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‘Pen, not stones and guns’: RSS-linked group opens its first office in Kashmir Valley under Muslim leader

Jammu/IBNS: A Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-linked organisation has opened an office in Barsoo village in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, marking what media reports describe as the first such office in the Kashmir Valley.

‘Face-offs still continue’: ITBP chief reveals fresh India-China border tensions in Arunachal

New Delhi/IBNS: Face-offs with Chinese troops have occurred at multiple locations along the Arunachal Pradesh border in recent days and continue to persist, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor said on Thursday, according to media reports.

ECI rift deepens: RTI reveals 2 Election Commissioners complained to Cabinet Secretary over senior official's order

New Delhi/IBNS: Fresh records released under the Right to Information (RTI) Act have revealed further signs of discord within the Election Commission of India (ECI), with two Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, reportedly writing separate letters to Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan on July 29, 2026, complaining about the conduct of a senior Commission official, media reports said.

Suspected explosives, banned chemicals found in car in Bengal’s Duttapukur; owner arrested

Suspected explosives and banned chemicals were recovered from a car on Jessore Road in Duttapukur, North 24 Parganas, late Wednesday night, prompting a search operation involving the National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), forensic experts and local police.

BJP calls Rahul Gandhi ‘gaddar’ citing Fox News report on French protest links

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, citing a Fox News Digital investigation that alleged links between anti-Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) protests in India and demonstrations in France and other countries.

‘Too political’: Priyanka Gandhi's son Raihan Vadra asked to take down 75 photos from Delhi show

Seventy-five of the 105 photographs planned for Raihan Vadra’s exhibition at Delhi’s Bikaner House were removed just hours before its scheduled opening on Wednesday, after the venue reportedly objected to the political nature of images documenting recent protests in the national capital.

Who is Neville Roy Singham? Inside India’s 'regime change' allegations and BJP’s claims

A political controversy over alleged attempts to destabilise the Narendra Modi government has brought US-born technology entrepreneur Neville Roy Singham back into the spotlight, with the BJP raising questions about alleged links between international activist networks, cryptocurrency, online gambling and opposition politics.

Sonia Gandhi makes Instagram debut, unveils memoir amid publishing row

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi shared the first look at her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love in her debut Instagram post.

AI bomb blast video of Karnataka Assembly goes viral, Bihar migrant worker arrested

Bengaluru/IBNS: A 25-year-old migrant worker from Bihar was arrested in Bengaluru on Wednesday for allegedly posting an AI-generated video depicting a bomb blast at Vidhana Soudha, the Karnataka state legislature building, media reports said.

Tiger Shroff, not Salman Khan, was the main target, probe reveals shocking details

Mumbai/IBNS: The shooters involved in the alleged assassination plot against Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff had surveyed the residences of several Bollywood stars, but their primary target was the Heropanti actor, a probe into the case has revealed, media reports said.

FSSAI issues notices to Nestle India, Zydus Wellness over product claims; Complan under scanner

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Nestle India and Zydus Wellness over claims made on product packaging and promotional material, including those for infant nutrition products and popular milk-based drink Complan.

'Truth has triumphed': CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka released after 9 days in custody

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from custody on Wednesday after a Special Executive Magistrate in Delhi accepted their surety and peace bonds in connection with their protest at Jantar Mantar.

Nirmala Sitharaman's husband Parakala Prabhakar to join nationwide anti-SIR protest on Oct 23

Noted economist Parakala Prabhakar, who is also Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's husband, will join Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and actor-activist Prakash Raj in a nationwide protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on October 23.

Fire breaks out at restaurant atop Biswa Bangla Gate in Kolkata's New Town; all occupants evacuated

A fire broke out at the restaurant atop the iconic Biswa Bangla Gate in New Town on Wednesday evening, triggering panic in the area on Bijoya Dashami.

Delhi court releases CJP's Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after days in custody

Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released by a Delhi Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) on Wednesday, ending several days in custody over their attempt to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

‘We are seeing what is happening outside our country’: Delhi HC judge’s remark as CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka withdraw custody plea

New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka on Wednesday withdrew their plea before the Delhi High Court challenging a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court order extending their judicial custody till October 21, Bar and Bench reported.

Salman Khan was the original target? Tiger Shroff firing probe reveals shocking twist

Mumbai/IBNS: The firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff on Sunday was initially intended to target superstar Salman Khan, a probe into the alleged assassination bid has revealed.

'We must stand united against nation's enemies': PM Modi on Vijayadashami

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for national unity during Vijayadashami celebrations in Delhi, urging citizens to stand together against forces that, he said, undermine India's honour, social harmony and cultural heritage.

Coimbatore blasts: BJP slams Vijay government over 60-day parole for convicts, demands reversal

The Tamil Nadu BJP on Monday criticised the TVK-led government under Chief Minister Vijay for granting 60 days of parole to five convicts in the 1998 Coimbatore serial blasts case, demanding that the orders be revoked immediately.

Tiger Shroff wasn't the original target; shooters wanted to kill another high-profile figure: Report

The alleged assassination attempt on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has taken a new turn, with sources telling NDTV that the actor was not the original target of the three shooters who opened fire at his car in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening.