'Why introduce a new language in Class 9?' Supreme Court questions Centre's policy
Jul 16, 2026, at 03:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over the introduction of a third language in Class 9, observing that adding a new subject just before board examinations could place an unnecessary burden on students, media reports said.
'Save Sonam Wangchuk's life': Delhi High Court to Centre as hunger strike enters Day 19
Jul 16, 2026, at 01:37 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Centre to take all necessary steps to safeguard the health of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite hunger strike entered its 19th day, media reports said.
Jul 16, 2026, at 12:02 am
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari met Flipkart Group Chief Executive Officer Kalyan Krishnamurthy and senior company executives on Tuesday to discuss expanding digital commerce, supporting small businesses and creating employment opportunities in the state.
FIR against YouTuber-politician Manish Kashyap, 3 influencers over posts on Nitin Gadkari, E20 fuel
Jul 15, 2026, at 11:45 pm
An FIR has been registered in Nagpur against four social media influencers, including YouTuber-turned-politician Manish Kashyap, for allegedly spreading false and defamatory content targeting Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari over the ongoing debate surrounding E20 ethanol-blended petrol.
Karnataka doctor found murdered in Dharwad apartment, 8-year-old son injured; wife questioned
Jul 15, 2026, at 11:19 pm
A 45-year-old anesthesiologist was found murdered inside his apartment in Karnataka's Dharwad, while his eight-year-old son was discovered with stab injuries in another room, police said on Tuesday.
Bear Grylls puts PM Modi among world's 'best leaders', says 'the best ones were never the loudest'
Jul 15, 2026, at 09:44 pm
British adventurer and television personality Bear Grylls has heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, placing him alongside former US President Barack Obama and Britain's Prince William as among the finest leaders he has met.
India-UK Trade deal goes live: Modi calls it a ‘significant moment’
Jul 15, 2026, at 06:04 pm
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), described as one of the biggest trade deals of modern times, came into force on Wednesday, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling it a "significant moment" in bilateral ties.
Jul 15, 2026, at 05:19 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday granted conditional permission to Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) to hold its annual July 21 Martyrs' Day programme in front of Birla Planetarium instead of its traditional venue at Esplanade.
Fresh jolt to Mamata Banerjee as her 'Man Friday' Madan Mitra switches to Ritabrata-led rebel camp
Jul 15, 2026, at 04:08 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In a significant political development for West Bengal, senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and former state minister Madan Mitra resigned from the Mamata Banerjee-led party on Wednesday and joined the rebel faction headed by Ritabrata Banerjee.
Electric scooter spark possibly triggers deadly Noida building fire, two dead
Jul 15, 2026, at 02:57 pm
At least two people died after a fire broke out at a residential building in Noida, trapping around 50 people inside, media reports said on Wednesday.
'Don't pay bribes, I will stand with you': Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's bold anti-corruption message
Jul 15, 2026, at 01:07 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has reiterated his government's commitment to fighting corruption, asserting that no one will be allowed to engage in corrupt practices during his tenure, media reports said.
Jul 15, 2026, at 11:54 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking urgent medical intervention, including force-feeding of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, amid growing concerns over his health as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 18th day on Wednesday, media reports said.
'Modi influenced Putin, helped avert Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine': Polish Minister
Jul 14, 2026, at 10:45 pm
Poland has praised India's efforts to prevent the Russia-Ukraine war from escalating, with Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the few global leaders whose views are taken seriously by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Jul 14, 2026, at 06:36 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday imposed a fine of Rs 3 lakh on comedian Samay Raina, observing that he had "taken the court for a ride" by failing to comply with assurances given in connection with the disability remarks controversy linked to the online show India's Got Latent.
India, Maldives make ‘substantive progress’ in first round of FTA talks. All details
Jul 14, 2026, at 04:44 pm
India and the Maldives have made "substantive progress" in the first round of negotiations for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the two sides holding text-based discussions across eight technical sessions covering eight policy areas, the Indian government said.
Taslima Nasrin announces Kolkata return after 20 years to attend literary event at Rabindra Sadan
Jul 14, 2026, at 04:32 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin has announced that she will return to Kolkata after nearly two decades to attend a special literary event on August 1 at Rabindra Sadan.
'Mannat is a private property': Supreme Court clears renovation of Shah Rukh Khan's Bandra residence
Jul 14, 2026, at 04:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition challenging the renovation of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's iconic Mumbai residence, Mannat, observing that the property could be renovated as long as the work complies with applicable laws.
Jul 14, 2026, at 03:43 pm
Mumbai/New Delhi/IBNS: Veteran actor Zeenat Aman has extended her support to climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, urging the Central government to initiate a dialogue with the protesters as his indefinite hunger strike demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation entered its 17th day.
Jul 14, 2026, at 03:08 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Actor Omi Vaidya, best known for playing 'Chatur' in the blockbuster film 3 Idiots, has voiced support for climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has entered its 17th day.
Indian man gets Rs 2.1 crore job offer from Pakistan-based company; internet has questions
Jul 14, 2026, at 03:04 pm
An Indian man has sparked curiosity among internet users after sharing a screenshot of a WhatsApp message from a recruiter who claimed to represent a Karachi-based company.
Middle East Crisis: Iran strikes UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz, Indian crew member killed
Jul 14, 2026, at 02:27 pm
At least one Indian crew member was killed, and eight others were injured after Iran hit two UAE national tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the Middle East region.
Picnic turns into horror: Woman allegedly harassed, family chased for 15 km in Nashik
Jul 14, 2026, at 01:16 pm
Nashik/IBNS: A family outing in Maharashtra's Nashik district turned into a nightmare after a woman was allegedly sexually harassed by a group of men, who later chased the family for 15 kilometres and attacked them, according to media reports.
Who is Jordan Brown? US national with no travel papers caught near India-Nepal border
Jul 14, 2026, at 09:20 am
India's Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel arrested a US national, who claimed to be a former US Navy and Special Forces serviceman, near the India-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.
'Fake news': US envoy, Piyush Goyal deny report claiming India rejected quick trade deal
Jul 13, 2026, at 11:35 pm
The United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Monday joined Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in strongly rejecting a media report claiming India had turned down a "quick trade agreement" with Washington in hopes of securing better terms.
Delhi cop shoots wife dead on her birthday after mid-ride argument, flees scene
Jul 13, 2026, at 09:56 pm
A Delhi Police constable allegedly shot his wife dead in the middle of a road in East Delhi's Kalyanpuri area after a heated argument during a scooter ride early on Monday, police said.
Puja on train sparks row, railways clarifies: Ritual held in privately booked luxury saloon
Jul 13, 2026, at 09:13 pm
A video showing a religious ceremony being performed inside a train has gone viral on social media, prompting questions over whether such rituals are permitted inside Indian Railways coaches.
Jul 13, 2026, at 08:28 pm
Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi court on Monday convicted former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain and four others for the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the northeast Delhi riots of 2020.
Indian Navy’s INS Sudarshini reaches Boston, flies tricolour high at historic sail festival
Jul 13, 2026, at 06:05 pm
Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived in Boston on 12 July 2026 after successfully participating in the Sail4th 250 celebrations in New York.
Big defence push: India, Japan eye closer cooperation in cyber, space and technology
Jul 13, 2026, at 04:21 pm
India and Japan held the 8th Defence Policy Dialogue in Tokyo on Monday, during which the two sides reviewed the significant progress made in bilateral defence cooperation since the previous meeting and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
Baruipur violence case: CPI(M) leader Lahek Ali arrested, party alleges political vendetta
Jul 13, 2026, at 02:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: CPI(M) leader Mohammed Lahek Ali was arrested on Sunday night for allegedly inciting violence during protests over the rape and murder of a minor girl in West Bengal's Baruipur, media reports said.