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India summons top US diplomat after tanker attack near Oman; 3 Indian sailors still missing

India on Wednesday lodged a formal diplomatic protest with the United States after a missile attack on a commercial oil tanker off the coast of Oman left three Indian sailors missing and raised fresh concerns over the security of international shipping routes in the Gulf.

21 Indians rescued, 3 missing after missile strike on tanker near Strait of Hormuz

Twenty-one Indian nationals have been rescued, while three remain missing after a missile struck an oil tanker off the coast of Oman on Wednesday, prompting India to condemn the attack and activate emergency response measures.

From Jhargram stall to NDA summit: Modi's 'jhalmuri' moment revives Bengal poll memories

Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought a distinctly Bengali flavour to the NDA Chief Ministers' meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday by sharing and relishing jhalmuri, the iconic puffed-rice snack of West Bengal.

'Sexual favours for Rs 370 biryani': Viral stand-up remark triggers outrage, costs Gurgaon developer his job

Gurgaon/IBNS: A Gurgaon-based software developer has lost his job after a controversial comment made during a stand-up comedy performance triggered widespread criticism on social media and ignited debate over accountability for public remarks.

What is VINIMAY? Amit Shah launches new Land Port Management System

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday launched the Land Port Management System (LPMS) – ‘VINIMAY’ in New Delhi, underscoring the critical role of border management in a country like India.

Nepal bans Indian Mangoes: Local traders fear massive supply crisis ahead

The Nepali government has banned the import of mangoes from India after border quarantine inspectors detected excessive levels of chemical pesticide residues in imported consignments. The move has left small traders concerned about supply disruptions and the sustainability of their businesses.

Mocked, challenged, written off—How Narendra Modi defied every prediction to become India's longest-serving PM

New Delhi/IBNS: From a humble beginning as a tea seller to becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister in consecutive terms, Narendra Modi's political journey has been marked by adversity, criticism, electoral triumphs and transformative governance.

Ahmedabad Metro gets mega boost: Cabinet approves key airport corridor expansion

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved Phase 2(A) of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project, marking a key expansion of the city’s urban transport infrastructure.

Mamata’s return to Congress? Sonia Gandhi reportedly floats ‘Ghar Wapsi’ offer to TMC chief

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has reportedly offered former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee a return to the Congress amid an internal crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) following the West Bengal poll defeat.

Kolkata: Massive fire erupts at South 24 Parganas Zilla Parishad building, 10 tenders deployed

Kolkata/IBNS: A major fire broke out at the South 24 Parganas Zilla Parishad building in Kolkata's Alipore area on Wednesday, triggering a large-scale firefighting operation.

Modi-Trump meet back in focus as report hints at G7 sidelines talks in France

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France on June 16-17, according to a report by The Hindu.

Mamata Banerjee meets Sonia Gandhi at 10 Janpath after 5 years amid TMC crisis, sparks political buzz

A day after their warm embrace at the INDIA bloc meeting drew attention, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee met Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi at her residence, 10 Janpath, on Tuesday.

Big nuclear shift? SIPRI says India has deployed 12 warheads for first time

India has for the first time operationally deployed nuclear warheads, marking a significant shift in its nuclear weapons posture, according to the latest report by the Stockholm-based arms monitor, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

Bengal govt drops 'Dham' from Digha Jagannath Temple name, Odisha welcomes move

The newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal on Tuesday announced it will remove the word "Dham" from the name of the Jagannath temple in Digha, ending a year-long controversy that had strained relations with neighbouring Odisha.

Congress RS bid in Madhya Pradesh hits setback as Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination gets rejected

The Congress suffered a significant setback in the Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha election on Tuesday after the nomination of its candidate, Meenakshi Natarajan, was rejected by the Election Commission.

Karnataka CM takes a bite of an apple, then throws it into a crowd of supporters; video goes viral

Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar found himself at the centre of social media attention after a video showing him throwing part of an apple into a crowd of supporters during a public event in Kanakapura went viral.

CID reaches TMC office adjacent to Mamata Banerjee’s Kalighat residence in signature forgery probe

Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday visited a Trinamool Congress (TMC) office in Kolkata's Kalighat area as part of its ongoing investigation into an alleged signature forgery controversy.

Maharashtra CM backs Israel’s plan for Shivaji Maharaj statue — Big diplomatic gesture

The Israeli government has decided to install a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, in Israel, marking a significant cultural gesture between the two nations.

NDA strength crosses 300 in Lok Sabha as 20 rebel TMC MPs extend support

New Delhi/IBNS: The strength of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Lok Sabha has crossed the 300-mark, recovering the ground it lost in the 2024 general elections with the backing of a bloc of 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs.

Fresh blow to TMC! Ex-Bidhannagar Mayor Sabyasachi Dutta arrested in extortion case

Kolkata/IBNS: In another setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), former Bidhannagar Mayor and ex-MLA Sabyasachi Dutta was arrested on Tuesday in connection with an alleged extortion case.

Big nuclear boost! India’s arsenal surges to around 190 warheads, says SIPRI report

A new report has revealed that all nine nuclear-armed states, including India, continued efforts to modernise and expand their nuclear arsenals in 2025, with most deploying new nuclear-capable or nuclear-armed weapon systems during the year.

TMC Bloodbath? Kakoli Breaks Silence on Exit from Mamata Camp; Suvendu Meets MP Shatabdi Roy

The crisis within the Trinamool Congress deepened on Monday as rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar defiantly rejected allegations of political opportunism and vowed not to succumb to pressure from the party leadership.

Tragedy in Dubai! Seven Indian workers killed as minibus collides with truck

At least seven Indian workers were killed and nine others injured in a tragic road accident in Dubai on Monday after a minibus collided with a truck that had reportedly stopped in the middle of a highway due to a technical fault.

'Delhi will choke': High Court flags loss of green spaces amid Centre's move to reclaim Lutyens' land

The Delhi High Court on Monday expressed concern over the Centre's decision to reclaim several prime properties in Lutyens' Delhi, including the grounds of the historic Indian Polo Association (IPA), warning that the national capital risks losing its remaining green spaces.

'United we stand, divided we fall': Rahul Gandhi's message to INDIA allies

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday delivered a strong message of unity at the INDIA bloc meeting, urging alliance partners to stop "pulling down each other" and work together to take on the BJP.

India’s defence sector boom risks execution bottleneck; order backlogs could take up to a decade to clear, claims PwC’s study

India’s aerospace and defence (A&D) sector is entering a high-growth phase, but execution constraints could emerge as the biggest risk to sustaining momentum, according to a new PwC India study titled ‘Accelerating aerospace and defence manufacturing through operational excellence and supply chain resilience’.

Mamata's crisis deepens! 20 TMC Lok Sabha MPs back NDA as party splits in Parliament

New Delhi/IBNS: In another major setback for former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, 20 Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs have reportedly extended support to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), significantly boosting the ruling coalition's strength in Parliament.

India advises nationals to leave Iran amid escalating Middle-East tensions

India on Monday issued a fresh advisory urging its nationals currently in Iran to avoid all non-essential travel and to leave the country by available means of transport, as tensions between Iran and Israel escalate.

Bengal liquor scam: Confidential excise report names Abhishek Banerjee in alleged revenue diversion scheme

A confidential report prepared by the West Bengal Excise Department has alleged that sweeping changes introduced to the state's liquor distribution system in 2017 created a monopolistic structure that diverted thousands of crores of rupees and financially benefited senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, including party National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee.

TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy quits party as Mamata Banerjee's grip on parliamentarians appears to slip

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's visit to Delhi for an INDIA bloc meeting, Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy on Monday resigned from the post as well as the party, deepening the crisis within the outfit following its defeat in the recent Assembly elections.