'Humanity is a privilege': Umar Khalid breaks silence on nearly six years in jail without trial
Jul 01, 2026, at 03:59 pm
Student activist Umar Khalid has spoken publicly for the first time since his arrest in 2020, describing the emotional and psychological impact of spending nearly six years in Delhi's Tihar Jail without his trial beginning.
Ram Mandir donation theft: Six accused were employed by Varanasi-based security firm, probe reveals
Jul 01, 2026, at 02:33 pm
Ayodhya/IBNS: Six of the eight men arrested in connection with the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft case were employed by a Varanasi-based security agency that supplied personnel for the temple's cash-counting process, Hindustan Times reported.
Jul 01, 2026, at 01:46 pm
Ayodhya/IBNS: The bulk of the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Temple in Ayodhya took place during the Maha Kumbh Mela in early 2025, a police investigation has found, according to an NDTV report.
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway horror: Passenger bus goes up in flames after fatal collision, 8 dead
Jul 01, 2026, at 09:03 am
At least eight people were killed and 22 others injured after a passenger bus rammed into a truck and caught fire on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Dausa district early Wednesday, according to media reports.
PM Modi speaks to Iran's President, welcomes progress in Tehran-Washington talks
Jun 30, 2026, at 10:30 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the latest developments in West Asia and the way forward amid evolving regional dynamics.
Kolkata Police deny Esplanade venue for both TMC factions’ July 21 Martyrs’ Day programmes
Jun 30, 2026, at 07:44 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Police have refused permission to both factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to organise separate July 21 Martyrs’ Day programmes at Esplanade (Dharmatala), citing concerns over traffic disruption and public inconvenience in one of the city's busiest commercial areas.
Big relief for Industry: Govt extends customs duty waiver till July 15 amid West Asia crisis
Jun 30, 2026, at 06:48 pm
The Indian government on Tuesday extended full customs duty exemption on imports of critical petrochemical products until July 15, providing temporary and targeted relief amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Jun 30, 2026, at 01:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's blood sugar level dropped to 66 mg/dL as his indefinite hunger strike entered its third day on Tuesday, prompting members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to warn the Centre over his deteriorating health.
6 feared dead as massive blaze engulfs Haldia Petrochemicals; lightning suspected as possible cause
Jun 30, 2026, at 11:24 am
Haldia/IBNS: Six people are feared dead in a massive fire that broke out at Haldia Petrochemicals pipeline in Haldia, West Bengal on Tuesday.
Ram Temple donation scam: Former trust chief Champat Rai grilled by SIT for 2 hours, says report
Jun 30, 2026, at 11:04 am
Ayodhya/IBNS: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has intensified its probe into the alleged donation theft at Ram Temple questioning former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai for nearly two hours, according to media reports.
'Reckless behaviour': India slams Pakistan over deadly Afghanistan airstrikes
Jun 30, 2026, at 09:29 am
India on Monday strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan over the weekend, calling them an act of "reckless behaviour" that endangered regional peace and stability.
Most India-bound ships 'go dark' in Strait of Hormuz amid fears of Iranian attacks
Jun 29, 2026, at 11:45 pm
A majority of commercial vessels sailing to India through the Strait of Hormuz are switching off their tracking systems, apparently to reduce the risk of being targeted amid heightened tensions involving Iran, according to maritime intelligence firm Kpler.
Pune fort murder: Court extends police custody of Siya Goyal, lover Chetan by 5 days
Jun 29, 2026, at 09:22 pm
A court in Maharashtra's Pune district on Monday extended the police custody of Siya Goyal and her alleged lover, Chetan Babulal Chaudhary, by five more days in connection with the murder of 26-year-old real estate executive Ketan Agrawal at Lohagad Fort.
Indian-origin writer’s controversial comment on Pakistani traveller leaves internet divided
Jun 29, 2026, at 05:15 pm
An Indian-origin novelist has sparked a heated online debate after she reportedly refused to share food with a Pakistani fellow traveller during a layover at Frankfurt airport.
Pune court awards death penalty to 65-year-old man convicted in rape, murder of three-year-old girl
Jun 29, 2026, at 04:41 pm
A Pune court on Monday sentenced 65-year-old Bhimrao Kamble to capital punishment after he was convicted last week for the rape and murder of a three-year-old girl in Nasrapur.
Radharaman Das, who defended Bengal's vegetarian mid-day meal plan, loses ISKCON post
Jun 29, 2026, at 11:56 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has removed its Vice-President Radharaman Das from all portfolios in a dramatic development, days after he defended the West Bengal government's decision to entrust the organisation with preparing vegetarian mid-day meals for school students.
'Look inwards': India's sharp reply to Pakistan over Karachi terror allegations
Jun 28, 2026, at 06:48 pm
The Indian government on Sunday strongly rejected Pakistan's allegations linking India to the recent terror attack in Karachi, describing the claims as "baseless."
Jun 28, 2026, at 04:31 pm
Victoria/Seychelles: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred the Presidential Distinction, Guardian of the Blue Horizon, by Seychelles President Patrick Herminie in recognition of his leadership on environmental conservation, climate action and sustainable development.
‘Wanted to kill 15,000’: Mumbai Police thwart alleged poison attack at Muharram event
Jun 28, 2026, at 02:25 pm
A major tragedy was averted during a Muharram procession in Mumbai after police arrested a man accused of distributing capsules allegedly laced with a highly toxic chemical among devotees, officials said.
Telangana student found dead in London, family seeks clarity on circumstances
Jun 28, 2026, at 12:46 pm
A 25-year-old Indian student from Telangana was found dead in London last week, hours after he attended a birthday party, with authorities yet to determine the official cause of his death.
Ex-Delhi DGHS chief arrested in alleged multi-crore medical procurement scam
Jun 28, 2026, at 12:10 pm
The Delhi government's Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) on Saturday arrested former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr Vatsala Aggarwal in connection with an alleged multi-crore procurement scam involving medicines, surgical consumables and medical equipment, officials said.
Powerful 6.2 earthquake rocks Afghanistan, tremors shake India, Pakistan
Jun 27, 2026, at 08:55 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A strong preliminary magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Saturday evening, sending tremors across several neighbouring countries, including India and Pakistan.
India’s maritime heritage on display as INS Sudarshini enters Baltimore Harbour in US
Jun 27, 2026, at 04:48 pm
Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the Port of Baltimore, Maryland, USA, on June 26, as part of the landmark transoceanic expedition, Lokayan 26.
Taratala horror deepens: Death toll rises to 17 as rescuers fear more victims under debris
Jun 27, 2026, at 02:34 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The death toll in the rooftop collapse at an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala has risen to 17, with rescue teams continuing their search for survivors and victims more than three days after the accident, according to media reports.
Jun 27, 2026, at 01:30 pm
Pune/IBNS: Sahil Goyal, the brother of Siya Goyal—one of the accused in the alleged murder of her fiancé, Ketan Agarwal—has told police that the family would have called off the marriage had his sister expressed her unwillingness to go ahead with it, according to media reports.
Why PM Modi's Seychelles visit is 'even more special' this time
Jun 27, 2026, at 11:55 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed for Seychelles to attend the island nation's National Day celebrations, marking the beginning of his official visit.
Aviation Minister launches India's first 'Easy Connect' flight—Here's why it matters
Jun 27, 2026, at 10:44 am
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu has launched India's first 'Easy Connect' international flight under the Hub-and-Spoke model from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi, marking a significant milestone in the country's aviation sector.
'Where do we go now?': Demolition of Yamuna Bazar colony leaves 310 families homeless
Jun 26, 2026, at 10:23 pm
For hundreds of families who have lived and worked along Delhi's Yamuna ghats for generations, the demolition of the Yamuna Bazar colony has wiped out far more than their homes.
Jun 26, 2026, at 09:23 pm
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned the Centre's assertion that an Indian passport is not conclusive proof of citizenship, calling the government's position a "legal paradox" that has left the public confused.
Jun 26, 2026, at 06:41 pm
Fresh details have emerged in the alleged multi-crore theft of donations from the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, with an interim report by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) outlining how cash was allegedly siphoned from donation boxes over an extended period.