British adventurer and television personality Bear Grylls has heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, placing him alongside former US President Barack Obama and Britain's Prince William as among the finest leaders he has met.
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), described as one of the biggest trade deals of modern times, came into force on Wednesday, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling it a "significant moment" in bilateral ties.
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday granted conditional permission to Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) to hold its annual July 21 Martyrs' Day programme in front of Birla Planetarium instead of its traditional venue at Esplanade.
Kolkata/IBNS: In a significant political development for West Bengal, senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and former state minister Madan Mitra resigned from the Mamata Banerjee-led party on Wednesday and joined the rebel faction headed by RitKolkata/IBNS: In a significant political development for West Bengal, senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and former state minister Madan Mitra resigned from the Mamata Banerjee-led party on Wednesday and joined the rebel faction heade...
At least two people died after a fire broke out at a residential building in Noida, trapping around 50 people inside, media reports said on Wednesday.
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has reiterated his government's commitment to fighting corruption, asserting that no one will be allowed to engage in corrupt practices during his tenure, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking urgent medical intervention, including force-feeding of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, amid growing concerns over his health as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 18th day on Wednesday, media reports said.
Poland has praised India's efforts to prevent the Russia-Ukraine war from escalating, with Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the few global leaders whose views are taken seriously by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday imposed a fine of Rs 3 lakh on comedian Samay Raina, observing that he had "taken the court for a ride" by failing to comply with assurances given in connection with the disability remarks controversy linked to the online show India's Got Latent.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition challenging the renovation of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's iconic Mumbai residence, Mannat, observing that the property could be renovated as long as the work complies with applicable laws.
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin has announced that she will return to Kolkata after nearly two decades to attend a special literary event on August 1 at Rabindra Sadan.
India and the Maldives have made "substantive progress" in the first round of negotiations for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the two sides holding text-based discussions across eight technical sessions covering eight policy areas, the Indian government said.
Mumbai/New Delhi/IBNS: Veteran actor Zeenat Aman has extended her support to climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, urging the Central government to initiate a dialogue with the protesters as his indefinite hunger strike demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation entered its 17th day.
An Indian man has sparked curiosity among internet users after sharing a screenshot of a WhatsApp message from a recruiter who claimed to represent a Karachi-based company.
New Delhi/IBNS: Actor Omi Vaidya, best known for playing 'Chatur' in the blockbuster film 3 Idiots, has voiced support for climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has entered its 17th day.
At least one Indian crew member was killed, and eight others were injured after Iran hit two UAE national tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the Middle East region.
Nashik/IBNS: A family outing in Maharashtra's Nashik district turned into a nightmare after a woman was allegedly sexually harassed by a group of men, who later chased the family for 15 kilometres and attacked them, according to media reports.
India's Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel arrested a US national, who claimed to be a former US Navy and Special Forces serviceman, near the India-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.
The United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Monday joined Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in strongly rejecting a media report claiming India had turned down a "quick trade agreement" with Washington in hopes of securing better terms.
A Delhi Police constable allegedly shot his wife dead in the middle of a road in East Delhi's Kalyanpuri area after a heated argument during a scooter ride early on Monday, police said.
A video showing a religious ceremony being performed inside a train has gone viral on social media, prompting questions over whether such rituals are permitted inside Indian Railways coaches.
Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi court on Monday convicted former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain and four others for the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the northeast Delhi riots of 2020.
Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived in Boston on 12 July 2026 after successfully participating in the Sail4th 250 celebrations in New York.
India and Japan held the 8th Defence Policy Dialogue in Tokyo on Monday, during which the two sides reviewed the significant progress made in bilateral defence cooperation since the previous meeting and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
Kolkata/IBNS: CPI(M) leader Mohammed Lahek Ali was arrested on Sunday night for allegedly inciting violence during protests over the rape and murder of a minor girl in West Bengal's Baruipur, media reports said.
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday endorsed the decision to suspend prayers and stop entry to the 136-year-old Bankra Mosque inside the operational area of Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, saying national security and airport safety must take precedence over all other considerations.
New Delhi/IBNS: In a significant relief for the Tamil Nadu government, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras High Court's order imposing a statewide ban on the slaughter of cows and calves, including on Bakrid and other occasions, media reports said.
Dehradun/IBNS: In a major breakthrough in the Badrinath Temple donation theft case, the Uttarakhand Police on Sunday night arrested the prime accused, Pramod Nautiyal, from his residence in Dehradun, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday stressed that the determination of citizenship and foreigner status must be carried out through a "fair, lawful and reasonable" process, while setting aside a Gauhati High Court order that had upheld the declaration of 27 individuals as foreigners, media reports said.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will lead a high-level Indian business delegation on a five-day visit to Spain, Belgium and Finland from July 13 to 17, aimed at strengthening India's economic partnership with Europe through enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, technology, innovation and sustainability.
