Jun 08, 2026, at 10:03 pm
The Delhi High Court on Monday expressed concern over the Centre's decision to reclaim several prime properties in Lutyens' Delhi, including the grounds of the historic Indian Polo Association (IPA), warning that the national capital risks losing its remaining green spaces.
'United we stand, divided we fall': Rahul Gandhi's message to INDIA allies
Jun 08, 2026, at 08:58 pm
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday delivered a strong message of unity at the INDIA bloc meeting, urging alliance partners to stop "pulling down each other" and work together to take on the BJP.
Jun 08, 2026, at 05:41 pm
India’s aerospace and defence (A&D) sector is entering a high-growth phase, but execution constraints could emerge as the biggest risk to sustaining momentum, according to a new PwC India study titled ‘Accelerating aerospace and defence manufacturing through operational excellence and supply chain resilience’.
Mamata's crisis deepens! 20 TMC Lok Sabha MPs back NDA as party splits in Parliament
Jun 08, 2026, at 04:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In another major setback for former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, 20 Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs have reportedly extended support to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), significantly boosting the ruling coalition's strength in Parliament.
India advises nationals to leave Iran amid escalating Middle-East tensions
Jun 08, 2026, at 03:24 pm
India on Monday issued a fresh advisory urging its nationals currently in Iran to avoid all non-essential travel and to leave the country by available means of transport, as tensions between Iran and Israel escalate.
Jun 08, 2026, at 02:33 pm
A confidential report prepared by the West Bengal Excise Department has alleged that sweeping changes introduced to the state's liquor distribution system in 2017 created a monopolistic structure that diverted thousands of crores of rupees and financially benefited senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, including party National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee.
TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy quits party as Mamata Banerjee's grip on parliamentarians appears to slip
Jun 08, 2026, at 01:21 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's visit to Delhi for an INDIA bloc meeting, Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy on Monday resigned from the post as well as the party, deepening the crisis within the outfit following its defeat in the recent Assembly elections.
'No music, separate timings': Kerala gym's 'Islamic-friendly' pitch sparks row
Jun 08, 2026, at 12:46 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: A controversy has erupted in Kerala's Palakkad district after a fitness centre promoted itself as an "Islamic-friendly gym" offering a no-music environment and separate workout timings for men and women, according to media reports.
Jun 08, 2026, at 12:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: As thousands of young Indians rallied behind the viral Cockroach Janta Party's call for accountability over exam leaks and unemployment, a parallel campaign quietly unfolded within sections of the Muslim community.
Jun 08, 2026, at 11:50 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The crackdown on Trinamool Congress leaders following the West Bengal Assembly elections intensified on Monday with the arrest of controversial party leader Jahangir Khan, according to media reports.
Jadavpur hawker eviction drive sparks chaos: Left leaders detained, protesters injured
Jun 08, 2026, at 10:38 am
South Kolkata's Jadavpur area witnessed a dramatic late-night showdown on Sunday as protesters clashed with security personnel over a hawker eviction drive, leading to the detention of political workers, including Left leader Srijan Bhattacharyya.
Jharkhand’s first commercial mango export to UK flagged off by APEDA in Kolkata
Jun 07, 2026, at 10:25 pm
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) of the Government of India has flagged off the first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand to the United Kingdom.
Mamata, Kejriwal meet in Delhi ahead of INDIA bloc huddle despite AAP's exit
Jun 07, 2026, at 10:23 pm
New Delhi: All India Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee met Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal in the national capital on Sunday, ahead of a key meeting of opposition parties under the INDIA bloc banner.
Jun 07, 2026, at 09:44 pm
In a political twist few in Bengal would have anticipated, Mira Bhattacharjee—the widow of former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and a respected figure within the state's Left legacy—has publicly praised the BJP government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for its rapid implementation of election promises.
Indian woman living in US says she appreciates India more now—Internet divided
Jun 07, 2026, at 07:41 pm
An Indian Instagram user currently living in the United States has sparked an online debate after sharing a video explaining why she has come to appreciate India more after moving abroad.
Mumbai Concert Tragedy: Law student collapses, declared dead at hospital; alcohol suspected
Jun 07, 2026, at 06:07 pm
A 28-year-old law student died after collapsing during a techno music concert in Mumbai on Saturday, with police suspecting that excessive alcohol consumption may have played a role in the incident.
Jun 07, 2026, at 02:50 pm
Kolkata witnessed the inaugural Joy-Freedom Ride motorcycle rally on Sunday, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the American Center, commemorating the enduring security partnership between India and the United States.
India, Nepal partner on language AI, digital public infrastructure under new MoU
Jun 07, 2026, at 02:28 pm
India and Nepal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborative framework for advancing Language Artificial Intelligence (AI), multilingual Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), and inclusive digital ecosystems across the two neighbouring countries.
Delhi University professor murder solved in 3 days! Bengal couple arrested over property dispute
Jun 07, 2026, at 01:46 pm
The murder of a Delhi University professor has been solved within three days, with Delhi Police arresting a couple from West Bengal who allegedly travelled nearly 1,400 kilometres to execute the crime over a property dispute.
Odisha engineer under vigilance scanner after ₹2 crore found in family-linked bank lockers
Jun 07, 2026, at 01:18 pm
In a major anti-corruption operation, Odisha Vigilance on Saturday conducted simultaneous raids at nine locations linked to government engineer Baikuntha Nath Behera, recovering around ₹2 crore in cash from bank lockers allegedly associated with his family.
Fake pizza order, fatal ambush: Telangana man shot dead in US
Jun 07, 2026, at 11:57 am
A 28-year-old Indian man from Telangana was shot dead in the United States while delivering a pizza order that his family believes was a deliberate trap designed to lure him to a secluded location.
'Every rupee must reach treasury': Vijay targets liquor shop revenue diversions
Jun 07, 2026, at 09:23 am
In his first Cabinet meeting after taking office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay is learnt to have ordered a sweeping crackdown on alleged leakages, unofficial collections and "party fund" practices linked to the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), directing officials to ensure that all revenue generated through liquor sales reaches the State treasury.
Jun 06, 2026, at 11:33 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday accused the former Trinamool Congress (TMC) government of obstructing railway and metro projects in West Bengal for years, alleging that a lack of cooperation, delayed clearances and legal challenges slowed infrastructure development across the state.
India always followed policy of strategic autonomy: Ex-Indian Army chief M.M. Naravane
Jun 06, 2026, at 06:28 pm
Former Chief of the Army Staff Gen. M.M. Naravane (PVSM, AVSM, VSM, SM, Retd.) on Saturday said that India has consistently followed a policy of “strategic autonomy” in addressing key international issues.
Cockroach Janta Party protest: Six detained as Delhi Police moves to avert clashes at Jantar Mantar
Jun 06, 2026, at 04:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Police detained six people as a precautionary measure to prevent a potential clash between two groups during the inaugural protest organised by the satirical campaign group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in the national capital.
Jun 06, 2026, at 03:39 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the inaugural protest organised by the satirical campaign group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy.
Jun 06, 2026, at 02:21 pm
West Bengal Governor RN Ravi on Saturday highlighted India’s growing defence capabilities, noting that the country’s defence exports reached a record Rs 38,424 crore ($4.11 billion) in the financial year 2025-26.
Jun 06, 2026, at 01:21 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Calls for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan grew louder from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) camp as its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, arrived at the Jantar Mantar protest site in New Delhi on Saturday as scheduled.
Jun 06, 2026, at 11:58 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has threatened to launch a hunger strike if any member of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is arrested during the group's mega protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke lands in Delhi ahead of Jantar Mantar mega protest
Jun 06, 2026, at 11:23 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke arrived in the national capital on Saturday as the online satirical campaign group gears up for a mega protest at Jantar Mantar.