Veeramani POCSO row: MK Stalin denies DMK shielding allegations, TVK hits back
Sep 25, 2026, at 12:27 am
DMK president M.K. Stalin has rejected allegations that his government attempted to protect granite businessman R. Veeramani in the POCSO case involving alleged sexual abuse of minor girls, saying no order was issued by the previous administration to shield anyone.
Rahul Gandhi calls Gyanesh Kumar ‘deshdrohi', demands his resignation; BJP hits back
Sep 24, 2026, at 11:11 pm
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday escalated his attack on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the BJP, alleging that the electoral process had been compromised and warning that the consequences extended far beyond individual elections.
IIT Bombay student’s parents begin hunger strike, demand arrest of officials
Sep 24, 2026, at 07:03 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died by suicide in his hostel room, began a hunger strike at Azad Maidan on Thursday, demanding the arrest of institution officials named in the First Information Report (FIR) registered in connection with his death.
Sep 24, 2026, at 06:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday renewed his “vote chori” attack on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, arguing that the alleged discrepancies in the electoral process had resulted in the “disappearance of anti-incumbency” against the Modi government.
Sep 24, 2026, at 06:01 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In a partial relief for Congress' Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan, the Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed that he not be treated as arrested in a 2007 Khejuri case and ordered police not to take further steps against him in the case until October 12.
Opposition readies fresh impeachment push against Gyanesh Kumar over SIR report
Sep 24, 2026, at 05:13 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Opposition is gearing up to move a fresh motion seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over an investigative report on the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR), NDTV reported.
‘Resign in 48 hours or face nationwide agitation’: CJP’s ultimatum to Gyanesh Kumar over SIR row
Sep 24, 2026, at 04:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has given Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar a 48-hour deadline to resign over an investigative media report on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) that has triggered a political controversy in the country.
‘I don’t care if you die’: Driver’s chilling response before Noida bus went up in flames
Sep 24, 2026, at 02:11 pm
Noida/IBNS: The First Information Report (FIR) related to the deadly Noida bus fire has revealed that the driver and conductor allegedly refused to stop smoking inside the bus despite passengers' appeals after they sensed a burning smell minutes before the blaze, media reports said.
Contempt case against CEC Gyanesh Kumar? Supreme Court advocate seeks AG's consent
Sep 24, 2026, at 01:58 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A Supreme Court advocate has sought the consent of Attorney General for India R. Venkataramani to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, following a recent investigative report concerning the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Days after Jamui outrage, another girl sexually harassed in Bihar; 4 arrested
Sep 24, 2026, at 01:13 pm
Patna/IBNS: In another shocking incident in Bihar, a teenage girl was allegedly sexually harassed in Samastipur, days after a similar incident in the state triggered widespread outrage, media reports said.
‘Gyanesh, it’s done bro!’: CJP turns up heat on CEC after explosive SIR report
Sep 24, 2026, at 11:43 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the political storm over an investigative report on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has stepped up pressure on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, calling for reforms in the Election Commission of India (ECI).
9 burnt to death as sleeper bus carrying 35 catches fire on Noida highway
Sep 24, 2026, at 10:46 am
Noida/IBNS: At least nine people, including a woman, were burnt to death and several others were injured after a sleeper tourist bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, late Wednesday night, media reports said.
Aaditya Thackeray rejects ₹500-crore notice from Disha Salian's father, says 'will not apologise'
Sep 24, 2026, at 12:32 am
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has rejected a ₹500-crore defamation notice issued by Satish Salian, father of late celebrity manager Disha Salian, over two posts published on Thackeray's X account.
Indian seafarer killed in ship attack off Oman, 19 rescued
Sep 24, 2026, at 12:05 am
An Indian seafarer was killed after the commercial vessel MV Cape Dao came under attack off the east coast of Oman while sailing towards India, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday.
IIT Bombay student suicide: CCTV shows Sahil Wakode caught cheating during exam
Sep 23, 2026, at 11:00 pm
CCTV footage from the IIT Bombay examination hall has emerged in the case involving the death by suicide of 22-year-old student Sahil Wakode, showing the moments when an invigilator stopped him during an exam last Friday.
What is KAVACH 4.0? Indian Railways just commissioned it on South Central Railway
Sep 23, 2026, at 08:05 pm
Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in railway safety with the successful commissioning of KAVACH Version 4.0 for the first time on South Central Railway (SCR). The upgradation from KAVACH Version 3.2 to Version 4.0 has been successfully completed over 108 Route Kilometres on the Malkajgiri-Kamareddi section of Hyderabad Division.
Warships, air operations and special forces: India-Sri Lanka naval exercise ends
Sep 23, 2026, at 07:47 pm
The 13th edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, concluded at Visakhapatnam on September 21.
India signs Rs. 810 crore deal for 160 advanced Airfield-Busting Weapons for IAF
Sep 23, 2026, at 07:19 pm
The Indian Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the procurement of 160 Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW) along with associated equipment for the Indian Air Force (IAF), at a total cost of ₹810.79 crore.
Delhi: Key accused Asif, among three, arrested for gang rape of minor near Kalkaji Mandir
Sep 23, 2026, at 04:01 pm
Police have arrested three men, including one injured in a brief exchange of gunfire, for the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park near New Delhi's Kalkaji Mandir.
ECI breaks silence on SIR row: Poll body says all decisions were ‘unanimous’ despite differences
Sep 23, 2026, at 02:57 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In its first public response to The Indian Express report on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday said all decisions taken by the poll panel over the past year were "unanimously" taken despite differences of opinion during internal deliberations.
Sep 23, 2026, at 01:25 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Opposition parties have targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his removal and a court-monitored probe following an investigative report by The Indian Express that reported internal objections within the Election Commission of India (ECI) over decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Sep 23, 2026, at 12:47 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A fresh faceoff between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Opposition has erupted over the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls following an investigation by The Indian Express that reported internal objections within the Election Commission of India (ECI) over several decisions related to the voter revision exercise.
IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla sent on leave amid Sahil Wakode death controversy: Report
Sep 23, 2026, at 11:36 am
Mumbai/IBNS: IIT Bombay Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who is at the centre of the controversy surrounding the alleged suicide of second-year student Sahil Wakode, has been sent on leave by the institution, NDTV reported.
Narendra Modi's Canada visit confirmed: Carney eyes trade deal by year-end
Sep 23, 2026, at 09:09 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada in December, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday, as the two countries seek to conclude a trade agreement by the end of this year.
India-OPEC energy talks: Puri, Haitham Al Ghais discuss oil stability, energy security
Sep 23, 2026, at 01:45 am
The seventh High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue was held in New Delhi on Tuesday, with discussions focusing on oil market stability, energy security and the need for adequate and timely investment across the oil industry.
India-Japan bilateral air exercise ends: Tejas, Rafale and Su-30 MKI join Veer Guardian 2026
Sep 23, 2026, at 01:07 am
The bilateral air exercise ‘Veer Guardian 2026’ between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) concluded at Air Force Station Jodhpur on Tuesday.
Karnataka man murdered in Sharjah, body found cut into nine parts: Brother
Sep 22, 2026, at 11:57 pm
A man from Karnataka's Udupi district was allegedly murdered in Sharjah, with his body later found cut into nine parts and packed inside two bags, his brother said on Tuesday.
Suvendu Adhikari meets Ambani, discusses big investment and job opportunities in Bengal
Sep 22, 2026, at 11:27 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday met Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Director Anant Ambani at their Mumbai residence, where they discussed possibilities for industrial growth and employment generation in the state.
Bihar minor assault horror: Key accused shot in legs by cops
Sep 22, 2026, at 04:28 pm
Police shot one of the key accused in the legs after arresting him in connection with the alleged sexual assault and harassment of two minors in Bihar’s Jamui district, an incident that triggered widespread outrage after a video of the episode went viral on social media.
From SFI bastion to ABVP sweep: What happened at Kerala's Tripunithura college?
Sep 22, 2026, at 03:01 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has swept the Tripunithura Government Sanskrit College Union elections, securing all 12 general seats, media reports said.