Modi says govt taking steps to shield Indians from impact of Middle East crisis
Mar 28, 2026, at 05:25 pm
Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government is taking all possible measures to ensure that the impact of the ongoing crisis in West Asia does not burden Indian citizens.
Bengal polls a ‘fight for liberation from fear’, says Amit Shah as he unveils TMC chargesheet
Mar 28, 2026, at 04:45 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is aiming to end the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), are a fight for “liberation from fear”, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday.
Mar 28, 2026, at 03:00 pm
A pre-wedding photoshoot at the iconic Bettada Bhairaveshwara Temple in Karnataka turned violent after a group of photographers were allegedly assaulted by locals, media reports said.
Shock in Abu Dhabi: Ballistic missile debris injures 5 Indians near KEZAD
Mar 28, 2026, at 02:02 pm
At least five Indian nationals were injured in the United Arab Emirates after being struck by falling debris following the interception of a ballistic missile near Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), officials said.
IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at Delhi airport due to engine failure
Mar 28, 2026, at 01:28 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: An IndiGo flight carrying 161 passengers made an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Saturday following an engine failure, media reports said.
15 Years of TMC rule under fire— Amit Shah to unveil 'chargesheet' against Mamata govt today
Mar 28, 2026, at 11:18 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on Saturday unveil a list of allegations against the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal, calling it a "chargesheet" against the ruling dispensation of the poll-bound state.
Clashes mar Ram Navami processions in Murshidabad ahead of West Bengal assembly polls
Mar 28, 2026, at 12:21 am
Parts of Murshidabad witnessed unrest on Friday after Ram Navami processions escalated into violent confrontations, involving stone-pelting, property damage, and arson, media reports said.
PM Modi chairs meet with CMs, invokes 'Team India' spirit amid Middle East crisis
Mar 27, 2026, at 11:26 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors to review India’s preparedness in view of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its potential impact.
India backs Bangladesh’s call for justice over 1971 atrocities, slams Pakistan’s ‘denial’
Mar 27, 2026, at 10:54 pm
India on Friday expressed support for Bangladesh’s pursuit of justice over the atrocities committed during the Bangladesh Liberation War, calling out Pakistan for continuing to deny its actions.
Big win for India: Japan steps up funding for Metro Rail, hospitals, farming projects
Mar 27, 2026, at 05:49 pm
The Government of Japan has committed an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan of JPY 275.858 billion (approximately ₹16,420 crore) to India for four major development projects spanning urban transport, healthcare, and agriculture across Punjab, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
‘Feeling blessed’: PM Modi attends Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Temple virtually
Mar 27, 2026, at 04:11 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually joined the Surya Tilak ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and offered prayers to Lord Rama.
Mar 27, 2026, at 03:43 pm
Allahabad/IBNS: In a significant observation, the Allahabad High Court on Friday said it is not a crime for a married man to be in a consensual live-in relationship with an adult woman, according to media reports.
Mar 27, 2026, at 01:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has dismissed speculation about a possible lockdown to tackle the energy crisis amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.
Tension erupts at Karnataka Medical College after professor proposes to student
Mar 27, 2026, at 12:40 am
Chaos broke out at Sri Siddhartha Medical College (SSMC) when an assistant professor publicly proposed to a female student in front of his class, sparking outrage among students who physically assaulted him.
Indian among 2 killed as missile debris rains down after mid-air interception in Abu Dhabi
Mar 26, 2026, at 09:09 pm
An Indian national was killed, and several others were injured after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell over a populated area in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, authorities confirmed.
India assures stable energy supplies with 60-day fuel stock despite West Asia crisis
Mar 26, 2026, at 07:21 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The government of India has confirmed that the country has sufficient oil and fuel supplies for nearly two months, urging citizens not to panic over rumours of shortages.
PM Modi to chair meeting with CMs tomorrow amid West Asia conflict
Mar 26, 2026, at 04:58 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday chair a meeting with all Chief Ministers to review the preparedness of states amid the growing challenges posed by the West Asia conflict.
Mar 26, 2026, at 12:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has slammed Pakistan over its reported role as a mediator in the West Asia conflict, asserting that India is not a “dalaal (broker) nation”, media reports said.
Iran allows India, four other ‘friendly nations’ access to Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia conflict
Mar 26, 2026, at 11:18 am
Tehran/New Delhi/IBNS: Iran has opened the strategic Strait of Hormuz for five friendly nations, including India, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, media reports said.
13 killed as bus, lorry collide and catch fire in Andhra Pradesh
Mar 26, 2026, at 10:39 am
Vijayawada/IBNS: At least 13 people were killed and several others injured after a private travel bus collided with a tipper lorry and caught fire in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram in the early hours of Thursday, media reports said.
'Zero tolerance': ECI removes 7 CAPF personnel from Bengal poll duty for attending Iftar party
Mar 26, 2026, at 02:06 am
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Seven personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces deployed for election duty in West Bengal have been removed from the state after violating conduct rules by attending an Iftar gathering, sources in the Election Commission of India (ECI) said.
Mar 25, 2026, at 11:32 pm
In a sharp rebuke, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has warned of possible criminal contempt proceedings after an alleged attempt was made to question his judicial order through personal channels.
'Battle for 24, Akbar Road': Congress heads to court over ‘heritage’ HQ eviction
Mar 25, 2026, at 09:43 pm
The Indian National Congress is preparing to move court against the Centre’s directive asking it to vacate its long-time headquarters at 24 Akbar Road, calling the move an attack on the party’s legacy.
Bengal polls: BJP releases 3rd candidate list, fields RG Kar victim's mother from Panihati
Mar 25, 2026, at 09:32 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the candidature of Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
‘Worst form of secondary victimisation’: Supreme Court raps Gurugram Police over child abuse probe
Mar 25, 2026, at 03:11 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Gurugram Police, calling its handling of a child abuse case the “height of insensitivity”, media reports said.
India can help ease Middle East tensions: Iran envoy as Trump pushes talks
Mar 25, 2026, at 01:26 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Iran believes India can play an effective role in easing tensions in West Asia, the country’s ambassador to New Delhi, Mohammad Fathali, said.
Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi admitted to Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Mar 25, 2026, at 02:30 am
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi late Tuesday evening, March 24, 2026, due to feeling unwell from weather changes, sources said.
'No permission needed': Centre on Indian tankers sailing through Hormuz amid Middle East tensions
Mar 24, 2026, at 11:33 pm
Several Indian-flagged tankers have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, even as the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt global shipping, the Centre said on Tuesday.
Trump calls Modi as Hormuz crisis deepens, both stress keeping key oil route open
Mar 24, 2026, at 09:05 pm
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a crucial conversation as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with both leaders underlining the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global stability.
'Do ED officers lose rights when on duty?' Supreme Court grills Mamata govt over I-PAC raid row
Mar 24, 2026, at 08:24 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India has raised pointed questions to the West Bengal government during a hearing on alleged interference in Enforcement Directorate (ED) operations linked to a political consultancy firm.