Bengal: IIT-Kharagpur student found hanging in hostel room, third campus death in a year
Apr 22, 2025, at 02:16 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A fourth-year undergraduate student at IIT-Kharagpur was found hanging in a hostel room on Sunday evening, media reports said.
'Resume teaching without worrying': Mamata Banerjee to job losers camped outside SSC office
Apr 22, 2025, at 01:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday appealed to the government teachers, who lost their jobs owing to corruption in the 2016 recruitment process, to resume their service without worry.
Apr 22, 2025, at 12:03 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government teaching and non-teaching staff, who lost their jobs over alleged corruption in the 2016 recruitment process, camped outside the School Service Commission (SSC) office in Kolkata's Salt Lake area overnight demanding the separate lists of "tainted" and "untainted" candidates.
JD Vance, his family visit Rajasthan's Amber Fort on day 2 of India tour
Apr 22, 2025, at 10:57 am
Jaipur/IBNS: US Vice-President JD Vance, his wife Usha Vance and their three children received a warm traditional Rajasthani welcome at the state capital Jaipur on the second day of their India visit, media reports said.
Deeply value long historic ties, says Modi before departing for Saudi Arabia
Apr 22, 2025, at 10:54 am
PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday embarked on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia and said India deeply values its long and historic ties with the Middle East nation that have acquired strategic depth and momentum in recent years.
ED summons southern superstar Mahesh Babu for questioning in money laundering case
Apr 22, 2025, at 10:48 am
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned popular Indian actor Mahesh Babu, who is one of the highest-paid stars in the country, to appear before it by April 27 in connection with the Sai Surya Developers and Surana Group money laundering case, media reports said.
A great leader: JD Vance praises Modi after meeting him in New Delhi
Apr 22, 2025, at 10:07 am
American Vice President JD Vance, who is currently on a four-day visit to India, on Tuesday met PM Narendra Modi and called him a 'great leader'.
Woman found dead with throat slit, ankles severed in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur; sparks outrage
Apr 22, 2025, at 12:50 am
Sawai Madhopur/IBNS: A woman was found dead in a field in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan on Sunday morning with her throat slit and both her ankles severed from the body, media reports said.
Ex-Karnataka top cop's wife arrested in his murder case
Apr 22, 2025, at 12:26 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Former Karnataka Director General of Police (DGP) Om Prakash's wife was arrested on Monday in connection with his murder at their residence in Bengaluru, police said.
US Vice President JD Vance meets PM Modi, talks focus on trade deal
Apr 21, 2025, at 09:02 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: US Vice President JD Vance, who is in India for a four-day visit, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday for a closed-door meeting.
Indian Navy completes major refit of Maldives' MNDF Huravee
Apr 21, 2025, at 06:44 pm
As part of India's commitment to regional maritime security under the vision of 'Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth for all in the Region (MAHASAGAR)' and its 'Neighbourhood First’ policy, the Indian Navy completed a major refit of the Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
Deeply pained: Narendra Modi condoles Pope Francis' death
Apr 21, 2025, at 04:37 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday expressed his sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff to head the 1.4 billion Catholics across the globe.
'Election Commission is compromised', says Rahul Gandhi in US; BJP hits back
Apr 21, 2025, at 03:47 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has hit back at Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for claiming the Election Commission of India "is compromised" during an address in the United States.
Murshidabad violence: Supreme Court slams petitioner over irresponsible averments in plea
Apr 21, 2025, at 02:21 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday rebuked a petitioner, who sought a court-monitored probe into the violent anti-Waqf Act protests in West Bengal's Murshidabad, over irresponsible averments in the plea, media reports said.
Family of Murshidabad riots victims decline Mamata Banerjee's compensation
Apr 21, 2025, at 01:16 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The family of Harogobinda Das (70) and his son Chandan Das (40), who were killed by anti-Waqf Act Muslim protesters in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, have declined Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's offer of Rs. 10 lakh as compensation, media reports said.
JD Vance's kids grab spotlight embracing Indian attire on inaugural day of US Veep's India tour
Apr 21, 2025, at 12:09 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: US Vice-President JD Vance on Monday morning arrived in India for a four-day visit to the country along with his entire family.
US Vice President JD Vance, wife Usha arrive in India
Apr 21, 2025, at 10:29 am
US Vice President JD Vance on Monday arrived in India to commence his four-day visit to the South Asian country.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance to arrive in India for four-day visit today
Apr 21, 2025, at 09:23 am
Vice President JD Vance and his family will arrive in India on Monday for a four-day visit to the South Asian nation, which will take place in the shadow of President Donald Trump's recent announcement of US trade tariffs.
Karnataka: Former DGP Om Prakash found dead in Bengaluru residence, wife questioned
Apr 20, 2025, at 10:41 pm
Karnataka's former DGP Om Prakash, who was serving in the position from 2015 to 2017, was found dead at his residence in Bengaluru on Sunday, media reports said.
Sri Lanka drops naval drill with Pakistan near Trincomalee after India airs security concerns
Apr 20, 2025, at 10:04 pm
Colombo/ New Delhi: A planned joint naval exercise between Pakistan and Sri Lanka near the strategically vital Trincomalee harbour was quietly called off weeks ago after India raised objections, PTI reported, citing sources.
Bhutan King Wangchuk visits IWT, MMLP in Assam
Apr 20, 2025, at 08:52 pm
Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck paid a visit to Assam on Saturday to view the facilities at the Inland Waterways Terminal (IWT) and the Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) at Jogighopa.
Narendra Modi is likely to visit Norway, Croatia, Netherlands next month: Reports
Apr 20, 2025, at 08:44 pm
Days after US Vice President JD Vance visits India, New Delhi's next attention is likely to shift towards Europe with PM Narendra Modi scheduled to visit Norway, Croatia and the Netherlands next month, media reports said.
Indian Air Force contingent reaches UAE to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10
Apr 20, 2025, at 07:21 pm
A contingent of the Indian Air Force reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a premier multinational air combat exercise, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday
16-yr-old boy attacks bus in Mumbai with sword, detained
Apr 20, 2025, at 05:21 pm
Mumbai: A 16-year-old boy with a history of criminal cases was detained on Saturday after he vandalised a government bus with a sword in broad daylight in Mumbai’s Bhandup area, according to media reports.
Boy’s plea for playground leads to Hyderabad’s biggest crackdown on land encroachments
Apr 20, 2025, at 04:16 pm
Hyderabad: A young boy’s heartfelt appeal for space to play cricket has triggered one of Hyderabad’s largest land reclamation drives, leading to the demolition of unauthorised structures and recovery of 39 acres of government land in two prime locations, media reports said.
Assam man beheads his wife, then carries severed head to surrender before cops
Apr 20, 2025, at 02:34 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: In a horrific incident, a 60-year-old man in Assam allegedly beheaded his wife after a domestic dispute and then took her severed head to surrender before the police, media reports said.
Tempo traveller hits stationary IndiGo plane at Bengaluru airport, driver suffers minor injury
Apr 20, 2025, at 02:24 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: A tempo traveller hit a stationary IndiGo plane at Bengaluru airport on Friday, with its driver suffering minor injuries, media report said.
PM Modi to host dinner for JD Vance, his family in Delhi tomorrow
Apr 20, 2025, at 02:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to host a dinner for JD Vance and his Indian-origin Second Lady Usha on Monday evening, after holding talks with the US Vice President focusing on trade, tariff, and several other key issues, media reports said.
Maharashtra eyes a possible reunion of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray ahead of Mumbai civic polls: Reports
Apr 20, 2025, at 01:48 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra is eyeing a landmark moment in its state politics over the buzz that estranged Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj might reunite after two decades.
Apr 20, 2025, at 12:25 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: AIMIM supremo Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma over their remarks against the Supreme Court on India's religious tension.