‘A successful India makes the world more secure’: EU chief ahead of historic trade deal
Jan 27, 2026, at 12:05 am
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said that a “successful India” contributes to a more “stable, prosperous and secure” world, as New Delhi and the European Union prepare to finalise a landmark free trade agreement.
Congress cries protocol breach over Rahul Gandhi’s R-Day seating; BJP calls it political drama
Jan 26, 2026, at 10:29 pm
Leaders of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, attended the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path on Sunday. However, their seating arrangement has sparked a fresh political controversy.
Jan 26, 2026, at 05:36 pm
A detailed study by a prominent Swiss military history and strategy think tank has concluded that India achieved decisive air superiority over Pakistan during Operation Sindoor in May last year, forcing Islamabad to seek a ceasefire after just four days of intense aerial combat.
No milk, no social events: MP village’s harsh punishment for love marriages
Jan 26, 2026, at 05:33 pm
A village in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district has openly declared to boycott families whose children marry by choice, media reports said.
Three killed, three others missing after massive blaze in Kolkata food warehouse
Jan 26, 2026, at 03:24 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A massive fire broke out in the early hours of Monday at a food storage and manufacturing unit in Kolkata’s Anandapur area, leaving three workers killed and at least three others feared trapped or missing.
Who is Akshita Dhankar? IAF officer who unfurled tricolour with President Murmu on Republic Day
Jan 26, 2026, at 03:19 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Air Force Flight Lieutenant Akshita Dhankar has made headlines after unfurling the national flag alongside President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of the country’s 77th Republic Day.
This is what Xi Jinping said to India on Republic Day — And why it matters
Jan 26, 2026, at 03:13 pm
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday greeted India on the occasion of Republic Day, describing the two countries as “good-neighbourly friends” and partners.
‘Dear Indian Friends’: Macron’s Republic Day message to India melts hearts — See the throwback photo
Jan 26, 2026, at 03:11 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday greeted his “dear Indian friends” on the occasion of India’s Republic Day, sharing a throwback image from his 2024 visit to the country with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
‘Dhurandhar’ actor Nadeem Khan arrested in rape case; housemaid alleges abuse on marriage promise
Jan 26, 2026, at 02:10 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Nadeem Khan, who was last seen in the blockbuster Hindi film Dhurandhar, has been arrested for allegedly raping his housemaid over several years on the pretext of marriage, media reports said.
Non-Hindus may no longer be allowed in Badrinath and Kedarnath — temple committee confirms
Jan 26, 2026, at 01:46 pm
Dehradun/IBNS: Non-Hindus may soon be barred from entering the Badrinath and Kedarnath temples in Uttarakhand, the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announced, NDTV reported.
‘No less than a concert’: PM Modi lauds India’s new bhajan club culture among Gen Z
Jan 26, 2026, at 11:49 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the growing trend of “bhajan clubbing” in India, describing the atmosphere at such events as “no less than a concert” while retaining the spiritual essence of devotional music.
Nearing conclusion: EU signals breakthrough in India-EU free trade talks
Jan 26, 2026, at 09:57 am
EU Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic on Sunday said India and the European Union are moving closer to concluding negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA).
Jan 26, 2026, at 09:28 am
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Republic Day, expressing hope that the celebration would renew collective energy and enthusiasm towards building a Viksit Bharat.
Big diplomatic moment before Republic Day: Jaishankar meets top EU leaders
Jan 25, 2026, at 11:51 pm
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met senior European Union leaders in New Delhi, a day ahead of India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations.
Indian Navy strengthens ties with Indonesia in Major 1TS visit
Jan 25, 2026, at 10:19 pm
Boosting maritime engagement with Indonesia, a member nation of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), and advancing the vision of MAHASAGAR, the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) departed Belawan on January 23.
Dharmendra, Rohit Sharma, V S Achuthanandan honoured with Padma Awards 2026 — Full list inside
Jan 25, 2026, at 07:48 pm
The Government of India on Sunday announced the Padma Awards 2026, honouring distinguished individuals across fields for their exceptional contributions to the nation.
Mark Tully dead at 90: From Kolkata to BBC, remembering the man who defined Indian journalism!
Jan 25, 2026, at 06:11 pm
Veteran journalist Mark Tully, one of the most celebrated authors, died at a private hospital in Delhi.
Constitution ‘sacrosanct’ to PM Modi: Shashi Tharoor’s statement sets political chatter ablaze
Jan 24, 2026, at 04:09 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Amid speculation over his relationship with the Congress, party MP Shashi Tharoor has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi views the Indian Constitution as “sacrosanct,” underscoring the strength of a document that has “stood the test of time.”
AI obscene videos, blackmail and religious conversion: GRP cop, gym owners busted in UP
Jan 24, 2026, at 02:07 pm
Lucknow/IBNS: Six people, including a Government Railway Police (GRP) head constable, have been arrested in connection with an alleged gym-based syndicate involved in forced religious conversions in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh, media reports said.
KRK arrested in Mumbai after firing incident at Oshiwara Residence
Jan 24, 2026, at 11:41 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Actor and self-proclaimed film critic Kamaal R. Khan (KRK) has been arrested by Mumbai Police in connection with a firing incident at a residential building in Oshiwara, media reports said.
Rajasthan: Two murder convicts fall in love behind bars, granted parole to get married
Jan 23, 2026, at 05:20 pm
Jaipur/IBNS: A relationship that began behind prison walls is set to culminate in marriage, after two convicted murderers were granted parole to wed in Rajasthan’s Alwar district.
Jan 23, 2026, at 03:28 pm
A woman from Uttar Pradesh has alleged sexual violence, coercion and child abuse in a case that began as a complaint under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, throwing light on the legal grey areas surrounding women’s rights after instant triple talaq in India.
Top Maoist leader with ₹2 crore bounty among 16 eliminated in major Jharkhand encounter
Jan 23, 2026, at 03:25 pm
Jamshedpur/IBNS: A senior Maoist leader carrying a cumulative bounty of ₹2.35 crore was among 16 Naxals killed during a prolonged gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district on Thursday, officials said.
Jan 23, 2026, at 02:34 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is likely to stay away from an important meeting convened by the party’s central leadership to discuss preparations for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, sources said on Friday.
Showdown in Bengal: ED director in Kolkata days after Mamata Banerjee intervenes in I-PAC raid
Jan 23, 2026, at 10:36 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Rahul Naveen arrived in Kolkata on Thursday, days after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee intervened during the central probe agency’s raid on political consultancy firm I-PAC in connection with the coal scam case, media reports said.
10 army personnel killed after vehicle falls into gorge in J&K’s Doda
Jan 22, 2026, at 11:02 pm
At least 10 Indian Army personnel were killed and 10 others injured on Thursday after their vehicle skidded off a mountainous road and plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, officials said.
‘Paint Mumbra green!’ AIMIM corporator’s remark triggers political firestorm!
Jan 22, 2026, at 05:24 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Twenty-nine-year-old AIMIM leader Sahar Shaikh has drawn widespread attention after winning a ward from Mumbra in the recently concluded Maharashtra civic polls, becoming the youngest corporator of her party, media reports said.
Jan 22, 2026, at 03:13 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Actor-turned-politician Hiran Chatterjee’s first wife, Anindita Chatterjee, approached the police on Wednesday night after news of his second marriage became public, media reports said.
SC allows both Hindus and Muslims to pray at disputed Bhojshala in Madhya Pradesh on Basant Panchami
Jan 22, 2026, at 01:56 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has allowed both Hindus and Muslims to offer prayers at the disputed Bhojshala Temple–Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday, media reports said.
'Second group? no chance': Ashwini Vaishnaw says India is a top AI power, slams IMF at Davos
Jan 22, 2026, at 11:20 am
Davos/IBNS: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday strongly rejected International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva’s assessment that placed India in the “second grouping” of global Artificial Intelligence (AI) powers.