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Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh's outfit targets Diljit Dosanjh for touching Amitabh Bachchan’s feet on KBC

Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has slammed singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh for touching acting legend Amitabh Bachchan on TV show Kaun Banega Crorepati over 1984 anti-Sikh riots, media reports said.

'Tie up BJP leaders to trees and posts during SIR campaign': TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's remark courts row

Kolkata/IBNS: In a shocking remark, Trinamool  Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has asked people to "tie up" Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders if they visit localities to campaign for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) escalating attack on the saffron party over the drive.

CCTV footage debunks murder theory in Maharashtra doctor’s death, confirms she checked in alone

Fresh CCTV footage from a hotel in Maharashtra’s Satara district has confirmed that the 28-year-old woman doctor, whose death last week triggered widespread political outrage, checked into the lodge alone on the night she died, contradicting claims that she might have been coerced or murdered.

'Gyanesh Kumar pushing NRC through SIR': Abhishek Banerjee mounts fresh attack on Election Commission

Kolkata/IBNS: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has ramped up its attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI) over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) with its national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee accusing Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar of aiming to implement backdoor National Register of Citizens (NRC) through the voter revision drive.

Mamata Banerjee claims man died by suicide over NRC fear amid SIR drive, BJP fires back

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed a resident of her state committed suicide out of fear of National Register of Citizens (NRC), targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly creating panic among people through Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

Trump praises Modi as 'nicest looking guy, a killer' with a major India-US trade deal update

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has heaped praises on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi providing an update on the presumably incoming bilateral trade deal amid the ongoing tariff war.

Droupadi Murmu becomes first President to fly in Rafale from airbase linked to Op. Sindoor

New Delhi/IBNS: In a landmark moment for India’s defence and aviation history, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday flew the Rafale fighter jet from Haryana's Ambala Air Force Base.

No rain for Delhi yet! IIT Kanpur halts cloud seeding trials, says 'insufficient moisture' spoils plan to wash away pollution

New Delhi/IBNS: Cloud seeding trials over Delhi have been put on hold with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur flagging "insufficient moisture" as the reason behind it, media reports said.

Pakistan's lies revealed: Droupadi Murmu poses with Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh whom Islamabad falsely claimed was captured

The Pakistani media reports had claimed during the border conflict in May that Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh was a prisoner of war and her fighter jet was shot down during Operation Sindoor.

Modi, Japan PM Takaichi discuss advancing India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership

Indian PM Narendra Modi discussed their shared vision for further advancing the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership during his conversation with his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi.

ISA DG says renewable energy surpasses coal for first time in 6 months

International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director General Ashish Khanna has stated that for the first time in the initial six months of the calendar year, the total energy generated from renewable sources exceeded that from coal.

India, US navies hold anti-submarine warfare exercise near Diego Garcia

A multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft (MPRA) P-8A Poseidon from Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72 joined an Indian Navy MPRA P-8I for a bilateral combined detachment and training in vicinity of Diego Garcia and the Indian Ocean, Oct. 22-28, 2025.

Piyush Goyal discusses India-EU FTA with Maroš Šefčovič during Brussels visit

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry  Piyush Goyal visited Brussels from October 26-28 and had productive and meaningful engagements with Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security and his team on outstanding issues related to the ongoing India-EU FTA negotiations.

Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor enrolled as voter in both Bihar and Bengal! BJP jibes Mamata's ex-strategist

Kolkata/IBNS: Former political strategist and Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor is enrolled as a voter in two states- Bihar and West Bengal, a report by The Indian Express said.

Park Street gangrape convict's name back in spotlight after Kolkata woman alleges molestation in 5-star hotel

Kolkata/IBNS: A Kolkata woman has accused a group of men of molesting and assaulting her at a nightclub of a five-star hotel in the city, media reports said.

'Given enough time': Supreme Court raps Delhi Police for no response to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam's bail pleas

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday rapped the Delhi Police for filing no response on the bail pleas filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others who are accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, media reports said.

Blow to Siddaramaiah as Karnataka HC freezes new govt order on public gatherings

Bengaluru/IBNS: In a setback for the Siddaramaiah government, the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday paused the State's order that made it mandatory to seek permission for gatherings of more than 10 people, media reports said.

Delhi shocker: Father stages acid attack using daughter to settle scores!

New Delhi/IBNS: A police probe into the allegations of an acid attack on a 19-year-old Delhi University student has found startling revelations, media reports said.

Blow to Centre, relief for Bengal: Supreme Court upholds Calcutta HC order on MGNREGA

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Centre's plea challenging the Calcutta High Court order directing the resumption of MGNREGA scheme in West Bengal, where it was put on hold over the allegations of financial irregularities, media reports said.

'BJP doesn't operate in Maharashtra on the basis of crutches': Amit Shah eyes 'triple engine' govt

Mumbai/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday boasted of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s success story in Maharashtra participating in the bhoomipujan programme of the party's new regional headquarters set to be built in Churchgate station, media reports said.

Marco Rubio, S Jaishankar discuss bilateral ties during Malaysia meet

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur, where they discussed bilateral ties.

All eyes on Election Commission: Pan-India SIR phase one dates to be unveiled today

New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will on Monday announce the first phase dates for pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the drive that has triggered a confrontation between the country's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Opposition, media reports said.

Chief Secretaries summoned! Supreme Court orders top officials to explain why stray dogs order was ignored

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the States and Union Territories for failing to file the compliance affidavits in its order that had directed the release of stray dogs after sterilisation and immunisation, media reports said.

'Players are popular, so they should be careful': Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya's shocking reaction to Aussie cricketers' molestation in Indore

Indore/IBNS: In a shocking remark, Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has said players are popular so they should be careful while going out, in reaction to the molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore.

CJI BR Gavai recommends Justice Surya Kant as his successor

New Delhi/IBNS: Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has recommended Justice Surya Kant's name to the Union Law Ministry for the appointment of the next CJI, Live Law reported.

Donkey route: US deports 54 youths from Haryana

The United States has deported 54 youths from Haryana, India, after they allegedly entered the country through Donkey Route.

Delhi shocker! Safdarjung Hospital doctor raped by delivery agent who posed as Army officer

New Delhi/IBNS: In a second case of sexual assault against a doctor in recent times, a Delhi medic was allegedly raped by a delivery agent who posed as an Army officer, NDTV reported.

Forensic student teams up with ex-boyfriend to kill live-in partner in Delhi; accused's plan to masquerade murder as blast fails

New Delhi/IBNS: The live-in partner of a 32-year-old UPSC aspirant, whose charred body was recovered from a flat in Delhi's Gandhi Vihar, has been arrested on murder charges after her seemingly meticulous plan to paint the crime as an accident fell flat, media report said.

West Bengal, among 12 states and UTs where voter list revision will be held in second phase, announces EC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Monday said the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for electoral rolls will be held across 12 states and UTs, including West Bengal, from Tuesday.

Voter roll revisions in 12 states, including Bengal and Tamil Nadu, after Bihar poll: EC

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced that the second phase of the national special intensive revision (SIR) of voter rolls will begin next month in 12 states and union territories, including politically key states West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, both of which head to elections next year.