'Reunited with mother': Sushma Swaraj’s husband and ex-Mizoram Guv Swaraj Kaushal dies at 73
Dec 05, 2025, at 12:13 am
Former Mizoram governor and senior advocate Swaraj Kaushal, husband of the late Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, passed away on Thursday at the age of 73.
PM Modi hosts private dinner for ‘friend’ Vladimir Putin as India-Russia summit begins today
Dec 05, 2025, at 12:02 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Vladimir Putin for a private dinner at his official residence on Thursday night, setting an unusually warm and personal tone for the Russian President’s 27-hour visit to India.
Pilot shortage crisis: IndiGo asks for rule relaxation after 200 daily cancellations
Dec 04, 2025, at 11:43 pm
IndiGo has sought temporary exemptions from pilot rest and duty-time rules until February 10, 2026, as the airline grapples with widespread operational disruptions triggered by the rollout of new fatigue-management norms, media reports said.
‘A personal touch’: Modi’s surprise airport welcome for Putin leaves Russian delegation impressed
Dec 04, 2025, at 09:57 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi not only personally received Vladimir Putin at Delhi airport this evening but also welcomed him with a hug, setting a warm tone for the Russian President’s two-day visit to India.
Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in Delhi, PM Modi welcomes him at Palam airport
Dec 04, 2025, at 07:53 pm
Delhi/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for high-level bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
You won’t believe what Air India did to Anoushka Shankar’s sitar — she’s furious!
Dec 04, 2025, at 04:47 pm
Renowned sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar has criticised Air India after discovering her sitar was damaged during a recent flight, according to media reports.
Inside Putin’s India visit: You won’t believe what’s on the agenda!
Dec 04, 2025, at 03:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in India on Thursday for a two-day visit, during which he will hold key bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, media reports said.
Dec 04, 2025, at 01:13 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) rebel MLA Humayun Kabir was on Thursday suspended from the party after he triggered a political storm by demanding the construction of a mosque modelled after the Babri Masjid in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district.
Mosque in the middle of Kolkata airport? Centre confirms flight risks, BJP fires at Mamata
Dec 04, 2025, at 12:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A mosque located inside Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, less than 300 metres from the secondary runway, has raised safety and operational concerns, media reports said.
18-year-old Surat vlogger ‘PKR Blogger’ dies in high-speed bike accident
Dec 03, 2025, at 11:27 pm
An 18-year-old social media biker, known online as PKR Blogger, died in a horrific road accident in Surat after his KTM Duke motorcycle crashed while allegedly being ridden at a very high speed.
Madras HC slams TN Govt for 'wilful disobedience' after Karthigai Deepam not lit at ancient pillar
Dec 03, 2025, at 11:18 pm
In a sharp late-evening order, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court reprimanded the Tamil Nadu government for “wilful disobedience” after the Karthigai Deepam lamp was not lit on the historic Deepathoon pillar at Thirupparankundram, despite a clear directive issued on December 1.
Massive meltdown at IndiGo: Over 1,400 flights delayed, 200 cancelled as crew shortage hits ops
Dec 03, 2025, at 09:31 pm
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, is grappling with one of its most severe operational crises in recent years, with widespread flight delays and cancellations disrupting travel across the country for a second consecutive day.
India–Thailand ties get a boost after crucial talks between Jaishankar and Thai FM
Dec 03, 2025, at 06:45 pm
Thailand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow paid an official visit to India from November 30 to December 1, when he held a delegation-level talks with Indiaan External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Snipers, drones, AI and a 5-layer shield: Inside India’s massive security cover for Putin
Dec 03, 2025, at 06:16 pm
A five-layer security ring comprising highly trained personnel from Russia’s Presidential Security Service, commandos from India’s National Security Guard (NSG), snipers, drones, jammers and AI-based monitoring systems has been put in place for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, media reports said.
Big Diplomatic Meet: What India and Poland discussed at the 11th FOC talks
Dec 03, 2025, at 06:07 pm
India and Poland held the 11th round of the Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi on December 1, when both sides reviewed the Strategic Partnership with reference to the Action Plan (2024-2028) agreed to by both Governments during the visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Poland in August 2024.
ICGS Vigraha visits Indonesia, strengthening India-ASEAN maritime ties
Dec 03, 2025, at 05:19 pm
As part of its overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Vigraha is undertaking an operational visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, from December 2-5, 2025.
Government removes mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi App. Know all details
Dec 03, 2025, at 04:05 pm
The Indian government on Wednesday removed the mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi App for mobile phones after it had triggered a political debate in the country.
Calcutta HC overturns controversial Bengal job annulment — 32,000 teachers rejoice!
Dec 03, 2025, at 03:41 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday overturned a single judge bench order that had annulled the jobs of 32,000 primary school teachers in West Bengal, media reports said.
Dec 03, 2025, at 03:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has courted controversy after she responded with a dog-bark — saying “Bhow, bhow. Aur kya bolu (What else should I say?)” — when asked about a possible privilege motion against her for bringing a puppy into Parliament, media reports said.
Dec 03, 2025, at 02:27 pm
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to USD 50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nazeer Hameed, a 37-year-old Indian-origin man accused of fatally stabbing a coworker and her six-year-old son at a South Jersey apartment complex in 2017.
After ‘Congress means Muslims’, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy stirs new row over Hindu gods!
Dec 03, 2025, at 02:06 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has sparked strong backlash from the Opposition following his controversial remarks on Hindu gods, media reports said.
Bengal SIR shock: 1 lakh ‘deceased voters’ found in Kolkata North!
Dec 03, 2025, at 12:37 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata North has emerged as the constituency with the highest number of 'deceased voters' as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive is set to enter the final week in West Bengal like 11 other states, media reports said.
Big judgment today: Calcutta HC to decide fate of 32,000 Bengal primary teachers!
Dec 03, 2025, at 12:10 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court will on Wednesday deliver its much-awaited verdict on alleged irregularities in the recruitment of 32,000 primary school teachers in West Bengal, according to media reports.
Massive twist in Bengal voter list: ‘Perfect’ 2,280 booths shrink to just 480 after probe!
Dec 03, 2025, at 11:36 am
Kolkata/IBNS: In a significant correction, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday revised its earlier figure of 2,280 West Bengal polling booths—where enumeration forms indicated no voter had died or shifted in the last 20 years—to 480, according to media reports.
‘Red carpet for intruders?’: Supreme Court raps petitioner in Rohingya case
Dec 03, 2025, at 10:31 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticised a petitioner seeking proper deportation procedures for Rohingyas, questioning whether the Indian government had ever recognised the ethnic group as “refugees”.
Air India restores check-in systems after brief nationwide outage
Dec 03, 2025, at 12:12 am
Air India announced late Tuesday that its check-in systems across all airports are “functioning normally” after a technical outage disrupted operations and led to flight delays earlier in the evening.
Dec 02, 2025, at 11:56 pm
Jharkhand may be headed for a dramatic political upheaval amid strong indications that Chief Minister Hemant Soren and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) are considering a surprise realignment with their long-time rival, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), media reports said.
A Sonia Gandhi on the BJP ticket? Only in Munnar
Dec 02, 2025, at 10:35 pm
In a twist tailor-made for election-season intrigue, a woman named Sonia Gandhi is contesting the upcoming panchayat election in Kerala’s Munnar as a BJP candidate. And yes, there’s a Congress link too.
Rahul Gandhi’s quip on ‘pets in Parliament’ rekindles dog row, BJP slams ‘disrespect’
Dec 02, 2025, at 09:00 pm
A light-hearted remark by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday reignited a controversy triggered a day earlier by Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury, who had arrived at Parliament with a rescued stray dog.
DRDO successfully conducts high-speed rocket-sled test of fighter aircraft escape system
Dec 02, 2025, at 07:48 pm
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted a successful high-speed rocket-sled test of fighter aircraft escape system at controlled velocity.