Twist before Tamil Nadu polls! TTV Dhinakaran returns to NDA after bitter exit
Jan 21, 2026, at 02:39 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) leader TTV Dhinakaran has rejoined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the crucial Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, media reports said.
Tragedy strikes IIT Kanpur again: 25-year-old PhD scholar dies by alleged suicide
Jan 21, 2026, at 12:49 pm
Kanpur/IBNS: A 25-year-old PhD scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur died allegedly by suicide on Tuesday afternoon, marking the second such incident on the campus in recent times, media reports said.
IIT Kanpur PhD scholar dies by suicide, raises mental health concerns on campus
Jan 20, 2026, at 11:50 pm
A 25-year-old PhD scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Ramswaroop Ishwaram, tragically died by suicide on Tuesday afternoon after jumping from the sixth floor of a campus residential building, police said.
Builder arrested in Noida after techie drowns in water-filled construction pit
Jan 20, 2026, at 11:27 pm
Police on Tuesday arrested a builder in connection with the death of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta, whose SUV plunged into a water-filled construction pit in Noida’s Sector 150, leading to his drowning, media reports said.
Supreme Court slams Maneka Gandhi over remarks on stray dogs case, flags possible contempt
Jan 20, 2026, at 10:19 pm
The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down sharply on animal rights activist and former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi over her remarks and conduct related to the ongoing stray dogs case, flagging what it described as her “body language” and public comments made during a podcast.
Jan 20, 2026, at 09:01 pm
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday signalled that negotiations for a long-awaited free trade agreement between India and the European Union have entered a decisive phase, saying the two sides are “on the cusp of a historic trade agreement” that could reshape global commerce and supply chains.
How Trump 2.0 upended US-India relations — Pakistan praise, trade war and visa shake-ups!
Jan 20, 2026, at 06:32 pm
In the months following his inauguration for a second term, US President Donald Trump’s approach to India has marked a dramatic departure from the groundwork of the earlier strategic partnership.
Jan 20, 2026, at 04:14 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Bihar minister and five-time MLA Nitin Nabin formally took charge as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president on Tuesday, a few months ahead of assembly elections in five states.
Viral video scandal rocks Karnataka Police: DGP Ramachandra Rao suspended
Jan 20, 2026, at 03:39 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Director General of Police (Civil Rights Enforcement) K. Ramachandra Rao has been suspended after a viral video purportedly showed him in a compromising manner with several women inside his office during duty hours, media reports said.
PM Modi calls Nitin Nabin ‘my boss’ as he takes over BJP leadership
Jan 20, 2026, at 01:03 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Nitin Nabin has officially assumed charge as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president, becoming the youngest leader to head the country’s ruling party.
Tilak row in London school: Hindu student,8, forced to change school over religious mark
Jan 20, 2026, at 09:17 am
An eight-year-old Hindu student was reportedly forced to change school in the United Kingdom after allegedly facing discrimination for wearing a Tilak-Chandlo, a sacred religious mark traditionally worn on the forehead by members of the Hindu community.
Jan 19, 2026, at 10:05 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday personally welcomed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the airport in Delhi, highlighting the close ties between India and the United Arab Emirates.
Jan 19, 2026, at 09:43 pm
The Noida Authority CEO, M Lokesh, has been removed from his post following the death of a 27-year-old software engineer whose car plunged into a water-filled pit at an under-construction site in Sector 150, triggering widespread outrage and protests, media reports said.
Viral allegation ends in tragedy: Kerala man dies by suicide after influencer’s bus harassment claim
Jan 19, 2026, at 06:52 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: A 42-year-old man from Kozhikode, Kerala, has died by suicide days after an influencer accused him of sexual harassment in a viral social media video.
Vande Bharat Sleeper train debut turns into disaster—coaches found covered in trash!
Jan 19, 2026, at 06:01 pm
A video showing littered compartments of the newly launched Vande Bharat Sleeper Train has gone viral online, drawing widespread criticism and reigniting concerns about civic sense in public spaces.
India calls out ‘selective targeting’ over Russia trade, warns Poland against backing Pakistan
Jan 19, 2026, at 04:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India has strongly objected to what it termed the “selective and unfair targeting” of New Delhi over its trade ties with Moscow, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Jan 19, 2026, at 04:35 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court’s intervention in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process has handed West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress a major political boost ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls.
Mulayam family rift explodes: Prateek Yadav calls Aparna ‘selfish’, announces divorce
Jan 19, 2026, at 01:49 pm
Lucknow/IBNS: In a public fallout within the family of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, his younger son Prateek Yadav has announced that he intends to divorce his wife Aparna Yadav, describing her as a “selfish woman” and “a bad soul.”
MP: Congress MLA triggers outrage with shocking rape remarks linking women, caste and religion
Jan 19, 2026, at 12:25 am
A senior Congress MLA from Madhya Pradesh has sparked a major controversy after making remarks on rape, linking it to women’s appearance, caste, and religion.
From war to rebuild: Trump taps India for key role in post-war Gaza plan
Jan 18, 2026, at 11:43 pm
US President Donald Trump has invited India to join a proposed “Board of Peace” that will oversee governance and reconstruction efforts in postwar Gaza, newly appointed US envoy to India Sergio Gor confirmed on Sunday.
Indian Army builds third Bailey Bridge in Sri Lanka, restores critical link after Cyclone Ditwah
Jan 18, 2026, at 05:20 pm
The Indian Army has constructed a third Bailey Bridge, measuring 120 feet, at KM 15 on the B-492 Highway in Sri Lanka’s Central Province, restoring a crucial link damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.
Papa, save me: Techie dies after car plunges into water-filled basement in Greater Noida
Jan 18, 2026, at 04:07 pm
A 27-year-old software engineer died after his speeding car plunged into a water-filled basement near Sector 150 in Greater Noida late Friday night, police said.
INS Sagardhwani flags off for ‘Sagar Maitri V’ mission — What the Indian Navy is signaling
Jan 18, 2026, at 03:20 pm
INS Sagardhwani, India’s oceanographic research vessel under the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) of DRDO, was flagged off for the fifth edition of the Sagar Maitri (SM-5) initiative from Southern Naval Command, Kochi on 17 Jan 2026.
Mamata Banerjee appeals to CJI for protection from ‘targeting’ by agencies amid ED row
Jan 18, 2026, at 11:47 am
Days after walking out with documents and a laptop during Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on political consultancy firm I-PAC, and subsequently being issued a notice by the Supreme Court, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday urged the Chief Justice of India to protect citizens from what she described as being “targeted” by central agencies.
Dense fog triggers multi-vehicle pile-up on NH-9 in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha, over 12 injured
Jan 18, 2026, at 11:09 am
Dense fog in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha district led to a major road accident on Sunday morning, leaving more than 12 people injured after a series of collisions on the Lucknow–Delhi National Highway (NH-9).
Resort politics returns to Mumbai as Shinde moves Sena corporators to luxury hotel after BMC results
Jan 17, 2026, at 09:09 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Resort politics has resurfaced in Mumbai after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde asked all newly elected corporators from his Shiv Sena faction to assemble at a five-star hotel, a day after the results of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections were declared.
'Gen Z believes in BJP, infiltration biggest threat': PM Modi targets Mamata govt from Bengal rally
Jan 17, 2026, at 07:25 pm
Malda/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India’s Gen Z strongly believes in the BJP’s development model, citing the party’s historic victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
Indian Navy’s first training squadron berths at Singapore’s Changi Naval Base
Jan 17, 2026, at 05:57 pm
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on 15 Jan 2026.
Northeast India key to Indo-Pacific strategy, says US at Kolkata Quad dialogue
Jan 17, 2026, at 05:42 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: As the Indo-Pacific region increasingly shapes global geopolitics and trade, Northeast India is emerging as a crucial strategic link connecting South Asia to Southeast Asia and beyond.
From Malda to the nation: PM Modi unveils India’s Vande Bharat sleeper
Jan 17, 2026, at 03:56 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda in West Bengal, marking a significant step forward in the modernisation of Indian Railways and long-distance rail connectivity.