Big diplomatic moment before Republic Day: Jaishankar meets top EU leaders
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met senior European Union leaders in New Delhi, a day ahead of India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations.
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Indian Navy strengthens ties with Indonesia in Major 1TS visit
Boosting maritime engagement with Indonesia, a member nation of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), and advancing the vision of MAHASAGAR, the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) departed Belawan on January 23.
Dharmendra, Rohit Sharma, V S Achuthanandan honoured with Padma Awards 2026 — Full list inside
The Government of India on Sunday announced the Padma Awards 2026, honouring distinguished individuals across fields for their exceptional contributions to the nation.
Mark Tully dead at 90: From Kolkata to BBC, remembering the man who defined Indian journalism!
Veteran journalist Mark Tully, one of the most celebrated authors, died at a private hospital in Delhi.
Constitution ‘sacrosanct’ to PM Modi: Shashi Tharoor’s statement sets political chatter ablaze
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Amid speculation over his relationship with the Congress, party MP Shashi Tharoor has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi views the Indian Constitution as “sacrosanct,” underscoring the strength of a document that has “stood the test of time.”
AI obscene videos, blackmail and religious conversion: GRP cop, gym owners busted in UP
Lucknow/IBNS: Six people, including a Government Railway Police (GRP) head constable, have been arrested in connection with an alleged gym-based syndicate involved in forced religious conversions in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh, media reports said.
KRK arrested in Mumbai after firing incident at Oshiwara Residence
Mumbai/IBNS: Actor and self-proclaimed film critic Kamaal R. Khan (KRK) has been arrested by Mumbai Police in connection with a firing incident at a residential building in Oshiwara, media reports said.
Rajasthan: Two murder convicts fall in love behind bars, granted parole to get married
Jaipur/IBNS: A relationship that began behind prison walls is set to culminate in marriage, after two convicted murderers were granted parole to wed in Rajasthan’s Alwar district.
Top Maoist leader with ₹2 crore bounty among 16 eliminated in major Jharkhand encounter
Jamshedpur/IBNS: A senior Maoist leader carrying a cumulative bounty of ₹2.35 crore was among 16 Naxals killed during a prolonged gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district on Thursday, officials said.
Married at 15, divorced by Triple Talaq at 16, gang-raped under Halala — UP woman’s horror story will shock you
A woman from Uttar Pradesh has alleged sexual violence, coercion and child abuse in a case that began as a complaint under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, throwing light on the legal grey areas surrounding women’s rights after instant triple talaq in India.
'Insult' in Kochi, silence in Delhi: Shashi Tharoor likely to skip key Congress meeting as party tensions surface
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is likely to stay away from an important meeting convened by the party’s central leadership to discuss preparations for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, sources said on Friday.
Showdown in Bengal: ED director in Kolkata days after Mamata Banerjee intervenes in I-PAC raid
Kolkata/IBNS: Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Rahul Naveen arrived in Kolkata on Thursday, days after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee intervened during the central probe agency’s raid on political consultancy firm I-PAC in connection with the coal scam case, media reports said.
10 army personnel killed after vehicle falls into gorge in J&K’s Doda
At least 10 Indian Army personnel were killed and 10 others injured on Thursday after their vehicle skidded off a mountainous road and plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, officials said.
‘Paint Mumbra green!’ AIMIM corporator’s remark triggers political firestorm!
Mumbai/IBNS: Twenty-nine-year-old AIMIM leader Sahar Shaikh has drawn widespread attention after winning a ward from Mumbra in the recently concluded Maharashtra civic polls, becoming the youngest corporator of her party, media reports said.
Trouble for Bengal BJP MLA Hiran Chatterjee? First wife files complaint with cops over his second marriage
Kolkata/IBNS: Actor-turned-politician Hiran Chatterjee’s first wife, Anindita Chatterjee, approached the police on Wednesday night after news of his second marriage became public, media reports said.
SC allows both Hindus and Muslims to pray at disputed Bhojshala in Madhya Pradesh on Basant Panchami
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has allowed both Hindus and Muslims to offer prayers at the disputed Bhojshala Temple–Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday, media reports said.
'Second group? no chance': Ashwini Vaishnaw says India is a top AI power, slams IMF at Davos
Davos/IBNS: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday strongly rejected International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva’s assessment that placed India in the “second grouping” of global Artificial Intelligence (AI) powers.
From AI to chips: Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils India’s big tech playbook at Davos
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways, and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, outlined India’s ambitious and integrated strategy for artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and deep-tech innovation during multiple interactions on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos.
India–Spain relations in spotlight as Spanish Foreign Minister meets President Murmu
Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation José Manuel Albares called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.
Twist before Tamil Nadu polls! TTV Dhinakaran returns to NDA after bitter exit
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
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
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
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
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.
'India-EU trade deal nears finish line': European Commission Prez at Davos, calls it ‘mother of all deals’
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!
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.
Nitin Nabin becomes BJP’s youngest president ahead of key assembly polls, PM Modi calls him ‘my boss’
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
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
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
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.