Jul 18, 2026, at 11:44 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, on Saturday said no medical treatment should be administered to the activist without her consent, hours after he was removed by police from New Delhi's Jantar Mantar, where he had been on a hunger strike since June 28.
Jul 18, 2026, at 10:55 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The protest against the central government over the alleged NEET paper leak intensified on Saturday, with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke launching an indefinite hunger strike after activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Jantar Mantar Protest: Cops remove Sonam Wangchuk from protest site, admitted to hospital
Jul 18, 2026, at 09:10 am
Activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday, where he had been on an indefinite hunger strike for the past 21 days, and was admitted to a hospital after his health reportedly deteriorated.
CCPA cracks down on SpiceJet, imposes ₹1 lakh fine over deceptive booking practices
Jul 17, 2026, at 09:26 pm
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹1 lakh on SpiceJet for using "dark patterns" on its flight-booking platform, ruling that the airline enrolled customers in its loyalty programme and marketing communications without obtaining valid, informed consent.
National-level shooter missing from Bengal's Howrah, last seen at railway station
Jul 17, 2026, at 08:59 pm
Police in West Bengal have launched a search for 15-year-old national-level shooter Damayanti Sen, who has been missing since Thursday afternoon after leaving her home in Howrah to buy household items, media reports said.
'Land records don't prove citizenship:' Calcutta HC in alleged Bangladeshi intruder case
Jul 17, 2026, at 08:11 pm
The Calcutta High Court has observed that land records cannot be treated as proof of Indian citizenship while hearing the case of Nasir Mollah, a man detained in West Bengal last month on allegations of being a Bangladeshi intruder.
ED recovers ₹40 lakh cash, gold from Bengal madrasa in 'terror funding' probe
Jul 17, 2026, at 07:19 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said it recovered Rs 40 lakh in cash and 180 grams of gold coins from a madrasa in West Bengal while conducting searches across four states on Thursday as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged terror funding and illegal infiltration network.
Historic day for Daman: First direct Delhi flight takes off from NAMO Airport
Jul 17, 2026, at 03:11 pm
Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, along with Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Administrator Praful Patel, on Thursday flagged off the inaugural Alliance Air flight on the Daman–Delhi–Daman route from the newly operational NAMO Airport in Daman.
India's Rail Revolution Begins: First Hydrogen train hits the tracks
Jul 17, 2026, at 02:34 pm
India on Friday joined a select group of nations, including the United States, after unveiling the country's first indigenous hydrogen-powered train, marking a major step towards zero-emission rail transport and clean-fuel technology.
Tragedy in Bengal: Two children among three killed as train hits school van
Jul 17, 2026, at 12:13 pm
Baharampur/IBNS: Three people, including two children, were killed after a passenger train collided with a school van in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Friday morning, according to media reports.
Outrage in Maharashtra after 12-year-old girl bludgeoned to death; SIT formed as suspect arrested
Jul 16, 2026, at 11:35 pm
A 12-year-old girl was found dead in her home in a village in Maharashtra's Wardha district on Wednesday evening, sparking outrage among locals.
Kejriwal backs Sonam Wangchuk for education minister, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's removal
Jul 16, 2026, at 11:00 pm
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday demanded the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and called for education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk to be appointed in his place.
BMC seeks Rs 22 crore from Taj Mahal Palace Hotel over 26/11-era security barricades
Jul 16, 2026, at 10:42 pm
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a fresh demand notice to the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, asking it to pay Rs 22.03 crore as occupation charges for public roads and footpaths occupied by security installations put in place after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
Jul 16, 2026, at 08:22 pm
In a decision that could have significant implications for India's ethanol-blending programme, the Raipur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ruled in favour of a vehicle owner who alleged that damage caused by E20 petrol led to repeated engine problems in his car.
One dead, around 100 devotees injured in stampede-like situation at Rath Yatra in Puri
Jul 16, 2026, at 07:14 pm
Puri, Odisha/IBNS: A stampede-like situation during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri claimed the life of one devotee and left around 100 others injured on Thursday, according to officials.
Jul 16, 2026, at 06:55 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Actor-turned-politician Koel Mallick resigned from the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, delivering another setback to the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Jul 16, 2026, at 05:20 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out searches at 13 locations across four states as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation into the alleged illegal infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas into India, officials said.
'Why introduce a new language in Class 9?' Supreme Court questions Centre's policy
Jul 16, 2026, at 03:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over the introduction of a third language in Class 9, observing that adding a new subject just before board examinations could place an unnecessary burden on students, media reports said.
'Save Sonam Wangchuk's life': Delhi High Court to Centre as hunger strike enters Day 19
Jul 16, 2026, at 01:37 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Centre to take all necessary steps to safeguard the health of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite hunger strike entered its 19th day, media reports said.
Jul 16, 2026, at 12:02 am
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari met Flipkart Group Chief Executive Officer Kalyan Krishnamurthy and senior company executives on Tuesday to discuss expanding digital commerce, supporting small businesses and creating employment opportunities in the state.
FIR against YouTuber-politician Manish Kashyap, 3 influencers over posts on Nitin Gadkari, E20 fuel
Jul 15, 2026, at 11:45 pm
An FIR has been registered in Nagpur against four social media influencers, including YouTuber-turned-politician Manish Kashyap, for allegedly spreading false and defamatory content targeting Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari over the ongoing debate surrounding E20 ethanol-blended petrol.
Karnataka doctor found murdered in Dharwad apartment, 8-year-old son injured; wife questioned
Jul 15, 2026, at 11:19 pm
A 45-year-old anesthesiologist was found murdered inside his apartment in Karnataka's Dharwad, while his eight-year-old son was discovered with stab injuries in another room, police said on Tuesday.
Bear Grylls puts PM Modi among world's 'best leaders', says 'the best ones were never the loudest'
Jul 15, 2026, at 09:44 pm
British adventurer and television personality Bear Grylls has heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, placing him alongside former US President Barack Obama and Britain's Prince William as among the finest leaders he has met.
India-UK Trade deal goes live: Modi calls it a ‘significant moment’
Jul 15, 2026, at 06:04 pm
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), described as one of the biggest trade deals of modern times, came into force on Wednesday, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling it a "significant moment" in bilateral ties.
Jul 15, 2026, at 05:19 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday granted conditional permission to Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) to hold its annual July 21 Martyrs' Day programme in front of Birla Planetarium instead of its traditional venue at Esplanade.
Fresh jolt to Mamata Banerjee as her 'Man Friday' Madan Mitra switches to Ritabrata-led rebel camp
Jul 15, 2026, at 04:08 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In a significant political development for West Bengal, senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and former state minister Madan Mitra resigned from the Mamata Banerjee-led party on Wednesday and joined the rebel faction headed by Ritabrata Banerjee.
Electric scooter spark possibly triggers deadly Noida building fire, two dead
Jul 15, 2026, at 02:57 pm
At least two people died after a fire broke out at a residential building in Noida, trapping around 50 people inside, media reports said on Wednesday.
'Don't pay bribes, I will stand with you': Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's bold anti-corruption message
Jul 15, 2026, at 01:07 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has reiterated his government's commitment to fighting corruption, asserting that no one will be allowed to engage in corrupt practices during his tenure, media reports said.
Jul 15, 2026, at 11:54 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking urgent medical intervention, including force-feeding of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, amid growing concerns over his health as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 18th day on Wednesday, media reports said.
'Modi influenced Putin, helped avert Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine': Polish Minister
Jul 14, 2026, at 10:45 pm
Poland has praised India's efforts to prevent the Russia-Ukraine war from escalating, with Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the few global leaders whose views are taken seriously by Russian President Vladimir Putin.