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Free DTC bus travel for NEET candidates! Delhi govt makes major announcement

May 29, 2026, at 10:31 pm

The Delhi Government has announced free travel facilities for candidates appearing in the NEET UG 2026 examination scheduled for June 21.

'Why marry girls and then insult them?' Supreme Court’s tough question in dowry death case

May 29, 2026, at 09:25 pm

The Supreme Court on Friday delivered a strong message against harassment of women in matrimonial homes while hearing a dowry death case from Chhattisgarh.

India woos top US investors as Piyush Goyal holds high-level New York meetings

May 29, 2026, at 05:11 pm

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held a series of high-level business and investment engagements in New York on May 28, 2026, during his transit through the city, highlighting India as an increasingly attractive global investment destination.

Rajnath Singh unveils ‘Operation Sindoor’ book, revealing soldiers’ untold stories

May 29, 2026, at 04:23 pm

Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday released a commemorative volume on Operation Sindoor, documenting the personal testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, airmen and other soldiers who participated in the operation.

India, Singapore deepen defence ties with focus on AI, Cyber Security

May 29, 2026, at 09:41 am

Indian and Singaporean officials explored new avenues to further strengthen their strategic relationship and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including deeper collaboration between the defence industries of both countries.

Indian Air Force roped in to transport NEET UG re-exam papers after leak row: Dharmendra Pradhan

May 28, 2026, at 11:56 pm

The government will deploy the Indian Air Force to assist in transporting question papers for the NEET UG re-examination scheduled on June 21, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Thursday.

Japan suspends Indian mango imports after pest-control lapses found

May 28, 2026, at 10:35 pm

Japan has suspended mango imports from India after quarantine officials detected lapses in pest-control procedures at Indian treatment facilities during inspections earlier this year, dealing a blow to exporters during the peak summer mango season.

Twisha Sharma death case: CBI arrests mother-in-law, ex-judge Giribala Singh after anticipatory bail cancelled

May 28, 2026, at 06:49 pm

Bhopal/IBNS: The investigation into the death of former model and actor Twisha Sharma intensified sharply on Thursday after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, shortly after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled her anticipatory bail.

No loose ends this time: PMO to track NEET re-test till last student receives exam paper

May 28, 2026, at 06:08 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: After the massive controversy surrounding the earlier NEET-UG examination paper leak, the Centre has introduced an unprecedented monitoring system for the upcoming re-test, with the Prime Minister’s Office set to supervise the examination process until the final question paper reaches students.

‘I take responsibility’: Dharmendra Pradhan breaks silence on CBSE OSM controversy, promises strict action

May 28, 2026, at 04:37 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The controversy surrounding the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system has intensified after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan publicly addressed mounting complaints from students and parents over the digital evaluation process.

Siddaramaiah quits as Karnataka CM, but Governor’s absence adds twist

May 28, 2026, at 03:27 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Congress veteran Siddaramaiah on Thursday submitted his resignation as Karnataka Chief Minister, paving the way for the party’s crisis-manager DK Shivakumar to replace him.

Aadhaar, PAN Cards, Votes — Illegal Bangladeshis Who Gamed the Indian System Now Flee as Bengal Begins Deportation Drive

May 28, 2026, at 02:57 pm

Hakimpur, Basirhat, West Bengal — The questions came fast, one after another, from a reporter at the border. Do you have a PAN card? Yes. Aadhaar card? Yes. Swastha Sathi health card? Yes. Did you vote? Yes. How many times? Two, three times.

‘No more road blockage!’: Muslims offer Eid namaz at Kolkata’s Brigade after BJP govt crackdown

May 28, 2026, at 02:26 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Thousands of Muslims on Thursday moved from Red Road to Brigade Parade Ground to offer namaz (prayers) as the new BJP-led West Bengal government enforced restrictions on road blockages caused by religious congregations.

Karnataka power shift: Siddaramaiah announces resignation as CM at breakfast meet with Shivakumar

May 28, 2026, at 11:53 am

Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced his decision to step down, signalling a major leadership transition in the Congress-ruled state and bringing an apparent end to the prolonged tussle with deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, media reports said.

2 dead, 5 missing after boat capsizes in Ganga near Bihar’s Barh

May 28, 2026, at 10:43 am

Patna/IBNS: Two people have died and five others are missing after a boat carrying around 14–15 passengers capsized in the Ganga river near Umanath Ganga Ghat in Bihar’s Barh subdivision on Thursday. 

Cash buried under Bengal farmland: Over 2 crore recovered after arrest of TMC’s Baduria civic chief

May 28, 2026, at 02:20 am

More than ₹2.24 crore in cash allegedly buried beneath farmland was recovered in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district a day after TMC leader Dipankar Bhattacharya’s arrest, reports said.

Historic shift in India’s defence sector as private firms enter race to build AMCA stealth fighter

May 28, 2026, at 12:37 am

In a major boost to India’s defence manufacturing ambitions, the Centre has issued the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, or AMCA — India’s first indigenously developed fifth-generation stealth fighter jet.

'He is in Lord Shiva’s abode': Hyderabad mountaineer’s family decides to leave his body on Everest

May 27, 2026, at 11:38 pm

The family of Arun Kumar Tiwari, the Hyderabad mountaineer who died while descending from Mount Everest last week, has decided not to bring back his body, saying the mountain was “Lord Shiva’s abode” and recovery operations at such extreme altitudes were too dangerous.

Vijay meets PM Modi in Delhi; raises Mekedatu Dam row, Tamil anthem demand

May 27, 2026, at 09:21 pm

C Joseph Vijay met Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday during his first official visit to the national capital after assuming office earlier this month.

Amit Shah chairs high-level India-Pakistan border security review in Rajasthan

May 27, 2026, at 07:18 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday chaired a high-level security review meeting in Bikaner to comprehensively assess security challenges in districts located along the Indo-Pakistan border.

‘Please stay hydrated’: PM Modi sounds alarm as severe heatwave sweeps across India

May 27, 2026, at 01:52 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday issued an advisory to citizens amid the severe heatwave conditions prevailing across large parts of the country.

Jolt to Opposition! Supreme Court upholds SIR, says ECI can examine citizenship within limits

May 27, 2026, at 12:43 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Opposition’s criticism of the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) voter revision exercise suffered a setback after the Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and other states, media reports said.

CMRL money laundering case: ED raids Pinarayi Vijayan’s house

May 27, 2026, at 09:19 am

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at 12 locations across Kerala, including the residences linked to former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in connection with an investigation into alleged financial transactions between his daughter Veena T’s IT firm and chemical company Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL).

Twisha Sharma death case: CBI probes husband’s claims, deleted chats and pregnancy row

May 26, 2026, at 09:44 pm

The death of model-actor Twisha Sharma has entered a crucial new phase after the Central Bureau of Investigation formally took over the probe and began re-examining allegations surrounding her death at her marital home in Bhopal.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay writes to PM Modi against Karnataka’s Mekedatu Dam plan

May 26, 2026, at 09:15 pm

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the Centre to reject Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project on the Cauvery river, escalating the long-running inter-state water dispute.

Siddaramaiah to resign? Congress eyes leadership change in Karnataka

May 26, 2026, at 08:36 pm

The Congress high command has reportedly asked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to step down and take up a larger role in national politics through the Rajya Sabha, several media reports said, quoting party sources.

Tokyo hosts crucial India-Japan talks on skilled workforce mobility

May 26, 2026, at 05:21 pm

A joint seminar was held in Tokyo on Monday to discuss workforce mobility and cooperation between India and Japan, bringing together Japanese policymakers, industry leaders, academic institutions, and workforce mobility stakeholders to explore long-term collaboration in skilled workforce mobility and human resource development between the two nations.

Jammu and Kashmir: Gulmarg Gondola shut for 2 days after 300 tourists rescued from midair ordeal

May 26, 2026, at 05:01 pm

The Gulmarg Gondola service in Jammu and Kashmir will remain suspended for two consecutive days after more than 300 passengers were left stranded midair on Monday following a major technical malfunction.

Kolkata finally keeps date with Chingrighata Metro link after years of Mamata-era roadblocks

May 26, 2026, at 04:05 pm

The long-delayed Chingrighata stretch of Kolkata Metro’s Orange Line has finally been completed, ending years of uncertainty over one of the city’s most critical infrastructure links.

‘No option left’: Illegal Bangladeshi immigrants gather at Bengal border seeking return after BJP govt crackdown

May 26, 2026, at 03:16 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Large crowds of illegal Bangladeshi migrants gathered near border areas in West Bengal amid an ongoing crackdown on them by the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, media reports said.