India deepens Africa outreach with INS Trikand’s high-profile Kenya visit
INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Mombasa on April 7 as part of its ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.
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Passport row: Barricades outside Pawan Khera’s Hyderabad house after Himanta Biswa Sarma's warning
Hyderabad/Guwahati/IBNS: The political climate in Assam has intensified ahead of the Assembly elections, with state police searching for Congress leader Pawan Khera following his allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, media reports said.
Jaishankar’s high-stakes diplomatic tour: EAM to visit UAE this week, first visit amid Middle East conflict
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week, marking his first visit to the country since the escalation of conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Tuesday.
‘Allow excluded voters to vote’: Mamata slams voter list freeze amid SIR row, to move Supreme Court
Kolkata/IBNS: The controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is far from over, with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announcing she will move the Supreme Court seeking voting rights for those whose names have been dropped from the adjudication list.
Catering truck hits IndiGo aircraft at Kolkata airport, flight delayed
A ground handling mishap at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Tuesday evening saw a catering vehicle crash into an IndiGo aircraft, forcing the plane to be grounded and raising safety concerns, media reports said.
Manipur: Internet suspended, curfew imposed in 5 valley districts after deadly bomb attack
Imphal/IBNS: Authorities in Manipur have suspended mobile internet services for three days across five districts following a deadly bomb explosion that killed two children and injured their mother.
War of words peaks: India issues urgent advisory as Trump’s stark warning raises global alarm
The Embassy of India in Iran has asked all Indian nationals in Iran to remain where they are for the next 48 hours, citing heightened security concerns.
Big leap in nuclear power: India’s 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor hits critical milestone!
In a landmark milestone for India’s nuclear energy programme, the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieved first criticality—the initiation of a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction—on April 6 at 8:25 PM.
Insect in Vande Bharat meal? Passenger’s shocking discovery sparks outrage!
A Mumbai resident was left shocked while travelling on the Vande Bharat Express after discovering an insect in the meal served onboard.
‘Prayed for justice for women in Bengal’: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut offers prayers at Kalighat Temple
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday visited Kalighat Temple to offer prayers.
91 lakh voters dropped from rolls in Bengal SIR; Muslim-majority Murshidabad tops deletion list
Kolkata/IBNS: A massive voter list overhaul in poll-bound West Bengal is nearing completion, with nearly 91 lakh electorates dropped from the rolls through the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR), according to media reports.
Mamata alleges ‘plot’ behind central forces' movement; EC says deployment meant for free, fair polls
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday intensified her attack on the Centre, claiming that convoys of Central forces were being moved into the state as part of a “trick” ahead of the Assembly elections.
‘Defining step’: PM Modi hails India’s first indigenous nuclear reactor milestone
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed a major milestone in India’s nuclear energy journey, as the country’s first indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam attained criticality.
From silver screen to Sansad: Koel Mallick takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP
Bengali actor Koel Mallick on Monday took oath as a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament from West Bengal, marking her formal entry into politics on an All India Trinamool Congress ticket.
Major diplomatic move: India’s envoy meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, bilateral issues discussed
Indian envoy to Bangladesh Pranay Verma met the newly elected Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on Monday when they discussed bilateral engagement with focus on people-centric cooperation in multiple domains aligned with the national development priorities of the two countries.
Game-changer for rail safety! Massive Rs. 1,364 crore Kavach expansion approved
Indian Railways on Monday said it has approved multiple projects worth Rs. 1,364.45 crore to strengthen safety, signalling and communication infrastructure across its network.
'You can't be so high...': Supreme Court pulls up Bengal top brass over Malda hostage crisis
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday strongly criticised West Bengal’s top administrative officials over their handling of the Malda incident, where judicial officers were allegedly held hostage for hours during an ongoing electoral process.
Tamil Nadu court sentences 9 cops to death in 2020 father-son custodial torture, killing case
Chennai/IBNS: A court in Tamil Nadu has sentenced nine police personnel to death in connection with the 2020 custodial deaths of trader P Jayaraj and his son J Benniks.
Masked man crashes VIP gate, leaves flower bouquet — 3 held in Delhi Assembly shocker
Delhi Assembly premises witnessed shocking moments on Monday when a masked driver forced through one of the boundary gates and then managed to escape, reflecting a stunning breach of security in the national capital, media reports said.
‘I was not scared’: Kerala techie survives four days in forest after losing way
Bengaluru/IBNS: A 36-year-old woman from Kerala survived four days alone in a dense forest in Karnataka’s Kodagu district after going missing during a trek, media reports said.
Setback for Arunachal CM Pema Khandu as SC orders CBI probe into public works contracts
New Delhi/IBNS: Pema Khandu on Monday faced a setback from the Supreme Court of India over serious allegations related to the awarding of public works contracts in the state, media reports said.
Raghav Chadha is Kejriwal's wealthy confidant, and the fight is over extortion money: Former AAP leader
The war of words inside the Aam Aadmi Party over Raghav Chadha took a sharper and more explosive turn on Saturday when former AAP Haryana leader Naveen Jaihind went public with allegations that cut well beyond internal party politics.
AAP leader Naveen Jaihind accuses Raghav Chadha of assault, extortion in explosive fallout
Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Haryana leader Naveen Jaihind has levelled explosive allegations against Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, claiming he was humiliated and beaten, first forced to stand like a rooster in Delhi, then assaulted at a "secret mansion" in Chandigarh amid a financial rift within the party.
Indian Navy warship arrives in Tanzania, boosts strategic ties
INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Friday as part of its ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.
Ex-AAP leader Alleges Raghav Chadha forced into 'rooster pose' and beaten over money dispute
Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Haryana leader Naveen Jaihind levelled explosive allegations against Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on April 4, 2026, claiming he was humiliated and beaten, first forced to stand like a rooster in Delhi, then assaulted at a "secret mansion" in Chandigarh amid a financial rift within the party.
India’s ports smash record! 915 million tonnes cargo target blown away
In a significant achievement for India’s maritime sector, the Major Ports under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways have collectively handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during FY 2025–26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT.
Pakistan ISI link exposed: 5 arrested in Chandigarh BJP office blast
Punjab Police has arrested five individuals in connection with the blast outside the Bharatiya Janata Party office in Chandigarh, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Saturday.
India turns to Iranian oil for the first time in 7 years as Hormuz disruption squeezes global supply
India has resumed buying crude oil from Iran for the first time since 2019, as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
Major diplomatic reset? Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman to visit India soon: Reports
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is expected to visit India soon, signalling an improvement in ties between the two neighbours that had deteriorated during the former interim government's tenure, media reports said.
300 sign up in a day: Government’s big push to save Parsi population gains momentum
The Universal Parsi Registration Drive special facilitation camp, organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs with support from the Bombay Parsi Panchayat in Mumbai, witnessed an overwhelming response, with around 300 fresh registrations completed on the Jiyo Parsi portal.