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LK Advani to enter 100th year on November 8; BJP plans special prayers for his good health

Veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani will enter his 100th year on Sunday, November 8, as the party prepares to mark his 99th birthday with a special religious ceremony and prayers for his long life and good health.

Faridabad man back from Singapore for family wedding shot dead by neighbour over parking, dog dispute

A man who had returned to Haryana's Faridabad from Singapore for a family wedding was allegedly shot dead by his neighbour following a dispute over vehicle parking and an earlier disagreement involving a dog.

India joins EU's research powerhouse Horizon Europe: What's in store?

India and the European Union (EU) have successfully concluded negotiations on India's association with Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship research and innovation programme, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on Saturday.

Kerala elephant calf, once recommended for euthanasia, flown to Gujarat for specialised treatment

An elephant calf named Maya, which was once recommended for euthanasia after developing a severe bone disease, has been airlifted from Kerala to Gujarat for specialised medical treatment.

Diwali shocker! Maharashtra FDA suspends 105 food licences, Biryani By Kilo, Zepto face action

Mumbai/IBNS: In a major crackdown on poor-quality food ahead of Diwali, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), led by Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, has suspended 105 food business licences across the state, media reports said.

‘7th attempt on my life’: Abhishek Banerjee alleges BJP-backed attack on his home

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday alleged that BJP-backed miscreants attacked his residence late Friday night.

EC gives SIR-excluded voters second chance in 7 states; Congress cries ‘wrongful deletion’

The Election Commission (EC) has given thousands of electors in seven states another opportunity to get their names included in the final electoral rolls after they were excluded from the draft lists during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

1,500 rescued as fire engulfs Karmabhoomi Express in Punjab; two special trains deployed

A major fire broke out aboard the Amritsar-New Jalpaiguri Karmabhoomi Express in Punjab on Friday afternoon, triggering an emergency evacuation of around 1,500 passengers.

India and Myanmar join hands for major military exercise in Chennai: What's RAHAT MITRA all about?

India and Myanmar have launched their maiden bilateral Tri-Services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, ‘RAHAT MITRA’, in Chennai on November 5.

India-US military exercise Tiger Triumph 2026 concludes: What were the key focus areas?

The fifth edition of the bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise Tiger Triumph 2026 between India and the United States concluded with a closing ceremony in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

Rare Buddha relics back in Arunachal after 13 years: 21,000 devotees gather at Tawang monastery

More than 21,000 devotees have visited Gaden Namgyal Lhatse (Tawang Monastery) so far to offer prayers and pay homage to the sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha.

Bengaluru horror: Cab driver kills wife, six in-laws, dumps bodies at different locations

Bengaluru/IBNS: A Bengaluru cab driver has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and six of his in-laws over a domestic dispute, media reports said.

Honda City explodes in Gujarat's Vadodara, car parts fly 200 metres; 5 injured

A parked Honda City car caught fire and exploded in Gujarat's Vadodara late on Wednesday night, sending metal fragments flying nearly 200 metres and leaving five people injured.

Singur revival? Suvendu Adhikari holds talks with Ashok Leyland for investment

Nearly two decades after the Tata Nano project was forced to exit Singur following a prolonged farmers’ agitation, the West Bengal government is looking to revive industrial activity in the politically significant area, with Ashok Leyland emerging as a potential investor.

INS Sahyadri arrives in Japan for Malabar 2026 as Quad navies prepare for major maritime exercise

The Indian Navy’s indigenous guided-missile stealth frigate INS Sahyadri arrived at Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan on November 4 to take part in the multilateral naval exercise Malabar 2026.

24-hour deadline to produce accused before magistrate begins from detention, not 'formal arrest': Supreme Court

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has ruled that the constitutional 24-hour deadline for producing an accused person before a judicial magistrate starts from the moment of detention, rather than the time of formal arrest.

Skipped one rally, suspended! Youth Congress cracks down on over 180 members over INDIA bloc event

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Youth Congress has suspended more than 180 of its members for allegedly skipping the INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital, triggering resentment among several party workers, NDTV reported.

ABVP sweeps Ladakh university polls, wins majority with five of eight seats

Ladakh/IBNS: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has won five of the eight seats in the students' union election at the University of Ladakh, the student organisation announced on Tuesday.

'Debate in Parliament': Amit Shah challenges Rahul Gandhi after PM Modi dare

Karnal (Haryana)/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday challenged Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to hold a debate in Parliament after the Congress leader dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in an open discussion, media reports said.

Delhi horror: Building collapses in Chawri Bazaar, 2 dead, several feared trapped

New Delhi/IBNS: Two people were killed and several others are feared trapped after a three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazaar on Thursday morning, media reports said.