'No country more essential than India': US envoy signals Trump visit next year
Jan 12, 2026, at 07:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The United States has described India as its most essential partner globally, with ambassador-designate Sergio Gor underlining the strategic importance of New Delhi in Washington’s foreign policy.
Modi–Merz meeting delivers big win for Indians: Germany allows visa-free airport transit
Jan 12, 2026, at 05:31 pm
Germany on Monday announced a visa-free airport transit facility for Indian citizens during bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Gandhinagar.
Indian Minister flies to Israel to boost blue food security — Here’s what’s planned
Jan 12, 2026, at 04:03 pm
Indian Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh will undertake an official visit to Israel from January 13–15 at the invitation of Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Avi Dichter, to participate in the Second Global Summit on Blue Food Security: Sea the Future, being held in Eilat.
Vijay’s Jana Nayagan reaches Supreme Court after CBFC row, release in limbo
Jan 12, 2026, at 03:28 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The makers of Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan on Monday moved the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court interim order that stayed a single-judge directive asking the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a UA certificate to the film, media reports said.
DRDO’s man-portable missile nails moving target in dramatic top-attack test
Jan 12, 2026, at 03:27 pm
The Third Generation Fire & Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM), featuring top-attack capability, was successfully flight-tested against a moving target in the KK Ranges, Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra, by the DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory, Hyderabad, on Sunday.
Kite diplomacy in Ahmedabad: Modi, German Chancellor share rare moment
Jan 12, 2026, at 02:58 pm
The Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad witnessed a rare moment of political bonhomie on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen flying kites alongside visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
ED moves Supreme Court seeking CBI FIR against Mamata Banerjee over I-PAC raid chaos
Jan 12, 2026, at 01:35 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved the Supreme Court seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly obstructing the central probe agency’s raid at political consultancy firm I-PAC, Bar and Bench reported.
Jan 11, 2026, at 11:00 pm
Suspected Pakistani drones were detected near the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) in the Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir, triggering a high alert among security forces, officials said.
Jan 11, 2026, at 08:36 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for the Kutch and Saurashtra regions in Rajkot, asserting that India is advancing with “remarkable certainty” at a time of heightened global uncertainty.
Ayodhya: Tense moments at Ram Temple after Kashmiri man tries to offer namaz inside complex
Jan 11, 2026, at 03:41 pm
A Kashmiri man was arrested after allegedly attempting to offer namaz inside the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya, sources told India Today.
Communal tensions in Tripura’s Unakoti leave several injured, houses destroyed
Jan 11, 2026, at 12:21 pm
Tension erupted between two communities in Tripura’s Unakoti district on Saturday following a dispute over subscription collection for a local fair, leaving at least five to six people injured and several houses damaged by fire, media reports said.
Non-veg food barred across Ayodhya Dham, online delivery platforms warned
Jan 11, 2026, at 12:05 pm
Ayodhya Food Commissioner Manik Chandra Singh on Saturday announced a complete ban on the sale and consumption of non-vegetarian food in hotels and restaurants across Ayodhya Dham, citing the city’s religious and cultural significance.
X blocks 3,500 posts, deletes 600 accounts after Centre flags obscene content: Report
Jan 11, 2026, at 11:30 am
Social media platform X has blocked 3,500 posts and removed nearly 600 accounts after the Centre flagged widespread circulation of obscene content on the platform, NDTV reported, quoting government sources.
Small plane crash in Odisha leaves 6 injured—What happened just 10 km after takeoff?
Jan 10, 2026, at 04:34 pm
At least six people were injured when a small aircraft crashed near Jalda A Block in the Raghunathpali area of Rourkela, Odisha, on Saturday, according to media reports.
IPAC raid row escalates! ED drags Mamata Banerjee to Supreme Court after High Court chaos
Jan 10, 2026, at 04:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday approached the Supreme Court seeking an urgent hearing in the case concerning West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s alleged resistance to the agency’s raid at the IPAC office and its head, Pratik Jain's residence, media reports said.
Breakthrough in India–EU trade deal? Goyal’s Brussels visit sparks fresh optimism
Jan 10, 2026, at 03:08 pm
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has concluded a two-day visit to Brussels on January 8–9, marking a significant step forward in negotiations for the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Jan 10, 2026, at 01:55 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: A major political storm erupted after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out coordinated raids on January 8 at six locations in West Bengal and four in Delhi linked to election management firm I-PAC.
India vs NYC Mayor: MEA hits back after Mamdani backs jailed activist Umar Khalid
Jan 10, 2026, at 10:57 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government on Friday strongly objected to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s letter expressing solidarity with jailed activist Umar Khalid, urging the US lawmaker to focus on his responsibilities at home.
Madras High Court stays UA certification for Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, no release until Jan 21
Jan 09, 2026, at 11:35 pm
The Madras High Court on Friday stayed an earlier single-judge order directing the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a UA certificate to Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay, and posted the matter for further hearing on January 21 after the Pongal holidays.
Bengal ED raids row deepens as Mamata Banerjee leads rally, BJP demands action
Jan 09, 2026, at 10:34 pm
The confrontation between the Centre and the West Bengal government over the Enforcement Directorate’s raids on political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) and its co-founder Pratik Jain intensified on Friday, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee leading a protest rally in Kolkata and the BJP accusing her of deep involvement in corruption.
India rejects US claim on trade deal; says Modi–Trump talks ongoing, negotiations ‘never stalled'
Jan 09, 2026, at 09:06 pm
India on Friday strongly rejected remarks by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that a long-pending India–US trade agreement failed to materialise because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not make a phone call to President Donald Trump, calling the characterisation of the talks “not accurate”.
Why Trump’s Venezuela gambit won’t rock India’s oil strategy
Jan 09, 2026, at 08:18 pm
US President Donald Trump has justified the military operation that allegedly captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife as a move to prosecute them in New York on charges of drug trafficking and links to cartels designated as terrorist groups.
Indian Railways rolls out TAG 2026: 122 new trains, 549 speeded-up services across India
Jan 09, 2026, at 07:32 pm
Under the Timetable of Trains (TAG) 2026, Indian Railways has rolled out a wide-ranging network upgrade, introducing new trains, extending existing services, increasing frequencies, converting select services into Superfast trains and significantly reducing travel times across railway zones.
India strengthens military ties as COAS Dwivedi wraps up key UAE–Sri Lanka visit
Jan 09, 2026, at 06:55 pm
Indian Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi has concluded his official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from January 5 to 8, reinforcing India’s commitment to deepening defence cooperation, enhancing military-to-military engagement and strengthening strategic partnerships in West Asia and the Indian Ocean Region.
India, UAE join forces in historic Antarctic mission — What they’re discovering will surprise you
Jan 09, 2026, at 04:57 pm
Researchers from Khalifa University in the UAE have joined Indian scientists for India’s 45th Antarctic Expedition at the Maitri research station, officials confirmed.
Jan 09, 2026, at 04:00 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad on January 12 to review the progress of the India–Germany Strategic Partnership, officials said on Friday.
Jana Nayagan controversy: Madras HC steps in, orders CBFC to clear Vijay film
Jan 09, 2026, at 03:05 pm
Chennai/IBNS: The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a U/A certificate to Vijay-starrer upcoming Tamil film Jana Nayagan, clearing the way for its theatrical release, media reports said.
Dragged by police outside Amit Shah’s office! 8 TMC MPs detained as ED row explodes
Jan 09, 2026, at 11:22 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Eight Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs on Friday staged a protest outside Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s office, escalating the party’s confrontation with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) raids linked to the alleged coal scam.
India to roll out vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology by 2026 to boost road safety
Jan 08, 2026, at 11:06 pm
The Government of India is preparing to introduce Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology nationwide by the end of 2026, a move aimed at significantly improving road safety and reducing accidents.
Jan 08, 2026, at 10:44 pm
Police in Gujarat’s Bharuch district have uncovered an illegal immigration racket in which forged marriage and divorce documents were allegedly used to help a local woman travel to the United Kingdom on a dependent visa, media reports said.