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Details →Jadavpur University Violence: Student Clash Escalates Into Stone-Pelting, Arson and Panic
Details →Jharkhand Scraps 22 Recruitment Exams After 26-Day Student Stir; Successful Candidates Stage Counter-Protest
Details →Experts flag reckless AI drafting of UGC-NET questions; NTA denies generative AI role
Details →‘Insult to Freedom Fighters’: Amit Shah Attacks Congress Over Vande Mataram Stand
Details →Jadavpur University Clash: Police Response Under Scrutiny as Violence Ends After Midnight
Details →Jadavpur University Violence: Student Clash Escalates Into Stone-Pelting, Arson and Panic
Details →Jharkhand Scraps 22 Recruitment Exams After 26-Day Student Stir; Successful Candidates Stage Counter-Protest
Details →Experts flag reckless AI drafting of UGC-NET questions; NTA denies generative AI role
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DELHI
‘Insult to Freedom Fighters’: Amit Shah Attacks Congress Over Vande Mataram Stand
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over its decision to sing only the first two stanzas of Vande Matara...
BENGAL
Jadavpur University Clash: Police Response Under Scrutiny as Violence Ends After Midnight
The police response during the violent confrontation at Kolkata’s Jadavpur University has come under scrutiny, with students alleging that security pe...
BENGAL
Jadavpur University Violence: Student Clash Escalates Into Stone-Pelting, Arson and Panic
Violence at Kolkata’s Jadavpur University continued late into Wednesday night after a dispute over a student meeting escalated into clashes between ri...
DELHI
Experts flag reckless AI drafting of UGC-NET questions; NTA denies generative AI role
A fresh controversy has engulfed the National Testing Agency after candidates and subject experts alleged that artificial intelligence was used reckle...
DELHI
"How Famous Are You On Insta?" PM Modi Pushes Ministers For Gen Z & Alpha Connect
In a focused push to deepen engagement with younger Indians, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday directed Union ministers to step up outreach to...
News
Pakistan Army Slams India’s ‘Bollywood-Style’ Operation Sindoor Documentary, Calls It ‘Propaganda’
Pakistan’s military has sharply criticised an Indian documentary on Operation Sindoor, accusing its makers of presenting a one-sided and heavily drama...
BIHAR
34 Bihar schoolchildren hospitalised after detergent powder mixed in mid-day meal instead of salt
A routine mid-day meal at a government school in Bihar’s Nalanda district turned into a health scare on Tuesday when 34 students fell ill after deterg...
MADHYA PRADESH
Man in Dog Mask Joins Madhya Pradesh Public Hearing to Protest Lapses in Stray Dog Sterilisation Drive; Video Goes Viral
In an unusual demonstration that has since gone viral on social media, the Leader of the Opposition in the Khandwa Municipal Corporation, Madhya Prade...
INDIA
Tamil Nadu Withdraws Order Restricting Students From Joining CJP, Left-Led Protests After Backlash
The Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn a controversial directive that asked authorities to prevent students and young people from participating in pr...
BENGAL
Arrest Warrant Issued Against TMC MP Mahua Moitra Over Non-Compliance With Court Summons
A court in West Bengal’s Nadia district on Wednesday ordered the issuance of an arrest warrant against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra for allegedl...
MAHARASHTRA
Pune: 25-yr-old Neighbour arrested in alleged Rape and Murder of Minor girl in Junnar village
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl in Pimpalwandi village of Junnar taluka in ...
BENGAL
I-PAC Raid Case: Supreme Court Indicates CBI Probe Into Mamata Banerjee’s Alleged Intervention
The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that it may order a CBI probe into the alleged intervention of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee durin...
DELHI
PM Modi Wants Tarique Rahman’s India Visit to Be ‘Memorable’, MEA says as Bangladesh Awaits Response on Hasina's Extradition Appeal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India to be “memorable”, Indian High Commissioner Dine...
News
CJP Jantar Mantar Protest: Supreme Court Scrutinises Police Action, Surveillance and Plainclothes Deployment
The Supreme Court is examining allegations surrounding the Delhi Police’s handling of the CJP-led protests at Jantar Mantar, including claims of exces...
BENGAL
Mahua Moitra Moves Privilege Notice Against 3 Nadia Officials Over Late-Night Eviction Bid
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has moved a privilege notice before Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against three senior Nadia administration officials,...
INDIA
Bengal Tells Supreme Court 65% of DA Arrears Paid, Employees Say Many Still Await Dues
The West Bengal government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it has already disbursed 65% of the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears owed to ...
INDIA
Calcutta High Court Stays Bengal’s Caste Certificate Verification Drive
The Calcutta High Court has imposed an interim stay on the West Bengal government’s decision to re-verify caste certificates issued since 2011, tempor...
BENGAL
14 CMs Face Serious Criminal Cases, Revanth Reddy Tops List, Suvendu Adhikari follows : Supreme Court
As many as 14 of India’s 28 chief ministers are facing serious criminal cases, according to a report submitted to the Supreme Court by senior advocate...
JHARKHAND
Devendra Nath Mahto ends 16-day hunger strike after Jharkhand Govt. scraps JSSC-CGL exam
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto ended his 16-day hunger strike late on Monday after the Jharkhand government announced the cancellation of the JSSC...
JHARKHAND
Jharkhand scraps JSSC-CGL exam and all TDPL tests after 24-day student protests
The Jharkhand government on Monday cancelled the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination and scrapped all ...
DELHI
BJP Unveils Nitin Nabin’s New Team, Gives Greater Role to Younger Leaders
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday unveiled its new national office-bearers under party president Nitin Nabin, bringing together experienced leaders...
BENGAL
Annapurna Yojana: 17 Lakh Applications Rejected; 1.45 Crore Beneficiaries to Receive Funds
The West Bengal government has begun releasing funds under the Annapurna Yojana, with around 1.45 crore beneficiaries set to receive a total of Rs 4,3...
BENGAL
Rajasthan Tightens School Entry Rules After CJP Announces ‘School Thik Karo’ Inspections
The Rajasthan government has tightened rules governing access to government schools, restricting the entry of outsiders and requiring prior written pe...
JHARKHAND
Rahul Gandhi Urges Hemant Soren to Meet Jharkhand Students Over Recruitment Row
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has urged Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to personally meet representati...
INDIA
Tarapith Hotel Fire: Seven Pilgrims Charred to Death in Devastating Blaze in Bengal's Birbhum district
At least seven pilgrims were killed and several others critically injured after a devastating fire broke out at Hotel Bideshinii in Tarapith, Birbhum,...
DELHI
PM Modi Addresses Nation from Red Fort on 80th Independence Day, Outlines Roadmap for Viksit Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, marking India’s 80...
INDIA
PM Modi Announces AI Skill Training for One Crore Youth in Independence Day Address
PM Modi Announces AI Skill Training for One Crore Youth in Independence Day AddressNTT DeskPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that the...
BENGAL
Mahua Moitra Asked to Vacate Nadia Circuit House Amid BJP Protest, MP Writes to Speaker
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has alleged that she was subjected to harassment at a circuit house in Nadia on the eve of Independence Day, after ...
BENGAL
‘Developed Bengal Is Key to Developed India’: Suvendu Adhikari’s Independence Day Message From Red Road
NTT Desk West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari used his Independence Day address at Kolkata’s Red Road to call for a renewed developm...
INDIA
FIR Filed Against Ananta Maharaj After Netaji Remarks, Despite Apology
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Roy, popularly known as Ananta Maharaj, is facing fresh trouble over his controversial remarks on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bo...
BENGAL
Supreme Court Extends Protection to Abhishek Banerjee’s Aide Sumit Roy in Land Case
The Supreme Court on Friday continued its interim protection from arrest for Sumit Roy, personal aide to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, ...
INDIA
Supreme Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi Over Savarkar Remarks
The Supreme Court on Friday quashed the criminal defamation complaint and summons issued against Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Ra...
INDIA
Supreme Court to examine Delhi Police’s facial recognition surveillance of Jantar Mantar protesters
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine whether the Delhi Police’s use of facial recognition and biometric surveillance on protesters at Janta...
INDIA
Ex-Punjab deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked with kirpan at Nanded gurdwara, suffers hand injury
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal was allegedly attacked by a Nihang at a gurdwara on the outskirts of Nanded in Maharashtra on ...
POLITICS
Manipur violence: Nine houses, church set ablaze by unknown armed men in Kangpokpi
At least nine houses and a church were set ablaze after unidentified armed men allegedly opened fire in a Naga village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district...
JHARKHAND
Jharkhand Assembly March: Case Filed Against 600 Protesters, 500 Students Unidentified
Jharkhand Police have registered a case against nearly 600 people following a protest march towards the state Assembly in Ranchi. The FIR reportedly n...
BENGAL
Bengal Govt. tightens Annapurna Yojana eligibility; new income, land curbs announced
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced sweeping changes to the eligibility criteria for the state government's flagship wo...
News
Nurse found dead inside Kolkata hospital washroom during night shift, probe underway
A 30-year-old nurse was found dead inside a washroom at Kolkata’s Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital (NRS) during her night shift on Wednes...
INDIA
FCRA Amendment Bill Sent to JPC Amid Opposition Uproar in Lok Sabha
The Centre on Wednesday moved to send the controversial Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JP...
INDIA
At Lok Sabha, Kiren Rijiju Says Opp'n 'Avoiding' NEET Debate After Repeated Appeals Made to Amit Shah, Dubs It ‘Unthinkable’
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday accused the Opposition of deliberately avoiding a discussion in the Lok Sabha on the NEET pap...
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee Demands Action Against 20 NCPI MPs, Kakoli Dastidar Hits Back: ‘Limited Knowledge’
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday renewed his demand for action against 20 MPs who have publicly claimed to have joined the Nat...
INDIA
OBC Quota Dispute Puts Bengal Higher Secondary Teacher Recruitment on Hold
The West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC) has suspended the counselling process for candidates seeking teaching posts at the Classes 11 and 12 l...
BENGAL
Bengal Assembly Clears Bill to Raise Howrah Municipal Wards from 50 to 68
The West Bengal Assembly on Wednesday passed an amendment bill proposing a significant expansion of the number of wards in the Howrah Municipal Corpor...
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi Questions Adani Case Dismissal, Says India Is ‘Paying a Huge Price’
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has renewed his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi following a US court’s decision to dismiss key criminal charges ag...
DELHI
'He is incompetent…': Rahul Gandhi rejects Amit Shah’s debate call, demands his resignation
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday rejected Union home minister Amit Shah’s call for a debate in Parliament over the pol...
INDIA
“Ready for discussions…”: Amit Shah responds to Opposition uproar in Parliament over his ‘Silence’
Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the government was ready to hold a detailed discussion in Parliament on the Opposition’s concerns over...
News
CJP launches nationwide social audit of government schools from Aug 15; Abhijeet Dipke questions neglect amid Gen Z push
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has announced a nationwide campaign for a citizen-led social audit of government schools, particula...
INDIA
Arunachal is India’s, nothing can change this reality: MEA rejects China’s fresh objections
India has once again firmly rejected China’s objections to the formal identification of 27 places and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh on of...
INDIA
‘We Are Not Changing Our Goalpost’: Kharge Says Opposition Stand on Parliament Deadlock Remains Consistent
Amid the continuing deadlock in Parliament, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said the Opposition had remained consistent with its dema...
BENGAL
Bengal CM's Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Kolaghat Amid Bad Weather
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s helicopter made an emergency landing in Kolaghat on Tuesday, reportedly due to adverse weather condition...
BENGAL
Bengal Cricketer Abhishek Porel Arrested Over Alleged Rape, ‘Promise of Marriage’
Bengal cricketer and Delhi Capitals player Abhishek Porel has been arrested by Magra Police in Hooghly following allegations that he had sexual relati...
BENGAL
‘The Next Election Will Come!’ Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Slow Pace of SIR Tribunals in Bengal
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over the slow pace of proceedings before tribunals hearing appeals filed by voters excluded during the ...
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee Moves Supreme Court Over Foreign Travel Bar for Eye Treatment
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta High Court's decision to deny him permission to trav...
BENGAL
Pregnant Woman Allegedly Raped On Mahananda Express in West Bengal, Accused Arrested
A tribal woman who was reportedly two months pregnant was allegedly raped inside a moving train in West Bengal on Thursday night, triggering fresh con...
JHARKHAND
Jharkhand Govt Opens Email Channel for Students’ Feedback Amid Job Aspirants’ Protest
Amid growing protests by job aspirants in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in the recruitment process, the Hemant Soren-led government has initia...
INDIA
Opposition Challenges Bhagwat’s ‘Gen Z Not Anti-National’ Remark, Urges RSS Chief to Tell BJP and PM Modi
A day after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that Gen Z should not be labelled "anti-national" and described them as "our people," opposition leaders and ...
BIHAR
RJD Dissolves All Organisational Units in Bihar After Bankipur Bypoll Setback, Major Restructuring Begins
In a major organisational overhaul, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has dissolved all of its organisational units across Bihar with immediate effect, s...
JHARKHAND
Jharkhand Recruitment Exam Row Escalates as Students Reject CID Probe, Demand CBI Investigation; Hunger Strike Intensifies
The agitation over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations in Jharkhand has intensified, with hundreds of students and job aspir...
INDIA
Bombay High Court Convicts Former Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal in 2013 Rape Case, Overturns Acquittal
In a significant judgment in one of India's most high-profile sexual assault cases, the Bombay High Court's Goa bench on Thursday convicted former Teh...
MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra Speaker Seeks Apology Over Congress' “Gungi Gudiya” Remark Against Sunetra Pawar
A political storm erupted in Maharashtra on Wednesday after the Maharashtra Congress referred to Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar as “Gungi Gudiya”...
INDIA
“Absolutely vile and abusive…”: Bombay HC Directs Meta, X, Google to Remove Defamatory Content Targeting Nitin Gadkari Over E20 Petrol
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed Meta, X, Google and other social media platforms to remove posts that are reportedly defamatory in nature,...
INDIA
Jharkhand Student Protest: Wangchuk urges Ranchi hunger striker to drink water; Mahto ends water fast but continues protest
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, in Ranchi, over alleged irregularities ...
JHARKHAND
Hemant Soren breaks silence on Ranchi student stir: ‘We don’t stop until it’s done… students will get justice’
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday broke his silence for the first time on the ongoing student agitation in the state capital, declaring...
INDIA
‘Young Protesters Need Counseling, Not Aggression’: Supreme Court Urges Police Restraint During CJP Demonstrations
The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that police should exercise restraint while handling protests, saying young demonstrators require counseling a...
WORLD
Parliamentary Panel Warns Mark Zuckerberg of Action, Seeks Apology Within Three Days Over PM Modi Video Removal
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has sought an apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg within three days over the temporary removal of Prime Minister ...
BENGAL
‘I Want to Return to Bangladesh, But They Won't Let Me’: Taslima Nasrin Leaves Kolkata With an Emotional Message
Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin has concluded her 19-year return visit to Kolkata, leaving the city on Wednesday with heartfelt gratitude for its pe...
MAHARASHTRA
'Gen Z Needs Young Representation': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke Welcomes Bhagwat's Student Outreach, Backs Jharkhand Protesters
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday welcomed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's upcoming interaction with students but argued that su...
INDIA
Blackstone Eyes Fresh Bets in Bengal, Holds Talks with State Government and Industry Leaders: Report
Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, has initiated fresh discussions on investment opportunities in West Bengal, with its senior...
DELHI
NDA MEET: Sudip Banerjee Sits in Front Row with Modi-Shah, Claims NCPI United; Absence of Three MPs Fuels Fresh Speculation
NCPI parliamentary leader Sudip Banerjee attended the NDA's 'Mangal Milan' meeting in Parliament on Tuesday, taking a front-row seat alongside Prime M...
BENGAL
Former West Bengal Governor D Y Patil Dies at 92
Former West Bengal Governor and Padma Shri awardee Dr D Y Patil passed away at his residence in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, on Tuesday after a prolonged il...
News
SC Clarifies States Can Withdraw FIRs Against Student Protesters, Says 'Grave' Offenders Won't Get Relief
The Supreme Court on Monday clarified that states are free to withdraw or close criminal cases against student protesters, saying its earlier interim ...
News
2030 CWG Row: Deepender Hooda Seeks Haryana as Host, Babita Phogat Hits Back
Congress MP Deepender Hooda demanded that Haryana be made the host, or at least co-host, of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, arguing that the state contri...
News
DMK Udhayanidhi Stalin Detained Over Remarks on Actor Trisha; Calls Arrest a 'Joke'
Senior DMK leader and Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained by the Tamil Nadu Police on Tuesday over his alleged objectionable remarks ...
INDIA
'Jharkhand’s Sonam Wangchuk?' Student Leader Devendra Nath Mahto Goes on Indefinite Hunger Strike Over Recruitment Exam Row
As protests over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staf...
INDIA
Abhijeet Dipke Hits Back at Critics: ‘I Am Ready to Reveal My Scholarship Letter & Education Loan Letter. Will the Emperor Show His Degree?’
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday sharply responded to questions over the funding of his higher education in the United States, o...
INDIA
CJP rejects Bangladesh parallel after Taslima Nasrin’s warning on student protests
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday pushed back against comparisons between the recent student protests at Delhi’s Jantar Man...
DELHI
No Criminal Action Against Student Protesters, Centre Tells Supreme Court
The Centre on Monday assured the Supreme Court that it remained committed to protecting students who participated in protests over alleged examination...
BENGAL
₹2.4 Crore Cash, 9,000 Banned Cough Syrup Bottles Seized in Major Bengal Crackdown; Three Arrested
In one of the biggest crackdowns on an alleged cross-border cough syrup trafficking racket in recent months, West Bengal Police seized ₹2.40 crore in ...
INDIA
Kerala Rain-Related Death Toll Rises to 15; Over 11,000 Shifted to Relief Camps
The death toll from rain-related incidents across Kerala has climbed to 15, with seven people still missing, Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan said on Mo...
BENGAL
‘In three weeks…’:Supreme Court urges Calcutta HC to Expedite Hearing on Abhishek Banerjee’s Overseas Medical Treatment Plea
The Supreme Court on Monday requested the Calcutta High Court to hear and decide Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's plea seeking permissi...
INDIA
ISI-Linked Plot to Assassinate 'High-Profile Target' in Bengal, Hamim Planned Contract Killing: STF
Terror suspect Hamim Mondal, arrested for his alleged links with a Pakistan-backed terror module, had allegedly planned to hire professional criminals...
INDIA
Delhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh with Honour in Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case
A Delhi court on Monday acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and ex-BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, along with former WFI ...
BENGAL
Taslima Nasrin Bats for Sheikh Hasina’s Return to Bangladesh and Lifting of Ban on Her Party
Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin, during her three day visit to Kolkata - on Saturday, said former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina should be allo...
INDIA
Bengal STF Arrests Suspected JeM Handler from Burdwan Gym; CM Suvendu Adhikari Among Potential Targets, Says Police
In a significant anti-terror operation, the West Bengal Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested a 24-year-old man identified as Hamim Mondal from a g...
WORLD
Record-Breaking Mountaineer Nirmal Purja Declared Dead After Pakistan Avalanche
World-renowned mountaineer Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja, celebrated for redefining the limits of high-altitude climbing, has been declared dead after a deva...
INDIA
Bengal STF Arrests Woman Linked to Suspected Jaish Operative; Probe Focuses on Alleged 'Honey Trap' Network
The West Bengal Police Special Task Force (STF) on Saturday arrested a woman allegedly linked to suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative Hamim Mond...
INDIA
Fresh PIL in Calcutta High Court Seeks Independent Probe into Baruipur Encounter
A fresh Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Calcutta High Court, seeking the transfer of the investigation into the Baruipur en...
INDIA
CBI Arrests Two Brothers in Murder Case of West Bengal CM Aide Chandranath Rath
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two key suspects in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide to West Bengal...
POLITICS
'Forgiveness Only in Reels or Will You Withdraw the Cases?': Abhijeet Dipke Questions PM Modi's Message
A fresh political exchange has erupted after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late-night video appealing for compassion towards students accused of abus...
INDIA
PM Modi Shares Late-Night Video Calling for Civility Amid Row Over Noida Woman's Remarks
Amid the controversy over a Noida woman allegedly using abusive language against him during a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, Prime Minister Narendr...
INDIA
Noida Woman Booked Over Alleged Remarks Against PM Modi During Jantar Mantar Protest; CJP questions use of criminal law over speech
A 25-year-old woman from Noida has been booked for allegedly making objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest at Jan...
News
"Embraced Freedom": Supreme Court Grants Divorce to Omar Abdullah and Estranged Wife
The Supreme Court on Friday was informed that Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his estranged wife, Payal Abdullah, have reached a se...
DELHI
CJP questions Zero FIR against protester, calls it misuse of criminal justice system
Launching a sharp attack on the registration of a criminal case against a woman accused of making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
DELHI
Raghav Chadha breaks silence on NEET paper leak, says focus is on 'solutions, not sound bites'
Breaking his silence on the NEET paper leak controversy, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday said the issue required an institutional solution ra...
News
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla quits party, cites personal reasons: Reports
BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has reportedly resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party, citing personal reasons. Neither the party nor P...
BENGAL
“Feels good to be back…”: Taslima Nasreen returns to Kolkata after 19 years
Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata on Friday for the first time in nearly 19 years, calling the visit an emotional homecomi...
News
Supreme Court says pellet guns may be used in 'exceptional circumstances', orders treatment for injured protesters
The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that police are permitted to use pellet guns in "exceptional circumstances" while hearing a petition seeking a ...
DELHI
Lok Sabha Clears Stricter Anti-Paper Leak Bill Amid Stormy Scenes Over Rahul Gandhi’s Remarks
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, by a voice vote, tightening penalties and...
DELHI
Rahul Gandhi's 'idiot' remark sparks uproar in Lok Sabha; Kiren Rijiju demands apology
A stormy exchange erupted in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju...
DELHI
SC Order on Student Protest FIRs Risks Being ‘Weaponised’; Floats Possibility of Fresh Protests: CJP
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday alleged that the Supreme Court's interim order allowing governments to proceed with investigations into FIR...
WORLD
Toyota, Honda Suspend Production After Japan Quake Disrupts Supply Chains
Japan's leading automakers, Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co., have suspended production at several manufacturing facilities following the 7.1-ma...
WORLD
Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 13; Rescuers Race to Find Survivors Trapped Under Debris
Rescue teams continued a frantic search for survivors across Japan's southern island of Kyushu on Wednesday after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake ...
DELHI
‘They are so ugly:’ Kangana Ranaut Sparks Row With Remarks on 'Young Hindu Women', Faces Political Backlash
BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut has triggered a fresh political controversy after posting a series of strongly worded remarks on Instagram targeting w...
DELHI
'Ban NEET, Abolish It': DMK's Dayanidhi Maran Calls Anti-Paper Leak Bill a 'Cosmetic Fix'
DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair M...
BENGAL
Kolkata Police STF Busts Interstate Drug Trafficking Racket in Purulia, Seven Detained: CM Suvendu Adhikari
In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Kolkata Police Special Task Force (STF), in coordination with the Purulia district police, dismantled an inte...
DELHI
Meta Apologises After PM Modi's Facebook Video Is Briefly Removed, Government Seeks Explanation
Meta has issued a formal apology after a Facebook video posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefly removed from the platform, prompting the Ce...
DELHI
Supreme Court Stays Coercive Action Against CJP Student Protesters, Orders Release of Detained Minors
The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed coercive action against student protesters involved in the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led demonstrations over th...
DELHI
‘Amit Shah Must Apologise’: Opposition Protests Over Alleged Police Brutality Against Student Demonstrators, Parliament Adjourned
Parliament witnessed fresh disruptions on Tuesday as Opposition parties intensified their protest over the alleged police action against students demo...
INDIA
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to Meet NCPI MPs in Delhi Amid Pending Recognition by Lok Sabha Speaker
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is scheduled to hold a meeting on Tuesday in Delhi with 20 MPs of the Nationalist Citizens Party of India ...
INDIA
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Migrant Workers to Return Amid Announcement of Major Industrial Development Projects
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday appealed to migrant workers from the state to return home, assuring them that his government wou...
DELHI
"I Am a Street Fighter, Not an AC Room Activist": Dharmendra Pradhan Hits Back at Congress in Parliament
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan made his first appearance in Parliament after stepping down from the Cabinet, using the occasion to...
DELHI
“They are human beings too…”: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat calls for dignity and acceptance of LGBTQ+ community
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said members of the LGBTQ+ community are an integral part of society and should be treated with dignity rather than ...
DELHI
‘Apologise to the Nation’: BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi Over AK-47 Claim on NEET Student Protests; Calls it ‘Fake’
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday accused Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi of spreading "false and misleading information" after he clai...
DELHI
"Right to Peaceful Protest Is Guaranteed": Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Alleging Police Excesses Over NEET Protests
The Supreme Court on Monday reaffirmed that the right to peaceful protest is a constitutional guarantee, observing that "mere agitation cannot justify...
BENGAL
Kolkata NEET Protest: Arrests Rise to 16 After Alleged Violence; Police Recreate Scene with Five Accused
Police have arrested two more people in connection with the alleged violence and vandalism during the NEET protest rally at Dharmatala, taking the tot...
MAHARASHTRA
“I Failed…” Another Young Life Cut Short, NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Maharashtra After Low Re-Exam Score
A 19-year-old medical entrance aspirant from rural Maharashtra died by suicide at her home after receiving lower-than-expected marks in the NEET re-ex...
DELHI
Use of Pellet Guns in Delhi’s July 20 Sansad Chalo March Triggers Outrage, Probe, and Parliamentary Clash
The alleged firing of pellet guns by security forces during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led “Sansad Chalo” march on July 20 has escalated into a m...
News
RAF personnel used pellet guns on protesters during CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march: Report
A Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel fired seven rounds from a pellet gun during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march on 20 July, wi...
News
Parliament Opens Amid Uproar Over Student Protests, Oppn Demanding Apology From PM Modi; Centre Moves Anti-Paper Leak Bill
Both Houses of Parliament witnessed chaotic scenes at the start of Monday’s proceedings as opposition members pressed demands for an apology from Prim...
News
Bihar Policeman Suspended After Viral Video Shows Him Firing AK-47 During Student Protest
A police constable in Bihar’s Siwan district has been suspended after a video of him firing an AK-47 assault rifle during a student protest went viral...
INDIA
BJP Leader Seeks Action Against Actor Sreelekha Mitra Over Alleged Offensive Image of PM Modi
Actor Sreelekha Mitra has come under legal scrutiny after multiple complaints were filed against her for allegedly displaying an offensive image of Pr...
INDIA
'Foreign Forces, Jamaati hand...' West Bengal CM Alleges External Influence During NEET Protest Violence in Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday alleged that individuals identified for allegedly triggering violence during the student protest...
INDIA
CJP Protests May Have Shaken Modi's Political Invincibility Ahead of Key State Elections: Report
The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following weeks of nationwide protests over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak has handed a...
DELHI
"This Is Just the Beginning": CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Breaks Silence After Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has described the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as a major vic...
INDIA
"Silence Is Never Neutral": TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Targets Celebrities Over NEET Protest Silence
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday appealed to Millennials and Gen Z to reflect on whom they choose to support, saying celebritie...
BENGAL
"Cyclonic Circulation Intensifies": Heavy Rain Alert for Seven South Bengal Districts; Rough Sea Conditions, Kolkata to See Scattered Showers
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall across several districts of South Bengal as a cyclonic circulation strengthens o...
DELHI
From Paper Leak to Political Reckoning: The Complete Chronological Timeline of Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has officially tendered his resignation, bowing to relentless nationwide protests, political friction, and...
DELHI
EXPLAINED: Why Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigned — A Breakdown of His Letter to India's Youth
Amid escalating student protests and nationwide political friction over the NEET-UG examination controversy, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradh...
DELHI
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns Amid Rising Student Protests
In a major political development, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The announcemen...
INDIA
‘Equivalent to culpable homicide:’ Bengal CM Alleges Irregularities in TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s ‘Sebashray’ Medical Camps; Announces Investigation
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday levelled serious allegations against the medical camps run under the 'Sebashray' initiative as...
INDIA
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Promises Strict Action Against Those Who Attacked Journalists During NEET Protest
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday condemned the attacks on journalists during a protest march over the alleged NEET paper leak a...
DELHI
Who Is Sandeep Lamba? Delhi Police Officer Removed from Protest Duty After Woman Protester Slap Sparks Outrage
A senior Delhi Police officer has been removed from protest-site duty and is facing an internal inquiry after a video purportedly showing him slapping...
DELHI
Salman Khan Backs Student Protest Over NEET Row, Urges Government to Listen: ‘My Heart Goes Out to Those Who Were Hurt’
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has thrown his weight behind the student movement over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, urging the government to listen...
DELHI
Centre Makes Fresh Peace Bid, Invites CJP for Talks with Nadda as NEET Protest Standoff Deepens
In a fresh attempt to break the deadlock over the nationwide protests against the alleged NEET paper leak, the Centre on Thursday renewed its invitati...
News
PM Announces Fast-Track Courts for Exam Paper Leak Cases Amid Mounting NEET Protest Pressure
Facing mounting pressure over the alleged NEET paper leak and nationwide student protests, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that the...
DELHI
Protests Spill Beyond Politics: Dharmendra Pradhan’s Daughter Deletes Social Media Account Amid NEET Backlash
As the nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper leak continue to intensify, the political fallout appears to have extended beyond the Union Edu...
DELHI
NSA Powers Renewed for Delhi Police Chief Amid CJP Protest Row, Police Call It a ‘Routine Extension’
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has authorised Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar to exercise detention powers under the National Security Act ...
DELHI
Sonam Wangchuk to End Hunger Strike, Sets Conditions for Centre
Climate activist and education reform advocate, Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday said he would end his indefinite hunger strike over the NEET paper leak on...
DELHI
'Democracy is Finished': Priyanka Gandhi Alleges Opposition Being Silenced in Parliament Over NEET Row
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre, accusing the government of stifling democratic debate ...
DELHI
Government Agrees to NEET Paper Leak Debate in Lok Sabha; Dharmendra Pradhan Meets Speaker Om Birla
The Centre on Wednesday agreed to hold a detailed discussion in the Lok Sabha on the alleged NEET paper leak. "For three days we have...
DELHI
Congress Leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Stage Sit-In Outside PM Modi’s Residence Over Police Crackdown on Student Protests; Workers Detained Amid Rising Tensions
In a significant escalation of opposition protests against the government’s handling of student unrest, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Ga...
DELHI
“Why is the Prime Minister Silent?”: Rahul Gandhi Leads March to Narendra Modi’s Residence Over Police Crackdown on CJP Protestors
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday led a Congress protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Mar...
INDIA
Delhi HC Allows Sonam Wangchuk's Transfer to a Private Hospital
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday permitted activist Sonam Wangchuk to be shifted from Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, allo...
WATCH
PM Modi Says Government Acted Swiftly After NEET Paper Leak, Calls It 'Ghor Paap'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Centre acted without delay after the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak surfaced, describing the inciden...
INDIA
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to Release 21 July Commission Report, Questions Mamata Govt's Action on Recommendations
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced that his government will make public the long-awaited report of the 21 July Commission...
INDIA
Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar Found Dead at Police Headquarters; Probe Underway, Suicide Suspected
NTT DeskTripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar was found dead inside his office chamber at the Police Headquarters in Agartala on Mon...
DELHI
Delhi Police Denies Lathi-Charge Allegations During CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' March as Protesters Attempt to Reach Parliament
Delhi Police on Monday denied allegations of using force against protesters during the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march, even as v...
INDIA
Calcutta High Court Asks Abhishek Banerjee to Undergo Eye Examination at SSKM Before Deciding on Foreign Treatment Plea
The Calcutta High Court on Monday directed Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee to undergo an eye ex...
BENGAL
West Bengal Makes Bengali Mandatory for Official Administration from September 1; CM Suvendu Adhikari Announces New Language Policy
The West Bengal government has announced a new language policy making Bengali mandatory for official administrative work across the state from Septemb...
DELHI
CJP ‘Chalo Sansad’ Protest: Centre Reaches Out for Talks, Spokespersons Head to Meet JP Nadda Amid Jantar Mantar Tensions
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday claimed that the Centre had reached out to it for the first time since its protest at Jantar Mantar began, r...
DELHI
‘Chalo Sansad’ March: CJP confirms ‘talks’ with govt; Police Lathicharge Near Parliament as Protesters Breach Barricades
Tension escalated in the national capital on Monday as security forces resorted to a lathicharge after thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) suppor...
DELHI
‘Chalo Sansad’: Sonam Wangchuk Challenges Hospital Stay as CJP’s ‘Chalo Sansad’ March Begins; Wife Gitanjali Angmo Moves Delhi HC
The first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed heightened political activity as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) launched its 'Chalo Sans...
BENGAL
INDIA Opposition Led By TMC Mahua Moitra Stages Symbolic Walkout from All-Party Meeting Ahead of Monsoon Session Over NCPI Invitation
Opposition parties staged a brief but pointed walkout from the all-party meeting convened by the government on Sunday ahead of the Parliament's Monsoo...
DELHI
Delhi High Court Declines Interim Relief, Orders Sonam Wangchuk to Remain at Safdarjung Hospital
The Delhi High Court on Sunday refused to pass any interim order directing the discharge or transfer of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospit...
BENGAL
Calcutta High Court Orders Status Quo, Halts Further Demolition at TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Amtala Office
In a special Sunday sitting, the Calcutta High Court on July 19 directed authorities to immediately stop all ongoing demolition work at the Diamond Ha...
DELHI
How Delhi Police Removed Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar After 21-Day Hunger Strike
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday morning after Delhi Police removed him from the Jantar Mantar protest s...
DELHI
After Sonam Wangchuk’s Removal, Ink Hurled at CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Amid Hunger Strike at Jantar Mantar
A woman allegedly threw an ink-like liquid at Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke while he was addressing supporters during his indefi...
DELHI
Opposition Attacks Centre Over Sonam Wangchuk's Removal From Protest Site, Calls It 'Blow to Democracy'
Opposition parties on Saturday strongly criticised the Delhi Police for shifting climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from his hunger strike venue at Janta...
DELHI
'I Am Not a National Security Threat': Abhijeet Dipke Breaks Down After Sonam Wangchuk Is Moved to Hospital
The protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar entered a new phase on Saturday after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to Safdarjung Hospital on the 21s...
INDIA
State-Level Shooter, Damayanti Sen, Goes Missing on Tournament Day; Last Seen at Howrah Station
A 15-year-old state-level rifle shooter from Howrah has gone missing under mysterious circumstances after stepping out of her home on Thursday morning...
BENGAL
Three Students, Cyclist Killed After Train Rams School Van at Level Crossing in Bengal's Murshidabad
Three school students and a cyclist were killed after a passenger train collided with a school van at an unmanned level crossing near Karnasubarna rai...
DELHI
'3 Idiots Was Never Based on Sonam Wangchuk': Aamir Khan Says 'Chatur Is Incorrect', Backs Activist's Cause
Actor Aamir Khan has dismissed the widely circulated claim that his character Phunsukh Wangdu (Rancho) in the 2009 film 3 Idiots was inspired by educa...
DELHI
‘Don’t Ask Me to End My Fast’: Sonam Wangchuk Enters Day 20 as Doctors Warn of Organ Failure
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the 20th day of his indefinite hunger strike on Friday, with doctors cautioning that his prolonged fast has re...
BENGAL
Koel Mallick Resigns from Rajya Sabha, Deepening TMC Crisis Amid Wave of High-Profile Exits
In a fresh setback for the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC), Rajya Sabha MP and actor Koel Mallick resigned from the Upper House on Thursd...
BENGAL
‘Sorry…’: MLA Madan Mitra Writes to Mamata Banerjee Before Joining LoP Ritabrata Banerjee-led Faction
In a major political setback for the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress, veteran party leader and Kamarhati MLA Madan Mitra on Wedn...
DELHI
Nitin Gadkari Rejects Claims of Personal Gain from Ethanol Policy, Defends Centre's E20 Fuel Push
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has strongly rejected allegations that the Centre's ethanol blending programme was design...
DELHI
Sonam Wangchuk Completes 18 Days of Hunger Strike, Remains Under 24-Hour Medical Vigilance
Education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday completed the 18th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, with his medica...
USA
US Senators Introduce Bill Seeking Up to 100% Tariffs on India, China Over Russian Oil Imports
A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced a new bill that proposes tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports from five countries, including Indi...
INDIA
Cockroach Janta Party Calls One-Day Mass Hunger Strike in Solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk
Titas Mukherjee The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a one-day mass hunger strike on July 16 in support of activist and innovator Sonam ...
INDIA
AI-171 Crash Probe: AAIB Cites Law, Opposes Disclosure of Sensitive Investigation Records
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has informed the Supreme Court that the draft final report into the June 12, 2025 Air India AI-171 c...
INDIA
Congress Invites Mamata Banerjee to July 21 Programme, Urges Her to Admit Leaving Party Was a Mistake
NTT Desk West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar invited Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee to attend the Congress' July 21...
INDIA
Senior TMC leader Madan Mitra Joins Hands with Bengal LoP Ritabrata Camp, Quits All Posts in Mamata Banerjee’s faction
NTT Desk In a significant political setback for the Mamata Banerjee-led Kalighat faction of the Trinamool Congress, senior party leader and Kamar...
POLITICS
Delhi HC to Hear Plea Seeking Medical Intervention as Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike Enters Day 18
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk is set to be heard b...
INDIA
“No question of going anywhere…”: Supriya Sule Rules Out NDA Switch, Opens Door to Delimitation Talks with Conditions
NTT Desk Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Wednesday dismissed speculation that her party was preparing to join...
News
Baruipur Mob Lynching: Eighth Accused Arrested as Police Intensify Crackdown After CM Suvendu Adhikari’s Warning
The West Bengal Police have arrested another accused in connection with the Baruipur mob lynching case, taking the total number of arrests to eight. T...
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee Submits Voice Sample in DJ Remark Case After High Court's Stern Observations
NTT DeskAfter weeks of legal proceedings and sharp observations by the Calcutta High Court, Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Ban...
INDIA
Cabinet Expansion Buzz Grows as BJP Meets, Sharad Pawar Camp Weighs Options
Maharashtra’s political temperature has risen sharply with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) convening a high-level core committee meeting at Chief Min...
INDIA
Payments Halted for Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Scheme as CAG Flags ₹3,541-Crore Overspend
Maharashtra's flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana has come under fresh scrutiny after thousands of women reported that their monthly ₹1,500...
INDIA
ED Summons TMC MLA Madan Mitra’s Wife, Two Sons in Bengal Municipal Recruitment Scam Probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned the wife and two sons of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Madan Mitra for questioning next week as par...
POLITICS
Bankipur Bypoll: Prashant Kishor Declares Assets Worth Nearly Rs 96 Crore
NTT Desk Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, who is contesting the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar, has declared assets worth nearly Rs 96 cror...
BENGAL
Centre Sanctions Funds for 1 Lakh PMAY Houses in Bengal, Says CM After Meeting Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
The Centre has sanctioned funds for the construction of one lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in West Bengal, Chief Minister Suv...
WORLD
India Summons Iranian Diplomat After Indian Sailor Killed in Strait of Hormuz Missile Strike
India on Tuesday summoned senior Iranian diplomat Mohammad Javad Hosseini, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Iranian Embassy, to formally protest the kil...
BENGAL
“National Security Comes First…”: Suvendu Adhikari Backs Kolkata Airport Bankra Mosque Decision
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday defended the state government's decision to suspend entry passes for congregational prayers at a...
DELHI
Supreme Court Seeks SIT Status Report in Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation ‘Theft’ Case
The Supreme Court on Monday sought a detailed status report from the Uttar Pradesh government's Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged e...
MAHARASHTRA
CAG Flags ₹3,541 Crore Excess Spending in Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Scheme
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged major financial irregularities in the implementation of the Maharashtra government's flagship Mu...
DELHI
Indian Railways Loses ₹104.51 Crore as Passengers Walk Away with Bedroll Items
Passengers travelling in AC coaches of Indian Railways allegedly stole more than 1.27 crore linen items between January 2022 and May 2026, resulting i...
DELHI
“Its a small issue…” Anupam Kher Defends Ram Mandir Amid Donation Controversy, Calls Mughal-Era Plunder the 'Real Loot' in India Today Interview
Veteran actor Anupam Kher has ignited a fresh debate with his remarks on the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. In an exclus...
BENGAL
After Baruipur Horror, Tuition Teacher Arrested for Alleged Rape of Class 10 Minor in Kolkata’s Lake Town
A tuition teacher has been arrested by Lake Town police in connection with the alleged rape of a Class 10 minor girl. The accused was detained o...
INDIA
West Bengal Forms Panel Led by Former SC Judge to Review Draft Uniform Civil Code Bill
The West Bengal government has constituted a high-level committee, headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to undertake a ...
WORLD
15 Indian Tourists Killed After Speedboat Capsizes Near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island; Rescue Operations Underway
At least 15 Indian tourists were killed after a speedboat carrying Indian visitors capsized off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, according to Vi...
DELHI
Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj' Screened in Jammu Amid OTT Row, Draws Large Crowd
The debate surrounding Satluj, starring Diljit Dosanjh, reached Jammu on Friday as hundreds of people gathered at Gurdwara Sahib in Nanak Nagar for a ...
DELHI
Bomb Threat to Delhi's Red Fort Turns Out to Be Hoax After Extensive Security Sweep
A bomb threat targeting Delhi's historic Red Fort sparked a security scare on Saturday before being declared a hoax following an extensive search by t...
INDIA
'I Am Not Gandhi, Be Your Own Hero': Sonam Wangchuk Urges Citizens to Join Protest as Hunger Strike Continues
Climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk has urged people to stop searching for "heroes" and instead take responsibility as active citizens, sayin...
POLITICS
Photos Emerge of Rebel Shiv Sena UBT MPs' 'Secret' Meeting With Lok Sabha Speaker Ahead of Defection
Photos Emerge of Rebel Shiv Sena UBT MPs' 'Secret' Meeting With Lok Sabha Speaker Ahead of DefectionNtt Desk Photographs have surfaced of the clo...
WATCH
UP Governor Urges Women to Become 'Expert Mothers' Before Aspiring to Become IAS Officers
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Thursday said women should aspire to become "expert mothers" before aspiring to become IAS officers or teach...
DELHI
Indian Diplomat Objects to 'Incorrect' Map of Jammu and Kashmir at Seminar in Bangladesh
An Indian diplomat publicly objected to the depiction of an "incorrect" map of India during a seminar in Dhaka, reiterating New Delhi's position that ...
INDIA
FIR Filed Against TMC MP Mahua Over Alleged Remarks on HM Amit Shah
An FIR has been registered against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra in Chhattisgarh's Raipur over her alleged remarks targeting Union Home Min...
INDIA
Akhilesh Meets Shankaracharya, Targets BJP Over Ayodhya Temple Theft Ahead of UP Polls
With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections less than a year away, the battle over the narrative of Sanatan Dharma has intensified, with both the BJP an...
INDIA
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay Accuses Police, DMK Over 2025 Karur Stampede During Return Visit
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Friday returned to Karur for the first time since the September 2025 stampede that claimed 41 lives, usin...
WORLD
Sheikh Hasina Says She Will Return to Bangladesh in December to Surrender Alongside Awami League Leaders: Report
Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said she plans to return to Bangladesh around December alongside senior leaders of the Awami League...
INDIA
Two Sexual Assault Cases Rock West Bengal: Tribal Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped, Murdered in Purba Bardhaman; Kolkata Man Held for Rape
West Bengal witnessed two separate cases of alleged sexual violence within a short span, prompting swift police action in Purba Bardhaman and Kolkata....
INDIA
NIA-Led Joint Team Arrests Two in Manipur Over Killing of Six Naga Civilians
A joint team led by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested two persons in connection with the killing of six Naga civilians in Man...
BENGAL
Low-Pressure Circulation to Keep Kolkata Under Wet Spell Till Monday; Heavy Rain Alert for Six South Bengal Districts
Continuous rain that began on Thursday night persisted across Kolkata and its adjoining areas on Friday morning, leaving several roads waterlogged and...
BENGAL
Calcutta HC Directs Abhishek Banerjee to Provide Voice Sample in 'DJ Remark' Case; Tells Police to Prevent Egg Pelting
The Calcutta High Court on Friday pulled up Trinamool Congress National General Secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, over his refusal to provide his vo...
INDIA
New Police Outpost to Be Inaugurated in Baruipur Days After Chief Minister's Assurance to Victim's Family
Less than a week after assuring the family of the minor girl allegedly raped and murdered in West Bengal's Baruipur that their demand for enhanced sec...
INDIA
Ketan Agarwal Murder: Victim's Father Appeals to President Murmu for Speedy Trial
The father of Ketan Agarwal, who was allegedly murdered near Pune earlier this year, has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to ensure a fast-tracked...
BENGAL
Four Indian Nationals Pushed into Bangladesh in 2025 Return Home
Four Indian nationals, including a woman and two minor children, returned to India through the Mahadipur land port in West Bengal's Malda district on ...
BENGAL
Baruipur Gang Rape-Murder Accused Shot Twice from Behind During Police Encounter: Autopsy Details Emerge as CID Takes Over Probe
The autopsy of Prabhash Mondal, a key accused in the horrific gang-rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in West Bengal’s Baruipur area of South 24 P...
INDIA
Class 11 Student Detained After Alleged Objectionable Reel on CM Suvendu Adhikari Goes Viral; Produced Before Juvenile Board
A Class 11 student from a government school in Siliguri has been detained after allegedly posting a social media reel containing objectionable remarks...
INDIA
Baruipur Encounter: CID Takes Over Probe Into Death of Rape-Murder Accused Prabhas Mondal; Judicial Inquiry Also Underway
The West Bengal government has handed over the investigation into the Baruipur police encounter, in which rape and murder accused Prabhas Mondal was k...
INDIA
Twin probes into Kerala mudslide after Wayanad tunnel collapse kills three people
The Kerala government has ordered a dual probe into the mudslide at the under-construction Meppadi-Kallady tunnel in Wayanad that killed three people ...
INDIA
Bengal Govt to Add 'Edit' Option to Annapurna Portal After Protests Over Payment Delays; Rejected Applicants to See Reasons
Amid mounting protests across West Bengal over non-receipt of benefits under the Annapurna Yojana, the state government has announced that it will int...
INDIA
ED Freezes ₹440 Crore in AITC Bank Accounts; Probe Alleges Funds Were Routed to Buy Aircraft, Helicopter
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has frozen ₹440.42 crore lying in three bank accounts of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) as part of a mone...
INDIA
'No Criminal or Rapist Will Be Spared': Samik Bhattacharya Defends Baruipur Encounter, Calls TMC Claims 'Misinformation'
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Wednesday strongly defended the police encounter in which Prabhas Mondal, one of the prime accused in ...
INDIA
'CM Is Keeping His Promise': Baruipur Victim's Father Expresses Faith in Police, Government After Encounter of Accused
The father of the minor girl allegedly raped and murdered in West Bengal's Baruipur has expressed confidence in the police investigation and the state...
INDIA
Baruipur Encounter Sparks Political Row in Bengal; BJP Calls It 'Divine Justice', TMC Leaders Differ, Congress Seeks Judicial Probe
The police encounter killing of Prabhash Mondal, one of the accused in the alleged rape and murder of a minor in West Bengal's Baruipur, has triggered...
DELHI
“Men Too Can Be Victims…”: National Commission for Men Bill Introduced in Rajya Sabha After Ketan Agarwal Case
A proposal to establish a National Commission for Men has been introduced in the Rajya Sabha after MP Ashok Kumar Mittal tabled the National Commissio...
DELHI
Delhi High Court Orders Restoration of Cockroach Janta Party's X Account in Major Legal Victory
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the restoration of the original X (formerly Twitter) account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which had be...
BENGAL
Calcutta High Court Permits Mamata Banerjee-Led Rally in Kolkata with Attendance Cap
The Calcutta High Court has granted permission to Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers from the Kalighat area to organise a rally on Wednesday, allowing f...
INDIA
Gujarat HC Upholds Death Sentences of 38 Convicts in 2008 Ahmedabad Blasts Case
The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday upheld the special court’s verdict in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case, refusing to grant relief to the co...
INDIA
Bengaluru Father Arrested After 11-Month-Old Daughter's Death Unravels into Murder Case
Nearly a month after an 11-month-old girl's death was initially treated as an accidental fall, Bengaluru police have arrested her father on charges of...
INDIA
ED Conducts Multi-Location Raids in TMC Bank Account Probe, Searches Chartered Aviation Firm Owner's Premises
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday launched coordinated searches at multiple locations in Kolkata and Salt Lake as part of its investigation ...
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Leads Candlelight March in Kolkata Demanding Justice for Baruipur Minor’s Rape and Murder
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday took to the streets near her Kalighat residence, leadin...
INDIA
“No One Will Be Spared…”: Suvendu Adhikari Seeks Death Penalty in Baruipur Rape-Murder Case
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday called for death penalty for those accused in the alleged gang rape and murder of a minor girl i...
BENGAL
Baruipur Minor Murder: Gang Rape Charge Added to Case; Police Seek 14-Day Custody of Two Accused
Police on Monday added gang rape charges to the case involving the alleged murder of a 12-year-old girl in Baruipur, after developments in the investi...
DELHI
Pahalgam Terror Attack: NIA Names Hafiz Saeed in Supplementary Chargesheet, Alleges Cross-Border Conspiracy
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has named Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed as an accused in the Pahalgam terror attack in a supplementa...
DELHI
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Trust Meets to Decide on Champat Rai, Anil Mishra Resignations Amid Donation Theft Probe
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is scheduled to meet in Ayodhya on Monday to consider the resignations of Champat Rai and former trustee...
MANIPUR
Manipur: Eight-Year-Old Girl Among Two Injured in Kangpokpi Firing; Kuki Body Calls Attack an 'Act of Terror'
Two civilians, including an eight-year-old girl, were injured after armed groups opened fire in Thingkhongjang village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district...
BENGAL
Election Commission Announces Rajya Sabha Bypolls in West Bengal on July 24 for Three Vacant Seats
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for Rajya Sabha by-elections to fill three vacant seats from West Bengal, with polli...
INDIA
Heavy Rain Lashes Kolkata as Bay of Bengal Low-Pressure System Nears Coast; IMD Warns of Very Heavy Rainfall
A low-pressure area over the northwestern Bay of Bengal has intensified and is moving steadily towards the Odisha–West Bengal coast, prompting the Ind...
MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra Government Begins Process to Draft Uniform Civil Code; Expert Panel Likely to Be Announced Next Week
The Maharashtra government has initiated the process of preparing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state and is expected to constitute an expert com...
INDIA
After Ayodhya Temple Row, Donation Theft Allegations Surface at Badrinath; BKTC Orders Probe
The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has ordered an internal inquiry into allegations of financial irregularities involving donations at Ba...
BENGAL
India Closely Watching Bangladesh-China Teesta Talks, Says It Will Reassess Approach Amid Strategic Concerns
India on Friday said it is closely monitoring developments surrounding the proposed Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRC...
INDIA
Fresh Escalation in Manipur: Kuki-Naga Clashes Lead to Torching of Houses in Kamjong District
Fresh violence has broken out in Manipur’s Kamjong district along the India-Myanmar border, reigniting tensions between Kuki and Naga communities. On ...
MAHARASHTRA
Two Die of Electrocution in Mumbra and Bhiwandi Amid Heavy Rains
Two separate electrocution incidents in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region have claimed two lives within a day, raising fresh concerns over electrical saf...
INDIA
Supreme Court Stays CAG Audit of Delhi Power Discoms
The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) audit of Delhi's three private electricity distribution companies, dire...
INDIA
"Typo errors not unusual...": NTA Looks Into Alleged Mistakes in UGC-NET Sociology Exam Paper
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has said it is examining allegations of errors in the UGC-NET Sociology examination conducted on 30 June, following ...
INDIA
Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case: Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Sonam Raghuvanshi's Bail Relief
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to suspend the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the woman accused of murdering her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, d...
MAHARASHTRA
Bombay HC Judge Quashes Externment, Remarks 'Horse Trading' Is Going On Across Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court on Thursday (July 2) set aside an externment order issued against a leader of the Socialist Democratic Party of India (SDPI), ob...
INDIA
"I'm an artist, not a politician...": Diljit Dosanjh Distances Himself From CJP Jantar Mantar Protest
Punjabi superstar and actor Diljit Dosanjh has made it clear that he has no intention of joining the ongoing protest led by the Cockroach Janata Party...
BENGAL
Rebel TMC Faction Led by Ritabrata Banerjee Meets Election Commission Full Bench in Delhi
A 10-member delegation from the rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), headed by West Bengal Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, met the ...
BENGAL
ED Launches Money Laundering Probe Into Ex-TMC Councillor Debraj Chakraborty's Alleged ₹1,300-Crore Assets
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated a money laundering investigation against former Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor Debraj Chakraborty,...
MAHARASHTRA
Man Drowns after Falling into Open Manhole as Heavy Rain Batters Mumbai
A man was swept into an open manhole and is feared dead after falling into it during heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Thursday, in an incident that has onc...
INDIA
Govt Directs WhatsApp to Halt Username Rollout in India, Seeks Explanation Within 3 Days
The Centre has asked WhatsApp (Meta) to pause the rollout of its proposed "username" feature in India, citing concerns over cybercrime, impersonation ...
MAHARASHTRA
BMC Suspends Three Officials After Chembur Tree Crash; Earlier Notices Had Flagged Root Damage
A day after 11-year-old Vihaan Srivastav was killed when a tree collapsed onto his school van in Chembur, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)...
MAHARASHTRA
Two College Girls Electrocuted by Exposed Underground Cable in Waterlogged Nerul Highway Stretch
Two college girls were hospitalised after receiving an electric shock from an exposed underground power cable hidden beneath rainwater on the Mumbai-b...
POLITICS
₹35 Crore Horse-Trading Allegation in Tamil Nadu: TVK MLA Claims Massive Bribe Offer to Destabilise Vijay Government; DMK Links Surface
A fresh political storm has erupted in Tamil Nadu less than two months after actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay’s Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK...
POLITICS
Shinde Sena Targets Another UBT MLC After Sachin Ahir's Switch
A day after senior leader Sachin Ahir switched to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the ruling faction is now said to be making efforts to bring anothe...
INDIA
‘Results Next Year’: Centre Defends E20 Fuel Programme as Supreme Court Orders Status Quo
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered status quo on ethanol allocation to oil marketing companies after the Centre told the court that India’s 20% etha...
DELHI
MP Judge Faces Online Communal Attack After Convicting Cow Vigilantes in Lynching Case
A judge in Madhya Pradesh has come under intense communal abuse and online harassment after convicting several men in a 2022 mob lynching case. The in...
DELHI
BJP Sets 2028 Telangana Target, Nitin Nabin Promises Double Engine Government
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin has announced that the party’s main goal is to form the government in Telangana afte...
WORLD
India's Russian Oil Imports Hit Record High as Ukraine Strikes Boost Moscow's Crude Exports
India is on track to import a record volume of crude oil from Russia in June, with Russian supplies expected to account for more than 50% of the...
INDIA
Kolkata Police Deny Permission for July 21 Martyrs' Day Rally at Esplanade, Both TMC Factions Told to Shift Venue
The Kolkata Police have denied permission to both rival factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to hold their July 21 "Martyrs' Day" rally at the tra...
INDIA
“They are frustrated…”: Yogi Adityanath Accuses Opposition of 'Hypocrisy' Over Ram Temple Donation Row
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition over its criticism of the alleged embezzlement of do...
DELHI
Supreme Court Refuses Immediate Bail to Asaram, Seeks Rajasthan Govt's Response on Challenge to Rape Conviction
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to grant immediate bail or suspend the sentence of self-styled godman Asaram while agreeing to hear his appeal a...
INDIA
Bengal: Massive Fire at Haldia Petrochemicals Pipeline Injures Over 20, Disrupts Rail Services
More than 20 people were injured after a massive fire broke out in a naphtha-carrying pipeline at Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) in West Bengal's Pur...
BENGAL
Calcutta High Court Seeks State Report on Egg-Throwing Incidents, Rejects TMC's Plea for Interim Relief
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the West Bengal government to submit a detailed affidavit explaining the steps it has taken to prevent rep...
BENGAL
West Bengal Assembly Passes OBC Amendment Bills, Removes 77 Muslim Communities from Reservation List
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly on Monday passed two significant amendment bills that overhaul the state’s Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservati...
DELHI
Janakpuri School Rape Case: Delhi HC Cancels Bail of 57 Year Old Staff, Orders Immediate Surrender
The Delhi High Court on Monday cancelled the bail granted to a 57 year old staff member of a private school in Delhi’s Janakpuri, who is accused of ra...
BENGAL
Calcutta High Court Seeks State's Response on TMC Plea Against Pre-Dawn Raid at Abhishek Banerjee's Residence
The Calcutta High Court on Monday sought a response from the West Bengal government on a petition filed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) challenging th...
DELHI
‘4C Formula’ Remark Ignites Political Storm : Yogi Challenges Akhilesh Yadav on Krishna Janmabhoomi
Political tensions in Uttar Pradesh have intensified over the alleged Ram Temple donation irregularities, with Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yad...
BENGAL
‘Enough Is Enough!’ CM Suvendu Adhikari Warns Humayun Kabir of Stringent Action Against Inflammatory Comments
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said strict action would be taken against MLA Humayun Kabir over his recent provocative remarks,...
BENGAL
KMC Orders Hawkers, Shop Owners to Vacate Spaces Under Flyovers Within a Week
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has directed hawkers and shop owners operating beneath flyovers and bridges across the city to vacate the occu...
MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra TET Paper Leak Probe Expands Across Four States; Hunt for Mastermind Intensifies
The probe into the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) question paper leak has expanded beyond the state, with the Thane Police sending multipl...
POLITICS
Faizabad Bar Association Refuses to Defend Ram Temple Fund Case Accused, Announces ₹5 Lakh Penalty
The Faizabad Bar Association in Uttar Pradesh has resolved not to represent any of the accused in the alleged embezzlement of funds linked to the Ram ...
BENGAL
TMC Moves Calcutta High Court for Urgent Hearing Over ₹440 Crore Party Funds; Court Orders Notices to Police and Bank
The Kalighat faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking an urgent hearing over the control of the party's ...
MAHARASHTRA
“Heavens are not going to fall…”: Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing on Plea Seeking Probe into Alleged Ram Mandir Donation Theft
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to urgently hear a petition seeking an independent investigation into allegations of misappropriation of donation...
INDIA
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation Theft Probe: 8 Arrested, ₹79.85 Lakh Recovered; SIT Uncovers Repeated Irregularities in Cash Handling
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged embezzlement of devotee donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya has led to the a...
BENGAL
ISKCON Relieves Radharaman Das of All Responsibilities; Former Kolkata Vice-President Links Move to Bangladesh Remarks
ISKCON has relieved Radharaman Das of all his responsibilities within the organisation, ending his tenure as the Vice-President of ISKCON Kolkata. The...
News
Both TMC Factions Seek Permission for July 21 Shahid Diwas Rally; Mamata Camp Objects to Rebel Group's Claim
The battle for control of the Trinamool Congress has now reached one of the party's most significant annual political events, with both the Mamata Ban...
WORLD
‘I’ll Be Back This Year’: Sheikh Hasina Rejects Death Sentence, Signals Return to Bangladesh
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has declared that she intends to return to Bangladesh "this year," nearly two years after leaving the c...
WORLD
Argentine Footballer Lucas Trejo's Wife and Children Found Dead After 74-Hour Search in Venezuela Quake
Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo has suffered a devastating personal loss after the bodies of his wife and children were found following a 74-hour sea...
WORLD
Venezuela Earthquake: Argentine Footballer Lucas Trejo's Wife and Children Found Dead After 74-Hour Search
Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo has suffered a devastating personal loss after the bodies of his wife and children were found following a 74-hour sea...
BENGAL
‘Bulldozer Action!’: Railway Authorities Undertake Overnight Anti-Encroachment Drive at Kolkata’s Park Circus Railway Station
In a major overnight anti-encroachment operation, railway authorities on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday demolished several "illegal" sta...
INDIA
Eggs Off the Menu? Mahua Moitra Hits Out at BJP Over Bengal School Meal Controversy
A political row has erupted in West Bengal after reports that eggs will no longer be served in mid-day meals in schools under the Kolkata Municipal Co...
News
Nihangs Camp at Paonta Sahib, Refuse to Leave Until Four Arrested Members Are Freed
More than 150 Nihang Sikhs have been camping at the historic Paonta Sahib gurdwara in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district, saying they will not leave ...
INDIA
Union Minister Receives ₹99-Lakh Subsidy Under Scheme Run by His Own Ministry: The Indian Express Investigation Finds
NTT Desk An investigation by The Indian Express has revealed that Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary received a governme...
INDIA
Operation Toofan: Kerala Demolishes Illegal Shop Linked to Drug Peddling
In a major action against the illegal drug trade, Kerala Police on Friday demolished a roadside shop allegedly being used to sell banned narcotic subs...
News
AAP Convenor Kejriwal Calls Ram Temple Donation FIR an ‘Eyewash’, Says Bigger Heads Are Being Shielded
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal visited the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Friday and offered prayers amid the ongoing controversy o...
News
BJP Targets Rahul Gandhi Over Foreign Visits; Congress Says He Is a 'Global Leader'
The Bharatiya Janata Party took a swipe at Rahul Gandhi over his frequent foreign visits, launching a social media campaign questioning his absence fr...
News
“Do not cast an evil eye on Ayodhya” : Yogi Adityanath Issues Stern Warning Over Ram Temple Fund 'Scam'
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that anyone found guilty of tampering with the faith of Sanatan Dharma or misusing public ...
MAHARASHTRA
Pune Murder Case: Father of Prime Accused Demands Death Penalty if Daughter Is Found Guilty
In a shocking development in the Ketan Agrawal murder case, the father of the prime accused, Siya Goyal, has said that his daughter deserves the harsh...
News
‘Rarest of Rare’: Pune Court Convicts 65 Year Old for Brutal Rape and Murder of 3 Year Old
A special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) court has convicted a 65 year old man for the rape and murder of a three year old girl, ...
WORLD
PM Modi Meets Amazon CEO as Tech Giant Announces $48 Billion India Investment
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday and announced that the company will invest a total of $48 billion (aro...
DELHI
NCERT’s New Class 9 Chapter Calls Emergency a ‘Challenge to Democracy’
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced a new chapter on the 1975-77 Emergency in its Class 9 Social Science ...
BENGAL
“Don't Pick Juicy Bits…”: Mahua Moitra Slams “Buzz” Over Remarks Praising Suvendu Adhikari
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has strongly defended party chief Mamata Banerjee amid the ongoing rebellion within the party, accusing dissi...
News
Dharmendra Pradhan Accuses Rahul Gandhi of 'Misleading' NEET Aspirants Amid Examination Row
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of spreading misinformation among NEET aspirants, saying ...
DELHI
‘Sorry Mom’: NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide After Emotional Video Message
An 18 year old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district after recording an emotional video message apologising to his...
BENGAL
‘City of Joy Turned Into City of Death’: Suvendu Adhikari Blames TMC After Deadly Warehouse Collapse in Taratala
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday blamed the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) government for the collapse of an under construc...
DELHI
‘Papa, I’m Leaving’: Delhi Woman Dies by Suicide, Video Alleges Harassment by In-Laws
A 24 year old woman allegedly died by suicide at her matrimonial home in Delhi’s Nangloi area after recording a three minute video in which she accuse...
INDIA
Centre Clarifies Passport Is Not Conclusive Proof of Citizenship, Says Legal Position Has Existed for Decades
The Centre on Thursday defended its position that an Indian passport should not be treated as conclusive proof of citizenship, stressing that the lega...
BENGAL
CM Suvendu Adhikari Orders Halt on KMC Sanctioned Under-Construction Projects Till July 31 for Safety Audit After Taratala Collapse
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced a sweeping suspension of all under-construction projects - largely commercial - fal...
DELHI
Supreme Court Allows Plea Against Bengal’s Ration Move for SIR Excluded Persons to Be Filed in Calcutta HC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed a petitioner to withdraw a plea challenging the West Bengal government’s alleged move to deny ration benefits t...
BENGAL
Tragedy in Taratala: Roof Collapse at Under-Construction Kolkata Warehouse Claims Three Lives, Many Still Feared Trapped**
A devastating structural failure struck an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata’s Taratala area on Wednesday afternoon, leaving at least three work...
INDIA
‘Jammu and Kashmir Was, Is and Will Always Be Ours’: India Blasts Pakistan at UNSC Over Kashmir Remarks
India strongly criticised Pakistan at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting after Islamabad raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. New Delh...
BENGAL
‘I Cried the Whole Night, Suvendu Stood by Me’ : Mahua Moitra’s Praise for BJP Leader Triggers Political Buzz in Bengal
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has triggered fresh political speculation after recalling the support she received from West Bengal Chief Min...
News
‘Real Target Is to End Reservation’: Congress Alleges BJP Wants Two-Thirds Lok Sabha Majority
The Congress on Wednesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is seeking a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha with the “real and ultimate ...
BENGAL
Calcutta High Court Refuses Urgent Hearing on Abhishek Banerjee’s Foreign Travel Plea
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday refused to grant urgent relief to Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who had ...
INDIA
Indian Express Investigation Reveals Extensive Land Purchases by Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav’s Family in Ujjain
The Indian Express has published a detailed investigative report examining land acquisitions by the family of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yada...
BENGAL
TMC Rift Deepens: Mamata Seeks Madan Mitra as Chief Whip, Speaker Says Matter Is Sub-Judice
The internal conflict within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) intensified on Tuesday after Mamata Banerjee’s camp sought to replace senior leader Firhad H...
DELHI
‘B Team of Disruptive Elements’: Dharmendra Pradhan’s Sharp Attack on CJP Amid Protest Row
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), calling it the “B team of disruptiv...
DELHI
NEET Aspirant Found Dead a Day After Re-Exam : Note Says, ‘Not Capable of Anything’
A 19 year old NEET aspirant was found dead at her home in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj district, a day after reappearing for the National Eligibility-c...
DELHI
‘Scaring Students… Wants Anarchy….’: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s Sharp Attack on Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi
A political war of words has erupted between the Centre and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over issues related to students, competitive exams, and the e...
News
11 year old Girl Sleeping on Foothpath Abducted, Raped and Murdered by Cab Driver, Body Dumped in Gurugram
In a shocking incident, an 11 year old girl was kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and killed by a cab driver in south Delhi's Mehrauli area. The young gi...
INDIA
‘A Diaper A Day Keeps Leaks Away’: CJP Intensifies NEET Protest at Jantar Mantar
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday announced a unique “diaper donation drive” as part of its ongoing protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, where i...
BENGAL
3 Kg Gold Seized From Arrested TMC Leader Sabyasachi Dutta’s Aide’s Residence
Police have recovered more than 3 kilograms of gold from the residence of an aide of arrested Trinamool Congress leader Sabyasachi Dutta on Tuesday, a...
MAHARASHTRA
‘Delivered 6 MPs’: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut’s Fresh Swipe at Shinde Amid Major Shiv Sena Defections
A fresh political confrontation has erupted in Maharashtra after six Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Shiv Sena (UBT) joined the Eknath Shinde led...
BENGAL
Trinamool Congress Approaches Calcutta High Court Over Frozen Bank Accounts Amid Internal Rift
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court contesting the freezing of three of its key bank accounts that...
WORLD
“Putting the Country I Love First…”: Keir Starmer Steps Down as UK Prime Minister
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as both Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party after facing gro...
INDIA
Pakistan Raises War Threat Over Water Security Amid Indus Treaty Tensions
Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has warned that Pakistan could go to war with India if it believes its water security is under serious thre...
BENGAL
Six Killed in Jalpaiguri Bus Crash : West Bengal CM Announces Compensation for Victims
At least six people were killed and 29 others injured after a North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) bus crashed into a parked truck in West...
BIHAR
Odisha Transport Minister's Nephew Held in Woman Student Suicide Probe
Police on Sunday arrested the nephew of Odisha Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena in connection with the alleged abetment to suicide of a 20-year-...
MAHARASHTRA
Two Killed, One Critical as BMW Z4 Crashes Into Divider Near Badlapur
Two persons were killed and another sustained serious injuries after a BMW Z4 crashed into a divider on the Mumbai-Vadodara Highway near Badlapur in t...
INDIA
Solver Gang Exposed During NEET UG Re-Test, 9 Impersonators Arrested
A major cheating racket was uncovered during the NEET UG 2026 re-examination in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district, where police arrested 30 people for their...
MAHARASHTRA
Shiv Sena’s ‘Operation Tiger’ Successful; Six UBT MPs Set to Announce Political Stand Today
Shiv Sena’s much-discussed “Operation Tiger” has reportedly achieved a major breakthrough, with six Members of Parliament from the Shiv Sena (UBT) fac...
INDIA
59 Fall Ill After Eating Shawarma and Pizza in Bhiwandi; Food Poisoning Suspected, Seven Children Among Affected
A suspected food poisoning incident in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi city has taken a serious turn, with the number of affected individuals rising to 59.&nbs...
MAHARASHTRA
Roof of Under-Construction Hall Collapses at Maharashtra Temple, Several Feared Trapped
A major accident was reported on Saturday at the Yashwadi Devasthan temple complex in Manwath Taluka of Maharashtra's Parbhani district after the roof...
INDIA
TMC Leader Jahangir Khan's Wife Arrested Over Falta Protest
West Bengal Police on Saturday arrested Sarina Bibi, the wife of jailed Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan, in connection with the violent protes...
DELHI
NEET Aspirant from Nagpur Allotted Exam Centre in Abu Dhabi, NTA Rectifies Error
A National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) candidate from Nagpur was briefly allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi for the re-examinatio...
BENGAL
Kolkata Metro to Start Services from 4 AM on June 21 for International Yoga Day and NEET-UG 2026 Candidates
To facilitate commuters attending the International Day of Yoga celebrations at Kolkata’s Red Road and candidates appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 exami...
DELHI
Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest, Cockroach Janta Party Founder Urges PM Modi to Act on Student Suicides, Seeks ₹1 Crore Compensation
Ahead of a proposed protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ...
BENGAL
‘Didi knows’: Ex-Bengal Min Jyoti Priya Mallick a.k.a Balu Resigns from All TMC Posts Citing Health Concerns
Former West Bengal minister and senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Jyoti Priya Mallick on Friday announced his resignation from all party posts, c...
BENGAL
West Bengal Govt Tells High Court Yoga Day Attendance Not Mandatory for Employees Ahead of PM Modi’s Kolkata Visit
The West Bengal government on Friday informed the Calcutta High Court that attendance at the International Yoga Day programme is not mandatory for sta...
BENGAL
North Bengal Reels Under Torrential Rain; Landslide Sever Darjeeling–Siliguri Connectivity
Heavy overnight rainfall has triggered widespread disruption across the hills of North Bengal and adjoining areas, with flash floods and landslides da...
INDIA
CM Suvendu Adhikari Meets 16 Former BJP MLAs Denied Tickets, Assures Party Is Considering Future Roles
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday met 16 former BJP legislators who were denied party tickets in the recent Assembly elections, ...
INDIA
Calcutta High Court Refuses Interim Stay on Ritabrata Banerjee’s Appointment as LoP
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday declined to grant interim relief in a petition challenging the appointment of rebel Trinamool Congress MLA Ritabra...
BENGAL
TMC Leader Aroop Biswas Requests HDFC Bank to Freeze Party Account Amid ‘Real TMC’ Dispute
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Aroop Biswas has written a letter to HDFC Bank requesting a freeze on the party's account, citing a serious dispute ov...
INDIA
Bengal Government Names Dev, Prosenjit to Key Tollywood Advisory Panel Amid Industry Reform Push
The Bengal government has proposed the formation of a high-powered advisory committee for the film and television industry, bringing together some of ...
BENGAL
Security Row Erupts in West Bengal as Mamata Banerjee's Long-Time Personal Security Officers Replaced
A fresh political controversy has broken out in West Bengal after the state government replaced the long-serving Personal Security Officers (PSOs) ass...
DELHI
Sensex Recovers Over 200 Points From Day’s Low, Nifty Holds Above 24,100 Amid Easing Crude Prices
Indian benchmark equity indices staged a strong recovery during trade, with the BSE Sensex climbing more than 200 points from its intraday low and the...
INDIA
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Dina Patil Dismisses Defection Rumours Amid 'Operation Tiger' Buzz
Lok Sabha MP Sanjay Dina Patil from Mumbai North East on Wednesday strongly rejected speculation linking him to any rebellion or defection within Shiv...
INDIA
“Don’t edit it…” Sanjay Raut's Fiery Outburst Against 'Turncoats' Amid Mounting Defection Fears in Shiv Sena (UBT)
That drama shifts from West Bengal to Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) senior leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut unleashed a string of expletives again...
News
NEET Aspirant Riya Kumari Thapa Dies by Suicide in Dehradun; Leaves Behind “I Love You” Note for Parents
A 23-year-old NEET aspirant died by suicide at her home in Dehradun, with investigators suspecting that academic pressure and feelings of inadequacy a...
BENGAL
Messi Team's E-Mail to Bidhannagar Police Names EX-TMC Min Arup Biswas in Yuva Bharati Controversy: Report
A fresh development has emerged in the controversy surrounding Lionel Messi's visit to Kolkata last December, with a member of the Argentine star's te...
WORLD
Messi Marks Record Sixth World Cup Appearance With Historic Hat-Trick as Argentina Beat Algeria 3-0
Lionel Messi delivered a historic performance on the opening night of Argentina’s FIFA World Cup title defence, scoring a hat-trick in a 3-0 victory o...
INDIA
Former Bengal Minister Udayan Guha Arrested From Kolkata Residence, To Be Taken to Cooch Behar
Former West Bengal minister and ex-Trinamool Congress MLA Udayan Guha was arrested by Cooch Behar district police from his residence in Kolkata's Phoo...
INDIA
GTA Chief Anit Thapa Resigns Amid Corruption Row, a Day After CM Suvendu Adhikari Calls for Probe
Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) Chief Executive Anit Thapa has resigned from his post, less than 24 hours after Chief Minister Suvendu Adh...
INDIA
Telegram Moves Delhi High Court Against NEET-Linked Ban; Urgent Hearing Scheduled on Wednesday
Messaging platform Telegram has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the Central government's decision to temporarily ban the app in India ahea...
INDIA
Telegram Access Restricted Ahead of Re-NEET: NTA Lists Five Key Measures to Protect Exam Integrity
NTT Desk The National Testing Agency (NTA) has backed the Centre’s decision to temporarily restrict access to Telegram in India ahead of the NEET...
News
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Appears Before CID Over Poll Campaign Remarks, Questions Political Motive
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on ...
BENGAL
Two Arrested in Egg Hurling Incident at TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh Outside Mamata Banerjee’s Residence
Two persons were arrested on Monday night after an egg was allegedly hurled at Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh outside the Kalighat residence of fo...
INDIA
Bengal Government Launches ‘Janakalyan Shibir’ Across 1,100 Locations to Deliver Benefits of 55 Welfare Schemes
The West Bengal government on Monday launched its first large-scale citizen outreach programme, Janakalyan Shibir, aimed at providing residents with a...
INDIA
CBI Revisits RG Kar Hospital as Fresh Probe Begins Into Alleged 'Evidence Destruction'
A team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers visited RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Monday as part of a fresh probe ordered by the...
INDIA
NCPI Post Naming TMC rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar as Lok Sabha Leader Deleted Hours Later
A Facebook post by the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) congratulating Barasat MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar as the party's leader in the Lok Sab...
INDIA
TMC Leader Jahangir Khan Paraded Through Falta During Ongoing Police Investigation
Dipaneeta DasTrinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan was paraded through parts of Falta in South 24 Parganas by police on Sunday, days after his arres...
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee Faces Second Round of CID Questioning in TMC Signature Forgery Case
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday appeared before the West Bengal Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (...
DELHI
CJP Warns of Nationwide Protest, Calls for Demonstration on June 20 if Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation Demand Is Ignored
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Friday said its ultimatum demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is nearing its ...
INDIA
"More rough work space, extended examination window...": NTA announces new student friendly measures ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 examinations
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced several student friendly measures for the upcoming NEET (UG) 2026 examination, scheduled to be held on...
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee Summoned Again by CID in MLA Signature Forgery Case
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee has been directed to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) once ag...
BENGAL
“I am not being pressured by the BJP” : TMC Faces Another Setback as Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Baraik Resigns
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from the Upper House on Thursday, adding to the growing troubles within the party...
INDIA
Calcutta High Court Set to Hear Abhishek Banerjee’s Plea; Counsel Alleges ‘Police Harassment’ in CID Probe
The Calcutta High Court is expected to hear Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee’s petition challeng...
BENGAL
‘Mamata Is the Real Trinamool’: Mahua Moitra Dismisses Rebel Claims, Reaffirms Loyalty Amid Party Turmoil
Amid an escalating internal crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), party MP Mahua Moitra has mounted a strong defence of Mamata Banerjee’s leader...
INDIA
West Bengal Government Finalises Cabinet Portfolios; Swapan Dasgupta Gets Finance, Tapas Roy Assigned Industry
The West Bengal government on Wednesday announced the allocation of portfolios to ministers inducted during the recent expansion of Chief Minister Suv...
INDIA
‘Do Not Want to Be In Two Boats’: Sushmita Dev Quits Rajya Sabha and TMC
In a significant political development, Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev resigned from the Upper House on Wednesday and subsequently ann...
INDIA
CID Team Reaches TMC Office Near Party Chairperson Mamata Banerjee’s Residence in 'Forge' Signature case
A team of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday reached the Trinamool Congress party office in Kalighat, adjacent to the residence of...
INDIA
TMC MPs Dev and June Maliah attend Administrative Meeting with CM Suvendu Adhikari in Medinipur Fuelling Speculations Regarding Defection
Trinamool Congress MPs Dipak Adhikary, popularly known as Dev, and actor June Malia attended Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s administrative review m...
BENGAL
West Bengal Joins Ayushman Bharat: State Signs MoU with Centre, Paving Way for Expanded Health Coverage
In a significant development for the healthcare sector, the West Bengal government has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ce...
BENGAL
Rebel TMC MPs Meet BJP Leadership in Delhi, Fueling Speculation Over Political Realignment
A high-profile meeting involving a group of rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in Delhi has triggered ...
INDIA
INDIA Bloc Review Meeting Today; Consensus Needed on Key Issues, Says Sharad Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) president Sharad Pawar on Monday said that the INDIA bloc's meeting being held in New Delhi is primar...
INDIA
INDIA Bloc Meets in Delhi Amid Opposition Churn; Mamata, Sonia, Rahul Push for Unity Despite Faultlines
Leaders of the Opposition's INDIA bloc gathered in the national capital on Monday for a crucial strategy meeting aimed at reviving coordination among ...
INDIA
TMC Strongman Jahangir Khan Arrested Near Nepal Border After Days on the Run
In a significant breakthrough for the West Bengal Police, Trinamool Congress leader and former Falta MLA Jahangir Khan was arrested by the Special Tas...
INDIA
Six Detained During CJP Protest as Abhijeet Dipke Defends Youth Movement at Jantar Mantar
Six Detained During CJP Protest as Abhijeet Dipke Defends Youth Movement at Jantar Mantar NTT Desk Delhi Police detained six individua...
INDIA
‘Cockroaches Don’t Fear’: Abhijeet Dipke Leads CJP Protest as Students Demand Accountability
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday led a large demonstration at Jantar Mantar, where students, young professionals and par...
INDIA
‘OG Cockroach’ Abhijeet Dipke Leads CJP Protest at Jantar Mantar, Calls Grow for Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday launched its much-anticipated protest at Jantar Mantar, with founder Abhijeet Dipke leading demonstrators ...
INDIA
Security Tightened Across Delhi as Cockroach Janata Party Protest Begins at Jantar Mantar
Security arrangements were significantly strengthened across the national capital on Saturday as members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gathered a...
INDIA
Bengal Govt Moves to Prune Ration Beneficiary List, Links Exercise to Curbing Khadya Sathi Fund Misuse: Report
The West Bengal government has initiated a process to remove ineligible beneficiaries from the state’s food security programme, signalling a major ove...
INDIA
TMC names MPs Derek O’Brien & Dola Sen as National Joint Secretaries; Chandrima Bhattacharya as Bengal State President
The National Working Committee meeting of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) met on on Friday, June 5, at the party chairperson Mamata Banerjee’s...
INDIA
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%; Home Loan Borrowers Get EMI Relief, Real Estate Sector Sees Stability
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday kept the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, offering relief to millions of home loan borrowers ...
INDIA
“Our views do not align…”: K Annamalai Resigns from BJP, Cites Differences Over Tamil Nadu’s Political Direction
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday, attributing his exit to disagreements with the party...
INDIA
FIR Filed Against TMC Supremo Mamata Banerjee; Siliguri Lawyer Alleges ‘Threat to National Sovereignty’
A lawyer from Siliguri has lodged a formal complaint against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that remarks made by her duri...
INDIA
‘Link all important points across Kolkata, Howrah…’ , CM Suvendu Adhikari Pushes to Unveils its first Water Metro Project in Bengal
In a major push towards river-based urban transportation, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday announced plans for a Water Metro network in Kol...
INDIA
Bengal Government Drops Tajpur Deep-Sea Port Project, CM Suvendu Adhikari Unveils Alternative Maritime Development Plan
Bringing down the curtain on one of West Bengal’s most ambitious infrastructure proposals, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday announced that ...
POLITICS
Akhilesh Yadav Accuses BJP of Selling India's 'Gold Standard'; RBI Firmly Rejects Claims of Reserve Sales
Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government, allegi...
INDIA
Bidhannagar Mayor Krishna Chakraborty Resigns, Bringing After Seven-Year Tenure
Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Mayor Krishna Chakraborty resigned from her post on Thursday, formally submitting her resignation to Municipal...
INDIA
“Don't Have Courage To Take Exam Again…” NEET Aspirant Commits Suicide As Crisis Deepens in India’s Exam System
In a heart-wrenching incident that has intensified scrutiny over the conduct of competitive examinations in India, 18-year-old Akanksha Chaturvedi, a ...
BENGAL
NIA Conducts Searches at Former TMC MLA Shaukat Mollah’s Residence in Bhangar Blast Investigation
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out searches at the residence and office of former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Shaukat Mo...
INDIA
Senior TMC Leaders Attend CM Suvendu Adhikari’s Nabanna Meeting Amid LoP Decision Day
Several senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, including Firhad Hakim, Kunal Ghosh and Nayana Bandyopadhyay, attended Chief Minist...
DELHI
21 Killed in Massive Fire at Malviya Nagar Building; Several Critically Injured
At least 21 people were killed and several others injured after a massive fire broke out in a building in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday mor...
INDIA
Suvendu Adhikari Mocks Mamata Banerjee’s Dharna, Calls TMC Protest a ‘Political Drama’
Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee led a sit-in protest at Dharmatala's Y-Channel alleging attempts to weaken the part...
WORLD
Manipuri Film Boong Sweeps New York Indian Film Festival 2026, Wins Three Major Honours
The remarkable global journey of Manipuri cinema received another major boost as Boong, filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi’s acclaimed coming-of-age drama, e...
INDIA
‘Show an ID, Travel Free’: Bengal Rolls Out Free Bus Rides for Women Across State-Run Services from June 1
Women across West Bengal can now travel free of cost on all state-run buses, as the BJP government's flagship transport welfare scheme officially came...
POLITICS
‘Beware of Pickpockets in CBSE’: Rahul Gandhi Escalates Attack on Centre Over Re-Evaluation Fees Amid OSM Row
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday sharpened his attack on the Narendra Modi government and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBS...
BENGAL
Bengali Actor Parambrata Chatterjee Moves Calcutta High Court Over FIR Linked to 2021 Post-Poll Violence Post
Actor-director Parambrata Chatterjee has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking relief in connection with an FIR registered against him over a soc...
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee Receives CID notice at Kalighat residence; Asked to Appear at BhavaniBhavan on Monday
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee on Friday addressed questions surrounding the visit of Criminal...
INDIA
CID Makes Unannounced Visit to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Home; Purpose of Visit remains Undisclosed
A team from the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) visited the Kolkata residence of Trinamool Congress leader and Diamond Harbour MP ...
INDIA
Bengal Launches Free Cervical Cancer Vaccination Drive, Hospital Monitoring Control Room Set Up
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday announced the launch of a free cervical cancer vaccination programme in the state, with the camp...
INDIA
Bangladesh Delaying Verification of Illegal Migrants in India, Says MEA
India on Friday accused Bangladesh of delaying the nationality verification process of suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals staying in India, with ...
DELHI
CBSE Delays Class 12 Re-Evaluation Portal Launch To June 1
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the launch of its portal for verification and re-evaluation of Class 12 answer sheets, d...
INDIA
Six Killed After Under-Construction Bridge Collapses During Storm in UP’s Hamirpur
NTT Desk At least six workers were killed and several others injured after an under-construction bridge collapsed during a severe storm in Uttar ...
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee to Launch Statewide Outreach After Poll Defeat, Will Meet Families of ‘Post-Poll Violence’ Victims
Trinamool Congress national general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee is set to return to active political mobilisation nearly a month afte...
MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai Police Book Instagram Paparazzi for Alleged Extortion, Defamation of Celebrity Makeup Artist
A shocking case has emerged from Mumbai’s Santacruz area, where an alleged conspiracy to defame renowned Bollywood international makeup artist Daniel ...
MAHARASHTRA
TCS Harassment-Conversion Case: SIT Files Second Chargesheet in Nashik, Over 45 Witnesses Examined
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the alleged sexual harassment and forced religious conversion case involving employees of Tata Cons...
INDIA
Siddaramaiah Signals Exit: Karnataka Congress Braces for Major Leadership Transition
NTT DeskA major political shift appears to be unfolding in Karnataka as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reportedly informed his cabinet colleagues abo...
INDIA
CBI Arrests Pune Physics Teacher In NEET Paper Leak Case, Total Arrests Reach 13
CBI Arrests Pune Physics Teacher In NEET Paper Leak Case, Total Arrests Reach 13 NTT DeskThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a...
INDIA
UCC Bill Cleared in Assam, Live-in Relationship Registration Mandatory
The Assam Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026 by voice vote after a heated debate between the ruling NDA and the Oppo...
INDIA
TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Resigns From All Organisational Posts, a Day After Attending Suvendu Adhikari’s Administrative Meeting
Senior party leader and MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar resigned from her party posts, adding to the growing list of leaders stepping away from organisationa...
INDIA
Cabinet Expansion Buzz Intensifies in Bengal After CM Suvendu Adhikari Holds ‘Long Meeting’ With Governor R N Ravi
Political speculation over a major cabinet expansion in West Bengal gathered momentum on Wednesday after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held an exten...
BENGAL
Acclaimed Bengali Filmmaker Anik Dutta Passes Away After Falling From Rooftop in South Kolkata
NTT DeskRenowned Bengali filmmaker Anik Dutta passed away on Wednesday after reportedly falling from the rooftop of his residence in Kolkata’s Hindust...
WORLD
From EdTech Icon to Legal Crisis: Singapore Court Sentences Byju Raveendran to Six Months in Jail
The dramatic downfall of India’s once-celebrated edtech giant BYJU’S deepened further on Wednesday after Byju Raveendran was sentenced to six months i...
BENGAL
Annapurna Bhandar Application Process Begins, CM Suvendu Adhikari Announces Online and Offline Facilities
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced the beginning of the application process for the ‘Annapurna Bhandar’ scheme and eligible applicants ...
INDIA
Honey Singh Meets BJP Leader Tarun Chugh, Joins Call Against Punjab’s Drug Crisis Ahead of Polls
Singer and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has joined the conversation around Punjab’s long-standing drug crisis, meeting senior BJP leader Tarun Chugh to di...
INDIA
Trademark Battle Begins Around ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ as Satirical Movement Expands Online
The rapidly growing online movement known as the “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP) has entered a new phase of controversy and legal attention, with multip...
INDIA
Supreme Court Pulls Up NTA Over NEET-UG 2026 Leak, Says Agency ‘Did Not Learn Its Lesson’ From 2024
The Supreme Court came down heavily on the National Testing Agency (NTA) over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, observing that the agency had failed to dra...
INDIA
"Don’t Take It So Sentimentally...": CJI on Plea Over Cockroach Janta Party Controversy
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday advised a lawyer not to take the controversy surrounding the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ (CJP) “so sentimental...
DELHI
‘Quite Sure He Heard Me?’: Norwegian Journalist Helle Lyng on the Modi Moment That Triggered a Global Debate
A brief question shouted across a tightly packed press room in Oslo has snowballed into an international debate on press freedom, political accountabi...
INDIA
Assam Moves Ahead With Uniform Civil Code Bill; Third BJP-Ruled State Closer to Implementing UCC
The Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government in Assam is preparing to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state Assembly, a move that would mak...
INDIA
Fuel Prices Surge Again in India: Fourth Hike in 12 Days Sparks Concern Amid Global Tensions
Indian consumers woke up to yet another sharp increase in fuel costs on Monday as state owned oil marketing companies raised petrol and diesel prices ...
WORLD
US Secy Marco Rubio Meets PM Modi Amid Efforts to Stabilise India-US Strategic Partnership; Focus on Defence, Trade and Indo-Pacific
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi during his first official visit to India, as bo...
BENGAL
Salt Lake Stadium Undergoes Symbolic Reset as Football Sculpture Is Demolished
A controversial football-themed sculpture outside Kolkata’s iconic Salt Lake Stadium has been demolished by the newly-appointed West Bengal government...
INDIA
After joining BJP, MP Raghav Chadha Now Appointed Chairman of Rajya Sabha Petitions Committee
Former Aam Aadmi Party leader and current BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has been appointed chairman of the Rajya Sabha Committee on Petitions, a ke...
BENGAL
Swasthya Sathi Cardholders May Soon Receive Ayushman Bharat Benefits in Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal could be headed towards a major shift in its healthcare delivery system after senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari announced that beneficiar...
INDIA
Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked Again; Third Increase in 10 Days Pushes Rates Higher
Fuel prices have been revised upwards for the third time in just over a week, with petrol and diesel becoming costlier across the country on Saturday ...
BENGAL
31 Fresh Crude Bombs Recovered In Birbhum Village; Probe Underway
Tension gripped West Bengal’s Birbhum district after a large cache of fresh crude bombs was recovered from Kot village under Mallarpur police station ...
Nepal
“Unable To Save Them”: Two Indian Climbers Die During Everest Descent After Reaching Summit
Two Indian mountaineers died while descending from the summit of Mount Everest after successfully scaling the world’s highest peak, officials in Nepal...
DELHI
Govt Asked X To Block ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Handle Over “National Security Concerns”: Report
The Centre reportedly directed X (formerly Twitter) to withhold the account of the viral satirical platform “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP) in India aft...
BENGAL
TMC Councillors Forced Hold Kolkata Municipal Session Outside Chamber After Assembly Hall Remains Locked
In an unprecedented scene at the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), Trinamool Congress councillors were allegedly unable to enter the municipal asse...
BENGAL
TMC MLA Dilip Mondal Moves Calcutta High Court, Seeks FIRs Be Quashed
Trinamool Congress MLA Dilip Mondal has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking protection from arrest amid multiple FIRs filed against him over al...
BENGAL
“Howrah Civic Polls Soon”: CM Suvendu Adhikari Signals End to Long Delay After Administrative Review
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday indicated that the long-pending Howrah municipal elections could finally be held within this ...
BENGAL
Bengal Govt Imposes Limitation on Employees on Interaction with Media; Prohibits Criticism of State or Central Policies
The West Bengal government has issued a stringent new directive for senior bureaucrats and government employees, warning against unauthorised comments...
BENGAL
Lalbazar Issues Fresh Safety Guidelines for Kolkata Government Hospitals to Prevent ‘Another RG Kar’
In a move aimed at strengthening security across government hospitals in Kolkata, Lalbazar has issued a detailed set of guidelines for police personne...
BENGAL
CM Suvendu Adhikari’s Emotional North Bengal Pitch: “We Will Repay the Debt”
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari struck an emotional tone during his first official visit to North Bengal after taking office, thanking the...
WORLD
Norwegian Journalist Says Meta Accounts Suspended After Question to PM Modi Video Goes Viral
Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng has claimed that her Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended shortly after a widely circulated exchange involvi...
BENGAL
Bengal Govt Grants ED Nod to Prosecute Ex-RG Kar Principal Sandip Ghosh
The West Bengal government has formally granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital p...
BENGAL
Falta Re-Poll: TMC Candidate Jahangir Khan Withdraws Ahead of Voting Day
Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan has withdrawn from the Falta Assembly re-poll race just two days before voting, triggering fresh political ...
WORLD
US DOJ Permanently Drops All Criminal Charges Against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has permanently withdrawn all criminal charges against Adani Group chairperson Gautam Adani and his neph...
INDIA
Petrol and Diesel Prices Hiked by Nearly 90 Paise: Second Increase in a Week Adds to Consumer Burden
In a fresh blow to household budgets, state-run oil marketing companies have raised the prices of petrol and diesel by approximately 90 paise per litr...
BENGAL
Sona Pappu Appears Before ED Days After DCP Santanu Sinha Biswas’ Arrest
Biswajit Poddar, alias Sona Pappu, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kolkata on Monday in connection with an ongoing money launderin...
BENGAL
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee congratulated VD Satheesan on assuming chair as Kerala CM
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday congratulated the newly sworn-in UDF government in Kerala, led by Chief Minister VD Satheesan, an...
INDIA
India Pushes Back Against Dutch Concerns Over ‘Declining’ Press Freedom, ‘Eroding’ Minority Rights During PM Modi’s Netherlands Visit
A diplomatic exchange between India and the Netherlands over issues related to press freedom and minority rights has sparked sharp reactions, with New...
DELHI
“Appear Independent...” Supreme Court Questions EC Selection Panel With PM, Cabinet Minister On One Side and LoP on Other
The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed serious reservations about the structure of the selection committee for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023.
INDIA
Supreme Court Shifts to Virtual Hearings Twice a Week Amid Fuel Conservation Push
The Supreme Court has decided to shift to mandatory virtual hearings on Mondays and Fridays during partial working days in June and July, while also p...
INDIA
Madhya Pradesh High Court Declares Disputed Bhojshala Site a Saraswati Temple, Ends Friday Namaz Arrangement
Ending a long running legal battle over the disputed Bhojshala- Kamal Maula Complex in Dhar, the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday ruled that the st...
News
Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked by ₹3 Per Litre Amid West Asia Crisis
Fuel prices rose across India on Friday, with a ₹3 per litre increase in petrol and diesel rates, marking the first major retail revision since the ou...
News
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam on June 21, No Fresh Registration Required; Admit Cards to be Issued on June 14
NTT Desk The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday announced that the re-examination for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Under...
News
Former Bengal Minister Appears Before ED After Skipping Four Summons in Municipal Recruitment Scam Probe
Former West Bengal minister Rathin Ghosh appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kolkata on Friday for questioning in connection with an a...
News
ED Arrests Kolkata Police DCP Santanu Sinha Biswas in Money Laundering Probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday arrested Santanu Sinha Biswas, Deputy Commissioner of Kolkata Police, after nearly 11 hours of questionin...
MANIPUR
Fresh Tensions Grip Manipur as Over 38 Kuki, Naga People Allegedly Held Hostage by Different Groups
Fresh violence and deepening ethnic tensions have once again pushed Manipur into crisis, with state Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam claiming that more than 38 people belonging to the Kuki and Naga communities are currently being held hostage by various groups across the state.
POLITICS
Congress Announces Kerala CM After 10 Suspense; VD Satheesan to Attend Crucial Party Meeting
Ending nearly 10 days of intense political suspense, the Congress on Thursday announced senior leader V D Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala following the United Democratic Front’s sweeping victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. The announcement came after multiple rounds of consultations between the party’s central leadership and Kerala unit leaders amid a prolonged tussle over the top post.
BENGAL
First-Time BJP MLA Rathindra Bose Set to Become West Bengal Assembly Speaker; What do we know?
The Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated first-time MLA Rathindra Bose for the post of Speaker of the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly, signalling the party leadership’s attempt to project a fresh face in one of the most important constitutional positions in the state.
BENGAL
Delhi Horror: Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped Inside Private Sleeper Bus, Driver and Conductor Arrested
A 30-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped inside a private sleeper bus in Delhi, in a case that has once again triggered serious concerns over women’s safety in the national capital.
BENGAL
West Bengal Govt Makes ‘Vande Mataram’ Mandatory in School Assemblies From Monday
The West Bengal government has announced that the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ will be compulsory in schools across the state from Monday, in what is being seen as one of the first major education-related directives of the new government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
BENGAL
NEET Paper Leak Probe: Rajasthan BJP Youth Leader Among Detained Accused
The investigation into the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak has taken a political turn in Rajasthan after the names of two brothers, including a local BJP youth wing leader, surfaced in the probe being conducted by the Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group (SOG) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
BENGAL
Bengal Government Set to Double Old Age Pension to ₹2,000, Disability Allowance Also Likely to Rise
The newly formed BJP government in West Bengal has decided to increase the state’s old age pension from ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 per month, according to sources in the Women, Child and Social Welfare Department.
BENGAL
Bengal Police Launch Statewide Crackdown on Illegal Arms, Reopen Post-Poll Violence Cases
The West Bengal Police has issued a series of strict directives targeting illegal arms, post-poll violence cases and border-related criminal networks following the formation of the new BJP government in the state.
BENGAL
Supreme Court Defers Hearing in I-PAC Case Again, Next Hearing Scheduled for Next Week
The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred the hearing in the high-profile I-PAC case involving the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the West Bengal government and political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC).
BENGAL
Bengal Government Launches Crackdown on Illegal Factories, CM Suvendu Adhikari Warns of 'Strict Action'
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced a statewide crackdown on illegal manufacturing units and unauthorised factories, warning that strict action would be taken against operators violating safety and environmental norms.
POLITICS
PM Modi Orders 50% Reduction in Convoy Size Amid Fuel Conservation Push
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed a 50 per cent reduction in the number of vehicles used in his official convoy as part of a broader austerity and fuel conservation push amid the ongoing global energy crisis triggered by the conflict between the United States and Iran.
BENGAL
‘No Welfare Benefits’ to Those Deleted in SIR in Bengal and Bihar Triggers Debate over Relationship between Citizenship Verification & Roll Revision
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governments in both West Bengal and Bihar have announced that individuals excluded during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls may be denied access to welfare benefits, triggering fresh debate over the relationship between citizenship verification, voter eligibility and state welfare delivery.
BENGAL
CEO Manoj Kumar Agarwal Who Oversaw SIR, Appointed As Chief Secretary In Suvendu Adhikari Govt Post Bengal Polls
In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle just days into the new BJP-led government in West Bengal, senior IAS officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal has been appo...
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In as West Bengal's First BJP Chief Minister in Grand Ceremony at Kolkata Brigade
In a historic political transition for West Bengal, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in today as the state's ninth Chief...
INDIA
Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath as Bengal’s First BJP Chief Minister; Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul sworn-in as cabinet Ministers
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the first Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday, marking a major political shift i...
BENGAL
PM Modi, Rajnath Singh Reach Kolkata as Suvendu Adhikari Set to Take Oath as Bengal CM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kolkata on Friday ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who is set to become West ...
News
"Will take four years...": Ex Calcutta HC CJ TS Sivagnanam Quits Bengal SIR Tribunal
Former Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court, Justice (retd) TS Sivagnanam, has stepped down from the appellate tribunal constituted to hear challe...
POLITICS
TVK Chief Vijay Set for Third Meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor to Stake Claim for Government Formation
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay is expected to meet Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlek...
BENGAL
Investigation Into Killing Of Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide Chandranath Rath Advances But No Arrest As Yet
West Bengal Police have intensified their probe into the murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, describing the...
POLITICS
NCRB Report: Mumbai Ranks Second in Crimes Against Women; Maharashtra Tops in Crimes Against Children
Mumbai, the country’s financial capital, has ranked second among major metropolitan cities in crimes against women, according to the National Crime Re...
BENGAL
West Bengal Assembly Dissolved Following Governor’s Orders; New Govt. to Swear-in On May 9
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has been dissolved on the orders of Governor R.N. Ravi following the conclusion of the 2026 Assembly election process, even as outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has not formally resigned from her post.
BENGAL
5 BJP Supporters Injured in Bomb Attack Near RG Kar Victim’s Residence
Five BJP supporters were allegedly injured in a bomb attack in the Panihati area of North 24 Parganas district on Thursday, hours after the killing of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide Chandranath Rath triggered political tensions in West Bengal.
Election
TVK Chief Vijay Holds Fresh Meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor as Hung Assembly Stalemate Persists
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday, intensifying efforts to resolve the ongoing uncertainty over government formation in the state following the April 23 Assembly elections.
BENGAL
Probe into Killing of Suvendu Adhikari’s Close Aide Chandranath Rath Intensifies as Police Seize Suspicious Vehicle with Fake Number Plate
Hours after the brazen late-night shooting that claimed the life of Chandranath Rath, a longtime personal assistant and trusted aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal Police have ramped up their investigation, seizing a suspicious four-wheeler believed to have been used in the ambush.
News
Case Filed Against Palash Muchhal In Maharashtra For Alleged Fraud, Casteist Abuse
A case has been registered in Sangli, Maharashtra, against music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal following allegations of cheating and caste-bas...
POLITICS
BJP Sets May 8 for West Bengal Legislative Party Meet to Elect CM; Swearing-in Ceremony on May 9 to Feature PM Modi and Amit Shah
In a decisive step towards forming its first-ever government in West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has finalised the schedule for electing ...
BENGAL
‘Undemocratic climate in Bengal:’ Sanjay Raut Backs Mamata Banerjee; Calls Refusal to Resign ‘Political Protest’
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday backed Mamata Banerjee, describing her refusal to resign as a “political protest” against what he alleged ...
News
Fire Near BSF HQ, Blast Outside Army Camp Trigger Security Scare in Punjab
Two incidents, a fire in Jalandhar and a blast in Amritsar, triggered panic across Punjab on Tuesday night, especially as both occurred ne...
INDIA
Bengal CEO Manoj Kumar Agrawal Rejects Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Villain’ Remark on Election Commission
West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agrawal on Tuesday has firmly dismissed allegations made by Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee against the Election Commission, calling them “completely baseless.”
INDIA
In Bengal Victory Moment, Modi’s ‘Bhadralok’ Attire Signals Cultural Messaging Alongside BJP’s Electoral Surge
Amid the celebrations at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a notable cultural gesture to complement the political moment.
DELHI
Nine Dead, Including Toddler, in Early Morning Fire in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar
A devastating fire in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar area early this morning claimed nine lives, including that of a one-year-old child, while leaving two others injured.
MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai Businessman duped if Rs.74 lakh on pretext of securing loan
The complaint was filed by finance consultant Ravi Sankunni Menon, who revealed that his associate, businessman Krishnakumar Agarwal, engaged in the tiles manufacturing business was in need of substantial funds in 2024 for business expansion.
BENGAL
‘Focus on vigilance, coordination’ : Mamata Banerjee & Abhishek Banerjee to hold virtual meeting with counting agents on May 2
With the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly election results just days away, Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with party national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, are set to convene a crucial virtual meeting with all party counting agents, underscoring the party’s focus on vigilance and coordination.
BENGAL
Supreme Court Backs ECI, Dismisses TMC’s Concerns on Central Staff for Bengal Vote Counting
The Supreme Court of India on Saturday observed that the Election Commission’s decision to deploy central government personnel as counting supervisors in the West Bengal Assembly elections does not violate any rules.
BENGAL
TMC Flags ‘Unauthorised’ Handling of Postal Ballots, Files Complaint Against Returning Officer
Amid ongoing political tensions during the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has lodged a formal complaint against a Returning Officer, alleging irregularities in the handling of postal ballots.
DELHI
“Imagine the pain, humiliation”: Supreme Court Urges Centre To Allow Abortion Beyond 20 Weeks For Rape Survivors
In a significant intervention on reproductive rights, the Supreme Court has urged the Centre to consider amending existing abortion laws to permit termination of pregnancy beyond 20 weeks in cases involving rape survivors, underlining the profound trauma faced by victims.
BENGAL
77 EVM Tampering Complaints In Bengal Polls; CEO Manoj Agarwal Signals Possible Re-Poll Before May 2
West Bengal Chief Election Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Thursday flagged multiple instances of alleged Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering during the second phase of polling, revealing that as many as 77 complaints were reported across districts.
BENGAL
Calcutta HC To Hear Plea Challenging ‘Exclusive’ Use Of Central, PSU Staff As Counting Supervisors In Bengal Polls
The Calcutta High Court is set to hear a petition questioning the decision to appoint only central government and public sector undertaking (PSU) employees as counting supervisors for the ongoing West Bengal Assembly elections.
BENGAL
Delhi Court Grants Bail to I-PAC Director Vinesh Chandel Day After Bengal Elections
A Delhi court on Thursday granted regular bail to Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) director Vinesh Chandel in a money laundering case, noting that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) did not oppose his plea.
BENGAL
BENGAL ELECTION 2026: 89.99% Turnout Signals Record Participation in West Bengal Phase 2 Polls
Over 3.5 crore voters cast ballots across 142 seats as polling sees high engagement and tight security, ECI sources said.
BENGAL
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India’s decision to appoint Uttar Pradesh cadre IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma is an Election Observer for the West Bengal Assembly elections.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India’s decision to appoint Uttar Pradesh cadre IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma is an Election Observer for the West Bengal Assembly elections.
BENGAL
78.68% Turnout in Bengal Phase 2 as CM Flags Concerns Over Poll Process
West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of approximately 78.68% by 3:00 PM during Phase 2 of the ongoing Assembly elections, indicating strong participation across districts.
BENGAL
Calcutta HC Refuses Action Against ECI Police Observer IPS Ajay Pal Sharma Ahead of Crucial Bengal Voting Phase
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday declined to pass any interim order against IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, who is currently on election duty, until April 29—the date scheduled for the second phase of polling in West Bengal.
INDIA
CISF Jawan Arrested in Bengal for Alleged Attempted Sexual Assault on Minor Girl
Police in Asansol have arrested a 40-year-old jawan of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on charges of attempting sexual assault on a 10-ye...
INDIA
Bengal Polls: 1,468 Voters Restored Ahead of Final Phase Amid SIR Deletion Row
Ahead of the second phase of polling in West Bengal, the Appellate Tribunals have cleared 1,468 voters, previously removed during the Election Commiss...
DELHI
Arvind Kejriwal Writes to Delhi HC Judge, Opts Out of Proceedings Over ‘Conflict’ Concerns
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has written to Delhi High Court judge Swarana Kanta Sharma, stating that he will not appear in the excise policy case before her, either in person or through legal representation, the party said on Monday.
BENGAL
TMC MP Mitali Bag’s Car Attacked in Hooghly Ahead of Polls; BJP Dismisses Allegations as ‘Drama’
According to the MP, her car was attacked while she was on her way to attend a public meeting addressed by All India Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee.
BENGAL
CISF Personnel Injured in Gunfire Near BJP Candidate’s Home in Bengal; EC Orders Report
The injured jawan, identified as Yogesh Sharma, was part of Singh’s security team. Singh is the son of senior BJP leader Arjun Singh. Sharma suffered a gunshot wound to his leg and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
BENGAL
‘Give us vote, we will free you from TMC’: PM Modi invokes Netaji’s freedom movement slogan as Bengal gears for second phase polls on April 29
Addressing a Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Bangaon, Modi said the state possesses the resources and capability to reclaim its position as a leading region in the country.
BENGAL
ED conducts Kolkata raids in land fraud probe linked to fugitive Sona Pappu
The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday carried out searches at multiple locations in Kolkata as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged land-grabbing and financial fraud cases linked to fugitive accused Sona Pappu.
BENGAL
EC calls high-level Kolkata meet to fine-tune security and logistics ahead of Phase 2 Bengal polls
The Election Commission of India is set to convene a crucial coordination meeting in Kolkata on Sunday as preparations intensify for the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026.
INDIA
Record Breaking 93.19% Voter Turnout in West Bengal's First Phase Signals Historic Electoral Engagement Amid SIR Shadows
The first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections has delivered the highest voter turnout in the state's history since Independence. After final s...
INDIA
ECI Suspends 5 Police Officers in Bengal Over ‘Bias’ Ahead of Phase 2 Polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered action against alleged police misconduct in West Bengal ahead of the second phase of Assembly elect...
BENGAL
Calcutta High Court trims bike curbs: Pillion ban limited to 12 hours, delivery and app services get relief
In a significant relief for commuters ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Calcutta High Court has scaled back restrictions imposed on two-wheelers, limiting the ban on pillion riding to just 12 hours before polling instead of the earlier 48-hour window.
INDIA
Manipur on Edge: Cop Critical After Clash With Protesters in Wangjing
Ethnic tensions in Manipur continued to simmer on Monday night after violence broke out in Wangjing, where a policeman was critically injured during a...
INDIA
Allahabad High Court Judge Withdraws from Hearing Against LOP Rahul Gandhi
Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of the Allahabad High Court on Monday stepped aside from hearing a case involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who faces al...
DELHI
Kharge’s ‘Terrorist’ Remark Sparks Political Storm, BJP Demands Apology
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday found himself at the centre of a political row after remarks made during a press conference about Pri...
BENGAL
‘Did you remember suddenly?’ Mamata Banerjee Alleges ‘conspiracy’ after consecutive ED, IT raids ahead of Bengal Polls
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday hit out strongly at what she described as a “conspiracy” surrounding poll strategist I-PAC, accusing rivals of attempting to intimidate those associated with her party ahead of the Assembly elections.
DELHI
‘Inappropriate, Distress Address’: Congress Slams PM Modi’s National Broadcast on Delimitation Setback
The Indian National Congress on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing his recent address to the nation as “partisan” and lacking the dignity expected of such a platform.
BENGAL
ED Raids Kolkata Deputy Police Commissioner’s Residence in Money Laundering Probe
The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday conducted raids at the residence of a Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner, Shantanu Sinha Biswas, in Ballygunge as part of a money laundering probe linked to an alleged criminal syndicate in poll-bound West Bengal.
BENGAL
After Delimitation Bill Setback, PM Modi Sharpens Women-Centric Poll Pitch in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday intensified his campaign in West Bengal, foregrounding women-focused welfare promises while escalating criticism of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over its stance on women’s political representation.
POLITICS
“Failed to correct past mistakes…”: PM Modi Attacks Opposition After Lok Sabha Bill Defeat
A day after the Centre’s Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on Opposition parties, accusing them of derailing what he described as an effort to advance women’s representation and ensure equitable distribution of power.
POLITICS
PM Modi to Address Nation After Women’s Reservation Bill Setback, Blames Opposition’s “Selfish Politics”
“Opposition snatched women's rights, then congratulated itself," Prime Minister Modi said during his address to the nation.
MANIPUR
Fresh Protests Erupt in Manipur Valley After Killing of Two Children in Tronglaobi Attack
A wave of fresh protests swept across Manipur’s Valley districts on Friday night, with tensions flaring in Imphal East as residents took to the street...
DELHI
Women’s Reservation Law Notified, But Implementation Hinges on Delimitation
The Central government on Thursday officially notified the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023, bringing into force the long-awaited law that provides 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies
DELHI
‘Political Demonetisation’: Shashi Tharoor Slams Centre’s ‘Hasty’ Delimitation Push
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday delivered a pointed critique of the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, warning that a hurried redrawing of constituencies could have far-reaching and destabilising consequences.
DELHI
Law Minister Meghwal Defends Delimitation Push, Assures 50% Seat Expansion Amid Opposition Concerns
Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has strongly defended the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, seeking to allay fears of regional imbalance by assuring a uniform 50 per cent increase in parliamentary representation across all states. He announced that the total strength of the Lok Sabha would rise to 815 seats, including 272 seats reserved for women under the proposed framework.
BENGAL
Income Tax Raids at TMC Candidate Debashis Kumar’s Residence and Offices Spark Political Tensions in Kolkata
As Bengal looks into the eye of Assembly polls, officials from the Income Tax Department carried out early morning raids at multiple premises linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Rashbehari candidate Debashis Kumar. The raid began at daybreak on Friday at his residence on Manoharpukur Road, where Kumar was reportedly present at the time.
DELHI
SpiceJet Aircraft Hits Stationary Akasa Air Plane at Delhi Airport, No Injuries Reported
A SpiceJet aircraft collided with a stationary Akasa Air plane while taxiing at Delhi airport, causing minor damage to both aircraft, officials said. No injuries were reported.
News
“Delimitation Through the Back Door…”: Gaurav Gogoi Accuses Union Govt of Using Women’s Quota for Political Gains
Senior Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday accused the Union government of using the implementation of the 33 per cent women’s reservation as a p...
POLITICS
Opposition to Boycott Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Election
The Opposition has announced a boycott of the upcoming election for the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, in protest against the Union government’s ...
DELHI
Amit Shah–Akhilesh Yadav Face-Off in Lok Sabha Over Women’s Quota, Delimitation Bills
A face-off erupted in the Lok Sabha between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday, as the Centre introduced key Bills linked to women’s reservation and delimitation, triggering a sharp political confrontation.
DELHI
“25–30 Years Too Late”: PM Modi Pushes Women’s Reservation Bill Amidst INDIA Bloc’s Opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday strongly advocated for the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, describing it as a long-pending reform that should have been introduced decades ago.
BIHAR
JD(U) Backs Nitish Kumar’s Continued Influence as Bihar Awaits New CM
Amid intensifying speculation over Bihar’s next chief minister, Janata Dal (United) national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha on Tuesday underlined the enduring political influence of outgoing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, asserting that future governments would continue to function under his guidance.
BIHAR
Major Political Shift: Nitish Kumar dissolves Cabinet after last meeting in Patna; Bihar gears up for a new CM
Bihar is witnessing a significant political transition, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expected to resign on Tuesday after convening his final Cabin...
INDIA
Supreme Court Defers I-PAC Hearing by a Week; Case to Be Taken Up Day Ahead of Bengal First Phase Polls
The Supreme Court of India has postponed the hearing in the I-PAC case by a week, scheduling it for April 22—just a day before the first phase of voti...
News
‘Inspired by Pm Modi’: Kolkata-based doctor promises Rs.500 discount in consultation fees if patients chant ‘Jai Shree Ram’
An eminent cardiologist by profession, Dr. P K Hazra is viral on social media after his unique proposition caught netizens’ eyes. According to an adve...
BENGAL
‘Right to Vote Constitutional & Sentimental”: Supreme Court Declines to Extend Bengal Electoral Roll Freeze Deadline; Justice Bagchi Flags 'Logical Discrepancy' - A Shift Of ECI Stance From Bihar SIR
The petition, filed by Quaraisha Yeasmin and others, challenged the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to freeze the rolls on April 9 despite over a lakh appeals remaining undecided.
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee Warns of Possible Midnight Raids and Arrests Bengal Polls Campaign Heats Up
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday expressed deep apprehension over potential midnight raids and arrests by central agencies, claiming they could target her party workers in the dead of night as polling draws near.
UTTAR PRADESH
Over 2 Crore Voters Removed from Uttar Pradesh Electoral Rolls After Special Intensive Revision; Urban Districts Record Sharpest Declines
The Election Commission of India on Friday released the final electoral rolls for Uttar Pradesh following the completion of the 166-day Special Intens...
MAHARASHTRA
Ranveer Singh Meets RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat at Nagpur office After ‘Dhurandhar’ Success, Sparks Political Speculation
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat at the organisation’s headquarters in Nagpur, in a development...
INDIA
Assam Police Search Pawan Khera’s Delhi Residence Amid Row Over Allegations Against CM’s Wife
A team of Assam Police, accompanied by Delhi Police officials, visited Congress leader Pawan Khera’s residence in Delhi’s Nizamuddin East on Tuesday m...
News
Baramati By-Poll Set for Contest as Congress Rejects Unopposed Route
Late Ajit Dada passed away in an aircraft accident. A by-election is now being held in Baramati. Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has resigned from her Rajya Sabha membership. There
News
18 Arrested in Malda Hostage Case as Supreme Court Flags “Premeditated” Nature of Incident
West Bengal police have arrested 18 individuals in connection with the Malda incident, where seven judicial officers were allegedly held hostage for several hours during a protest linked to electoral
News
Kolkata Witnesses BJP–TMC Face-Off During Suvendu Adhikari’s Nomination Rally
Slogans of “Jai Shri Ram” and “BJP zindabad” clashed with cries of “Joy Bangla” and “Mamata Banerjee zindabad” as a high-voltage political face-off unfolded in Kolkata’s Bhabanipur area on Thursday,
News
Sanjay Raut Predicts ‘Political Earthquake’ in Maharashtra, 25–30 NCP, 25 Shinde Sena MLAs Likely to Merge with BJP
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday claimed at a press conference that Maharashtra politics is heading towards another “major political earthquake.” He even revealed a specific
News
Raghav Chadha Dropped from AAP’s Rajya Sabha Leadership Post
In a significant organisational change, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has removed Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha from his leadership role in the Upper House, appointing Punjab MP Ashok Mittal
News
Malda Protest: Judicial Officers Held Hostage over SIR deletions, SC Pulls Up Bengal, CM Mamata Banerjee Alleges BJP-ECI ‘conspiracy’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has held the Election Commission of India responsible for the unrest in Malda, arguing that the state’s administrative authority was effectively undermined during the
News
‘Trying to bring in voters from other states:’ Abhishek Banerjee targets BJP with ‘outsider’ plank in North Bengal rallies
Trinamool Congress MP and national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday intensified the party’s “outsider” pitch while addressing rallies in North and South Dinajpur, as the ruling party eyes a
News
Convoy of BJP nominee Rathindra Nath Bose attacked in Cooch Behar; political blame game intensifies
Tensions escalated in West Bengal’s Cooch Behar after BJP nominee Rathindra Nath Bose alleged that his convoy was attacked during an election campaign. The incident reportedly took place while he
News
Bengal SIR Hearing: Supreme Court Allows the Inclusion of New Documents by Appellate Tribunal
The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted appellate tribunals hearing disputes in West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to consider fresh documents, provided their authenticity is duly verified,
News
Bengal SIR: 47 Lakh Objections Disposed, Supreme Court “Optimistic” about Progress
The Supreme Court on Wednesday noted that nearly 47 lakh of the 60 lakh objections filed during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal have been
News
“Illegal, unconstitutional, undemocratic”: Mamata Banerjee flags ‘mass voter manipulation’, writes to CEC over alleged inclusion of outsiders in Bengal rolls
Escalating her attack on the Election Commission ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a strongly worded letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh
News
8 Killed in Stampede at Nalanda’s Sheetla Mata Temple; Enquiry Launched into the Incident
At least eight people lost their lives in a stampede during prayers at the Sheetla Mata Temple on Tuesday, triggering concerns over crowd management at the site. The Bihar government
News
Legendary Tennis Star Leander Paes joins BJP in Delhi HQ; To campaign for 2026 Bengal Assembly elections: ‘Want to kindle passion for sports among all’
In a notable development ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, former tennis star Leander Paes formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, stepping into active politics
News
Congress Releases First List of 284 Candidates for West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, Opts to Contest All Seats Solo
In a significant step ahead of the two-phase West Bengal Assembly polls, the Indian National Congress on Sunday announced its first list of 284 candidates for the 294-member state legislature.
News
Mamata Banerjee Fires Back at Amit Shah’s ‘Chargesheet’ Against TMC, Alleges Conspiracy Ahead of West Bengal Polls
The political heat in West Bengal has intensified sharply as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the BJP’s freshly released “chargesheet” document targeting
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News
Aaditya’s Surprise Appearance Hints at Shift in Sena-BJP Equations
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray’s presence at BJP leader Mohit Kamboj’s birthday party has sparked fresh political chatter, particularly in light of Kamboj’s earlier attacks on the Sena and
News
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Resigns from Legislative Council Ahead of Rajya Sabha Entry, Signals Shift to National Politics
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday resigned from the state Legislative Council, paving the way for his entry into the Rajya Sabha and marking a significant transition in his
News
‘No authorisation for shoot’: Bengali Actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee Dies After Drowning in Digha
A Bengali actor Arunoday Banerjee, commonly known as Rahul amid film fraternity, passed away in an unfortunate accident after drowning during a shoot at Digha. He was declared dead after
News
Former MP Tarun Mondal Dropped from Bengal Voter List After Revision
Former Lok Sabha MP Tarun Mondal has been dropped from West Bengal’s voter list following the latest revision of electoral rolls by the Election Commission. He had won from Bengal’s
News
Election Commission Releases Third Supplementary List Ahead of Bengal Polls
The Election Commission on Saturday released the third supplementary voter list as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls for 2026. However, the poll body did
News
Former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli arrested over 2025 protest deaths after new GenZ leader takes oath
Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday, in connection with deaths linked to the 2025 anti-government protests. Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was also taken into
News
Over Lawyers, Activists Urge President Murmu to Withhold Assent to ‘Controversial’ Transgender Bill
A group of over 140 lawyers, law students, feminists and social activists have written to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her not to grant assent to the Transgender Persons (Protection of
News
BJP Councillor’s Son Arrested in Sex Scandal for Abusing Over 100 Victims
BJP councillor’s son has been arrested on Saturday in sex scandal for abusing over 100 victims, with the Congress alleging that the scale of the crime is far bigger than
News
EC to set up Polling Booths inside six housing complexes in Kolkata
In a new initiative aimed at improving voter participation the Election Commission has decided to set up polling stations inside select housing complexes in Kolkata for the upcoming West Bengal
News
Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of ‘pre-planned’ role in Murshidabad Ram Navami unrest
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday alleged that the violence during Ram Navami celebrations in Murshidabad was orchestrated by the Bharatiya Janata Party, intensifying the political blame game
BENGAL
Bengal Assembly Polls 2026: Teacher Allegedly Assaulted During Poll Training in Ranaghat After Protesting ‘Model Code Violation’
Tensions flared at a poll training centre in West Bengal’s Ranaghat after a schoolteacher, assigned election duty, alleged that he was assaulted by government officials during a training session on
INDIA
India Cuts Fuel Duty by ₹10 as Global Oil Prices Surge Amid West Asia Tensions
India on Friday cut the excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each, as geopolitical tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran fuel fears of a
BENGAL
“Unwarranted Panic, Possible Lockdown?” Mamata Banerjee Questions PM Modi as she kicks off Election Campaign in Bengal
Stepping up her attack on the Centre, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over what she described as an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty, asking
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari Asks RG Kar Victim’s Mother to Campaign in Bhabanipur, Takes Fight to Mamata Banerjee’s Turf
Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has urged the mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape-and-murder victim to campaign in Bhabanipur, directly targeting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in her
BENGAL
Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds Likely in Kolkata Over Next Few Days; Weather Office Issues Warning
Kolkata and its adjoining districts are set to witness a spell of unstable weather over the next few days, with forecasts indicating thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds and rainfall across
INDIA
Amit Shah to Release BJP ‘Chargesheet’ Against Mamata Banerjee Government during Kolkata visit Ahead of Bengal Polls
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata night for a brief but politically significant visit, during this he is expected to intensify the Bharatiya Janata Party’s campaign ahead of
WATCH
“Contraceptive for Creativity…”: Kunal Kamra Slams Ranveer Allahbadia Over ‘India’s Got Latent’ Fallout
Comedian Kunal Kamra has sharply criticised YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, accusing him of continuing to capitalise on controversy linked to his appearance on the show India's Got Latent.The exchange unfolded on
MADHYA PRADESH
Tensions Surface in Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs’ Meeting; Priyanka Chaturvedi Questions Sanjay Raut’s Remarks
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray chaired a meeting of party MPs in Mumbai, where internal differences reportedly came to the fore, particularly over statements
WORLD
No Life Jacket, High Alcohol Level in Blood: Zubeen Garg’s Death Due to Drowning, Rules Singapore Coroner
A court in Singapore has brought clarity to months of uncertainty surrounding the death of singer Zubeen Garg, concluding that the celebrated Assamese artist died by drowning near Lazarus Island
WORLD
Hormuz Divide: Iran Opens Strategic Oil Lifeline to India, Allies While Shutting Out Rivals
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Iran has drawn a sharp geopolitical line in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors—the Strait of Hormuz—by allowing passage only to
INDIA
No ‘Exceptional Grounds’: UK Court Rejects Nirav Modi’s Appeal
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who has been lodged in a UK prison since 2019, has moved a step closer to extradition to India. The High Court of Justice (King’s Bench
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Accuses ECI of Bias After BJP Seal Appears on Kerala Poll Document, Says 'Cat is Out of the Bag'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a fresh attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), claiming that a controversial notification issued by the Kerala Chief Electoral
INDIA
Supreme Court Flags Bengal as Outlier in SIR; Says Exercise Smooth Elsewhere
The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has progressed largely without disruption across the country, with West Bengal
INDIA
EC Releases Midnight Supplementary Roll of 29 Lakh Bengal Voters as Supreme Court Set to Hear SIR Case Today
In a significant development ahead of a crucial legal hearing, the Election Commission (EC) released the first supplementary list of nearly 29 lakh voters in West Bengal close to midnight,
INDIA
Fuel Prices Set to Rise in Himachal Pradesh as Govt Clears Up to ₹5/Litre Cess
Fuel prices in Himachal Pradesh are likely to witness an increase after the state Assembly passed the Himachal Pradesh Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, enabling the government to levy
News
EC to Publish First Supplementary Voter List in West Bengal Following SIR Drive
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to publish the first supplementary voter list in West Bengal as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls,
WORLD
Dubai Gold Prices Tumble After Global Sell-Off; 22K Sees Sharp Drive, Buyers Rush
Gold prices in Dubai have witnessed a sharp decline following a global sell-off, with 22-karat gold slipping below Dh490 per gram—marking one of the lowest levels seen in recent months.
WORLD
Air Canada Flight Collides with Ground Vehicle at LaGuardia Airport; Emergency Response Triggered
An incoming Air Canada Express flight from Montreal collided with a ground vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport approximately around 11:40pm (local time) on Sunday, triggering an emergency response and
INDIA
TMC Bets Big on Welfare Push with ‘Didi’s 10 Pledges’ Ahead of Bengal Polls
With the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections around the corner, the Trinamool Congress has unveiled its manifesto, positioning it as a people-first roadmap anchored in “Didi’s 10 pledges.”Led by Chief
INDIA
EC Orders Bengal to Withhold Civic Volunteer Bonus Ahead of Polls; Seeks Report on Pre-Election Welfare Push
The Election Commission has directed the West Bengal government to put on hold the recently announced Eid bonus for civic volunteers ahead of the Assembly elections, even as it seeks
INDIA
Man Dies After Getting Trapped in Lift at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital, Sparks Safety Concerns
A tragic incident at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Friday morning has raised serious questions about safety and infrastructure in state-run healthcare facilities after a man died
INDIA
Kharat File: Shivsena UBT's Sushma Andhare Levels Serious Charges Against Chakankar, Demands Removal
Shivsena UBT Leader, Sushma Andhare, on Friday, held a press conference in connection with the alleged ‘Fake Baba’ Ashok Kharat case and levelled serious allegations against State Women’s Commission chairperson
INDIA
"Forced Marriage, Abusive Relationship...": HD Deve Gowda Hits Back at Mallikarjun Kharge
Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda has hit back at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks in the Rajya Sabha, saying his alliance with the Congress was a “forced marriage” that
INDIA
EC Puts Hold on Transfer of Bidhannagar, Siliguri Police Commissioners; Order Stands for 13 Other IPS Officers
In a partial modification of its earlier directive, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has put on hold the transfer of two senior police officials from West Bengal—Bidhannagar Police Commissioner
INDIA
BJP Fields Ex Congress MP from Dispur, CM Sarma from Jalukbari in First List for Assam Polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released its first list of 88 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, fielding Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from the Jalukbari constituency.The
INDIA
Bengal Assembly Polls 2026: Massive Central Force Deployment and Bureaucratic Overhaul Mark Intensified Election Preparedness
With the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections scheduled to be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated an unprecedented
INDIA
Election Commission Moves 15 IPS Officers Out of Bengal as Observers Ahead of Assembly Polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has deputed 15 senior IPS officers from West Bengal to serve as election observers in other poll-bound states, including Tamil Nadu and Kerala, as
INDIA
Nashik ‘Fake Baba’ Controversy: Raut attacks State Women’s Commission Chairperson Chakankar, Seeks Action from CM
Shivsena UBT MP Sanjay Raut demands resignation of State Women’s Commission Chairperson Rupali Chakankar, after a video surfaced showing a ritual (washing the feet) of the Fake Baba, in Nashik.
INDIA
Supreme Court Refuses Adjournment in ED–West Bengal Dispute Over I-PAC Raid, Says Court Cannot Be Directed by Parties
The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to adjourn proceedings in a high-stakes constitutional dispute between the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the State of West Bengal, arising out of alleged obstruction
INDIA
From Harish Rana to Anand Dixit: Another Family’s Long Struggle Between Life and Death
A distressing case similar to that of Harish Rana is unfolding in Mumbai, where 35-year-old Anand Dixit has been in a vegetative state for over two years following a life-altering
BENGAL
“In 2026 We Will Get 226+…” Mamata Banerjee Releases TMC List, Predicts Victory; 74 Old MLAs Dropped NTT Desk
The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has released its comprehensive list of candidates for the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections.
INDIA
Lok Sabha lifts ban on 8 Opposition MPs after govt–Oppn agreement
In a move signalling a thaw in parliamentary tensions, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday revoked the suspension of eight Opposition MPs following a consensus between the government and Opposition benches.The
INDIA
‘No Faith, No Law Can Justify This’: India slams Pakistan over deadly Kabul hospital strike
India on Tuesday strongly condemned Pakistan following a devastating airstrike on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul, which reportedly left around 400 people dead and over 250 injured, according
MAHARASHTRA
Row over ‘VIP Darshan’ at Bhimashankar: Rohini Khadse demands action against officer for Dubey’s temple visit
Rohini Khadse, State President of the women’s wing of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction), has demanded the suspension of an official who allegedly facilitated VIP access for Nishikant
DELHI
Delhi HC cracks down on ‘Epstein link’ posts: Court orders India-wide takedown after Puri’s daughter cries defamation
In a significant move against online misinformation, the Delhi High Court has ordered an India-specific ban on social media posts and digital content allegedly linking Himayani Puri, daughter of Union
BENGAL
TMC to unveil Bengal 2026 candidate list today: All eyes on Mamata Banerjee’s big call—who stays, who goes?
The political spotlight is firmly on West Bengal today as Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee prepares to announce the party’s much-anticipated candidate list for the 2026 Assembly
BENGAL
Election Commission reshuffles Bengal police ahead of polls; Siddh Nath Gupta named DGP, Ajay Kumar Nand Kolkata CP
The Election Commission has ordered a major reshuffle in West Bengal’s police leadership ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, appointing new officers to key law-enforcement posts including the state’s Director
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INDIA
Two-Phase Polling Announced for West Bengal Assembly Elections : Know When Is Your Vote
The Election Commission of India has scheduled the West Bengal Assembly elections to be held in two phases, marking a significant shift from the eight-phase polling conducted during the 2021
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INDIA
Election Commission Announces Poll Schedule for Bengal, Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry; Results on May 4
The Election Commission of India on Sunday announced the schedule for the upcoming Assembly elections in four states - West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Keralam and Assam - along with the
INDIA
West Bengal to Vote in Two Phases Instead of Eight; ECI Cites The Reason
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday announced that the upcoming West Bengal Assembly election will be conducted in two phases - April 23rd and April 29th, a sharp
INDIA
Election Commission To Announce Poll Schedule Today, Press Meet At 4 pm
The Election Commission of India is set to announce the schedule for Assembly elections in five states and Union Territories at 4 pm on Sunday. The poll panel will announce
WORLD
Tensions Rise as North Korea Fires Missiles into Sea During US-South Korea Drills
North Korea fired more than 10 ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday, March 14, 2026, South Korea's military described, the move that comes amid ongoing joint military exercises by
INDIA
Centre Revokes NSA Detention of Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk, Release Ordered
The Union government has revoked the detention of Ladakh-based climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA), paving the way for his immediate release after
INDIA
Mandatory Menstrual Leave May Deter Hiring of Women, Observes Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on Friday declined to issue directions mandating menstrual leave for women employees and students nationwide, observing that making such leave compulsory could inadvertently affect women’s
INDIA
Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi Over Savarkar Remarks Disposed of by Court
The court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Rupali Narwadiya has disposed of a defamation case filed against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his alleged remarks
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi Slams PM Modi Over LPG Crisis, Says PM ‘Panicking’ Over Epstein Files
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid concerns over a reported shortage of commercial LPG cylinders. Gandhi said that while the
BENGAL
'Do not Interfere': Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Cautions Bengal Officials Against Meddling in Poll Work
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has cautioned senior bureaucrats in West Bengal against interfering in the electoral process, stressing that officials engaged in poll-related duties must be allowed to function
BENGAL
Election Commission Official: Bengal Assembly Elections Likely to Begin in April in Two Phases
The upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections are likely to be conducted in two phases beginning in April, according to an Election Commission official familiar with the discussions on the poll
INDIA
Gunman Allegedly Targets EX-J&K CM Farooq Abdullah; Security Team Foils Attempt, Suspect Arrested
A potentially dangerous situation unfolded when a man allegedly pointed a firearm at former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah, but the threat was neutralised after security personnel swiftly
INDIA
Lok Sabha Defeats Opposition Motion Against Speaker Birla After Heated Debate
The Lok Sabha, on Wednesday, rejected the Opposition’s no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla following the voting of the ruling NDA and opposition, after a heated debate in the House.Union
WORLD
US Considers Special Forces Operation to Secure Iran’s Enriched Uranium Stockpile
The administration of Donald Trump is reportedly evaluating the possibility of deploying special forces into Iran to take control of the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium (HEU), according to
INDIA
‘Bring Motion Against PM’:Amit Shah Dismisses Motion Against Speaker, Says Parliament Has Traditions
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the Opposition in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, accusing its members of disregarding parliamentary rules and discipline while complaining about
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi’s ‘PM compromised’ remark sparks sharp exchange with Ravi Shankar Prasad in Lok Sabha
Tempers flared in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday between BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi as the House resumed debate on the opposition’s no-confidence
INDIA
Hormuz Closure Triggers Energy Scramble: India Buys 30 Million Barrels of Russian Oil as Middle East Supplies Disrupted
India has purchased around 30 million barrels of crude oil from Russia after the United States granted a temporary waiver allowing Indian companies to buy Russian cargoes loaded before March
POLITICS
In Landmark Order, Supreme Court Permits Euthanasia for Man in Vegetative State for Over 10 Years
In a rare and significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted passive euthanasia for a 31-year-old man who has been in a permanent vegetative state for more than a
INDIA
IndiGo Flight 6E33 Returns to Delhi After Mid-Air Diversion Linked to Middle East Conflict
An IndiGo flight travelling from Delhi to Manchester was forced to return to the national capital after flying for nearly seven hours, following immediate airspace restrictions due to the ongoing
INDIA
TMC Voices Dissatisfaction After Meeting CEC Gyanesh Kumar; BJP Pushes for Three-Phase Election
The All India Trinamool Congress on Monday expressed dissatisfaction after a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, who is currently in West Bengal to review the state’s preparedness for
BENGAL
TMC, BJP Lock Horns Over President Murmu’s Bengal Visit and Bharat Ratna Photo Row
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have locked horns over President Droupadi Murmu’s recent visit to West Bengal, with the political row intensifying through sharp exchanges
INDIA
Men in Blue Create History, Defend T20 World Cup Title on Home Soil
Team India became the first side to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title, the first to win the tournament on home soil, and the first to claim a third
INDIA
Opposition Protest Interrupts Jaishankar’s Address on Middle East Tensions
On Monday, the second half of the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament began with chaos as Opposition members protested and raised slogans while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar began for
INDIA
“Go Back Gyanesh Kumar…”: Chief Election Commissioner Met with Protests in Kolkata Amidst SIR Row
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced protests in Kolkata on Monday, morning as demonstrators waved black flags and raised “go back” slogans near the Kalighat Temple, where he had arrived
BENGAL
‘No Protocol Lapse’: Mamata Banerjee Tears Into BJP Narrative, Explains Absence at Siliguri Event After Row Over Droupadi Murmu Visit
A political row that erupted in West Bengal after President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday after questioned the absence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a programme in Siliguri escalated to
INDIA
‘Justice for Ajit Pawar’: Rohit Pawar Meets MPs to Push for Fair Crash Probe
For justice and a fair investigation into the plane crash involving the death of late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others, NCP (SP) MLA, and his nephew Rohit
WORLD
Iran Announces Pause on Attacks Against Neighbouring States; President Pezeshkian Issues Apology
In a move aimed at easing mounting regional tensions, Iran on Saturday announced a pause on attacks against neighbouring countries, with President Masoud Pezeshkian issuing an apology and stating that
INDIA
Karnataka to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16, CM Siddaramaiah Announces
Karnataka will bar children below the age of 16 from using social media platforms, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Friday while presenting the state’s annual Budget. The proposed move aims
INDIA
Has India Become America’s 51st State?’ Prakash Ambedkar Targets Modi Govt Over Russian Oil Issue
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) president Prakash Ambedkar criticised the Centre after reports claimed that the United States had given India a 30-day “permission” window to continue purchasing oil from Russia.
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Kicks Off Anti “Unplanned SIR” Dharna in Kolkata, Vows to Unmask 'Sinister Plot' Between BJP & ECI
In another display of defiance amid escalating political tensions ahead of West Bengal's assembly polls, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched a high-stakes sit-in protest, accusing the Election Commission
WORLD
TRP Freeze for News Channels: Govt Pulls Plug for 4 Weeks Over Israel–Iran War Coverage
The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has instructed the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to halt the publication of Television Rating Points (TRP) for all news channels for
BENGAL
"Jai Samvidhan...": Menaka Guruswamy Debuts on Political Stage, Vows Legal Fight for Bengal Voters’ Rights
Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha elect senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy made her first appearance on a political platform on Friday, sharing the stage with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and
INDIA
Manipur Crisis: Class XII Student in Relief Camp Dies by Suicide Amid Prolonged Displacement
A 17-year-old Class XII student, who had been residing in a relief camp since violence erupted in Manipur in May 2023, was found dead on Tuesday in an apparent case
INDIA
India Clears Proposal to Procure Additional S-400 Triumf Air Defence Systems from Russia
The Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has cleared a proposal by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to acquire five additional S-400 Triumf air defence systems from Russia, according to officials familiar
INDIA
Jadavpur University Student Alleges Ragging Inside Campus; Names Seniors and SFI Alumnus
A second-year undergraduate student from the Department of Comparative Literature at Kolkata’s Jadavpur University has filed a written complaint alleging ragging, mental harassment and bullying on campus by senior and
INDIA
“So long as the Representation of the People Act 1950 allowed…” Supreme Court Says Aadhaar Valid ID For Bengal SIR
The Supreme Court on Tuesday reaffirmed that Aadhaar can be accepted as an identity document in West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, observing that courts must follow
BENGAL
MHA to Deploy 480 Companies of Central Forces in Bengal Ahead of Poll Schedule; Starting From A Day After Final SIR List Published
In a significant pre-poll development, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to deploy 480 companies of central armed police forces in West Bengal even before the formal announcement
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INDIA
Eminent Bengali Author Mani Shankar Mukherjee Passes Away at 92
Eminent Bengali writer Mani Shankar Mukherjee, widely known by his pen name Shankar, passed away at a private hospital on Friday afternoon, at the age 92. Family members said he
INDIA
“PM is compromised…”: Youth Congress Stages Protest at AI Impact Summit, 10 Detained; BJP and Congress Trade Barbes
Chaos erupted at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi on Friday afternoon after Youth Congress workers stormed an expo hall inside the high-security venue, shouting slogans against Prime
MAHARASHTRA
Rohit Pawar Raises Fresh Doubts Over Ajit Pawar’s Plane Crash, Seeks Clarity on Black Box
In the aftermath of the plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, NCP leader Rohit Pawar has publicly expressed serious concerns, questioning key aspects
DELHI
"How can they have a physical relationship before marriage?" : Supreme Court Flags ‘Circumspection’ in Pre-Marital Ties While Hearing Bail Plea
The Supreme Court on Monday made pointed oral remarks on pre-marital relationships while hearing a bail plea in a case involving allegations of rape on the false promise of marriage.A
WORLD
Global Cricket Icons Appeal to Shehbaz Sharif for Urgent Medical Attention for Imran Khan
Fourteen former international cricket captains, including India legends Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have jointly written to the Government of Pakistan seeking immediate medical assistance and appropriate legal facilities for
POLITICS
Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Defamation Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday quashed the defamation proceedings initiated against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in a case arising from campaign
INDIA
Delhi Court Frames Corruption, Conspiracy Charges Against Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi in Land-for-Jobs Case
A Delhi court on Monday framed charges of corruption and criminal conspiracy against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife, former
INDIA
Bhupen Borah’s Dramatic U-Turn: Former Assam Congress Chief Withdraws Resignation Within Hours
In a dramatic political twist ahead of the Assam elections, former Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah withdrew his resignation from the Indian National Congress within hours of submitting it
INDIA
Three-Year-Old Drowns During Mother’s Maternity Photoshoot on Bengaluru Outskirts
A three-year-old boy died after accidentally drowning in a water pool while his pregnant mother was attending a maternity photoshoot on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Sunday, according to police.The
INDIA
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Plea Against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Directs Petitioners to Approach High Court
The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to entertain petitions seeking registration of an FIR and further action against Himanta Biswa Sarma over alleged hate speech, directing the petitioners
POLITICS
Sanjay Raut Says Tipu Sultan Dispute ‘Should End’, Accuses BJP of Diverting Attention
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday said the controversy surrounding Tipu Sultan in Maharashtra has been unnecessarily prolonged, noting that the portrait displayed in the Malegaon Deputy Mayor’s
INDIA
Nation Remembers Pulwama Martyrs: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi Lead Tributes on Seventh Anniversary of 2019 Attack
Seven years after the devastating terror strike in Pulwama, leaders across India paid homage to the 40 personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force who lost their lives in the
INDIA
Bomb Threat Note Found on IndiGo Flight in Kolkata Before Shillong Takeoff; Passengers Deboarded, Search Underway
A bomb scare triggered a major security response at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Saturday morning after a threat note was discovered onboard an IndiGo flight scheduled to
INDIA
Service Charge 'Not Compulsory': Government Reinforces Consumer Protection Rules
In a significant consumer rights intervention, the Union government has clarified that restaurants cannot impose mandatory service charges on food bills, stating that diners cannot be compelled to pay any
INDIA
Six-Year-Old Killed as Speeding Car Driven by Class 12 Student Hits Pedestrians in Lucknow
A six-year-old boy was killed and four others injured after a speeding car allegedly driven by a Class 12 student ploughed into pedestrians in Lucknow on Thursday evening.The incident occurred
INDIA
Supreme Court Halts Haryana Govt’s Aravalli Zoo Safari Project
The Supreme Court on Thursday halted the Haryana government’s proposed Aravalli zoo safari project in Gurugram, making it clear that no activity would be permitted in the ecologically sensitive Aravalli
POLITICS
BNP Sweeps Bangladesh Polls, Tarique Rahman Set to Be Prime Minister
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) appears to be set for a sweeping return to power on Friday, racing past the halfway mark in Bangladesh’s first general election since the violent
WORLD
Allegations, optimism and violence mark Bangladesh’s post-uprising election day
Bangladesh’s election day unfolded with a mix of allegations of irregularities, expressions of optimism from political leaders and a violent incident at a polling station, as voters headed to the
INDIA
“You have sold our Bharat Mata”: Rahul Gandhi jibes at Center over India-US trade deal; labels it “complete surrender”
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi delivered a combative speech in the Lok Sabha during the Union Budget 2026 discussion in Lok Sabha, accusing the Central government of compromising national interests
INDIA
IndiGo Set to Fully Implement Revised Pilot Duty Norms as DGCA Withdraws Temporary Exemptions
India’s aviation regulator has confirmed that IndiGo will now operate under the revised pilot duty norms, marking the end of temporary exemptions granted to stabilise flight operations. The Directorate General
BENGAL
TMC Sets Conditions for Backing No-Confidence Motion Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Abhishek Banerjee, on Tuesday has outlined specific conditions for his party to support the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, initiated by
INDIA
‘Will sign No Confidence only if …’ What conditions did Abhishek Banerjee put to sign Motion against OM Birla?
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday stated that his party would consider supporting a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla only if its concerns are not
INDIA
Om Birla Directs Secretariat to Examine Opposition’s No-Confidence Motion, Report Says
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday responded to the no-confidence motion moved against him by opposition parties, directing the Lower House secretariat to examine the notice and expedite the
INDIA
Curfew and Internet Shutdown Enforced in Manipur’s Ukhrul After Renewed Violence
Fresh incidents of violence in Manipur’s Ukhrul district have prompted authorities to impose a curfew and suspend internet services for five days, following reports that armed individuals set fire to
INDIA
Supreme Court Extends West Bengal SIR Deadline, Draws Clear Line on Micro-Observers’ Powers: Know Who Said What
The Supreme Court on Monday extended the deadline for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, while firmly clarifying that micro-observers have no authority to
INDIA
‘No Debate without Notice’: Lok Sabha Budget Session Adjourned After Rahul Gandhi Sought to Speak on India-US interim trade
The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Monday after repeated disruptions, with proceedings set to resume on February 10. The adjournment followed a tense exchange between Leader of
INDIA
‘This Exposes Hypocrisy’: Sanjay Raut Slams RSS, BJP Over Invitees
A political controversy has erupted following a programme organised in Mumbai to mark the centenary year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) leader Sanjay Raut has
INDIA
UP Woman Hangs Herself Accidentally While Filming a Reel; Probe Underway
A 27-year-old woman died while attempting to film a social media reel at her home in Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district, in an incident that police say appears to be a
INDIA
Rohit Pawar to Hold Press Conferences on Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Questions and NCP Merger
On Saturday, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar announced that he would hold press conferences with presentations on February 10 and February 12 to raise questions related to the
INDIA
Supreme Court Declines Jan Suraaj Plea Challenging Bihar Poll Results, Directs Party to Approach High Court
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a plea filed by poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishore’s party, Jan Suraaj, challenging the outcome of the Bihar Assembly elections held in November
POLITICS
Shutdown Enforced Across Kuki-Zo Regions in Manipur Following Overnight Clashes in Churachandpur
A complete shutdown has been enforced across Kuki-Zo-dominated areas of Manipur after violent clashes erupted between youth protesters and security forces in Churachandpur district late last night.The shutdown comes amid
INDIA
Supreme Court Permits 18-Year-Old to Terminate 30-Week Pregnancy, Upholds Reproductive Autonomy
The Supreme Court on Friday permitted an 18-year-old woman to terminate her 30-week pregnancy, underscoring that a woman “cannot be compelled” to continue a pregnancy against her will. The apex
INDIA
25-year-old biker dies after falling into open DJB pit; Delhi government orders probe
A 25-year-old private bank employee died after allegedly falling into an open pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) on Joginder Singh Marg in west Delhi’s Janakpuri late on
BENGAL
Bengal Budget 2026: Mamata Banerjee Govt. Issues Rs.500 Hike in ‘Lakkhir Bhandar’; 4% DA for State Employees
The West Bengal government has announced a ₹500 increase in the Lakshmir Bhandar allowance in the state budget, along with a 4% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government
POLITICS
Parliament Turmoil: PM’s Lok Sabha Speech Dropped Amid Safety Fears, Opposition Hits Back
Proceedings in Parliament were disrupted on Thursaday, after allegations emerged that some Congress MPs were planning an unprecedented act against Prime Minister Narendra Modi inside the Lok Sabha. The claims
BENGAL
All Eyes on Bengal’s Pre-Election Interim Budget; Spotlight on Lakkhir Bhandar, Health & Welfare Schemes
The final session of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly under the third government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be held on Thursday. The state’s vote-on-account or the pre-election
INDIA
Supreme Court asks Bengal to clear 25% DA dues by March 31 & directs recalculation
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the West Bengal government to clear at least 25% of the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) dues to the state employees by March 31 of
INDIA
Piyush Goyal Assures Parliament on Safeguards for Agriculture in US Trade Pact
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday assured Parliament that India’s agriculture and dairy sectors have been fully protected in the proposed India–US trade agreement, amid political backlash over the
INDIA
“Save Democracy…”Mamata Banerjee Makes Rare Appearance in Supreme Court, Personally Argues Against SIR Exercise
In an unprecedented and dramatic moment in India’s constitutional history, Mamata Banerjee, a sitting Chief Minister, personally appeared before the Supreme Court of India to argue her own case. The
INDIA
“Why Should Parties Seek BJP’s Permission?”: Raut Accuses BJP of ‘Controlling’ Parties Through Election Commission
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut questioned why the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) believes that all political parties in the country must seek its approval before taking internal decisions.Speaking to
INDIA
Sharad Pawar Breaks Silence on NCP Merger Rumours
Senior leader Sharad Pawar on Wednesday clarified the speculation surrounding a possible merger of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), clarifying that while discussions had taken place,
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Raises Impeachment Pitch Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Alleges Bias in Electoral Roll Revision
Escalating her offensive against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday raised the possibility of his impeachment, alleging bias and misconduct by the poll
INDIA
Dapurmal Village Still Struggles for Basic Facilities Despite Development Around
Barely 130 km from Thane city, Dapurmal, a tribal village in Thane district, continues to struggle for basic facilities such as roads, water, schools and healthcare, even as much of
INDIA
Sanjay Raut Alleges Ajit Pawar Carried Irrigation Scam File Till His Last Flight, Seeks Judicial Probe
The Rajya Sabha on Monday took up a discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address on the fourth day of Parliament’s ongoing Budget Session. Participating in the
BENGAL
Trinamool MPs walk out of Rajya Sabha, accuse Centre of denying West Bengal Rs 2 lakh crore in budget
New Delhi: Trinamool Congress (TMC) members staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha on Monday, alleging that the Union Budget had ignored West Bengal and that the Centre was withholding
POLITICS
Uproar in Lok Sabha after Rahul Gandhi Cites Unpublished Army Chief Naravane’s Memoir on 2020 China Standoff
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, sparked an uproar in Parliament on Monday after attempting to quote from a magazine article based on an unpublished memoir by
POLITICS
Sanjay Raut Flags Conspiracy Angle in Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Death
Shivsena UBT MP Sanjay Raut questioning the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near Baramati whether the incident was an accident or the result
INDIA
‘Something happened behind the scenes’: Uddhav Sena, Congress raise doubts over Ajit Pawar Plane Crash
Questions are mounting over whether the plane crash that killed NCP leader Ajit Pawar was merely an accident, with leaders from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) and the
WORLD
Pakistan to Skip India Clash at T20 World Cup 2026 Despite Tournament Participation
Even before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 gets underway, a major development has emerged from Pakistan. The Pakistan government has announced that while the national team will take part
POLITICS
12 Minors Missing in 36 Hours in Mumbai; Police Launch Citywide Search
A sharp rise in cases of missing children has raised serious concerns in Mumbai, with 12 minors including eight girls reported missing over the past 36 hours, police data shows.According
INDIA
Lok Sabha disrupted as Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah object to Rahul Gandhi’s remarks amid Ongoing Budget Sessio
The Lok Sabha witnessed brief disorder on Monday shortly after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi began his address, as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah interrupted him
WORLD
Bangladesh court sentences Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in Purbachal land allotment cases
A Dhaka court on Sunday sentenced former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina to a total of 10 years in prison in two separate corruption cases linked to the allocation of
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee Flags ‘Backdoor Disenfranchisement’ in Electoral Roll Revision, Writes to CEC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging serious irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the
INDIA
Amit Shah Blames TMC Corruption for Bengal Fire Tragedy: ‘This Is Not an Accident’
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Trinamool Congress government, alleging that corruption, administrative failure, and vote-bank politics under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have
POLITICS
Sunetra Pawar sworn in as Maharashtra DCM days after Ajit Pawar’s death
Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra on Saturday from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) quota, just days after the death of her husband, senior
INDIA
Supreme Court Rules Menstrual Hygiene Is Part of Dignity and Right to Life
The Supreme Court on Friday delivered a landmark ruling holding that menstrual hygiene and access to menstrual hygiene products are integral to the right to life guaranteed under Article 21
BENGAL
Anandapur Godown Fire: Wow! Momo Manager, Deputy Manager Arrested; Death Toll at 25
Kolkata Police on Friday arrested Raja Chakraborty, manager, and Manoranjan Sheet, deputy manager of Wow! Momo, in connection with the massive fire that tore through two godowns in the Anandapur
BENGAL
‘Declare an Outright War’: Arjun Singh Urges BJP Workers to Boycott TMC
BJP leader Arjun Singh on Friday issued a call for a complete social and political boycott of the Trinamool Congress, urging party workers to cut off all engagement with TMC
POLITICS
Ajit Pawar Was the Bridge: NCP Reunification Talks After His Death
Following Ajit Pawar’s death, the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are expected to reunite, with a formal announcement likely in February after the district councils elections.According to
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BENGAL
‘SIR not an impediment’: Cal HC directs Bengal to Handover Acquired Land for Indo-B’Desh Border Fencing by Mar 31
The Calcutta High Court has held that the ongoing Special Investigation Report (SIR) procedure cannot be cited as a ground to delay the handover of land already acquired for fencing
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INDIA
“Are We Becoming a Regressive Society?”: Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations, CJI Flags Deep Social Concerns
The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the implementation of the University Grants Commission’s Equity Regulations, 2026, delivering a sharp rebuke to provisions that, in the Court’s view, risk reinforcing social
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INDIA
Supreme Court stays UGC’s “Equity Regulations, 2026” - All You Need To Know
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday put the University Grants Commission’s newly notified Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026 in abeyance, following allegations of the rulebook
INDIA
“Nobel Peace Prize…” BJP President Nitin Nabin’s Tagore Remark Triggers Fresh Political Row in Bengal
A fresh controversy has erupted in West Bengal’s charged political atmosphere after BJP president Nitin Nabin referred to Rabindranath Tagore as a “Nobel Peace Prize winner” during a public programme
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee To Take SIR Furore From Bengal To Delhi; Meeting Slated With ECI On Feb 2
A Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is scheduled to meet the Election Commission of India (ECI) on February 2 amid mounting political opposition to the
INDIA
Is there a foul play? Mamata Banerjee demands Supreme Court-monitored probe in Ajit Pawar Plane Crash
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday floated the possibility of ‘foul play’ in the fatal plane crash involving Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Speaking to the press
INDIA
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash; India Remembers Leaders Lost in Air Disasters
Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and several others were killed on Wednesday morning when the aircraft he was travelling in crashed while attempting to land near Baramati in Pune
INDIA
From Baramati to the Corridors of Power: Ajit Pawar and the Making of Maharashtra’s "Dada"
Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief, Ajit Pawar, died on Wednesday, when the plane he was travelling in crash-landed near Baramati in western Maharashtra. He was
INDIA
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash in Baramati
Ajit Pawar, Nationalist Congress Party chief and Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, died on Tuesday morning after a small aircraft carrying him crash-landed near Baramati airport. Four others on board, including
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India-EU Historic Free Trade Deal: From Defence to Worker Mobility, Who Wins - and How
After nearly two decades of stop-start negotiations, India and the European Union have moved to conclude a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) accompanied by parallel accords on defence cooperation and
INDIA
India Rejects Pakistan’s Claims on Operation Sindoor at UN, Envoy Says Islamabad Sought Ceasefire
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, on Tuesday firmly rebutted Pakistan’s account of Operation Sindoor, calling it a “false and self-serving” narrative and asserting that Pakistan had
POLITICS
New Civic Front Takes Shape in Mira-Bhayandar as Shinde Sena Aligns With Congress
A significant political realignment has taken shape in the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), with the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the Congress both in
POLITICS
Bihar Bhavan Row Escalates: Bihar Minister Targets Raj Thackeray, MNS and Congress Hit Back
The controversy over the proposed construction of a Bihar Bhavan in Mumbai has intensified, with sharp exchanges between leaders from Bihar and Maharashtra.Bihar minister Ashok Choudhary launched a sharp attack
WORLD
Bangladesh Pulls Out of T20 World Cup in India Following ICC's Rejection of Venue Shift Request
In a dramatic escalation of tensions surrounding the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced that the national team will not participate in matches
BENGAL
Calcutta HC Directs Bengal Govt. to Use Central Forces to Prevent Fresh Violence in Beldanga
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday instructed the West Bengal government to deploy central armed police forces in Beldanga, Murshidabad district, to prevent any further outbreak of violence in the
WORLD
‘It is Difficult’: Olympic Medallist Saina Nehwal Confirms Retirement from Badminton
India’s pioneering badminton star Saina Nehwal, the country’s first shuttler to win an Olympic medal, has formally confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton, bringing the curtain down on a trailblazing
BENGAL
Bengal Christian Council Seeks Action on Church Attacks, Launches Peace Rally Following December Incidents
The Bengal Christian Council urged the Union government to take a clear stand against attack on churches and Christian celebrations to ensure the safety of minority communities. The appeal comes
BENGAL
ED Arrests Kolkata Businessman in Multi-Crore Money Laundering Probe Linked to Bank Fraud
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken into custody Kolkata-based businessman Pratyush Kumar Sureka (40) in connection with a large-scale money laundering investigation involving an alleged bank fraud exceeding Rs 2,600
INDIA
PM Modi Congratulates 'Millenial' Nitin Nabin As He is Set to Swear-in as New BJP National President Replacing Nadda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Nabin after he was elected as the party’s new National President, formally succeeding J.P. Nadda. The
POLITICS
Delhi High Court Quashes Income Tax Reassessment Notices Against Pranoy and Radhika Roy; IT Dept Fined ₹2 Lakh
The Delhi High Court has quashed the income tax reassessment notices issued in March 2016 to NDTV founders Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy, and directed the Income Tax department to
BENGAL
‘BJP’s SIR Game Is Over’: Abhishek Banerjee Targets Centre After Supreme Court Orders Release of ‘Logical Discrepancy’ List
Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday launched scathing attack on the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) after the Supreme Court ordered the release of names under ‘logical discrepany’
POLITICS
BJP National President election: What Will Nitin Nabin's Rise Mean After J.P. Nadda?
Nitin Nabin, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the party’s National Working President, is poised to succeed long-time BJP chief J.P. Nadda as the national party
POLITICS
BJP Set to Appoint New National President as Nomination Process Concludes Today
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is scheduled to declare its 12th national president on January 20, with senior leaders and state unit chiefs assembling at the party’s central headquarters in
POLITICS
After Amartya Sen, Netaji Subhash Bose’s Grandnephew Recieves SIR Hearing Notice in Bengal
The Election Commission of India has issued an appearance notice to Chandra Kumar Bose, the grand nephew of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, calling him to appear for a Special Intensive
POLITICS
Maharashtra Govt to build 30-Storey ‘Bihar Bhawan’ in Mumbai, Cabinet Clears ₹314 Crore Project
After Delhi, Bihar is set to establish a dedicated Bihar Bhawan in Mumbai, with the state government giving a major push to the long-pending plan. A detailed blueprint for the
INDIA
“Where Is Closure?” After Three Years of Pain, Silence and Survival, Manipur Gang-rape Survivor Surrenders to Infection & Trauma
Nearly three years after surviving one of the most brutal crimes to emerge from Manipur’s ethnic violence, a young Kuki woman has died, her body finally giving up after years
INDIA
Suspense Mounts Over Mumbai Mayor Post Amid Alliance Tensions and Resort Politics
The election for the mayor of India's richest civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), remains shrouded in uncertainty following the recent polls, as internal wrangling within the ruling Mahayuti
BENGAL
‘BJP will benefit if agitators fall for provocations’: Abhishek Banerjee calls for peace in Beldanga; slams Humayun Kabir
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday urged people to maintain peace in Beldanga amid reports of violence, warning that falling for provocations would only benefit the Bharatiya
POLITICS
BMC Fallout: Shinde Secures Sena Corporators as BJP Eyes Mayor’s Post
The results of elections to 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra have been declared, with the Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as the single largest party. In a first, the BJP is
POLITICS
Uddhav Thackeray Questions Money Power, Intimidation in BMC Polls
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday addressed his first press conference after the municipal corporation results at Shiv Sena Bhavan, alleging that the ruling alliance resorted to large-scale
BENGAL
'You need not worry': PM Modi assures refuge to Matuas, accuses TMC of 'sheltering infiltrators'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), accusing it of encouraging infiltration, misusing central funds and obstructing welfare schemes meant for
INDIA
BMC Results: Sanjay Raut Alleges Money Power Behind BJP’s Gains, Says Even CM’s Post Could Have Been at Risk
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday alleged that the outcome was heavily influenced by financial muscle, claiming that had his party enjoyed resources comparable to those of the
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee Appeals for Peace Amid Unrest in Beldanga, Alleges Opposition Role
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday appealed for calm amid violence in Murshidabad’s Beldanga, where protests erupted following the death of a migrant worker from the district in Jharkhand, leading
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee Speaks to Hemant Soren Over Bengal Migrant Worker’s Death in Jharkhand
Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday spoke to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, urging swift and decisive action against those responsible for the killing of a migrant
BENGAL
Bengal Migrant Worker’s Suspicious Death in Jharkhand Sparks Highway and Rail Blockade in Murshidabad
Widespread tension erupted in the Beldanga area of Murshidabad after the body of a Bengali migrant worker, who had been working outside the state, was brought back to his village.
POLITICS
Sundargarh on Edge After Clashes Over ‘Beef’ Sale; Section 163 Imposed, Internet Services Suspended
Tension persists in Odisha’s Sundargarh on Friday following clashes linked to a dispute over meat sales in the Regent Market area, prompting the district administration to impose prohibitory orders and
BENGAL
Bengal: Madhyamik Admit Cards 'No Longer Valid' for SIR as ECI Revises Verification Rules
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notification refusing to recognise Madhyamik (Class 10, West Bengal Board) admit cards as valid documents for verification under the ongoing Special
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari Signals Legal Action Against Mamata Banerjee After No Reply to Defamation Notice
West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced that he would proceed with legal action against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stating that the deadline given to her to
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee to Lay Foundation Stone of Mahakal Mahatirtha Near Siliguri on January 16
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is to lay the foundation stone of the proposed Mahakal Mahatirtha at Matigara near Siliguri on January 16, 2026, according to administrative sources.“Chief Minister
INDIA
Politics Heats Up After Crime Branch Checks Ajit Pawar’s Strategy Firm
Just days before the municipal elections, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s campaign machinery found itself under unexpected scrutiny after Pune Crime Branch officials visited the office of DesignBoxed, the
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INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Alleges “Mass Disenfranchisement” Under SIR, Accuses EC of 'BJP-Driven Voter Roll Manipulation'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday launched a sweeping attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in
INDIA
Supreme Court Seeks EC Reply Within a Week on TMC MPs’ Challenge to Bengal Voter Roll Revision
The Supreme Court on Monday granted the Election Commission of India (ECI) one week to file its response to allegations of widespread irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
BENGAL
ECI Issues SIR Notice to Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen; Hearing on January 16
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday issued a notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West
BENGAL
TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee Names Repatriated Woman’s Newborn ‘Aapon’ After Deportation Ordeal
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday named the newborn son of Sunali Khatun as “Aapon” - a Bengali word meaning “one’s own” - in what the
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POLITICS
BJP Alleges Police Assault on Woman Worker in Karnataka, Cops Deny
The Bharatiya Janata Party has accused the police in Karnataka’s Hubballi of assaulting a party worker and tearing her clothes during her arrest, an allegation that has been strongly denied
INDIA
Clashes Erupt in Old Delhi as MCD Conducts Demolition Near Historic Mosque In Middle Of The Night
Tensions flared in the early hours of Wednesday in Old Delhi's Turkman Gate area when a Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) anti-encroachment operation near the Syed Faiz Elahi Mosque turned
INDIA
Bangladesh: Khokon Das Dies from Injuries After Being Attacked and Set on Fire
Khokon Chandra Das, a Hindu businessman from rural Bangladesh, has tragically died today in a Dhaka hospital after succumbing to severe injuries sustained during a brutal assault, his family confirmed.
INDIA
Unopposed Wins Spark Political Storm Ahead of Maharashtra Civic Polls
With municipal elections announced for 29 civic bodies, including Mumbai, voting is scheduled to take place on January 15, followed by counting on January 16. However, the elections have already
INDIA
Last-Minute Withdrawals Narrow the Field in 2026 BMC Elections
Mumbai’s political landscape witnessed intense behind-the-scenes action as the deadline for withdrawing nomination papers for the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections came to a close. What unfolded was a
INDIA
Bengal Wants Jobs, ‘Not Mandir–Masjid Politics’: Dilip Ghosh Contrasts Suvendu Adhikari as He Eyes Comeback Ahead of 2026 Polls
Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Thursday asserted that voters in West Bengal are not interested in “mandir–masjid politics” and are instead seeking employment and development—remarks that stand in contrast
INDIA
Colaba Nomination Row: Rahul Narvekar Accused of Threatening Former MP During Filing Process
A controversy has erupted during the nomination process for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections after Assembly Speaker and BJP MLA from Colaba, Rahul Narvekar, was accused of threatening former
INDIA
Canada Flags Safety Breach After Air India Pilot Fails Alcohol Test, found ‘Unfit for Duty’
Canadian aviation authorities have flagged a serious safety lapse involving Air India after a complaint by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police alleged that one of the airline’s pilots was under
INDIA
Mumbai Mayor Row Set to Escalate as Sanjay Raut Hits Back at BJP Over ‘Non-Marathi’ Claim
A political storm is brewing ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections after BJP leader Kripashankar Singh remarked that a Hindi-speaking North Indian would become Mumbai’s next mayor. Shiv
INDIA
BMC 2026: BJP Bets Big on Modi Factor in Mumbai
The 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election has emerged as a high-stakes political battle for all major parties. For the Thackeray brothers, it is being seen as a fight for
INDIA
‘Shiv Sena Never Begged for Seats’: Sanjay Raut Slams Shinde Faction Ahead of Civic Polls
With municipal corporation elections approaching in Maharashtra, political equations are shifting rapidly. The upcoming civic polls will mark a first in state politics, with the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the
INDIA
Rakhi Jadhav Joins BJP, Delivering Major Setback to Sharad Pawar Faction Ahead of BMC Polls
The Nationalist Congress Party’s Sharad Pawar-led faction suffered a significant setback in Mumbai on Monday, just a day before the deadline for filing nominations for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
INDIA
BJP–Shiv Sena Seal Seat-Sharing Pact for Mumbai Civic Elections
Seat-sharing negotiations between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena for the upcoming Mumbai municipal elections were finalised on Monday, just a day ahead of the
INDIA
Bhandup BEST Electric Bus Accident Leaves Four Dead, Nine Injured; Probe Underway
Four pedestrians were killed and nine others injured in a tragic accident involving an electric BEST bus near Bhandup West Railway Station late on Monday night. The mishap occurred around
INDIA
Bengal: 96-Year-Old Ailing Man Appears Before SIR Hearing in Coochbehar After Name Missing From 2002 Voter List
At the age of 96, Nikhil Chandra Sarkar from Coochbehar never imagined he would be required to appear before authorities to prove his citizenship and inclusion in the electoral rolls.
INDIA
Public Health Comes First: Court Penalises Pigeon Feeding in Dadar
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s decision to shut pigeon-feeding spots over public health concerns has now led to what is being described as a first-of-its-kind conviction in the country. A Mumbai
INDIA
BMC Battle Heats Up as Sena (UBT)–MNS Finalise Key Wards
Mumbai’s political landscape is gearing up for a high-stakes contest as preparations intensify for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The polls are expected to witness a direct face-off
INDIA
4 VHP Men Arrested in Assam School Vandalism Amid Growing Condemnation Over Attacks On Christmas Observances In India
Assam Police have detained four individuals linked to right-wing groups following an act of vandalism at a local school during preparations for Christmas festivities. The incident, which involved the destruction
INDIA
“Matter of grave concern…”: India takes ‘serious note’ of rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh
India has responded sharply to the latest killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, warning that the growing number of attacks targeting minority communities is deeply disturbing and cannot be
INDIA
MVA Unity Under Test as Jayant Patil Pushes for Joint Civic Poll Fight
Senior Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) leader Jayant Patil met Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree on Friday to discuss seat-sharing for the upcoming Municipal Corporation elections.The
INDIA
Udaipur: Woman Manager Allegedly Raped After Birthday Party, IT Firm CEO and 2 Others Arrested
Three people, including the chief executive officer of a private IT firm, have been arrested in Rajasthan’s Udaipur in connection with the alleged gangrape of a woman manager after a
INDIA
Telangana Man Arrested for Allegedly Setting Wife Ablaze Over Suspicion of Infidelity
A man in Telangana has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife by setting her on fire, reportedly driven by suspicions about her character. The incident occurred inside the couple’s
INDIA
Delhi Pollution Row Intensifies as BJP, AAP Trade Barbs Over Accountability
The BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) locked horns over Delhi’s air pollution crisis on Friday, trading sharp accusations even as air quality in the national capital showed marginal
INDIA
NCP Names Nawab Malik, Dhananjay Munde as Star Campaigners, Alliance Talks Hit a Snag
The Nationalist Congress Party faction led by Ajit Pawar has released its list of star campaigners for the upcoming municipal corporation elections, triggering fresh political ripples within the ruling Mahayuti
INDIA
Pawar Cousins Hold Closed-Door Talks Ahead of Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad Civic Polls
A closed-door meeting between leaders of the two Nationalist Congress Party factions was held late Thursday night at Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s Jijai Bungalow, signalling renewed political churn ahead
INDIA
Bengal Migrant Worker Beaten to Death in Odisha’s Sambalpur after altercation over ‘identity documents’ , six arrested
A migrant worker from West Bengal was allegedly beaten to death by unidentified assailants in Odisha’s Sambalpur district. Two other workers sustained serious injuries in the attack, which took place
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BNP Acting President Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh Amid Volatile Political Climate Ahead of February Elections
Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the eldest son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, returned to Dhaka on Thursday, ending more than 17
INDIA
Family, Factions and Fronts: Mumbai Civic Polls Promise a Fierce Contest
With the local body elections in Maharashtra concluded, political parties have shifted focus to the upcoming elections to 29 municipal corporations, scheduled to be held on January 15. These polls,
INDIA
“We do not agree with RSS…”: Rahul Gandhi Details Ideological Glue holding INDIA Alliance Together
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has said that the INDIA alliance is bound together by a shared rejection of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) ideological
INDIA
Saamana Editorial Targets Eknath Shinde, Questions ‘Stolen’ Bow-and-Arrow Symbol and Poll Wins
The Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana has launched a sharp attack on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, accusing him of riding on a “stolen legacy” after claiming that the
INDIA
“Two Namoone…”: Yogi Adityanath Slams Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi; Samajwadi Party Chief Hits Back
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attacked the Opposition in the State Assembly on Monday. He took a veiled swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh
INDIA
Kerala Man Lynched After Being Mistaken for Bangladeshi; Five Arrested
A 31-year-old migrant labourer from Chhattisgarh was brutally killed by a mob in Kerala’s Palakkad district after being wrongly suspected of being a Bangladeshi national and a thief, according to
INDIA
Assam: Seven elephants killed as Rajdhani Express rams into herd, five coaches derail
At least seven wild elephants were killed and one calf injured after the DN Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express collided with a herd in Assam’s Hojai district early on Saturday, derailing
BENGAL
Bangladesh Unrest: 7 Arrested by Interim Yunus Government in Alleged Lynching of Hindu Man
In a significant development amid widespread unrest across Bangladesh, the interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has announced the arrest of seven individuals in connection with the lynching
INDIA
‘Indecent, Immoral and Illegal’: Javed Akhtar Slams Nitish Kumar Over Hijab Incident
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is facing widespread criticism after a video from a recent public event triggered outrage on social media. The controversy erupted after Kumar was seen pulling
INDIA
G RAM G Bill Passage Triggers Political Showdown in Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha witnessed chaotic scenes on Thursday after the G RAM G Bill, which seeks to revamp the rural employment programme, was passed. Soon after the legislation cleared the
INDIA
Debt Trap Turns Inhuman: Chandrapur Farmer Forced to Sell Kidney, Exposes Systemic Failure
A shocking incident from Maharashtra's Chandrapur district has shaken the entire state. A farmer from Minthur village in Nagbhid taluka, Roshan Sadashiv Kude, was allegedly forced to sell his kidney
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INDIA
Seizure at Resort Linked to Eknath Shinde’s Brother, Demands Deputy CM’s Resignation
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare on Wednesday made serious allegations linking a massive drug seizure in Satara district to a resort allegedly owned and operated by Prakash Shinde, whom
INDIA
Maharashtra: Bomb Threat Emails Sent to Multiple Courts; Police, Bomb Squad Rush In
A series of bomb threat emails were received on Thursday morning targeting the Bombay High Court, Bandra Court, Andheri Court, and Nagpur Court, triggering immediate security measures and a swift
INDIA
Maharashtra: Manikrao Kokate Resigns as Sports Minister After Court Upholds EWS Quota Cheating Conviction
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate resigned on Wednesday, a day after a sessions court in Nashik upheld his conviction and two-year rigorous imprisonment in a decades-old cheating case linked to
WORLD
Bangladesh: Protest March erupt in Dhaka Targetting Indian High Commission; New Delhi Summons Bangladeshi envoy
A large number of protesters, under the banner of “July Oikyo Mancho” (July Unity Platform), on Wednesday attempted to march towards the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, demanding the extradition
INDIA
Centre Moves to Replace MGNREGA, Opposition Calls It Unconstitutional
The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chauhan, on Tuesday introduced the VB-G RAM-G Bill on rural employment in Parliament, proposing to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National
INDIA
Bondi Beach Shooting: Father-Son Duo from Pakistan Accused in Deadly Sydney Attack used Indian Passport
A father and son have been identified as the alleged gunmen behind the tragic mass shooting at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, used Indian passport to travel abroad from Australia. According
INDIA
Name Missing from West Bengal’s Draft Voter Roll? Here’s What You Need to Do
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has published the draft electoral rolls for West Bengal under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), opening a crucial window for voters to check
INDIA
West Bengal Draft Electoral Rolls Out: Steps to Check your Name
The Election Commission on Tuesday published the draft electoral rolls for West Bengal after completing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, allowing voters to check whether their names feature in
INDIA
West Bengal SIR Draft Voter List: Who Was Removed, What Happens Next and Why It Matters
The Election Commission’s publication of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) draft electoral roll in West Bengal has drawn widespread attention after over 58 lakh voter names were marked for deletion.
INDIA
“Marry women to sleep with and make kids…”: Kerala CPI(M) Leader Sayed Ali Under Fire for Sexist Comments Made at Poll Victory Meet
A senior leader of Kerala’s ruling CPI(M) triggered widespread outrage on Sunday night after making misogynistic remarks at a public event in Malappuram district, held to celebrate his narrow victory
INDIA
BJP demands Sonia Gandhi & Rahul Gandhi’s Apologies over ‘PM Modi’s Grave’ Slogans Raised at a Jaipur Congress Rally
A political storm broke out on Monday after allegedly derogatory slogans targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi were raised at a Congress rally in Jaipur, prompting sharp reactions from the ruling
INDIA
“Ideological showdown…”: X User Dissects Congress’s Post-2010 Shift, Shashi Tharoor Responds
A detailed social media exchange on Sunday evening sparked fresh debate over the ideological direction of the Congress, after an X user dissected what he described as a growing rift
INDIA
Centre plans to replace MGNREGA with VB–G RAM G Bill, 2025
The Union government is all set to overhaul India’s flagship rural employment programme, with the Narendra Modi-led administration proposing to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005
INDIA
‘She can’t even pronounce AQI…” AAP slams CM Rekha Gupta as Delhi Chokes in toxic smog
AAP leader Sanjay Jha mocked the Chief Minister’s stance, asserting that while the capital’s skies darken and residents struggle to breathe, such comments overlook expert assessments and tangible health risks,
INDIA
Heavy Smog Cripples Delhi-NCR, over 60 Flights Cancelled
Heavy smog enveloped Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday morning, sharply reducing visibility and triggering major disruptions to air traffic across the region. At least 61 flights
INDIA
BJP Suvendu Adhikari Felicitates Men Accused of Assaulting Patties Vendors at Kolkata Gita Path Event
West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday felicitated and honoured three men accused of assaulting Muslim food vendors during a mass Gita chanting event in Kolkata. Adhikari
INDIA
Kolkata Grapples with Unprecedented Spike in Air Quality Index (AQI) equivalent to smoking 11.2 cigarettes
Kolkata is currently confronting a severe and unprecedented deterioration in air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) registering levels that have alarmed residents, health professionals, and authorities alike. Over
INDIA
Mexico Imposes Tariffs of Up to 50% on Indian and Chinese Imports
Mexico has approved steep new tariffs of up to 50 per cent on imports from India, China and several other Asian economies, marking one of its most significant protectionist shifts
INDIA
RTI Reveals Maharashtra CM Relief Fund Collected ₹1 Billion but Released Only ₹75,000 to Flood-Hit Farmers
A Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed stark discrepancies between the funds collected and the funds disbursed from Maharashtra’s Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) following the devastating September 2025
INDIA
Luthra Brothers Held in Thailand After Goa Club Inferno That Left 25 Dead
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa where a catastrophic fire killed 25 people on Saturday, have been detained by authorities in
INDIA
“Systemic Failure…”: Delhi HC Raps Centre Over IndiGo Chaos and Airfare Surge; Inquiry Report Due 22 January
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday strongly criticised the Union government and aviation regulators for their handling of the recent IndiGo flight crisis, which triggered widespread cancellations and a dramatic
INDIA
Goa Nightclub Fire: Owners Fled to Thailand Within 40 Minutes of Tragedy; LOC Issued
In a major development in the Goa nightclub fire that claimed 25 lives, the owners of Birch by Romeo Lane fled the country less than an hour after the blaze
INDIA
Thailand Launches Airstrike on Cambodia ‘To Suppress Attack’; Massive Blow to Trump Brokered Ceasefire
Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia reignited on Sunday night after Thailand’s military launched airstrikes on Cambodian territory after Cambodian soldier’s allegedly “fire small arms and curved weapons leading to death
INDIA
Maharashtra Govt Leases Sion Land to VHP for 30 Years; Varsha Gaikwad Calls Move Illegal, Unethical
The Maharashtra Urban Development Department, headed by former Chief Minister and current Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has approved the lease of a nearly two-acre vacant plot in Sion to
INDIA
What the New Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha Means for India ?
The landscape of work in India might be on the verge of a big change, with the introduction of the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025 in Parliament, employees could soon
INDIA
Goa Nightclub Owner Expresses ‘Profound Grief’ After Blaze That Killed 25
The owner of the Goa nightclub where a devastating fire claimed 25 lives has broken his silence, saying he is “deeply shaken” by the tragedy and will extend full cooperation
INDIA
Suspended TMC MLA Lays ‘Babri-Style’ Mosque Foundation in Bengal Amid Massive Security, Political Row
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a mosque in Beldanga, which he has described as being modelled on the Babri Masjid, doing so amid
INDIA
Pregnant Sunali Khatun and Son Return to India After 6 Months Of “Push Back” Ordeal; Husband and Family Still In Bangladesh
Ending months of ordeal including a forceful ‘pushback’ to Bangladesh, then subsequent detention in a foreign land for 3 months - 26-year-old Sunali Khatun and her eight-year-old son returned to
INDIA
IndiGo CEO Assures Travellers: Fewer Than 1,000 Flight Cancellations Expected Tomorrow, Full Recovery by Mid-December
In a candid video message released late on Friday evening, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers extended his deepest apologies to passengers affected by the airline's unprecedented wave of flight disruptions, while
INDIA
After Days of Disruptions, DGCA Withdraws FDTL Norms Amid IndiGo Crisis
India’s civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), was forced on Friday, December 5, to roll back parts of its recently updated pilot duty and leave regulations
INDIA
IndiGo Cancels all Domestic Flights From Delhi for Entire Day on Dec 5
IndiGo on Friday announced the cancellation of all domestic flights departing from Delhi Airport (DEL) for the entire day, confirming that services will remain suspended until 11:59 PM. The airline
INDIA
Calcutta HC Grants Bail to “Kalighat’s Kaku” in Teacher's Recruitment Scam Case with Strict Compliance to Conditions
The Calcutta High Court has granted permanent bail to Sujay Krishna Bhadra—popularly known as Kalighat’s Kaku—in connection with the high-profile primary teacher recruitment corruption case. Justice Shuvra Ghosh passed the
INDIA
Putin in New Delhi for 23rd India-Russia Summit; Trade, Defence and Energy on Agenda
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the national capital on Thursday for a two-day visit to attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, marking his first trip to India in four
INDIA
JURSA Sweeps ICC Election at Jadavpur University After Years of Student Protests
The Jadavpur University Research Scholars’ Association (JURSA) has emerged victorious in the election to the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). Polling for the ICC was held on 2 December, with roughly
INDIA
“Slit My Throat But…” Mamata Banerjee Warns BJP of Targeting Bengalis Amid SIR Scrutiny
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday launched a fierce attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the party and its governments of persecuting Bengali-speaking people in the
INDIA
Noida Woman Shot Dead After Allegedly Refusing Marriage Proposal; Accused on the Run
A 25-year-old woman was shot dead in Noida, allegedly by a man who had been pressuring her to marry him, police said. The accused, identified as Krishna, 26, is currently
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INDIA
Kolkata’s Raj Bhavan Renamed to Lok Bhavan a Move Towards a Public-Centred Identity
West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose on Saturday renamed the historic Raj Bhavan in Kolkata as Lok Bhavan, after the state government accepted the Centre’s directive to replace colonial-era titles
INDIA
West Bengal Government Accepts New Waqf Law After Prolonged Resistance
The West Bengal Government has formally agreed to implement the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, bringing an end to months of deadlock and confrontation with the Centre. The move marks a
INDIA
Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat Faces Allegations in ₹5,000-Crore CIDCO Land Deal
Maharashtra’s political landscape has been hit by another controversy after the Parth Pawar land case, with Shiv Sena MLA and Cabinet Minister Sanjay Shirsat now accused of involvement in a
INDIA
India Deploys NDRF Teams to Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah Devastates Region
India on Saturday dispatched two specialised National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams to Sri Lanka to assist with search, rescue and relief operations in areas ravaged by Cyclone Ditwah, officials
INDIA
Orry Questioned in ₹252-Crore Drug Case, Denies Acting as Middleman: Police Sources
The Mumbai Police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell has recorded the statement of Orhan Awatramani, known as Orry, in the Rs 252 crore mephedrone case. Police are looking into whether Orry acted as
INDIA
West Bengal SSC Publishes List of 1,804 “Tainted” 2016 SLST Candidates After Court Order
In adherence to a directive issued by the Calcutta High Court, the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) on Thursday published the fresh ‘comprehensive’ list of “tainted” candidates linked to
INDIA
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan ‘fully healthy’, Adiala Jail responds to social media buzz; PTI seeks probe
Imran Khan, former Pakistan Prime Minister, is ‘fully healthy’ and remains incarcerated in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, prison officials said in a statement amid speculation about the ex-PM’s death.
INDIA
“Constitution Will Survive Beyond BJP…” Mamata Banerjee Warns Fall Of Modi Govt Even Before 2029 Lok Sabha
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a fierce critique of the BJP-led Union government and the Election Commission while observing Constitution Day in Kolkata. Standing beside the
INDIA
Supreme Court Reviews SIR Deadline Extension Pleas Amid Concerns Over Pressure on BLOs
The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard petitions filed by four states, including West Bengal, seeking an extension of the December 4 deadline for submitting and digitising enumeration forms under the
INDIA
Bengal SIR: Jalpaiguri BDO travels on tractor to ensure 800 voters receive SIR form in remote Teesta River bank village
Across the district, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are presently engaged in intensive work to complete and upload the district-wise SIR forms. One such location—Booth No. 17/123 in Jalpaiguri district—covers an
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Slams Election Commission and BJP Leaders at Thakurnagar Rally, Calls “Hindu Certificate” Drive a Scam
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a fierce attack on the Election Commission and BJP leaders during a rally in Thakurnagar, North 24 Paraganas, accusing them
INDIA
New India “neither fears nor bows” to terrorism, declares PM Modi in Kurukshetra
In a forceful assertion on Tuesday in Kurukshetra, Haryana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the entire world has seen that “the new India neither fears nor bows down to
INDIA
India lodges strong protest after Indian national from Arunachal detained at Shanghai airport
An Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh was held for nearly 18 hours at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on 21 November, triggering a diplomatic protest from New Delhi and renewing tensions
WORLD
Air India Cancels Dozens of Flights After Hayli Gubbi Volcanic Eruption Triggers Safety Checks
Air India cancelled multiple domestic and international flights on November 24 and 25 after the Hayli Gubbi volcanic eruption prompted aviation safety alerts across several routes operating over the Indian
INDIA
‘Why? Why? Why?’ CM Mamata Banerjee writes to CEC over hiring data staff and setting stations at private housing complexes
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, raising serious concerns about two recent Election Commission decisions amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
INDIA
SIR IN BENGAL: You still be a voter if you can’t submit Enumeration Form on Last Date, Here’s what EC says
The deadline to submit the enumeration form is December 4 — now less than ten days away. The Special and Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll is currently underway
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INDIA
BLO Detained Amid SIR Upload Glitch; 425 Voter Names ‘Missing’ in Bengal’s Coochbehar
Tension flared in Mathabhanga’s Pachagar Gram Panchayat area on Monday after locals allegedly detained a Booth Level Officer (BLO) over a technical glitch in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
INDIA
Bengal BLO Seen Filing Voter Data During His Own Wedding as SIR Pressure Mounts
A Booth Level Officer (BLO) from Domkal, Murshidabad, was seen entering voter details on his phone during his own wedding ceremonies, highlighting the extreme pressure faced by BLOs during West
INDIA
Wife, Daughter, Family & A Heartbroken Nation Bid Tearful Adieu IAF Tejas Pilot Who Crashed in Dubai
Under a heavy November sky, the quiet village of Patiyalkar in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district fell silent as hundreds paid final respects to Wing Commander Namansh Syal, the Indian Air
INDIA
Indian Tejas Crashes at Dubai Airshow; Pilot Dies, Confirms IAF
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1) crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, resulting in the death of the pilot, the
INDIA
Amit Shah Accuses Parties of Shielding ‘Infiltrators’ After Mamata Banerjee Flags SIR as a ‘Chaotic, Dangerous’ Exercise
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a veiled attack at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing unnamed political parties of attempting to “shield infiltrators” by obstructing the
INDIA
Six Dead as 5.7-Magnitude Quake Jolts Central Bangladesh
At least six people were killed and dozens more injured after a strong earthquake measuring 5.7 struck central Bangladesh on Friday morning, according to local media. The tremor was felt
INDIA
Strong Tremors Shake Kolkata: 5.5-Magnitude Quake Strikes Bangladesh
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Narsingdi in Bangladesh at 10:08 a.m. IST, sending powerful tremors rippling across the border into eastern India. The epicentre, located approximately 50 kilometres northeast of
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Writes to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Seeks Immediate Halt to SIR; Flags ‘Chaotic, Dangerous’ Process and BLO Death
In a stark and unprecedented direct appeal to the Election Commission of India (ECI), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Thursday has demanded an immediate suspension of the ongoing
INDIA
Supreme Court Says Governors, President Cannot Be Bound by Judicial Timelines on State Bills
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Governors and the President cannot be compelled to act on state legislation within deadlines imposed by the judiciary, holding that such directions would
INDIA
Bengal Centenarian Who Has Voted Since Independence Finds His Name Missing From 2002 Electoral Roll; Family Seeks Inclusion
“My name is not on the list,” lamented centenarian Maha Isfaq Khan, who has cast his vote in every election since India gained independence. He now fears exclusion from the
INDIA
Calcutta High Court Seeks Detailed State Response on Indo-Bangladesh Border Fencing
The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal Government to file a comprehensive affidavit regarding the status and challenges of fencing along the Indo-Bangladesh border. The directive follows a
INDIA
Death Sentence For Sheikh Hasina…Bangladesh Court Issues ‘Maximum’ Punishment For Role in 2024 Deadly Protest Crackdown
A special tribunal court in Bangladesh, on Monday has convicted Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity, imposing the maximum penalty of death for her. She is
INDIA
Trinmool Congress Hits Back After PM Links Bihar Verdict to ‘Victory Path’ in Bengal
The Mahagathbandhan’s crushing defeat in the Bihar Assembly Elections has prompted a sharp political exchange in neighbouring West Bengal, where the Trinamool Congress has strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi
INDIA
The Mysterious RED ‘ECOSPORT’ Tracked Down At Haryana farm-house, second vehicle potentially linked to Delhi blast probe
In a major development tied to the deadly car explosion near Red Fort in Delhi, Haryana Police have successfully tracked down a red Ford EcoSport bearing registration number DL 10
INDIA
Rajasthan Bypoll: Entire Village in Baran District Abstains from Voting Over Lack of Roads, Crematorium
Polling for the Anta Assembly by-election in Rajasthan is currently underway, but one village in Baran district has made headlines for staying away from the process altogether. Residents of Sakli
INDIA
"They won't be spared...": Rajnath Singh Vows Harshest Punishment for Those Behind Red Fort Blast
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday vowed that those behind the Red Fort blast in Delhi would face the harshest punishment, calling the attack a grave act that would not
INDIA
“No one will be spared…” PM Modi Vows Justice for Delhi Blast Victims from Bhutan, Assures Thorough Probe
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from Bhutan where he is on a two-day visit to strengthen bilateral ties, expressed profound grief over the devastating car explosion in Delhi
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi Expresses Grief Over Delhi Car Blast, Extends Condolences to Victims’ Families
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the deadly car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station, calling it “heartbreaking and
INDIA
Amit Shah Orders Multi-Agency Probe Into Deadly Delhi Car Blast
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday directed a multi-agency investigation into a powerful explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort that killed at least 8 people and injured many others. He
INDIA
NIA, NSG Probe Delhi Blast; Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal Express Shock
A powerful explosion tore through central Delhi on Monday evening, killing at least eight people and injuring more than a dozen others near the Red Fort Metro Station. West Bengal
INDIA
"Body parts were scattered...": Eyewitnesses Recall Horror as Delhi Car Blast Near Red Fort Kills Eight
A massive explosion outside Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening left at least eight people dead and over a dozen injured, turning one of the capital’s busiest tourist
INDIA
Eight Dead, Several Injured in Delhi Blast; Security Beefed Up
At least eight people were killed and several others injured after a powerful explosion tore through a vehicle near Gate Number 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi
INDIA
Massive Explosion Near Delhi’s Red Fort; Area Cordoned Off, Police Investigation Underway
A massive explosion was reported near the historic Red Fort in Delhi on Monday evening. Several people were reportedly injured after a car exploded near Gate Number 1 of the
INDIA
Suvendu Adhikari Promises Tata’s Return to Bengal if BJP Wins 2026 Polls
West Bengal’s Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari stated that a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) victory in the 2026 Assembly elections would pave the way for the return of the
INDIA
Man Shoots himself at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar; Police Launch Probe
A man allegedly shot himself dead at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Monday, police said. The incident prompted a swift response from law enforcement officials, who cordoned off the area and
INDIA
BJP Questions Congress After Video of Namaz at Bengaluru Airport Goes Viral
The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) voiced strong objections after a video surfaced showing a group of people offering namaz inside Terminal 2 of Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International
INDIA
Madhya Pradesh School Official Suspended After Students Served Mid-Day Meals on Scrap Paper
Children at a government school in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district were served mid-day meals on scrap paper instead of plates, prompting the suspension of a school official for negligence after
INDIA
Bihar Braces for First Phase of Assembly Polls; NDA–Mahagathbandhan Lock Horns, all Eyes on Key seats from Tejashwi Yadav to Maithili Thakur
Bihar goes to the polls on Thursday in the first phase of its keenly watched Assembly elections, with voting to take place across 121 constituencies in 18 districts. More than
INDIA
Mamata - Abhishek Lead Massive Anti-SIR Rally in Kolkata, Vows To Dislodge BJP at Centre “if a single genuine voter is axed”
In a striking escalation of political contestation ahead of the 2026 assembly polls, Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, and Abhishek Banerjee, National General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress
INDIA
Former Kolkata Mayor Sovan Chatterjee Returns to Trinamool Congress After Seven Years
Former Kolkata mayor and Minister Sovan Chatterjee on Monday rejoined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after a hiatus of seven years, marking one of the most prominent political homecomings in recent
INDIA
Bengal’s Daughter Richa Ghosh Makes History, Equals Record for Most Sixes in a Women’s World Cup
From the lanes of Siliguri in Bengal to the grand stage of world cricket, Richa Ghosh has firmly etched her name in history. At just 22, she became a world
INDIA
Telangana Bus-Truck Collision Kills 24; CM Revanth Reddy Oversees Rescue Operations
At least 24 people lost their lives and several others sustained injuries when a lorry carrying gravel collided head-on with a Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) bus in Ranga
INDIA
Meet the Heroes: The 16 Women in Blue Who Scripted India's Historic ICC ODI World Cup Glory
As the echoes of triumph still reverberate from the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, India's Women in Blue stand tall as immortal architects of a nation's sporting renaissance. Their maiden ICC
INDIA
India's Women in Blue Script History: Maiden ICC ODI World Cup Triumph Ignites National Pride
In a moment that will echo through generations, the Indian women's cricket team etched their names into sporting immortality by clinching their first-ever ICC Women's ODI World Cup title. On
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Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee To Lead Mass Protest Against 'Silent Rigging' SIR On Tuesday
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary, to spearhead a large-scale demonstration in Kolkata on Tuesday, aligning precisely with the rollout
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi's Impromptu Pond Dive in Begusarai Sparks Viral Frenzy Amid Bihar Poll Buzz
In a moment that blended political camaraderie with sheer spontaneity, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took an unexpected plunge into a pond during a campaign stop in Begusarai, Bihar, on Sunday
INDIA
Kerala Chief Minister Declares State Free of Extreme Poverty; Opposition Calls It "Pure Fraud"
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday formally declared in the state assembly that Kerala has eradicated extreme poverty, claiming that the state has become the first in India to
INDIA
Andhra Pradesh: 9 Devotees Killed, Several Injured in Srikakulam Temple Stampede
At least nine devotees, most of them women and children, were killed in a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district early on Saturday morning.
INDIA
Mumbai Hostage Standoff, Planned “Like a Film Script”, Ends in Deadly Shootout
What began as what appeared to be a film shoot at Mumbai’s R.K. Studio in Powai on Thursday turned into a real-life hostage crisis, one that seemed scripted straight out
INDIA
Delhi Police Terms 2020 Riots a ‘Regime Change Operation’, Opposes Bail for Umar Khalid in Supreme Court
The Delhi Police on Thursday strongly opposed the bail pleas of activist Umar Khalid and others in the 2020 Delhi riots case, describing the violence as a “planned operation for
INDIA
Maharashtra Government Denies Rohit Arya’s Claim Over ₹2 Crore Project Dues After Hostage Crisis
The Maharashtra government has refuted claims made by Rohit Arya, who was shot dead by police on Thursday after taking 19 people, including 17 children hostage in Mumbai’s Powai area.
INDIA
"Tie Them Up Until They Show…” Abhishek Banerjee’s Big Dare After Kolkata Death Over “SIR NRC Fear”
Following his visit to the family of Pradeep Kar, a 57-year-old resident who allegedly died by suicide in Panihati due to fears over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter
INDIA
Delhi Halts Cloud Seeding Trials Amid Dry Skies Due to Insufficient Moisture
In a setback to Delhi's ambitious battle against choking winter smog, the government's cloud seeding operations have been paused today, following expert advice from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
INDIA
Tragic End: Faridabad Student Takes Own Life After Ruthless AI Deepfake Blackmail Trap
In a chilling case exposing the dark underbelly of technology misuse, 19-year-old Rahul Bharti, a second-year B.Com student at DAV College, ended his life on Saturday evening after enduring relentless
BENGAL
“Will Restrict BJP To 50…” Abhishek Banerjee Vows To Increase TMC Tally In 2026 Polls even After SIR
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday dismissed the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists as a "silent invisible rigging" orchestrated by the Bharatiya
INDIA
“Gyanesh Kumar, Amit Shah Have Blood on Their Hands… “ TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee Warns of Massive Protests If ‘Legit Voters Deleted’ in Bengal SIR
Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday, unleashed a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Union Home Minister Amit Shah over Special Intensive
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INDIA
Tata Trusts Boots Out Mehli Mistry Amid Deepening Factional Rift
In a dramatic escalation of internal discord, Tata Trusts has voted to remove Mehli Mistry from its board, marking the end of a contentious tenure for the longtime confidant of
BENGAL
Supreme Court Rejects Centre's Plea, Clears Path for MGNREGA Revival in West Bengal After Three-Year Freeze
In a significant ruling that could provide much-needed relief to rural workers in West Bengal, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Central government's special leave petition (SLP) challenging a
BENGAL
“People Won, Zamindar Lost…” TMC Abhishek Banerjee Welcomes SC Order Dismissing Centre’s Refusal To Resume MNREGA in Bengal
The Supreme Court of India on Monday dismissed the Central government's challenge to a Calcutta High Court directive, paving the way for the immediate revival of the Mahatma Gandhi National
INDIA
Amazon Set to Slash Up to 30,000 Corporate Positions in Sweeping Cost-Cutting Drive : Reports
Amazon is gearing up to retrench as many as 30,000 jobs within its corporate workforce, sources close to the situation have revealed. This impending reduction, which could commence as early
INDIA
Indian Vice-Captain Shreyas Iyer ‘Stable’ But In Sydney ICU Post Injury
Star batsman and Indian ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been placed under intensive care at a Sydney hospital following a severe rib injury that triggered internal bleeding and a spleen
INDIA
“Your country is being portrayed in bad light…”: Supreme Court Slams State Govts. For Ignoring Order on Stray Dogs
The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on state governments for failing to submit affidavits confirming compliance with its August directive to capture, sterilise, and release stray dogs. Expressing
INDIA
Justice Surya Kant Set to Become India's 53rd Chief Justice: CJI Gavai Announces Successor
Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai has formally proposed the name of Justice Surya Kant, the second senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, to succeed him as the next
INDIA
Sushant Singh Rajput’s Family to Challenge CBI Closure Report, Calls It ‘Incomplete’ and ‘Flimsy’
The family of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput has decided to legally contest the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) closure report on his death, describing the agency’s findings as “incomplete”
INDIA
4 Wanted Gangsters of Ranjan Pathak Gang Shot Dead in Joint Delhi–Bihar Police Encounter
Four wanted gangsters were shot dead in a joint encounter by the Delhi Police Crime Branch and Bihar Police in the early hours of Thursday. According to reports, the shootout
INDIA
Belgian Court Clears Mehul Choksi’s Extradition to India in PNB Fraud Case
The Antwerp Court of Appeal on Wednesday ruled that fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi’s offences are extraditable under both Indian and Belgian law, marking a significant step towards his return
INDIA
Portion of Helipad Caves In as President Droupadi Murmu’s Helicopter Lands in Kerala
A portion of a newly constructed helipad caved in on Wednesday after the wheels of President Droupadi Murmu’s helicopter sank into the surface upon landing at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium
INDIA
President Trump Joins Diwali Celebrations at the White House, Hails PM Modi and India-US Ties
US President Donald Trump joined Diwali celebrations at the White House on Tuesday, extending warm wishes to the people of India and the Indian-American community on the occasion of the
INDIA
Women offer Namaz at Pune Fort; BJP MP “Purifies” Area with Gaumutra
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Medha Kulkarni sparked controversy after she held a “purification” ceremony at Pune’s historic Shaniwar Wada, using cow urine (gaumutra) and chanting Shiv Vandana, after a
INDIA
Afghanistan Withdraws From Tri-Series After Airstrikes Kill 3 Cricketers in Paktika
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Saturday announced its withdrawal from the upcoming T20 tri-nation series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka, citing the deaths of three Afghan domestic players in
WORLD
Pakistan and Afghanistan Enter Into 48-Hour Ceasefire Following Deadly Border Skirmishes
In a bid to halt escalating violence along their shared frontier, Pakistan and Afghanistan have implemented a temporary 48-hour ceasefire, effective from 6:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time on October 15,
INDIA
Breakthrough in Durgapur Assault Probe: Was it Rape or Gang Rape?
The Asansol-Durgapur Police Commissionerate, on Tuesday, have revealed that forensic and testimonial evidence points to a solitary individual as the direct perpetrator of the sexual assault on a second-year medical
INDIA
Afghanistan and Pakistan Engage in Deadliest Border Clashes in Decades
In a dramatic escalation of longstanding border tensions, Afghan Taliban forces and Pakistani military units exchanged heavy gunfire over the weekend of October 11-12, 2025, leading to dozens of deaths
INDIA
“In the larger interest of the party…”: Prashant Kishor Bows Out of Bihar Polls, Sets 150-Seat Goal for Jan Suraaj
Jan Suraaj Party Chief, Prashant Kishor on Wednesday informed that he will not contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The former election strategist described the move as a “decision taken
INDIA
Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) Releases First List of 57 Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections
The Janata Dal (United), led by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Wednesday released its first list of 57 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. This comes a day
INDIA
“Fulfill your commitment…”: Rahul Gandhi Urges PM Modi, Haryana CM to Take Action, Ensure Justice in Haryana IPS Officer’s Death
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday met the family of late IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who reportedly died by suicide at his residence in
INDIA
“Don’t worry at all…”: Odisha CM Assures Full Support to Durgapur Gang-Rape Survivor, Promises Assistance
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has extended full support to the 23-year-old medical student who was allegedly gang-raped in West Bengal's Durgapur. In a phone call on Monday, Majhi
INDIA
Durgapur Gang Rape Case: Prime Accused’s Sister Helped Trace Fugitive Brother; Police Conduct Crime Scene Reconstruction
The prime accused in the alleged gang rape of a 23-year-old medical student in Durgapur, Safiq Sk, was nabbed by the police with the assistance of his elder sister. Rozina
INDIA
Durgapur Gang Rape Case: Police Take Accused to Crime Scene for Reconstruction
West Bengal Police on Tuesday escorted the five accused arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape of a medical student in Durgapur to the crime scene for a reconstruction
INDIA
Javed Akhtar Expresses Deep Shame Over Warm Welcome Extended to Taliban Foreign Minister in India
Renowned Indian lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has voiced strong disapproval regarding the respectful treatment accorded to Afghanistan's Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi during his ongoing visit to India.
INDIA
Bengal: Police Arrests 5th Accused in Durgapur Gang Rape Case
The West Bengal Police on Monday confirmed that all five accused in the alleged gang rape of a 23-year-old MBBS student near a private medical college in Durgapur have been
INDIA
Setback for RJD Ahead of Elections as Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Charged in IRCTC Hotel Corruption Case
In a major setback for Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), just weeks ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, a Delhi court has framed charges against party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his
INDIA
Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into Karur Stampede at Vijay’s Rally
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a thorough investigation into the stampede that occurred during a political rally held by actor-turned-politician and
INDIA
Four Arrested in Shocking Gang Rape of Medical Student Near Durgapur Campus
Four men have been taken into custody by West Bengal police in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 23-year-old second-year MBBS student from Odisha. The assault, which occurred
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Slams Durgapur Gang-Rape as 'Shocking,' Vows Strict Action While Urging Colleges to be Responsible
In a firm condemnation of the horrific gang-rape of a second-year MBBS student in Durgapur, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday emphasised zero tolerance for such crimes, promising
INDIA
Women Journalists - “No Entry”, Outrage Erupts in India Over Taliban Ban on Women Journalists at New Delhi Presser
A press conference hosted by Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi at the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi on October 10 has ignited a firestorm of condemnation across India, after
INDIA
Medical Student From Odisha Allegedly Gang-raped in Durgapur, Bengal; Investigation Underway
A 23-year-old second-year MBBS student from Odisha's Jaleswar town has been allegedly gang raped little outside her college at Durgapur in West Bengal. She is pursuing medical degree at IQ
INDIA
Fresh US-China Trade War, Trump Imposes 100% Tariff on Chinese Goods, Threatens to Cancel Summit with Xi
US President Donald Trump on Friday announced a 100 percent tariff on all Chinese goods and strict export controls on US-made critical software following China’s export restrictions on rare earth
INDIA
Donald Trump Misses 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, White House Reacts
The White House on Friday took a swipe at the Nobel Committee after US President’s bid to the win the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize failed. A White House Spokesperson accused
INDIA
Israeli Forces Begin Phased Withdrawal from Gaza as Ceasefire Agreement Takes Effect; Trump Calls it “Momentous”
Israeli military units have started pulling back from select regions of the Gaza Strip, initiating the first stage of a long-awaited ceasefire pact ‘brokered’ by U.S. President Donald Trump. This
WORLD
Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan Iron Lady, Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan Iron Lady, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her relentless struggle to restore democracy in Venezuela and defend the rights of its
INDIA
Zubeen Garg's PSOs Arrested in Death Case Probe
Two personal security officers (PSOs) of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg were arrested on Friday in connection with the ongoing investigation into his death in Singapore last month.The officers, Nandeswar Bora
INDIA
Trump Administration Proposes Major Overhaul of H-1B Visa Program; Thousands of Indians May Be Affected
The Donald Trump administration is planning sweeping reforms to the H-1B visa program, signaling changes that could have far-reaching effects on Indian professionals and students aspiring to work in the
INDIA
ED Raids Bengal Fire Minister Sujit Bose’s Property Over Alleged Civic Recruitment Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday launched search operations at multiple locations across Kolkata, including the residence and office of West Bengal Fire Services Minister Sujit Bose, in connection with
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee's ‘Warning’: Amit Shah Could Betray Modi Like ‘Mir Jafar’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of overstepping his role and warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi against placing unwavering trust in his
INDIA
PM Modi, UK PM Keir Starmer Hold High-Level Talks in Mumbai, Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Mumbai as the British leader commenced his first official visit to India. The two leaders exchanged pleasantries
INDIA
Shivsena UBT leader Anil Parab Accuses Minister Yogesh Kadam of Shielding Pune’s ‘Goon Culture’; Dares Govt to Reopen ED, CBI Probes
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Minister of State for Home Affairs, Yogesh Kadam and his father, senior leader Ramdas Kadam, alleging their
INDIA
“This is my pledge…”: Tejashwi Yadav Promises Government Job for One Member in Every Bihar Household if RJD Returns to Power
In a major pre-election announcement, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday pledged that if his party returns to power in Bihar, every household in the state would
INDIA
6 Killed as Israel Bombs Gaza Hours After Trump-Led Peace Push
Israeli forces launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, killing six people, according to local authorities, just hours after US President Donald Trump announced that Hamas had signalled readiness
INDIA
“No remorse, no regret, no responsibility…”: Madras High Court Slams Actor Vijay’s Party TVK over Karur Stampede, Orders SIT Probe
The Madras High Court has rapped Tamil actor Vijay and his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), for their handling of a rally in Karur that resulted in a tragic
INDIA
“Ready for Chapter 2!”: Rhea Chakraborty Finally Gets her Passport Back After 5 Years
After a long legal battle spanning five years, actor Rhea Chakraborty has finally regained possession of her passport. The 33-year-old on Friday took to Instagram to share the emotional moment
INDIA
Shocking Allegations Rock Zubeen Garg Death Probe: Bandmate Points Finger at Manager and Event Planner in Suspected Poisoning Plot
The investigation into the untimely death of beloved Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has veered into highly dramatic territory, with a close bandmate stepping forward to accuse the artist's longtime manager
INDIA
Kolkata Shines as India's Safest Urban Hub for Fourth Consecutive Year, NCRB Data Reveals
Kolkata has once again been crowned India's safest major city, marking the fourth straight year of this remarkable achievement. The National Crime Records Bureau's (NCRB) latest annual report, covering data
INDIA
Operation Sindoor a Historic Success, Says IAF Chief on Air Force Day
Marking the 93rd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh described Operation Sindoor as a defining moment in India’s recent military
INDIA
IAF Chief Reaffirms Five Pakistani Jets Downed during Operation Sindoor, Slams Pakistan’s “Manohar Kahaniyan”
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has once again asserted that five Pakistani fighter jets were shot down during Operation Sindoor. The reaffirmation came from Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Slams DVC's 'Reckless' Water Release on Bijoya Dashami, Calls It ‘Manufactured Disaster'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Friday, unleashed a fierce critique of the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), accusing the central government-backed entity of sabotaging the state's sacred Bijoya Dashami
POLITICS
“No Probe Panel for Marnipur, Kumbh Stampede?”: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Slams BJP Over Karur Stampede Delegation, Alleges Political Motive
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its decision to send a delegation of opposition MPs to Karur, where
INDIA
Uddhav Thackeray Launches Scathing Attack on BJP, RSS at Dussehra Rally
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray launched a scathing attack on the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during his Dussehra rally at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park, sharpening his offensive
INDIA
Tension in JNU Campus as ABVP Clashes With Left Students Over ‘Umar Khalid-Sharjeel Imam’ Raavan Effigy
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) erupted into chaos late Thursday evening as members of the right-wing Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) clashed with left-leaning student groups during a Dussehra celebrations. The
INDIA
Sonam Wangchuk's Wife Moves Supreme Court Seeking Immediate His Release
Gitanjali Angmo, the wife of renowned climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has approached India's Supreme Court seeking her husband's immediate release from custody. The petition, filed late Wednesday, contests the invocation
INDIA
‘I Love Mohammad’ Rangoli Sparks Tensions in Maharashtra; Stones Pelted, Highway Blockaded, 30 Detained
Unrest broke out in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar on Monday morning after a rangoli on a road featuring the words “I love Mohammad” sparked protests. The incident led to a blockade of
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi Backs Ladakh’s Sixth Schedule Demand; Slams BJP Over Violence and Sonam Wangchuk’s Arrest
Rahul Gandhi on Sunday came out strongly in support of Ladakh’s demand for inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, accusing the BJP and RSS of undermining the Union
INDIA
"False and Defamatory...": Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife Refutes ‘Pakistan Link’ and Financial Irregularity Allegations
Gitanjali Angmo, wife of jailed Ladakh climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has strongly rejected allegations that her husband has links with Pakistan or engaged in financial irregularities. Wangchuk was detained under
INDIA
Pakistan Angle Surfaces in Probe Against Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk
Ladakh Director General of Police (DGP) S. D. Singh Jamwal on Saturday said climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was arrested under the National Security Act (NSA), is being investigated for
POLITICS
Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Arrested Under NSA Days After Violent Protests Claimed 4 Lives
In a dramatic escalation of Ladakh's ongoing push for greater autonomy, renowned climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was has been arrested by police on Friday, booked under the stringent provisions of
WORLD
‘America First’: Donald Trump Hits Pharma Imports With 100% Tariff
President Donald Trump on Thursday (September 25, 2025) sent shockwaves through the global pharmaceutical industry, declaring a sweeping 100% tariff on branded and patented drug imports starting October 1.For India,
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INDIA
ECI Rolls Out Aadhaar-Linked E-Sign to Curb Voter List Manipulations Amidst Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Vote Chori’ Allegations
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday has unveiled an enhanced digital authentication mechanism on its ECINet portal. The new e-sign feature mandates that individuals submitting requests for voter
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INDIA
Centre Blames Sonam Wangchuk As Tensions Erupt in Leh Over Ladakh's Push for Autonomy
In a dramatic escalation of long-simmering grievances, the streets of Leh transformed from a site of peaceful civil disobedience into a scene of chaos and tragedy on Wednesday. What began
INDIA
Violent Protests Erupt in Ladakh as Statehood Demand Escalates
Leh witnessed unprecedented violence after protesters clashed with police outside the BJP office, setting fire to a police vehicle and hurling stones at officials. The unrest followed a shutdown call
POLITICS
MP Sanjay Raut Alleges Mahayuti Govt Coffers Empty, Urges Centre for Immediate Flood Aid to Marathwada
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut claims the coffers of the Mahayuti government are empty and cannot provide funds to farmers who lost everything due to floods in the state.
INDIA
India Hits Out at Pakistan at UNHRC for Bombing Civilians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
India accused Pakistan of “bombing its own people” while misusing the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to launch “baseless and provocative” attacks against New Delhi. Speaking at the 60th
INDIA
Delhi High Court Rejects Plea to Remove Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhat’s Graves from Tihar Jail
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition that sought the removal of the graves of Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru and Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) founder
DELHI
Delhi Self-Styled Godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, Faces Sexual Harassment Charges, Police Launch Hunt
Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, also known as Partha Sarathy, the director of the Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj, has been accused of sexually harassing multiple women
INDIA
Heavy Rains Disrupt Life Across Maharashtra; Govt announced Rs 2,215 Crore Relief for Farmers
Maharashtra has been experiencing heavy, continuous rainfall for the past two days, impacting Marathwada, Konkan, and Western Maharashtra. The downpour has disrupted daily life, caused flooding in several districts, and
INDIA
Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad Alleges Rs 800-Crore Scam in Juhu Conservancy Quarters Redevelopment
Mumbai Congress Chief and MP Varsha Gaikwad alleged Rs 800 crore scam, involving BMC owned land for conservancy staff quarters located in Juhu allocated to builders for development. The land
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INDIA
Born in India, Pushed to Bangladesh: Maharashtra Muslim Family Caught in Citizenship Row
A 39-year-old domestic worker from Naigaon East, in Maharashtra, along with her three sons, has been allegedly pushed into to Bangladesh despite holding Indian documents, sparking questions over police procedure
INDIA
Eknath Shinde Directs Districts to Step Up Relief Measures as IMD Predicts Intense Rains in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has urged district administrations to remain on high alert as heavy rainfall continues to lash several parts of the state. Shinde said he had
INDIA
Air India AI 171 Crash - Supreme Court Deems Leak of Pilots' Dialogue & Media Speculation ‘Unfortunate'
Supreme Court on Monday expressed dismay over the disclosure of sensitive cockpit exchanges in the preliminary investigation report into the tragic Air India Dreamliner disaster in Ahmedabad earlier this year.
INDIA
PM Modi Hails GST Reforms as 'Savings Festival' in National Address, Calls it Era of Affordable Essentials
In his address to the nation delivered on Sunday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the “dawn of a transformative phase” in India's taxation landscape, dubbing the rollout of revised
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Fires Back at Modi Over GST Credit, Cites Bengal's Persistent Advocacy for Tax Relief
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday lambasted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly usurping credit for Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, underscoring that her Trinamool Congress (TMC)
INDIA
Modi Urges India ‘Atma-nirbharta’ Amidst US H-1B Policy Ripples
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged people to believe and aspire for "Atma Nirbhar Bharat", rallying a cry for economic independence. Speaking at a public event at Gandhi Maidan
WORLD
Amazon, Microsoft and JPMorgan Warn H-1B Visa Holders to Stay in US Amid Trump’s New Fee Rule
Amazon has advised employees on H-1B and H-4 visas to avoid travelling outside the United States following President Donald Trump’s latest immigration proclamation, Reuters reported.In an internal memo seen by
INDIA
Trump Imposes $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visa Applicants, Raising Concerns for Indian Workers
US President Donald Trump has announced a $100,000 fee (over ₹88 lakh) for applicants to the H-1B visa programme, in a move designed to tighten immigration rules. The decision is
INDIA
ABVP Sweeps DUSU Elections, Secures Three of Four Key Posts; BJP Leadership Lauds “Nation First” Ideology
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has registered a commanding victory in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, winning three of the four central panel posts, president, secretary and
INDIA
Unidentified Gunmen Ambush Assam Rifles Convoy in Manipur, One Killed, Three Injured
Unidentified gunmen on Friday evening opened fire on Assam Rifles personnel in Manipur’s Bishnupur district, killing one soldier and injuring three others.According to a report in the Hindustan Times, the
INDIA
“Rest in Rhythm…” West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Pays Tribute to Late Singer Zubeen Garg
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed grief over the untimely passing of renowned Indian singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg, who died in a tragic scuba diving accident in
INDIA
Xi Jinping, Donald Trump Discuss Bilateral Trade & TikTok in Phone Call, Reports
hinese President Xi Jinping held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, focusing on key areas of mutual interest including economic and trade matters, according to White
INDIA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Mourns Death of Music Icon Zubeen Garg
Renowned Indian singer and composer Zubeen Garg, aged 52, lost his life in a scuba diving mishap during the North East India Festival in Singapore on Friday. The incident has
INDIA
Tragic End for Assam's Melody King: Indian 'Rockstar' Zubeen Garg Dies in Singapore
In a heartbreaking turn of events that has left the music world reeling, acclaimed Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, fondly known as the "Rockstar of the Northeast," passed away at the
INDIA
Anticipation Builds On US-India Trade Talks as Trump Advisor Signals Progress Amid Tariff Tensions
A high level U.S. delegation led by Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch touched down in New Delhi late on Monday evening, setting the stage for crucial discussions on a proposed
INDIA
Devastating Cloudburst Strikes Dehradun: Flash Floods Submerge Temple, Homes, and Key Areas in Uttarakhand
A ferocious cloudburst unleashed torrential rains overnight on Monday, plunging Dehradun into chaos. The Himalayan foothills, already battered by an erratic monsoon season, witnessed flash floods that overwhelmed local rivers,
INDIA
Assam Bureaucrat Arrested On Charges Of Alleged Corruption, More Than Rs 1 Crore Cash Seized
Assam Police's Vigilance Cell on Monday arrested Nupur Bora, a 2019-batch Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer, following raids that uncovered substantial unaccounted wealth. The operation, conducted under the directive of
INDIA
Bengal Hospital Facility Manager Arrested On Charges Of Raping Multiple Staffers
A facility manager at a government hospital in East Midnapore district in West Bengal was arrested on Monday for allegedly raping and sexually assaulting multiple female staff members of the
INDIA
“Have Powers to Quash it…” SC Warns ECI of Flaws in Bihar SIR
The Supreme Court on Monday continued its scrutiny of the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls, reaffirming its jurisdiction to nullify the entire
INDIA
Security Alert: Hoax Bomb Threats Disrupt Court Proceedings in Delhi and Mumbai
The Bombay High Court premises was evacuated on Friday following a bomb scare, shortly after a similar threat prompted the evacuation of the Delhi High Court earlier in the day.
INDIA
CRPF Flags Security Lapses During Rahul Gandhi's Foreign Trips; BJP Calls it "Dangerous", Congress Questions Timing
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has raised concerns over repeated lapses in security protocol by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during his foreign visits, warning that such breaches could put
WORLD
After Utah Assassination, Charlie Kirk’s Remarks on Indian Migrants Resurface
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead on Wednesday during a student event at Utah Valley University in what authorities described as a targeted assassination. In the wake of the
WORLD
Nepal Unrest Turns Deadly: Former PM's Wife Killed, Government Buildings Torched
Nepal is reeling from one of the most violent political unrest in its recent history, as youth-led protests triggered a social media ban exploded into widespread rioting, arson, and direct
INDIA
Nepal Army Assumes Control Amidst Escalating Unrest and PM Oli's Resignation
The Nepal Army took charge of national security from 10 pm on Tuesday following days of violent anti-government protests that forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to step down. The
INDIA
CP Radhakrishnan Elected as India's 15th Vice President in 2025 Election
CP Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee, has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India, securing a decisive victory in a closely watched election. Radhakrishnan, a seasoned
INDIA
Army Chief Highlights Importance of Land Forces, Low-Cost High-Tech Strategy in Modern Warfare
Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, addressed long-standing queries on Operation Sindoor on Tuesday at the 52nd National Management Convention organized by AIMA, stressing the significance of land
WORLD
India Expresses Concern, Urges Restraint as Nepal Unrest Claims 19 Lives
India on Tuesday voiced serious concern over the growing unrest in Nepal, which has claimed at least 19 lives and left hundreds injured, urging all parties to remain calm and
INDIA
India Vice Presidential Election 2025: The Numbers Game Benefits NDA or INDIA?
India is set to elect its new Vice President on September 9, 2025, following the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar in July due to health concerns. The election pits the National
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INDIA
BRS, BJD to Abstain from Vice Presidential Election - How Will That Affect Numbers?
Two key regional parties - Telangana’s Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Odisha’s Biju Janata Dal (BJD) - have announced that they will abstain from voting in the upcoming Vice Presidential
INDIA
Nepal in Turmoil: Deadly Protests Erupt Over Social Media Ban, More Than 10 Dead & Several Injured
Nepal is reeling from violent clashes that erupted on Monday between protesters and security forces following a sweeping government ban on 26 major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp,
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INDIA
Supreme Court Directs Election Commission to Include Aadhaar as Valid ID for Bihar Voter SIR
The Supreme Court of India on Monday has instructed the Election Commission (EC) to recognise the Aadhaar card as an acceptable document for verifying identity during the revision of electoral
INDIA
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Faces Backlash Over Viral Post Showing Husband in Official Meeting; Opposition Calls It Real ‘Panchayat’
A political storm has erupted in Delhi after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta shared photos on her official social media accounts about a government meeting held on September 7, 2025, at
INDIA
Indian Filmmaker Anuparna Roy From Bengal Makes History with Best Director Win at Venice Film Fest; Remembers Palestinian Kids
In a groundbreaking moment for Indian cinema, Anuparna Roy, a self-taught director hailing from a remote village in West Bengal's Purulia district, clinched the Best Director award in the Orizzonti
INDIA
Kolkata Student Drugged And Gang-Raped, Accused On The Run; Police Launch Multi State Manhunt
20-year-old college student from Kolkata's Haridevpur area on Saturday has accused two acquaintances of drugging and gang-raping her during what was supposed to be a celebratory birthday gathering.The alleged
INDIA
“Deeply Appreciate…” Modi Reciprocates Trump's ‘Warm’ Remarks Amid Tariff Tensions and SCO Dynamics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed appreciation for U.S. President Donald Trump's recent comments affirming the strength of bilateral ties between the two nations. In a post on X
INDIA
Sharjeel Imam Moves Supreme Court Challenges Delhi High Court’s Bail Denial
Activist and former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Sharjeel Imam on Saturday has approached the Supreme Court challenging the recent Delhi High Court decision denying him bail in a case
INDIA
Trump Reaffirms Friendship with Modi Amid Tariff Tensions and India's “Xi-Putin” Global Manoeuvres
US President Donald Trump on Saturday, in a clear departure from previous hard stance, has described the bond between India and the United States as a "unique partnership," emphasising
INDIA
Mumbai terror threat: Noida Resident Arrested for ‘Hoax’ Bomb Threat
A 50 year-old man, identified as Ashwini Kumar, originally from Patna, was arrested in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday for allegedly sending a hoax bomb threat to the Mumbai Traffic
INDIA
FM Sitharaman Assures Relief Coming Soon for Exporters Facing US Tariffs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Friday, revealed that the Indian government is finalising a comprehensive relief package to assist exporters grappling with the impact of steep US tariffs. The announcement
WORLD
“Lost India and Russia To China” Donald Trump’s Latest Indicate Sarcasm or Frustration?
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday in a cryptic post expressed concern over shifting global alliances, claiming that the United States has "lost" India and Russia to China. The post,
INDIA
"Another shameful act…": BJP, JDU Slam Congress Kerala Unit over "B for Bidi, B for Bihar" Remark
A now-deleted social media post by the Kerala unit of the Indian National Congress has sparked widespread criticism, particularly from BJP and JDU, over remarks that many have described as
INDIA
Mumbai Maratha Quota Protest Concludes with Government Concession
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil announced on Tuesday that the Maharashtra government has agreed to meet the community’s demands for reservation benefits, hailing it as a significant victory for the
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INDIA
Modi Cried Over Abuse, TMC MP Mahua Moitra Reminds ‘Didi-o-Didi’, Slams 'Hypocritical' Call for Civility in Politics
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of double standards in his use of language. Moitra's remarks came shortly after
INDIA
World Leaders Converge at SCO Summit: Modi, Xi, and Putin Signal Unity Amid US Tariff Tensions
In a display of geopolitical solidarity, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin gathered at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin,
INDIA
Supreme Court Declines to Extend Bihar SIR Deadline After EC Assurance
The Supreme Court of India, on Monday declined to extend the September 1, 2025, deadline for filing claims and objections in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in
BENGAL
Bengal Politics: Army Removes TMC Protest Platform, Mamata Points Finger at BJP Misuse
A fresh political controversy unfolded in Kolkata on Monday when personnel from the Indian Army tried to dismantle a makeshift stage built by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) at Mayo road
INDIA
“After Atom Bomb, Wait For Hydrogen Bomb…” Rahul Gandhi Warns Of Another Vote Theft Expose Soon
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday escalated his allegations over alleged ‘vote theft’ during the culmination of Voter Adhyikar Yatra in Patna, cautioned Bharatiya
INDIA
“Open Support of Terrorism Cannot Be Acceptable…”: PM Modi Calls Out Terror at SCO Summit, Urges End to Double Standards
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and called on member nations to adopt a clear,
BENGAL
BJP Workers Vandalise Congress Office in Kolkata Amidst the Escalating PM Modi Abuse Row
BJP party workers on Friday allegedly vandalised the West Bengal Pradesh Congress headquarters in Kolkata, intensifying the political storm triggered by a viral video where slogans abusing Prime Minister Narendra
INDIA
“Check If Your Name Is Still on the Voters’ List”: Mamata Banerjee Warns of Alleged Voter Deletion Drive; Slams BJP Over "Linguistic Terror"
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of attempting to rob people of their democratic rights and
INDIA
Maharashtra: 17 Dead in Virar Building Collapse, Rescue Ops Underway; Builder Arrested
At least 17 people have lost their lives following the partial collapse of a four-storey building in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. The incident occurred just after midnight at 12:05 am on
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INDIA
Delhi University Will Not Have To Make PM Modi Educational Records Public, Rules Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on Monday quashed a Central Information Commission (CIC) order that had mandated Delhi University (DU) to reveal details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bachelor's degree. The
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INDIA
TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha Arrested by Enforcement Directorate in West Bengal School Recruitment Scam
In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the West Bengal school recruitment scam, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Jiban Krishna Saha on Monday. The
INDIA
Supreme Court Halts Proceedings Against Ashoka University Professor Over Operation Sindoor Remarks
In a big relief to Ashoka University Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, the Supreme Court of India on Monday has temporarily suspended legal proceedings against him in connection with his controversial
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INDIA
ED Raids TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha’s Residence in SSC Scam Probe, Phone Thrown into Drain Recovered
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a high-profile raid at the residence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Jiban Krishna Saha in Burwan, Murshidabad district, on Monday morning, as part of an
INDIA
Tejashwi Yadav Slams Election Commission as “Godi Aayog,” Accuses It of Acting as BJP’s Agent
RJD leader and Bihar’s Leader of Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, launched scathing criticism at the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday during a press conference held as part of the
INDIA
Rajya Sabha Passes Online Gaming Regulation Bill Amid Opposition Uproar
The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, aimed at banning all forms of online money games, despite loud protests and disruptions by the
INDIA
CU Students Beaten Up in Kolkata, Called ‘Bangladeshis’ for Speaking Bengali
Tension flared in Kolkata’s Sealdah area late Wednesday night after students from Calcutta University were allegedly assaulted by a group of Hindi-speaking shopkeepers, who reportedly hurled abuses and labelled them
INDIA
“TMC will support constitution 130th Amendment if…” Abhishek Banerjee urges PM Modi to give Amit Shah a new SGT ministry
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, on Tuesday strongly condemned the tabling of 130th Constitution Amendment bill calling it anti constitutional. He called it the validation of the
INDIA
“Black Bill, Black Day” Mamata Banerjee Condemns 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill as Threat to Indian Democracy
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee has issued a scathing condemnation of the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Home
INDIA
Mumbai Rains: Red Alert in Place as City Struggles with Delayed Transportation and Waterlogging
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, forecasting very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Wednesday, following five consecutive days of relentless downpours that brought the
INDIA
Man Who Attacked Delhi CM was Disturbed by Court Order on Stray Dogs, Says Family
The man who attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a public hearing on Wednesday has been identified as Rajesh Sakriya, a 41-year-old originally from Rajkot in Gujarat. According to
INDIA
INDIA Alliance Nominates Justice B. Sudershan Reddy for Vice-Presidential Election, Calls it “Ideological Battle” Against BJP-RSS
The opposition INDIA alliance on Tuesday has announced former Supreme Court judge Justice B. Sudershan Reddy as its candidate for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election, scheduled for September 9, 2025. The
INDIA
India-China ‘Positive’ Diplomacy Amid U.S. Tariff Hike: S Jaishankar Meets Wang Yi in Delhi
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday held a significant bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi, marking a pivotal moment in India-China relations. The
INDIA
PM Modi Hails RSS as World's Largest NGO in Independence Day Address
In a notable moment during India's 79th Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) from the ramparts of the Red Fort, marking
INDIA
Himachal Pradesh Reels Under Flash Floods; Bridges Washed Away, Hundreds of Roads Closed
Himachal Pradesh was battered by severe weather on Wednesday evening when a cloudburst unleashed massive flash floods, sweeping away infrastructure, cutting off entire villages, and leaving residents stranded.Officials confirmed that
INDIA
12 dead after cloudburst triggers flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar; Rescue Ops Underway
At least 12 people have died after a massive cloudburst struck the Chositi area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, triggering flash floods and causing widespread devastation.
INDIA
Mumbai Customs Bust Drug and Wildlife Smuggling Attempts at CSMI Airport
In a series of swift operations, Mumbai Customs officers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI) have intercepted three separate smuggling attempts over as many days, seizing narcotics worth over
INDIA
DRDO Guest House Manager Arrested in Rajasthan for Espionage for Pakistan’s ISI
A contractual manager working at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Guest House near the Chandan Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer has been arrested on charges of espionage. Rajasthan
INDIA
“Removal process should begin…”: Lok Sabha Speaker Announces Probe Panel into Justice Yashwant Varma Cash Discovery Row
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday appointed a three-member panel to probe allegations against Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, after a large quantity of burnt and partially
BENGAL
Woman Attempts Self-Immolation outside Calcutta High Court amid SIR Fears
A protest over the controversial SIR process took a dangerous turn outside the E-Gate of the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday morning, when a woman allegedly attempted to set herself
INDIA
“Let PM First Resign…” TMC Abhishek Banerjee Demands Dissolution of Lok Sabha & Fresh Polls Amid SIR Controversy
Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday has a issued a sharp call demanding resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah amidst the ongoing Special
INDIA
75-Year-Old Woman Killed After BEST Bus Rams Parked Car Near Sahyadri State Guest House
A 75-year-old woman was killed in a tragic accident on Tuesday morning when a BEST electric bus rammed into a parked car near the Sahyadri State Guest House, pushing the
INDIA
TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Warns Election Commission Against SIR, Questions If Narendra Modi Is an "Illegitimate PM"
Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee issued a sharp warning to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday, threatening large-scale protests, including a potential gherao of the
WORLD
Firing at Kapil Sharma’s Cafe: Bishnoi Gang Claims Role, Mumbai Police Probes Extortion Plot
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has allegedly claimed responsibility for a recent firing incident at comedian Kapil Sharma’s café located in Surrey, Canada. The shooting took place on Thursday at ‘Caps
MAHARASHTRA
HC Clarifies: No Order Issued to Shut Mumbai’s Kabootarkhanas, Focus Remains on Public Health
The Bombay High Court on Thursday clarified that it had not independently ordered the closure of Mumbai’s Kabootarkhanas (pigeon feeding zones), but was only adjudicating the legality of the Brihanmumbai