Misleading propaganda: MEA slams Bangladesh media reports on Delhi protest
Dec 21, 2025, at 05:08 pm
The Indian government on Sunday dismissed reports in sections of the Bangladeshi media claiming that protests outside Bangladesh’s High Commission in New Delhi posed a security threat, calling them “misleading propaganda”.
Obesity cannot be treated with shortcuts: Jitendra Singh
Dec 21, 2025, at 03:01 pm
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh, on Sunday, said that weight-reducing or anti-obesity drugs, currently available, ought to be used very judiciously.
‘Stricter punishment for insulting faiths’: Revanth Reddy announces new law
Dec 21, 2025, at 01:22 pm
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday announced that the Congress-led state government is planning to introduce a new law to punish those who insult any religion, with amendments to existing laws to ensure stricter penalties for religious abuse.
Bengali singer Lagnajita Chakraborty alleges abuse, assault bid on stage, police arrest accused
Dec 21, 2025, at 12:47 pm
A man has been arrested after Bengali singer Lagnajita Chakraborty alleged that she was abused and nearly assaulted for not singing a “secular” song during a live concert in East Midnapore on Saturday.
Telangana to bring Karnataka-style hate speech law amid rising debate on communal rhetoric
Dec 21, 2025, at 12:40 am
Hyderabad/IBNS: The Congress-ruled Telangana government has announced plans to introduce state legislation against hate speech, following Karnataka’s recent passage of a similar law that seeks to penalise inflammatory public rhetoric, officials and media reports said.
Fog can’t silence Modi: PM slams ‘cut and commission’ TMC in virtual Taherpur address
Dec 20, 2025, at 03:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday renewed his attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in poll-bound West Bengal, accusing the ruling dispensation of stalling development projects in the state.
PM Modi’s Nadia rally in Bengal delayed as helicopter fails to land due to dense fog
Dec 20, 2025, at 01:21 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public rally in West Bengal’s Nadia district on Saturday was delayed after his helicopter was unable to land due to dense fog, media reports said.
Horror on tracks: Rajdhani Express ploughs into elephant herd, eight killed in Assam
Dec 20, 2025, at 10:54 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Eight elephants were killed and one calf was injured after a herd was hit by an express train in Assam’s Hojai district in the early hours of Saturday, media reports said.
Viral video of foreign tourists exploring New Delhi with a local auto rickshaw driver steals hearts!
Dec 19, 2025, at 11:44 pm
Sometimes, the most unforgettable travel experiences don’t come from famous landmarks or carefully planned itineraries—they come from unexpected encounters along the way. A recent viral video from New Delhi captures this beautifully, showing how a simple auto rickshaw ride with a local driver turned into a full day of laughter, stories, and shared discovery for a group of foreign travellers.
Why India remains unaffected as Trump suspends US Green Card lottery? Find out here
Dec 19, 2025, at 10:32 pm
Following deadly shootings at Brown University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that killed three people and injured several others, US President Donald Trump has ordered the suspension of the diversity visa programme, commonly known as the green card lottery.
Goa's popular Curlie's pub sealed days after nightclub fire tragedy
Dec 19, 2025, at 10:15 pm
Curlie’s, the popular beachside pub in North Goa, was sealed by the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) authorities on Friday as part of a crackdown on regulatory violations following a recent fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane, media reports said.
Big push to India–Oman ties: PM Modi takes centre stage at Key Business Forum
Dec 19, 2025, at 03:09 pm
PM Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the India–Oman Business Forum in Muscat when he highlighted the centuries-old maritime trading ties between the two countries, from Mandvi to Muscat, which today forms the bedrock of vibrant commercial exchanges.
Hijab Row: Union minister Giriraj Singh defends Nitish Kumar, sparks fresh outrage
Dec 19, 2025, at 12:12 am
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday strongly defended Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar amid the growing controversy over an incident in which Kumar was seen pulling down the veil of a woman doctor during an official event, triggering widespread political backlash.
Income tax officials search Shilpa Shetty’s home in probe linked to Bastian Restaurant
Dec 18, 2025, at 11:27 pm
Income tax officials conducted searches at actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s residence on Thursday in connection with a case linked to her upscale restaurant brand, Bastian, media reports said.
YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi under ED lens for promoting illegal betting apps, luxury cars seized
Dec 18, 2025, at 09:30 pm
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its probe into alleged money laundering linked to illegal online betting and gambling platforms, conducting searches at the residence of YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao.
Dec 18, 2025, at 08:18 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India is facing its “greatest strategic challenge” in Bangladesh since the 1971 Liberation War, a parliamentary committee chaired by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has warned.
Buried at home: UP man arrested for killing wife, two daughters over burqa dispute
Dec 18, 2025, at 05:20 pm
Lucknow/IBNS: A chilling crime has come to light in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district, where a man is accused of killing his wife and two young daughters and burying their bodies inside his own house.
Visa chaos: Bangladesh’s participation in Cable TV Show Kolkata hits snag
Dec 18, 2025, at 04:36 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bangladesh's participation in the 26th Cable TV Show Kolkata owing to visa constraints amid the volatile political situation in Dhaka, media reports said.
‘Worst is over,’ says IndiGo CEO after flight chaos; staff told to ignore speculation
Dec 18, 2025, at 02:02 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on Thursday said the airline has largely normalised operations following a major disruption that left thousands of passengers stranded at airports across the country, media reports said.
Chaos at Hyderabad's Lulu Mall! Nidhhi Agerwal swarmed by fans, police register case
Dec 18, 2025, at 01:15 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: A suo moto case has been filed against Lulu Mall in Hyderabad after actress Nidhhi Agerwal’s security was compromised during the song launch event of her upcoming film, The Raja Saab, media reports said.
Delhi goes into emergency mode! Work from home, vehicle bans as AQI hits ‘severe’
Dec 18, 2025, at 12:54 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Stricter guidelines to curb air pollution in Delhi were enforced on Thursday as the national capital grappled with a “severe” Air Quality Index (AQI), media reports said.
Massive fire guts shanties near Eco Park in Kolkata; no casualties
Dec 18, 2025, at 11:03 am
Kolkata/IBNS: A massive fire broke out in a cluster of shanties near Eco Park in Kolkata’s New Town area on Wednesday evening, media reports said. No casualties were reported in the incident.
Parallel justice system in Bengaluru! Apartment body booked for hushing up crimes
Dec 17, 2025, at 11:49 pm
Bengaluru police have registered a criminal case against a residential apartment association and its private security agency for allegedly bypassing the criminal justice system by dealing with serious offences internally instead of reporting them to the police, media reports said.
Only BS-IV and above vehicles will be exempted, Supreme Court clarifies pollution order
Dec 17, 2025, at 11:14 pm
The Supreme Court on Tuesday clarified that only vehicles with BS-IV compliant engines and above will be exempt from action if found operating in Delhi, modifying its earlier order on curbs for older vehicles amid worsening air pollution.
‘Indian manufacturing is declining’: Rahul Gandhi’s remark in Germany's BMW plant sparks row
Dec 17, 2025, at 09:40 pm
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again stirred a political row with his remarks on India’s manufacturing sector during his visit to Munich, Germany.
Urban warfare, drones, counter-terror ops: Inside India–UAE Exercise Desert Cyclone-II
Dec 17, 2025, at 06:54 pm
An Indian Army contingent has departed for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the second edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise Desert Cyclone-II, scheduled to be conducted at Abu Dhabi, UAE, from December 18 to 30.
Strategic message from the seas: Indian Coast Guard ship Sarthak reaches Chabahar Port
Dec 17, 2025, at 06:46 pm
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Sarthak, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, entered the Chabahar port in Iran, a strategically placed deep-water port that offers India a direct maritime gateway to Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia.
Why India’s upcoming FTA with Oman could transform trade, energy and startups?
Dec 17, 2025, at 06:36 pm
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India–Oman Free Trade Agreement opens significant opportunities across sectors including textiles, food processing, automobiles, gems and jewellery, agrochemicals, renewable energy and auto components.
Global South must unite”: Modi’s powerful message to Ethiopian Parliament
Dec 17, 2025, at 06:02 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed a Joint Session of the Ethiopian Parliament, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening and deepening the India–Ethiopia partnership. Emphasising that both nations belong to the Global South, he said India and Ethiopia must stand together to amplify the voice of developing countries on the global stage.
India summons Bangladesh High Commissioner after provocative 'seven sisters' remark
Dec 17, 2025, at 03:16 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India has summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to New Delhi, Muhammad Riaz Hamidullah, to register a strong diplomatic protest over threats to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and a surge in anti-India statements by Bangladeshi political leaders.