Big blow to TMC! Calcutta High Court disposes off plea against ED in I-PAC raid row
Jan 14, 2026, at 04:32 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In a setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday disposed off the ruling party’s petition against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the probe agency’s I-PAC raid, media reports said.
From nuclear energy to trade ties: Why the Jaishankar–Rubio call matters now?
Jan 14, 2026, at 03:54 pm
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation on Tuesday, discussing ongoing negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement and their shared interest in strengthening economic cooperation.
Multiple drones spotted along LoC in Rajouri sector; army opens fire, launches search ops
Jan 13, 2026, at 11:15 pm
Security forces were placed on high alert after multiple drones were spotted along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Doonga Gali area of the Keri sector in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi’s Jana Nayagan post fuels Congress churn over possible TVK outreach in Tamil Nadu
Jan 13, 2026, at 09:03 pm
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s strong public support for actor Vijay amid the controversy surrounding his film, Jana Nayagan, has injected fresh intrigue into Tamil Nadu politics, triggering speculation about a possible future alliance between the Congress and Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Karur stampede case: TVK chief Vijay summoned again by CBI, denies responsibility
Jan 13, 2026, at 08:19 pm
TVK chief and actor Vijay has been summoned again by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and asked to appear in Delhi on January 19 in connection with the Karur stampede tragedy that claimed 41 lives.
India’s BRICS 2026 logo unveiled — Here’s what it symbolises
Jan 13, 2026, at 04:04 pm
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Tuesday unveiled the logo, theme and official website of India’s BRICS Chairship 2026 at an event held in New Delhi.
India, Germany deepen cooperation in postal, express, logistics services
Jan 13, 2026, at 03:40 pm
India and Germany have taken a significant step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation in the postal, express and logistics sector with the signing and exchange of two key instruments on January 12 in Ahmedabad, during the visit of German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India.
Jan 13, 2026, at 02:04 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on January 17 inaugurate India’s first Vande Bharat Express sleeper train in West Bengal, just months ahead of the state Assembly elections.
Nagpur civic polls: Mother of four in fray despite Maharashtra’s two-child norm
Jan 13, 2026, at 12:23 am
A controversy has erupted ahead of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections after Pushpa Waghmare, a mother of four, filed her nomination despite a Maharashtra law barring candidates with more than two children from contesting civic polls, media reports said.
'Try cutting my legs': K Annamalai dares Raj Thackeray after ‘rasmalai’ slur over Mumbai remarks
Jan 12, 2026, at 09:57 pm
Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Monday hit back at Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray after being mocked as “Rasmalai,” daring those issuing threats against him to act on them.
Jan 12, 2026, at 09:08 pm
A merchant navy officer from Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district has found himself in the middle of an international maritime incident just weeks before his scheduled wedding.
'No country more essential than India': US envoy signals Trump visit next year
Jan 12, 2026, at 07:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The United States has described India as its most essential partner globally, with ambassador-designate Sergio Gor underlining the strategic importance of New Delhi in Washington’s foreign policy.
Modi–Merz meeting delivers big win for Indians: Germany allows visa-free airport transit
Jan 12, 2026, at 05:31 pm
Germany on Monday announced a visa-free airport transit facility for Indian citizens during bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Gandhinagar.
Indian Minister flies to Israel to boost blue food security — Here’s what’s planned
Jan 12, 2026, at 04:03 pm
Indian Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh will undertake an official visit to Israel from January 13–15 at the invitation of Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Avi Dichter, to participate in the Second Global Summit on Blue Food Security: Sea the Future, being held in Eilat.
Vijay’s Jana Nayagan reaches Supreme Court after CBFC row, release in limbo
Jan 12, 2026, at 03:28 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The makers of Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan on Monday moved the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court interim order that stayed a single-judge directive asking the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a UA certificate to the film, media reports said.
DRDO’s man-portable missile nails moving target in dramatic top-attack test
Jan 12, 2026, at 03:27 pm
The Third Generation Fire & Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM), featuring top-attack capability, was successfully flight-tested against a moving target in the KK Ranges, Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra, by the DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory, Hyderabad, on Sunday.
Kite diplomacy in Ahmedabad: Modi, German Chancellor share rare moment
Jan 12, 2026, at 02:58 pm
The Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad witnessed a rare moment of political bonhomie on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen flying kites alongside visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
ED moves Supreme Court seeking CBI FIR against Mamata Banerjee over I-PAC raid chaos
Jan 12, 2026, at 01:35 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved the Supreme Court seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly obstructing the central probe agency’s raid at political consultancy firm I-PAC, Bar and Bench reported.
Jan 11, 2026, at 11:00 pm
Suspected Pakistani drones were detected near the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) in the Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir, triggering a high alert among security forces, officials said.
Jan 11, 2026, at 08:36 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for the Kutch and Saurashtra regions in Rajkot, asserting that India is advancing with “remarkable certainty” at a time of heightened global uncertainty.
Ayodhya: Tense moments at Ram Temple after Kashmiri man tries to offer namaz inside complex
Jan 11, 2026, at 03:41 pm
A Kashmiri man was arrested after allegedly attempting to offer namaz inside the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya, sources told India Today.
Communal tensions in Tripura’s Unakoti leave several injured, houses destroyed
Jan 11, 2026, at 12:21 pm
Tension erupted between two communities in Tripura’s Unakoti district on Saturday following a dispute over subscription collection for a local fair, leaving at least five to six people injured and several houses damaged by fire, media reports said.
Non-veg food barred across Ayodhya Dham, online delivery platforms warned
Jan 11, 2026, at 12:05 pm
Ayodhya Food Commissioner Manik Chandra Singh on Saturday announced a complete ban on the sale and consumption of non-vegetarian food in hotels and restaurants across Ayodhya Dham, citing the city’s religious and cultural significance.
X blocks 3,500 posts, deletes 600 accounts after Centre flags obscene content: Report
Jan 11, 2026, at 11:30 am
Social media platform X has blocked 3,500 posts and removed nearly 600 accounts after the Centre flagged widespread circulation of obscene content on the platform, NDTV reported, quoting government sources.
Small plane crash in Odisha leaves 6 injured—What happened just 10 km after takeoff?
Jan 10, 2026, at 04:34 pm
At least six people were injured when a small aircraft crashed near Jalda A Block in the Raghunathpali area of Rourkela, Odisha, on Saturday, according to media reports.
IPAC raid row escalates! ED drags Mamata Banerjee to Supreme Court after High Court chaos
Jan 10, 2026, at 04:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday approached the Supreme Court seeking an urgent hearing in the case concerning West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s alleged resistance to the agency’s raid at the IPAC office and its head, Pratik Jain's residence, media reports said.
Breakthrough in India–EU trade deal? Goyal’s Brussels visit sparks fresh optimism
Jan 10, 2026, at 03:08 pm
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has concluded a two-day visit to Brussels on January 8–9, marking a significant step forward in negotiations for the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Jan 10, 2026, at 01:55 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: A major political storm erupted after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out coordinated raids on January 8 at six locations in West Bengal and four in Delhi linked to election management firm I-PAC.
India vs NYC Mayor: MEA hits back after Mamdani backs jailed activist Umar Khalid
Jan 10, 2026, at 10:57 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government on Friday strongly objected to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s letter expressing solidarity with jailed activist Umar Khalid, urging the US lawmaker to focus on his responsibilities at home.
Madras High Court stays UA certification for Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, no release until Jan 21
Jan 09, 2026, at 11:35 pm
The Madras High Court on Friday stayed an earlier single-judge order directing the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a UA certificate to Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay, and posted the matter for further hearing on January 21 after the Pongal holidays.