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 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Neeraj Kumar Sinha as its new candidate for the Bankipur Assembly by-election, replacing Abhishek Kumar, who withdrew from the race just a day after filing his nomination. In a statement, Abhishek thanked the BJP's central and state leadership for selecting him as the NDA candidate but said he was unable to contest due to family reasons.
Former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Brijlal has accused the Samajwadi Party of pursuing appeasement politics after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath alleged that prayers were offered on the steps of Hanumangarhi during the SP government.
Kerala Police have registered a murder case in connection with the death of a 22-year-old medical student in Uzbekistan, following a complaint filed by her parents. The FIR was registered at Haripad Police Station after the family approached the District Police Chief.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board (UKPCB) to strictly verify the Consent to Operate (CTO) status of 49 hotels accused of violating environmental regulations.
Union Minister of State for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav has welcomed the Delhi government's ambitious plan to expand the city's green cover and suggested incorporating medicinal forests into the project. In a letter to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Jadhav praised the proposal to plant more than 70 lakh indigenous
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) and the state's Home Secretary over allegations that police used excessive force during a protest in Meerut.
The controversy surrounding the alleged slap incident involving the Meerut Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) has escalated into a major political issue in Uttar Pradesh, with the Lalita murder case drawing widespread attention. The row began after a protest at the Meerut Collectorate, where demonstrators demanded justice for the victim.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar on Friday questioned the Maharashtra government over the delay in passing a resolution recommending Vinayak Damodar (VD) Savarkar for the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has stepped up preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, urging party workers to begin grassroots mobilisation across the state. Addressing a press conference in Lucknow, she called on the cadre to focus on strengthening the organisation while remaining committed to constitutional values.
Two employees of the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), including a general manager, have been arrested in Chhattisgarh's Durg district for their alleged involvement in an organised iron scrap theft racket.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien on Friday criticised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after it froze three bank accounts linked to the party. In a post on X, O'Brien questioned the agency's action
The mother of Dr Srishti Baviskar, one of the two doctors allegedly assaulted by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre at KDMC's Shastri Nagar Hospital in Thane district, has demanded guaranteed protection for medical professionals.
India has issued the operational framework for concessional-duty imports of passenger and goods vehicles from the United Kingdom under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which comes into effect on July 15.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Thursday levelled serious allegations against Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav, claiming that party workers are charged money to meet him, shake hands with him or even get a photograph clicked.
The Supreme Court is set to hear three petitions on July 13 seeking an investigation into the alleged theft of devotees' donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana will hear the matter.
A political controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh after Indore Police claimed that a portion of the brown sugar seized from two suspected drug traffickers was allegedly meant to be delivered to Nana Patwari, the brother of state Congress president Jitu Patwari.
Ghaziabad was hit by heavy rainfall on Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) recording 164 mm of rain at Kamla Nehru Nagar and 134 mm at Hindon in the past 24 hours. The downpour submerged roads, caused severe traffic congestion
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.
