India, UAE join forces in historic Antarctic mission — What they’re discovering will surprise you
Jan 09, 2026, at 04:57 pm
Researchers from Khalifa University in the UAE have joined Indian scientists for India’s 45th Antarctic Expedition at the Maitri research station, officials confirmed.
Jan 09, 2026, at 04:00 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad on January 12 to review the progress of the India–Germany Strategic Partnership, officials said on Friday.
Jana Nayagan controversy: Madras HC steps in, orders CBFC to clear Vijay film
Jan 09, 2026, at 03:05 pm
Chennai/IBNS: The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a U/A certificate to Vijay-starrer upcoming Tamil film Jana Nayagan, clearing the way for its theatrical release, media reports said.
Dragged by police outside Amit Shah’s office! 8 TMC MPs detained as ED row explodes
Jan 09, 2026, at 11:22 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Eight Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs on Friday staged a protest outside Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s office, escalating the party’s confrontation with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) raids linked to the alleged coal scam.
India to roll out vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology by 2026 to boost road safety
Jan 08, 2026, at 11:06 pm
The Government of India is preparing to introduce Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology nationwide by the end of 2026, a move aimed at significantly improving road safety and reducing accidents.
Jan 08, 2026, at 10:44 pm
Police in Gujarat’s Bharuch district have uncovered an illegal immigration racket in which forged marriage and divorce documents were allegedly used to help a local woman travel to the United Kingdom on a dependent visa, media reports said.
ED vs I-PAC standoff escalates: Mamata’s ‘file seizure’ row lands in Calcutta High Court
Jan 08, 2026, at 07:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The political storm surrounding Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at locations linked to election strategist group I-PAC has now reached the Calcutta High Court.
Jan 08, 2026, at 04:33 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee “forcibly removed physical documents and electronic evidence” during raids conducted at the office of political consultancy firm IPAC and the residence of its head, Pratik Jain, in connection with the coal smuggling case.
'Nasty Home Minister!': Mamata slams Amit Shah after ED raids IPAC office and firm head Pratik Jain
Jan 08, 2026, at 01:29 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday called Union Home Minister Amit Shah a “nasty and naughty Home Minister” after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the office of her political consultancy firm IPAC and the residence of its head, Pratik Jain, in Kolkata.
ED raids IPAC office, Pratik Jain’s home in coal scam probe; Mamata Banerjee rushes in, takes on BJP
Jan 08, 2026, at 12:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted raids at the office of political consultancy firm IPAC and the residence of its head, Pratik Jain, in connection with the coal smuggling case, media reports said.
YouTuber arrested for uploading shocking child abuse videos online
Jan 07, 2026, at 04:02 pm
The Cyber Crime Police of Hyderabad have arrested a YouTuber for creating, uploading, and circulating child sexual abuse content online.
AI prodigy on Vande Bharat leaves Shashi Tharoor ‘hopeful’ about India’s tech future
Jan 07, 2026, at 03:35 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said a chance encounter with a teenager aboard the Vande Bharat Express has left him optimistic about India’s technological future.
Son born after 10 daughters in Haryana, case puts spotlight on India’s son Preference
Jan 07, 2026, at 02:07 pm
A 37-year-old woman has given birth to a baby boy after having ten daughters, an incident that once again underscores the deep-rooted preference for male children in large sections of Indian society.
From Lalu’s family to military uniform: Grandson begins tough training in Singapore
Jan 07, 2026, at 01:51 pm
Patna/IBNS: Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav’s grandson Aditya has begun his military training in Singapore after completing his pre-university studies.
Pre-dawn chaos in Delhi: Stones hurled at cops, tear gas fired during demolition drive near mosque
Jan 07, 2026, at 09:19 am
At least five people were injured after miscreants pelted stones during an anti-encroachment drive close to a mosque located in Old Delhi's Ramlila Maidan area on Wednesday, media reports said.
Donald Trump says PM Modi ‘unhappy’ over US tariffs linked to Russian oil purchases
Jan 07, 2026, at 12:18 am
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he shares a “very good relationship” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but claimed the Indian leader is unhappy with him due to high tariffs imposed on India over its continued purchase of Russian oil.
Nearly 2.9 crore names dropped from Uttar Pradesh draft voter list after special revision
Jan 06, 2026, at 10:37 pm
The Election Commission on Tuesday released the draft revised electoral rolls for Uttar Pradesh following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), revealing that 2.89 crore voters have been removed from the state’s voter list. Among those excluded are 46.23 lakh deceased voters, the Commission said.
Jan 06, 2026, at 09:29 pm
Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has triggered sharp criticism and widespread ridicule on social media after questioning whether a US-style military action, like the one that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, could ever happen in India.
TMC moves Supreme Court against ECI over SIR, alleges ‘WhatsApp Commission’ in voter revision
Jan 06, 2026, at 04:25 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, escalating its confrontation with the poll body, media reports said.
Suresh Kalmadi, ex-Union Minister and controversial Commonwealth Games chief, passes away at 81
Jan 06, 2026, at 01:34 pm
Pune/IBNS: Former Union Minister and Congress veteran Suresh Kalmadi passed away on Tuesday at the age of 81, following a prolonged illness, media reports said.
Jan 06, 2026, at 12:23 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a big win for Hindus, the Madras High Court on Tuesday upheld a single-judge order permitting the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at the stone pillar atop Thiruparankundram hill in Tamil Nadu, observing that the issue had been “unnecessarily politicised”, media reports said.
Money dispute turned deadly? Telugu woman Nikitha's father breaks silence on US killing
Jan 06, 2026, at 10:20 am
The father of a Telugu woman who was allegedly killed by her former flatmate in the United States has claimed that his daughter had a monetary dispute with the suspect.
EC issues SIR hearing notice to cricketer Mohammed Shami; his brother Mohammed Kaif
Jan 05, 2026, at 11:20 pm
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami and his brother Mohammed Kaif have been issued notices by the Election Commission to appear for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing in Kolkata, officials confirmed on Monday.
India launches first indigenous pollution control vessel: Coast Guard’s Samudra Pratap commissioned!
Jan 05, 2026, at 05:18 pm
Marking a major step forward in India’s pursuit of Aatmanirbharta in shipbuilding and maritime capability development, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) ‘Samudra Pratap’, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), in Goa on Monday.
Family tragedy strikes Chitra Iyer: Sister Sharada dies while trekking in Oman
Jan 05, 2026, at 03:46 pm
Sharada Iyer, sister of Malayalam playback singer Chitra Iyer, died in a trekking accident in Oman’s Jebel Shams region, media reports said.
Returning from Liwa Festival, Indian expatriates loses three children in Abu Dhabi road tragedy
Jan 05, 2026, at 02:21 pm
At least four Indian expatriates, including three siblings and their domestic help, were killed in a car accident in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Sunday, according to media reports.
Jan 05, 2026, at 12:11 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in a case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots, media reports said.
Jan 04, 2026, at 07:05 pm
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi will undertake official visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from January 5 to 8, 2026, as part of India’s ongoing efforts to enhance defence cooperation and military-to-military engagement with friendly nations.
‘Deep concern’: India reacts after US captures Venezuela’s Maduro
Jan 04, 2026, at 02:31 pm
India on Sunday described recent developments in Venezuela as a “matter of deep concern” after tensions escalated following the reported capture of ousted President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by US special forces during a nighttime airborne operation in Caracas.
Shashi Tharoor calls US action against Venezuela a case of 'might is right'
Jan 04, 2026, at 01:32 pm
Former diplomat and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has offered a blunt assessment of the United States’ military action against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, describing it as a case of “might is right.”