Is Mamata losing her own party? Expelled TMC leader claims backing of over two-thirds MLAs
Jun 03, 2026, at 11:36 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee could be facing the biggest challenge to her authority within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after a large group of rebel MLAs reportedly gathered at the Legislative Assembly for a crucial meeting.
CBSE chairman, secretary out! New team takes charge amid exam evaluation storm
Jun 02, 2026, at 11:17 pm
The Centre has appointed senior IAS officer Prashant Sitaram Lokhande as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education and Indian Information Service officer Varun Bhardwaj as its Secretary, as the board grapples with a widening controversy over its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and the awarding of a key contract to a private company.
G Parameshwara likely to be sole Deputy CM in DK Shivakumar government: Reports
Jun 02, 2026, at 10:26 pm
Former Karnataka Congress chief G. Parameshwara is set to be appointed Deputy Chief Minister in the new government led by Chief Minister-designate D. K. Shivakumar, NDTV, quoting sources, reported, bringing clarity to the party's power-sharing arrangement ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.
CBSE chairman, secretary transferred amid on-screen marking row; probe ordered into tender process
Jun 02, 2026, at 09:45 pm
The Chairman and Secretary of the Central Board of Secondary Education — Rahul Singh and Himanshu Gupta — have been transferred amid mounting controversy over the board's newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.
Only 6 MLAs show up as Mamata roars ‘fight or die’ in dramatic return to street politics
Jun 02, 2026, at 08:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee returned to the streets in a major political protest on Tuesday, adopting the combative style that defined much of her political career.
From domestic help to Bengal minister: Kalita Majhi’s extraordinary rise to power
Jun 02, 2026, at 07:35 pm
Kalita Majhi, who once worked as a domestic help to support her family, has taken another major step in her political journey after being sworn in as a Minister of State in the West Bengal government.
India and Germany explore deep-tech partnership in Quantum, Space and Advanced Technologies
Jun 02, 2026, at 06:11 pm
India and Germany on Tuesday explored a future-oriented partnership in quantum communication, photonics, quantum satellite communication, space technologies and deep-tech innovation.
Jun 02, 2026, at 05:25 pm
A major engineering milestone has been achieved in the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project with the successful breakthrough of the third mountain tunnel (MT-07) at Ambesari village in Dahanu Taluka of Palghar district, Maharashtra, the Ministry of Railways said on Tuesday.
Jun 02, 2026, at 05:04 pm
India may soon face an unexpected labour challenge: a shortage of blue-collar workers at home as developed economies increasingly look abroad to fill critical workforce gaps.
Jun 02, 2026, at 01:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The online campaign of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is set to hit the ground as its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, on Monday announced a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 6.
D-Company rattled? Dhurandhar’s underworld portrayal sparks controversy
Jun 02, 2026, at 12:03 am
Reports surrounding the Bollywood spy thriller Dhurandhar have triggered controversy, with NDTV's sources claiming that its portrayal of underworld figures has unsettled elements linked to organised crime networks.
'No grey area between good and bad': Tamil Nadu CM Vijay explains his black-and-white suits
Jun 01, 2026, at 09:29 pm
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday offered an unusual explanation for his much-discussed black-and-white suits, saying the colours reflect his approach to governance.
Jun 01, 2026, at 05:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Political speculation is intensifying in West Bengal after a series of developments within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) triggered comparisons with the splits that reshaped Maharashtra’s political landscape.
Will Annamalai float his own party? Cryptic Coimbatore posters spark buzz
Jun 01, 2026, at 04:27 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Speculation over whether former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai is preparing to launch his own political outfit has intensified after posters bearing his image and a cryptic message surfaced across Coimbatore, media reports said.
India, Australia take defence ties to next level with major security push
Jun 01, 2026, at 04:13 pm
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles on Sunday co-chaired the second India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, reaffirming their commitment to deepening strategic and defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
'Fake signature' row: TMC expels MLAs Ritabrata Banerjee, Sandipan Saha over 'anti-party activities'
Jun 01, 2026, at 03:42 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday expelled two of its legislators, Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee, from the party's primary membership with immediate effect, citing alleged anti-party activities and conduct considered detrimental to the organisation.
Jun 01, 2026, at 03:16 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged discrepancies in the signatures of Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislators, while party national general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee on Monday skipped a summon and he has sought more time to appear before investigators, citing health issues following the recent assault in South 24 Parganas.
India-Mongolia spiritual bond: Sacred Buddha relics draw thousands of devotees in Ulaanbaatar
Jun 01, 2026, at 09:50 am
In a significant milestone in India–Mongolia cultural and spiritual relations, the sacred relics of Arhat Sariputra and Arhat Mahamoggallana, the two chief disciples of Lord Buddha, were ceremonially enshrined at the Gandantegchenling Monastery in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima (Vesak Day) 2026.
Who is General NS Raja Subramani? India's third Chief of Defence Staff takes charge
May 31, 2026, at 10:45 pm
General NS Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, assumed charge as the third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs on Sunday.
New Delhi to host key India-Australia Defence Talks amid Indo-Pacific focus
May 31, 2026, at 08:17 pm
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles will co-chair the second India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue in New Delhi on June 1.
Why India sent a military aircraft carrying ancient Buddhist relics to Mongolia?
May 31, 2026, at 08:06 pm
An Indian Air Force IL-76 strategic airlift aircraft, Gajraj, transported the sacred relics of Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana, the chief disciples of Gautama Buddha, from Delhi to Mongolia on May 30.
Rahul Gandhi meets students in CBSE evaluation dispute, questions ‘anti-national’ labels
May 31, 2026, at 06:40 pm
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday stepped into the growing controversy surrounding CBSE’s Class 12 evaluation process, meeting students who questioned discrepancies in their answer sheets.
May 31, 2026, at 03:20 pm
India has signed an agreement to export the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to Vietnam, while a similar deal with Indonesia is in the final stages, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore.
Political heat rises: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee 'attacked' a day after Abhishek's Banerjee's heckling
May 31, 2026, at 02:39 pm
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee was allegedly attacked outside the Chanditala Police Station in West Bengal's Hooghly district on Saturday when he arrived to submit a memorandum protesting the arrest of party workers following the recent Assembly elections.
Chaos in Kasol: Tourist fires at local after heated argument
May 31, 2026, at 12:20 pm
A popular tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh was gripped by panic on Saturday evening after a dispute between tourists and locals in Kasol escalated into gunfire, leaving one person injured, media reports said.
Dream cut short! Para Asian Games qualifier shot dead by rival athlete in Ghaziabad
May 31, 2026, at 11:53 am
A promising career in Indian para athletics came to a tragic end after 25-year-old national-level para athlete Chirag Tyagi was allegedly shot dead by a fellow competitor and longtime friend in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, just months before he was set to represent the country at the Para Asian Games in Japan.
Ghaziabad teen murder: Main accused Asad killed in police encounter days after Bakrid stabbing
May 31, 2026, at 11:30 am
The main accused in the murder of 17-year-old Surya Pratap Chauhan was killed in a police encounter in Ghaziabad late on Saturday, days after the teenager's stabbing sparked outrage and protests across the city.
Delhi building collapse near Saket Metro: 12 rescued, two critically injured
May 31, 2026, at 10:44 am
A five-storey commercial building near the Saket Metro station in south Delhi collapsed on Saturday evening, triggering a massive rescue operation and leaving at least 12 people rescued, including two who suffered critical injuries.
May 31, 2026, at 09:18 am
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday claimed that her nephew and Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee suffered blood clots in his chest after being attacked during a visit to Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas.
'Rulers became killers': Mamata blames BJP after Abhishek Banerjee assaulted in Bengal
May 30, 2026, at 10:39 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A dramatic confrontation unfolded in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on Saturday after Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was assaulted by a crowd during a visit to Sonarpur, triggering a fresh political battle between the TMC and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).