Another blow for Mamata: Bengal TMC president Chandrima Bhattacharya quits, meets rebel camp
Jul 04, 2026, at 05:23 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The political turmoil within the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) intensified on Saturday after the party's West Bengal president, Chandrima Bhattacharya, resigned from all organisational positions before holding a meeting with the rebel faction led by Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee.
What is UDAN Scheme? PM Modi launches next phase in Jodhpur
Jul 04, 2026, at 05:16 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the next phase of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme and inaugurated the New Terminal Building (NTB) at Jodhpur Airport, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening regional air connectivity and developing world-class aviation infrastructure.
Centre designates 23 individuals as terrorists. List includes 17 Pakistanis, 6 Indians
Jul 04, 2026, at 02:41 pm
Reflecting the Central Government's strict 'Zero Tolerance' policy towards terrorism, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially designated 23 individuals as terrorists under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
After Ram Mandir row, Badrinath Temple faces fund embezzlement allegations; probe ordered
Jul 04, 2026, at 01:05 pm
Badrinath/IBNS: Amid the uproar over allegations of donation theft at the Ram Mandir, similar claims of financial irregularities have surfaced at Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand, according to media reports.
Jul 04, 2026, at 12:10 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Representatives of over 35 traders' associations on Friday withdrew their indefinite strike at Kolkata's wholesale Posta market after four people were arrested in connection with the assault on a 73-year-old trade leader, according to media reports.
Hospital without a building? Indore's 'ghost hospital' has staff, transfers but no patients
Jul 04, 2026, at 12:26 am
In a striking example of bureaucratic dysfunction, a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh has doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians and pharmacists on its rolls—and continues to receive official transfer postings—despite not existing on the ground, a report by NDTV said.
From missing person to murder: Agra woman held after husband's body found buried at home
Jul 04, 2026, at 12:03 am
A woman has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Agra for allegedly murdering her husband and burying his body beneath the bathroom floor of their home in an apparent attempt to conceal the crime.
TMC power struggle deepens as rebels take over party headquarters, Mamata camp locked out
Jul 03, 2026, at 11:08 pm
The power struggle within the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) escalated sharply on Friday after the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee took control of the party's headquarters in Kolkata, declaring it the official office of the organisation.
India stands firm on Indus Waters Treaty, dismisses Pakistan's aggressive posturing
Jul 03, 2026, at 09:39 pm
India on Thursday firmly rejected Pakistan's latest attempts to challenge New Delhi's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), reiterating that the decades-old water-sharing agreement will remain in abeyance until Islamabad permanently ends its support for cross-border terrorism.
Jul 03, 2026, at 05:22 pm
West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on Friday said the state's public education system remains a "devastated area" that requires not mere improvement but "fundamental rebuilding."
Jul 03, 2026, at 04:22 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Bombay High Court on Friday referred to the issue of alleged "horse-trading" in Maharashtra politics while sharply criticising the Mumbai Police for issuing an externment order against an activist.
Pune fort murder: Siya Goyal makes obscene gesture during fiancé murder probe, video goes viral
Jul 03, 2026, at 03:48 pm
Pune/IBNS: Siya Goyal, the prime accused in the alleged murder of her fiancé, Ketan Agarwal, on Thursday made an obscene gesture while being escorted by police to a location as part of the investigation into the crime that has shocked the country.
Big Aadhaar Update: You can now change your email ID from home—Here's how
Jul 03, 2026, at 02:26 pm
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has enabled residents to add or update their email ID in Aadhaar directly through the Aadhaar App, eliminating the need to visit an Aadhaar enrolment or update centre.
Jul 03, 2026, at 01:15 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Bombay High Court on Friday came down heavily on the Mumbai Police for issuing an externment order against a political activist, stressing that citizens have the constitutional right to protest and raise slogans against the government.
Jul 03, 2026, at 10:56 am
Pune/IBNS: A dated video of Siya Goyal, who is accused of pushing her fiancé, Ketan Agarwal, off a cliff to his death, has surfaced online, as the alleged murder of the 26-year-old businessman has sent shockwaves across the country, media reports said.
Big Employees' Provident Fund change: Mandatory PF contributions capped at ₹15,000 wage ceiling
Jul 02, 2026, at 10:25 pm
In a significant overhaul of India's social security framework for formal sector workers, the Centre has made Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) contributions above the statutory wage ceiling voluntary under the newly notified Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026.
Siya Goyal agrees to polygraph test in fiancé Ketan Agarwal's cliff murder case
Jul 02, 2026, at 09:24 pm
Siya Goyal, the prime accused in the alleged murder of her fiancé, realtor Ketan Agarwal, has consented to undergo a polygraph test as investigators attempt to unravel who pushed the 25-year-old into a 400-foot gorge at Maharashtra's Lohagad Fort.
Teen electrocuted in Thane rain horror, locals allege repeated warnings ignored
Jul 02, 2026, at 08:53 pm
A 17-year-old girl was electrocuted while walking through a waterlogged street during heavy rain in Maharashtra's Thane district on Wednesday night, with local residents alleging that repeated warnings about hazardous electrical cables had been ignored by authorities.
Beyond mileage drop: New survey finds E20 fuel quietly accelerating wear-and-tear of older cars
Jul 02, 2026, at 06:59 pm
A growing number of owners of older petrol vehicles are reporting that the impact of E20 petrol extends beyond reduced fuel efficiency, with many now claiming their vehicles require more repairs and are showing increased signs of wear and tear.
Jul 02, 2026, at 05:42 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India and Japan on Thursday significantly expanded their strategic partnership by announcing a series of agreements covering artificial intelligence, defence technology, economic security, healthcare, critical minerals, semiconductors and clean energy.
Jul 02, 2026, at 03:13 pm
As a landmark inquiry lays bare a generation of educational failure, a Telegraph investigation exposes job schemes closed to white applicants, and demographic projections warn of a white British minority by 2063—these are questions polite society can no longer avoid. IBNS reports
Ram Mandir donation scam: Champat Rai points finger at his own driver
Jul 02, 2026, at 01:39 pm
Ayodhya/IBNS: The controversy surrounding the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft has intensified, with former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra general secretary Champat Rai reportedly blaming his driver, Ramshankar Yadav alias Tinnu Yadav, for the scam, according to an NDTV report citing sources.
PM Modi welcomes Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi as India-Japan ties enter a new era
Jul 02, 2026, at 01:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met visiting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at Hyderabad House after she was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital.
'Not an isolated incident': India slams Pakistan after 125-year-old historic Gurdwara is demolished
Jul 02, 2026, at 11:57 am
New Delhi/Islamabad/IBNS: India has strongly condemned the demolition of a 125-year-old historic gurdwara in Pakistan's Punjab province by a local businessman, an incident that has sparked protests from the Sikh community, according to media reports.
Bengaluru daycare horror: Toddlers allegedly locked, abused inside corporate campus centre
Jul 01, 2026, at 10:42 pm
A daycare centre operating inside the HAL campus of IT firm Capgemini in Bengaluru has come under serious scrutiny after allegations of severe abuse involving children aged between two and three years.
Indian IT professional from Andhra Pradesh dies after flash flood sweeps car in US's Kansas
Jul 01, 2026, at 09:36 pm
A 33-year-old Indian IT professional and student from Andhra Pradesh, Venkatesh Doppalapudi, died after his vehicle was swept away by flash flood waters in Kansas, United States.
Centre puts WhatsApp username feature on hold, seeks explanation from Meta
Jul 01, 2026, at 09:06 pm
The Centre has put the rollout of WhatsApp's upcoming username feature on hold and sought a detailed explanation from Meta, directing the company to furnish its response within three days.
Jul 01, 2026, at 08:22 pm
Tension erupted outside Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's office in Krishnanagar on Wednesday after protesters allegedly pelted eggs and stones at the premises while waving black flags and raising slogans, triggering a heated confrontation.
'A travesty of justice': Shashi Tharoor questions Umar Khalid's six-year jail term without trial
Jul 01, 2026, at 06:08 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned the continued incarceration of former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student leader Umar Khalid, asking why the allegations against him have not yet been tested in court despite nearly six years in prison.
Jul 01, 2026, at 05:23 pm
The battle for control of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is set to enter a crucial phase on Thursday as the faction led by West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee is scheduled to meet the full bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in New Delhi.