Modi begins Israel visit to boost defence, tech and strategic ties
Feb 25, 2026, at 11:00 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for a two-day State visit to Israel at the invitation of his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, with an aim to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across key sectors.
Modi to visit Israel: India at centre of talks as Netanyahu proposes 'hexagon' alliance
Feb 25, 2026, at 09:26 am
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced the formation of a new regional alliance aimed at countering Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood, according to media reports.
DGCA tightens safety norms for non-scheduled operators after recent chopper crashes
Feb 25, 2026, at 12:34 am
Following a spate of aviation accidents involving non-scheduled operators (NSOPs), the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced a series of enhanced safety measures aimed at improving oversight, accountability, and transparency in the sector.
Countdown to PM Modi's second historic Israel visit: Strategic talk, Knesset address await
Feb 24, 2026, at 11:30 pm
New Delhi/Tel Aviv: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on his second state visit to Israel on Wednesday, marking a landmark moment in India-Israel relations.
VK Sasikala to launch new party ahead of Tamil Nadu polls, takes on EPS
Feb 24, 2026, at 09:05 pm
In a dramatic political move ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, expelled AIADMK leader V K Sasikala on Monday announced that she will launch her own political party and field candidates, mounting a direct challenge to AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS).
Surat property tycoon’s death: Lover arrested amid 1.3 crore extortion claims
Feb 24, 2026, at 08:43 pm
The tragic death of Tushar Ghelani, a prominent real estate developer in Surat, has escalated into a high-stakes legal battle following the arrest of his long-time partner, Poonam Bhadoria.
Feb 24, 2026, at 05:27 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the development of a new Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of ₹1,677 crore.
Goodbye 'Kerala'? ‘Keralam’ name change proposal gets Cabinet nod
Feb 24, 2026, at 04:18 pm
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved a proposal to change the name of the state of ‘Kerala’ to ‘Keralam’.
Feb 24, 2026, at 03:56 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday allowed the deployment of judicial officers from Odisha and Jharkhand to adjudicate claims and objections related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal, media reports said.
‘Kerala lives in harmony, film’s portrayal wrong’: Kerala High Court raps Kerala Story sequel makers
Feb 24, 2026, at 03:31 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday rapped the makers of Kerala Story: Goes Beyond, observing that the controversial film appeared to portray the people of the state in a wrong light, media reports said.
Shirtless protest during AI Summit: Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib arrested
Feb 24, 2026, at 10:03 am
Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested Indian Youth Congress national president Uday Bhanu Chib after several rounds of questioning in connection with the shirtless protest staged at Bharat Mandapam during the recently held India AI Impact Summit 2026, an event attended by global leaders and technology executives.
Air ambulance crashes in Jharkhand’s Chatra district, all 7 onboard killed
Feb 24, 2026, at 12:12 am
An air ambulance carrying seven people crashed in Chatra district on Sunday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.
INS Sudarshini creates history in Egypt! Safaga Port witnesses landmark Lokayan-26 Moment
Feb 23, 2026, at 05:39 pm
Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Safaga, Egypt on Feb 21 as part of her ongoing Lokayan-26 deployment. Covering a distance of 1,832 nautical miles in 16 days, the passage from Salalah to Safaga marks a significant milestone, highlighting the resilience, confidence, and endurance of the ship’s crew.
India–Brazil deal to shield traditional knowledge from patent theft
Feb 23, 2026, at 05:30 pm
The National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), Brazil, and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, have entered into a cooperation arrangement granting access to the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) — a first-of-its-kind prior-art database documenting India’s traditional knowledge systems.
India urges all nationals to leave Iran 'by available means' as US-Iran tension grows
Feb 23, 2026, at 03:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India has asked its citizens to leave Iran “in view of the evolving situation” amid simmering tensions in the Middle East and the possibility of US strikes.
Feb 23, 2026, at 11:03 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Former Railway Minister and veteran West Bengal politician Mukul Roy died of cardiac arrest on Sunday night after a prolonged illness. He was 71.
Mexico kills cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’; Indian Embassy issues this advisory for its citizens
Feb 23, 2026, at 10:01 am
The Indian Embassy in Mexico has issued a safety advisory urging its citizens to seek shelter amid ongoing violence following the death of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho.”
Shot in the leg, still charged ahead: Army dog Tyson leads forces to 3 terrorists
Feb 22, 2026, at 10:02 pm
An Indian Army dog named Tyson displayed exceptional bravery during an anti-terror operation in the Chhatroo area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, helping security forces eliminate three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists hiding in the region.
Feb 22, 2026, at 09:21 pm
At least three terrorists were killed during a gunfight with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Sunday, White Knight Corps said.
Modi launches India’s fastest Metro! 82-km Namo Bharat Corridor goes fully live
Feb 22, 2026, at 03:18 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Meerut Metro at the Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, marking the launch of what is being described as India’s fastest metro system.
Big boost to India–Brazil ties! Landmark postal MoU signed during Lula's visit
Feb 22, 2026, at 02:02 pm
India and Brazil on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the postal sector, marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral collaboration in postal services, digital transformation and inclusive service delivery.
PM Modi to launch India’s fastest Metro in Meerut, dedicate full Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor
Feb 22, 2026, at 12:24 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India’s fastest metro system in Meerut on Sunday and dedicate the entire 82-km Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor to the nation, marking a significant boost to urban and regional mobility in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Feb 22, 2026, at 11:01 am
Eight people suspected of hatching a major terror conspiracy in India with alleged backing from Pakistan’s intelligence agency and Bangladesh-based extremist groups have been arrested in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, NDTV reported.
'Shame for our country!': Akhilesh Yadav slams Youth Congress over ‘shirtless’ protest at AI summit
Feb 22, 2026, at 10:19 am
Akhilesh Yadav, chief of the Samajwadi Party and an ally of the Indian National Congress within the INDIA bloc, on Saturday criticised the Indian Youth Congress for staging a “shirtless” protest during the AI Impact Summit, saying the act brought “shame” to the country in front of foreign delegates.
‘Will resist BJP’: Pratik Ur Rahaman joins TMC days after CPI-M exit
Feb 21, 2026, at 05:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Former CPI-M youth leader Pratik Ur Rahaman on Saturday joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC), ending all speculation over his political future.
Studying all developments: India reacts to US Supreme Court's order on Trump's tariffs
Feb 21, 2026, at 05:47 pm
The Indian government on Saturday said it has taken note of the US Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs and is closely studying the developments.
Bengal activist mocked a traffic slogan, now faces charges of 'endangering sovereignty'
Feb 21, 2026, at 05:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The arrest of a West Bengal-based social activist over a sarcastic social media post has reignited concerns about state overreach and the growing use of stringent criminal provisions to police online speech.
Big Boost for India’s steel ambitions as Brazil joins hands
Feb 21, 2026, at 03:42 pm
India’s Ministry of Steel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy to strengthen cooperation in mining and minerals critical to the steel sector.
No more cash at toll plazas? Big highway rule change from April 1
Feb 21, 2026, at 03:37 pm
In order to develop a fully digital National Highway tolling ecosystem, NHAI is contemplating completely discontinuing cash transactions at the National Highway fee plazas across the country from April 1.
Rahul Gandhi slams Modi as ‘compromised’, says PM can’t renegotiate India-US trade deal
Feb 21, 2026, at 12:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-US trade deal, hours after the US Supreme Court struck down former US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.