Big defence push: Rajnath Singh to hold high-stakes talks with Italy’s Defence Minister
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold bilateral talks with Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto in New Delhi on April 30.
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India becomes Kenya’s major trading partner as bilateral trade crosses $4.31 billion
The 10th Session of the India–Kenya Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held on April 27 – 28,, in Nairobi, Kenya, to review and strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
PM Modi unveils 594-km Ganga Expressway: Why it is a game-changer for Uttar Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 594-km access-controlled Greenfield Ganga Expressway in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, calling it a major milestone in the state’s infrastructure and economic transformation.
“Voting without fear”: PM Modi hails record turnout in West Bengal polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the higher voter turnout in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, saying it reflected that people were voting “without fear” in the state.
PM Modi visits Kashi Vishwanath Temple, says he prays for India’s happiness and health
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi and offered prayers at the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
‘Joy Bangla’ vs ‘Jai Shri Ram’: Chaos in Bhabanipur during Suvendu Adhikari’s visit
Kolkata/IBNS: Tension flared outside Jai Hind Bhavan in Bhabanipur on Wednesday after Trinamool Congress supporters staged a protest during BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari’s visit to a polling booth.
Operation Sindoor boost: India is now fifth-largest military spender at USD 92.1 billion in 2025, Pakistan's spending is also up
India, which conducted Operation Sindoor against Pakistan on May 7, 2025 following the Pahalgam terror attack, is now the fifth-largest military spender in the world, as per data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Mamata Banerjee trying to intimidate Hindu voters, alleges Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress supremo and Bhabanipur candidate Mamata Banerjee visiting multiple polling booths on Wednesday triggered sharp political reactions, with her rival alleging intimidation of Hindu voters.
‘Got the guts?’ Derek O’Brien dares Modi to quit if Mamata Banerjee wins Bengal polls
MP Derek O'Brien on Wednesday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resign if Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the All India Trinamool Congress retain power in the West Bengal Assembly elections.
ECI ‘harassing’ TMC, dancing to BJP’s tune: Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur
Kolkata/IBNS: The war of words between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the Election Commission of India intensified on Wednesday as West Bengal Chief Minister and Bhabanipur candidate Mamata Banerjee accused the poll body of harassment on voting day.
No future for petrol, diesel vehicles: Nitin Gadkari pushes clean fuel shift
Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said petrol and diesel vehicles have no long-term future, urging the automobile industry to accelerate the shift towards cleaner and alternative fuels.
Godhra sends harmony message: Hindu independent candidate wins Muslim-majority ward
In a striking result from Godhra, Apekshaben Naineshbhai Soni, an independent Hindu woman candidate, has won from Ward Number 7 — a constituency reported to have an entirely Muslim voter base.
Honeymoon murder twist: Accused Sonam Raghuvanshi gets bail after 10 months in jail
Sonam Raghuvanshi, the main accused in the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, has been granted bail by a court in Shillong after three previous pleas were rejected, media reports said.
‘Absolutely mesmerising’: PM Modi praises Sikkim’s Orchidarium and biodiversity
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited the Orchidarium in Gangtok, Sikkim and expressed his profound admiration for its beauty and the state's extraordinary biodiversity.
Major boost for Jammu and Kashmir: Road projects approved to accelerate rural development
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the approval of road projects worth nearly Rs 8,000 crore for Jammu and Kashmir within a single year is a historic achievement.
INS Sunayna reaches Singapore, strengthens India’s maritime mission under MAHASAGAR
Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, INS Sunayna, arrived at Changi Naval Base on April 26, marking its fourth port call during the ongoing IOS SAGAR deployment under the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Adva ucement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
Odisha man carries sister’s skeleton to bank after staff say 'bring account holder'
Bhubaneswar/IBNS: A man from Odisha’s Keonjhar district carried his deceased sister’s skeleton to a bank branch after repeated requests to withdraw money were denied without the account holder’s presence.
Operation Sindoor proved terror epicentres are not immune: Rajnath Singh at SCO meet
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek on Tuesday, delivered a strong message on terrorism, stating that Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm resolve that terror epicentres are no longer immune to justifiable punishment.
‘Fair & Lovely Babua’: TMC jabs IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma over viral video; Akhilesh joins attack
Kolkata/IBNS: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has raised questions over the conduct of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma soon after the Uttar Pradesh officer—known as an “encounter specialist”—launched a crackdown on a ruling party candidate in West Bengal.
‘Nothing like playing football’: PM Modi unwinds in Sikkim after Bengal poll blitz
Gangtok/IBNS: After an intense, high-pitched campaign for the West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shifted gears, engaging in a lighter on-field activity during his visit to Sikkim.
Who is UP's 'Singham' Ajay Pal Sharma, 'encounter specialist' IPS officer warning TMC's Jahangir Khan?
Kolkata/IBNS: IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, appointed as police observer in South 24 Parganas of West Bengal, has launched a massive crackdown in the district—considered a citadel of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).
‘Don’t regret later’: IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma’s warning to TMC candidate sparks BJP-TMC clash
Kolkata/IBNS: In a bid to boost voter confidence ahead of the second phase of polling in West Bengal, an IPS officer on election duty has launched a statewide crackdown, issuing a strong warning to a Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate over alleged voter intimidation.
Crackdown on D-Company: Dawood aide Salim Dola deported to India
New Delhi/IBNS: In a major breakthrough against the global network of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim’s D-Company, his close aide and top-ranked international drug trafficker Salim Dola was deported to India early Tuesday, according to media reports.
Mumbai horror: Man asks two security guards to recite ‘kalma’, then stabs them
A 31-year-old Mumbai man has been arrested in the Naya Nagar area after he allegedly stabbed two security guards after asking about their religious identities.
Midnight meal turns deadly: Mumbai family of four dies within hours, food poisoning suspected
A late-night meal ended in an unimaginable tragedy in Mumbai, where a family of four died within hours of falling critically ill, in what police suspect to be a case of food poisoning.
'Had a child together, now alleges rape': SC says consensual live-in breakup is not a crime
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India on Monday flagged the complexities and risks associated with live-in relationships, observing that walking out of such arrangements does not amount to a criminal offence, according to media reports.
Rajnath Singh to lead Indian delegation at SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Bishkek
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead a high-level Indian delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting, scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on April 28.
Faith in justice shattered’: Kejriwal boycotts Delhi HC judge who refused to recuse
Delhi/IBNS: Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced that he will not appear before the Delhi High Court bench led by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the excise policy case, stating that he has lost confidence in the court’s ability to deliver justice.
‘Will return for swearing-in’: Modi ends Bengal campaign, signals BJP win
Kolkata/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed confidence about a change of guard in West Bengal, citing “overwhelming support” for the Bharatiya Janata Party during his campaign.
Engine fire forces SWISS flight to abort in Delhi, 6 injured
Six passengers were injured after a SWISS International Air Lines flight aborted takeoff at Delhi airport following an engine fire incident early Sunday, officials said.