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Kapil Sharma’s Canada cafe attacked, Khalistani terrorist claims responsibility

A restaurant recently launched by comedian Kapil Sharma in Canada's British Columbia came under attack on Wednesday night, with multiple bullets hitting the cafe and neighbouring buildings.

Tennis player Radhika Yadav shot dead by her father over an Instagram reel in Gurugram

Radhika Yadav, a 25-year-old state-level tennis player, was shot dead by her father at their home in Haryana's Gurugram on Thursday.

How China helped Pakistan during Operation Sindoor with real-time intel, satellite support and more

New Delhi: China helped Pakistan militarily and strategically during Operation Sindoor with real-time intelligence, satellite surveillance, and high-end weapon systems.

Shashi Tharoor rekindles Emergency debate, critiques Congress silence, warns against centralised power

New Delhi: In a move likely to deepen his rift with Congress leadership, senior party leader Shashi Tharoor has written an article on the 1975 Emergency imposed by the Indira Gandhi government. While reflecting on its excesses and long-term lessons, he also took aim at his party colleagues for having “downplayed” those excesses over the years.

‘Seat not empty; here for 5 yrs’: Siddaramaiah rules out leadership change in Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed all speculation around a possible leadership change in the state, asserting that he will complete his full five-year term.

'I am a daughter of Maharashtra': Shilpa Shetty sidesteps the ongoing Marathi language row

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra has sidestepped the ongoing Hindi-Marathi row in Maharashtra by calling herself "daughter" of the state.

Aadhaar, Ration and Voter IDs must be valid for SIR: Supreme Court to Election Commission

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Election Commission of India (ECI) that three IDs- Aadhaar, Voter and Ration- must be valid for its controversial voter list verification drive in poll-bound Bihar, media reports said.

'He said it would be a blessing': Indian-origin actor-host accuses Hindu priest of molestation in Malaysia

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian-origin actor and television host Lishalliny Kanaran has accused a Hindu priest in Malaysia of molesting her and touching her inappropriately on the pretext of blessing her, media reports said.

'Timing and not exercise is the problem': Supreme Court on Election Commission's voter list revision drive in Bihar

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday said the timing of the Election Commission of India (ECI)'s voter list revision drive in poll-bound Bihar "is the problem" but not the exercise in itself, media reports said.

ED files case against 29 celebs including Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati for endorsing betting apps

New Delhi/IBNS: Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj are among 29 celebrities against whom the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a case for allegedly promoting illegal betting apps, media reports said.

Enforcement Directorate raids Karnataka Congress MLA's premises in FEMA case probe

Bengaluru/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday raided Karnataka Congress MLA SN Subba Reddy's premises in connection with the probe into his alleged possession of undisclosed foreign assets, media reports said.

Maharashtra MLA canteen's license cancelled after Sena lawmaker assaulted staff over poor quality food

Mumbai/IBNS: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has cancelled the license of MLA canteen that allegedly served poor quality food to Shiv Sena (Shinde) lawmaker Sanjay Gaikwad, media reports said.

Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging Election Commission's voter list revision drive in Bihar today

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court will on Thursday hear the pleas that have challenged the Election Commission of India (ECI)'s drive to revise voter lists in poll-bound Bihar, media reports said.

After Shiv Sena MLA slaps staffer over quality of daal, Maharashtra administration cancels canteen's licence

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday cancelled the licence of the canteen whose staffer was assaulted by Shiv Sena MLA over the quality of daal served to him.

17 years after Singur protest, Mamata Banerjee meets Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

For the first time since she became chief minister in 2011 after ousting the then Tata Group's Nano project with a massive protest in West Bengal's Singur, Mamata Banerjee met Tata Sons and Tata Motors Chairman N Chandrasekaran in Kolkata on Wednesday.

India will always work for Africa's progress: Modi gets standing ovation as he addresses Namibian Parliament

At the invitation of the Speaker of the Namibian National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Parliament of Namibia on Wednesday.

PM Modi conferred with Namibia’s highest civilian award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the highest civilian award of Namibia - Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis during his state visit to the country.

Both pilots killed as Indian Air Force's twin-seater Jaguar fighter crashes in Rajasthan's Churu

Two Air Force pilots were killed after a twin-seater Jaguar fighter jet crashed near Bhanoda village in Rajasthan's Churu district on Wednesday.

Renovation of Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's official bungalow cancelled over 'administrative reasons'

A tender for renovation work at Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's residence, at an estimated cost of Rs. 60 lakh, has been cancelled for 'administrative reasons', media reports said.

Starlink gets go-ahead to offer satellite internet in India, but high pricing may limit reach: Report

New Delhi: Elon Musk’s Starlink has reportedly secured a crucial regulatory clearance in India, receiving a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to offer satellite internet services.

'Balasaheb Thackeray taught us': Shiv Sena lawmaker slaps, punches MLA canteen staff over food quality

Mumbai/IBNS: In another shocking incident of thuggery, a Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) lawmaker in Maharashtra assaulted a staff at MLA canteen over the quality of food served to him, media reports said.

IAF Jaguar fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan, pilot dies

A Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed close to Bhanuda village in Rajasthan's Churu district on Wednesday, leaving the pilot dead.

Namibia is a valued partner, says PM Modi after arriving in Windhoek 

Indian PM Narendra Modi arrived in Namibia on Wednesday in the final leg of his five-nation tour where he will meet President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to participate in bilateral talks.

Indian Air Force fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan's Churu

Jaipur/IBNS: An Indian Air Force fighter jet crashed in Rajasthan's Churu on Wednesday, media reports said.

Nine people killed as vehicles fell into river after bridge collapses in Gujarat's Vadodara

Vadodara/IBNS: Nine people were killed after vehicles fell into a river following the collapse of a bridge in Gujarat's Vadodara, media reports said.

'We will together defeat TMC in 2026': Disgruntled BJP leader Dilip Ghosh after meeting new Bengal unit chief Samik Bhattacharya

Kolkata/IBNS: Disgruntled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday diluted speculations of him joining the Trinamool Congress (TMC) as he backed new state unit president Samik Bhattacharya in fight against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in 2026 assembly elections.

Bharat Bandh called by 10 trade unions underway, marginal impact in some states

New Delhi/IBNS: Bharat Bandh or a nationwide strike called by a joint forum of 10 trade unions began on Wednesday.

Brazil confers country's highest national honour on Modi

Indian PM Narendra Modi was conferred with Brazil’s highest national honour, "The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross”, on Tuesday.

Nurse Nimisha Priya to be executed on July 16, Indian govt is 'monitoring' the matter

Indian-origin nurse  Nimisha Priya, who has been sentenced to death in Yemen, will be executed on July 16, media reports said.

Mumbai Chartered Accountant commits suicide after being blackmailed into paying Rs. 3 crore, leaves note

A 32-year-old chartered accountant committed suicide in Mumbai on Tuesday after allegedly being blackmailed into paying over Rs. three crore in the last few months, media reports said.