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Operation Sindoor boost: India is now fifth-largest military spender at USD 92.1 billion in 2025, Pakistan's spending is also up | ‘Got the guts?’ Derek O’Brien dares Modi to quit if Mamata Banerjee wins Bengal polls | ECI ‘harassing’ TMC, dancing to BJP’s tune: Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur | ‘Nothing like playing football’: PM Modi unwinds in Sikkim after Bengal poll blitz | Crackdown on D-Company: Dawood aide Salim Dola deported to India | Mumbai horror: Man asks two security guards to recite ‘kalma’, then stabs them | ‘Fair & Lovely Babua’: TMC jabs IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma over viral video; Akhilesh joins attack | ‘Don’t regret later’: IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma’s warning to TMC candidate sparks BJP-TMC clash | ‘Will return for swearing-in’: Modi ends Bengal campaign, signals BJP win | Top LeT commander Sheikh Yousuf Afridi gunned down in Pakistan—Mystery gunmen strike again

In Images: CPI-M supporters protest in Kolkata over LPG price hikes

Mar 15, 2026, at 12:00 am

Supporters of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) carry replicas of LPG cylinders during a protest march in Kolkata on March 14, 2026, criticising government policies and rising cooking gas prices. The demonstration comes amid concerns over LPG supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict affecting energy markets. Photos: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS

In Images: In Kolkata PM Modi launches blistering attack on TMC at Brigade rally

Mar 14, 2026, at 08:11 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a massive gathering at the historic Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata during a mega rally organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election.

In Images: Kolkata faces widespread LPG shortage amid supply crunch

Mar 13, 2026, at 12:59 pm

Residents queue up for hours as the LPG shortage hits households across Kolkata, highlighting the city’s ongoing fuel crisis amid West Asia conflict. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: CEC Gyanesh Kumar offers prayers at Dakshineswar Temple in Kolkata

Mar 10, 2026, at 01:22 pm

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, who is in Kolkata to review poll preparedness of West Bengal, on Tuesday morning offered prayers at Dakshineswar Temple in the city. Photo: ECI/X

In Images: Prez Murmu attends the 9th International Santal Conference at Darjeeling

Mar 08, 2026, at 02:47 am

President Droupadi Murmu at the 9th International Santal Conference at Darjeeling, in West Bengal, on March 07, 2026. Photo: PIB    

In Images: Mamata Banerjee holds dharna in Kolkata over SIR issue

Mar 06, 2026, at 06:25 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee escalated her protest over the SIR issue starting a dharna (sit-in protest) in downtown Kolkata on Friday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Mamata Banerjee joins grand Holi celebration in Kolkata — Watch the festive moments

Mar 03, 2026, at 05:05 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee participated in the 'Dol Yatra O Holi Milan Utasav' event to celebrate the festival of colours in Kolkata on Monday (March 2, 2026). (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Modi, Carney meet in New Delhi to reset India-Canada ties

Mar 02, 2026, at 02:01 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting focused on resetting bilateral ties and strengthening cooperation across key sectors. (Photo: PIB) 

In Images: Leftist SUCI protests in Kolkata against US-Israel led strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei

Mar 01, 2026, at 08:35 pm

KOLKATA, INDIA – MARCH 1, 2026: Supporters of the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) take to the streets to protest U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran. The demonstrations follow reports of the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Protesters were observed chanting anti-war slogans and holding placards condemning the military action. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri / IBNS

In Images: Indian athlete Swapna Barman joins TMC ahead of Bengal polls

Feb 27, 2026, at 01:54 pm

Indian heptathlete Swapna Barman, who made history by winning gold at the 2018 Asian Games, joins TMC ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections. Photo: AITC

In Images: PM Narendra Modi in Israel

Feb 25, 2026, at 11:09 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a historic state visit to Israel during which he addressed the Knesset, held a bilateral meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, paid tribute to fallen soldiers, and reaffirmed India’s unwavering support in the fight against terrorism.Photo: X/Facebook/Narendra Modi/PIB.

In Images: Abhishek Banerjee, other TMC leaders pay last respect to Mukul Roy

Feb 23, 2026, at 05:17 pm

Trinamool Congress (TMC) top leaders including national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee paid their last respect to the party's one of the founding members and ex-Railway Minister Mukul Roy, who died at the age of 71 after prolonged illness in Kolkata on Sunday night, at West Bengal Assembly premises. Photo: AITC  

In Images: PM Modi interacts with commuters on new Meerut metro route

Feb 23, 2026, at 12:05 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with students and commuters on the newly operational metro route that goes to Meerut South Station, in Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. Photo: PIB

In Images: PM Modi meets Brazilian Prez Lula da Silva in Delhi—powerful moments from landmark diplomatic meet

Feb 21, 2026, at 05:34 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on Saturday. Photo: PIB 

In Images: PM Modi at India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi

Feb 20, 2026, at 12:33 am

PM Narendra Modi attended CEO’s Roundtable meeting at India AI Impact Summit – 2026 in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on Thursday (February 19, 2026). Photo: PIB.

In Images: PM Modi meets global leaders on the sidelines of India AI Summit 2026

Feb 20, 2026, at 12:24 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met global leaders on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on February 19. Photo: PIB

In Images: Modi, Macron attend India-France event in Mumbai

Feb 18, 2026, at 04:20 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, attended the India-France Year of Innovation & Cultural Commemoration event at the Gateway of India, Mumbai, on Wednesday. Photo: PIB

In Images: PM Modi, Emmanuel Macron hold talks during French President’s India visit

Feb 17, 2026, at 09:13 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held wide-ranging talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai, giving a major boost to bilateral relations between India and France. Photo: PIB.

In images: PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam

Feb 16, 2026, at 10:08 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Monday, interacting with innovators and showcasing India’s growing leadership in artificial intelligence. Photo: Narendra Modi Facebook page.

In images: PM Modi receives warm welcome in Kuala Lumpur

Feb 07, 2026, at 11:37 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome upon his arrival at Kuala Lumpur airport on Fedrary. 7, 2026, beginning a two-day official visit to Malaysia. Photo: PIB

In Images: Inside PM Modi’s key meet with BJP MPs

Feb 03, 2026, at 02:40 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended the BJP's parliamentary party meet where he discussed "a wide range of issues". (Photo: Narendra Modi/X)

In images: Mamata Banerjee addresses the media after meeting Chief Election Commissioner in Delhi

Feb 02, 2026, at 09:33 pm

Led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee, a delegation including alleged victims of the SIR process mets the Chief Election Commissioner in New Delhi on Monday (Feb 2, 2026). She addressed the media after the meeting. Photo: AITC Media Unit.

In images: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026

Feb 01, 2026, at 12:53 pm

The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman along with the Ministers of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary as well as her Budget Team/senior officials of the Ministry of Finance arrived for the presentation of the Union Budget-2026 at Parliament House, in New Delhi on February 01, 2026.

In Images: PM Modi’s message from Parliament on Budget Session Day 2

Jan 29, 2026, at 03:34 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media in Parliament premises on the second day of the Budget Session. Photo: PIB

In Images: India-EU ‘Mother of All Deals’ signed — a historic trade moment captured

Jan 27, 2026, at 04:34 pm

India and the EU on Tuesday signed the historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after 20 years of negotiations. The landmark 'Mother of All Deals' was announced in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in New Delhi. (Photo: PIB)

In Images: India celebrates Republic Day

Jan 26, 2026, at 06:21 pm

Glimpses of 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi on Monday (January 26, 2026). (Photo: PIB)

In Images: PM Modi at Republic Day 2026 parade

Jan 26, 2026, at 04:10 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Republic Day 2026 parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi on Monday (January 26, 2026). Photo: PIB 

In Images: Glimpses from Republic Day 2026 parade

Jan 26, 2026, at 03:36 pm

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday unfurled the tricolour on the occasion of Republic Day 2026. Like every year, a parade was held at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on the 77th Republic Day. (Photo: PIB) 

In Images: PM Modi attends 28th Commonwealth speakers’ conference in Delhi

Jan 15, 2026, at 10:14 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth at Parliament House in New Delhi on Thursday. Photo: PIB

Aerial views show thousands taking holy dip at Gangasagar on Makar Sankranti

Jan 14, 2026, at 06:35 pm

Aerial images capture thousands of devotees taking a ritual dip at Gangasagar during Makar Sankranti in West Bengal on Tuesday. The annual festival draws pilgrims to the confluence of the Ganges and the Bay of Bengal to mark the occasion​.