Massive fire at Mumbai BEST depot, 10 buses gutted; blasts heard
Oct 06, 2026, at 12:09 am
A massive fire broke out at a BEST bus depot in Central Mumbai on Monday evening, engulfing multiple buses and sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky.
Mamata’s ‘fake injury’ claim: Suvendu warns, ‘don’t dig too deep’
Oct 05, 2026, at 11:30 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday warned former chief minister Mamata Banerjee against “digging too deep” into the disclosure of her 2021 medical records, saying he could make additional X-ray and MRI reports public if the issue was pursued further.
BJP names 8 candidates for UP Rajya Sabha polls; Hardeep Puri, Smriti Irani left out
Oct 05, 2026, at 10:31 pm
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced eight candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, opting for a careful caste and regional balance as it seeks to win an eighth seat in the October 16 contest.
India-UAE begin ‘Mountain Guardian 2026’: Troops gear up for high-altitude warfare in Uttarakhand
Oct 05, 2026, at 04:18 pm
The India-UAE Joint Military Exercise Mountain Guardian 2026 commenced on Monday at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubatia, Uttarakhand.
Oct 05, 2026, at 02:15 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process could be stayed if it is found that decisions related to it were not taken "unanimously" or by a "majority", media reports said.
From TMC Rajya Sabha MP to BJP nominee in 6 months: Koel Mallick's stunning political U-turn
Oct 05, 2026, at 11:34 am
Kolkata/IBNS: In a political somersault, Bengali film star Koel Mallick on Monday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), just six months after taking oath as a Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP.
Who is Koel Mallick? BJP nominates former TMC MP to Rajya Sabha
Oct 04, 2026, at 08:02 pm
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday nominated Bengali actress Koel Mallick for the Rajya Sabha polls in West Bengal, just months after she quit the Upper House as a Trinamool Congress MP.
From drinking partners to murder: Lucknow man electrocutes friend to steal Rs 2,250 from his pocket
Oct 04, 2026, at 07:30 pm
A man allegedly electrocuted his drinking partner to death and stole Rs 2,250 from his pocket in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, police said.
Dubai Crown Prince visits 'hero' pilot Smit Machchhar in hospital
Oct 04, 2026, at 01:32 pm
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited Indian pilot Smit Machchhar at a hospital in the UAE, where he is recovering from serious injuries sustained during a mid-air attack by his co-pilot.
LGBTQ influencer killing sparks law-and-order row in Punjab; BJP, Congress target AAP government
Oct 04, 2026, at 12:12 pm
The killing of social media influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu in Amritsar has triggered a fresh political confrontation in Punjab, with the BJP and Congress accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of failing to maintain law and order in the state.
Israel admits foreign pilot security gaps after Flydubai cockpit attack
Oct 04, 2026, at 10:40 am
Israel's Transportation Ministry has acknowledged major gaps in the security screening of foreign pilots flying into the country, following the stabbing of an Indian captain by an Omani co-pilot aboard a flydubai flight this week, media reports said.
Oct 04, 2026, at 12:22 am
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday spoke by telephone with Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, who is recovering in a hospital in the UAE, and praised his actions during the cockpit attack on September 30.
Who is Mad Sandhu? Popular LGBTQ influencer shot dead in Punjab
Oct 03, 2026, at 11:39 pm
Social media influencer Mad Sandhu, who had a significant following online, was shot dead in Amritsar, Punjab, on Saturday, prompting a police investigation.
India deepens Indo-Pacific Maritime outreach as INS Sahyadri, Kulish conclude naval exercise
Oct 03, 2026, at 10:59 pm
Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish have concluded their participation in the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) 2026, held in the Philippines under the theme ‘Anchored in Trust, United at Sea’.
Flydubai Attack: Dubai Crown Prince visits injured Indian pilot Smit Machchhar in hospital
Oct 03, 2026, at 06:08 pm
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Saturday visited Indian pilot Smit Machchhar in hospital, where he is undergoing treatment following an alleged mid-air attack by his Omani co-pilot on September 30.
Hyderabad temple attack: Man hits Goddess idol with sticks, attacks priest; BJP demands action
Oct 02, 2026, at 11:55 pm
A man attacked a priest and struck the idol of Goddess Santoshi with sticks at a temple in Hyderabad's Dilsukhnagar on Friday.
Dino Morea questioned for 6 hours in Rs 65 crore Mithi River desilting case
Oct 02, 2026, at 10:59 pm
Bollywood actor Dino Morea was questioned by the Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Friday in connection with the alleged Rs 65.54-crore Mithi River desilting case.
Hockey legend Pargat Singh named Punjab Congress chief, party sticks with Jat Sikh face
Oct 02, 2026, at 10:19 pm
The Congress has appointed former Indian hockey captain and Jalandhar Cantonment MLA Pargat Singh as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, replacing Amrinder Singh Raja Warring.
Oct 02, 2026, at 06:44 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday inaugurated the Dharavi Experience Centre on Gandhi Jayanti, marking Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary.
Oct 02, 2026, at 06:07 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: A woman was allegedly stripped and assaulted by bouncers at a nightclub in Assam's Khanapara area on Thursday night, NDTV reported.
‘Hanuman Chalisa gave me courage’: Smit Machchhar recounts flydubai cockpit battle to PM Modi
Oct 02, 2026, at 05:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar recited the Hindu devotional hymn Hanuman Chalisa for courage while battling his Omani co-pilot during a cockpit attack on a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight, media reports said.
Oct 02, 2026, at 01:37 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a video call with Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and praised him for his bravery after he prevented a plane carrying 174 passengers from crashing following an attack by his co-pilot.
PM Modi speaks to Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar who foiled crash plot, praises his courage
Oct 02, 2026, at 12:17 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, who reportedly saved lives by preventing his co-pilot from crashing the passenger aircraft, media reports said.
Putin praises Modi’s ‘good ideas’ to end Ukraine war, thanks Indian PM for peace efforts
Oct 02, 2026, at 10:42 am
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Indian PM Narendra Modi for his efforts to end the ongoing Ukraine war, appreciating him for his 'good ideas'.
India-France naval power on display: INS Trishul joins Exercise Varuna in Toulon
Oct 02, 2026, at 09:16 am
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, on September 22 to participate in the 24th edition of Exercise Varuna, the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy.
‘Good health, recovering well’: MEA updates on Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar
Oct 02, 2026, at 12:35 am
Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot injured in the Flydubai cockpit incident, has been shifted to Abu Dhabi for continued medical treatment and recovery, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
Picnic turns tragic: 8 Pune students drown in strong currents at Diveagar Beach
Oct 01, 2026, at 11:01 pm
Eight teenagers from Pune died after being swept into the sea by strong currents at Maharashtra’s Diveagar beach in Raigad district, turning a weekend picnic into a devastating tragedy.
Rahul as PM? Mamata says: ‘Don’t ask questions of this nature’
Oct 01, 2026, at 09:33 pm
Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee appears to be looking beyond Bengal, with her recent moves suggesting a renewed interest in playing a larger role within the Opposition camp.
India backs brave flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, Ambassador meets family after cockpit attack
Oct 01, 2026, at 06:26 pm
Dubai/IBNS: India’s Ambassador to the UAE, Dr. Deepak Mittal, on Thursday said he met the family of Captain Smit Machchhar and assured them of the Indian government’s full support for the pilot’s well-being and welfare.
Oct 01, 2026, at 02:37 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during a dramatic mid-air cockpit attack aboard a flydubai flight, saying his actions helped avert a tragedy similar to the 9/11 attacks.