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Kolkata/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday alleged that the “jungle raj” run by the All India Trinamool Congress in West Bengal is nearing its end, as he sounded the assembly poll bugle while addressing a massive rally in Kolkata.
Kolkata/IBNS: A clash between supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress broke out in North Kolkata’s Girish Park on Saturday, barely an hour before a mega rally by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the city.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is set to be released after spending nearly six months in detention under the National Security Act, the Union government has confirmed.
Kolkata/IBNS: “Bengal people love those who love Bengal,” West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said while addressing newly appointed Governor R. N. Ravi, almost laying down the terms under which her government would cooperate with Lok Bhavan as the state stares at uncertainty over the upcoming assembly elections and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Mandatory menstrual leave could negatively impact women’s employment prospects, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Friday while hearing a petition seeking directions for states to introduce paid menstrual leave policies.
Amid rising tensions in West Asia and disruptions to global maritime trade, India has managed to move crude oil shipments through the volatile Strait of Hormuz using diplomacy rather than military force.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concerns that mandating menstrual leave could discourage employers from hiring women, potentially affecting their career opportunities, media reports said.
Two Indian-origin brothers have been convicted in the United States in connection with a wide-ranging racketeering conspiracy involving multiple fraud schemes, federal officials said.
Srinagar/IBNS: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has demanded a thorough investigation into an attempted assassination during a wedding ceremony in Jammu, saying the incident reflects a deeply troubling atmosphere of hatred in the country.
Mumbai/IBNS: Two crude oil tankers carrying nearly three million barrels of West Asian crude have reached India after successfully navigating the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz, offering a rare sign of movement in a maritime corridor that has witnessed severe disruption since the latest escalation in the Middle East.
New Delhi/Tehran/IBNS: In a major diplomatic relief for India amid the Middle East crisis, Iran has allowed Indian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over a potential crude supply crisis for the South Asian nation, media reports said.
India on Wednesday condemned an attack on a commercial cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that commercial shipping should not be targeted amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
The Opposition’s no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was defeated on Wednesday after a heated debate in the lower house, marked by sharp exchanges and loud protests from Opposition benches.
India on Tuesday dispatched food and relief assistance to flood-hit Mozambique, expressing solidarity with the African nation as it grapples with the impact of devastating floods.
New Delhi/IBNS: In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday permitted the withdrawal of life support for a 32-year-old man who has remained in a vegetative state for 13 years following an accident.
New Delhi/IBNS: Panic gripped several metro cities, including the national capital New Delhi, as customers started worrying about the availability of commercial LPG and LNG amid fears of supply shortages triggered by the escalating West Asia conflict, media reports said.
The ongoing war between Iran and the United States in the Middle East has disrupted the global supply of natural gas, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a conflict zone for over two weeks.
A 24-year-old postgraduate dentistry student allegedly died by suicide at her home in Mumbai’s Antop Hill area, with a suicide note indicating that she had been facing mental harassment from her boyfriend, media reports said.
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday called off her sit-in protest in Kolkata's downtown Esplanade area after five days, bringing an end to a high-profile demonstration over the SIR issue.
New Delhi/IBNS: India’s largest airline IndiGo has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Pieter Elbers, marking a significant leadership change for the company.
An Indian-origin man may face deportation after a video of him dancing with a woman at the World War II Memorial went viral on social media.
New Delhi/IBNS: India’s long-standing debate over the Uniform Civil Code has gained renewed attention after significant observations made by the Supreme Court during a recent hearing.
A conflict unfolding nearly 3,000 kilometres away in Iran is beginning to affect daily life in India, particularly the hospitality sector.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday said it would not tolerate any questioning of the integrity of judicial officers tasked with handling West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, while hearing pleas related to the voter revision drive, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on Tuesday issued an unconditional apology over a now-banned controversial chapter on judicial corruption in a Class 8 Social Science textbook.
Hotels in Bengaluru have raised concerns after the supply of commercial LPG cylinders reportedly stopped, with an industry body warning that the disruption could affect daily operations across the city.
The government has increased the minimum booking interval for domestic LPG cylinders from 21 days to 25 days in a move aimed at preventing hoarding and black marketing amid the Iran-Israel-US conflict, media reports, quoting government sources, said on Monday.
New Delhi/IBNS: The United Arab Emirates has made it clear that it does not want to be dragged into the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.
An Indian Armed Forces contingent has arrived in Seychelles to participate in the 11th edition of the joint military exercise LAMITIYE-2026 with the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). The exercise will be held at the Seychelles Defence Academy from March 9 to March 20, 2026.
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday renewed his attack on the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) over West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s controversial remarks about President Droupadi Murmu, warning that the party’s “arrogance will be shattered”.
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