Mar 15, 2026, at 05:53 pm
The Election Commission of India on Sunday announced the polling schedule for assembly elections in four states and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Voting will take place between April 9 and April 29, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 4.
EC announces poll dates: Bengal on Apr 23 and 29; TN on Apr 23; Assam, Kerala, Puducherry on Apr 9
Mar 15, 2026, at 04:43 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission of India on Sunday announced the schedule for Assembly elections in four states—Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala—and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Assembly Polls: West Bengal to vote in two phases, counting to take place on May 4
Mar 15, 2026, at 04:31 pm
West Bengal will vote in two phases on April 23 and April 29, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced on Sunday.
Mar 15, 2026, at 04:02 pm
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced that her government will start paying the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) to state government employees from March.
Mar 15, 2026, at 01:26 pm
Singer-rapper Badshah has received a death threat from members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, days after he faced backlash over his new song ‘Tateeree’ for allegedly featuring objectionable lyrics targeting women and minors, media reports said.
5-state poll dates today? Big announcement expected at 4 PM
Mar 15, 2026, at 12:52 pm
The Election Commission of India is likely to announce the schedule for Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry later on Sunday.
Indian Navy’s INS Sudarshini docks in Malta, boosts maritime ties in Mediterranean
Mar 14, 2026, at 06:25 pm
The Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the historic port of Valletta, Malta on 12 Mar 2026, marking a significant milestone in her landmark transoceanic expedition Lokayan-26.
INS Trikand steals the show at Mauritius National Day parade
Mar 14, 2026, at 06:12 pm
INS Trikand concluded its port call at Port Louis on March 13, 2026, after participating in the Mauritius National Day celebrations.
Modi flags off major projects in poll-bound Bengal, 6 stations get Amrit Bharat tag
Mar 14, 2026, at 06:01 pm
PM Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the inauguration of six stations in West Bengal as Amrit Bharat Stations during his visit to the poll-bound state.
‘Fight to save Bengal’s soul’: Modi launches blistering attack on TMC at Kolkata rally
Mar 14, 2026, at 05:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Bharatiya Janata Party is determined to end the rule of the All India Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, which he described as a “maha jungle raj”, and promised to establish the rule of law in the state.
‘Countdown has begun’: PM Modi says TMC’s ‘jungle raj’ set to end in Bengal
Mar 14, 2026, at 04:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday alleged that the “jungle raj” run by the All India Trinamool Congress in West Bengal is nearing its end, as he sounded the assembly poll bugle while addressing a massive rally in Kolkata.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk set to walk free after nearly six months of detention
Mar 14, 2026, at 02:38 pm
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is set to be released after spending nearly six months in detention under the National Security Act, the Union government has confirmed.
BJP-TMC clash near Bengal minister’s home in Kolkata ahead of Modi’s Brigade rally
Mar 14, 2026, at 02:34 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A clash between supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress broke out in North Kolkata’s Girish Park on Saturday, barely an hour before a mega rally by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the city.
Is Mamata Banerjee facing political deadlock as SIR delay fuels President’s Rule talk in Bengal?
Mar 14, 2026, at 01:58 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: “Bengal people love those who love Bengal,” West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said while addressing newly appointed Governor R. N. Ravi, almost laying down the terms under which her government would cooperate with Lok Bhavan as the state stares at uncertainty over the upcoming assembly elections and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
‘Employers won’t hire women’: Supreme Court on mandatory menstrual leave plea
Mar 13, 2026, at 10:23 pm
Mandatory menstrual leave could negatively impact women’s employment prospects, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Friday while hearing a petition seeking directions for states to introduce paid menstrual leave policies.
Mar 13, 2026, at 04:53 pm
Amid rising tensions in West Asia and disruptions to global maritime trade, India has managed to move crude oil shipments through the volatile Strait of Hormuz using diplomacy rather than military force.
'Nobody will hire them': Supreme Court says menstrual leave would backfire, hurt women's careers
Mar 13, 2026, at 01:57 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concerns that mandating menstrual leave could discourage employers from hiring women, potentially affecting their career opportunities, media reports said.
Indian-origin brothers face over 400 years in jail after massive fraud conviction in US
Mar 13, 2026, at 10:31 am
Two Indian-origin brothers have been convicted in the United States in connection with a wide-ranging racketeering conspiracy involving multiple fraud schemes, federal officials said.
Farooq Abdullah blames ‘deeply rooted hatred’ in India after assassination attempt
Mar 12, 2026, at 08:28 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has demanded a thorough investigation into an attempted assassination during a wedding ceremony in Jammu, saying the incident reflects a deeply troubling atmosphere of hatred in the country.
Two oil tankers break Strait of Hormuz deadlock, reach India amid West Asia conflict
Mar 12, 2026, at 07:00 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Two crude oil tankers carrying nearly three million barrels of West Asian crude have reached India after successfully navigating the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz, offering a rare sign of movement in a maritime corridor that has witnessed severe disruption since the latest escalation in the Middle East.
Big diplomatic win! Iran allows Indian oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz
Mar 12, 2026, at 12:54 pm
New Delhi/Tehran/IBNS: In a major diplomatic relief for India amid the Middle East crisis, Iran has allowed Indian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over a potential crude supply crisis for the South Asian nation, media reports said.
India condemns Hormuz ship attack, says commercial shipping must not be targeted
Mar 12, 2026, at 12:18 am
India on Wednesday condemned an attack on a commercial cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that commercial shipping should not be targeted amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Opposition’s no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla fails after stormy Lok Sabha debate
Mar 11, 2026, at 09:30 pm
The Opposition’s no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was defeated on Wednesday after a heated debate in the lower house, marked by sharp exchanges and loud protests from Opposition benches.
India sends relief supplies to flood-hit Mozambique
Mar 11, 2026, at 05:39 pm
India on Tuesday dispatched food and relief assistance to flood-hit Mozambique, expressing solidarity with the African nation as it grapples with the impact of devastating floods.
Supreme Court allows first-ever passive euthanasia for 32-year-old man in coma for 13 years
Mar 11, 2026, at 02:16 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday permitted the withdrawal of life support for a 32-year-old man who has remained in a vegetative state for 13 years following an accident.
Mar 11, 2026, at 10:54 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Panic gripped several metro cities, including the national capital New Delhi, as customers started worrying about the availability of commercial LPG and LNG amid fears of supply shortages triggered by the escalating West Asia conflict, media reports said.
As Iran-US war disrupts global gas supply, India issues guidelines to manage shortages
Mar 11, 2026, at 12:27 am
The ongoing war between Iran and the United States in the Middle East has disrupted the global supply of natural gas, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a conflict zone for over two weeks.
Mumbai dentistry student dies by suicide, note alleges mental harassment by boyfriend
Mar 10, 2026, at 08:21 pm
A 24-year-old postgraduate dentistry student allegedly died by suicide at her home in Mumbai’s Antop Hill area, with a suicide note indicating that she had been facing mental harassment from her boyfriend, media reports said.
Kolkata: Mamata calls off dharna against SIR after five days, says ‘fight for justice’ will continue
Mar 10, 2026, at 08:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday called off her sit-in protest in Kolkata's downtown Esplanade area after five days, bringing an end to a high-profile demonstration over the SIR issue.
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns three months after operational meltdown
Mar 10, 2026, at 07:11 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India’s largest airline IndiGo has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Pieter Elbers, marking a significant leadership change for the company.