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'Stay away': Why Muslim youth were urged to skip Cockroach Janta Party protest despite Shaheen Bagh legacy

New Delhi/IBNS:  As thousands of young Indians rallied behind the viral Cockroach Janta Party's call for accountability over exam leaks and unemployment, a parallel campaign quietly unfolded within sections of the Muslim community.

From 'Pushpa' dare to police custody: Abhishek Banerjee's close aide Jahangir Khan arrested near Nepal border

Kolkata/IBNS: The crackdown on Trinamool Congress leaders following the West Bengal Assembly elections intensified on Monday with the arrest of controversial party leader Jahangir Khan, according to media reports.

Jadavpur hawker eviction drive sparks chaos: Left leaders detained, protesters injured

South Kolkata's Jadavpur area witnessed a dramatic late-night showdown on Sunday as protesters clashed with security personnel over a hawker eviction drive, leading to the detention of political workers, including Left leader Srijan Bhattacharyya.

Mira Bhattacharjee, Widow of Buddhadeb, Praises Suvendu Adhikari's BJP Govt for Delivering on Poll Promises

In a political twist few in Bengal would have anticipated, Mira Bhattacharjee—the widow of former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and a respected figure within the state's Left legacy—has publicly praised the BJP government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for its rapid implementation of election promises.

Mamata, Kejriwal meet in Delhi ahead of INDIA bloc huddle despite AAP's exit

New Delhi: All India Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee met Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal in the national capital on Sunday, ahead of a key meeting of opposition parties under the INDIA bloc banner.

Jharkhand’s first commercial mango export to UK flagged off by APEDA in Kolkata

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) of the Government of India has flagged off the first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand to the United Kingdom.

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s wife hails BJP govt’s swift poll promise implementation in Bengal

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s wife, Mira Bhattacharjee, has praised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and CM Suvendu Adhikari for the swift implementation of its election promises since coming to power in the state after this year’s Assembly elections.

Indian woman living in US says she appreciates India more now—Internet divided

An Indian Instagram user currently living in the United States has sparked an online debate after sharing a video explaining why she has come to appreciate India more after moving abroad.

Mumbai Concert Tragedy: Law student collapses, declared dead at hospital; alcohol suspected

A 28-year-old law student died after collapsing during a techno music concert in Mumbai on Saturday, with police suspecting that excessive alcohol consumption may have played a role in the incident.

Kolkata hosts first Freedom 250 Memorial Motorcycle Rally to honour decades of U.S.-India security cooperation

Kolkata witnessed the inaugural Joy-Freedom Ride motorcycle rally on Sunday, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the American Center, commemorating the enduring security partnership between India and the United States.

India, Nepal partner on language AI, digital public infrastructure under new MoU

India and Nepal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborative framework for advancing Language Artificial Intelligence (AI), multilingual Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), and inclusive digital ecosystems across the two neighbouring countries.

Delhi University professor murder solved in 3 days! Bengal couple arrested over property dispute

The murder of a Delhi University professor has been solved within three days, with Delhi Police arresting a couple from West Bengal who allegedly travelled nearly 1,400 kilometres to execute the crime over a property dispute.

Odisha engineer under vigilance scanner after ₹2 crore found in family-linked bank lockers

In a major anti-corruption operation, Odisha Vigilance on Saturday conducted simultaneous raids at nine locations linked to government engineer Baikuntha Nath Behera, recovering around ₹2 crore in cash from bank lockers allegedly associated with his family.

Fake pizza order, fatal ambush: Telangana man shot dead in US

A 28-year-old Indian man from Telangana was shot dead in the United States while delivering a pizza order that his family believes was a deliberate trap designed to lure him to a secluded location.

'Every rupee must reach treasury': Vijay targets liquor shop revenue diversions

In his first Cabinet meeting after taking office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay is learnt to have ordered a sweeping crackdown on alleged leakages, unofficial collections and "party fund" practices linked to the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), directing officials to ensure that all revenue generated through liquor sales reaches the State treasury.

Ashwini Vaishnaw targets former TMC regime over delayed rail projects, announces ₹1 lakh crore infra push

Kolkata/IBNS: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday accused the former Trinamool Congress (TMC) government of obstructing railway and metro projects in West Bengal for years, alleging that a lack of cooperation, delayed clearances and legal challenges slowed infrastructure development across the state.

India always followed policy of strategic autonomy: Ex-Indian Army chief M.M. Naravane

Former Chief of the Army Staff Gen. M.M. Naravane (PVSM, AVSM, VSM, SM, Retd.) on Saturday said that India has consistently followed a policy of “strategic autonomy” in addressing key international issues.

Cockroach Janta Party protest: Six detained as Delhi Police moves to avert clashes at Jantar Mantar

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Police detained six people as a precautionary measure to prevent a potential clash between two groups during the inaugural protest organised by the satirical campaign group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in the national capital.

Sonam Wangchuk joins Cockroach Janta Party's Jantar Mantar protest, backs call for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

New Delhi/IBNS: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the inaugural protest organised by the satirical campaign group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy.

Bengal Governor RN Ravi highlights India's record defence exports, pushes for military strength by 2047

West Bengal Governor RN Ravi on Saturday highlighted India’s growing defence capabilities, noting that the country’s defence exports reached a record Rs 38,424 crore ($4.11 billion) in the financial year 2025-26.

'Dharmendra Pradhan must resign': Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke joins Jantar Mantar protest

New Delhi/IBNS: Calls for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan grew louder from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) camp as its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, arrived at the Jantar Mantar protest site in New Delhi on Saturday as scheduled.

'Hope for best, prepare for worst': Sonam Wangchuk warns of hunger strike if CJP protesters are arrested

New Delhi/IBNS: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has threatened to launch a hunger strike if any member of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is arrested during the group's mega protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke lands in Delhi ahead of Jantar Mantar mega protest

New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke arrived in the national capital on Saturday as the online satirical campaign group gears up for a mega protest at Jantar Mantar.

Modi welcomes AirTrunk's ₹3 lakh crore India investment as AI infrastructure race gathers pace

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed AirTrunk's proposed ₹3 lakh crore ($30 billion) investment in India, as the data centre operator unveiled plans to build 5GW of AI and cloud infrastructure capacity by 2030.

NIA nabs ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla in high-profile Bhangar blast case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday night arrested former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla from South 24 Parganas in West Bengal, shortly after identifying him as an absconder in the Bhangar blast case.

Indian graduate confronted in UK over alleged sexual grooming of minor

A viral social media video has exposed a deeply troubling incident in the United Kingdom involving 27-year-old Pravna Bhatt, an Indian national accused of attempting to sexually groom a minor.

'With heavy heart, I have decided to step down': Third BJP leader quits Tamil Nadu unit after Annamalai's exit

The Tamil Nadu BJP suffered another setback on Friday as state secretary Sumathi Venkatesh resigned from her post and ended her association with the party, becoming the third prominent leader to quit after the exits of former state chief K. Annamalai and state vice-president Karu Nagarajan.

Mamata's numbers problem grows: Just 8 MLAs, 6 MPs attend crucial TMC meet

Amid an escalating crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), only eight MLAs and six MPs attended a key meeting convened by former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee at her Kalighat residence in Kolkata on Friday.

Mamata Banerjee loyalist Firhad Hakim quits as Kolkata Mayor amid TMC turmoil

Kolkata/IBNS: Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Firhad Hakim has resigned as the Mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), days after party chief Mamata Banerjee accepted his request to step down, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the party following its electoral setback in West Bengal.

Annamalai exit fallout? BJP gives up Andhra Rajya Sabha seat in NDA rejig

Vijayawada/IBNS: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai's resignation from the primary membership of the party has reportedly triggered a realignment of power-sharing arrangements within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh.