Delhi horror: Teen allegedly gangraped, stabbed to death and dumped in field; dogs eat parts of body
Sep 18, 2026, at 11:05 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a horrific incident, a 16-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped by four people, including three juveniles, before being stabbed to death and her body dumped in an open field in Delhi, media reports said.
TMC name, symbol frozen: EC tells rival factions to pick new identities ahead of Bengal bypolls
Sep 17, 2026, at 11:38 pm
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued an interim order freezing the use of the All India Trinamool Congress name and its reserved “Flowers & Grass” election symbol for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly bypolls, amid a dispute between rival factions claiming control of the party.
Police flag 50 investment apps suspected of being used in cyber fraud
Sep 17, 2026, at 07:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Police and Bidhannagar City Police have issued a public warning about around 50 mobile applications that they say are being used by cybercriminals to target people through fraudulent online investment schemes.
Sep 17, 2026, at 02:25 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday, September 17, as prominent personalities and political leaders extended birthday wishes to him.
Sep 17, 2026, at 01:33 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The transfer of West Bengal IPS officer Bushra Bano has triggered a political controversy after Hindu groups objected to her use of Islamic greetings, including “Assalam Alaikum”, in an inspirational video for civil service aspirants.
Trump welcomes Modi's opium crackdown as India remains on US drug list
Sep 17, 2026, at 12:02 am
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised India's efforts to tackle illicit opium cultivation and strengthen supply-chain controls, signalling continued cooperation between Washington and New Delhi on counter-narcotics efforts.
India rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Commission, says 'no legal basis'
Sep 16, 2026, at 11:38 pm
India on Wednesday strongly rejected the so-called Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, which was operationalised in Islamabad, asserting that Pakistan has no authority to enter into any arrangement concerning territories that India considers to be under its illegal and forcible occupation.
Aaditya Thackeray denies Disha Salian case link, calls allegations 'evidence-free'
Sep 16, 2026, at 08:57 pm
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has denied any connection with the death of Disha Salian, the former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, days after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) named him in its FIR in the 2020 case.
Jaishankar in Bhutan: EAM meets Foreign Minister, key talks on energy, trade and connectivity
Sep 16, 2026, at 06:16 pm
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Bhutanese Foreign Minister Lyonpo D N Dhungyel in Bumthang and reviewed the longstanding cooperation between India and Bhutan.
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman got 2 India invitations? MEA reveals details after BRICS absence
Sep 16, 2026, at 06:06 pm
The Indian government has confirmed that it extended two separate invitations to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman — one for a bilateral visit and another to attend the BRICS Summit in his capacity as chair of BIMSTEC.
Sep 16, 2026, at 03:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: After around 12 years in the Indian Army, Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal has entered a new professional space following his premature retirement in 2026.
Gurugram biker crash: Main accused Kalyan Bainsla sent to police custody for 2 days
Sep 16, 2026, at 03:07 pm
Gurugram/IBNS: Kalyan Bainsla, who was arrested for allegedly knocking down a woman sports biker in Gurugram, has been sent to police custody for two days, media reports said.
India condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, warns of threat to Red Sea shipping
Sep 16, 2026, at 02:14 pm
India has condemned the recent attack by the Houthis on Saudi Arabia and cautioned that strikes on civilian infrastructure and economic assets could threaten freedom of navigation.
Pak naval ship collides with Indian Navy unit in international waters; India takes action
Sep 16, 2026, at 02:02 pm
India on Wednesday summoned Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires in New Delhi and lodged a strong diplomatic protest after a Pakistani naval unit collided with an Indian Navy vessel in international waters, describing the conduct involved as “unacceptable and unprofessional”.
Sep 15, 2026, at 11:38 pm
Jadavpur University has tightened restrictions on movement and gatherings on its campus, with students and others found without a legitimate reason or permission after 8 pm to be treated as trespassers and face legal action, acting registrar Debajit Dutta said on Monday.
India flags 2 Pakistan-made fairness creams over excessive heavy metals; nationwide alert issued
Sep 15, 2026, at 11:08 pm
India’s drug regulator has issued a nationwide public health alert against two Pakistan-made skin-whitening creams after tests found excessive heavy metals beyond specified limits, media reports said.
Sep 15, 2026, at 06:55 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Tuesday dismissed Pakistan's reported decision to raise the bounty for information leading to the arrest of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) describing the move as a "gimmick" and a "phoney announcement".
Karnataka Congress chief calls Umar Khalid ‘nationalist’ amid NLSIU documentary row
Sep 15, 2026, at 04:25 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Congress president BK Hariprasad has described jailed activist Umar Khalid as a “nationalist” while criticising the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) over its opposition to a proposed documentary screening at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru.
Sep 15, 2026, at 03:37 pm
Gurugram/IBNS: A car driver accused of hitting a woman sports biker in Gurugram has been arrested after footage of the incident went viral on social media, media reports said.
Sep 15, 2026, at 03:30 pm
The BRICS Summit in New Delhi may have concluded, but the connection between India and Malaysia continues to resonate, with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s love for Bollywood capturing attention both at the summit and online.
This BJP candidate got just 1 vote in Rajasthan civic polls — and it wasn't even his own!
Sep 15, 2026, at 12:36 pm
Jaipur/IBNS: Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the largest party in Rajasthan's urban local body elections, a curious result from a ward in Parbatsar municipality in Didwana-Kuchaman district has drawn attention.
3 Italians board Delhi-Munich flight without immigration check, Air India under scanner
Sep 14, 2026, at 09:17 pm
Three Italian nationals travelling from Amritsar to Munich via Delhi allegedly boarded an international flight without undergoing mandatory immigration clearance, prompting the Ministry of Civil Aviation to issue a show-cause notice to Air India, media reports said.
Sep 14, 2026, at 05:08 pm
In a significant crackdown on attempts to circumvent India’s ban on imports from Pakistan, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized more than 362 metric tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates.
Disha Salian death case: Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea Chakraborty, Dino Morea named in CBI FIR
Sep 14, 2026, at 03:55 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR in connection with the death of Disha Salian, former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, naming several individuals whose roles the agency says require investigation.
Sep 14, 2026, at 01:38 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Industrialist Harsh Goenka has defended the all-vegetarian menu served at the 18th BRICS Summit, arguing that the spread showcased the richness and diversity of Indian vegetarian cuisine.
Gurugram horror caught on camera: ‘I felt unsafe’—car chases, rams woman biker and flees
Sep 14, 2026, at 01:18 pm
Gurugram/IBNS: In a terrifying incident, a woman biker was allegedly hit by a car in Gurugram on Sunday while she was riding with members of her biking group on Golf Course Road.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers launches Sagar Manthan ocean research vessel for NCPOR
Sep 13, 2026, at 11:44 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers launched 'Sagar Manthan', an Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, at its Rishi Bankim Shipyard here, on Wednesday.
Sep 13, 2026, at 10:49 pm
Thirteen Indian seafarers have been rescued after a commercial vessel carrying them came under attack off the coast of Oman, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
Rahul Gandhi takes dig at BRICS dinner menu: “80% of Indians are non-vegetarian”
Sep 13, 2026, at 09:20 pm
The vegetarian menu served at the grand dinner hosted for BRICS leaders in New Delhi has triggered a political debate, with opposition leaders questioning the decision to showcase only vegetarian dishes at the high-profile event.
BRICS: Modi, Ramaphosa review India-SA progress achieved in multiple areas
Sep 13, 2026, at 07:41 pm
PM Narendra Modi met Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 13th September 2026 when they reviewed the progress achieved in diverse areas of cooperation and exchanged views on the multi-faceted strategic partnership between India and South Africa.