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Farooq Abdullah claims Pakistan is ‘protecting’ Kashmiris; BJP accuses NC chief of treason

National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah has triggered a political controversy after claiming that Pakistan was protecting the people of Jammu and Kashmir by repeatedly raising the Kashmir issue at international forums.

Jamia shifts classes online after clash over demand for student union polls; Congress MPs face allegations

New Delhi/IBNS: Classes at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia University have shifted to online mode after protesters demanding student union elections clashed with security guards, media reports said.

‘He was very good-looking, but…’: Sonia Gandhi reveals what won her heart in Rajiv Gandhi

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi has offered a glimpse into her love story with former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in a new Instagram reel as she prepares for the launch of her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love.

‘Jihad’ calls, Modi assassination remarks: Mumbai Rapido driver arrested over alleged Jaish links

Mumbai/IBNS: A 33-year-old Rapido driver was arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Saturday for his alleged links to the banned terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and for making radical remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, media reports said.

Vegetarian-only kitchen at Keralam Lok Bhavan? Governor's reported order triggers political backlash

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Keralam Governor Om Prakash Mathur has courted controversy on his first day in office after reportedly directing the Lok Bhavan kitchen to prepare and serve only vegetarian food, media reports said.

China border face-offs continue in Arunachal, MEA says situation disrupted by patrolling deviations

India on Friday said the situation along the India-China border is periodically disrupted when Chinese troops deviate from established patrolling patterns, following remarks by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) chief about continuing face-offs in Arunachal Pradesh.

DK Shivakumar alleges sting attempt using Meta smart glasses, says Kerala CM was also targeted

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has alleged that an attempt was made to secretly record him and Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan using Meta smart glasses, triggering fresh political controversy over alleged sting operations involving Congress leaders.

Bomb threat email names Amitabh Bachchan’s Jalsa bungalow, Diljit Dosanjh’s concert venue: Reports

Mumbai/IBNS: Bomb threats reportedly targeting Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan’s Jalsa bungalow in Mumbai and the venue for Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming concert have prompted security checks, with police finding nothing suspicious at the locations inspected, according to media reports.

‘We are a rich nation!’: iPhone Duo sells out on Blinkit in India in just 5 minutes

Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, reportedly sold out within five minutes of becoming available on quick-commerce platform Blinkit, triggering reactions on social media over the device’s premium price and demand in India.

Kashmir's connectivity revolution: Railways, mega tunnels, airport expansion reshape the region's economic landscape

Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a major transformation in connectivity, with an expanding network of railways, highways, tunnels and airport infrastructure bringing remote areas closer to national markets.

‘Pen, not stones and guns’: RSS-linked group opens its first office in Kashmir Valley under Muslim leader

Jammu/IBNS: A Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-linked organisation has opened an office in Barsoo village in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, marking what media reports describe as the first such office in the Kashmir Valley.

‘Face-offs still continue’: ITBP chief reveals fresh India-China border tensions in Arunachal

New Delhi/IBNS: Face-offs with Chinese troops have occurred at multiple locations along the Arunachal Pradesh border in recent days and continue to persist, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor said on Thursday, according to media reports.

ECI rift deepens: RTI reveals 2 Election Commissioners complained to Cabinet Secretary over senior official's order

New Delhi/IBNS: Fresh records released under the Right to Information (RTI) Act have revealed further signs of discord within the Election Commission of India (ECI), with two Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, reportedly writing separate letters to Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan on July 29, 2026, complaining about the conduct of a senior Commission official, media reports said.

Suspected explosives, banned chemicals found in car in Bengal’s Duttapukur; owner arrested

Suspected explosives and banned chemicals were recovered from a car on Jessore Road in Duttapukur, North 24 Parganas, late Wednesday night, prompting a search operation involving the National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), forensic experts and local police.

BJP calls Rahul Gandhi ‘gaddar’ citing Fox News report on French protest links

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, citing a Fox News Digital investigation that alleged links between anti-Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) protests in India and demonstrations in France and other countries.

‘Too political’: Priyanka Gandhi's son Raihan Vadra asked to take down 75 photos from Delhi show

Seventy-five of the 105 photographs planned for Raihan Vadra’s exhibition at Delhi’s Bikaner House were removed just hours before its scheduled opening on Wednesday, after the venue reportedly objected to the political nature of images documenting recent protests in the national capital.

Who is Neville Roy Singham? Inside India’s 'regime change' allegations and BJP’s claims

A political controversy over alleged attempts to destabilise the Narendra Modi government has brought US-born technology entrepreneur Neville Roy Singham back into the spotlight, with the BJP raising questions about alleged links between international activist networks, cryptocurrency, online gambling and opposition politics.

Sonia Gandhi makes Instagram debut, unveils memoir amid publishing row

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi shared the first look at her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love in her debut Instagram post.

AI bomb blast video of Karnataka Assembly goes viral, Bihar migrant worker arrested

Bengaluru/IBNS: A 25-year-old migrant worker from Bihar was arrested in Bengaluru on Wednesday for allegedly posting an AI-generated video depicting a bomb blast at Vidhana Soudha, the Karnataka state legislature building, media reports said.

Tiger Shroff, not Salman Khan, was the main target, probe reveals shocking details

Mumbai/IBNS: The shooters involved in the alleged assassination plot against Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff had surveyed the residences of several Bollywood stars, but their primary target was the Heropanti actor, a probe into the case has revealed, media reports said.

FSSAI issues notices to Nestle India, Zydus Wellness over product claims; Complan under scanner

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Nestle India and Zydus Wellness over claims made on product packaging and promotional material, including those for infant nutrition products and popular milk-based drink Complan.

'Truth has triumphed': CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka released after 9 days in custody

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from custody on Wednesday after a Special Executive Magistrate in Delhi accepted their surety and peace bonds in connection with their protest at Jantar Mantar.

Nirmala Sitharaman's husband Parakala Prabhakar to join nationwide anti-SIR protest on Oct 23

Noted economist Parakala Prabhakar, who is also Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's husband, will join Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and actor-activist Prakash Raj in a nationwide protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on October 23.

Fire breaks out at restaurant atop Biswa Bangla Gate in Kolkata's New Town; all occupants evacuated

A fire broke out at the restaurant atop the iconic Biswa Bangla Gate in New Town on Wednesday evening, triggering panic in the area on Bijoya Dashami.

Delhi court releases CJP's Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after days in custody

Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released by a Delhi Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) on Wednesday, ending several days in custody over their attempt to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

‘We are seeing what is happening outside our country’: Delhi HC judge’s remark as CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka withdraw custody plea

New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka on Wednesday withdrew their plea before the Delhi High Court challenging a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court order extending their judicial custody till October 21, Bar and Bench reported.

Salman Khan was the original target? Tiger Shroff firing probe reveals shocking twist

Mumbai/IBNS: The firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff on Sunday was initially intended to target superstar Salman Khan, a probe into the alleged assassination bid has revealed.

'We must stand united against nation's enemies': PM Modi on Vijayadashami

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for national unity during Vijayadashami celebrations in Delhi, urging citizens to stand together against forces that, he said, undermine India's honour, social harmony and cultural heritage.

Coimbatore blasts: BJP slams Vijay government over 60-day parole for convicts, demands reversal

The Tamil Nadu BJP on Monday criticised the TVK-led government under Chief Minister Vijay for granting 60 days of parole to five convicts in the 1998 Coimbatore serial blasts case, demanding that the orders be revoked immediately.

Tiger Shroff wasn't the original target; shooters wanted to kill another high-profile figure: Report

The alleged assassination attempt on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has taken a new turn, with sources telling NDTV that the actor was not the original target of the three shooters who opened fire at his car in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening.