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.
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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.
CDS Anil Chauhan reviews operational readiness of Chinar Corps, underlines imperative of jointness and multi-domain preparedness
Indian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan visited the strategically important areas under Chinar Corps, Srinagar on Saturday when he reviewed the security landscape and operational posture along the LoC in North Kashmir.
Kerala polls shocker: Tharoor’s convoy stopped, security guard attacked mid-campaign
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The campaign for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections turned tense after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s convoy was allegedly stopped and his security personnel attacked in Malappuram district on Friday, according to media reports.
‘Not denied a ticket’: Annamalai explains absence from BJP’s Tamil Nadu candidate list
Chennai/IBNS: The absence of K. Annamalai from the candidate list of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu has sparked speculation over the former state unit chief’s current role within the party.
‘You can’t vote for BJP’: TMC councillor threatens voter in Baharampur, arrested
Baharampur/IBNS: In a strong signal ahead of the Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India cracked down on alleged voter intimidation in West Bengal, leading to the arrest of a local councillor whose threat went viral on social media.
‘Ghar-wapsi soon’: PoK wants to return to India, claims Imam organisation chief
Srinagar/IBNS: The call for the integration of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir with India has gained fresh momentum, with claims that many residents are yearning for a “ghar wapsi” amid deepening economic distress in the region.
Soft PR, Modi 'fear', 'samosa' jibe: AAP rift widens as Kejriwal loyalist attacks Raghav Chadha
New Delhi/IBNS: The internal rift within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) intensified after Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha released a video accusing the party of attempting to silence him.
Mamata blames AIMIM, ISF, Congress, BJP for Malda hostage incident; takes credit for mastermind’s arrest
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has blamed All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Indian Secular Front (ISF), Indian National Congress, and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the incident in which seven judicial officers were held hostage by a mob in Malda’s Kaliachak.
'Did I commit a crime?': Raghav Chadha breaks silence after AAP drops him as Rajya Sabha deputy leader
New Delhi/IBNS: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has reacted for the first time after being removed as the party’s deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha.
Malda hostage horror: Mastermind Mofakkarul Islam nabbed at Bagdogra Airport
Kolkata/IBNS: The alleged mastermind behind the hostage situation of seven judicial officers in Malda, West Bengal, was arrested on Friday, media reports said.
EC transfers Malda violence probe involving judicial officers to NIA after SC's directive
New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday handed over the investigation into the gherao of judicial officers in Malda district of poll-bound West Bengal to the central counter-terrorism agency, National Investigation Agency (NIA), acting on directions from the Supreme Court.
Centre puts on hold 60% free airline seat rule after industry pushback
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has put on hold its order mandating airlines to offer at least 60% of seats free of charge.
26-year-old techie dies by suicide in Hyderabad; husband accused of dowry harassment
A 26-year-old software engineer from Bihar allegedly died by suicide at her apartment in Miyapur area of Hyderabad’s Cyberabad, with police suspecting harassment linked to dowry demands.
Raghav Chadha breaks silence after AAP removes him as deputy leader in Rajya Sabha
Raghav Chadha issued his first public statement on Thursday, hours after the Aam Aadmi Party removed him as deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, triggering fresh speculation about internal dynamics within the party led by Arvind Kejriwal.
'Our friends are in safe hands': Iran assures India over Strait of Hormuz access amid ongoing conflict
Iran has reassured India that its energy shipments through the crucial Strait of Hormuz will remain safe despite ongoing disruptions caused by the conflict following joint strikes by the United States and Israel on Tehran on February 28.
India joins global push to reopen Strait of Hormuz as energy flows face disruption
India will participate in a high-level meeting involving 35 countries to explore options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday.
ED conducts fresh raids at I-PAC locations in Bengal coal smuggling case
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out fresh search operations on Thursday at multiple locations linked to executives of political consultancy firm I-PAC and other individuals, officials said.
AAP drops Raghav Chadha from key parliamentary role, sparks buzz over internal rift
New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has removed Raghav Chadha as deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, marking a notable shift in the party’s parliamentary leadership.
Bengal SIR protest: Judge pleads for help amid mob attack after 9-hour hostage ordeal
Kolkata/IBNS: In a shocking breakdown of law and order, chaos erupted in Kaliachak in West Bengal’s Malda district as a judicial officer was heard desperately pleading for help after her vehicle came under attack by an agitated mob in the dead of night.
Amit Shah to camp in West Bengal for 15 days during Assembly polls; predicts Mamata’s defeat in state and Bhabanipur
Kolkata/IBNS: With political temperatures soaring in poll-bound West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced he will camp in the state for around 15 days during the two-phase Assembly elections, signalling an all-out push by the BJP.
'BJP plotting President’s Rule, don’t fall in the trap': Mamata Banerjee on Malda unrest, urges peace
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday blamed “outside provocation” for the nine-hour hostage crisis involving judicial officers in Malda’s Kaliachak, even as the incident drew strong criticism from the Supreme Court of India.
'Most polarised state': CJI Kant raps Bengal govt over 9-hour hostage of judicial officers
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: In a scathing observation, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday termed the nine-hour hostage crisis involving judicial officers in West Bengal’s Malda as “calculated and motivated”, calling the state the “most polarised”.
'Our pilot met with an accident...': Judge pleads for help amid mob attack after 9-hour hostage ordeal during SIR protest
Kolkata/IBNS: In a shocking breakdown of law and order, chaos erupted in Kaliachak in West Bengal’s Malda district as a judicial officer was heard desperately pleading for help after her vehicle came under attack by an agitated mob in the dead of night.
War fallout fears: PM Modi orders urgent steps to shield citizens from global crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed officials to take all necessary steps to protect citizens from the ripple effects of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.