Twisha Sharma death case: CBI probes husband’s claims, deleted chats and pregnancy row
May 26, 2026, at 09:44 pm
The death of model-actor Twisha Sharma has entered a crucial new phase after the Central Bureau of Investigation formally took over the probe and began re-examining allegations surrounding her death at her marital home in Bhopal.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay writes to PM Modi against Karnataka’s Mekedatu Dam plan
May 26, 2026, at 09:15 pm
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the Centre to reject Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project on the Cauvery river, escalating the long-running inter-state water dispute.
Siddaramaiah to resign? Congress eyes leadership change in Karnataka
May 26, 2026, at 08:36 pm
The Congress high command has reportedly asked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to step down and take up a larger role in national politics through the Rajya Sabha, several media reports said, quoting party sources.
Tokyo hosts crucial India-Japan talks on skilled workforce mobility
May 26, 2026, at 05:21 pm
A joint seminar was held in Tokyo on Monday to discuss workforce mobility and cooperation between India and Japan, bringing together Japanese policymakers, industry leaders, academic institutions, and workforce mobility stakeholders to explore long-term collaboration in skilled workforce mobility and human resource development between the two nations.
Jammu and Kashmir: Gulmarg Gondola shut for 2 days after 300 tourists rescued from midair ordeal
May 26, 2026, at 05:01 pm
The Gulmarg Gondola service in Jammu and Kashmir will remain suspended for two consecutive days after more than 300 passengers were left stranded midair on Monday following a major technical malfunction.
Kolkata finally keeps date with Chingrighata Metro link after years of Mamata-era roadblocks
May 26, 2026, at 04:05 pm
The long-delayed Chingrighata stretch of Kolkata Metro’s Orange Line has finally been completed, ending years of uncertainty over one of the city’s most critical infrastructure links.
May 26, 2026, at 03:16 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Large crowds of illegal Bangladeshi migrants gathered near border areas in West Bengal amid an ongoing crackdown on them by the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, media reports said.
Big strategic move: India and US join forces on rare earth supply chain
May 26, 2026, at 02:05 pm
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday signed a Framework on the “Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths”, aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation across the strategic sector.
Suspended Bengal BDO on the run arrested after drunk-driving crash
May 26, 2026, at 10:13 am
Suspended Rajganj Block Development Officer (BDO) Prasanta Barman, an accused in the kidnapping and murder case of Salt Lake gold trader Swapan Kamaliya, was detained on Monday in New Town in connection with a drink-and-drive incident, media reports said.
India, Canada accelerate CEPA trade deal talks during Goyal’s Ottawa visit
May 26, 2026, at 08:05 am
Ottawa: India and Canada on Tuesday accelerated negotiations on a proposed trade agreement aimed at expanding economic ties and boosting bilateral trade during Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to Canada.
'Trump loves India': Marco Rubio defends US President after 'hellhole' row
May 25, 2026, at 09:44 pm
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio found himself fielding an unexpected question about racist remarks targeting Indians during a joint press briefing with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Sunday.
'Swaying in winds': Kolkata’s giant Messi statue faces possible red card, may be removed completely
May 25, 2026, at 08:08 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s towering 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi, unveiled during the football icon’s visit to the city last year, could soon be removed after officials reportedly detected major structural flaws during an inspection.
Panic in Gulmarg: Hundreds left hanging mid-air as Gondola malfunctions, rescue operation on
May 25, 2026, at 05:37 pm
Hundreds of passengers were left stranded mid-air after the Gondola cable car system in Gulmarg developed a technical snag on Monday, triggering a major rescue operation.
'Every country has stupid people': Marco Rubio calls racist remarks against Indians 'dumb comments'
May 25, 2026, at 01:09 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday described alleged racist remarks targeting Indians and Indian-Americans as “dumb comments” made by “stupid people” while responding to a journalist during a press briefing in New Delhi.
‘Pained by narrative of delayed probe’: SC hands over Twisha Sharma case to CBI, restrains media
May 25, 2026, at 12:25 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the transfer of the Twisha Sharma death case to the Central Bureau of Investigation, expressing “pain” over a growing narrative that the judiciary was delaying a fair probe into the high-profile case, media reports said.
Assam joins Uttarakhand, Gujarat in push for Uniform Civil Code
May 25, 2026, at 11:45 am
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam government on Monday tabled the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state assembly, continuing the push to replace religion-based personal laws with a common legal framework, media reports said.
Eight of family drown in Karnataka river while collecting mussels
May 24, 2026, at 08:24 pm
Eight members of a single family, including seven women, drowned in a river in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district on Sunday after sudden strong currents swept through the area during a mussel-collecting trip, local authorities and media reports said.
TMC councillor Sanjay Das found hanging at Kolkata residence
May 24, 2026, at 07:45 pm
A Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor from South Dum Dum Municipality in North 24 Parganas was found dead at his residence in Kolkata’s Nagerbazar area on Saturday, with police suspecting suicide, officials said.
May 24, 2026, at 06:35 pm
The West Bengal government has directed all district administrations to establish “holding centres” for apprehended illegal immigrants, including Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas, who are awaiting deportation or repatriation.
BJP shatters TMC’s Diamond Harbour fortress as Debangshu Panda storms to record Falta win
May 24, 2026, at 04:55 pm
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Debangshu Panda on Sunday won a landslide victory by more than one lakh vote margin in the Falta Assembly constituency repoll, delivering a major setback to the ruling All India Trinamool Congress in what was long projected as its “Diamond Harbour stronghold.”
May 24, 2026, at 04:21 pm
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) on Sunday launched a massive demolition drive at three locations across the city, enforcing West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s “zero tolerance” policy against illegal constructions.
'Not just allies': Marco Rubio’s big claim on India-US relations in Delhi
May 24, 2026, at 01:29 pm
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the United States and India are not just allies but strategic partners working together across multiple regions of the world.
Twisha Sharma wanted to leave after pregnancy news, husband tells police
May 24, 2026, at 12:19 pm
Fresh details have emerged in the death case of Twisha Sharma, with her husband Samarth Singh telling police that her behaviour changed after her pregnancy was confirmed on April 17.
Falta re-poll counting: BJP takes early lead, CPI(M) emerges as main challenger
May 24, 2026, at 10:58 am
Counting of votes for the re-poll in West Bengal’s Falta Assembly segment is underway, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) opening up a significant lead after the fifth round of counting.
Marco Rubio meets Narendra Modi, extends Trump’s White House invitation in major US-India push
May 23, 2026, at 05:00 pm
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, currently on a four-day official visit to India, has extended an invitation from President Donald Trump to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a future visit to the White House.
CPI-M’s anti-jobs scam face Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya defends TMC leaders in court, faces backlash
May 23, 2026, at 04:39 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A debate over the balance between professional duty and political ideology has erupted after CPI-M leader and senior lawyer Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya appeared in court for former Trinamool Congress MLA Aditi Munshi and her husband Debraj Chakraborty.
Mamata Banerjee-designed controversial Salt Lake Stadium statue demolished in Kolkata
May 23, 2026, at 03:48 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The controversial football-themed statue outside Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium was demolished on Saturday by authorities under the new Bharatiya Janata Party government in West Bengal.
What is Agni 1? India successfully test-launches ballistic missile from Odisha
May 23, 2026, at 10:34 am
India on Friday successfully test-fired the short-range ballistic missile Agni-I from the Integrated Test Range at Integrated Test Range.
Supreme Court questions continued OBC reservation for children of affluent families
May 22, 2026, at 10:10 pm
The Supreme Court on Friday questioned whether children of families that have already achieved social and economic advancement through reservation should continue receiving benefits under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota system.
Twisha Sharma death case: Husband Samarth Singh arrested after 10 days on the run
May 22, 2026, at 09:34 pm
After remaining untraceable for 10 days following the death of his wife, actor-model Twisha Sharma, husband Samarth Singh was arrested on Thursday after appearing before a court in Jabalpur.