From Lalu’s family to military uniform: Grandson begins tough training in Singapore
Patna/IBNS: Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav’s grandson Aditya has begun his military training in Singapore after completing his pre-university studies.
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Son born after 10 daughters in Haryana, case puts spotlight on India’s son Preference
A 37-year-old woman has given birth to a baby boy after having ten daughters, an incident that once again underscores the deep-rooted preference for male children in large sections of Indian society.
Pre-dawn chaos in Delhi: Stones hurled at cops, tear gas fired during demolition drive near mosque
At least five people were injured after miscreants pelted stones during an anti-encroachment drive close to a mosque located in Old Delhi's Ramlila Maidan area on Wednesday, media reports said.
Donald Trump says PM Modi ‘unhappy’ over US tariffs linked to Russian oil purchases
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he shares a “very good relationship” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but claimed the Indian leader is unhappy with him due to high tariffs imposed on India over its continued purchase of Russian oil.
Nearly 2.9 crore names dropped from Uttar Pradesh draft voter list after special revision
The Election Commission on Tuesday released the draft revised electoral rolls for Uttar Pradesh following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), revealing that 2.89 crore voters have been removed from the state’s voter list. Among those excluded are 46.23 lakh deceased voters, the Commission said.
'Will Trump kidnap our prime minister?' Prithviraj Chavan draws flak for remarks linking Venezuela action to India
Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has triggered sharp criticism and widespread ridicule on social media after questioning whether a US-style military action, like the one that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, could ever happen in India.
TMC moves Supreme Court against ECI over SIR, alleges ‘WhatsApp Commission’ in voter revision
New Delhi/IBNS: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, escalating its confrontation with the poll body, media reports said.
Suresh Kalmadi, ex-Union Minister and controversial Commonwealth Games chief, passes away at 81
Pune/IBNS: Former Union Minister and Congress veteran Suresh Kalmadi passed away on Tuesday at the age of 81, following a prolonged illness, media reports said.
Madurai HC shocks DMK! Hilltop Karthigai Deepam allowed, court slams ‘unnecessary politicisation’ – Hindus celebrate big victory!
New Delhi/IBNS: In a big win for Hindus, the Madras High Court on Tuesday upheld a single-judge order permitting the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at the stone pillar atop Thiruparankundram hill in Tamil Nadu, observing that the issue had been “unnecessarily politicised”, media reports said.
Money dispute turned deadly? Telugu woman Nikitha's father breaks silence on US killing
The father of a Telugu woman who was allegedly killed by her former flatmate in the United States has claimed that his daughter had a monetary dispute with the suspect.
EC issues SIR hearing notice to cricketer Mohammed Shami; his brother Mohammed Kaif
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami and his brother Mohammed Kaif have been issued notices by the Election Commission to appear for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing in Kolkata, officials confirmed on Monday.
India launches first indigenous pollution control vessel: Coast Guard’s Samudra Pratap commissioned!
Marking a major step forward in India’s pursuit of Aatmanirbharta in shipbuilding and maritime capability development, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) ‘Samudra Pratap’, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), in Goa on Monday.
Family tragedy strikes Chitra Iyer: Sister Sharada dies while trekking in Oman
Sharada Iyer, sister of Malayalam playback singer Chitra Iyer, died in a trekking accident in Oman’s Jebel Shams region, media reports said.
Returning from Liwa Festival, Indian expatriates loses three children in Abu Dhabi road tragedy
At least four Indian expatriates, including three siblings and their domestic help, were killed in a car accident in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Sunday, according to media reports.
‘Qualitatively different’: Supreme Court shuts bail door on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in a case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots, media reports said.
India’s COAS Dwivedi visiting UAE, Sri Lanka: Here's why the trip remains significant for the region?
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi will undertake official visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from January 5 to 8, 2026, as part of India’s ongoing efforts to enhance defence cooperation and military-to-military engagement with friendly nations.
‘Deep concern’: India reacts after US captures Venezuela’s Maduro
India on Sunday described recent developments in Venezuela as a “matter of deep concern” after tensions escalated following the reported capture of ousted President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by US special forces during a nighttime airborne operation in Caracas.
Shashi Tharoor calls US action against Venezuela a case of 'might is right'
Former diplomat and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has offered a blunt assessment of the United States’ military action against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, describing it as a case of “might is right.”
Congress begins candidate selection for poll-bound states; Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to head Assam panel
The Congress on Saturday initiated the process of selecting candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections, announcing the formation of Screening Committees for poll-bound states.
Kolkata CP urges elderly to stay alert against digital scams at ‘Pronam’ interaction
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Commissioner of Police (CP) Manoj Kumar Verma on Saturday urged senior citizens to remain vigilant against rising cases of digital fraud, warning that elderly people are among the most vulnerable targets of cyber scams.
India’s 125-year wait ends: Sacred relics of Lord Buddha finally return!
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics related to Lord Buddha, titled “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One,” on Saturday at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi.
Bloodbath in Bastar: 14 Maoists killed in twin Chhattisgarh encounters
Raipur/IBNS: At least 14 Maoists were killed in two separate encounters with security forces in Chhattisgarh on Saturday morning, media reports said.
Politics enters IPL? Tharoor steps in as Shah Rukh Khan faces heat over Mustafizur Rahman
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has defended Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman’s participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) amid mounting political backlash over his signing by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), co-owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan.
68 seats, no voting: What’s really happening in Maharashtra’s civic polls?
Mumbai/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led ruling coalition in Maharashtra has secured 66 seats unopposed in the ongoing municipal corporation elections, raising questions over power dynamics in the state’s long-delayed civic polls, media reports said.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's son Raihan announces engagement to Aviva Baig, shares first glimpse
Raihan Vadra, son of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and businessman Robert Vadra, has announced his engagement to longtime partner Aviva Baig.
Dharamshala student’s death leads to FIR over ragging, sexual assault; seniors, professor booked
Three female students and a professor have been booked on charges of ragging and sexual assault following the death of a second-year student at a government college in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala, media reports said.
India issues stern notice to X, flags Grok’s role in targeting women with obscene content
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a stern notice to X Corp for failing to comply with statutory due diligence obligations under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the IT Rules, 2021, raising serious concerns over the misuse of its AI service, Grok.
Historic moment! India’s first bullet train mountain tunnel breakthrough reached in Palghar
Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced a significant milestone in the Bullet Train Project with the breakthrough of the second tunnel in Palghar, Maharashtra.
President Murmu unveils ‘Skill the Nation Challenge’ to make India AI-savvy
Indian President Droupadi Murmu, has announced the ‘#SkillTheNation Challenge’, urging citizens, policymakers, educators, professionals and youth to actively participate in India’s AI learning movement by enrolling in the SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness) course on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH).
India and Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations months after Operation Sindoor
India and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged lists of nuclear installations and facilities under a long-standing bilateral agreement that prohibits attacks on each other’s atomic sites.