'Modi influenced Putin, helped avert Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine': Polish Minister
Jul 14, 2026, at 10:45 pm
Poland has praised India's efforts to prevent the Russia-Ukraine war from escalating, with Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the few global leaders whose views are taken seriously by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Jul 14, 2026, at 06:36 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday imposed a fine of Rs 3 lakh on comedian Samay Raina, observing that he had "taken the court for a ride" by failing to comply with assurances given in connection with the disability remarks controversy linked to the online show India's Got Latent.
India, Maldives make ‘substantive progress’ in first round of FTA talks. All details
Jul 14, 2026, at 04:44 pm
India and the Maldives have made "substantive progress" in the first round of negotiations for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the two sides holding text-based discussions across eight technical sessions covering eight policy areas, the Indian government said.
Taslima Nasrin announces Kolkata return after 20 years to attend literary event at Rabindra Sadan
Jul 14, 2026, at 04:32 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin has announced that she will return to Kolkata after nearly two decades to attend a special literary event on August 1 at Rabindra Sadan.
'Mannat is a private property': Supreme Court clears renovation of Shah Rukh Khan's Bandra residence
Jul 14, 2026, at 04:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition challenging the renovation of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's iconic Mumbai residence, Mannat, observing that the property could be renovated as long as the work complies with applicable laws.
Jul 14, 2026, at 03:43 pm
Mumbai/New Delhi/IBNS: Veteran actor Zeenat Aman has extended her support to climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, urging the Central government to initiate a dialogue with the protesters as his indefinite hunger strike demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation entered its 17th day.
Jul 14, 2026, at 03:08 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Actor Omi Vaidya, best known for playing 'Chatur' in the blockbuster film 3 Idiots, has voiced support for climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has entered its 17th day.
Indian man gets Rs 2.1 crore job offer from Pakistan-based company; internet has questions
Jul 14, 2026, at 03:04 pm
An Indian man has sparked curiosity among internet users after sharing a screenshot of a WhatsApp message from a recruiter who claimed to represent a Karachi-based company.
Middle East Crisis: Iran strikes UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz, Indian crew member killed
Jul 14, 2026, at 02:27 pm
At least one Indian crew member was killed, and eight others were injured after Iran hit two UAE national tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the Middle East region.
Picnic turns into horror: Woman allegedly harassed, family chased for 15 km in Nashik
Jul 14, 2026, at 01:16 pm
Nashik/IBNS: A family outing in Maharashtra's Nashik district turned into a nightmare after a woman was allegedly sexually harassed by a group of men, who later chased the family for 15 kilometres and attacked them, according to media reports.
Who is Jordan Brown? US national with no travel papers caught near India-Nepal border
Jul 14, 2026, at 09:20 am
India's Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel arrested a US national, who claimed to be a former US Navy and Special Forces serviceman, near the India-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.
'Fake news': US envoy, Piyush Goyal deny report claiming India rejected quick trade deal
Jul 13, 2026, at 11:35 pm
The United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Monday joined Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in strongly rejecting a media report claiming India had turned down a "quick trade agreement" with Washington in hopes of securing better terms.
Delhi cop shoots wife dead on her birthday after mid-ride argument, flees scene
Jul 13, 2026, at 09:56 pm
A Delhi Police constable allegedly shot his wife dead in the middle of a road in East Delhi's Kalyanpuri area after a heated argument during a scooter ride early on Monday, police said.
Puja on train sparks row, railways clarifies: Ritual held in privately booked luxury saloon
Jul 13, 2026, at 09:13 pm
A video showing a religious ceremony being performed inside a train has gone viral on social media, prompting questions over whether such rituals are permitted inside Indian Railways coaches.
Jul 13, 2026, at 08:28 pm
Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi court on Monday convicted former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain and four others for the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the northeast Delhi riots of 2020.
Indian Navy’s INS Sudarshini reaches Boston, flies tricolour high at historic sail festival
Jul 13, 2026, at 06:05 pm
Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived in Boston on 12 July 2026 after successfully participating in the Sail4th 250 celebrations in New York.
Big defence push: India, Japan eye closer cooperation in cyber, space and technology
Jul 13, 2026, at 04:21 pm
India and Japan held the 8th Defence Policy Dialogue in Tokyo on Monday, during which the two sides reviewed the significant progress made in bilateral defence cooperation since the previous meeting and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
Baruipur violence case: CPI(M) leader Lahek Ali arrested, party alleges political vendetta
Jul 13, 2026, at 02:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: CPI(M) leader Mohammed Lahek Ali was arrested on Sunday night for allegedly inciting violence during protests over the rape and murder of a minor girl in West Bengal's Baruipur, media reports said.
Jul 13, 2026, at 02:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday endorsed the decision to suspend prayers and stop entry to the 136-year-old Bankra Mosque inside the operational area of Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, saying national security and airport safety must take precedence over all other considerations.
Big win for Vijay government! Supreme Court stays Madras HC's cow slaughter ban in Tamil Nadu
Jul 13, 2026, at 01:44 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a significant relief for the Tamil Nadu government, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras High Court's order imposing a statewide ban on the slaughter of cows and calves, including on Bakrid and other occasions, media reports said.
Badrinath Temple donation theft case: Key accused Pramod Nautiyal arrested in major breakthrough
Jul 13, 2026, at 01:00 pm
Dehradun/IBNS: In a major breakthrough in the Badrinath Temple donation theft case, the Uttarakhand Police on Sunday night arrested the prime accused, Pramod Nautiyal, from his residence in Dehradun, media reports said.
Jul 13, 2026, at 12:35 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday stressed that the determination of citizenship and foreigner status must be carried out through a "fair, lawful and reasonable" process, while setting aside a Gauhati High Court order that had upheld the declaration of 27 individuals as foreigners, media reports said.
Piyush Goyal to lead high-level business delegation to Spain, Belgium and Finland. What's on agenda?
Jul 12, 2026, at 07:33 pm
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will lead a high-level Indian business delegation on a five-day visit to Spain, Belgium and Finland from July 13 to 17, aimed at strengthening India's economic partnership with Europe through enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, technology, innovation and sustainability.
Vietnam boat tragedy: Bodies of 15 Indians to be brought home, Embassy begins repatriation
Jul 12, 2026, at 02:38 pm
The Indian Embassy in Vietnam on Sunday said it had begun the process of repatriating the mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals who died in a speedboat tragedy near Phu Quoc Island.
Twisha Sharma death: Gymnastics belt emerges as crucial evidence in AIIMS forensic report
Jul 12, 2026, at 12:48 pm
A gymnastics belt that was allegedly not produced during actress-model Twisha Sharma's first post-mortem examination has emerged as a crucial piece of evidence in the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) probe into her death, media reports said.
Hyderabad student found dead in Finland two months after going missing, family seeks probe
Jul 12, 2026, at 11:59 am
An 18-year-old student from Hyderabad, who went missing in Finland in May, has been found dead nearly two months later, Finnish police told the media, even as his family questioned the circumstances surrounding his death and sought a detailed investigation.
Jul 12, 2026, at 07:26 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Offering prayers at the 136-year-old Bankra Mosque, situated within the premises of Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, has been suspended from Saturday following security concerns and ongoing discussions over relocating the structure outside the airport boundary.
Toddler taken to Kerala hospital with cut lip dies after anaesthesia; case filed against doctor
Jul 11, 2026, at 03:33 pm
A case has been registered against a doctor in Kerala following allegations that negligence while administering anaesthesia led to the death of a one-year-and-five-month-old child.
IAF holds world's no. 3 air power ranking, stays ahead of China for fifth consecutive year
Jul 11, 2026, at 03:28 pm
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has once again been ranked as the world's third-most powerful air arm, maintaining its position ahead of China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) for the fifth consecutive annual assessment since 2022, according to the latest global rankings released by the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA).
Jul 11, 2026, at 02:34 pm
The Indian Navy inducted the indigenously-built advanced stealth frigate ‘INS Mahendragiri’ into its Eastern Fleet during a ceremony presided over by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on July 11, 2026.