December 13, 2025 07:45 pm (IST)
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Voter roll shake-up! ECI extends SIR by a week, final list now on Feb 14 | Big trouble for Gandhis! Fresh FIR slaps criminal conspiracy charges on Rahul and Sonia in National Herald case | Safety first! Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury apologises amid massive A320 flight disruption | Delhi Police serves notice to private hospitals for doctors who studied in Pakistan, Bangladesh, UAE, China | Cyclone Ditwah affects Tamil Nadu: Flights cancelled, schools shut | Operation Sagar Bandhu: India sends NDRF teams, 21 tonnes of aid to cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka | Breakfast diplomacy! Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar rush to defuse Congress power struggle over Idli and Upma | India’s economy rockets: Stunning 8.2% GDP surge marks best performance in 6 quarters | Kapil Sharma café firing: Delhi Police nabs key conspirator linked to Goldy Brar gang | India-Russia relations in focus: Putin visits India December 4-5

Madras HC slams TN Govt for 'wilful disobedience' after Karthigai Deepam not lit at ancient pillar

Dec 03, 2025, at 11:18 pm

In a sharp late-evening order, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court reprimanded the Tamil Nadu government for “wilful disobedience” after the Karthigai Deepam lamp was not lit on the historic Deepathoon pillar at Thirupparankundram, despite a clear directive issued on December 1.

Massive meltdown at IndiGo: Over 1,400 flights delayed, 200 cancelled as crew shortage hits ops

Dec 03, 2025, at 09:31 pm

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, is grappling with one of its most severe operational crises in recent years, with widespread flight delays and cancellations disrupting travel across the country for a second consecutive day.

India–Thailand ties get a boost after crucial talks between Jaishankar and Thai FM

Dec 03, 2025, at 06:45 pm

Thailand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow paid an official visit to India from November 30 to December 1, when he held a delegation-level talks with Indiaan External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Snipers, drones, AI and a 5-layer shield: Inside India’s massive security cover for Putin

Dec 03, 2025, at 06:16 pm

A five-layer security ring comprising highly trained personnel from Russia’s Presidential Security Service, commandos from India’s National Security Guard (NSG), snipers, drones, jammers and AI-based monitoring systems has been put in place for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, media reports said.

Big Diplomatic Meet: What India and Poland discussed at the 11th FOC talks

Dec 03, 2025, at 06:07 pm

India and Poland held the 11th round of the Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi on December 1, when both sides reviewed the Strategic Partnership with reference to the Action Plan (2024-2028) agreed to by both Governments during the visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Poland in August 2024.

ICGS Vigraha visits Indonesia, strengthening India-ASEAN maritime ties

Dec 03, 2025, at 05:19 pm

As part of its overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Vigraha is undertaking an operational visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, from December 2-5, 2025.

Government removes mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi App. Know all details

Dec 03, 2025, at 04:05 pm

The Indian government on Wednesday removed the mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi App for mobile phones after it had triggered a political debate in the country.

Calcutta HC overturns controversial Bengal job annulment — 32,000 teachers rejoice!

Dec 03, 2025, at 03:41 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday overturned a single judge bench order that had annulled the jobs of 32,000 primary school teachers in West Bengal, media reports said.

‘Bhow bhow!’: Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury's dog-bark reply on privilege motion question over puppy-in-Parliament controversy!

Dec 03, 2025, at 03:00 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has courted controversy after she responded with a dog-bark — saying “Bhow, bhow. Aur kya bolu (What else should I say?)” — when asked about a possible privilege motion against her for bringing a puppy into Parliament, media reports said.

FBI hunts for Indian-origin suspect Nazeer Hameed, announces $50,000 reward in 8-year-old double murder case

Dec 03, 2025, at 02:27 pm

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to USD 50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nazeer Hameed, a 37-year-old Indian-origin man accused of fatally stabbing a coworker and her six-year-old son at a South Jersey apartment complex in 2017.

After ‘Congress means Muslims’, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy stirs new row over Hindu gods!

Dec 03, 2025, at 02:06 pm

Hyderabad/IBNS: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has sparked strong backlash from the Opposition following his controversial remarks on Hindu gods, media reports said.

Bengal SIR shock: 1 lakh ‘deceased voters’ found in Kolkata North!

Dec 03, 2025, at 12:37 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata North has emerged as the constituency with the highest number of 'deceased voters' as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive is set to enter the final week in West Bengal like 11 other states, media reports said.

Big judgment today: Calcutta HC to decide fate of 32,000 Bengal primary teachers!

Dec 03, 2025, at 12:10 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court will on Wednesday deliver its much-awaited verdict on alleged irregularities in the recruitment of 32,000 primary school teachers in West Bengal, according to media reports.

Massive twist in Bengal voter list: ‘Perfect’ 2,280 booths shrink to just 480 after probe!

Dec 03, 2025, at 11:36 am

Kolkata/IBNS: In a significant correction, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday revised its earlier figure of 2,280 West Bengal polling booths—where enumeration forms indicated no voter had died or shifted in the last 20 years—to 480, according to media reports.

‘Red carpet for intruders?’: Supreme Court raps petitioner in Rohingya case

Dec 03, 2025, at 10:31 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticised a petitioner seeking proper deportation procedures for Rohingyas, questioning whether the Indian government had ever recognised the ethnic group as “refugees”.

Air India restores check-in systems after brief nationwide outage

Dec 03, 2025, at 12:12 am

Air India announced late Tuesday that its check-in systems across all airports are “functioning normally” after a technical outage disrupted operations and led to flight delays earlier in the evening.

Jharkhand’s political scene set for major shake-up as Hemant Soren explores alliance with BJP: Reports

Dec 02, 2025, at 11:56 pm

Jharkhand may be headed for a dramatic political upheaval amid strong indications that Chief Minister Hemant Soren and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) are considering a surprise realignment with their long-time rival, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), media reports said.

A Sonia Gandhi on the BJP ticket? Only in Munnar

Dec 02, 2025, at 10:35 pm

In a twist tailor-made for election-season intrigue, a woman named Sonia Gandhi is contesting the upcoming panchayat election in Kerala’s Munnar as a BJP candidate. And yes, there’s a Congress link too.

Rahul Gandhi’s quip on ‘pets in Parliament’ rekindles dog row, BJP slams ‘disrespect’

Dec 02, 2025, at 09:00 pm

A light-hearted remark by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday reignited a controversy triggered a day earlier by Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury, who had arrived at Parliament with a rescued stray dog.

DRDO successfully conducts high-speed rocket-sled test of fighter aircraft escape system

Dec 02, 2025, at 07:48 pm

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted a successful high-speed rocket-sled test of fighter aircraft escape system at controlled velocity.

Massive India–Maldives war games kick off in Kerala — Full details inside

Dec 02, 2025, at 05:09 pm

The 14th edition of the Joint Military Exercise EKUVERIN between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has commenced at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Tuesday.

Supreme Court takes up NGO bid to add persecuted minorities to voter rolls

Dec 02, 2025, at 04:40 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a petition filed by an NGO seeking the inclusion of individuals from persecuted minority communities — including Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains from neighbouring countries — in electoral rolls while their applications for Indian citizenship remain pending.

Jio joins hands with NHAI to launch India’s first high-tech highway safety alert system!

Dec 02, 2025, at 02:38 pm

To enhance safety and offer a seamless travel experience on National Highways, NHAI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Jio to introduce a telecom-based safety alert system across National Highway network. 

Sanchar Saathi app row: Scindia shuts down Congress' ‘snooping’ charge — here’s what he said

Dec 02, 2025, at 02:21 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday clarified that the Sanchar Saathi application, which the government has asked mobile phone manufacturers to pre-install on devices, can be deleted by users if they do not wish to keep it.

Global arms boom: World’s top 100 weapons makers hit record $679 billion in 2024, check out India's position

Dec 02, 2025, at 08:41 am

Revenues from sales of arms and military services by the 100 largest arms-producing companies rose by 5.9 per cent in 2024, reaching a record $679 billion, according to new data released today by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

Hyderabad man loses ₹1 lakh in Telegram honeytrap that morphs into extortion racket

Dec 02, 2025, at 12:06 am

A 20-year-old Hyderabad resident has fallen victim to a highly sophisticated “honeytrap” scam on Telegram, losing ₹1,02,093 before the fraudsters escalated the con into outright extortion, according to media reports.

Modi expresses deep concern over Khaleda Zia's health, extends all possible support

Dec 02, 2025, at 12:05 am

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday expressed concern over the health condition of ailing former Bangladesh PM Begum Khaleda Zia and extended all possible support to her.

Mumbai shocker: Top pharma boss accused of stripping businesswoman naked at gunpoint

Dec 01, 2025, at 11:40 pm

A Mumbai businesswoman has levelled explosive allegations against a senior pharma executive, accusing him of stripping her naked at gunpoint and recording her to blackmail her into silence, media reports said.

‘Kill him by evening’: Shocking cop provocation alleged in Nanded honour killing as woman ‘marries’ lover’s corpse

Dec 01, 2025, at 09:16 pm

In a chilling twist to the Nanded honour killing case, 21-year-old Anchal Mamidwar has accused two Maharashtra policemen of egging on her brothers to murder her boyfriend, 20-year-old Saksham Tate, over their inter-caste relationship.

Sanchar Saathi: India directs smartphone makers to pre-install govt cyber security app on every new phone

Dec 01, 2025, at 07:44 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed smartphone manufacturers operating in India to preinstall a government-developed cybersecurity app, ‘Sanchar Saathi’, on all devices sold in the country.