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
Former Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kolkata on Thursday in the presence of West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya.
The Chhattisgarh Cabinet on Wednesday approved the draft of the Chhattisgarh Ease of Doing Business (Exemption and Facilitation) Bill, 2026, a proposed law designed to simplify regulatory procedures
Former India cricketer and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Yusuf Pathan met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Nabanna on Thursday. The meeting has drawn significant political attention as it comes at a time when the ruling party is facing internal political challenges.
The Telangana High Court on Thursday granted regular bail to Bandi Bhagirath in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The election battle for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar officially began on Thursday as BJP candidate Abhishek Kumar Sinha and RJD nominee Rekha Kumari filed their nomination papers. Before filing his nomination, Sinha, popularly known as Bunty, offered prayers at local temples and sought his parents' blessings.
A 49-year-old gold trader, Bikash Das, was allegedly murdered inside his jewellery shop in Arangghata under the Dhantala police station area of West Bengal's Nadia district. According to his family, he was attacked with a sharp weapon, sustaining multiple head injuries before acid was allegedly poured on his body.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall, landslides and mudslides in several parts of Himachal Pradesh as active southwest monsoon conditions continue across the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed members of the Indian diaspora in Melbourne, where he highlighted the growing relationship between India and Australia.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar entered its 20th day on Thursday, with founder Abhijeet Dipke accusing the Delhi Police of refusing to allow tarpaulins at the protest site despite heavy overnight rainfall.
Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado's planned return to Venezuela has reportedly been delayed after the United States intervened over concerns that her arrival could complicate relief efforts following the country's recent devastating earthquakes.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay will visit Karur on Friday for his first official government programme in the district since assuming office. During the visit, he will inaugurate several development initiatives, attend a government function at the District Collectorate
A section of a second-floor balcony at the Imperia Esfera Phase-2 residential complex in Gurugram's Sector 37D collapsed on Thursday morning, causing panic among residents. The incident took place at Tower E, where part of the balcony gave way and crashed below, leaving a section hanging.
Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Treasurer Govind Dev Giri said Champat Rai is in good health and has no resentment following his resignation as the Trust’s General Secretary. Speaking to reporters after meeting Rai, Giri said his visit was primarily to inquire about Rai’s health.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced the cancellation of VIP Break Darshans at the Srivari Temple on several dates between July and September 2026 due to major religious festivals and temple rituals. According to the temple administration
Heavy rainfall lashed Delhi-NCR, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic congestion and damage to public infrastructure across several areas. In East of Kailash, a large tree collapsed after the downpour, crushing a parked scooter
Thousands of LPG cylinders were swept away by floodwaters after severe waterlogging hit the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) LPG bottling plant at Patalganga in Maharashtra's Raigad district.
The death toll in the collapse of twin four-storey buildings in Delhi's Rohini has risen to three after rescue teams recovered two more bodies during overnight operations. The deceased were identified as 62-year-old Ram Dua, the father of one of the building owners, and 24-year-old labourer Kafe alias Nurul.
The BJP government has renamed the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme introduced during the previous Trinamool Congress government as the Annapurna Yojana and doubled the monthly financial assistance.
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.
