Bengal govt makes Vande Mataram compulsory in all madrasas, extends school directive
May 21, 2026, at 11:45 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has reportedly made it mandatory for students to sing the national song Vande Mataram in madrasas, days after issuing a similar directive for all state-run schools, according to media reports.
Falta votes again: ‘Return of democracy’ echoes as Jahangir’s grip collapses in Bengal repoll
May 21, 2026, at 11:00 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Voters of Falta in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas claimed the “return of democracy” in the assembly constituency where a repoll is underway on Thursday.
No relief for Twisha Sharma's family as court rejects plea for second autopsy
May 20, 2026, at 11:07 pm
A court in Bhopal on Wednesday rejected the family’s plea for a second autopsy of model-actor Twisha Sharma, deepening the controversy surrounding her death just five months after her marriage.
Congress set to join Tamil Nadu government after 59 years as Vijay expands cabinet tomorrow
May 20, 2026, at 09:58 pm
The Congress will return to the Tamil Nadu government after nearly six decades, as Chief Minister Vijay expands his cabinet on Thursday.
Big defence talks in Seoul: India and South Korea discuss strategic future
May 20, 2026, at 06:11 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of National Defence, Republic of Korea (RoK) Ahn Gyu-back held comprehensive bilateral discussions in Seoul on May 20, 2026.
PRAGATI: India hosts Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and 9 others in major military show
May 20, 2026, at 06:02 pm
Multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 commenced on Wednesday at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, with the participation of 12 nations, namely Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Twisha Sharma death mystery deepens as crucial evidence ‘not shared’ during autopsy: Report
May 20, 2026, at 12:43 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The mystery surrounding the death of model-actor Twisha Sharma has deepened after fresh reports highlighted alleged lapses and inconsistencies in the handling of evidence during the investigation.
May 20, 2026, at 12:04 pm
Some diplomatic meetings make headlines. Some create memes. But when Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni meet, the internet gets a full-blown “Melodi moment.”
TMC under fresh fire as Abhishek Banerjee aide Debraj Chakraborty reportedly detained
May 20, 2026, at 11:06 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's close aide and former MLA Aditi Munshi's husband, Debraj Chakraborty, was detained by police on Tuesday night, several media reports claimed.
May 20, 2026, at 09:05 am
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who shares a warm rapport with her Indian counterpart, welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Rome on Tuesday, sharing a selfie with him that quickly went viral online.
From a courtroom remark to a viral movement: The four-day rise of the Cockroach Janata Party
May 20, 2026, at 03:25 am
If you are unemployed, lazy, chronically online, and can rant professionally, then you are welcome to join the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), claims the newly launched party's website.
Indian High Commission official found dead in Bangladesh's Chattogram
May 19, 2026, at 11:07 pm
An official posted at the Indian High Commission in Chattogram, Bangladesh, was found dead inside the mission premises on Tuesday morning, prompting an investigation.
Suvendu Adhikari-led Bengal govt restores OBC status to 66 communities, many from Muslim groups
May 19, 2026, at 10:44 pm
In a major move with significant political and social implications, the BJP government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday regularised 66 communities that were part of West Bengal’s OBC reservation list before 2010.
May 19, 2026, at 10:19 pm
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its attack on Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee after a party candidate abruptly withdrew from the re-poll in Bengal's Falta, a Diamond Harbour constituency considered Banerjee’s political stronghold.
CPM draws red line for TVK, opposes any AIADMK role in Tamil Nadu government
May 19, 2026, at 09:27 pm
The CPI(M), a key ally of the TVK-led government in Tamil Nadu, has warned that it would reconsider its support if Chief Minister Vijay ever allows the AIADMK or any of its factions into the ruling coalition.
Kolkata civic body serves demolition notices to properties linked to Abhishek Banerjee
May 19, 2026, at 06:23 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has issued notices to 17 properties linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee over alleged unauthorised construction.
Vladimir Putin to visit India in September for BRICS Summit. All details inside
May 19, 2026, at 06:12 pm
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on September 12 and 13 to attend the BRICS Summit, the country's Embassy in South Africa confirmed on Tuesday.
Rajnath Singh visits Vietnam: New Delhi, Hanoi ink MoU in the field of AI, Quantum Technology
May 19, 2026, at 05:20 pm
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang, in Hanoi on May 19, during which both leaders reviewed the expanding defence partnership between the two countries and explored ways to further deepen cooperation in maritime security, defence industry, training, and regional stability.
First India-made C-295 aircraft ready for flight test at Tata-Airbus Vadodara plant
May 19, 2026, at 03:42 pm
India has achieved a major milestone in defence aviation manufacturing as the first Airbus C-295 transport aircraft assembled in the country is now ready for flight testing at the Tata-Airbus facility in Vadodara.
‘Diamond Harbour Model’ crumbles? Abhishek Banerjee aide Jahangir Khan exits Falta repoll
May 19, 2026, at 03:28 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress suffered a major political embarrassment ahead of the Falta repoll after its candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from the contest just a day before voting, throwing the political battle wide open in the South 24 Parganas assembly segment.
Supreme Court allows euthanasia of rabid, aggressive stray dogs in major public safety ruling
May 19, 2026, at 02:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a significant ruling with major implications for public safety and animal control policies, permitting the euthanasia of rabid and aggressive stray dogs while underlining the growing threat posed by such animals in public spaces.
May 19, 2026, at 10:05 am
World Cup-winning Argentine footballer Lionel Messi’s India tour organiser Satadru Dutta on Monday filed a complaint against former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas, former DG Rajeev Kumar, and New Alipore councillor Jui Biswas, alleging sabotage of the high-profile event held at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium last year.
May 19, 2026, at 09:09 am
Indian security agencies have arrested a Pakistani national linked to the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), who allegedly entered India to carry out terror activities but later abandoned his mission to undergo a hair transplant in Srinagar.
Bengal govt sanctions prosecution of ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh in graft case
May 19, 2026, at 12:36 am
The West Bengal Government- led by Suvendu Adhikari- on Monday granted sanction for the prosecution of former R G Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh in connection with alleged financial irregularities at the institution.
May 18, 2026, at 11:57 pm
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay on Monday paid tribute to Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) founder V. Prabhakaran on the occasion of his death anniversary, drawing attention to the annual Mullivaikkal remembrance observed by sections of Tamils worldwide.
Bengal land grab case: ED arrests fugitive Sona Pappu after 3 months on the run
May 18, 2026, at 10:57 pm
After remaining untraceable for nearly three months, fugitive Biswajit Poddar, alia Sona Pappu, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with land-grabbing, extortion and financial fraud allegations on Monday after he appeared before the probe agency in Kolkata.
13 killed, 25 injured as truck overturns on tempo carrying wedding guests in Maharashtra
May 18, 2026, at 09:15 pm
At least 13 people were killed and over 25 others injured after a devastating road accident involving a container truck, a tempo carrying wedding guests, and a motorcycle on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Monday, media reports said.
Vijay’s big Amma Canteen push: Better food, new infrastructure, modern kitchens
May 18, 2026, at 08:12 pm
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Monday ordered a major overhaul of Amma Canteens across the state, directing officials to modernise infrastructure, improve amenities, and ensure better quality food at the subsidised eateries, media reports said.
May 18, 2026, at 07:35 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Suvendu Adhikari-led government in West Bengal on Monday announced the creation of two major commissions to investigate institutional corruption and crimes against women, bringing IPS officer Damayanti Sen back to a key administrative role.
Suvendu Adhikari govt scraps religion-based schemes in Bengal, clears ₹3,000 monthly aid for women
May 18, 2026, at 07:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, on Monday decided to discontinue all state assistance programmes based on religious categorisation, bringing to an end a series of schemes introduced during the previous administration headed by Mamata Banerjee.