S. Jaishankar says 312 Indian fishermen evacuated from Iran via Armenia
Apr 11, 2026, at 05:18 pm
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday said that 312 Indian fishermen have been safely evacuated from Iran and brought back to India via Armenia.
Barabanki–Bahraich highway set to transform India-Nepal cross-border trade—Here’s why it matters
Apr 11, 2026, at 03:05 pm
India and Nepal share one of South Asia’s most active land-based trade relationships. India is Nepal’s largest trading partner, accounting for more than 60% of Nepal’s total trade volume, reflecting the deep economic interdependence between the two nations.
Big boost to India–Mauritius ties: S. Jaishankar hands over 90 e-buses
Apr 11, 2026, at 02:27 pm
India has handed over 90 electric buses to Mauritius during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to the island nation.
ED raids ex-Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee; SSC scam resurfaces ahead of polls
Apr 11, 2026, at 11:26 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The probe into the teacher recruitment scam intensified ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raiding former Education Minister Partha Chatterjee’s residence on Saturday, media reports said.
Fire erupts at mosque in Srinagar's Hyderpora, rescue ops underway to control blaze
Apr 10, 2026, at 11:52 pm
A fire broke out on Friday at Jamia Arabia Ashraful Uloom in the Hyderpora area of Srinagar, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
Amit Shah promises Uniform Civil Code in 6 months in BJP Bengal pitch
Apr 10, 2026, at 11:09 pm
Placing the Uniform Civil Code at the centre of its West Bengal pitch, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the BJP would implement it within six months if voted to power, as he unveiled the party’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ for the state elections.
'Will sit in opposition for 20 years': Amit Shah distances BJP from Humayun Kabir row
Apr 10, 2026, at 10:26 pm
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday firmly ruled out any association between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir, amid a political storm triggered by a viral ‘sting operation’.
Who will be Bengal CM if BJP wins? Amit Shah breaks silence
Apr 10, 2026, at 04:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will not project a Chief Ministerial face against incumbent Mamata Banerjee in the upcoming West Bengal elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah cleared on Friday.
Amit Shah promises UCC, ₹3,000 aid per month for women and youth in BJP’s Bengal manifesto
Apr 10, 2026, at 01:56 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Religion-based personal laws will be scrapped in West Bengal if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Friday.
Nitish Kumar takes Rajya Sabha oath; power shift looms in Bihar
Apr 10, 2026, at 01:02 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A major power shift in Bihar’s ruling coalition is imminent as Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP, succeeding his long tenure as Chief Minister of the eastern state.
Sting video fallout: AIMIM snaps electoral ties with Humayun Kabir in Bengal
Apr 10, 2026, at 11:36 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal politician Humayun Kabir has suffered a major political setback after the release of a sting video by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), prompting the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (Asaduddin Owaisi)-led AIMIM to end its alliance with his party, the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP).
Woman kills husband, spends night beside body in Gujarat
Apr 10, 2026, at 12:23 am
A woman allegedly killed her husband and spent the night sitting beside his body in Gujarat’s Narmada district, police said.
Assam leads voter surge with 85.04% turnout, Puducherry tops charts as Kerala crosses 77%
Apr 09, 2026, at 07:15 pm
Polling across Assam, Kerala and Puducherry witnessed steady momentum on Thursday, with official data showing robust voter participation by the evening.
'Rape cases will be reopened': PM Modi's 6 guarantees to Bengal; promises 7th pay commission
Apr 09, 2026, at 03:20 pm
Haldia/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday placed six guarantees before the people of poll-bound West Bengal, pitching an alternative to the ruling Trinamool Congress government.
Modi slams TMC on trade, fisheries at Haldia; vows 7th pay commission for govt employees
Apr 09, 2026, at 02:03 pm
Haldia/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pitched an alternative to the ruling Trinamool Congress government, outlining the agenda his Bharatiya Janata Party would implement if voted to power in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
BJP eyes Assam hattrick, Puducherry comeback; LDF faces Kerala test
Apr 09, 2026, at 11:31 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces a key electoral test as Assam, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry go to the polls on Thursday.
India keeps LPG supply flow despite global energy turmoil; 18 crore cylinders delivered
Apr 08, 2026, at 10:08 pm
Amid a global energy shock that has strained fuel supplies worldwide, India has maintained uninterrupted access to LPG for households, ensuring stability even under challenging external conditions, according to an official statement.
Indian Navy steals the show in France! INS Sudarshini wraps up grand maritime festival
Apr 08, 2026, at 05:33 pm
INS Sudarshini, the Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship, departed the port city of Sète on April 7, marking successful culmination of her participation in the renowned Escale à Sète.
India deepens Africa outreach with INS Trikand’s high-profile Kenya visit
Apr 08, 2026, at 04:58 pm
INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Mombasa on April 7 as part of its ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.
Passport row: Barricades outside Pawan Khera’s Hyderabad house after Himanta Biswa Sarma's warning
Apr 08, 2026, at 04:22 pm
Hyderabad/Guwahati/IBNS: The political climate in Assam has intensified ahead of the Assembly elections, with state police searching for Congress leader Pawan Khera following his allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, media reports said.
Apr 08, 2026, at 03:44 pm
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week, marking his first visit to the country since the escalation of conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Tuesday.
‘Allow excluded voters to vote’: Mamata slams voter list freeze amid SIR row, to move Supreme Court
Apr 08, 2026, at 12:26 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is far from over, with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announcing she will move the Supreme Court seeking voting rights for those whose names have been dropped from the adjudication list.
Catering truck hits IndiGo aircraft at Kolkata airport, flight delayed
Apr 07, 2026, at 11:41 pm
A ground handling mishap at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Tuesday evening saw a catering vehicle crash into an IndiGo aircraft, forcing the plane to be grounded and raising safety concerns, media reports said.
Manipur: Internet suspended, curfew imposed in 5 valley districts after deadly bomb attack
Apr 07, 2026, at 09:24 pm
Imphal/IBNS: Authorities in Manipur have suspended mobile internet services for three days across five districts following a deadly bomb explosion that killed two children and injured their mother.
War of words peaks: India issues urgent advisory as Trump’s stark warning raises global alarm
Apr 07, 2026, at 08:21 pm
The Embassy of India in Iran has asked all Indian nationals in Iran to remain where they are for the next 48 hours, citing heightened security concerns.
Big leap in nuclear power: India’s 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor hits critical milestone!
Apr 07, 2026, at 05:09 pm
In a landmark milestone for India’s nuclear energy programme, the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieved first criticality—the initiation of a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction—on April 6 at 8:25 PM.
‘Prayed for justice for women in Bengal’: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut offers prayers at Kalighat Temple
Apr 07, 2026, at 04:28 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday visited Kalighat Temple to offer prayers.
Insect in Vande Bharat meal? Passenger’s shocking discovery sparks outrage!
Apr 07, 2026, at 04:16 pm
A Mumbai resident was left shocked while travelling on the Vande Bharat Express after discovering an insect in the meal served onboard.
91 lakh voters dropped from rolls in Bengal SIR; Muslim-majority Murshidabad tops deletion list
Apr 07, 2026, at 02:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A massive voter list overhaul in poll-bound West Bengal is nearing completion, with nearly 91 lakh electorates dropped from the rolls through the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR), according to media reports.
Mamata alleges ‘plot’ behind central forces' movement; EC says deployment meant for free, fair polls
Apr 07, 2026, at 12:39 am
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday intensified her attack on the Centre, claiming that convoys of Central forces were being moved into the state as part of a “trick” ahead of the Assembly elections.