Modi welcomes AirTrunk's ₹3 lakh crore India investment as AI infrastructure race gathers pace
Jun 06, 2026, at 12:48 am
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed AirTrunk's proposed ₹3 lakh crore ($30 billion) investment in India, as the data centre operator unveiled plans to build 5GW of AI and cloud infrastructure capacity by 2030.
NIA nabs ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla in high-profile Bhangar blast case
Jun 05, 2026, at 11:47 pm
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday night arrested former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla from South 24 Parganas in West Bengal, shortly after identifying him as an absconder in the Bhangar blast case.
Indian graduate confronted in UK over alleged sexual grooming of minor
Jun 05, 2026, at 11:02 pm
A viral social media video has exposed a deeply troubling incident in the United Kingdom involving 27-year-old Pravna Bhatt, an Indian national accused of attempting to sexually groom a minor.
Jun 05, 2026, at 10:09 pm
The Tamil Nadu BJP suffered another setback on Friday as state secretary Sumathi Venkatesh resigned from her post and ended her association with the party, becoming the third prominent leader to quit after the exits of former state chief K. Annamalai and state vice-president Karu Nagarajan.
Mamata's numbers problem grows: Just 8 MLAs, 6 MPs attend crucial TMC meet
Jun 05, 2026, at 08:54 pm
Amid an escalating crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), only eight MLAs and six MPs attended a key meeting convened by former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee at her Kalighat residence in Kolkata on Friday.
Mamata Banerjee loyalist Firhad Hakim quits as Kolkata Mayor amid TMC turmoil
Jun 05, 2026, at 04:29 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Firhad Hakim has resigned as the Mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), days after party chief Mamata Banerjee accepted his request to step down, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the party following its electoral setback in West Bengal.
Annamalai exit fallout? BJP gives up Andhra Rajya Sabha seat in NDA rejig
Jun 05, 2026, at 02:20 pm
Vijayawada/IBNS: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai's resignation from the primary membership of the party has reportedly triggered a realignment of power-sharing arrangements within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh.
Annamalai quits BJP! Former Tamil Nadu chief set to launch own party after fallout?
Jun 05, 2026, at 11:42 am
Chennai/IBNS: The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered a major setback on Friday as its most prominent leader, K Annamalai, resigned from the saffron party, ending days of intense speculation over his political future, media reports said.
'Overwhelmed by support,' CJP calls off airport gathering ahead of June 6 protest
Jun 05, 2026, at 12:49 am
New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday called off plans for supporters to gather at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport to receive founder Abhijeet Dipke, saying the anticipated turnout could disrupt the public and create difficulties for security personnel.
No eviction plan for Kolkata's College Street hawkers: KMC commissioner dismisses rumours
Jun 04, 2026, at 11:42 pm
Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Commissioner Smita Pandey on Thursday dismissed reports claiming that hawkers in the College Street book market, often referred to as 'Boi Para' would face eviction, calling the claims baseless and the result of misinformation spread through social media and unverified reports.
Bengal: TMC leader Swarup Biswas arrested in extortion case amid Tollywood federation turmoil
Jun 04, 2026, at 11:14 pm
Swarup Biswas, brother of senior Trinamool Congress leader and former minister Arup Biswas, was arrested by the New Alipore Police on Thursday night in connection with an extortion case.
Tajpur port shift, water metro push: Bengal unveils new maritime roadmap
Jun 04, 2026, at 10:32 pm
The West Bengal government has proposed shifting the long-delayed deep-sea port project from Tajpur to nearby Dadanpatrabar while simultaneously unveiling an ambitious maritime development roadmap that includes Kolkata's entry into India's Water Metro network and participation in the Centre's Sagarmala 2.0 programme.
DMK to boycott INDIA bloc meet over Congress's support to Vijay, alliance under strain
Jun 04, 2026, at 10:22 pm
The opposition's INDIA alliance faces fresh turbulence after the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) announced it will skip the bloc's June 8 meeting in Delhi, accusing the Congress of betraying its long-time ally by backing Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Exit signals from Annamalai? BJP leadership tries to hold the line
Jun 04, 2026, at 09:11 pm
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has moved swiftly to dismiss speculation of a split in its Tamil Nadu unit after the party's disappointing performance in the state elections and the growing political clout of actor-turned-politician Vijay.
After TCS Nashik case, Wipro ex-staff alleges religious harassment, forced conversion pressure
Jun 04, 2026, at 08:31 pm
Pune/IBNS: Months after allegations of religious coercion and harassment surfaced at Tata Consultancy Services' (TCS) Nashik BPO unit, an ex-employee of Wipro has accused her former manager of religious harassment and attempting to pressure her into converting to Islam, prompting a police investigation and a complaint before the state's human rights body.
After MLA revolt, fresh buzz of Parliamentary split deepens Trinamool Congress crisis
Jun 04, 2026, at 08:19 pm
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing one of the most turbulent phases in its 28-year history after a major rebellion within its West Bengal legislative wing triggered fresh speculation about unrest among the party's Members of Parliament.
Jun 04, 2026, at 05:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) crackdown on Rajesh Exports has sparked a political controversy, with the Congress on Thursday questioning the Life Insurance Corporation of India’s (LIC) over 10% stake in the company, which is now under regulatory scrutiny.
Boost for Congress! Vijay allots Tamil Nadu's lone Rajya Sabha seat to key ally
Jun 04, 2026, at 04:00 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has allotted the state's lone vacant Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress, a key ally in the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government, media reports said.
Fresh trouble for Mamata: Complaint filed over explosive Amit Shah claim in Osman Hadi case
Jun 04, 2026, at 01:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee faces fresh trouble as a complaint has been filed against her over controversial remarks she made regarding Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the killing of Bangladeshi student leader Osman Hadi.
Jun 04, 2026, at 12:25 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the satirical online movement that has drawn attention for its unconventional political messaging, is preparing to take its campaign to the streets with a planned protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 6.
Delhi hotel fire: How years of safety violations turned Flourish Stay into a death trap
Jun 03, 2026, at 11:43 pm
The devastating fire at Delhi's Flourish Stay hotel that claimed 21 lives has exposed a pattern of alleged safety violations, unauthorised expansion and regulatory lapses that investigators believe contributed to the scale of the tragedy, media reports said.
Hours after taking oath, DK Shivakumar unveils road, housing and jobs push for Karnataka
Jun 03, 2026, at 11:05 pm
Just hours after being sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar announced a series of measures aimed at addressing some of the state's most pressing urban and employment challenges, signalling an early focus on governance and delivery.
A joke gone wrong? Comedian Yash Bhardwaj spent 47 days in Dubai detention centre
Jun 03, 2026, at 10:37 pm
Mumbai-based stand-up comedian Yash Bhardwaj has claimed he spent 47 days in detention in Dubai before being deported to India over a comedy video posted on social media that authorities allegedly viewed as a national security concern.
DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka CM, bringing two-year leadership tussle to an end
Jun 03, 2026, at 09:06 pm
Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister on Tuesday, bringing to an end a prolonged leadership tussle within the party that had dominated state politics for nearly two years.
India–South Africa tech pact: AI, Quantum, digital revolution incoming
Jun 03, 2026, at 08:13 pm
India and South Africa on Wednesday agreed to scale up bilateral cooperation in future technologies, with Artificial Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure and Advanced Manufacturing emerging as key priorities for the next phase of bilateral engagement.
Mamata Banerjee loyalist Firhad Hakim set to quit as Kolkata Mayor as TMC faces internal revolt
Jun 03, 2026, at 07:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Mamata Banerjee's close aide Firhad Hakim is all set to step down as Kolkata Mayor, adding to the challenges facing the party as it grapples with an intensifying internal crisis following its defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Jun 03, 2026, at 07:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The internal conflict within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) intensified on Tuesday after West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose recognised expelled party MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition.
ED summons TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in Bengal primary teacher recruitment scam probe
Jun 03, 2026, at 07:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday visited the Kalighat Road residence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee in south Kolkata to serve him a notice in connection with the investigation into the alleged primary teacher recruitment irregularities in West Bengal.
Delhi hotel inferno kills 21, many foreign nationals among victims
Jun 03, 2026, at 02:40 pm
Delhi/IBNS: At least 21 people lost their lives, and more than 40 others were rescued after a major fire engulfed a hotel building in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Tuesday morning.
Mamata's TMC splits wide open as 58 MLAs back expelled Ritabrata as Bengal LoP
Jun 03, 2026, at 02:07 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The disintegration of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress appeared to gather pace on Wednesday as a rebel faction, backed by nearly 60 MLAs, threw its weight behind expelled party leader Ritabrata Banerjee for the post of Leader of Opposition in the Assembly.