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 internal crisis within the Trinamool Congress intensified on Monday after the rebel faction led by Ritabrata formally claimed control of the party and announced the suspension of TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee.
WhatsApp is set for a major leadership transition after its chief announced he will step down following nearly seven years in the top role. Looking back on his tenure, he said the platform is now in its strongest position
A heartbreaking fire tragedy unfolded in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday when a massive blaze engulfed a three-storey commercial building, claiming at least 15 lives. Amid the devastation, rescuers managed to save several cats trapped inside a pet shop
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the proposed Khatu Shyam railway station in Rajasthan will be completed within the next 12 months. Speaking at a function after flagging off the Jaipur-Darbhanga Amrit Bharat Express from Khatipura station, Vaishnaw said land for the project has already been identified.
At least 15 people have lost their lives in a devastating fire that broke out in a three-storey commercial building on Usha Mehta Marg in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday. Several others were injured, and authorities fear that more people may still be trapped inside.
Political tensions flared in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur after Samajwadi Party MP Anand Bhadauria personally removed posters allegedly targeting SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. The posters, which reportedly criticized the party and accused it of promoting "Yadav-centric politics,"
The ruling Mahayuti alliance scored a decisive victory in the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, winning 16 of the 17 seats for which results were declared on Monday.
A major fire broke out in a shop located in the Purnia area of Aliganj, Lucknow, causing panic among residents and people in the vicinity. Thick smoke and flames quickly spread through the building, where a coaching centre was operating on the upper floor at the time of the incident.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Mongolia on Monday as part of his official visit to Mongolia and the Republic of Korea from June 22 to 25.
The alleged encounter killing of Bharat Tiwari in Bihar has reached the Supreme Court, with a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the incident. Filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, the plea demands registration of an FIR against the police personnel involved
Political activity in Uttar Pradesh has intensified after a series of posters targeting Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav appeared in districts including Lucknow and Raebareli. The posters accuse the Samajwadi Party of promoting “Yadav-centric politics”
A weather phenomenon captured on video in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district sparked widespread discussion on social media after several weather enthusiasts suggested it could be a rare tornado. The footage, which quickly went viral, showed a funnel-like formation in the sky, prompting speculation that it might be one of the first recorded tornadoes in the state.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday took a swipe at the Opposition ahead of the Monsoon Session of the state legislature, claiming that the memorandum submitted by opposition parties appeared to have been generated using ChatGPT.
More than 4,000 inmates participated in a mass yoga session at Bengaluru's Central Prison, Parappana Agrahara, as part of the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations. The programme was organised under the supervision of prison authorities and witnessed participation from inmates across the women's division,
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed his displeasure during the Sankalpa Samavesha programme in Bengaluru after a section of party workers repeatedly raised “DK-DK” slogans in support of Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
Political tensions within Shiv Sena (UBT) intensified after rebel MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar officially confirmed his decision to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The move comes amid speculation over the future of six dissident MPs who skipped the party’s parliamentary meeting in Delhi.
In a heartwarming gesture, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan helped a critically injured NEET-UG aspirant from Kolkata appear for the re-examination on Sunday. Shrishti Dubey, who suffered serious injuries in a road accident on June 14
Political tensions within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have intensified after a public exchange between senior party leader Mahua Moitra and rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar.
A suspected ammonia gas leak at a shrimp processing facility near Chennai has resulted in the deaths of seven women and left 64 others hospitalised. The incident occurred at the processing unit, where workers were reportedly exposed to toxic fumes, triggering panic and a large-scale emergency response.
A controversy briefly surfaced at a NEET-UG re-examination centre in Ajmer, Rajasthan, after a student alleged that she was stopped from entering the venue because she was wearing a burqa. The candidate said she had appeared for the original NEET examination on May 3 in the same attire without facing any objections. According to her,
