Indian passport rules changed: New validity, fees for children and adults explained
Sep 26, 2026, at 02:47 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has introduced a new validity framework for passports issued to children below 15 years of age under the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, according to media reports.
'Terrorism by Pakistan will have consequences': India issues blunt warning at UNGA
Sep 26, 2026, at 11:56 am
New York City/IBNS: India on Friday strongly responded to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks at the United Nations General Assembly, accusing Islamabad of glorifying terrorism as state policy, sheltering terrorists and shielding groups responsible for attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.
PM Modi joins ‘Bhajan Clubbing’ with Gen Z crowd—Video goes viral
Sep 26, 2026, at 09:32 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi perhaps set a new trend when he was seen singing and clapping along at a ‘Bhajan Clubbing’ event in the national capital, organised to mark the 110th birth anniversary of RSS ideologue Deendayal Upadhyaya.
Sep 25, 2026, at 11:49 pm
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has stepped up his attack on DMK president and his predecessor MK Stalin over the alleged sexual abuse of minor girls involving granite baron R Veeramani.
'A terrorist country is asking me that?' Jaishankar tears into Pak journalist at UN
Sep 25, 2026, at 10:37 pm
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hit back at a journalist who accused India of “sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan” during an exchange on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Congress takes CEC Gyanesh Kumar protest nationwide, workers detained, water cannons used
Sep 25, 2026, at 10:05 pm
The Congress on Friday launched a nationwide protest campaign against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, with party workers taking to the streets across several states and demanding his resignation.
Sep 25, 2026, at 06:56 pm
Delhi HC issues notice to CJP leader Dipke, others over ‘AI-morphed photo’ of woman with PM Modi, asks META to remove image
India, France step up nuclear push: EDF EPR reactors discussed in New Delhi
Sep 25, 2026, at 05:33 pm
Indian and French officials recently met in New Delhi to review the ongoing engagement between India and France’s Électricité de France (EDF) on the proposed deployment of EPR nuclear reactors in India.
Greater Noida AC bus fire leaves 9 dead: Drivers deny smoking allegations, FIR tells different story
Sep 25, 2026, at 03:55 pm
Two drivers arrested in connection with a fire that engulfed an AC sleeper bus in Greater Noida have denied allegations that they were smoking inside the vehicle, which passengers claiming their act may have triggered the blaze.
Trouble for Gyanesh Kumar? Plea filed in Supreme Court seeking prosecution of CEC
Sep 25, 2026, at 03:24 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over an investigative report by The Indian Express concerning several election-related decisions taken by the Election Commission of India (ECI), media reports said.
Sep 25, 2026, at 02:13 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: An Air India pilot has been suspended after failing an alcohol test before a flight from Zurich to Delhi, weeks after a separate incident involving an Air India pilot who tested positive for marijuana, media reports said.
'Don't be selective, boycott all elections': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke's blunt message to Opposition
Sep 25, 2026, at 01:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder and convener Abhijeet Dipke has urged all Opposition parties to "take a stand" and boycott what he described as "rigged elections", instead of selectively raising the issue.
Sep 25, 2026, at 01:09 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder and convener Abhijeet Dipke on Friday said the group would launch a nationwide protest from Mumbai on October 2, marking Gandhi Jayanti, if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign within its 48-hour deadline.
'Locked' iPhone 17 at centre of mystery surrounding IIT Bombay student's death
Sep 25, 2026, at 12:13 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: An iPhone 17 has emerged as a key detail in the probe into the death of second-year IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room, media reports said.
'Rahul Gandhi is devoid of wisdom and knowledge': BJP hits back over 'vote theft' claim
Sep 25, 2026, at 11:27 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has rebutted Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's claim that "anti-incumbency" disappeared during the Modi regime due to alleged "vote theft".
India-France naval ties get boost as INS Trishul reaches Toulon for Varuna Exercise
Sep 25, 2026, at 09:58 am
INS Trishul arrived in Toulon, France, on September 22 to participate in the 24th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise ‘Varuna’ between the Indian Navy and the French Navy.
DRDO signs first Rs 500 crore deep-tech deal for indigenous quantum technology
Sep 25, 2026, at 09:45 am
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed its first high-value deep-tech project agreement under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme with start-up Zero mK India Private Limited for the indigenous development of a 20 mK dilution refrigerator for quantum applications.
Veeramani POCSO row: MK Stalin denies DMK shielding allegations, TVK hits back
Sep 25, 2026, at 12:27 am
DMK president M.K. Stalin has rejected allegations that his government attempted to protect granite businessman R. Veeramani in the POCSO case involving alleged sexual abuse of minor girls, saying no order was issued by the previous administration to shield anyone.
Rahul Gandhi calls Gyanesh Kumar ‘deshdrohi', demands his resignation; BJP hits back
Sep 24, 2026, at 11:11 pm
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday escalated his attack on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the BJP, alleging that the electoral process had been compromised and warning that the consequences extended far beyond individual elections.
IIT Bombay student’s parents begin hunger strike, demand arrest of officials
Sep 24, 2026, at 07:03 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died by suicide in his hostel room, began a hunger strike at Azad Maidan on Thursday, demanding the arrest of institution officials named in the First Information Report (FIR) registered in connection with his death.
Sep 24, 2026, at 06:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday renewed his “vote chori” attack on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, arguing that the alleged discrepancies in the electoral process had resulted in the “disappearance of anti-incumbency” against the Modi government.
Sep 24, 2026, at 06:01 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In a partial relief for Congress' Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan, the Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed that he not be treated as arrested in a 2007 Khejuri case and ordered police not to take further steps against him in the case until October 12.
Opposition readies fresh impeachment push against Gyanesh Kumar over SIR report
Sep 24, 2026, at 05:13 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Opposition is gearing up to move a fresh motion seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over an investigative report on the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR), NDTV reported.
‘Resign in 48 hours or face nationwide agitation’: CJP’s ultimatum to Gyanesh Kumar over SIR row
Sep 24, 2026, at 04:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has given Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar a 48-hour deadline to resign over an investigative media report on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) that has triggered a political controversy in the country.
‘I don’t care if you die’: Driver’s chilling response before Noida bus went up in flames
Sep 24, 2026, at 02:11 pm
Noida/IBNS: The First Information Report (FIR) related to the deadly Noida bus fire has revealed that the driver and conductor allegedly refused to stop smoking inside the bus despite passengers' appeals after they sensed a burning smell minutes before the blaze, media reports said.
Contempt case against CEC Gyanesh Kumar? Supreme Court advocate seeks AG's consent
Sep 24, 2026, at 01:58 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A Supreme Court advocate has sought the consent of Attorney General for India R. Venkataramani to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, following a recent investigative report concerning the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Days after Jamui outrage, another girl sexually harassed in Bihar; 4 arrested
Sep 24, 2026, at 01:13 pm
Patna/IBNS: In another shocking incident in Bihar, a teenage girl was allegedly sexually harassed in Samastipur, days after a similar incident in the state triggered widespread outrage, media reports said.
‘Gyanesh, it’s done bro!’: CJP turns up heat on CEC after explosive SIR report
Sep 24, 2026, at 11:43 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the political storm over an investigative report on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has stepped up pressure on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, calling for reforms in the Election Commission of India (ECI).
9 burnt to death as sleeper bus carrying 35 catches fire on Noida highway
Sep 24, 2026, at 10:46 am
Noida/IBNS: At least nine people, including a woman, were burnt to death and several others were injured after a sleeper tourist bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, late Wednesday night, media reports said.
Aaditya Thackeray rejects ₹500-crore notice from Disha Salian's father, says 'will not apologise'
Sep 24, 2026, at 12:32 am
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has rejected a ₹500-crore defamation notice issued by Satish Salian, father of late celebrity manager Disha Salian, over two posts published on Thackeray's X account.