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'Italy and I never beg': Meloni fires back at Trump over G7 photo claim | No more 'brother': Stalin's formal birthday greeting to Rahul reflects deepening rift | TMC seeks disqualification of 20 rebel MPs, Abhishek says 'membership should go' | Nara Lokesh pitches Andhra Pradesh as investment hub during Kolkata visit, sets $2.4 trillion economy goal | 'Least restrictive option': Setback for Telegram as Delhi HC backs Centre's ban ahead of NEET-UG re-test | Fortuner torched, BJP leaders burnt alive: Sand mining feud ends in triple murder in Chhattisgarh | 'If Modi is the leader and India is attacked, we'll be there': Trump's strong assurance at G7 | 'Safety of Indian seafarers of utmost importance': PM Modi's strong message to Trump at G7 | Trump says Iran deal 'not final', threatens fresh strikes if Tehran ‘doesn’t behave’ | G7 declares war on global drug cartels, unveils major anti-trafficking plan

India’s naval might gets a massive boost as Modi unveils 3 indigenous warships. Details inside

Jun 21, 2026, at 02:22 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three indigenously designed and built naval platforms — INS Dunagiri, an advanced stealth frigate; INS Sanshodhak, a large hydrographic survey vessel; and INS Agray, an anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft — at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata.

'She is doing poorly in Italy': Trump hits back as Meloni feud escalates

Jun 21, 2026, at 01:25 pm

A public spat between US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni intensified on Saturday after the two leaders exchanged sharp remarks over an alleged request for a photograph during the recent G7 Summit in France.

PM Modi celebrates International Yoga Day in Kolkata, says the ancient exercise can keep you active even at 70

Jun 21, 2026, at 12:57 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday led the nation in celebrating the 12th International Day of Yoga at Kolkata's iconic Red Road, joining thousands of yoga enthusiasts in a mass demonstration of the Common Yoga Protocol.

'Absurd': India tears into Pak Prez Asif Ali Zardari over remarks on Muslim sites

Jun 21, 2026, at 10:15 am

India has strongly rejected comments made by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari regarding alleged threats to Muslim religious sites in the country, describing them as "unwarranted", "absurd" and a politically motivated attack.

‘Bengal freed from its chains’: PM Modi hails BJP govt’s early impact on ‘Paschimbanga Divas’

Jun 20, 2026, at 07:11 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) landmark victory in West Bengal, saying the new government led by Suvendu Adhikari had infused fresh energy into the state and accelerated efforts to overcome long-standing challenges.

Four killed, several trapped as under-construction temple hall roof collapses in Maharashtra’s Parbhani

Jun 20, 2026, at 06:28 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: At least four people lost their lives, and several others were injured or trapped after a portion of an under-construction assembly hall at a prominent Hanuman temple collapsed in Maharashtra’s Parbhani district on Saturday.

NTA rejects NEET re-test glitch claim, says Nagpur candidate chose Abu Dhabi centre through own login

Jun 20, 2026, at 06:05 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a clarification regarding the controversy surrounding a Nagpur-based candidate who was allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi for the NEET UG 2026 re-test.

“If not India, then who?” Palestinian Embassy makes urgent appeal to New Delhi for medical aid

Jun 20, 2026, at 05:40 pm

The Palestinian Embassy in India has appealed to the international community, including India, to provide urgent medical aid, stating that Gaza’s healthcare system has collapsed amid the ongoing conflict with Israel.

Nagpur student shocked as NTA allots Abu Dhabi exam centre for NEET UG re-test

Jun 20, 2026, at 04:31 pm

A NEET UG 2026 re-test candidate from Nagpur was left stunned after discovering that his admit card listed an examination centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), instead of a location in India. 

Tharoor's Modi Praise Over G7 Trump Meeting Becomes BJP's Sharpest Weapon Against Rahul Gandhi

Jun 20, 2026, at 12:43 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In Indian politics, the most effective attack on the Congress often comes from within. This week, Shashi Tharoor handed the BJP its sharpest ammunition — not through a slip, but through a considered, calibrated endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomacy at the G7 Summit in Evian, France.

Big win for India! Indian bureaucrat elected FATF Vice-President for first time

Jun 20, 2026, at 10:01 am

India will hold the position of Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the first time since joining the global anti-money laundering watchdog in 2010.

No more 'brother': Stalin's formal birthday greeting to Rahul reflects deepening rift

Jun 19, 2026, at 11:22 pm

A year can dramatically alter political relationships, and the evolution of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's birthday greetings to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appears to capture the changing dynamics between the DMK and the Congress.

TMC seeks disqualification of 20 rebel MPs, Abhishek says 'membership should go'

Jun 19, 2026, at 10:37 pm

The Trinamool Congress on Friday stepped up its battle against rebel Lok Sabha MPs, with party leader Abhishek Banerjee informing that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has received 20 separate petitions seeking their disqualification under the anti-defection law.

Nara Lokesh pitches Andhra Pradesh as investment hub during Kolkata visit, sets $2.4 trillion economy goal

Jun 19, 2026, at 05:12 pm

As India moves towards its ambition of becoming a $5 trillion economy, the southern state of Andhra Pradesh has set itself an ambitious target of growing into a $2.4 trillion economy in the coming years.

'Least restrictive option': Setback for Telegram as Delhi HC backs Centre's ban ahead of NEET-UG re-test

Jun 19, 2026, at 04:27 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a setback for Telegram, the Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the Centre's temporary ban on the messaging platform and one of its key features, imposed ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination to prevent potential paper leak incidents, media reports said.

Begusarai horror: Doctors remove bullet, stone from gangrape survivor

Jun 18, 2026, at 11:11 pm

A woman in Bihar's Begusarai has alleged that she was gang-raped by five men who forcibly entered her home, locked her husband inside a room and subjected her to brutal sexual violence.

BJP-backed candidate wins Jharkhand Rajya Sabha seat amid cross-voting by allies of ruling bloc

Jun 18, 2026, at 10:22 pm

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-backed independent candidate won one of the two Rajya Sabha seats from Jharkhand on Wednesday, with media reports attributing the outcome to cross-voting by MLAs from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the CPI(ML).

‘Congress merger fear’ sparks fresh Sena UBT revolt as six MPs move towards Shinde camp

Jun 18, 2026, at 05:49 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: A fresh political crisis has emerged within Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) after six Lok Sabha MPs from the party met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and formally sought recognition of their move towards the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction.

Inside Bengal’s cross-border infiltration network: ‘Rs 900 crore a year’ trade comes to a halt

Jun 18, 2026, at 05:15 pm

A man who claims to have spent nearly two decades facilitating the "illegal" movement of Bangladeshi nationals across the India-Bangladesh border has alleged that a vast infiltration network operating in West Bengal generated hundreds of crores of rupees every year before recently coming to a standstill.

Fortuner torched, BJP leaders burnt alive: Sand mining feud ends in triple murder in Chhattisgarh

Jun 18, 2026, at 03:12 pm

Raipur/IBNS: Three people, including two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, were killed after a long-running dispute over sand mining allegedly spiralled into a deadly clash in Chhattisgarh's Koriya district, media reports said.

PM Modi arrives in Paris after G7 Summit conclusion

Jun 18, 2026, at 12:47 pm

Paris/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Wednesday following the conclusion of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, where he held a series of high-level bilateral meetings and discussions on global issues.

Lionel Messi's team blames ex-Bengal minister Aroop Biswas for Kolkata event chaos, clears organiser

Jun 17, 2026, at 07:47 pm

Fresh developments have emerged in the investigation into the alleged mismanagement surrounding Lionel Messi’s ‘GOAT India Tour’ programme at Kolkata’s Yuva Bharati Krirangan in December last year, with members of the football icon’s team reportedly attributing the chaos to former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas.

'We are the most famous couple on Instagram': Meloni's quip to PM Modi revives 'Melodi' craze at G7 Summit

Jun 17, 2026, at 03:34 pm

Paris/IBNS: The much-discussed camaraderie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once again on display at the G7 Summit, where the two leaders shared a light-hearted exchange amid deliberations on major global issues.

What did the 10th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue reveal about the Indo-Pacific’s future?

Jun 17, 2026, at 03:03 pm

The 10th Thailand-India Defence Dialogue was held in Bangkok on June 16, 2026, to review the full spectrum of bilateral defence cooperation and exchange views on regional and global security issues of mutual interest.

From Trade to Tech: What did Modi discuss with UK PM Keir Starmer at G7?

Jun 17, 2026, at 09:00 am

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, where the two leaders welcomed progress across all pillars of the India-UK Vision 2035 roadmap.

India, Canada launch security pact talks, target trade deal completion in 2026

Jun 17, 2026, at 04:57 am

​Evian/France​: India and Canada agreed to launch negotiations on a security information-sharing agreement and reaffirmed their goal of concluding a comprehensive trade agreement in 2026.

PM Modi flags seafarer safety at G7, calls for secure maritime routes amid Hormuz tensions

Jun 16, 2026, at 11:53 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday raised concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers and the broader risks to global maritime trade while addressing G7 leaders in France’s Evian. 

'Unreachable' MPs, switched-off phones: Trouble brews for Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena?

Jun 16, 2026, at 11:37 pm

Senior leaders of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) have reportedly been unable to reach several of the party’s Lok Sabha MPs, with multiple phones switched off.

BMC imposes water cuts as Mumbai Lake levels drop to critical 10.35%

Jun 16, 2026, at 11:06 pm

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 20 per cent reduction in daily water supply to industrial and commercial users, including sports clubs, as delayed monsoon conditions worsen water availability in Mumbai.

Delhi Police bust Pakistan-linked terror-crime syndicate, arrest 7

Jun 16, 2026, at 10:35 pm

The Delhi Police Special Cell has dismantled an international terror-crime network allegedly operating under the directions of Pakistan-based gangster-turned-terrorist Shahzad Bhatti and his associate Ajmal Gujjar, arresting seven operatives and foiling planned attacks in the Delhi-NCR region, media reports.