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INDIA
“Why Should We Trust You?”: Norwegian Journalist Grills Indian Officials at MEA Presser
Questions over press freedom and media access surfaced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway after he declined to take questions durin...
News
'Voice of the Lazy and Unemployed…': The Cockroach Janta Party; How a Supreme Court Remark Spawned a Viral Political Platform
When Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant remarked in a Supreme Court hearing last week that unemployed youth often become “media, social media and...
DELHI
“Bail Is the Rule, Jail an Exception…”: Supreme Court Questions its January Verdict Denying Bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
The Supreme Court of India on Monday strongly reaffirmed the principle that “bail is the rule and jail is an exception”, even in cases registered unde...
WORLD
“Geography or History…”: Army Chief’s Stern Warning to Pakistan Over Terrorism
Chief of Army Staff Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday issued a strong warning to Pakistan, saying the neighbouring country must decide whether it wishes to ...
BENGAL
Bengal’s Asansol Turns Violent: Police Station Vandalised Amid Mosque Loudspeaker Row
Tension gripped West Bengal’s Asansol on Friday night after a protest over mosque loudspeaker volume escalated into violence, with a mob allegedly att...
News
“I was being threatened…”: Asian Games Gold Medallist Swapna Barman Alleges House Set on Fire Amid Bengal Post-Poll Violence
Asian Games gold medallist and Trinamool Congress candidate Swapna Barman has alleged that her house in Jalpaiguri was set on fire amid post-poll viol...
BENGAL
FIR Against Abhishek Banerjee Over ‘Provocative Speeches’ During Bengal Poll Campaign
An FIR has been registered against Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee at the Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station over ...
DELHI
US DOJ May Drop Fraud Charges Against Gautam Adani: Report
The United States Department of Justice is reportedly considering dropping fraud charges against Gautam Adani, marking a significant turn in the high-...
INDIA
Calcutta HC Stays Tiljala “Bulldozer” Demolition, Says Due Process Must Be Followed; No Rehabilitation Order Yet
The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered an interim stay on the demolition of alleged illegal structures in Kolkata’s Topsia-Tiljala area, observing ...
INDIA
Loudspeaker Dispute Sparks Tension in Kolkata’s Rajabazar as Suvendu Govt Enforces Strict Curbs on Road Prayers
Tension flared in Kolkata’s Rajabazar area on Friday afternoon after a dispute over offering namaz on a public road during Jumma prayers triggered unr...
BENGAL
“Bengal is not a Bulldozer state…”: Mamata Banerjee Appears in Calcutta HC Over Post-Poll Violence PILs; Alleges Police Inaction
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday personally appeared before the Calcutta High Court in connection with a petition alleging widespread post-poll violence across the state following the Assembly election results.
News
“Paper Mafia Escapes, Honest Students Suffer…” : Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre Over 2026 NEET Cancellation
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took a swipe at the Union Government following the cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 exam...
News
“This Govt. only understands mass agitation…”: Arvind Kejriwal Attacks Centre Over NEET Cancellation, Alleges ‘Complete Collusion’
Aam Aadmi Party Supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the BJP led Centre following the cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 exa...
News
NTA Cancels NEET UG 2026; CBI to Investigate Alleged Irregularities
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 exa...
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari Allocates Portfolios to Five Ministers in New Bengal Cabinet; Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul Among Ministers Assigned Key Roles
The newly formed BJP government in West Bengal on Monday announced the portfolio allocation for five cabinet ministers who were sworn in alongside Chi...
BENGAL
TMC Claims SIR Deletions Exceeded BJP Victory Margins in 31 Bengal Seats; Supreme Court Responds
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday placed before the Supreme Court that the deletion of voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of elec...
News
Indian Naval Ship IOS Sagar Docks at Chattogram for Bilateral Naval Engagements
The Indian Navy’s Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar arrived at Chattogram in Bangladesh on Friday as part of the IOS SAGAR 2026 multinational deployment, ...
POLITICS
“Proofs of Failure…”: Rahul Gandhi Hits Out at PM Modi Over Appeal to Cut Fuel Use, Work-From-Home, Avoid Gold Purchases
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent appeal urging cit...
BENGAL
Bengal’s New BJP Government Unveils 6 Big Policy Changes After First Cabinet Meet
West Bengal’s newly formed BJP government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, unveiled six major policy decisions on Monday following its first c...
INDIA
India Successfully Conducts Maiden Trial Of Indigenous TARA Glide Weapon
India has successfully carried out the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system, marking another milestone...
News
"Punjab is now their target...": Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre Of Misusing ED After Raids On Minister
Fresh political tensions erupted in Punjab on Saturday after the Enforcement Directorate carried out raids at properties associated with Punjab Power ...
News
Indian Army Plans Tracked Akashteer Platforms After Operation Sindoor Success
A year after the successful deployment of the Akashteer air defence command and control system during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is now planni...
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari’s PA Shot Dead in Madhyamgram, Political Storm Erupts in Bengal
Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant was shot dead in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram on Wednesday night, just 48 hours after the BJP’s s...
INDIA
“Will Not Resign, Defeat was a Conspiracy…”: Mamata Banerjee’s First Statement After TMC’s Poll Results in Bengal
Trinamool Congress Supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday refused to resign following the BJP’s sweeping victory, asserting that she would continue her po...
BENGAL
“Rahul, Tejashwi, Mamata Finished… Akhilesh Next…”: Suvendu Adhikari’s Post-Poll Attack After BJP’s Bengal Sweep
Titas Mukherjee Following BJP’s landslide victory in Bengal, senior party leader Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said the election outcome...
INDIA
“People of Bengal will answer…”: TMC Mahua Moitra Slams PM Modi Over Jadavpur University ‘Anarchy’ Remark
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, defending Kolkata’s Jadavpur University and ac...
BENGAL
After JNU, PM Modi calls Jadavpur University "Anti-National"; Mamata Banerjee Calls it "Insult to Bengal"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday locked horns over Kolkata’s Jadavpur University, with the two le...
News
Amit Shah bets big on Bengal: “Anga-Banga-Kalinga” to turn BJP, claims 110+ seats of Phase 1
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday projected a sweeping victory for the BJP in eastern India, declaring that the party is poised to rule across “...
BENGAL
BJP Suvendu Adhikari Appeals for Peace as Bengal Votes in First Phase
Leader of Opposition in the Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday called for peaceful polling as voting is currently underway in the first pha...
BENGAL
Bengal Polls Underway: Heavyweights Face Off Across 152 Seats
The first phase of polling is underway in West Bengal, covering 152 of the state’s 294 constituencies across 16 districts. The high-stakes contest has...
BENGAL
Bengal Votes in High-Stakes First Phase Amid SIR Roll Row
Polling began in the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly elections on Thursday, with the first phase covering 152 of the state’s 294 constituencies acros...
BENGAL
Election Commission Adds 139 Names After Tribunal Orders Before First Phase Voting
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday released a supplementary list of voters cleared by tribunals, enabling a section of previously exc...
BENGAL
Bengal SIR: Supreme Court Seeks Report from Calcutta High Court over Functioning of Appellate Tribunals
The Supreme Court of India is set to call for a detailed report from the Calcutta High Court regarding the functioning of 19 appellate tribunals constituted to hear cases of voters whose names have been struck off electoral rolls. The issue was raised on Monday when senior advocate Devadatt Kamat mentioned the matter before a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi.
POLITICS
“We Defeated It to Defend the Idea of India…”: Rahul Gandhi Slams Defeated Constitution Amendment Bill; Alleges “Hidden” Delimitation Push
A day after the Centre’s delimitation-linked Constitution Amendment Bill was defeated in Parliament, Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition blocked the legi...
DELHI
Priyanka Gandhi Calls Women’s Quota Setback a “Black Day”, Dares BJP to Reintroduce 2023 Bill
Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday slammed the BJP-led Union government, calling it a “Black Day” after the Centre’s Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, and accused the ruling alliance of falsely branding the Opposition as “anti-women”.
POLITICS
“Chanakya Would Be Shocked”: Priyanka Gandhi Jabs BJP Over Women’s Quota Bills
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government in the Lok Sabha over the proposed women’s reservation fra...
News
“Victory of Maa-Mati-Manush…”: Mamata Banerjee Lauds Supreme Court SIR Order Allowing Excluded Voters to Vote If Appeals Cleared Before Deadline
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lauded the Supreme Court’s directive to issue supplementary electoral rolls to include voters w...
POLITICS
Bengal SIR: Supreme Court Allows Excluded Voters to Vote If Appeals Cleared Before Deadline
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to issue supplementary electoral rolls to include voters whose ...
BENGAL
Bengal SIR: After Name Deletion, Kolkata Man Writes to Supreme Court, President Seeking Permission to Die
“I would much rather not live,” the words did not come as a slogan. They did not rise with the cadence of protest chants that echoed through central Kolkata on Tuesday afternoon.
BENGAL
“Double Loss…”: Rahul Gandhi Slams TMC and BJP Over Bengal’s Industrial Decline
In the run-up to the all-important Bengal assembly elections, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday kickstarted his poll campaign by targeting both the Trinamool Co...
BENGAL
Delhi Court Sends I-PAC Director Vinesh Chandel to 10-Day ED Custody
A Delhi court on Tuesday remanded Vinesh Chandel, director at political consultancy firm I-PAC, to 10 days in Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody in ...
BENGAL
"Integrity of Muslims cannot be questioned...": AIMIM Pulls Plug on Alliance with Humayun Kabir amidst 'Sting Video' Row
Asaduddin Owaisi’s All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has withdrawn its alliance with suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir and h...
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee vs Suvendu Adhikari: Bhabanipur Contest Heats Up as CM Files Nomination
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday filed her nomination papers as the Trinamool Congress candidate from the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, accompanied by a show of strength from party workers and supporters.
BENGAL
“STRAIGHT TALK…”: Never Seen Before Showdown between TMC and ECI
A sharp standoff broke out between the Election Commission of India and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday, after a delegation of party leaders met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over concerns related to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal.
News
“Gross violation of MCC…”: Kalyan Banerjee urges ECI to act over remarks by RG Kar victim’s mother during poll campaign
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee has urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take immediate action against the R.G. Kar victim’s mother, who is contesting as a Bharatiya
BENGAL
Thunderstorm Activity Set to Intensify Across West Bengal, Relief from Heat Likely
Thunderstorm activity is expected to intensify across parts of West Bengal in the coming days, with the regional meteorological office forecasting widespread rain, gusty winds and possible hailstorms, offering relief
INDIA
Three Arrested for Planning Cyber Fraud Call Centre in Navi Mumbai
The Cyber Police of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate (PCPC) have arrested three men who were allegedly preparing to set up a cyber fraud call centre in Navi Mumbai. The arrested
INDIA
After ‘Dhurandhar’, Gang Leader Murdered; Brother’s Revenge Shocks Nanded district
A shocking incident of triple murder was reported in Nanded around midnight. The crime took place near the E-Square area adjacent to D-Mart in the city.The accused include Syed Awez,
INDIA
Night of Tragedy: Family Reunion Ends in Death of 9
A tragic accident near Shivajinagar on Friday night claimed the lives of nine people when an Ertiga car veered off the road and fell into a well. Six of those
BENGAL
‘Without Administrative Control’: Mamata Blames EC for Malda ‘Hostage Crisis’, Urges People Not to Fall for ‘Provocation’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday squarely blamed the Election Commission (EC) for the Malda “hostage crisis”, asserting that her government currently has no administrative control as the
POLITICS
“Afraid to speak against Modi…”: AAP Rebuts Raghav Chadha’s ‘Silenced’ Claim, Senior Leaders Launch Sharp Attack
The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday rebutted Raghav Chadha’s claims that he had been “silenced” after his removal as Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha, with senior leaders launching a
News
“Silenced, not defeated…”: Raghav Chadha Hits Back at AAP After Rajya Sabha Reshuffle
A day after being removed as the Aam Aadmi Party’s Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha, Raghav Chadha on Friday responded with a video message, questioning the decision and asserting
News
FIR Against TMC Councillors After CEO Office Gherao; Police Issue Notices in Kolkata
Kolkata Police have registered an FIR against six persons, including two Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillors, in connection with the gherao of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)’s office in central Kolkata
News
Calcutta HC Advocate Mofakkerul Islam, Who Allegedly ‘Triggered District-wide Violence’, Arrested in Malda Violence Case; 15 nabbed so far
West Bengal Police on Friday arrested Calcutta High Court advocate Mofakkerul Islam in connection with the Malda violence case, which was held in protest against ‘arbitrary deletions’ in the ongoing
News
VBA Chief Prakash Ambedkar Questions Transparency of 2024 Polls in Andhra, Maharashtra
Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi (VBA) president Prakash Ambedkar on Friday alleged that the discrepancies flagged in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections mirror similar irregularities that his party had earlier raised
News
‘Amit Shah Entirely Did It…’: Mamata Banerjee Demands Home Minister’s Resignation Over Malda SIR Fallout
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday took a swipe at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of orchestrating a “conspiracy” behind the hostage-taking of judicial officers during
News
Bengal Election 2026: Amit Shah Vows to Defeat Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur; Predicts BJP Win, Sets 170 Seat Target
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday escalated the Bharatiya Janata Party’s campaign against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, declaring that the party is determined to defeat her in
News
Assam Polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma Predicts 90–100 Seats for NDA, Congress Calls It ‘Daydreaming’
With the Assam Assembly elections around the corner, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has made a prediction about the outcome, expressing confidence in a sweeping victory for the ruling NDA.Speaking
News
“Bengal Welcomes Tourists…”: TMC Takes Swipe At Amit Shah, Lists Fish-Meat Menu For 15-Days Visit
The Trinamool Congress on Thursday intensified its attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah ahead of his planned 15-day visit to poll-bound West Bengal, using the state’s food culture to
INDIA
Bengal Polls 2026: BJP Suvendu Adhikari Kicks Off Bhabanipur Campaign Amid TMC Counter-Slogans
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
BENGAL
Third Round of Transfers: EC Reshuffles 19 Top Police Officers in Poll-Bound West Bengal
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday ordered the transfer of 19 senior police officers in poll-bound West Bengal, marking the third consecutive day of administrative reshuffles ahead of
INDIA
Bengal Polls 2026: Election Commission Orders Immediate Transfer of Chief Secretary, and Home Secretary
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the immediate transfer of West Bengal’s Chief Secretary and Home Secretary shortly after announcing the schedule for the 2026 Assembly elections. Following
POLITICS
“I Always Allow All MPs to Speak, But Under Rules”: Om Birla Returns to Speaker’s Chair After No-Confidence Motion Defeat
A day after the no-confidence motion against him was defeated, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla returned to the Speaker’s chair and addressed the House on Thursday, rejecting allegations of bias
BENGAL
RN Ravi Sworn In as West Bengal’s 22nd Governor at Lok Bhavan Ceremony
RN Ravi was sworn in as the 22nd Governor of West Bengal at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan on Thursday morning. The oath of office was administered by Chief
INDIA
Bengal Political Parties Push for One- or Two-Phase Assembly Polls in Meeting with Election Commission
Representatives of several political parties in West Bengal on Monday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct the upcoming Assembly elections in one or at most two phases,
BIHAR
“Had a desire in my heart…”: Nitish Kumar to Step Down as Bihar CM, Set to Seek Rajya Sabha Seat
Senior politician Nitish Kumar has announced that he will step down from the post of Bihar Chief Minister and seek election to the Rajya Sabha, bringing an end to more
WORLD
Israel Strikes Iran's Presidential Office in Overnight Airstrikes on Tehran Leadership Compound
In a significant escalation of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted precision airstrikes overnight targeting key facilities within the Iranian regime's leadership compound
BENGAL
‘Even if its by One Vote…’ Mamata Banerjee Vows to Win Bhawanipore Seat Amid SIR Deletion Row
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday issued a defiant challenge over the integrity of the upcoming assembly elections, asserting that she would win the crucial Bhawanipore seat “even
INDIA
Pakistan President Claims India ‘Preparing for Another War’
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has claimed that India is “preparing for another war”, months a military standoff between the two cointries in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.Speaking
INDIA
Supreme Court Orders Seizure of NCERT Textbook Over ‘Corruption in Judiciary’ Chapter
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered an immediate halt on the circulation of a Class 8 social science textbook that contains a chapter on “corruption in the judiciary”, directing that
INDIA
Shocking ! Woman Gang Raped in front of Fiancé in Assam, Made to Pay Rs. 10,000
A 28-year-old woman has alleged that she was gang-raped by seven men and forced to transfer ₹10,000 while she was with her boyfriend near Silchar in Assam’s Cachar district. Police
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INDIA
Ban Beef Inside Jadavpur University, Demands 'Nationalist' Student Body; Left, TMC Slam "Food Policing"
A fresh political flashpoint has emerged at Jadavpur University after the right-leaning Nationalist Students’ Front (NSF) submitted a deputation to the Vice-Chancellor urging the administration to prohibit the sale of
INDIA
Three Arunachal Women Allege Racial Abuse by Neighbours in South Delhi; FIR Filed, Investigation Underway
Three women from Arunachal Pradesh have accused a couple in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar of racially abusing and intimidating them following a dispute over repair work at their rented accommodation.
BENGAL
Fresh Clash at Jadavpur University Leaves Student Injured Amid Teacher Assault Row
Students clashed at Kolkata’s Jadavpur University on Monday, days after the alleged assault of teachers triggered unrest on campus. A confrontation broke out between members of the Collective and the
INDIA
Congress Intensifies Attack on PM Modi After US Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs
The Congress on Saturday sharpened its criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi following a US Supreme Court ruling that invalidated President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariff measures, alleging that the
BENGAL
RG Kar Case: Sealdah Court Questions CBI Over Slow Progress in Rape and Murder Probe
Sealdah Court on Friday has raised concerns over the pace of investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the rape and murder case of a medical student from
BENGAL
ICC Election Tensions Spark Violent Clash at Jadavpur University, Two Professors Injured
Massive chaos broke out at Kolkata’s Jadavpur University campus on Friday after a violent clash broke out between supporters of Students Federation of India (SFI) and We the Independent (WTI).
INDIA
Stormy First Phase of Budget Session Ends, House to Reconvene March 9
The first phase of Parliament’s Budget Session ended on Friday after weeks of acrimonious exchanges, with both Houses set to reconvene on March 9 following a three-week recess.The break will
INDIA
“Stop Lying…”: Mahua Moitra Slams Noida Police, Alleges BJP’s Amit Malviya Helped Accused in ‘Fake Chat’ Case Abscond
Mahua Moitra on Thursday lashed out at the Noida Police, accusing them of helping an accused person evade arrest in a case involving allegedly fabricated chats purportedly exchanged between her
BENGAL
“Hunted for his language…”: Mamata Banerjee Terms Bengal Worker’s Death in Maharashtra a “Hate Crime”; Demands Immediate Arrests
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday alleged that a 24-year-old migrant worker from the state was killed in Maharashtra for speaking Bengali, describing the incident as a “hate
INDIA
BJP MP Moves to Disqualify Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha
Nishikant Dubey, a BJP MP, has initiated formal proceedings, in a bid to move a substantive motion, seeking the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, from the Lok Sabha,
INDIA
Meghalaya Coal Mine Explosion Kills 18; Rescue Operations Underway
At least 18 miners have been killed and one critically injured following an explosion at a coal mine in Meghalaya. The blast occurred at around 11:00 local time on Thursday
INDIA
Yumnam Khemchand Singh Sworn in as Manipur CM; President’s Rule Revoked
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Manipur on Wednesday, formally ending nearly a year of President’s Rule in the
INDIA
“WhatsApp Commission…”: Mamata Banerjee accuses Election Commission of mass voter deletions in Supreme Court
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday took a swipe at the Election Commission of India during a hearing in the Supreme Court of India, called the poll body
INDIA
“Gyanesh Kumar threatened me…”: Mamata Banerjee Breaks Down Delhi EC Showdown
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday laid out her version of the sequence of events that led her to “boycott” the meeting with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar,
BENGAL
“Stop these atrocities…”: Mamata Banerjee accuses Delhi Police of excesses at Banga Bhavan Ahead of Meeting with CEC Gyanesh Ku
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday slammed the Union Government accusing them of subjecting Bengalis to “torture” and “atrocities”, hours ahead of her meeting with Chief Election Commissioner
INDIA
“Advised to introspect…”: India urges Pakistan to introspect on rule of law, flags 27th constitutional amendment
India mounted a sharp diplomatic offensive against Pakistan at the United Nations, months after Islamabad pushed through a controversial constitutional amendment that expanded the powers of its military leadership, urging
INDIA
“Mother of all deals…”: PM Modi Welcomes Breakthrough in India-EU Trade Talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India and the European Union (EU) are on the verge of sealing a landmark free trade agreement that could reshape economic ties between the
INDIA
Too Frail to Walk, Partially Blind, Yet Summoned: An 80-Year-Old Voter’s Ordeal at Bengal’s SIR Hearing
“I don’t really know why they called me,” said Jinnatul Bibi softly, her voice strained and tired. Wrapped in a faded sari pulled tightly over a woollen cardigan, the over-80-year-old
POLITICS
Delhi High Court Refuses Relief to Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao Rape Survivor’s Father’s Custodial Death Case
The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to suspend the 10-year prison sentence given to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection with the custodial death of the Unnao
BENGAL
Ten Arrested After Mob Vandalises BDO Office in Bengal’s Chakulia Over SIR Protests
At least ten people were arrested after a mob vandalised the office of the block development officer (BDO) in Bengal’s Chakulia on Thursday, as protests against the Special Intensive Revision
INDIA
“Use Oil Paint if Needed…”: Devendra Fadnavis Dismisses Row Over Marker Ink in BMC Polls
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday brushed aside allegations over the use of marker pens during civic body elections, remarking that authorities could even use “oil paint” if needed,
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INDIA
“Illegal and misleading…”: Election Commission Dismisses Claims of Erasable Ink Used in BMC Polls
The State Election Commission on Thursday rejected allegations that the ink used to mark voters’ fingers during the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections can be wiped off using acetone, warning
INDIA
Pilots’ Body Issues Legal Notice to AAIB for Summoning Pilot’s Relative in AI-171 Probe
The Federation of Indian Pilots has issued a legal notice to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), objecting to the summoning of a pilot related to the late Captain Sumeet
INDIA
BMC Polls 2026: Marker Pen Replaces Indelible Election Ink, Sparks Massive Political Row
The use of erasable marker pens in place of indelible election ink during Maharashtra’s municipal corporation polls has triggered a controversy. Several voters took to social media to claim that
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INDIA
“ED Acted with Political Intent, Waited Two Years”: Mamata Banerjee’s Advocate Tells SC in agency’s IPAC Raid
The Supreme Court on Thursday heard arguments questioning the timing of the Enforcement Directorate’s searches at the office of political consultancy firm I-PAC, with representatives of West Bengal Chief Minister
INDIA
Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: High-Stakes Battle Unfolds Across 29 Corporations as Voting Begins
As polling booths open across Maharashtra today, the state is witnessing one of its most pivotal civic elections in recent years. Over 3.48 crore eligible voters are set to cast
INDIA
Communal Shadows Over Maharashtra's Civic Elections: BJP's Campaign Tactics Under Scrutiny
As Maharashtra gears up for crucial civic polls, including the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on January 15, 2026, a wave of polarising rhetoric has dominated the discourse. Despite
INDIA
Why Did Calcutta High Court Adjourn ED Petition on Mamata Banerjee Over I-PAC Row? What Did ED Say?
Amid escalating tensions between the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC)-led West Bengal government, the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday adjourned the ED's petition seeking a Central Bureau
INDIA
"If Marathis are in danger, what were you doing for 30 years?": Devendra Fadnavis Slams Uddhav Thackeray
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched a sharp and wide-ranging attack on Uddhav Thackeray in a Mumbai rally, questioning his party’s long record in power and its repeated claim that the