India’s defence diplomacy gets a boost as Rajnath Singh leaves for Vietnam, South Korea
May 18, 2026, at 03:36 pm
Rajnath Singh will embark on an official visit to Vietnam from May 18 to 19, 2026, followed by a visit to the Republic of Korea from May 19 to 21, aimed at strengthening India’s defence and strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.
‘Learn more about India’: New Delhi rejects Dutch PM's concerns on press freedom, minority rights
May 18, 2026, at 03:31 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Saturday rejected Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten's remarks regarding press freedom and minority rights, stating that such observations reflected a lack of understanding of the country’s democratic institutions and civilisational diversity.
Big relief signal for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam? Supreme Court questions earlier bail denial
May 18, 2026, at 02:14 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India on Monday expressed strong reservations over its earlier judgement denying bail to former Jawaharlal Nehru University student leaders Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, media reports said.
Left era ends in Kerala! V.D. Satheesan takes oath as CM after UDF’s massive comeback
May 18, 2026, at 11:22 am
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Six-time Congress MLA V. D. Satheesan on Monday took oath as the new Chief Minister of Kerala as the Congress-led United Democratic Front formed the government after a decade.
Rabindranath Tagore legacy steals the show as Modi, Sweden PM exchange rare historic gifts
May 18, 2026, at 10:10 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson met on Sunday, exchanging specially curated commemorative gifts highlighting the literary legacy of Indian Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
Drone strike near UAE nuclear plant sparks panic—India calls it a ‘dangerous escalation'
May 18, 2026, at 09:43 am
India on Monday condemned the drone strike on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), calling it a “dangerous escalation” and urging restraint amid rising regional tensions
May 18, 2026, at 09:18 am
Members of the Bhoj Utsav Samiti, along with a large number of Hindu devotees, installed an idol of Goddess Saraswati inside the Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, days after the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that the Bhojshala Temple–Kamal Maula Mosque site in Dhar is a temple.
May 18, 2026, at 12:43 am
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sweden on Sunday, where he held bilateral talks with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg. During the meeting, the two leaders agreed to elevate India-Sweden relations to the level of a Strategic Partnership.
Another global milestone: PM Modi gets Sweden’s prestigious Commander Grand Cross Honour
May 17, 2026, at 11:17 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi received Sweden's Royal Order of Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross, on the first day of his visit to the country in the third leg of his five-nation tour.
Massive Ukrainian drone attack rocks Moscow: Indian worker among dead in overnight horror
May 17, 2026, at 10:18 pm
A Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region has reportedly killed at least three people, including an Indian national, according to media reports.
Big Rail boost: Bengaluru–Mumbai Express launched, Vande Bharat sleeper coming soon
May 17, 2026, at 09:04 pm
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off an express train between Bengaluru and Mumbai, marking a significant step in strengthening rail connectivity between Karnataka and Maharashtra.
May 17, 2026, at 07:17 pm
PM Narendra Modi, accompanied by his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten, visited the iconic water management structure of the nation, the Afsluitdijk, a trip that has more than symbolic importance for India.
May 17, 2026, at 07:00 pm
Kolkata: Maulana Mohammad Shafique Qasmi, the Chief Imam of Kolkata’s historic Nakhoda Masjid, welcomed the state government’s order banning namaz on roads without special administrative permission, saying public thoroughfares should remain free for commuters and vehicles.
India, Netherlands elevate ties to Strategic Partnership; adopt ambitious 2026–2030 roadmap
May 17, 2026, at 05:09 pm
Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten on Saturday agreed to elevate the India-Netherlands bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership, setting the stage for deeper collaboration through focused, time-bound initiatives and joint action plans.
Jodhpur horror: Two sisters end their lives after alleged years of assault and police inaction
May 17, 2026, at 01:07 pm
A woman in rural Jodhpur allegedly died by suicide in March 2026 after years of gang-rape, blackmail, and extortion, according to a complaint filed by her younger sister.
India rejects Indus Waters Arbitration ruling, calls tribunal 'illegally constituted'
May 17, 2026, at 11:58 am
India on Saturday strongly rejected a fresh ruling issued by what it called an “illegally constituted” Court of Arbitration (CoA) under the Indus Waters Treaty, declaring the decision “null and void”.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay keeps home, police, welfare in tight grip as TVK unveils first cabinet
May 17, 2026, at 11:28 am
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Friday announced the portfolios for his maiden cabinet, retaining powerful departments including home, police, general administration, women’s welfare, and youth welfare in a move widely viewed as a strong political message to the constituencies that fuelled Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s rise to power.
Blaze on Rajdhani Express sparks panic near Kota, passengers escape unhurt
May 17, 2026, at 10:02 am
A massive fire broke out in the B-1 AC coach of the Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express near Vikramgarh Alot railway station in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district, which is under the Kota division, early Sunday morning.
What is Captagon? The dangerous ‘Jihadi Drug’ behind NCB’s massive Rs. 182-crore bust
May 16, 2026, at 04:41 pm
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), under its high-profile Operation RAGEPILL, has unearthed an international drug trafficking syndicate and seized approximately 227.7 kilograms of Captagon tablets and powder, marking India’s first-ever seizure of the notorious psychotropic drug, according to an official government statement.
Fresh arrest rocks NEET 2026: Pune Biology Professor held as leak probe widens
May 16, 2026, at 04:22 pm
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday arrested a biology teacher who was part of the National Testing Agency’s paper-setting committee for the 2026 NEET-UG entrance examination held on May 3, according to media reports.
Kathak to Garba: Indian diaspora stuns PM Modi with grand welcome in Amsterdam
May 16, 2026, at 03:58 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand and vibrant welcome from members of the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in the Netherlands on Friday, leaving the leader visibly impressed as he described the reception as “very special.”
When Brothers Meet: Why Modi's UAE Visit Was Never Just a Foreign Trip
May 16, 2026, at 03:27 pm
The critics were quick off the mark. Barely a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood before a gathering in Secunderabad and asked Indians to drive less, buy less gold, postpone weddings abroad, and work from home — a call to austerity framed as "economic patriotism" — he boarded Air India One for a five-nation tour. The irony was too tempting for the opposition to pass up.
‘Geography or history’: Indian Army chief issues blunt warning to Pakistan over terror support
May 16, 2026, at 02:37 pm
Chief of Army Staff Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday delivered a strong warning to Pakistan, saying the country would have to decide whether it wanted to remain “part of geography or history” if it continued to shelter terrorists and support anti-India activities.
Gig workers observe nationwide strike over fuel prices, low wages
May 16, 2026, at 02:25 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Gig workers across India are observing a five-hour nationwide strike on Saturday protesting against soaring fuel prices, stagnant wages and lack of social security benefits, media reports said.
India, UAE ink key energy deals during Modi’s visit amid West Asia tensions
May 16, 2026, at 02:04 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India and UAE have signed strategic deals on a number of sectors including energy during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit amid the simmering geopolitical tension centred on West Asia conflict, media reports said.
‘There can be no better Bengal CM’: Mithun Chakraborty praises Suvendu Adhikari
May 16, 2026, at 01:07 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mithun Chakraborty, who actively campaigned in the 2026 Assembly elections, has described Suvendu Adhikari as the best Chief Minister West Bengal could have had.
PM Modi adviser Sanjeev Sanyal frontrunner for Bengal Finance Minister: Report
May 16, 2026, at 12:43 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Almost a week into governance, the inaugural Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is yet to announce the Finance Minister as part of the cabinet expansion.
FIR against Abhishek Banerjee over ‘provocative speeches’ during West Bengal poll campaign
May 16, 2026, at 12:01 am
An FIR has been registered against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee at the Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station over allegations of delivering provocative and inflammatory speeches during the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election campaign.
PM Modi shoots down ‘foreign travel tax’ rumour in rare public rebuttal
May 15, 2026, at 11:24 pm
In a rare direct rebuttal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly denied a media report claiming that the government was considering a cess or tax on foreign travel.
NEET paper leak shock: CBI arrests Pune professor, calls him ‘kingpin’ of massive scam
May 15, 2026, at 10:30 pm
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Pune-based chemistry professor, PV Kulkarni, accusing him of being the key conspirator—or “kingpin”—in the alleged NEET-UG paper leak case that has impacted lakhs of aspirants across India.