Suresh Kalmadi, ex-Union Minister and controversial Commonwealth Games chief, passes away at 81
Jan 06, 2026, at 01:34 pm
Pune/IBNS: Former Union Minister and Congress veteran Suresh Kalmadi passed away on Tuesday at the age of 81, following a prolonged illness, media reports said.
Jan 06, 2026, at 12:23 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a big win for Hindus, the Madras High Court on Tuesday upheld a single-judge order permitting the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at the stone pillar atop Thiruparankundram hill in Tamil Nadu, observing that the issue had been “unnecessarily politicised”, media reports said.
Money dispute turned deadly? Telugu woman Nikitha's father breaks silence on US killing
Jan 06, 2026, at 10:20 am
The father of a Telugu woman who was allegedly killed by her former flatmate in the United States has claimed that his daughter had a monetary dispute with the suspect.
EC issues SIR hearing notice to cricketer Mohammed Shami; his brother Mohammed Kaif
Jan 05, 2026, at 11:20 pm
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami and his brother Mohammed Kaif have been issued notices by the Election Commission to appear for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing in Kolkata, officials confirmed on Monday.
India launches first indigenous pollution control vessel: Coast Guard’s Samudra Pratap commissioned!
Jan 05, 2026, at 05:18 pm
Marking a major step forward in India’s pursuit of Aatmanirbharta in shipbuilding and maritime capability development, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) ‘Samudra Pratap’, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), in Goa on Monday.
Family tragedy strikes Chitra Iyer: Sister Sharada dies while trekking in Oman
Jan 05, 2026, at 03:46 pm
Sharada Iyer, sister of Malayalam playback singer Chitra Iyer, died in a trekking accident in Oman’s Jebel Shams region, media reports said.
Returning from Liwa Festival, Indian expatriates loses three children in Abu Dhabi road tragedy
Jan 05, 2026, at 02:21 pm
At least four Indian expatriates, including three siblings and their domestic help, were killed in a car accident in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Sunday, according to media reports.
Jan 05, 2026, at 12:11 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in a case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots, media reports said.
Jan 04, 2026, at 07:05 pm
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi will undertake official visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from January 5 to 8, 2026, as part of India’s ongoing efforts to enhance defence cooperation and military-to-military engagement with friendly nations.
‘Deep concern’: India reacts after US captures Venezuela’s Maduro
Jan 04, 2026, at 02:31 pm
India on Sunday described recent developments in Venezuela as a “matter of deep concern” after tensions escalated following the reported capture of ousted President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by US special forces during a nighttime airborne operation in Caracas.
Shashi Tharoor calls US action against Venezuela a case of 'might is right'
Jan 04, 2026, at 01:32 pm
Former diplomat and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has offered a blunt assessment of the United States’ military action against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, describing it as a case of “might is right.”
Congress begins candidate selection for poll-bound states; Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to head Assam panel
Jan 04, 2026, at 01:10 pm
The Congress on Saturday initiated the process of selecting candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections, announcing the formation of Screening Committees for poll-bound states.
Kolkata CP urges elderly to stay alert against digital scams at ‘Pronam’ interaction
Jan 03, 2026, at 06:38 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Commissioner of Police (CP) Manoj Kumar Verma on Saturday urged senior citizens to remain vigilant against rising cases of digital fraud, warning that elderly people are among the most vulnerable targets of cyber scams.
India’s 125-year wait ends: Sacred relics of Lord Buddha finally return!
Jan 03, 2026, at 06:05 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics related to Lord Buddha, titled “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One,” on Saturday at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi.
Bloodbath in Bastar: 14 Maoists killed in twin Chhattisgarh encounters
Jan 03, 2026, at 02:23 pm
Raipur/IBNS: At least 14 Maoists were killed in two separate encounters with security forces in Chhattisgarh on Saturday morning, media reports said.
Politics enters IPL? Tharoor steps in as Shah Rukh Khan faces heat over Mustafizur Rahman
Jan 03, 2026, at 11:36 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has defended Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman’s participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) amid mounting political backlash over his signing by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), co-owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan.
68 seats, no voting: What’s really happening in Maharashtra’s civic polls?
Jan 03, 2026, at 11:10 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led ruling coalition in Maharashtra has secured 66 seats unopposed in the ongoing municipal corporation elections, raising questions over power dynamics in the state’s long-delayed civic polls, media reports said.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's son Raihan announces engagement to Aviva Baig, shares first glimpse
Jan 02, 2026, at 11:44 pm
Raihan Vadra, son of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and businessman Robert Vadra, has announced his engagement to longtime partner Aviva Baig.
Dharamshala student’s death leads to FIR over ragging, sexual assault; seniors, professor booked
Jan 02, 2026, at 11:03 pm
Three female students and a professor have been booked on charges of ragging and sexual assault following the death of a second-year student at a government college in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala, media reports said.
India issues stern notice to X, flags Grok’s role in targeting women with obscene content
Jan 02, 2026, at 09:22 pm
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a stern notice to X Corp for failing to comply with statutory due diligence obligations under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the IT Rules, 2021, raising serious concerns over the misuse of its AI service, Grok.
Historic moment! India’s first bullet train mountain tunnel breakthrough reached in Palghar
Jan 02, 2026, at 06:22 pm
Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced a significant milestone in the Bullet Train Project with the breakthrough of the second tunnel in Palghar, Maharashtra.
President Murmu unveils ‘Skill the Nation Challenge’ to make India AI-savvy
Jan 02, 2026, at 06:13 pm
Indian President Droupadi Murmu, has announced the ‘#SkillTheNation Challenge’, urging citizens, policymakers, educators, professionals and youth to actively participate in India’s AI learning movement by enrolling in the SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness) course on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH).
India and Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations months after Operation Sindoor
Jan 02, 2026, at 05:16 pm
India and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged lists of nuclear installations and facilities under a long-standing bilateral agreement that prohibits attacks on each other’s atomic sites.
Jan 02, 2026, at 03:54 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Madhya Pradesh after at least 10 people, including a six-month-old child, died of diarrhea caused by contaminated drinking water in Indore's Bhagirathpura, media reports said.
Jan 02, 2026, at 03:45 pm
Chennai/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday delivered a sharp message on India’s security posture, describing Pakistan as a “bad neighbour” and asserting New Delhi’s unquestionable right to protect its citizens from terrorism.
After Mamdani's letter, 8 US lawmakers push 'fair trial' for Umar Khalid amid UAPA case
Jan 02, 2026, at 03:36 pm
The Umar Khalid case has drawn renewed international attention after eight United States lawmakers urged India to ensure a fair and timely trial for the jailed activist, citing concerns over prolonged detention under anti-terror laws.
Jan 02, 2026, at 02:41 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has come under criticism from certain quarters after his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) signed Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for the upcoming season, amid reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.
Jan 02, 2026, at 01:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a New Year gift, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced the first-ever Vande Bharat Sleeper Train which will operate between Guwahati in Assam and Howrah in West Bengal.
Germany: Indian-origin student dies after jumping from building to escape fire on New Year
Jan 02, 2026, at 08:55 am
An Indian-origin student from Telangana died in a tragic fire accident in Germany on Wednesday, according to media reports.
Cricketer summoned after using Palestinian flag during league match in Jammu and Kashmir
Jan 01, 2026, at 11:12 pm
A controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after a cricketer was seen using a Palestinian flag during a domestic league match, prompting a police inquiry into the incident.