The United States has confirmed disabling a third commercial vessel this week near Iranian waters, escalating tensions in the Gulf region. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker M/T Jalveer
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a fresh attack on the BJP and the Election Commission, alleging that the Rajya Sabha election process had been manipulated through what he described as a BJP-EC “jugalbandi.”
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has defended party national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee against allegations of nepotism, stating that while he initially benefited from being Mamata Banerjee’s nephew,
A massive search operation is underway in Uttarakhand’s Valley of Flowers after a 48-year-old tourist from Haryana went missing during a trek. Gabbar Singh, a resident of Faridabad, failed to return on Tuesday evening, prompting forest officials, police,
The family of Aditya Sharma, a 23-year-old seafarer from Galore village in Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh, has appealed to the Central and state governments to ensure the swift return of his mortal remains after he was killed in the attack on the Palau-flagged vessel MT Settebello
Several Congress and BJP candidates were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan on Thursday. The uncontested victories came after no additional candidates remained in the race following the completion of the nomination withdrawal process.
Education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk has arrived in Pune and is set to participate in a protest highlighting student-related concerns. In a video shared on social media by activist Abhijeet Dipke, Wangchuk confirmed his arrival from Delhi and said he would soon interact with people on important issues.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing one of the biggest crises in its history, as several rebel leaders continue to distance themselves from the party. Many of the dissidents have openly blamed alleged corruption and the growing influence of Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday confirmed that three Indian seafarers have died following an attack on the Palau-flagged commercial vessel MT Settebello near the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. The incident has raised fresh concerns over the safety of Indian crew members operating in the volatile Gulf maritime corridor.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik has directed party workers to begin preparations for the 2027 panchayat and urban local body elections. Addressing an organisational meeting attended mainly by candidates who lost the 2024 Assembly elections
The Uttar Pradesh government has intensified inspections of coaching centres, libraries and educational institutions across the state after the Aliganj fire tragedy in Lucknow claimed 15 lives. Joint teams comprising officials from development authorities, fire departments, electricity departments
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled a revamped organisational team for Uttar Pradesh, introducing a broad leadership structure aimed at strengthening the party’s state network. The new setup includes 19 vice presidents, 8 general secretaries, and 19 secretaries
A fresh controversy has emerged after a video from Bihar's Ara district went viral on social media, showing Uttar Pradesh police inspector and poet Dharmraj Upadhyay commenting on the Bharat Tiwari encounter through a poem. In the video, the officer appears to justify the police action
A political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after the state government announced that ISKCON would be involved in providing mid-day meals in Kolkata schools.
The Chhattisgarh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, has approved significant amendments to the Minor Mineral Rules to crack down on illegal mining, transportation, and storage of minerals.
A political controversy erupted after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that an Indian passport is primarily a travel document and not proof of citizenship. The statement was issued during Passport Seva Divas celebrations as the government showcased its new biometric chip-enabled e-passports.
Devina Gahlot, daughter of BJP MLA and former Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot, has emerged as the national topper in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG 2026. A student of DPS Vasant Kunj, Devina had already impressed with her academic performance by scoring 98 per cent in the CBSE Class 12 Humanities stream examinations.
A Mumbai civic body employee accidentally fell into an open manhole during an infrastructure inspection attended by Mayor Ritu Tawde, exposing concerns over safety standards amid the city's ongoing monsoon challenges.
A major construction accident occurred in Kolkata's Taratala area after the roof of an under-construction warehouse collapsed on Transport Road, trapping multiple workers beneath the rubble. Authorities believe that around 50 to 60 labourers may have been present at the site when the structure suddenly gave way during routine construction work.
The Centre has introduced major changes to National Highway construction norms in hilly regions, aiming to improve safety and reduce the risk of landslides and slope failures. Through a revised framework issued by the Ministry of Road Transport
An Air India flight travelling from Delhi to Amritsar reportedly entered Pakistani airspace on the night of June 22 after experiencing a technical malfunction that affected its navigation system. Flight AI-479 departed Delhi at 9:18 pm and was scheduled to arrive in Amritsar at 10:30 pm.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly rejected allegations surrounding a controversial video that has triggered a major political and religious debate in the state. Speaking to the media, Mann described the footage as fabricated and alleged that political opponents were behind a conspiracy to tarnish his image
A severe cloudburst struck Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor district, triggering a massive landslide and flash flood situation that caused widespread destruction in a residential area. The disaster occurred after days of relentless monsoon rainfall that had already weakened hill slopes and increased the risk of landslides.
Iran has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the funeral ceremony of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Sources said the official invitation has been submitted to India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) through diplomatic channels.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday warned party leaders of strict action if they failed to follow instructions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign.
A heated debate erupted in the Kerala Assembly over the Centre’s PM SHRI school scheme, leading to a confrontation between the ruling UDF and the opposition LDF. General Education Minister N Samsudheen maintained that the government had neither signed an agreement with the Centre nor taken any decision to implement the scheme.
A fresh controversy has erupted over the alleged Ram Temple donation irregularity case after former minister Swami Prasad Maurya made provocative remarks during a public gathering.
India has renewed its travel advisory for Iran, urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel despite signs of improvement in the country's security situation. In a fresh advisory issued on Wednesday, the Indian Embassy in Tehran said it has been closely monitoring developments and noted that overall conditions have improved in recent days.
The controversy surrounding the alleged encounter killing of Bharat Tiwari in Bihar’s Bhojpur district has intensified, triggering protests and political reactions across the region. In response, a “Sarvdaliya Mahapanchayat” (all-party grand assembly) has been announced in Bilauti village
The Congress on Tuesday demanded a Supreme Court-monitored judicial investigation into land transactions in Ujjain allegedly involving Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s family members and relatives.
