Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reported telephone conversation with veteran Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) leader Sharad Pawar has triggered fresh political speculation in Maharashtra, with particular attention on the future of the two NCP factions and the possible role of Pawar's daughter, Supriya Sule, in national politics.
The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) has suspended more than 80 office-bearers across several states for skipping the INDIA bloc's rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on November 1, with the number of those facing disciplinary action potentially rising to 500, media reports said.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday, accusing Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of failing to tackle the state’s drug problem and alleging that he smelled of alcohol in Parliament by 11 am.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has stressed the need for integrated planning among road, metro and railway agencies to ensure better utilisation of scarce urban land and public resources.
Iran has exempted ships from India, China, Iraq and Qatar from restrictions on passage through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, potentially easing maritime movement for these countries amid the continuing regional conflict.
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the ‘Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research’ (VISTAR) Scheme, aimed at establishing a dynamic, real-time and future-ready official statistical architecture in the country.
A Muslim candidate’s historic victory in the United States Senate has given AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi fresh ammunition to push his campaign for independent Muslim political leadership in Uttar Pradesh, where Assembly elections are due in 2027.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has extended the service period of Agniveers by two years, potentially increasing their tenure under the Agnipath scheme from four to six years, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani announced on Wednesday.
A senior Muslim cleric has issued a fatwa (Islamic decree) declaring the marriage between Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and journalist Nidhi Razdan ‘invalid’ under Islamic law.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL), has landed in fresh trouble after the Ladakh administration directed a school operating under its ecosystem to stop classes and other activities, alleging that it had begun functioning without the necessary permissions.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached several movable and immovable assets linked to industrialist Anil Ambani and companies belonging to his Reliance Group in connection with multiple bank fraud investigations.
An Indian sailor was killed after a cargo vessel carrying 14 Indian crew members came under attack off the coast of Oman amid the escalating Middle East conflict.
Kolkata/IBNS: During his father, former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's final journey from Alimuddin Street in August 2024, Suchetan Bhattacharya moved through flashing cameras and dense crowds like an ordinary citizen, far removed from the conventional glamour and privilege often associated with the family of a prominent political leader.
Robbers broke into the Garia residence of a Kolkata-based businessman and stole cash, jewellery and three bottles of imported liquor worth a total of Rs 9 lakh, hours after his wife shared an Instagram post showing a necklace valued at Rs 5 lakh.
Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said no one could occupy a designated protest site indefinitely, stressing that even locations officially earmarked for demonstrations should have a fixed time limit.
US Pacific Fleet Vice Commander Rear Admiral Joaquin Martinez de Pinillos said Exercise Tiger Triumph 2026 reflects the growing strength, sophistication and depth of the India-US defence partnership.
Mumbai/IBNS: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to re-upload actor Dia Mirza's pollution-free Diwali awareness video, expressing strong displeasure over its removal and emphasising the secular fabric of the country, media reports said.
Months after his advocacy of a vegetarian diet during Durga Puja in Kolkata triggered a major controversy, Bageshwar Dham chief priest Dhirendra Krishna Shastri has courted another row over remarks comparing Lord Krishna with Lord Ram.
In a swift and well-coordinated operation spanning more than 48 hours, the Indian Navy successfully rescued a fishing vessel, Azini, from armed pirates, securing the safe release of all 20 crew members without any casualties or injuries.
A massive fire broke out at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) refinery in Visakhapatnam following reports of explosion sounds at the facility, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and raising concerns among residents in surrounding areas.
"Don't travel by air." These four words from the Supreme Court were enough to dismiss an urgent request for an early hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the steep surge in domestic airfares during the Diwali festive season.
India will construct eight next-generation corvettes (NGCs) for the Indian Navy, marking a significant milestone in the country's indigenous warship design and construction capabilities.
Pro-Kannada activists have stepped up their campaign for greater employment opportunities for Kannadigas, visiting IT parks and private companies across Bengaluru and demanding more representation for local candidates in the state's corporate workforce.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has urged Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu to notify designated protest and demonstration sites on the outskirts of the national capital, arguing that repeated political gatherings and demonstrations in busy parts of the city are disrupting trade, livelihoods and everyday activities.
Indian Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal held a series of high-level meetings with European Commission officials and industry representatives in Brussels to discuss ways to strengthen the comprehensive economic and strategic partnership between India and the European Union (EU).
Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Imran Khan has tendered an unconditional apology to the Bombay High Court for his participation in a protest against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, promising not to take part in similar demonstrations in the future.
Chandigarh/IBNS: In a further setback to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, three of its rebel leaders, including two sitting MLAs, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, media reports said.
Kolkata/IBNS: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's name on a plaque outside Nandan has been covered with white paint ahead of the 32nd Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).
The sacred Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha, preserved at the National Museum in New Delhi, were ceremonially received by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu in Tawang on Monday, marking the beginning of a major exposition showcasing India's rich Buddhist heritage.
A 21-year-old man accused of attacking two girls inside a school classroom with a chainsaw in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district was shot by police on Sunday after allegedly attempting to escape custody.
