Baruipur minor rape-murder case: Key accused Pravash Mondal killed in encounter
The prime accused in the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal's Baruipur area was shot dead during an encounter on Tuesday, media reports said.
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Amid outrage over Baruipur, another minor girl allegedly raped in West Bengal
Malda/IBNS: Amid mounting public outrage over the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in Baruipur, another shocking case of sexual assault on a child has come to light in West Bengal.
Kerala rain fury: 2 dead, 10 feared trapped as massive Wayanad landslide triggers rescue race
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: At least two people were killed after heavy rainfall triggered a major landslide in Kerala's Wayanad district on Tuesday, according to media reports.
Satluj controversy: Lawyer seeks FIR against Diljit Dosanjh over alleged 'pro-terror narrative' portrayal
A fresh controversy has erupted around actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh’s film Satluj (earlier titled Punjab 95) after a lawyer filed a complaint with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), demanding an FIR against the film’s makers and OTT platform ZEE5.
Telangana horror: Woman injects toilet cleaner into husband via cannula in chilling murder plot
A 35-year-old man from Telangana’s Nizamabad district, working in a Gulf country, was allegedly murdered by his wife during medical treatment, police said on Monday.
Baruipur horror: CCTV footage helps identify accused as police arrest three; Bengal remains on edge
Baruipur in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas remained tense on Monday as police arrested three people, examined crucial CCTV footage and intensified their hunt for another suspect a day after the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl triggered violent protests and the lynching of a youth suspected of involvement in the crime.
BRICS Women leaders gather in Kochi — Big global decisions on the table!
India commenced the BRICS Women's Working Group (WWG) Meeting in Kochi, Kerala, under its BRICS Chairship 2026.
India's tribute to Khamenei draws emotional response from Iran
The Iranian government has expressed its gratitude to India after an official Indian delegation attended the state funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Baruipur horror: Main accused in alleged rape and murder of minor girl arrested; senior cops dissatisfied with handling of the case
Kolkata/IBNS: The primary accused in the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in West Bengal's Baruipur has been arrested as the incident sparked violent protests by the locals and kept the area on boil since Sunday.
Veteran journalist Amalendu Kundu passes away; chronicled Sikkim's strategic story for over five decades
Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran journalist Amalendu Kundu, one of India's foremost chroniclers of Sikkim and the Eastern Himalayan region, passed away on Saturday evening at his residence in the Howrah Maidan area of West Bengal. He was in his eighties and had been suffering from age-related ailments.
'Upright and principled': Former West Bengal information official Sumita De passes away at 59
Kolkata, July 6: Sumita De, former Additional Director of Information and former head of the News Branch of the West Bengal government's Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, passed away at a private hospital in Kolkata on the night of July 2 after battling cancer. She was 59.
INS Sudarshini's spectacular arrival in New York is winning hearts online
The Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini sailed into New York Harbor on July 4 to represent India at the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 celebrations.
West Bengal minor 'rape and murder': Baruipur erupts after girl's body recovered; mob lynches suspect
The South 24 Parganas district's Baruipur region, on the outskirts of Kolkata, witnessed widespread unrest on Sunday after the body of a minor girl, who had gone missing since Saturday evening, was recovered from a pond.
India to host key BRICS meetings on anti-drug cooperation, women’s empowerment
New Delhi: India will host two key BRICS meetings on July 6–7 as part of its 2026 chairmanship, with member countries set to discuss cooperation on combating transnational drug trafficking and advancing women's empowerment.
PM Modi inaugurates CG Semi OSAT semiconductor facility in Gujarat: All you need to know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturdayy inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, asserting that India has consistently turned its ambitious goals into reality while advancing its vision of becoming a global semiconductor manufacturing hub.
Govt cracks down on Meta over Instagram ads linked to child sexual abuse content: Report
The Centre has issued a notice to Meta over alleged child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM) appearing in paid advertisements on Instagram, directing the social media giant to immediately remove such content and explain the lapses, NDTV reported, quoting sources.
Ayodhya Ram Temple donation scam deepens with ₹15 lakh money trail, cash gifts under scanner
The investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations from the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya has uncovered fresh financial leads, with police examining transactions linked to one of the key accused, Avinash Shukla, that exceeded ₹15 lakh, media reports said.
2 Lashkar terrorists trapped in Shopian orchard as massive counter-terror op enters second day
A major counter-terrorism operation is underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, where security forces have surrounded two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists after tracking them to an orchard, officials said.
What is UDAN Scheme? PM Modi launches next phase in Jodhpur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the next phase of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme and inaugurated the New Terminal Building (NTB) at Jodhpur Airport, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening regional air connectivity and developing world-class aviation infrastructure.
Another blow for Mamata: Bengal TMC president Chandrima Bhattacharya quits, meets rebel camp
Kolkata/IBNS: The political turmoil within the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) intensified on Saturday after the party's West Bengal president, Chandrima Bhattacharya, resigned from all organisational positions before holding a meeting with the rebel faction led by Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee.
Centre designates 23 individuals as terrorists. List includes 17 Pakistanis, 6 Indians
Reflecting the Central Government's strict 'Zero Tolerance' policy towards terrorism, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially designated 23 individuals as terrorists under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
After Ram Mandir row, Badrinath Temple faces fund embezzlement allegations; probe ordered
Badrinath/IBNS: Amid the uproar over allegations of donation theft at the Ram Mandir, similar claims of financial irregularities have surfaced at Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand, according to media reports.
Kolkata's Posta Market goes on indefinite strike after trade leader slapped; shutdown ends after 4 arrests
Kolkata/IBNS: Representatives of over 35 traders' associations on Friday withdrew their indefinite strike at Kolkata's wholesale Posta market after four people were arrested in connection with the assault on a 73-year-old trade leader, according to media reports.
Hospital without a building? Indore's 'ghost hospital' has staff, transfers but no patients
In a striking example of bureaucratic dysfunction, a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh has doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians and pharmacists on its rolls—and continues to receive official transfer postings—despite not existing on the ground, a report by NDTV said.
From missing person to murder: Agra woman held after husband's body found buried at home
A woman has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Agra for allegedly murdering her husband and burying his body beneath the bathroom floor of their home in an apparent attempt to conceal the crime.
TMC power struggle deepens as rebels take over party headquarters, Mamata camp locked out
The power struggle within the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) escalated sharply on Friday after the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee took control of the party's headquarters in Kolkata, declaring it the official office of the organisation.
India stands firm on Indus Waters Treaty, dismisses Pakistan's aggressive posturing
India on Thursday firmly rejected Pakistan's latest attempts to challenge New Delhi's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), reiterating that the decades-old water-sharing agreement will remain in abeyance until Islamabad permanently ends its support for cross-border terrorism.
Public education in West Bengal is a devastated area which needs fundamental rebuilding: Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta
West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on Friday said the state's public education system remains a "devastated area" that requires not mere improvement but "fundamental rebuilding."
'Switch sides, there's a washing machine': Bombay HC judge's 'horse-trading' remark on Maharashtra politics goes viral
Mumbai/IBNS: The Bombay High Court on Friday referred to the issue of alleged "horse-trading" in Maharashtra politics while sharply criticising the Mumbai Police for issuing an externment order against an activist.
Pune fort murder: Siya Goyal makes obscene gesture during fiancé murder probe, video goes viral
Pune/IBNS: Siya Goyal, the prime accused in the alleged murder of her fiancé, Ketan Agarwal, on Thursday made an obscene gesture while being escorted by police to a location as part of the investigation into the crime that has shocked the country.