US woman alleges sexual assault at Karnataka homestay; owner among 2 arrested
Apr 22, 2026, at 01:41 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: A woman from the United States has alleged she was sexually assaulted at a homestay in Karnataka’s Kodagu district, according to media reports.
Pahalgam, one year on: The attack that shook India and the response that redefined power
Apr 22, 2026, at 01:36 am
On April 22 last year, what began as a routine tourist day in the lush green expanse of Pahalgam quickly spiralled into one of the deadliest terror attacks Jammu and Kashmir had witnessed in decades.
'Breached every standard of public conduct': Amit Shah blasts Kharge’s ‘terrorist’ remark
Apr 21, 2026, at 10:40 pm
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing him of lowering the standards of public discourse after he referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “terrorist”.
Woman blindfolds boyfriend for ‘proposal’, burns him alive in Bengaluru
Apr 21, 2026, at 09:30 pm
A shocking case of murder has emerged from Bengaluru, where a 27-year-old woman allegedly killed her boyfriend by luring him into a fake “proposal” setup, tying him to a chair, and setting him on fire.
Apr 21, 2026, at 07:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Election Commission of India’s crackdown on bike usage in poll-bound constituencies of West Bengal has triggered sharp political reactions, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressing shock and anger over the move.
Apr 21, 2026, at 06:24 pm
Patna/IBNS: Bihar Independent MLA Pappu Yadav has triggered a political controversy with his remarks alleging widespread exploitation of women in politics, reigniting debate over women’s representation and safety in public life.
‘PM Modi is a terrorist’: Mallikarjun Kharge sparks row; BJP hits back
Apr 21, 2026, at 05:41 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday sparked a major political controversy after calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “terrorist” while campaigning in poll-bound Tamil Nadu.
96-hour liquor ban in Bengal ahead of polls as EC flags ‘unusual’ sales surge
Apr 21, 2026, at 01:42 am
The Election Commission of India has advanced the liquor ban in West Bengal, enforcing it earlier than usual ahead of the April 23 polling.
'I won’t bend': Delhi High Court judge rejects Kejriwal’s recusal plea in sharp rebuke
Apr 20, 2026, at 09:28 pm
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma refused to step aside from hearing the Delhi liquor policy case, declaring her oath is to the Constitution and not to “pressure” or litigants’ perceptions.
Big boost to India-Morocco ties as INS Sudarshini wraps key visit
Apr 20, 2026, at 06:38 pm
The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini concluded a productive port call at Casablanca on April 18, 2026, marking a key step in strengthening maritime cooperation between India and Morocco under the ongoing Lokayan 26 deployment.
Top Indian military chief heads to UK — Big defence talks on the table
Apr 20, 2026, at 06:28 pm
General Anil Chauhan, India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), will undertake a three-day official visit to the United Kingdom beginning April 19, at the invitation of Sir Richard Knighton, signalling deepening defence ties between the two countries.
India, South Korea set $50 billion trade target — Big boost to economic ties
Apr 20, 2026, at 06:17 pm
India and South Korea on Monday announced the two nations target to expand their bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030.
3,000 troops, 5 warships: India-Russia pact signals major defence shift
Apr 20, 2026, at 05:05 pm
The Indo-Russian Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS), signed in 2025, has been reported to have come into force, enabling reciprocal access to military facilities such as bases, ports, and airfields primarily for logistical support, supplies, and operational needs.
Passengers panic mid-air as Fly91 flight to Hubballi circles for 4 hours amid bad weather
Apr 20, 2026, at 02:30 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Panic gripped passengers aboard a Fly91 flight that remained airborne for nearly four hours due to bad weather, with a viral video showing flyers in tears and praying for safety, media reports said.
‘Silence is not a virtue’: Namita Thapar hits back at criticism over Namaz video
Apr 20, 2026, at 01:54 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Entrepreneur Namita Thapar has hit back at critics who targeted her for a video discussing the health benefits of Namaz.
15 killed, 20 injured as bus plunges into gorge in J&K’s Udhampur
Apr 20, 2026, at 12:51 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: At least 15 people were killed and around 20 others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Monday, media reports said.
Who is Dinesh Trivedi? Ex-Railway Minister likely to be India’s next Bangladesh envoy
Apr 20, 2026, at 09:34 am
Former Union Minister Dinesh Trivedi is likely to be appointed as India’s next envoy to Bangladesh, marking a departure from the usual practice of assigning career diplomats to such key foreign postings.
Security alert at Srinagar Airport: Two US nationals detained after satellite phone found in luggage
Apr 19, 2026, at 08:37 pm
At least two US nationals were detained at Srinagar Airport on Sunday after security officials recovered a satellite phone — a prohibited item — from their luggage during a routine check.
India’s Ocean mission expands: IOS SAGAR exits Phuket after key naval drills
Apr 19, 2026, at 02:43 pm
The Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, onboard INS Sunayna, departed Phuket, Thailand, on April 17, 2026, after completing a high-tempo three-day Operational Turnaround (OTR), marking the successful conclusion of its second port call during the ongoing deployment.
'You gave clearance': Distress call from Indian tanker after Iran firing in Hormuz
Apr 19, 2026, at 01:39 pm
Two Indian-flagged oil tankers were forced to turn back in the Strait of Hormuz after coming under fire from Iranian gunboats, amid escalating tensions in the ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict.
PM Modi accuses Trinamool of ‘betrayal’ over women’s quota bill; Mamata hits back
Apr 19, 2026, at 01:15 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Trinamool Congress of opposing women’s political empowerment, alleging the party blocked the 33% reservation bill in Parliament.
Modi’s Women’s Bill: Slow burner or strategic blunder?
Apr 19, 2026, at 11:35 am
New Delhi/IBNS: “Even Chanakya would have been astonished by your political shrewdness,” when Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra aimed that remark at Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha, it drew laughter—but also captured the essence of what unfolded: a legislative defeat that may have been politically premeditated.
PM Modi apologises for women’s bill failure, accuses opposition of ‘foeticide’ of rights
Apr 18, 2026, at 09:47 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday issued a public apology to the country’s women following the failure of the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament, while sharply criticising Opposition parties for blocking the legislation, and accusing them of 'foeticide' of women's rights.
New Delhi summons Iranian envoy after firing on 2 Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Apr 18, 2026, at 08:25 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India has summoned Iran’s Ambassador, Mohammad Fathali, to formally protest after an Indian-flagged vessel came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
‘Similar incidents in Axis Bank’: Maharashtra CM's wife Amruta Fadnavis on TCS Nashik case
Apr 18, 2026, at 04:05 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has referred to her previous experience at Axis Bank while responding to the recent case linked to a business process outsourcing unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik.
PM Modi to address the nation at 8:30 pm tonight after women’s quota bill defeat in Lok Sabha
Apr 18, 2026, at 03:53 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8:30 pm on Saturday, a day after the women’s reservation bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha.
TCS breaks silence on Nida Khan: ‘No HR role, no power’ in Nashik case
Apr 18, 2026, at 11:21 am
Nashik/IBNS: Amid an ongoing probe into allegations of sexual abuse and forced religious conversion, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has clarified that one of the accused, Nida Khan, did not hold any leadership role within the organisation.
9 killed as tourist van plunges into a gorge in Tamil Nadu’s Valparai Hills
Apr 17, 2026, at 11:35 pm
At least nine people were killed and four others critically injured after a tourist van fell into a deep gorge in the Valparai hills of Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore district on Friday.
Allahabad High Court seeks probe into Rahul Gandhi's dual citizenship allegation
Apr 17, 2026, at 10:33 pm
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Friday said allegations that Rahul Gandhi holds dual citizenship warrant an inquiry.
'Am I a terrorist?' Supreme Court refuses relief to Pawan Khera, keeps bail stay intact
Apr 17, 2026, at 10:25 pm
The Supreme Court of India on Friday declined to vacate its stay on the Telangana High Court’s order granting transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case registered in Assam.