Aug 13, 2026, at 04:30 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A paint war has erupted at Kolkata's Academy of Fine Arts after a room on the premises was painted saffron, two months after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in West Bengal for the first time.
‘If you cannot do it, we will pass an order’: Supreme Court’s final warning to Centre on food labels
Aug 13, 2026, at 03:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a final warning to the Centre over the implementation of front-of-pack warning labels for packaged food products containing high levels of sugar, salt and saturated fat, media reports said.
‘Time to move on’: Bombay HC sends strong message in Vijay Mallya-bank dispute
Aug 13, 2026, at 02:16 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday said the long-standing dispute between fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya and a consortium of banks needs to be brought to an end, observing that prolonged proceedings could have a wider impact on the country's economy.
RG Kar rape-murder case takes fresh turn as ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh arrested over cremation probe
Aug 13, 2026, at 01:57 pm
The investigation into the 2024 RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case has taken a fresh turn with the arrest of former Trinamool Congress MLA Nirmal Ghosh in Odisha.
Netaji row explodes in Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari orders police action over ‘derogatory’ posts
Aug 13, 2026, at 01:03 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid a controversy over derogatory online posts on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday directed police to take action against users who allegedly made objectionable remarks online.
No more advance tips: Centre tells ride-hailing apps to stop asking before booking
Aug 13, 2026, at 12:10 am
The Centre has ordered ride-hailing platforms to stop prompting passengers to pay tips before or during a trip, saying the practice violates the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines and can mislead consumers.
Air India pilot was on sleep medication before 300-foot plunge, safety report reveals
Aug 12, 2026, at 09:33 pm
The pilot-in-command of an Air India flight that suffered a sudden 300-foot altitude loss over Odisha last week was taking medication prescribed for "sleep difficulty", according to an internal flight safety report accessed by NDTV.
ISI-linked Pakistani national arrested in Bengal over 'espionage' targeting Army, BSF, Railways
Aug 12, 2026, at 03:16 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a Pakistani national suspected of having links with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and allegedly collecting sensitive information concerning India’s security and strategic infrastructure.
Aug 12, 2026, at 02:15 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday appealed to the Opposition to allow a debate in Parliament on the police action against NEET protesters, saying he was ready to “respond to every question” raised by the Opposition.
Mumbai landslide horror: 6 killed, 4-5 feared trapped under rubble in Kurla
Aug 12, 2026, at 01:32 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: At least six people were killed after a landslide struck Mumbai's Kurla area in the early hours of Wednesday, media reports said.
Mumbai landslide horror: 2 dead, several feared trapped under debris in Kurla
Aug 12, 2026, at 09:13 am
A landslide at a chawl in Mumbai’s Kurla area early Wednesday left at least two people dead, while five others are feared trapped under the debris, media reports said.
Pune police book British citizen over alleged religious conversion at church
Aug 12, 2026, at 12:16 am
Pune police have registered a case against a British citizen following allegations that he attempted to encourage religious conversion while delivering sermons at a church in the city, officials said.
'Send me CVs': Prashant Kishor seeks 3 months, promises jobs, education, food grain for Bankipur
Aug 11, 2026, at 11:43 pm
Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has sought three months from voters in Bihar's Bankipur constituency to address key bread-and-butter concerns, including food grains, employment, education, and social security.
PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi among dignitaries at Supriya Sule's daughter's wedding reception
Aug 11, 2026, at 11:10 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other prominent dignitaries attended the wedding reception of NCP leader Supriya Sule's daughter Revati Sule in Delhi on Monday night, bringing together leaders from across India's political spectrum.
India warns China: Arunachal border situation will impact bilateral ties
Aug 11, 2026, at 09:14 pm
India has warned China that the situation along the disputed border will have a direct bearing on the broader relationship between the two countries, amid reports of an alleged Chinese incursion in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district.
Phuket-Delhi flight's 300-foot plunge: Air India pilot fails second dope test, report says
Aug 11, 2026, at 08:39 pm
The pilot-in-command of an Air India flight that suddenly lost 300 feet in altitude over the course of a few seconds failed a second dope test, several media outlets, quoting sources, reported on Tuesday, deepening questions over the circumstances surrounding the incident.
India’s indigenous naval shipbuilding push gains momentum as GRSE launches second NGOPV 'Shruti'
Aug 11, 2026, at 05:07 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) has launched ‘Shruti’, the second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) being built by the defence public sector shipyard for the Indian Navy, marking another step in India’s push for indigenous warship construction.
Aug 11, 2026, at 12:19 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In the backdrop of the Supreme Court's clean chit to late Dr. Manmohan Singh in the coal block scam case, Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi said the "bogus crusade" of a "coordinated and well-organised" lobby against the former Prime Minister had failed to sustain.
Big diplomatic move? RAW chief meets Bangladesh officials amid Hasina row
Aug 11, 2026, at 09:32 am
Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief Parag Jain met Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's Defence Affairs Adviser, Brig Gen (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam, in Dhaka on Monday amid growing tensions between the two neighbours.
Bangladesh urges India to ‘expedite’ Sheikh Hasina's extradition amid rising tensions
Aug 11, 2026, at 12:38 am
Bangladesh has urged India to "expedite" the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in India since her ouster in 2024, amid renewed tensions between the two neighbouring countries.
Bengaluru techie missing during solo trek, search intensifies at Shivagange
Aug 11, 2026, at 12:11 am
A 31-year-old software professional has gone missing during a solo trek to Shivagange Hill on the outskirts of Bengaluru, triggering an intensive search operation involving the police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and forest department.
Supreme Court allows TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee 3-week foreign trip for eye treatment
Aug 10, 2026, at 04:20 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for three weeks in September for eye treatment, overturning a recent setback he faced before the Calcutta High Court.
Aug 10, 2026, at 03:00 pm
Ranchi/IBNS: Police used water cannons and resorted to lathicharge after protesting students breached police barricades while attempting to march towards the Jharkhand Assembly over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations, media reports said.
Aug 10, 2026, at 12:30 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday underscored the importance of the mother tongue as the state Assembly unanimously passed a resolution making the rendition of Tamil Thaai Vazhthu mandatory at the beginning of all government events, media reports said.
‘Myths’ around FCRA Bill? Indian envoy Kwatra cites US, UK laws to counter criticism
Aug 10, 2026, at 11:45 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra has sought to debunk what he described as "myths" surrounding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, amid stiff resistance from the Opposition and criticism from US Congressman Riley Moore.
Jharkhand students march to assembly today: JPSC row escalates despite govt action
Aug 10, 2026, at 10:59 am
Ranchi/IBNS: Students camping at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand will march towards the state Assembly on Monday, media reports said.
Bengal eyes industrial revival, seeks stronger industry-government partnership: Minister
Aug 09, 2026, at 09:58 pm
West Bengal is looking to accelerate industrial investment and revive its position as a major manufacturing and business hub, with state Commerce and Industries Minister Tapas Roy calling for greater partnership between the government and the private sector as the state works on its new industrial policy.
Russia plans new route to India? Moscow floats Railway link to Indian Ocean
Aug 09, 2026, at 09:43 pm
Russia has proposed exploring a railway route that could eventually connect the country to the Indian Ocean and provide access to India, as Moscow looks for alternative trade routes amid disruptions to key maritime chokepoints.
Vice-President Radhakrishnan launches ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Aug 09, 2026, at 07:33 pm
Sri Vijaya Puram: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday inaugurated the 'Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan' by hoisting the National Flag at Flag Point in Sri Vijaya Puram on the occasion of August Kranti Diwas, commemorating the Quit India Movement of 1942.
Air India pilot 'fails' dope test after turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight: Report
Aug 09, 2026, at 07:14 pm
The pilot who recently operated the turbulence-hit Air India flight from Phuket to New Delhi has reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances during a post-flight screening, media reports said.