BREAKING: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five others died in a plane crash that occurred in Baramati on Wednesday, media reports said.
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Borrowed SUV, muddy roads and screams for help: How Gurugram abduction unfolded
A food vendor allegedly kidnapped a 23-year-old woman by forcing her into a borrowed Scorpio SUV in Gurugram on Sunday. The woman was abducted from Leopard Trail, a popular picnic spot in the Aravalli hills.
Office romance turns deadly! Agra woman found dismembered by her colleague
A 32-year-old woman working as an HR manager with a private firm in Agra was allegedly murdered and dismembered by her office colleague and romantic partner, media reports said on Friday.
‘Can’t tolerate insult’: Ayodhya official resigns amid Yogi–Shankaracharya face-off
The standoff between Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has escalated after a senior Ayodhya-based bureaucrat resigned from service, citing support for the chief minister, the Prime Minister and the Constitution.
How India-EU’s 'mother of all deals' redraws mobility and security-defence ties
On Tuesday (January 27), India and the European Union (EU) formally concluded negotiations on what leaders have dubbed the “mother of all deals”—a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) paired with a mobility framework and a new security-defence partnership.
‘A successful India makes the world more secure’: EU chief ahead of historic trade deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said that a “successful India” contributes to a more “stable, prosperous and secure” world, as New Delhi and the European Union prepare to finalise a landmark free trade agreement.
Congress cries protocol breach over Rahul Gandhi’s R-Day seating; BJP calls it political drama
Leaders of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, attended the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path on Sunday. However, their seating arrangement has sparked a fresh political controversy.
No milk, no social events: MP village’s harsh punishment for love marriages
A village in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district has openly declared to boycott families whose children marry by choice, media reports said.
Swiss think tank reveals how India’s air dominance in Operation Sindoor pushed Pakistan to ceasefire table
A detailed study by a prominent Swiss military history and strategy think tank has concluded that India achieved decisive air superiority over Pakistan during Operation Sindoor in May last year, forcing Islamabad to seek a ceasefire after just four days of intense aerial combat.
‘Dear Indian Friends’: Macron’s Republic Day message to India melts hearts — See the throwback photo
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday greeted his “dear Indian friends” on the occasion of India’s Republic Day, sharing a throwback image from his 2024 visit to the country with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
This is what Xi Jinping said to India on Republic Day — And why it matters
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday greeted India on the occasion of Republic Day, describing the two countries as “good-neighbourly friends” and partners.
Who is Akshita Dhankar? IAF officer who unfurled tricolour with President Murmu on Republic Day
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Air Force Flight Lieutenant Akshita Dhankar has made headlines after unfurling the national flag alongside President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of the country’s 77th Republic Day.
Three killed, three others missing after massive blaze in Kolkata food warehouse
Kolkata/IBNS: A massive fire broke out in the early hours of Monday at a food storage and manufacturing unit in Kolkata’s Anandapur area, leaving three workers killed and at least three others feared trapped or missing.
Non-Hindus may no longer be allowed in Badrinath and Kedarnath — temple committee confirms
Dehradun/IBNS: Non-Hindus may soon be barred from entering the Badrinath and Kedarnath temples in Uttarakhand, the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announced, NDTV reported.
‘Dhurandhar’ actor Nadeem Khan arrested in rape case; housemaid alleges abuse on marriage promise
Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Nadeem Khan, who was last seen in the blockbuster Hindi film Dhurandhar, has been arrested for allegedly raping his housemaid over several years on the pretext of marriage, media reports said.
‘No less than a concert’: PM Modi lauds India’s new bhajan club culture among Gen Z
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the growing trend of “bhajan clubbing” in India, describing the atmosphere at such events as “no less than a concert” while retaining the spiritual essence of devotional music.
Nearing conclusion: EU signals breakthrough in India-EU free trade talks
EU Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic on Sunday said India and the European Union are moving closer to concluding negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA).
Republic Day 2026: PM Modi’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ message, EU leaders as chief guests — all you need to know
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Republic Day, expressing hope that the celebration would renew collective energy and enthusiasm towards building a Viksit Bharat.
Big diplomatic moment before Republic Day: Jaishankar meets top EU leaders
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met senior European Union leaders in New Delhi, a day ahead of India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations.
Indian Navy strengthens ties with Indonesia in Major 1TS visit
Boosting maritime engagement with Indonesia, a member nation of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), and advancing the vision of MAHASAGAR, the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) departed Belawan on January 23.
Dharmendra, Rohit Sharma, V S Achuthanandan honoured with Padma Awards 2026 — Full list inside
The Government of India on Sunday announced the Padma Awards 2026, honouring distinguished individuals across fields for their exceptional contributions to the nation.
Mark Tully dead at 90: From Kolkata to BBC, remembering the man who defined Indian journalism!
Veteran journalist Mark Tully, one of the most celebrated authors, died at a private hospital in Delhi.
Constitution ‘sacrosanct’ to PM Modi: Shashi Tharoor’s statement sets political chatter ablaze
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Amid speculation over his relationship with the Congress, party MP Shashi Tharoor has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi views the Indian Constitution as “sacrosanct,” underscoring the strength of a document that has “stood the test of time.”
AI obscene videos, blackmail and religious conversion: GRP cop, gym owners busted in UP
Lucknow/IBNS: Six people, including a Government Railway Police (GRP) head constable, have been arrested in connection with an alleged gym-based syndicate involved in forced religious conversions in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh, media reports said.
KRK arrested in Mumbai after firing incident at Oshiwara Residence
Mumbai/IBNS: Actor and self-proclaimed film critic Kamaal R. Khan (KRK) has been arrested by Mumbai Police in connection with a firing incident at a residential building in Oshiwara, media reports said.
Rajasthan: Two murder convicts fall in love behind bars, granted parole to get married
Jaipur/IBNS: A relationship that began behind prison walls is set to culminate in marriage, after two convicted murderers were granted parole to wed in Rajasthan’s Alwar district.
Top Maoist leader with ₹2 crore bounty among 16 eliminated in major Jharkhand encounter
Jamshedpur/IBNS: A senior Maoist leader carrying a cumulative bounty of ₹2.35 crore was among 16 Naxals killed during a prolonged gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district on Thursday, officials said.
Married at 15, divorced by Triple Talaq at 16, gang-raped under Halala — UP woman’s horror story will shock you
A woman from Uttar Pradesh has alleged sexual violence, coercion and child abuse in a case that began as a complaint under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, throwing light on the legal grey areas surrounding women’s rights after instant triple talaq in India.
'Insult' in Kochi, silence in Delhi: Shashi Tharoor likely to skip key Congress meeting as party tensions surface
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is likely to stay away from an important meeting convened by the party’s central leadership to discuss preparations for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, sources said on Friday.
Showdown in Bengal: ED director in Kolkata days after Mamata Banerjee intervenes in I-PAC raid
Kolkata/IBNS: Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Rahul Naveen arrived in Kolkata on Thursday, days after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee intervened during the central probe agency’s raid on political consultancy firm I-PAC in connection with the coal scam case, media reports said.