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SIR row explodes: Report claims 14 objections by 2 Election Commissioners; Opposition demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal

New Delhi/IBNS: A fresh faceoff between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Opposition has erupted over the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls following an investigation by The Indian Express that reported internal objections within the Election Commission of India (ECI) over several decisions related to the voter revision exercise.

IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla sent on leave amid Sahil Wakode death controversy: Report

Mumbai/IBNS: IIT Bombay Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who is at the centre of the controversy surrounding the alleged suicide of second-year student Sahil Wakode, has been sent on leave by the institution, NDTV reported.

Narendra Modi's Canada visit confirmed: Carney eyes trade deal by year-end

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada in December, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday, as the two countries seek to conclude a trade agreement by the end of this year.

India-OPEC energy talks: Puri, Haitham Al Ghais discuss oil stability, energy security

The seventh High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue was held in New Delhi on Tuesday, with discussions focusing on oil market stability, energy security and the need for adequate and timely investment across the oil industry.

India-Japan bilateral air exercise ends: Tejas, Rafale and Su-30 MKI join Veer Guardian 2026

The bilateral air exercise ‘Veer Guardian 2026’ between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) concluded at Air Force Station Jodhpur on Tuesday.

Karnataka man murdered in Sharjah, body found cut into nine parts: Brother

A man from Karnataka's Udupi district was allegedly murdered in Sharjah, with his body later found cut into nine parts and packed inside two bags, his brother said on Tuesday.

Suvendu Adhikari meets Ambani, discusses big investment and job opportunities in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday met Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Director Anant Ambani at their Mumbai residence, where they discussed possibilities for industrial growth and employment generation in the state.

Bihar minor assault horror: Key accused shot in legs by cops

Police shot one of the key accused in the legs after arresting him in connection with the alleged sexual assault and harassment of two minors in Bihar’s Jamui district, an incident that triggered widespread outrage after a video of the episode went viral on social media.

Heartwarming rescue: Fishermen brave Teesta's currents to save one-month-old elephant calf

Jalpaiguri/IBNS: In a heartwarming rescue, five fishermen saved a one-month-old elephant calf after it was swept away by the Teesta River on Monday, media reports said.

From SFI bastion to ABVP sweep: What happened at Kerala's Tripunithura college?

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has swept the Tripunithura Government Sanskrit College Union elections, securing all 12 general seats, media reports said.

Delhi women's safety under spotlight: 17-year-old allegedly gang-raped near Kalkaji Mandir in fourth such incident in 10 days

New Delhi/IBNS: A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men at a park near Kalkaji Mandir in South Delhi on Monday, media reports said.

India gets fresh push for permanent UNSC seat as 4 European nations back bid

India’s push for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council received fresh backing on Monday from four European nations — Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

IIT Bombay professor gets faculty backing after student death controversy; protests intensify over suspension

Mumbai/IBNS: Faculty members of IIT Bombay and the faculty association of IIT Madras have extended support to IIT Bombay Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who is at the centre of the controversy surrounding the death by suicide of second-year student Sahil Wakode on the institute campus, media reports said.

Tragedy in Telangana: 5-day-old infant dies after fire breaks out at Telangana hospital

A five-day-old girl died after a fire broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Adilabad, Telangana, on Monday.

'Sandhya Didi has put on weight': Kailash Vijayvargiya's remark on BJP councillor sparks row

Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has triggered a political controversy after a video showed him commenting on the physical appearance of BJP councillor Sandhya Yadav during a public programme in Indore.

Scorpio rams into pilgrims in Gujarat, 1 dead, over 10 injured; mob sets car on fire

Tension gripped Gujarat's Himmatnagar on Monday after a speeding Scorpio allegedly crashed into a group of pilgrims walking along a busy highway, killing one person and injuring more than 10 others.

'Petty incidents happen': Bihar minister's remark on Jamui minor molestation sparks outrage

A disturbing video showing a Class 10 girl allegedly being molested and harassed by a group of men on a road in Bihar's Jamui has triggered widespread outrage and a political confrontation, after state minister Shrawon Kumar described such incidents as "petty".

Lenin, Marx, Ho Chi Minh out? BJP panel moves to revisit Kolkata’s Communist-era road names

Kolkata/IBNS: A committee appointed by the West Bengal government is considering proposals to rename several key Kolkata roads named after Communist icons, sparking a debate over the BJP-led administration's efforts to replace existing street names with those associated with Indian historical and national figures.

Who is Professor Suryanarayana Doolla? IIT Bombay teacher at centre of Sahil Wakode death row

Mumbai/IBNS: Professor Suryanarayana Doolla of IIT Bombay’s Department of Energy Science and Engineering has come under scrutiny following the September 2026 death of second-year student Sahil Wakode.

IIT Bombay protests erupt after student’s death; authorities meet students over 18 demands

Mumbai/IBNS: The IIT Bombay administration on Sunday night met students protesting the death of a second-year student in his hostel room last week, media reports said.

Baby cockroach crashes cardiologist Ashok Seth’s dinner at Mumbai 5-star; Tukaram Mundhe tagged

Mumbai/IBNS: A prominent cardiologist and Fortis Healthcare Chairman Dr. Ashok Seth found an unexpected companion at his dinner table at Romano restaurant at JW Marriott Sahar in Mumbai, prompting him to flag the matter with Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.

EAM S Jaishankar, among high-profile voters to get SIR notices in Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his wife, Kyoko S Jaishankar, are among several high-profile individuals who have received notices from the Election Commission during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi.

‘Party of comedians and jokers’: BJP targets Congress over PM Modi mimicry at Rahul Gandhi's Indore event

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have criticised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks and on-stage mimicry aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Opposition party's ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Indore on Saturday.

India-Sri Lanka Naval Exercise Begins: INS Kavaratti, INS Jyoti Join SLINEX-26

The 13th edition of the Sri Lanka-India bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, is being conducted in Visakhapatnam from September 17 to 21.

‘My son has been killed’: IIT Bombay student’s parents allege severe harassment

Parents of a 22-year-old IIT Bombay student who died by suicide hours after he was caught using ChatGPT during an examination have alleged that he faced caste-based abuse, threats and harassment over the past three months at the direction of institute Director Shireesh B Kedare, media reports said.

Pune fort murder: Fiancée, lover used fake Instagram account to lure Ketan Agarwal to Lohagad

Police have filed a 5,053-page chargesheet in a Pune court detailing the alleged conspiracy behind the murder of 26-year-old businessman Ketan Agarwal, who died after being pushed from Lohagad Fort on June 18.

Mamata calls Congress 'natural ally' 25 years after giving BJP same tag; her political journey comes full circle

Kolkata/IBNS: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's political journey has come full circle in Nandigram, with the Trinamool Congress founder backing a Congress candidate for the October 6 bypoll and describing the grand old party as a "natural ally" — a phrase she had famously used for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) more than two decades ago.

Rahul Gandhi’s Modi mimicry draws BJP fire at Indore event

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have criticised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks and on-stage mimicry aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Opposition party's ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Indore on Saturday.

3 killed, 1 critical as BMW crashes off Mumbai coastal road bridge

Three people were killed and another was critically injured after a speeding BMW crashed on Mumbai's Coastal Road and plunged off a bridge in the early hours of Sunday.

Arvind Kejriwal, family ‘missing’ from Delhi voter list, claims Aam Aadmi Party

A fresh controversy has emerged over Delhi’s ongoing voter-roll revision after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged that the names of former Chief Minister and party chief Arvind Kejriwal and his family members were absent from the electoral roll.