Supreme Court questions continued OBC reservation for children of affluent families
May 22, 2026, at 10:10 pm
The Supreme Court on Friday questioned whether children of families that have already achieved social and economic advancement through reservation should continue receiving benefits under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota system.
Twisha Sharma death case: Husband Samarth Singh arrested after 10 days on the run
May 22, 2026, at 09:34 pm
After remaining untraceable for 10 days following the death of his wife, actor-model Twisha Sharma, husband Samarth Singh was arrested on Thursday after appearing before a court in Jabalpur.
Bengal jhalmuri vendor who served PM Modi claims threat calls from Pakistan, Bangladesh
May 22, 2026, at 06:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A street food vendor from West Bengal’s Jhargram district, who gained attention after serving Jhalmuri to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election campaign visit, has claimed he is receiving threat calls from Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Massive areca nut smuggling racket busted in Northeast, 60,000 kg seized
May 22, 2026, at 02:52 pm
In two major operations carried out recently in the Northeast, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized nearly 60,000 kg of smuggled foreign-origin areca nuts.
May 22, 2026, at 01:03 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Amid growing calls for the formal launch of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the parents of its founder Abhijeet Dipke have expressed concern over their son’s growing popularity and said they do not want him to enter politics due to fears of arrest linked to the viral campaign.
May 22, 2026, at 12:20 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The abrupt rise in followers of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical online campaign triggered by controversial remarks from Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has raised questions and suspicion after several supporters were reportedly traced to countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh and Turkey.
Punjab Police bust suspected espionage module tracking Indian forces
May 22, 2026, at 09:08 am
Punjab Police have busted a suspected espionage network in Pathankot after arresting a man accused of sharing sensitive information about the Indian Army and paramilitary movements with handlers based in Pakistan.
‘Drug’ turns out to be amchur: Jabalpur HC grants Rs 10 lakh compensation to jailed engineer
May 21, 2026, at 11:24 pm
The Jabalpur High Court has ordered Rs 10 lakh compensation for a software engineer from Gwalior who spent 57 days in jail after airport authorities allegedly mistook amchur powder for a narcotic substance.
Dowry deaths in India drop, but over 5,700 women still died in 2024
May 21, 2026, at 11:06 pm
The recent deaths of actor-model Twisha Sharma in Bhopal and Deepika Nagar have once again put the spotlight on dowry-related violence in India, reigniting concerns over the persistence of abuse despite decades of legal safeguards.
Calcutta High Court upholds Bengal’s new cow slaughter rules ahead of Bakri-Eid
May 21, 2026, at 10:34 pm
The Calcutta High Court has upheld the West Bengal government’s recent order regulating animal slaughter ahead of the Id-Uz-Zoha festival, popularly known as Bakri-Eid, dismissing multiple petitions challenging the notification.
Congress returns to Tamil Nadu govt after 60 years, minister’s Rahul Gandhi slogan sparks row
May 21, 2026, at 10:14 pm
In a historic political moment for the Congress in Tamil Nadu, the party on Thursday joined the state government for the first time in nearly six decades. But the swearing-in ceremony of Congress MLA S Rajesh Kumar quickly turned controversial after he raised slogans praising Rahul Gandhi during his oath-taking.
FIR against Parambrata Chatterjee, Swastika Mukherjee over remarks linked to 2021 post-poll violence
May 21, 2026, at 09:05 pm
A fresh legal controversy has surfaced around Bengali actor-director Parambrata Chatterjee and actress Swastika Mukherjee after a complaint and application seeking an FIR were filed against them at Kolkata’s Gariahat Police Station.
Big twist in RG Kar case! Calcutta HC orders fresh probe into evidence destruction allegations
May 21, 2026, at 04:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday ordered a fresh probe into allegations of destruction of evidence in the 2024 R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case, media reports said.
Pulwama mastermind Hamza Burhan shot dead in PoK by unknown gunmen: Reports
May 21, 2026, at 04:07 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Hamza Burhan, one of the alleged masterminds behind the 2019 Pulwama attack, has reportedly been killed by unidentified assailants in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to media reports.
NIA arrests Kolkata man for spying for Pakistan intelligence network
May 21, 2026, at 03:58 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kolkata resident accused of passing confidential security-related information to Pakistani intelligence operatives as part of an alleged anti-India espionage and terror conspiracy.
Cockroach Janta Party X handle withheld! Founder Abhijeet Dipke launches comeback account
May 21, 2026, at 03:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The X handle of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the satirical online campaign triggered by controversial remarks from Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has been withheld, its founder Abhijeet Dipke said.
Saffron Surge: Oppn Needs to Come under Cong ‘Umbrella’ to Check One-Party Dominance
May 21, 2026, at 03:10 pm
BJP has finally conquered Bengal. From PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Jhalmuri’ moment in Jhargram at the start of the campaign in the state to Verdict Day on May 4 when the party secured a record 2/3rd majority in the 294-member assembly, it was a dream run. Just ten years ago, the party had entered the polls with zero seat in the House.
May 21, 2026, at 12:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical online campaign triggered by controversial remarks from Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has taken social media by storm, even overtaking the Bharatiya Janata Party in follower count on some platforms. However, the movement’s explosive rise has also sparked growing debate and scepticism online, with critics questioning whether its massive digital traction is entirely organic or amplified by coordinated troll networks, bots or politically motivated ecosystems and foreign powers.
Bengal govt makes Vande Mataram compulsory in all madrasas, extends school directive
May 21, 2026, at 11:45 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has reportedly made it mandatory for students to sing the national song Vande Mataram in madrasas, days after issuing a similar directive for all state-run schools, according to media reports.
Falta votes again: ‘Return of democracy’ echoes as Jahangir’s grip collapses in Bengal repoll
May 21, 2026, at 11:00 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Voters of Falta in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas claimed the “return of democracy” in the assembly constituency where a repoll is underway on Thursday.
No relief for Twisha Sharma's family as court rejects plea for second autopsy
May 20, 2026, at 11:07 pm
A court in Bhopal on Wednesday rejected the family’s plea for a second autopsy of model-actor Twisha Sharma, deepening the controversy surrounding her death just five months after her marriage.
Congress set to join Tamil Nadu government after 59 years as Vijay expands cabinet tomorrow
May 20, 2026, at 09:58 pm
The Congress will return to the Tamil Nadu government after nearly six decades, as Chief Minister Vijay expands his cabinet on Thursday.
Big defence talks in Seoul: India and South Korea discuss strategic future
May 20, 2026, at 06:11 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of National Defence, Republic of Korea (RoK) Ahn Gyu-back held comprehensive bilateral discussions in Seoul on May 20, 2026.
PRAGATI: India hosts Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and 9 others in major military show
May 20, 2026, at 06:02 pm
Multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 commenced on Wednesday at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, with the participation of 12 nations, namely Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Twisha Sharma death mystery deepens as crucial evidence ‘not shared’ during autopsy: Report
May 20, 2026, at 12:43 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The mystery surrounding the death of model-actor Twisha Sharma has deepened after fresh reports highlighted alleged lapses and inconsistencies in the handling of evidence during the investigation.
May 20, 2026, at 12:04 pm
Some diplomatic meetings make headlines. Some create memes. But when Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni meet, the internet gets a full-blown “Melodi moment.”
TMC under fresh fire as Abhishek Banerjee aide Debraj Chakraborty reportedly detained
May 20, 2026, at 11:06 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's close aide and former MLA Aditi Munshi's husband, Debraj Chakraborty, was detained by police on Tuesday night, several media reports claimed.
May 20, 2026, at 09:05 am
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who shares a warm rapport with her Indian counterpart, welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Rome on Tuesday, sharing a selfie with him that quickly went viral online.
From a courtroom remark to a viral movement: The four-day rise of the Cockroach Janata Party
May 20, 2026, at 03:25 am
If you are unemployed, lazy, chronically online, and can rant professionally, then you are welcome to join the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), claims the newly launched party's website.
Indian High Commission official found dead in Bangladesh's Chattogram
May 19, 2026, at 11:07 pm
An official posted at the Indian High Commission in Chattogram, Bangladesh, was found dead inside the mission premises on Tuesday morning, prompting an investigation.