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
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday appealed to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to visit Delhi's Jantar Mantar and support the ongoing protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai
A Delhi Police constable allegedly shot his wife dead on a road in the Kalyanpuri area of East Delhi on Sunday evening following a domestic dispute. According to police, the couple was travelling on a scooter when they got into an argument.
The political confrontation between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah intensified on Monday after the BJP served him a legal notice over allegations that it attempted to bribe National Conference (NC) legislators.
The Calcutta High Court has directed the general managers of all railway zones to ensure strict action against travelling ticket examiners (TTEs) found illegally selling vacant berths on trains. The court observed that some TTEs "sell empty berths like vegetables in a market" and held that such misconduct creates opportunities for serious crimes against passengers.
Noisy scenes were witnessed in the Chhattisgarh Assembly on Monday as the monsoon session began with a political confrontation over the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. During Zero Hour, Leader of the Opposition Charan Das Mahant sought a discussion on the issue, stating that devotees' faith had been betrayed as people had contributed their hard-earned money for the construction of the temple.
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras High Court's order imposing a state-wide ban on the slaughter of cows and calves in Tamil Nadu. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the interim order after the Tamil Nadu government challenged the High Court's ruling through a Special Leave Petition.
The Supreme Court on Monday emphasised that citizenship status in India must be determined through a "fair, lawful and reasonable process." A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta set aside the Gauhati High Court's judgment, which had upheld the declaration of 27 appellants as foreigners, and directed that their cases be heard afresh.
A court in Patna on Monday granted anticipatory bail to educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, in connection with a firing case. The relief was also extended to three staff members of his coaching institute, according to his lawyer.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Monday arrested suspended Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) employee Pramod Nautiyal in connection with the alleged theft of donations from the Badrinath Temple. Uttarakhand Police said Nautiyal was traced and arrested in Dehradun after multiple search teams were deployed.
Delhi-NCR witnessed hot and humid weather on Sunday, with maximum temperatures ranging between 36°C and 37°C across various weather stations. Lodhi Road recorded the highest maximum temperature at 37.0°C, followed by Safdarjung at 36.8°C, Palam at 36.6°C, Ayanagar at 36.2°C and Ridge at 36.0°C.
Differences within the INDIA bloc have surfaced in Tamil Nadu after the DMK rejected a proposal to follow the Kerala and West Bengal model of opposition politics. The proposal, supported by the VCK
A government doctor in Kerala has been booked after allegations that she prescribed an excessive dose of liquid paracetamol to a six-month-old infant following routine immunisation. The incident occurred at the Aluva Government District Hospital, where the baby received a vaccine in April
Vietnamese police have arrested the captain of a speedboat that capsized near Phu Quoc island, killing 15 Indian tourists. The accident occurred on Saturday near May Rut Ngoai islet when the boat, carrying 32 Indian tourists, three Vietnamese crew members and a tour guide, overturned in rough seas.
Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh carried out a surprise inspection of BMTC buses in Bengaluru on Sunday, travelling on multiple routes to assess commuter experience firsthand. Sharing videos from the inspection on social media, the minister said the exercise was aimed at ensuring safe, reliable and accountable public transport.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has come under fire after his remarks on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project sparked a fresh political controversy. Responding to criticism from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)
The investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations at Uttarakhand's Badrinath Dham has intensified after a preliminary internal enquiry revealed irregularities in the handling of temple offerings. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) visited the shrine, reviewed CCTV footage, examined call records, and recorded statements of key witnesses.
The Lalita Gautam murder case in Meerut has triggered a major political controversy and law-and-order debate in Uttar Pradesh after protests continued even after the main accused was arrested. According to police, the accused was taken into custody within 24 hours of the incident and later sent to judicial custody.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project may face a cost escalation of nearly ₹40,000 crore after higher compensation was awarded to landowners in Gujarat, the project authority informed the Gujarat High Court. The chief project manager has challenged three orders issued by the Land Acquisition
India has presented its recent diplomatic outreach across the Indo-Pacific as a significant step toward deepening strategic and economic partnerships. The government outlined ten major outcomes covering defence cooperation, maritime security, trade, connectivity, energy security, digital public infrastructure, education, sports, and cultural exchanges.
A confrontation during the Kanwar Yatra in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has sparked controversy after a viral video showed a participant allegedly threatening a police officer.
