Crude bomb attack in Murshidabad’s Nowda as violence hits Bengal polling
Apr 23, 2026, at 02:06 pm
Baharampur/IBNS: Sporadic violence was reported during the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on Thursday, despite heightened security measures by the Election Commission of India.
‘Mamata Banerjee’s politics fuelled BJP growth in Bengal’: Rahul Gandhi
Apr 23, 2026, at 12:26 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In an open friction within the INDIA bloc, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her alleged misrule and polarised politics that he claims has created space for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state.
Tamil Nadu to vote across all 234 seats, Bengal to hold phase 1 in high-stakes assembly polls today
Apr 23, 2026, at 01:55 am
Voters in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are set to head to polling stations on Thursday (April 23) as the Assembly elections 2026 will begin in both states, marking a high-stakes political contest.
Delhi horror: Senior bureaucrat's daughter raped, strangled; former domestic help held
Apr 23, 2026, at 12:05 am
A 22-year-old woman, an IIT graduate and daughter of a senior bureaucrat, was found dead at her residence in southeast Delhi, with police alleging she was sexually assaulted and strangled.
Election Commission issues notice to Mallikarjun Kharge over ‘terrorist’ remark on PM Modi
Apr 22, 2026, at 11:07 pm
The Election Commission of India on Wednesday issued a notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his “terrorist” remark targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his response within 24 hours.
Apr 22, 2026, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday strongly criticised Mamata Banerjee over her intervention during an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at the residence of I-PAC co-founder Pratik Jain earlier this year.
'Will never forget’: Nation remembers Pahalgam victims as leaders vow strong fight against terror
Apr 22, 2026, at 04:56 pm
Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that such acts of terror cannot weaken the nation’s unwavering commitment to peace and unity.
Power move at sea: Indian Navy ship arrives in Colombo for major drill
Apr 22, 2026, at 04:24 pm
INS Nireekshak, the Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel of Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 21 Apr 2026 to participate in the 4th edition of IN-SLN DIVEX 2026, a bilateral diving exercise scheduled from 21-27 Apr 2026.
'India will never bow to any form of terror': PM Modi on Pahalgam terror attack anniversary
Apr 22, 2026, at 03:56 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India will never bow before terrorism as he remembered the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on its anniversary.
TCS Nashik case: No interim bail for Danish Shaikh in religious sentiments case
Apr 22, 2026, at 03:40 pm
Nashik/IBNS: A Nashik court has rejected the interim anticipatory bail plea of Danish Ejaz Shaikh, an employee of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), who is accused of outraging religious beliefs, according to media reports.
Former TMC MP Nusrat Jahan appears before ED in housing fraud case
Apr 22, 2026, at 02:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Actor and former Trinamool Congress MP Nusrat Jahan appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday after being summoned in connection with an alleged housing fraud case, according to media reports.
US woman alleges sexual assault at Karnataka homestay; owner among 2 arrested
Apr 22, 2026, at 01:41 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: A woman from the United States has alleged she was sexually assaulted at a homestay in Karnataka’s Kodagu district, according to media reports.
Pahalgam, one year on: The attack that shook India and the response that redefined power
Apr 22, 2026, at 01:36 am
On April 22 last year, what began as a routine tourist day in the lush green expanse of Pahalgam quickly spiralled into one of the deadliest terror attacks Jammu and Kashmir had witnessed in decades.
'Breached every standard of public conduct': Amit Shah blasts Kharge’s ‘terrorist’ remark
Apr 21, 2026, at 10:40 pm
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing him of lowering the standards of public discourse after he referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “terrorist”.
Woman blindfolds boyfriend for ‘proposal’, burns him alive in Bengaluru
Apr 21, 2026, at 09:30 pm
A shocking case of murder has emerged from Bengaluru, where a 27-year-old woman allegedly killed her boyfriend by luring him into a fake “proposal” setup, tying him to a chair, and setting him on fire.
Apr 21, 2026, at 07:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Election Commission of India’s crackdown on bike usage in poll-bound constituencies of West Bengal has triggered sharp political reactions, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressing shock and anger over the move.
Apr 21, 2026, at 06:24 pm
Patna/IBNS: Bihar Independent MLA Pappu Yadav has triggered a political controversy with his remarks alleging widespread exploitation of women in politics, reigniting debate over women’s representation and safety in public life.
‘PM Modi is a terrorist’: Mallikarjun Kharge sparks row; BJP hits back
Apr 21, 2026, at 05:41 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday sparked a major political controversy after calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “terrorist” while campaigning in poll-bound Tamil Nadu.
96-hour liquor ban in Bengal ahead of polls as EC flags ‘unusual’ sales surge
Apr 21, 2026, at 01:42 am
The Election Commission of India has advanced the liquor ban in West Bengal, enforcing it earlier than usual ahead of the April 23 polling.
'I won’t bend': Delhi High Court judge rejects Kejriwal’s recusal plea in sharp rebuke
Apr 20, 2026, at 09:28 pm
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma refused to step aside from hearing the Delhi liquor policy case, declaring her oath is to the Constitution and not to “pressure” or litigants’ perceptions.
Big boost to India-Morocco ties as INS Sudarshini wraps key visit
Apr 20, 2026, at 06:38 pm
The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini concluded a productive port call at Casablanca on April 18, 2026, marking a key step in strengthening maritime cooperation between India and Morocco under the ongoing Lokayan 26 deployment.
Top Indian military chief heads to UK — Big defence talks on the table
Apr 20, 2026, at 06:28 pm
General Anil Chauhan, India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), will undertake a three-day official visit to the United Kingdom beginning April 19, at the invitation of Sir Richard Knighton, signalling deepening defence ties between the two countries.
India, South Korea set $50 billion trade target — Big boost to economic ties
Apr 20, 2026, at 06:17 pm
India and South Korea on Monday announced the two nations target to expand their bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030.
3,000 troops, 5 warships: India-Russia pact signals major defence shift
Apr 20, 2026, at 05:05 pm
The Indo-Russian Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS), signed in 2025, has been reported to have come into force, enabling reciprocal access to military facilities such as bases, ports, and airfields primarily for logistical support, supplies, and operational needs.
Passengers panic mid-air as Fly91 flight to Hubballi circles for 4 hours amid bad weather
Apr 20, 2026, at 02:30 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Panic gripped passengers aboard a Fly91 flight that remained airborne for nearly four hours due to bad weather, with a viral video showing flyers in tears and praying for safety, media reports said.
‘Silence is not a virtue’: Namita Thapar hits back at criticism over Namaz video
Apr 20, 2026, at 01:54 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Entrepreneur Namita Thapar has hit back at critics who targeted her for a video discussing the health benefits of Namaz.
15 killed, 20 injured as bus plunges into gorge in J&K’s Udhampur
Apr 20, 2026, at 12:51 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: At least 15 people were killed and around 20 others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Monday, media reports said.
Who is Dinesh Trivedi? Ex-Railway Minister likely to be India’s next Bangladesh envoy
Apr 20, 2026, at 09:34 am
Former Union Minister Dinesh Trivedi is likely to be appointed as India’s next envoy to Bangladesh, marking a departure from the usual practice of assigning career diplomats to such key foreign postings.
Security alert at Srinagar Airport: Two US nationals detained after satellite phone found in luggage
Apr 19, 2026, at 08:37 pm
At least two US nationals were detained at Srinagar Airport on Sunday after security officials recovered a satellite phone — a prohibited item — from their luggage during a routine check.
India’s Ocean mission expands: IOS SAGAR exits Phuket after key naval drills
Apr 19, 2026, at 02:43 pm
The Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, onboard INS Sunayna, departed Phuket, Thailand, on April 17, 2026, after completing a high-tempo three-day Operational Turnaround (OTR), marking the successful conclusion of its second port call during the ongoing deployment.