Modi meets BRICS security officials, calls for deeper cooperation on terrorism and cybersecurity
Jun 24, 2026, at 12:39 am
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met national security advisers and senior security officials from BRICS countries, highlighting the bloc's growing role in addressing global security challenges.
India slams Pak Minister Khawaja Asif’s war remarks, calls them ‘desperate bid to cover failings’
Jun 23, 2026, at 11:51 pm
India on Tuesday strongly rejected remarks made by Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on water security threat, describing them as a “desperate attempt” by Islamabad to divert attention from its internal problems and alleged human rights violations.
NHAI, NCAER join hands to set up India's first research centre on transport economics
Jun 23, 2026, at 09:02 pm
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish India's first dedicated research centre focused on the economics of transportation, mobility and logistics.
Pakistan's Rafale narrative takes fresh hit as Indian Air Force document lists all 36 jets
Jun 23, 2026, at 08:44 pm
Pakistan's repeated claims that India lost multiple Rafale fighter aircraft during Operation Sindoor have been contradicted once again by an official Indian Air Force (IAF) document, which seeks bridge support for the entire fleet of 36 Rafale jets currently in service, media reports said.
Bride-to-be held for fiance's murder after fort fall in Maharashtra; Instagram tribute under scanner
Jun 23, 2026, at 08:31 pm
What was initially believed to be a tragic accident has turned into a chilling murder investigation in Maharashtra, with a woman accused of killing her fiance months before their lavish wedding.
Jun 23, 2026, at 04:12 pm
Four Indian cargo vessels carrying essential shipments of urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), and sulphur have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz last week, despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the region amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict.
Planning Haj in 2027? India announces major changes, Kolkata added as embarkation point
Jun 23, 2026, at 03:49 pm
Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday released the Haj Policy 2027 and announced that the Haj Committee of India has begun inviting applications from prospective pilgrims for Haj 2027.
No Hindi, no NEET: Vijay reignites Tamil Nadu's biggest political flashpoints
Jun 23, 2026, at 12:52 pm
Chennai/IBNS: The Centre's three-language policy and the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) came under sharp criticism from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, who reiterated the state's long-standing opposition to both issues while defending Tamil and English as sufficient for the state's educational framework.
“Papa, help me": Victim's final call echoes as 15 die in Lucknow building blaze
Jun 23, 2026, at 11:11 am
Four people, including the owner of the building, were arrested after a fire broke out at a three-storey commercial building in the north Indian city of Lucknow on Monday, leaving 15 people, including five women, dead.
Bride-to-be, parents found dead in Karnataka a day before wedding; harassment angle probed
Jun 22, 2026, at 11:33 pm
A 21-year-old bride-to-be and her parents were found dead at their residence in Karnataka's Mysuru district, just a day before her wedding, in a case that police suspect to be a suicide linked to alleged harassment.
Jun 22, 2026, at 11:17 pm
A Congress rally in Bengaluru allegedly caused severe traffic congestion on Sunday, leaving several National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) aspirants struggling to reach their examination centres on time.
Jun 22, 2026, at 10:11 pm
In a major political setback for Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, six of the party's nine Lok Sabha MPs joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Mumbai on Monday, capping days of intense speculation over a possible split in the parliamentary wing.
Ritabrata Banerjee-led 'real TMC' forms new committee ousting Mamata, suspends Abhishek
Jun 22, 2026, at 09:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The internal crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) intensified on Monday after a faction led by rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee announced the formation of a new organisational committee, excluding the party's key founder Mamata Banerjee, and suspended Abhishek Banerjee, according to sources familiar with the developments.
Lucknow: 15 dead as blaze rips through building housing pet shop, animation centre
Jun 22, 2026, at 06:52 pm
Lucknow/IBNS: At least 15 people lost their lives after a major fire swept through a three-storey commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday, prompting an extensive rescue operation and a high-level investigation ordered by the Uttar Pradesh government.
Aadhaar app crosses 31 million downloads in five months
Jun 22, 2026, at 05:25 pm
India has recorded over 31 million downloads of the Aadhaar App within less than five months of its launch, according to an official government statement.
India in early talks with UAE to export BrahMos and Akashteer Systems: Reports
Jun 22, 2026, at 05:05 pm
The Indian government is in discussions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the possible export of some of its major defence systems, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air defence command-and-control system, according to media reports.
TMC rebel MPs plan defamation suit against Mahua Moitra over ‘Rs 40 crore bribe’ claim
Jun 22, 2026, at 05:02 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A fresh confrontation has emerged within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), with a group of rebel MPs reportedly preparing legal action against party colleague Mahua Moitra over her allegations that parliamentarians who left the party were paid large sums of money to switch sides.
20% DA hike, 1 lakh jobs, IIT-IIM-AIIMS: BJP's first Bengal budget unveils mega promises
Jun 22, 2026, at 03:20 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: State government employees, including teaching and non-teaching staff, received a major boost in the first budget presented by West Bengal's inaugural Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government as Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced a 20 percent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) on Monday.
What is NAFEX.in? Amit Shah will launch NAFED's auction portal tomorrow
Jun 22, 2026, at 03:13 pm
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will launch NAFED's auction portal, NAFEX.in, on June 23 at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan in New Delhi.
Jun 22, 2026, at 12:46 am
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday described the Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s decision to rename Suhrawardy Avenue as Gopal Mukherjee Road as a “historic” move, saying it would help correct a long-standing historical wrong.
Ammonia gas leak horror: 7 workers dead in Tamil Nadu seafood plant tragedy
Jun 21, 2026, at 05:44 pm
At least seven workers died, and several others were hospitalised after an ammonia gas leak at a seafood export unit in Tamil Nadu's Thiruvallur district on Sunday, media reports said.
Indian Railways hikes fine for ticketless travel to Rs. 500 — New rule from June 20
Jun 21, 2026, at 03:48 pm
The Indian Railways has announced that passengers travelling without a valid ticket will now face a minimum fine of ₹500, effective June 20. Previously, the penalty stood at ₹250.
India’s naval might gets a massive boost as Modi unveils 3 indigenous warships. Details inside
Jun 21, 2026, at 02:22 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three indigenously designed and built naval platforms — INS Dunagiri, an advanced stealth frigate; INS Sanshodhak, a large hydrographic survey vessel; and INS Agray, an anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft — at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata.
'She is doing poorly in Italy': Trump hits back as Meloni feud escalates
Jun 21, 2026, at 01:25 pm
A public spat between US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni intensified on Saturday after the two leaders exchanged sharp remarks over an alleged request for a photograph during the recent G7 Summit in France.
Jun 21, 2026, at 12:57 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday led the nation in celebrating the 12th International Day of Yoga at Kolkata's iconic Red Road, joining thousands of yoga enthusiasts in a mass demonstration of the Common Yoga Protocol.
'Absurd': India tears into Pak Prez Asif Ali Zardari over remarks on Muslim sites
Jun 21, 2026, at 10:15 am
India has strongly rejected comments made by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari regarding alleged threats to Muslim religious sites in the country, describing them as "unwarranted", "absurd" and a politically motivated attack.
‘Bengal freed from its chains’: PM Modi hails BJP govt’s early impact on ‘Paschimbanga Divas’
Jun 20, 2026, at 07:11 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) landmark victory in West Bengal, saying the new government led by Suvendu Adhikari had infused fresh energy into the state and accelerated efforts to overcome long-standing challenges.
Jun 20, 2026, at 06:28 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: At least four people lost their lives, and several others were injured or trapped after a portion of an under-construction assembly hall at a prominent Hanuman temple collapsed in Maharashtra’s Parbhani district on Saturday.
Jun 20, 2026, at 06:05 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a clarification regarding the controversy surrounding a Nagpur-based candidate who was allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi for the NEET UG 2026 re-test.
“If not India, then who?” Palestinian Embassy makes urgent appeal to New Delhi for medical aid
Jun 20, 2026, at 05:40 pm
The Palestinian Embassy in India has appealed to the international community, including India, to provide urgent medical aid, stating that Gaza’s healthcare system has collapsed amid the ongoing conflict with Israel.