Lionel Messi's team blames ex-Bengal minister Aroop Biswas for Kolkata event chaos, clears organiser
Jun 17, 2026, at 07:47 pm
Fresh developments have emerged in the investigation into the alleged mismanagement surrounding Lionel Messi’s ‘GOAT India Tour’ programme at Kolkata’s Yuva Bharati Krirangan in December last year, with members of the football icon’s team reportedly attributing the chaos to former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas.
Jun 17, 2026, at 03:34 pm
Paris/IBNS: The much-discussed camaraderie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once again on display at the G7 Summit, where the two leaders shared a light-hearted exchange amid deliberations on major global issues.
What did the 10th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue reveal about the Indo-Pacific’s future?
Jun 17, 2026, at 03:03 pm
The 10th Thailand-India Defence Dialogue was held in Bangkok on June 16, 2026, to review the full spectrum of bilateral defence cooperation and exchange views on regional and global security issues of mutual interest.
From Trade to Tech: What did Modi discuss with UK PM Keir Starmer at G7?
Jun 17, 2026, at 09:00 am
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, where the two leaders welcomed progress across all pillars of the India-UK Vision 2035 roadmap.
India, Canada launch security pact talks, target trade deal completion in 2026
Jun 17, 2026, at 04:57 am
Evian/France: India and Canada agreed to launch negotiations on a security information-sharing agreement and reaffirmed their goal of concluding a comprehensive trade agreement in 2026.
PM Modi flags seafarer safety at G7, calls for secure maritime routes amid Hormuz tensions
Jun 16, 2026, at 11:53 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday raised concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers and the broader risks to global maritime trade while addressing G7 leaders in France’s Evian.
'Unreachable' MPs, switched-off phones: Trouble brews for Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena?
Jun 16, 2026, at 11:37 pm
Senior leaders of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) have reportedly been unable to reach several of the party’s Lok Sabha MPs, with multiple phones switched off.
BMC imposes water cuts as Mumbai Lake levels drop to critical 10.35%
Jun 16, 2026, at 11:06 pm
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 20 per cent reduction in daily water supply to industrial and commercial users, including sports clubs, as delayed monsoon conditions worsen water availability in Mumbai.
Delhi Police bust Pakistan-linked terror-crime syndicate, arrest 7
Jun 16, 2026, at 10:35 pm
The Delhi Police Special Cell has dismantled an international terror-crime network allegedly operating under the directions of Pakistan-based gangster-turned-terrorist Shahzad Bhatti and his associate Ajmal Gujjar, arresting seven operatives and foiling planned attacks in the Delhi-NCR region, media reports.
Handshake, brief chat: Modi and Trump meet at G7 Summit
Jun 16, 2026, at 09:14 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump were seen interacting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on Tuesday, marking their first face-to-face meeting in months.
Jun 16, 2026, at 02:48 pm
Nagpur/IBNS: A woman married to an Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel has accused a former classmate and his associates of rape, blackmail, extortion, black magic and forced religious conversion in a case that has triggered a major police investigation in Nagpur.
Slovakia awards Modi highest state honour, elevates ties with India to Comprehensive Partnership
Jun 16, 2026, at 02:05 am
Bratislavia/IBNS: Slovak President Peter Pellegrini conferred the country's highest state honour on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Bratislava on Monday.
'We are already in the open': Mohan Bhagwat rejects calls to register RSS
Jun 15, 2026, at 11:59 pm
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said he will not respond to Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge’s open letter demanding that the organisation register itself and disclose its financial and administrative details, calling the move a “political gimmick.”
Akal Takht declares Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann 'anti-Guru', asks Sikhs to distance themselves
Jun 15, 2026, at 10:15 pm
In a major development with political and religious ramifications in Punjab, the Akal Takht on Monday declared Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann "anti-Guru" and urged the Sikh community to have no association with him.
Protest turns violent: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke slapped repeatedly at Jaipur demonstration, 6 held
Jun 15, 2026, at 09:02 pm
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was assaulted during a protest in Jaipur on Monday, prompting police to detain six people and launch an investigation into the incident.
'Hope peace and stability will be restored': PM Modi welcomes US-Iran peace deal
Jun 15, 2026, at 02:14 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the understanding reached between the United States and Iran to end hostilities in West Asia, expressing hope that it would restore peace and stability in the region.
'We saw it on Facebook': NCPI left stunned as 20 rebel TMC MPs announce shock merger
Jun 15, 2026, at 01:15 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Fresh political drama erupted over the reported merger of 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) after senior office bearers of the little-known party claimed they had no knowledge of such an induction.
TMC's rebel faction to merge with NCPI, says MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar
Jun 14, 2026, at 10:47 pm
Twenty bebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs are set to join the Tripura-based Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) and extend support to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), TMC leader Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar said on Sunday, marking a significant escalation in the internal turmoil within the party.
Modi–Macron mega meeting: India–France Pact to double trade, boost AI, defence, space ties!
Jun 14, 2026, at 10:01 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi not only shared a light moment for a “Nice” selfie beside inaugurating the Bharat Innovates programme, but also held substantive discussions aimed at deepening and diversifying bilateral ties in the fields of economic growth, technology, innovation, talent mobility, and cultural exchanges.
India–Sri Lanka Naval bond grows stronger as INS Sharda concludes key Colombo visit
Jun 14, 2026, at 06:24 pm
INS Sharda departed Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Saturday following a successful port call that further strengthened maritime cooperation and friendship between India and Sri Lanka.
All 14 Indian crew members rescued after vessel suffers engine failure off Oman coast
Jun 14, 2026, at 06:24 pm
Muscat: All 14 Indian crew members aboard an Indian-flagged mechanised sailing vessel that suffered an engine failure off the coast of Oman have been rescued, the Indian Embassy in Muscat said on Sunday.
India–France ties get a boost as Modi meets Macron at high-profile ‘Bharat Innovates’ event in Nice
Jun 14, 2026, at 05:05 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice, France, where he is visiting to attend the ‘Bharat Innovates’ event.
Jun 14, 2026, at 01:08 pm
A 19-year-old woman died after being attacked inside a police station in Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district, allegedly by her parents during a heated confrontation over her decision to marry a man of her choice.
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee reappears before CID in signature forgery probe
Jun 14, 2026, at 12:33 pm
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee reappeared before the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Sunday in connection with the ongoing legislative assembly signature forgery case, officials said.
INDIA bloc unity in trouble? Rahul Gandhi’s ‘won’t hug Pinarayi’ remark triggers row, CPM hits back
Jun 14, 2026, at 11:07 am
Fresh cracks have surfaced within the Opposition's INDIA alliance after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi reportedly said he would not hug former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan owing to their ongoing political rivalry.
TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay reaches BJP minister's Delhi residence with rebel Shatabdi Roy
Jun 13, 2026, at 04:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The turmoil within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) parliamentary party appears to have intensified, with senior MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay now being linked to the camp of rebel legislators of the party.
Who is LG Dhiraj Seth? India names new Army Chief who will replace Upendra Dwivedi
Jun 13, 2026, at 04:24 pm
The Government of India has appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief of the Army Staff.
Tragedy in the skies: Five IAF personnel killed in AN-32 crash in Assam
Jun 13, 2026, at 03:46 pm
Jorhat/IBNS: Five Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed in Assam's Jorhat on Saturday morning, according to media reports.
IAF AN-32 crashes in Assam, bursts into flames during landing
Jun 13, 2026, at 01:25 pm
Jorhat/IBNS: An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft crashed and caught fire at the Air Force Station in Assam's Jorhat on Saturday morning, media reports said.
Jun 13, 2026, at 12:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has hit back at questions surrounding the pre-dawn police search of his Kalighat residence, carried out while officers were tracking his personal assistant, Sumit Roy, in connection with an alleged financial irregularities probe.