The devastating fire at Delhi's Flourish Stay hotel that claimed 21 lives has exposed a pattern of alleged safety violations, unauthorised expansion and regulatory lapses that investigators believe contributed to the scale of the tragedy, media reports said.
Just hours after being sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar announced a series of measures aimed at addressing some of the state's most pressing urban and employment challenges, signalling an early focus on governance and delivery.
Mumbai-based stand-up comedian Yash Bhardwaj has claimed he spent 47 days in detention in Dubai before being deported to India over a comedy video posted on social media that authorities allegedly viewed as a national security concern.
Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister on Tuesday, bringing to an end a prolonged leadership tussle within the party that had dominated state politics for nearly two years.
India and South Africa on Wednesday agreed to scale up bilateral cooperation in future technologies, with Artificial Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure and Advanced Manufacturing emerging as key priorities for the next phase of bilateral engagement.
Kolkata/IBNS: The internal conflict within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) intensified on Tuesday after West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose recognised expelled party MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition.
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Mamata Banerjee's close aide Firhad Hakim is all set to step down as Kolkata Mayor, adding to the challenges facing the party as it grapples with an intensifying internal crisis following its defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Kolkata/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday visited the Kalighat Road residence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee in south Kolkata to serve him a notice in connection with the investigation into the alleged primary teacher recruitment irregularities in West Bengal.
Delhi/IBNS: At least 21 people lost their lives, and more than 40 others were rescued after a major fire engulfed a hotel building in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Tuesday morning.
Kolkata/IBNS: The disintegration of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress appeared to gather pace on Wednesday as a rebel faction, backed by nearly 60 MLAs, threw its weight behind expelled party leader Ritabrata Banerjee for the post of Leader of Opposition in the Assembly.
Kolkata/IBNS: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee could be facing the biggest challenge to her authority within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after a large group of rebel MLAs reportedly gathered at the Legislative Assembly for a crucial meeting.
The Centre has appointed senior IAS officer Prashant Sitaram Lokhande as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education and Indian Information Service officer Varun Bhardwaj as its Secretary, as the board grapples with a widening controversy over its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and the awarding of a key contract to a private company.
Former Karnataka Congress chief G. Parameshwara is set to be appointed Deputy Chief Minister in the new government led by Chief Minister-designate D. K. Shivakumar, NDTV, quoting sources, reported, bringing clarity to the party's power-sharing arrangement ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.
The Chairman and Secretary of the Central Board of Secondary Education — Rahul Singh and Himanshu Gupta — have been transferred amid mounting controversy over the board's newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee returned to the streets in a major political protest on Tuesday, adopting the combative style that defined much of her political career.
Kalita Majhi, who once worked as a domestic help to support her family, has taken another major step in her political journey after being sworn in as a Minister of State in the West Bengal government.
India and Germany on Tuesday explored a future-oriented partnership in quantum communication, photonics, quantum satellite communication, space technologies and deep-tech innovation.
A major engineering milestone has been achieved in the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project with the successful breakthrough of the third mountain tunnel (MT-07) at Ambesari village in Dahanu Taluka of Palghar district, Maharashtra, the Ministry of Railways said on Tuesday.
India may soon face an unexpected labour challenge: a shortage of blue-collar workers at home as developed economies increasingly look abroad to fill critical workforce gaps.
New Delhi/IBNS: The online campaign of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is set to hit the ground as its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, on Monday announced a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 6.
Reports surrounding the Bollywood spy thriller Dhurandhar have triggered controversy, with NDTV's sources claiming that its portrayal of underworld figures has unsettled elements linked to organised crime networks.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday offered an unusual explanation for his much-discussed black-and-white suits, saying the colours reflect his approach to governance.
Kolkata/IBNS: Political speculation is intensifying in West Bengal after a series of developments within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) triggered comparisons with the splits that reshaped Maharashtra’s political landscape.
Chennai/IBNS: Speculation over whether former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai is preparing to launch his own political outfit has intensified after posters bearing his image and a cryptic message surfaced across Coimbatore, media reports said.
Twenty-six years ago, I returned from my first trip to the United States and the United Kingdom with one clear observation. The moment Indians crossed immigration, I told friends, they transformed. Queued neatly. Spoke softly. Binned their litter. They became, briefly, the model citizens they never quite managed to be at home. It was remarkable. It was also, I suspect, temporary.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles on Sunday co-chaired the second India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, reaffirming their commitment to deepening strategic and defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged discrepancies in the signatures of Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislators, while party national general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee on Monday skipped a summon and he has sought more time to appear before investigators, citing health issues following the recent assault in South 24 Parganas.
Kolkata/IBNS: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday expelled two of its legislators, Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee, from the party's primary membership with immediate effect, citing alleged anti-party activities and conduct considered detrimental to the organisation.
In a significant milestone in India–Mongolia cultural and spiritual relations, the sacred relics of Arhat Sariputra and Arhat Mahamoggallana, the two chief disciples of Lord Buddha, were ceremonially enshrined at the Gandantegchenling Monastery in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima (Vesak Day) 2026.
General NS Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, assumed charge as the third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs on Sunday.
