'Upright and principled': Former West Bengal information official Sumita De passes away at 59
Jul 06, 2026, at 01:05 pm
Kolkata, July 6: Sumita De, former Additional Director of Information and former head of the News Branch of the West Bengal government's Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, passed away at a private hospital in Kolkata on the night of July 2 after battling cancer. She was 59.
INS Sudarshini's spectacular arrival in New York is winning hearts online
Jul 05, 2026, at 10:08 pm
The Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini sailed into New York Harbor on July 4 to represent India at the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 celebrations.
Jul 05, 2026, at 07:44 pm
The South 24 Parganas district's Baruipur region, on the outskirts of Kolkata, witnessed widespread unrest on Sunday after the body of a minor girl, who had gone missing since Saturday evening, was recovered from a pond.
India to host key BRICS meetings on anti-drug cooperation, women’s empowerment
Jul 05, 2026, at 05:37 pm
New Delhi: India will host two key BRICS meetings on July 6–7 as part of its 2026 chairmanship, with member countries set to discuss cooperation on combating transnational drug trafficking and advancing women's empowerment.
PM Modi inaugurates CG Semi OSAT semiconductor facility in Gujarat: All you need to know
Jul 05, 2026, at 03:33 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturdayy inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, asserting that India has consistently turned its ambitious goals into reality while advancing its vision of becoming a global semiconductor manufacturing hub.
Govt cracks down on Meta over Instagram ads linked to child sexual abuse content: Report
Jul 05, 2026, at 12:48 pm
The Centre has issued a notice to Meta over alleged child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM) appearing in paid advertisements on Instagram, directing the social media giant to immediately remove such content and explain the lapses, NDTV reported, quoting sources.
Ayodhya Ram Temple donation scam deepens with ₹15 lakh money trail, cash gifts under scanner
Jul 05, 2026, at 11:25 am
The investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations from the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya has uncovered fresh financial leads, with police examining transactions linked to one of the key accused, Avinash Shukla, that exceeded ₹15 lakh, media reports said.
2 Lashkar terrorists trapped in Shopian orchard as massive counter-terror op enters second day
Jul 05, 2026, at 10:46 am
A major counter-terrorism operation is underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, where security forces have surrounded two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists after tracking them to an orchard, officials said.
Another blow for Mamata: Bengal TMC president Chandrima Bhattacharya quits, meets rebel camp
Jul 04, 2026, at 05:23 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The political turmoil within the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) intensified on Saturday after the party's West Bengal president, Chandrima Bhattacharya, resigned from all organisational positions before holding a meeting with the rebel faction led by Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee.
What is UDAN Scheme? PM Modi launches next phase in Jodhpur
Jul 04, 2026, at 05:16 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the next phase of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme and inaugurated the New Terminal Building (NTB) at Jodhpur Airport, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening regional air connectivity and developing world-class aviation infrastructure.
Centre designates 23 individuals as terrorists. List includes 17 Pakistanis, 6 Indians
Jul 04, 2026, at 02:41 pm
Reflecting the Central Government's strict 'Zero Tolerance' policy towards terrorism, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially designated 23 individuals as terrorists under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
After Ram Mandir row, Badrinath Temple faces fund embezzlement allegations; probe ordered
Jul 04, 2026, at 01:05 pm
Badrinath/IBNS: Amid the uproar over allegations of donation theft at the Ram Mandir, similar claims of financial irregularities have surfaced at Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand, according to media reports.
Jul 04, 2026, at 12:10 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Representatives of over 35 traders' associations on Friday withdrew their indefinite strike at Kolkata's wholesale Posta market after four people were arrested in connection with the assault on a 73-year-old trade leader, according to media reports.
Hospital without a building? Indore's 'ghost hospital' has staff, transfers but no patients
Jul 04, 2026, at 12:26 am
In a striking example of bureaucratic dysfunction, a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh has doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians and pharmacists on its rolls—and continues to receive official transfer postings—despite not existing on the ground, a report by NDTV said.
From missing person to murder: Agra woman held after husband's body found buried at home
Jul 04, 2026, at 12:03 am
A woman has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Agra for allegedly murdering her husband and burying his body beneath the bathroom floor of their home in an apparent attempt to conceal the crime.
TMC power struggle deepens as rebels take over party headquarters, Mamata camp locked out
Jul 03, 2026, at 11:08 pm
The power struggle within the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) escalated sharply on Friday after the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee took control of the party's headquarters in Kolkata, declaring it the official office of the organisation.
India stands firm on Indus Waters Treaty, dismisses Pakistan's aggressive posturing
Jul 03, 2026, at 09:39 pm
India on Thursday firmly rejected Pakistan's latest attempts to challenge New Delhi's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), reiterating that the decades-old water-sharing agreement will remain in abeyance until Islamabad permanently ends its support for cross-border terrorism.
Jul 03, 2026, at 05:22 pm
West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on Friday said the state's public education system remains a "devastated area" that requires not mere improvement but "fundamental rebuilding."
Jul 03, 2026, at 04:22 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Bombay High Court on Friday referred to the issue of alleged "horse-trading" in Maharashtra politics while sharply criticising the Mumbai Police for issuing an externment order against an activist.
Pune fort murder: Siya Goyal makes obscene gesture during fiancé murder probe, video goes viral
Jul 03, 2026, at 03:48 pm
Pune/IBNS: Siya Goyal, the prime accused in the alleged murder of her fiancé, Ketan Agarwal, on Thursday made an obscene gesture while being escorted by police to a location as part of the investigation into the crime that has shocked the country.
Big Aadhaar Update: You can now change your email ID from home—Here's how
Jul 03, 2026, at 02:26 pm
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has enabled residents to add or update their email ID in Aadhaar directly through the Aadhaar App, eliminating the need to visit an Aadhaar enrolment or update centre.
Jul 03, 2026, at 01:15 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Bombay High Court on Friday came down heavily on the Mumbai Police for issuing an externment order against a political activist, stressing that citizens have the constitutional right to protest and raise slogans against the government.
Jul 03, 2026, at 10:56 am
Pune/IBNS: A dated video of Siya Goyal, who is accused of pushing her fiancé, Ketan Agarwal, off a cliff to his death, has surfaced online, as the alleged murder of the 26-year-old businessman has sent shockwaves across the country, media reports said.
Big Employees' Provident Fund change: Mandatory PF contributions capped at ₹15,000 wage ceiling
Jul 02, 2026, at 10:25 pm
In a significant overhaul of India's social security framework for formal sector workers, the Centre has made Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) contributions above the statutory wage ceiling voluntary under the newly notified Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026.
Siya Goyal agrees to polygraph test in fiancé Ketan Agarwal's cliff murder case
Jul 02, 2026, at 09:24 pm
Siya Goyal, the prime accused in the alleged murder of her fiancé, realtor Ketan Agarwal, has consented to undergo a polygraph test as investigators attempt to unravel who pushed the 25-year-old into a 400-foot gorge at Maharashtra's Lohagad Fort.
Teen electrocuted in Thane rain horror, locals allege repeated warnings ignored
Jul 02, 2026, at 08:53 pm
A 17-year-old girl was electrocuted while walking through a waterlogged street during heavy rain in Maharashtra's Thane district on Wednesday night, with local residents alleging that repeated warnings about hazardous electrical cables had been ignored by authorities.
Beyond mileage drop: New survey finds E20 fuel quietly accelerating wear-and-tear of older cars
Jul 02, 2026, at 06:59 pm
A growing number of owners of older petrol vehicles are reporting that the impact of E20 petrol extends beyond reduced fuel efficiency, with many now claiming their vehicles require more repairs and are showing increased signs of wear and tear.
Jul 02, 2026, at 05:42 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India and Japan on Thursday significantly expanded their strategic partnership by announcing a series of agreements covering artificial intelligence, defence technology, economic security, healthcare, critical minerals, semiconductors and clean energy.
Ram Mandir donation scam: Champat Rai points finger at his own driver
Jul 02, 2026, at 01:39 pm
Ayodhya/IBNS: The controversy surrounding the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft has intensified, with former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra general secretary Champat Rai reportedly blaming his driver, Ramshankar Yadav alias Tinnu Yadav, for the scam, according to an NDTV report citing sources.
PM Modi welcomes Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi as India-Japan ties enter a new era
Jul 02, 2026, at 01:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met visiting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at Hyderabad House after she was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital.