Mamata-Pawar merger with Congress? Senior leader's explosive claim ignites political debate
Jun 12, 2026, at 02:43 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Political circles in the national capital were abuzz this week with speculation that a beleaguered Mamata Banerjee could return to the Congress amid the ongoing turmoil within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which was voted out of power in West Bengal last month.
Jun 12, 2026, at 12:24 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Trinamool Congress MP Saayoni Ghosh, who had once expressed her desire to see party chief Mamata Banerjee become Prime Minister in 2029, is among the 19 rebel parliamentarians seeking a split within the party in the Lok Sabha, media reports said.
India–Nepal UPI link goes live: Instant money transfers now just a tap away
Jun 12, 2026, at 10:38 am
India and Nepal have formally launched a peer-to-peer (P2P) cross-border remittance system, marking a significant milestone in digital financial integration between the two neighbours.
5.5-hour CID interrogation for Abhishek Banerjee, fresh summons issued on June 14
Jun 12, 2026, at 12:17 am
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee was grilled for nearly 5.5 hours by the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Thursday in connection with the ongoing legislative assembly signature forgery case, sources told IBNS.
Jun 11, 2026, at 10:34 pm
What began as a viral stand-up comedy clip has now snowballed into a multi-agency investigation, with the National Commission for Women (NCW) and Maharashtra Cyber Department taking action against comedian Pranit More and others over remarks that sparked outrage online.
Praise for Modi, loyalty to Didi: Shatrughan Sinha dismisses 'rebel camp' buzz
Jun 11, 2026, at 09:26 pm
Veteran actor and Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha on Thursday firmly rejected speculation linking him to the party's alleged "rebel" camp, declaring his unwavering loyalty to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee faces CID questioning in Bengal Assembly signature forgery probe
Jun 11, 2026, at 08:07 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Thursday evening in connection with the Legislative Assembly signature forgery case.
Congress rules out TMC merger buzz as ‘baseless rumour’ amid Bengal political turmoil
Jun 11, 2026, at 05:31 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress on Thursday firmly rejected speculation about a possible merger with the Trinamool Congress (TMC), describing such reports as unfounded and insisting that recent interactions between leaders of the two parties focused solely on issues of national importance.
'No resignation, no retreat': Cockroach Janta Party takes paper leak protest nationwide
Jun 11, 2026, at 04:45 pm
Pune/IBNS: The satirical campaign group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a nationwide protest against the Centre over recurring paper leak controversies after its inaugural campaign at Delhi's Jantar Mantar ended abruptly.
Jun 11, 2026, at 03:31 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: An Ola driver was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly assaulting a 70-year-old man who objected to him spitting on a public road in Maharashtra's Thane city, media reports said.
'Choose your side': TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee's ultimatum to Mamata in open revolt against Abhishek
Jun 11, 2026, at 01:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Senior Trinamool Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee has launched a blistering attack on party national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, describing him as "arrogant" and "disrespectful" amid the growing turmoil within the ruling party.
Jun 11, 2026, at 12:41 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In fresh trouble for Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, the Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed him to appear before the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters by 6 pm in connection with the alleged forgery case, media reports said.
Mamata under pressure! Third Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik quits, hints at BJP move
Jun 11, 2026, at 12:08 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In another setback for West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee, Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik on Thursday resigned from both the Upper House of Parliament and the primary membership of the party amid growing internal turmoil.
Jun 10, 2026, at 11:05 pm
Shatabdi Roy, the actor-turned-politician handpicked by former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, has delivered a striking mix of political criticism and personal emotion amid the growing rebellion within the party.
India summons top US diplomat after tanker attack near Oman; 3 Indian sailors still missing
Jun 10, 2026, at 10:19 pm
India on Wednesday lodged a formal diplomatic protest with the United States after a missile attack on a commercial oil tanker off the coast of Oman left three Indian sailors missing and raised fresh concerns over the security of international shipping routes in the Gulf.
21 Indians rescued, 3 missing after missile strike on tanker near Strait of Hormuz
Jun 10, 2026, at 09:45 pm
Twenty-one Indian nationals have been rescued, while three remain missing after a missile struck an oil tanker off the coast of Oman on Wednesday, prompting India to condemn the attack and activate emergency response measures.
From Jhargram stall to NDA summit: Modi's 'jhalmuri' moment revives Bengal poll memories
Jun 10, 2026, at 08:46 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought a distinctly Bengali flavour to the NDA Chief Ministers' meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday by sharing and relishing jhalmuri, the iconic puffed-rice snack of West Bengal.
Jun 10, 2026, at 05:56 pm
Gurgaon/IBNS: A Gurgaon-based software developer has lost his job after a controversial comment made during a stand-up comedy performance triggered widespread criticism on social media and ignited debate over accountability for public remarks.
Nepal bans Indian Mangoes: Local traders fear massive supply crisis ahead
Jun 10, 2026, at 04:59 pm
The Nepali government has banned the import of mangoes from India after border quarantine inspectors detected excessive levels of chemical pesticide residues in imported consignments. The move has left small traders concerned about supply disruptions and the sustainability of their businesses.
What is VINIMAY? Amit Shah launches new Land Port Management System
Jun 10, 2026, at 04:48 pm
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday launched the Land Port Management System (LPMS) – ‘VINIMAY’ in New Delhi, underscoring the critical role of border management in a country like India.
Jun 10, 2026, at 04:09 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: From a humble beginning as a tea seller to becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister in consecutive terms, Narendra Modi's political journey has been marked by adversity, criticism, electoral triumphs and transformative governance.
Mamata’s return to Congress? Sonia Gandhi reportedly floats ‘Ghar Wapsi’ offer to TMC chief
Jun 10, 2026, at 03:43 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has reportedly offered former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee a return to the Congress amid an internal crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) following the West Bengal poll defeat.
Ahmedabad Metro gets mega boost: Cabinet approves key airport corridor expansion
Jun 10, 2026, at 03:41 pm
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved Phase 2(A) of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project, marking a key expansion of the city’s urban transport infrastructure.
Kolkata: Massive fire erupts at South 24 Parganas Zilla Parishad building, 10 tenders deployed
Jun 10, 2026, at 11:56 am
Kolkata/IBNS: A major fire broke out at the South 24 Parganas Zilla Parishad building in Kolkata's Alipore area on Wednesday, triggering a large-scale firefighting operation.
Modi-Trump meet back in focus as report hints at G7 sidelines talks in France
Jun 10, 2026, at 10:30 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France on June 16-17, according to a report by The Hindu.
Jun 09, 2026, at 11:14 pm
A day after their warm embrace at the INDIA bloc meeting drew attention, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee met Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi at her residence, 10 Janpath, on Tuesday.
Bengal govt drops 'Dham' from Digha Jagannath Temple name, Odisha welcomes move
Jun 09, 2026, at 10:43 pm
The newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal on Tuesday announced it will remove the word "Dham" from the name of the Jagannath temple in Digha, ending a year-long controversy that had strained relations with neighbouring Odisha.
Big nuclear shift? SIPRI says India has deployed 12 warheads for first time
Jun 09, 2026, at 10:16 pm
India has for the first time operationally deployed nuclear warheads, marking a significant shift in its nuclear weapons posture, according to the latest report by the Stockholm-based arms monitor, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Congress RS bid in Madhya Pradesh hits setback as Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination gets rejected
Jun 09, 2026, at 09:25 pm
The Congress suffered a significant setback in the Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha election on Tuesday after the nomination of its candidate, Meenakshi Natarajan, was rejected by the Election Commission.
Karnataka CM takes a bite of an apple, then throws it into a crowd of supporters; video goes viral
Jun 09, 2026, at 06:38 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar found himself at the centre of social media attention after a video showing him throwing part of an apple into a crowd of supporters during a public event in Kanakapura went viral.