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11 dead, 60 injured as two Tamil Nadu government buses collide head-on in Sivaganga

At least 11 people, including a child, were killed and more than 60 others injured after two Tamil Nadu government buses collided head-on near Kummangudi in Sivaganga district on Sunday evening, media reports said.

Noida horror: Woman shot dead in her room by alleged lover for refusing marriage proposal, killer on the run

A 25-year-old woman was allegedly shot dead by her male friend at her rented accommodation in Noida’s Yakubpur on Friday evening, police said on Saturday.

74,000 Indians leave UK as net migration falls to five-year low

The UK has recorded one of its steepest drops in net migration in recent years, with 204,000 fewer people remaining in the country in the year ending June 2025 compared to the 2023 peak, an 80% decline.

British, Indian armies conclude eighth edition of Exercise Ajeya Warrior

Jaipur/IBNS: The British and Indian armies on Saturday concluded the eighth edition of their biennial joint military exercise Ajeya Warrior, held from November 17 to 30 at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan.

Brace for chaos in Parliament! Opposition loads up agenda as government holds pre-winter session all-party meet

New Delhi/IBNS: The Winter Session of Parliament is expected to open on a stormy note on Monday, with the Opposition gearing up to corner the NDA government on a host of recent controversies and governance issues.

Voter roll shake-up! ECI extends SIR by a week, final list now on Feb 14

New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by a week, announcing that the final electoral roll will now be published on February 14, 2026.

Speeding Mercedes mows down trio near Delhi’s Ambience Mall — 23-year-old killed, driver arrested

New Delhi/IBNS: One person died and two others sustained injuries after a speeding Mercedes rammed into a roadside pole near Ambience Mall in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj early Sunday, media reports said.

Big trouble for Gandhis! Fresh FIR slaps criminal conspiracy charges on Rahul and Sonia in National Herald case

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi have been named in a fresh First Information Report (FIR) filed by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police in connection with the National Herald case, according to media reports.

'Congratulations to my good friend': Modi’s heartwarming wish for newly married Aussie PM Anthony Albanese

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on his wedding to financial services professional and women's advocate Jodie Haydon, calling the Australian leader “a good friend”.

Massive U-turn! Mamata Banerjee finally bows to Centre’s Waqf law after months of fierce resistance

Kolkata/IBNS: In a major shift from its earlier stance, the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government has accepted the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act passed by Parliament earlier this year, media reports said.

Delhi Police serves notice to private hospitals for doctors who studied in Pakistan, Bangladesh, UAE, China

New Delhi/IBNS: Intensifying its investigation into the Red Fort blast case, Delhi Police has now issued notices to all private hospitals across the national capital, asking them to submit records of doctors who obtained their medical degrees abroad.

'My name is Sophie': Meet saree-clad AI teacher developed by 17-year-old UP student

Lucknow/IBNS: In a remarkable advancement for low-cost educational technology, a 17-year-old student from Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr has engineered an Artificial Intelligence (AI) teacher robot.

PM Modi’s bold statement in Udupi: Gita holds the key to India’s policy direction

Udupi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme at Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi, Karnataka on Friday.

Breakfast diplomacy! Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar rush to defuse Congress power struggle over Idli and Upma

Bengaluru/IBNS: Amid an ongoing power tussle, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar shared a typical South Indian breakfast on Saturday morning at the former's residence in an attempt to diffuse the palpable tension within the state Congress unit.

US embassy in Delhi issues tender for 1,200 HEPA filter sets amid rising air pollution

New Delhi/IBNS: As Delhi continues to battle hazardous air pollution levels, the US Embassy in New Delhi has floated a tender seeking 1,200 boxes of True HEPA filter sets for its Blueair 500 and 600 series air purifiers, Hindustan Times reported.

Three Indian Naval Ships visit Colombo: Full details inside

Three Indian Naval Ships - Landing Craft Utility (LCU 51, LCU 54 and LCU 57) visited Colombo, Sri Lanka, from November 22 to November 25 as part of a port call.

Narendra Modi inaugurates Skyroot’s Infinity Campus: India’s space ambitions take off further

Indian PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Skyroot’s Infinity Campus in Hyderabad, Telangana via video conferencing on Thursday when he said the nation is witnessing an unprecedented opportunity in the space sector.

Rajnath Singh, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin agree to further strengthen India-Indonesia defence ties. All details here

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Defense of Indonesia Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin co-chaired the third India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi on Thursday.

Seven-year jail term: Assam passes landmark bill to outlaw polygamy

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday that the state assembly has approved a bill outlawing polygamy, making the practice a criminal offence punishable by up to seven years in prison.

PM Modi bursts into laughter as Safran chief jokes about being ‘Made in India’ during virtual event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated French aerospace major Safran’s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility for aircraft engines in Hyderabad on Wednesday, highlighting India as a trusted partner for global investors.

Haryana sets record as ‘HR88B8888’ becomes India’s costliest number plate at ₹1.17 crore

In a fierce online bidding war, Haryana on Wednesday sold India’s costliest vehicle registration number- HR88B8888- for a staggering ₹1.17 crore.

India confirms receiving Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina, says process under legal review

India on Wednesday acknowledged that it has received Bangladesh’s request for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, confirming that the matter is currently under examination through judicial and internal legal processes.

'Devoid of moral standing': India slams Pak’s remarks on Modi hoisting saffron flag at Ayodhya Ram Temple

India on Wednesday issued a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan’s criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisting a saffron flag at the newly built Ram Temple in Ayodhya, calling Islamabad’s comments “hypocritical” and “devoid of moral standing.”

2 crore Aadhaar numbers shut down—UIDAI launches biggest cleanup ever

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated more than 2 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals as part of a nationwide clean-up effort to maintain the continued accuracy of the Aadhaar database.

Royal Moroccan Navy Inspector Mohamed Tahin, visiting India, aims to strengthen maritime cooperation 

Rear Admiral Mohamed Tahin, Inspector of the Royal Moroccan Navy, is on an official visit to India from November 24 to November 27, aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and enhancing bilateral naval engagements.

Piyush Goyal ends Israel visit, focuses on strengthening bilateral strategic and economic cooperation

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, concluded a productive visit to Israel (20–22 November 2025), during which he held a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening the India–Israel strategic and economic partnership.

Red Fort Blast: NIA arrests Faridabad man Soyab for helping suicide bomber

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday announced the arrest of a Faridabad resident for allegedly harbouring terrorist Umar Un Nabi shortly before the November 10 car bomb blast near Delhi’s Red Fort.

No rope, no remote! PM Modi hoists Ram Mandir flag with a never-seen-before mechanism — here’s what happened!

Ayodhya/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted the saffron flag atop the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, using an unconventional mechanism during the sacred ‘Dhwaj Arohan’ ceremony, a ritual marking the formal completion of the temple structure.

MEA says Arunachal is an ‘integral part of India’ after woman traveller detained in China's airport for 18 hours

India on Tuesday lodged a strong protest with China after an Arunachal Pradesh–born Indian woman was detained for 18 hours at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport, saying the incident violated international conventions on air travel and China’s own transit rules.

Priest arrested after Kali Idol dressed as Mother Mary sparks outrage in Mumbai temple

A temple in Mumbai’s Chembur area witnessed chaos after devotees found the idol of Goddess Kali dressed to resemble Mother Mary, triggering protests from worshippers and local Hindu organisations, media reports said.