'Extremely vilifying': Delhi High Court to begin contempt proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal
May 14, 2026, at 09:31 pm
The Delhi High Court on Thursday announced contempt proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal and several senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party, with Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma accusing them of running a coordinated campaign to defame and intimidate the judiciary.
Bar Council seeks Mamata Banerjee’s practice records after her appearance in Calcutta High Court
May 14, 2026, at 07:35 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: The Bar Council of India has sought details of Mamata Banerjee’s enrolment and legal practice status after she appeared before the Calcutta High Court to argue a case linked to alleged post-poll violence in West Bengal.
Delhi announces 2-day work from home, no-car day, online meetings to cut fuel consumption
May 14, 2026, at 05:39 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Government of Delhi on Thursday announced a series of fuel-saving measures, including two days of work from home each week for government employees, a weekly no-car day and a greater shift to virtual meetings.
ECI announces third phase of SIR; Himachal, J&K, Ladakh excluded for now
May 14, 2026, at 03:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The massive electoral roll revision exercise in the country is underway as the Election Commission of India on Thursday announced the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
May 14, 2026, at 03:22 pm
Lucknow/IBNS: At least 89 people were killed and 53 others injured after a powerful storm accompanied by heavy rain, dust and strong winds swept across several districts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday evening.
‘Singing it for over 25 years’: Usha Uthup denies ‘Didi’ song was aimed at Mamata's defeat
May 14, 2026, at 02:14 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran singer Usha Uthup has dismissed speculation linking one of her performances to the Trinamool Congress’ defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Who is V.D. Satheesan, the Congress leader set to be Kerala’s next CM?
May 14, 2026, at 01:08 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Ending 10 days of speculation, the Congress on Thursday announced V. D. Satheesan as the new Chief Minister of Kerala.
Congress ends 10-day suspense, names V.D. Satheesan as new Kerala CM
May 14, 2026, at 12:47 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The Congress on Thursday appointed V. D. Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala, ending nearly 10 days of speculation over who would succeed Pinarayi Vijayan.
Delhi woman allegedly gang-raped inside sleeper bus; 2 arrested
May 14, 2026, at 11:05 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A woman was allegedly gang-raped inside a stationary sleeper bus in Delhi, police said, according to media reports.
Karnataka rolls back 2022 uniform ban; allows hijab, religious symbols in schools amid fresh row
May 13, 2026, at 10:44 pm
The Karnataka government has withdrawn its 2022 order enforcing strict uniform compliance without religious symbols and issued fresh guidelines permitting students to wear select traditional and faith-based items in schools and pre-university colleges.
Vijay revives anti-NEET push after fresh leak row, demands return to Class 12-based admissions
May 13, 2026, at 10:25 pm
Amid the latest controversy over the alleged leak of the NEET-UG 2026 question paper, Vijay on Wednesday renewed Tamil Nadu’s long-standing demand to scrap the national medical entrance exam and allow states to admit students based on Class 12 marks.
AIADMK moves to disqualify 24 rebel MLAs after Tamil Nadu CM Vijay wins floor test
May 13, 2026, at 09:06 pm
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, led by Edappadi Karuppa Palaniswami, on Wednesday moved to disqualify 24 of its MLAs who voted in favour of the newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu government led by Vijay, triggering a fresh political and legal battle in the state.
Big rail boost! Modi govt clears semi high-speed train project for Gujarat
May 13, 2026, at 06:11 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)–Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line project of the Ministry of Railways at an estimated cost of ₹20,667 crore.
Viral video exposes TTE’s ‘discount seat’ offer on Vande Bharat, Indian Railways takes action
May 13, 2026, at 05:06 pm
A Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) of Indian Railways has been suspended after a viral social media video allegedly showed him offering passengers a seat on the Vande Bharat Express at a discounted rate without issuing a proper ticket.
Big Boost for Nagpur! Cabinet clears mega airport modernisation plan under PPP model
May 13, 2026, at 04:35 pm
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the extension of the lease period of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) land leased to MIHAN India Limited (MIL) beyond August 6, 2039.
Three Kuki church leaders killed in ambush in northern Manipur's Kangpokpi
May 13, 2026, at 03:52 pm
Imphal/IBNS: At least three Kuki church leaders were shot dead, and several others were injured after unidentified gunmen ambushed two vehicles in northern Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Wednesday, triggering a blockade on National Highway-2 and raising tensions across the region.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay revokes astrologer’s appointment as OSD after political backlash
May 13, 2026, at 03:05 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has revoked the appointment of his astrologer, Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Chief Minister’s Office following sharp criticism from alliance partners and opposition parties.
Vijay-led TVK wins Tamil Nadu floor test as AIADMK split plays out
May 13, 2026, at 12:34 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Actor-turned-politician Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has won the floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly with the support of 144 MLAs, including a faction of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), media reports said.
Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram
May 13, 2026, at 12:01 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, media reports said.
Modi walks the talk! PM halves convoy size after austerity call
May 13, 2026, at 11:13 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered a 50 percent reduction in the number of vehicles in his convoy to conserve fuel following his call for austerity amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, media reports said.
Mulayam Singh's younger son Prateek Yadav dies at 38
May 13, 2026, at 09:05 am
Prateek Yadav, son of late Samajwadi Party founder and ex-UP CM Mulayam Singh Yadav, has died in Lucknow, media reports said.
NEET paper leak probe finds Nashik coaching hub nexus, Telegram network, shadow server
May 12, 2026, at 11:43 pm
The investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal has uncovered what officials describe as a sophisticated multi-state conspiracy, allegedly planned in Nashik and executed through Sikar, a major coaching hub, media reports said.
No posters, no public nuisance: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s fresh order after liquor shop crackdown
May 12, 2026, at 11:22 pm
Vijay, Tamil Nadu’s new chief minister, continued his first full day in office with a second major order after shutting down hundreds of liquor outlets — directing party workers not to place banners, posters or public displays that inconvenience people.
China-Pak ties during Operation Sindoor exposed, India says 'we already knew'
May 12, 2026, at 09:37 pm
India on Tuesday said reports that China supported Pakistan during Operation Sindoor only “corroborate what was known earlier,” and urged Beijing to reflect on the consequences of backing terror-linked infrastructure.
Kolkata: Maoist leader carrying Rs 15 lakh bounty arrested, another surrendered
May 12, 2026, at 08:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A woman Maoist leader carrying a Rs 15 lakh reward on her head was arrested by Kolkata Police from the North Kashipur police station area of Kolkata on Tuesday.
2 killed, 3 critically injured in multi-storey building fire in Kolkata's Tiljala
May 12, 2026, at 07:46 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Two people were killed, and three others suffered critical burn injuries after a fire broke out in a five-storey residential building in Kolkata’s Tiljala area on Tuesday afternoon.
May 12, 2026, at 06:30 pm
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has appointed his personal astrologer, Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, as Officer on Special Duty (Political) in the Chief Minister’s Office, according to media reports on Tuesday.
INS Sunayna’s big Bangladesh mission ends, Indian Navy ship heads to Sri Lanka after maritime drill
May 12, 2026, at 06:19 pm
The Indian Navy’s INS Sunayna, deployed under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, departed Chattogram, Bangladesh, on May 10 after a successful port call marked by professional engagements, maritime cooperation, and cultural exchanges with the Bangladesh Navy.
May 12, 2026, at 05:59 pm
DMK leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday said in the Tamil Nadu assembly that Santana Dharma should be abolished since it “divides the people.”
PM Modi’s massive 5-nation Europe-UAE tour begins May 15 — Big deals on energy, AI, defence expected
May 12, 2026, at 04:55 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on May 15, where he will meet the President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and exchange views on bilateral issues, in particular energy cooperation, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.