A 28-year-old Indian man from Telangana was shot dead in the United States while delivering a pizza order that his family believes was a deliberate trap designed to lure him to a secluded location.
In his first Cabinet meeting after taking office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay is learnt to have ordered a sweeping crackdown on alleged leakages, unofficial collections and "party fund" practices linked to the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), directing officials to ensure that all revenue generated through liquor sales reaches the State treasury.
Kolkata/IBNS: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday accused the former Trinamool Congress (TMC) government of obstructing railway and metro projects in West Bengal for years, alleging that a lack of cooperation, delayed clearances and legal challenges slowed infrastructure development across the state.
Former Chief of the Army Staff Gen. M.M. Naravane (PVSM, AVSM, VSM, SM, Retd.) on Saturday said that India has consistently followed a policy of “strategic autonomy” in addressing key international issues.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Police detained six people as a precautionary measure to prevent a potential clash between two groups during the inaugural protest organised by the satirical campaign group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in the national capital.
New Delhi/IBNS: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the inaugural protest organised by the satirical campaign group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy.
West Bengal Governor RN Ravi on Saturday highlighted India’s growing defence capabilities, noting that the country’s defence exports reached a record Rs 38,424 crore ($4.11 billion) in the financial year 2025-26.
New Delhi/IBNS: Calls for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan grew louder from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) camp as its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, arrived at the Jantar Mantar protest site in New Delhi on Saturday as scheduled.
New Delhi/IBNS: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has threatened to launch a hunger strike if any member of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is arrested during the group's mega protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke arrived in the national capital on Saturday as the online satirical campaign group gears up for a mega protest at Jantar Mantar.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed AirTrunk's proposed ₹3 lakh crore ($30 billion) investment in India, as the data centre operator unveiled plans to build 5GW of AI and cloud infrastructure capacity by 2030.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday night arrested former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla from South 24 Parganas in West Bengal, shortly after identifying him as an absconder in the Bhangar blast case.
A viral social media video has exposed a deeply troubling incident in the United Kingdom involving 27-year-old Pravna Bhatt, an Indian national accused of attempting to sexually groom a minor.
The Tamil Nadu BJP suffered another setback on Friday as state secretary Sumathi Venkatesh resigned from her post and ended her association with the party, becoming the third prominent leader to quit after the exits of former state chief K. Annamalai and state vice-president Karu Nagarajan.
Amid an escalating crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), only eight MLAs and six MPs attended a key meeting convened by former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee at her Kalighat residence in Kolkata on Friday.
Kolkata/IBNS: Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Firhad Hakim has resigned as the Mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), days after party chief Mamata Banerjee accepted his request to step down, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the party following its electoral setback in West Bengal.
Vijayawada/IBNS: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai's resignation from the primary membership of the party has reportedly triggered a realignment of power-sharing arrangements within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh.
Chennai/IBNS: The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered a major setback on Friday as its most prominent leader, K Annamalai, resigned from the saffron party, ending days of intense speculation over his political future, media reports said.
New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday called off plans for supporters to gather at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport to receive founder Abhijeet Dipke, saying the anticipated turnout could disrupt the public and create difficulties for security personnel.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Commissioner Smita Pandey on Thursday dismissed reports claiming that hawkers in the College Street book market, often referred to as 'Boi Para' would face eviction, calling the claims baseless and the result of misinformation spread through social media and unverified reports.
Swarup Biswas, brother of senior Trinamool Congress leader and former minister Arup Biswas, was arrested by the New Alipore Police on Thursday night in connection with an extortion case.
The opposition's INDIA alliance faces fresh turbulence after the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) announced it will skip the bloc's June 8 meeting in Delhi, accusing the Congress of betraying its long-time ally by backing Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
The West Bengal government has proposed shifting the long-delayed deep-sea port project from Tajpur to nearby Dadanpatrabar while simultaneously unveiling an ambitious maritime development roadmap that includes Kolkata's entry into India's Water Metro network and participation in the Centre's Sagarmala 2.0 programme.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has moved swiftly to dismiss speculation of a split in its Tamil Nadu unit after the party's disappointing performance in the state elections and the growing political clout of actor-turned-politician Vijay.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing one of the most turbulent phases in its 28-year history after a major rebellion within its West Bengal legislative wing triggered fresh speculation about unrest among the party's Members of Parliament.
Pune/IBNS: Months after allegations of religious coercion and harassment surfaced at Tata Consultancy Services' (TCS) Nashik BPO unit, an ex-employee of Wipro has accused her former manager of religious harassment and attempting to pressure her into converting to Islam, prompting a police investigation and a complaint before the state's human rights body.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) crackdown on Rajesh Exports has sparked a political controversy, with the Congress on Thursday questioning the Life Insurance Corporation of India’s (LIC) over 10% stake in the company, which is now under regulatory scrutiny.
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has allotted the state's lone vacant Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress, a key ally in the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government, media reports said.
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee faces fresh trouble as a complaint has been filed against her over controversial remarks she made regarding Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the killing of Bangladeshi student leader Osman Hadi.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the satirical online movement that has drawn attention for its unconventional political messaging, is preparing to take its campaign to the streets with a planned protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 6.
