Suvendu Adhikari-led Bengal govt restores OBC status to 66 communities, many from Muslim groups
May 19, 2026, at 10:44 pm
In a major move with significant political and social implications, the BJP government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday regularised 66 communities that were part of West Bengal’s OBC reservation list before 2010.
May 19, 2026, at 10:19 pm
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its attack on Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee after a party candidate abruptly withdrew from the re-poll in Bengal's Falta, a Diamond Harbour constituency considered Banerjee’s political stronghold.
CPM draws red line for TVK, opposes any AIADMK role in Tamil Nadu government
May 19, 2026, at 09:27 pm
The CPI(M), a key ally of the TVK-led government in Tamil Nadu, has warned that it would reconsider its support if Chief Minister Vijay ever allows the AIADMK or any of its factions into the ruling coalition.
Kolkata civic body serves demolition notices to properties linked to Abhishek Banerjee
May 19, 2026, at 06:23 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has issued notices to 17 properties linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee over alleged unauthorised construction.
Vladimir Putin to visit India in September for BRICS Summit. All details inside
May 19, 2026, at 06:12 pm
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on September 12 and 13 to attend the BRICS Summit, the country's Embassy in South Africa confirmed on Tuesday.
Rajnath Singh visits Vietnam: New Delhi, Hanoi ink MoU in the field of AI, Quantum Technology
May 19, 2026, at 05:20 pm
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang, in Hanoi on May 19, during which both leaders reviewed the expanding defence partnership between the two countries and explored ways to further deepen cooperation in maritime security, defence industry, training, and regional stability.
First India-made C-295 aircraft ready for flight test at Tata-Airbus Vadodara plant
May 19, 2026, at 03:42 pm
India has achieved a major milestone in defence aviation manufacturing as the first Airbus C-295 transport aircraft assembled in the country is now ready for flight testing at the Tata-Airbus facility in Vadodara.
‘Diamond Harbour Model’ crumbles? Abhishek Banerjee aide Jahangir Khan exits Falta repoll
May 19, 2026, at 03:28 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress suffered a major political embarrassment ahead of the Falta repoll after its candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from the contest just a day before voting, throwing the political battle wide open in the South 24 Parganas assembly segment.
Supreme Court allows euthanasia of rabid, aggressive stray dogs in major public safety ruling
May 19, 2026, at 02:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a significant ruling with major implications for public safety and animal control policies, permitting the euthanasia of rabid and aggressive stray dogs while underlining the growing threat posed by such animals in public spaces.
May 19, 2026, at 10:05 am
World Cup-winning Argentine footballer Lionel Messi’s India tour organiser Satadru Dutta on Monday filed a complaint against former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas, former DG Rajeev Kumar, and New Alipore councillor Jui Biswas, alleging sabotage of the high-profile event held at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium last year.
May 19, 2026, at 09:09 am
Indian security agencies have arrested a Pakistani national linked to the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), who allegedly entered India to carry out terror activities but later abandoned his mission to undergo a hair transplant in Srinagar.
Bengal govt sanctions prosecution of ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh in graft case
May 19, 2026, at 12:36 am
The West Bengal Government- led by Suvendu Adhikari- on Monday granted sanction for the prosecution of former R G Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh in connection with alleged financial irregularities at the institution.
May 18, 2026, at 11:57 pm
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay on Monday paid tribute to Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) founder V. Prabhakaran on the occasion of his death anniversary, drawing attention to the annual Mullivaikkal remembrance observed by sections of Tamils worldwide.
Bengal land grab case: ED arrests fugitive Sona Pappu after 3 months on the run
May 18, 2026, at 10:57 pm
After remaining untraceable for nearly three months, fugitive Biswajit Poddar, alia Sona Pappu, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with land-grabbing, extortion and financial fraud allegations on Monday after he appeared before the probe agency in Kolkata.
13 killed, 25 injured as truck overturns on tempo carrying wedding guests in Maharashtra
May 18, 2026, at 09:15 pm
At least 13 people were killed and over 25 others injured after a devastating road accident involving a container truck, a tempo carrying wedding guests, and a motorcycle on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Monday, media reports said.
Vijay’s big Amma Canteen push: Better food, new infrastructure, modern kitchens
May 18, 2026, at 08:12 pm
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Monday ordered a major overhaul of Amma Canteens across the state, directing officials to modernise infrastructure, improve amenities, and ensure better quality food at the subsidised eateries, media reports said.
May 18, 2026, at 07:35 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Suvendu Adhikari-led government in West Bengal on Monday announced the creation of two major commissions to investigate institutional corruption and crimes against women, bringing IPS officer Damayanti Sen back to a key administrative role.
Suvendu Adhikari govt scraps religion-based schemes in Bengal, clears ₹3,000 monthly aid for women
May 18, 2026, at 07:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, on Monday decided to discontinue all state assistance programmes based on religious categorisation, bringing to an end a series of schemes introduced during the previous administration headed by Mamata Banerjee.
India’s defence diplomacy gets a boost as Rajnath Singh leaves for Vietnam, South Korea
May 18, 2026, at 03:36 pm
Rajnath Singh will embark on an official visit to Vietnam from May 18 to 19, 2026, followed by a visit to the Republic of Korea from May 19 to 21, aimed at strengthening India’s defence and strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.
‘Learn more about India’: New Delhi rejects Dutch PM's concerns on press freedom, minority rights
May 18, 2026, at 03:31 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Saturday rejected Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten's remarks regarding press freedom and minority rights, stating that such observations reflected a lack of understanding of the country’s democratic institutions and civilisational diversity.
Big relief signal for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam? Supreme Court questions earlier bail denial
May 18, 2026, at 02:14 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India on Monday expressed strong reservations over its earlier judgement denying bail to former Jawaharlal Nehru University student leaders Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, media reports said.
Left era ends in Kerala! V.D. Satheesan takes oath as CM after UDF’s massive comeback
May 18, 2026, at 11:22 am
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Six-time Congress MLA V. D. Satheesan on Monday took oath as the new Chief Minister of Kerala as the Congress-led United Democratic Front formed the government after a decade.
Rabindranath Tagore legacy steals the show as Modi, Sweden PM exchange rare historic gifts
May 18, 2026, at 10:10 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson met on Sunday, exchanging specially curated commemorative gifts highlighting the literary legacy of Indian Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
Drone strike near UAE nuclear plant sparks panic—India calls it a ‘dangerous escalation'
May 18, 2026, at 09:43 am
India on Monday condemned the drone strike on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), calling it a “dangerous escalation” and urging restraint amid rising regional tensions
May 18, 2026, at 09:18 am
Members of the Bhoj Utsav Samiti, along with a large number of Hindu devotees, installed an idol of Goddess Saraswati inside the Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, days after the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that the Bhojshala Temple–Kamal Maula Mosque site in Dhar is a temple.
May 18, 2026, at 12:43 am
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sweden on Sunday, where he held bilateral talks with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg. During the meeting, the two leaders agreed to elevate India-Sweden relations to the level of a Strategic Partnership.
Another global milestone: PM Modi gets Sweden’s prestigious Commander Grand Cross Honour
May 17, 2026, at 11:17 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi received Sweden's Royal Order of Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross, on the first day of his visit to the country in the third leg of his five-nation tour.
Massive Ukrainian drone attack rocks Moscow: Indian worker among dead in overnight horror
May 17, 2026, at 10:18 pm
A Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region has reportedly killed at least three people, including an Indian national, according to media reports.
Big Rail boost: Bengaluru–Mumbai Express launched, Vande Bharat sleeper coming soon
May 17, 2026, at 09:04 pm
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off an express train between Bengaluru and Mumbai, marking a significant step in strengthening rail connectivity between Karnataka and Maharashtra.
May 17, 2026, at 07:17 pm
PM Narendra Modi, accompanied by his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten, visited the iconic water management structure of the nation, the Afsluitdijk, a trip that has more than symbolic importance for India.