What is Captagon? The dangerous ‘Jihadi Drug’ behind NCB’s massive Rs. 182-crore bust
May 16, 2026, at 04:41 pm
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), under its high-profile Operation RAGEPILL, has unearthed an international drug trafficking syndicate and seized approximately 227.7 kilograms of Captagon tablets and powder, marking India’s first-ever seizure of the notorious psychotropic drug, according to an official government statement.
Fresh arrest rocks NEET 2026: Pune Biology Professor held as leak probe widens
May 16, 2026, at 04:22 pm
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday arrested a biology teacher who was part of the National Testing Agency’s paper-setting committee for the 2026 NEET-UG entrance examination held on May 3, according to media reports.
Kathak to Garba: Indian diaspora stuns PM Modi with grand welcome in Amsterdam
May 16, 2026, at 03:58 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand and vibrant welcome from members of the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in the Netherlands on Friday, leaving the leader visibly impressed as he described the reception as “very special.”
When Brothers Meet: Why Modi's UAE Visit Was Never Just a Foreign Trip
May 16, 2026, at 03:27 pm
The critics were quick off the mark. Barely a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood before a gathering in Secunderabad and asked Indians to drive less, buy less gold, postpone weddings abroad, and work from home — a call to austerity framed as "economic patriotism" — he boarded Air India One for a five-nation tour. The irony was too tempting for the opposition to pass up.
‘Geography or history’: Indian Army chief issues blunt warning to Pakistan over terror support
May 16, 2026, at 02:37 pm
Chief of Army Staff Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday delivered a strong warning to Pakistan, saying the country would have to decide whether it wanted to remain “part of geography or history” if it continued to shelter terrorists and support anti-India activities.
Gig workers observe nationwide strike over fuel prices, low wages
May 16, 2026, at 02:25 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Gig workers across India are observing a five-hour nationwide strike on Saturday protesting against soaring fuel prices, stagnant wages and lack of social security benefits, media reports said.
India, UAE ink key energy deals during Modi’s visit amid West Asia tensions
May 16, 2026, at 02:04 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India and UAE have signed strategic deals on a number of sectors including energy during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit amid the simmering geopolitical tension centred on West Asia conflict, media reports said.
‘There can be no better Bengal CM’: Mithun Chakraborty praises Suvendu Adhikari
May 16, 2026, at 01:07 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mithun Chakraborty, who actively campaigned in the 2026 Assembly elections, has described Suvendu Adhikari as the best Chief Minister West Bengal could have had.
PM Modi adviser Sanjeev Sanyal frontrunner for Bengal Finance Minister: Report
May 16, 2026, at 12:43 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Almost a week into governance, the inaugural Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is yet to announce the Finance Minister as part of the cabinet expansion.
FIR against Abhishek Banerjee over ‘provocative speeches’ during West Bengal poll campaign
May 16, 2026, at 12:01 am
An FIR has been registered against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee at the Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station over allegations of delivering provocative and inflammatory speeches during the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election campaign.
PM Modi shoots down ‘foreign travel tax’ rumour in rare public rebuttal
May 15, 2026, at 11:24 pm
In a rare direct rebuttal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly denied a media report claiming that the government was considering a cess or tax on foreign travel.
NEET paper leak shock: CBI arrests Pune professor, calls him ‘kingpin’ of massive scam
May 15, 2026, at 10:30 pm
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Pune-based chemistry professor, PV Kulkarni, accusing him of being the key conspirator—or “kingpin”—in the alleged NEET-UG paper leak case that has impacted lakhs of aspirants across India.
Over 1.18 Lakh devotees flock to Leh as sacred Buddha relics exposition creates history in Ladakh
May 15, 2026, at 05:54 pm
The Sacred Exposition of the Holy Buddha relics in Ladakh recently concluded at the Dharma Centre in Leh, drawing people from all walks of life who gathered to pay their final respects to Lord Buddha.
May 15, 2026, at 05:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar appeared to signal rebellion soon after party supremo Mamata Banerjee removed her as the chief whip in the Lok Sabha.
MP High Court Declares Bhojshala a Temple, Strikes Down ASI Order Permitting Namaz
May 15, 2026, at 04:57 pm
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday declared the Bhojshala Temple–Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar as a temple dedicated to Hindu Goddess Saraswati, setting aside a 2003 Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) order that had permitted Muslims to offer namaz at the site.
‘Even ex-CM can be probed’: Suvendu Adhikari’s big statement on RG Kar case
May 15, 2026, at 04:47 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said his immediate predecessor Mamata Banerjee or any other minister could come under the scanner as part of the probe into the alleged mishandling of the RG Kar rape-murder case.
May 15, 2026, at 03:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The RG Kar rape-murder case, which had sent shockwaves across the country, returned to the spotlight on Friday after West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari suspended three IPS officers over their handling of the incident.
Modi’s UAE visit delivers major defence, energy deals amid Middle East tensions
May 15, 2026, at 03:07 pm
India and the United Arab Emirates on Friday signed a series of agreements covering strategic defence cooperation, petroleum reserves and the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Gulf nation, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.
BRICS sideline: Jaishankar holds crucial talks with Iran as West Asia tensions
May 15, 2026, at 01:58 pm
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the evolving situation in West Asia, where escalating tensions between Iran and the United States have heightened regional instability.
Suvendu Adhikari resigns as Nandigram MLA, keeps Bhabanipur seat
May 15, 2026, at 01:49 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday resigned as the MLA from Nandigram in accordance with constitutional norms after winning from two assembly constituencies in the 2026 state elections.
'Vande Mataram' now compulsory in Bengal schools as new BJP govt issues sweeping order
May 15, 2026, at 01:16 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal has made it mandatory to sing the national song Vande Mataram during morning assemblies in all state-run schools.
Bengal govt announces statewide crackdown on illegal parking rackets, unauthorised fee collection
May 14, 2026, at 10:56 pm
West Bengal Urban Development & Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul has announced a statewide crackdown on illegal parking rackets, introducing new restrictions to regulate parking practices and curb unauthorised fee collection across urban areas.
Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Santanu Sinha Biswas arrested in land-grabbing case
May 14, 2026, at 10:34 pm
Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Santanu Sinha Biswas was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday in connection with an ongoing probe into alleged land-grabbing and extortion, officials said.
'Extremely vilifying': Delhi High Court to begin contempt proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal
May 14, 2026, at 09:31 pm
The Delhi High Court on Thursday announced contempt proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal and several senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party, with Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma accusing them of running a coordinated campaign to defame and intimidate the judiciary.
Bar Council seeks Mamata Banerjee’s practice records after her appearance in Calcutta High Court
May 14, 2026, at 07:35 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: The Bar Council of India has sought details of Mamata Banerjee’s enrolment and legal practice status after she appeared before the Calcutta High Court to argue a case linked to alleged post-poll violence in West Bengal.
Delhi announces 2-day work from home, no-car day, online meetings to cut fuel consumption
May 14, 2026, at 05:39 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Government of Delhi on Thursday announced a series of fuel-saving measures, including two days of work from home each week for government employees, a weekly no-car day and a greater shift to virtual meetings.
ECI announces third phase of SIR; Himachal, J&K, Ladakh excluded for now
May 14, 2026, at 03:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The massive electoral roll revision exercise in the country is underway as the Election Commission of India on Thursday announced the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
May 14, 2026, at 03:22 pm
Lucknow/IBNS: At least 89 people were killed and 53 others injured after a powerful storm accompanied by heavy rain, dust and strong winds swept across several districts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday evening.
‘Singing it for over 25 years’: Usha Uthup denies ‘Didi’ song was aimed at Mamata's defeat
May 14, 2026, at 02:14 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran singer Usha Uthup has dismissed speculation linking one of her performances to the Trinamool Congress’ defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Who is V.D. Satheesan, the Congress leader set to be Kerala’s next CM?
May 14, 2026, at 01:08 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Ending 10 days of speculation, the Congress on Thursday announced V. D. Satheesan as the new Chief Minister of Kerala.