In Images: Vikram Misri joins Takehiro Funakoshi for strategic dialogue in Tokyo
May 22, 2025, at 04:02 pm
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Japan’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Takehiro Funakoshi shake hands ahead of the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister Dialogue in Tokyo. (Photo: XIndianEmbTokyo)
In Images: Kajol visits Kolkata's Dakshineswar Temple promoting her upcoming film Maa
May 22, 2025, at 03:30 pm
Bollywood superstar Kajol on Thursday morning visited Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata to offer her prayers as a part of her promotional tour to the city for her upcoming film, Maa. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In images: Indo Vietnam Solidarity Committee celebrates 135th birth anniversary of Ho Chi Minh
May 21, 2025, at 10:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Indo Vietnam Solidarity Committee celebrated 135th birth anniversary of Vietnamese revolutionary and politician Ho Chi Minh, who served as the first president of Vietnam, and the 50th year of reunification of S. R. Vietnam.
In Images: Sikkim CM invites PM Modi to 50th Statehood Day
May 21, 2025, at 04:53 pm
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang calls on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to formally invite him for the celebrations of the 50th year of Sikkim’s statehood. (Photo: X/PSTamangGolay)
In Images: Indian Embassy displays 'Operation Sindoor' banner in Portugal
May 19, 2025, at 12:11 am
The Indian Embassy in Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, unfurled the ‘Operation Sindoor’ banner in a strong response to a protest led by Pakistan near its Chancery. (May 18, 2025) (Photo: Fb/India in Portugal)
Postcard: Washington DC's Planet Word museum is ode to power of language and storytelling
May 17, 2025, at 03:54 pm
Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.
In Images: BJP supporters hold Tiranga Yatra in Kolkata to celebrate success of Operation Sindoor
May 16, 2025, at 06:50 pm
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters marched through the streets in Kolkata on Friday (May 16, 2025), waving Indian national flags and chanting patriotic slogans during a “Tiranga Yatra,” or tricolor march, in a show of solidarity with the country’s armed forces and to celebrate the success of the Indian military’s recent “Operation Sindoor.” (Images by Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS)
Victoria Memorial draped in Tricolour ahead of International Museum Day celebrations
May 14, 2025, at 11:07 pm
The iconic Victoria Memorial in Kolkata glows in saffron, white, and green as part of the celebrations marking International Museum Day, symbolising India’s national pride amid India-Pakistan conflict. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: J&K CM Omar Abdullah visits shelling-hit Tangdhar and Uri
May 14, 2025, at 10:29 pm
J&K CM Omar Abdullah visits shelling-hit Tangdhar and Uri
In Images: Trailer launch of The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika
May 13, 2025, at 06:20 pm
The trailer of Joydeep Mukherjee's The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika starring Anirban Chakrabarti as Eken Babu was launched at a gala event last week. Apart from Mukherjee and Chakrabarti, actress Ishaa Saha, who plays an integral part in the film, was also present. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: PM Modi addresses soldiers at Adampur airforce base
May 13, 2025, at 05:36 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to Adampur air base in Punjab on Tuesday, where he addressed soldiers days after the Indian Armed Forces carried out Operation Sindoor. (Photo Courtesy: PIB)
In Images: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews Western Border security with top military brass
May 13, 2025, at 03:54 pm
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs a high-level security review meeting on the western border in New Delhi on Tuesday. Also present are CDS General Anil Chauhan, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, and Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari. (Photo Courtesy: PIB)
In Images: Narendra Modi visits Adampur Air Base days after Operation Sindoor
May 13, 2025, at 01:28 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Adampur Air Base- India's second largest air base of Indian Air Force (IAF)- located near Jalandhar in Punjab on Tuesday, days after the Indian Armed Forces conducted Operation Sindoor. (Photo courtesy: Narendra Modi X handle)
PM Modi addresses nation on Operation Sindoor
May 13, 2025, at 12:53 am
Nuclear blackmailing will not be tolerated, said PM Modi addressing the nation on ‘Operation Sindoor’ via video conferencing on Monday (May 12, 2025). (Photo Courtesy: PIB)
Operation Sindoor: Indian Armed forces hold press briefing
May 11, 2025, at 11:22 pm
Indian Armed Forces hold a special press briefing on Operation Sindoor on Sunday (May 11, 2025). (Photo Courtesy : PIB)
In Images: Kolkata's Desun Hospital conducts mock security drills following Operation Sindoor
May 08, 2025, at 09:18 pm
Desun Hospital tested its rooftop helipad's readiness for emergency airlifts during potential crises. Officials stressed the need for continued vigilance and inter-agency coordination in civil defence preparedness. Photo Courtesy: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata schools conduct mock security drills amid India-Pakistan standoff
May 07, 2025, at 06:02 pm
Security drills were held at La Martiniere for Girls and La Martiniere for Boys in response to Home Ministry instructions. The Ministry has directed states to operationalise air raid sirens and train civilians for attack preparedness. In response to the Pahalgam Terror Attack, the Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor early Wednesday, targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoK. (Photo Courtesy: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Omar Abdullah meets PM Modi in Delhi to discuss J&K situation
May 04, 2025, at 03:28 pm
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Saturday and discussed various issues in the state, including the Pahalgam terror attack. (Photo Courtsey: X/PMO India)
In Images: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vijay Deverakonda at WAVES in Mumbai
May 03, 2025, at 05:43 pm
Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor Khan, Telugu actor Vijay Devenrakonda participated at an interactive session of World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit in Mumbai. The session was moderated by filmmaker Karan Johar. (Photo courtesy: PIB)
In Images: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone speak on 'The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler' at WAVES
May 03, 2025, at 05:37 pm
Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone spoke at length on 'The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler' and shared their thoughts in an interactive session with filmmaker Karan Johar on day 1 of World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai on May 1. (Photo courtesy: PIB)
In Images: Satyajit Ray's birth anniversary celebrated in Kolkata
May 03, 2025, at 12:24 pm
Legendary filmmaker late Satyajit Ray's residence was illuminated along with graffiti showcasing his iconic works at Bishop Lefroy Road in Kolkata's Bhowanipore area on the occasion of the maestro's 104th birth anniversary on May 2. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
May 03, 2025, at 11:17 am
The poster of the second season of Srijit Mukherji's Addatimes web series Feluda Pherot: Jawto Kando Kathmandute was unveiled on the occasion of maestro Satyajit Ray's birth anniversary on Friday. The unveiling moment was marked by the presence of Satyajit Ray's filmmaker son Sandip Ray, actors Tota Roychowdhury, Anirban Chakrabarti and Kalpan Mitra. The event was held at Ray's house in Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: PM Modi inaugurates Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala
May 02, 2025, at 03:22 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport worth Rs 8,800 crore to the nation in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Friday. (Photo courtesy: PIB)
PM Modi inaugurates WAVES in Mumbai
May 01, 2025, at 03:27 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the WAVES 2025, India’s first-of-its-kind World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit at the Jio World Centre, Mumbai on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: PIB)
In Images: President Murmu presents 2025 Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Apr 28, 2025, at 10:28 pm
PM attends Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 28, 2025.
In Images: Rakhee Gulzar graces trailer launch of Aamar Boss
Apr 26, 2025, at 06:56 pm
Veteran actress Rakhee Gulzar graced the trailer launch of her comeback Bengali film Aamar Boss, which is directed by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee. Along with Rakhee Gulzar and the director duo, other cast members were present. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Indian President pays homage to Pope Francis
Apr 26, 2025, at 06:53 pm
Indian President Droupadi Murmu, who is currently in Vatican City, has paid her tribute to Pope Francis, whose funeral will be held on Saturday (April 26, 2025). (Image Credit: President of India Official X Handle)
In Images: Vishva Hindu Parishad organises protest rally against Pahalgam terror attack in Kolkata
Apr 25, 2025, at 11:27 pm
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) organised a protest against the Pahalgam terror attack in Kolkata on April 25, 2025. The deadly terror strike left 26 civilians, mostly Hindu tourists, dead in Baisaran meadows, which is among the most famous attractions of the Kashmir Valley, on April 22. Images by Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS.
Apr 25, 2025, at 11:10 pm
School students, along with their teachers, attended a Mass ahead of Pope Francis' funeral at St. Ignatius Church in Kolkata, on April 25, 2025. Images By Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
ISF MLA Naushad Siddique protests over Pahalgam terror attack
Apr 24, 2025, at 03:54 pm
Indian Secular Front (ISF) MLA Naushad Siddique has launched a protest over Pahalgam terror attack and blamed Modi government over alleged security lapse. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)