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 Uttarakhand government has approved financial and administrative sanctions worth around ₹495 crore for a wide range of infrastructure, urban development and public welfare projects across the state.
A 75-year-old man died in a tragic home elevator accident at his residence in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district on Wednesday. The deceased, identified as Mathukutty, lived in Kallelimukku, Kadammanitta.
A tense situation unfolded outside West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence on Harish Chatterjee Street on Wednesday after a court-approved Trinamool Congress (TMC) procession reached the area.
Absconding Mahadev betting app founder Sourabh Chandrakar has been detained in Oman, with Indian authorities now pursuing his extradition or deportation to face charges in the multi-crore betting and money laundering case.
The Delhi government has issued detailed directions outlining the responsibilities of various civic agencies for the development and maintenance of infrastructure in 1,511 unauthorised colonies regularised under the PM-UDAY scheme.
A major rescue operation is underway in Maharashtra's Pune district after an administrative building collapsed near the sanitary landfill (SLF) in Moshi, Pimpri-Chinchwad, on Wednesday. Officials said nearly 20 people were inside the building when the incident occurred.
GMR Airports has announced a multi-phase expansion plan for Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur, beginning with an initial investment of ₹300 crore. The announcement comes after Maharashtra Airport Infrastructure Ltd (MIL) handed over nearly 1,000 hectares of land to GMR Nagpur International Airport Ltd (GNIAL),
A fresh political controversy erupted in West Bengal after the police encounter of Prabhas Mondal, the main accused in the Baruipur rape and murder case. TMC MP Mahua Moitra strongly criticised the state government, calling the incident "jungle law"
The Union Ministry of Environment has issued a draft notification proposing to bring India's iron and steel sector under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), assigning greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity reduction targets to 255 major steel plants.
A fresh controversy has surfaced in Ayodhya after statements and letters linked to former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai Bansal drew reactions from several saints and religious leaders. According to reports, some saints have questioned the Trust's handling of the ongoing donation-related controversy and called for greater accountability.
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee did not appear before the Bidhannagar Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM) Court on Wednesday to provide his voice sample in connection with an investigation into his alleged intimidatory speech made during the West Bengal Assembly election campaign.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday reviewed the heavy rain situation in Maharashtra and Gujarat by speaking separately with Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Bhupendra Patel. During the conversations, Shah assured both states of all possible assistance from the Centre to deal with the rain-related challenges.
Climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk's health deteriorated further on Wednesday as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 11th day. According to the latest medical bulletin, Wangchuk's weight has dropped to 59.40 kilograms, marking a loss of more than 7 kilograms since the fast began.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has dismissed speculation about the relocation of Sadar Bazaar, clarifying that the government has no proposal to shift the iconic wholesale market. During a meeting with representatives of various trader associations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits to Australia on July 9–10 and New Zealand on July 10–11 come at a time when the Indo-Pacific has become a key centre of global economic and strategic activity.
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre on Wednesday issued a statement addressing allegations that he assaulted two doctors and nurses at Shashtri Nagar Hospital.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) are preparing a large-scale public outreach campaign to address concerns arising from the Ram Temple donation controversy.
The Indian government has dismissed a viral social media claim alleging that Chinese troops entered 60 kilometres inside Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh.
VHP leader and former Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai has issued his first public statement after stepping down from his post amid allegations linked to the alleged theft of Ram Temple donations.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday virtually inaugurated the new office of the State Commission for Backward Classes chairman in Dharamshala after it was shifted from the state secretariat in Shimla.
