Big Rail boost: Bengaluru–Mumbai Express launched, Vande Bharat sleeper coming soon
May 17, 2026, at 09:04 pm
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off an express train between Bengaluru and Mumbai, marking a significant step in strengthening rail connectivity between Karnataka and Maharashtra.
May 17, 2026, at 07:17 pm
PM Narendra Modi, accompanied by his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten, visited the iconic water management structure of the nation, the Afsluitdijk, a trip that has more than symbolic importance for India.
May 17, 2026, at 07:00 pm
Kolkata: Maulana Mohammad Shafique Qasmi, the Chief Imam of Kolkata’s historic Nakhoda Masjid, welcomed the state government’s order banning namaz on roads without special administrative permission, saying public thoroughfares should remain free for commuters and vehicles.
India, Netherlands elevate ties to Strategic Partnership; adopt ambitious 2026–2030 roadmap
May 17, 2026, at 05:09 pm
Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten on Saturday agreed to elevate the India-Netherlands bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership, setting the stage for deeper collaboration through focused, time-bound initiatives and joint action plans.
Jodhpur horror: Two sisters end their lives after alleged years of assault and police inaction
May 17, 2026, at 01:07 pm
A woman in rural Jodhpur allegedly died by suicide in March 2026 after years of gang-rape, blackmail, and extortion, according to a complaint filed by her younger sister.
India rejects Indus Waters Arbitration ruling, calls tribunal 'illegally constituted'
May 17, 2026, at 11:58 am
India on Saturday strongly rejected a fresh ruling issued by what it called an “illegally constituted” Court of Arbitration (CoA) under the Indus Waters Treaty, declaring the decision “null and void”.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay keeps home, police, welfare in tight grip as TVK unveils first cabinet
May 17, 2026, at 11:28 am
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Friday announced the portfolios for his maiden cabinet, retaining powerful departments including home, police, general administration, women’s welfare, and youth welfare in a move widely viewed as a strong political message to the constituencies that fuelled Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s rise to power.
Blaze on Rajdhani Express sparks panic near Kota, passengers escape unhurt
May 17, 2026, at 10:02 am
A massive fire broke out in the B-1 AC coach of the Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express near Vikramgarh Alot railway station in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district, which is under the Kota division, early Sunday morning.
What is Captagon? The dangerous ‘Jihadi Drug’ behind NCB’s massive Rs. 182-crore bust
May 16, 2026, at 04:41 pm
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), under its high-profile Operation RAGEPILL, has unearthed an international drug trafficking syndicate and seized approximately 227.7 kilograms of Captagon tablets and powder, marking India’s first-ever seizure of the notorious psychotropic drug, according to an official government statement.
Fresh arrest rocks NEET 2026: Pune Biology Professor held as leak probe widens
May 16, 2026, at 04:22 pm
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday arrested a biology teacher who was part of the National Testing Agency’s paper-setting committee for the 2026 NEET-UG entrance examination held on May 3, according to media reports.
Kathak to Garba: Indian diaspora stuns PM Modi with grand welcome in Amsterdam
May 16, 2026, at 03:58 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand and vibrant welcome from members of the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in the Netherlands on Friday, leaving the leader visibly impressed as he described the reception as “very special.”
‘Geography or history’: Indian Army chief issues blunt warning to Pakistan over terror support
May 16, 2026, at 02:37 pm
Chief of Army Staff Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday delivered a strong warning to Pakistan, saying the country would have to decide whether it wanted to remain “part of geography or history” if it continued to shelter terrorists and support anti-India activities.
Gig workers observe nationwide strike over fuel prices, low wages
May 16, 2026, at 02:25 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Gig workers across India are observing a five-hour nationwide strike on Saturday protesting against soaring fuel prices, stagnant wages and lack of social security benefits, media reports said.
India, UAE ink key energy deals during Modi’s visit amid West Asia tensions
May 16, 2026, at 02:04 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India and UAE have signed strategic deals on a number of sectors including energy during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit amid the simmering geopolitical tension centred on West Asia conflict, media reports said.
‘There can be no better Bengal CM’: Mithun Chakraborty praises Suvendu Adhikari
May 16, 2026, at 01:07 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mithun Chakraborty, who actively campaigned in the 2026 Assembly elections, has described Suvendu Adhikari as the best Chief Minister West Bengal could have had.
PM Modi adviser Sanjeev Sanyal frontrunner for Bengal Finance Minister: Report
May 16, 2026, at 12:43 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Almost a week into governance, the inaugural Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is yet to announce the Finance Minister as part of the cabinet expansion.
FIR against Abhishek Banerjee over ‘provocative speeches’ during West Bengal poll campaign
May 16, 2026, at 12:01 am
An FIR has been registered against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee at the Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station over allegations of delivering provocative and inflammatory speeches during the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election campaign.
PM Modi shoots down ‘foreign travel tax’ rumour in rare public rebuttal
May 15, 2026, at 11:24 pm
In a rare direct rebuttal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly denied a media report claiming that the government was considering a cess or tax on foreign travel.
NEET paper leak shock: CBI arrests Pune professor, calls him ‘kingpin’ of massive scam
May 15, 2026, at 10:30 pm
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Pune-based chemistry professor, PV Kulkarni, accusing him of being the key conspirator—or “kingpin”—in the alleged NEET-UG paper leak case that has impacted lakhs of aspirants across India.
Over 1.18 Lakh devotees flock to Leh as sacred Buddha relics exposition creates history in Ladakh
May 15, 2026, at 05:54 pm
The Sacred Exposition of the Holy Buddha relics in Ladakh recently concluded at the Dharma Centre in Leh, drawing people from all walks of life who gathered to pay their final respects to Lord Buddha.
May 15, 2026, at 05:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar appeared to signal rebellion soon after party supremo Mamata Banerjee removed her as the chief whip in the Lok Sabha.
MP High Court Declares Bhojshala a Temple, Strikes Down ASI Order Permitting Namaz
May 15, 2026, at 04:57 pm
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday declared the Bhojshala Temple–Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar as a temple dedicated to Hindu Goddess Saraswati, setting aside a 2003 Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) order that had permitted Muslims to offer namaz at the site.
‘Even ex-CM can be probed’: Suvendu Adhikari’s big statement on RG Kar case
May 15, 2026, at 04:47 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said his immediate predecessor Mamata Banerjee or any other minister could come under the scanner as part of the probe into the alleged mishandling of the RG Kar rape-murder case.
May 15, 2026, at 03:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The RG Kar rape-murder case, which had sent shockwaves across the country, returned to the spotlight on Friday after West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari suspended three IPS officers over their handling of the incident.
Modi’s UAE visit delivers major defence, energy deals amid Middle East tensions
May 15, 2026, at 03:07 pm
India and the United Arab Emirates on Friday signed a series of agreements covering strategic defence cooperation, petroleum reserves and the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Gulf nation, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.
BRICS sideline: Jaishankar holds crucial talks with Iran as West Asia tensions
May 15, 2026, at 01:58 pm
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the evolving situation in West Asia, where escalating tensions between Iran and the United States have heightened regional instability.
Suvendu Adhikari resigns as Nandigram MLA, keeps Bhabanipur seat
May 15, 2026, at 01:49 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday resigned as the MLA from Nandigram in accordance with constitutional norms after winning from two assembly constituencies in the 2026 state elections.
'Vande Mataram' now compulsory in Bengal schools as new BJP govt issues sweeping order
May 15, 2026, at 01:16 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal has made it mandatory to sing the national song Vande Mataram during morning assemblies in all state-run schools.
Bengal govt announces statewide crackdown on illegal parking rackets, unauthorised fee collection
May 14, 2026, at 10:56 pm
West Bengal Urban Development & Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul has announced a statewide crackdown on illegal parking rackets, introducing new restrictions to regulate parking practices and curb unauthorised fee collection across urban areas.
Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Santanu Sinha Biswas arrested in land-grabbing case
May 14, 2026, at 10:34 pm
Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Santanu Sinha Biswas was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday in connection with an ongoing probe into alleged land-grabbing and extortion, officials said.