CJI Surya Kant says 'cockroach' remark was misquoted, misused with malicious intent
Aug 15, 2026, at 12:02 am
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said his controversial “cockroach” remark made during a Supreme Court hearing was “misquoted” and subsequently misused with “malicious intent” to mislead young people.
Indus Waters Treaty suspension decisive step against terror-sponsoring nation: President Murmu
Aug 14, 2026, at 11:33 pm
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday described India's decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance as a decisive step against a country that provides a safe haven to terrorists, saying the move was taken in the national interest, particularly that of farmers.
Ajit Doval breaks silence on Operation Sindoor in Discovery’s explosive new docuseries
Aug 14, 2026, at 11:01 pm
New Delhi/Mumbai/IBNS: Discovery is set to premiere Declassified: Operation Sindoor, a two-part docuseries offering audiences unprecedented access to India’s senior military and national security leadership, operational commanders and frontline personnel.
Maharashtra FDA suspends 14 Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart facilities over food safety violations
Aug 14, 2026, at 10:55 pm
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of 14 establishments linked to quick-commerce platforms Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart after a state-wide inspection drive uncovered serious food-safety and hygiene violations.
Rahul Gandhi's 'mock hug' taunt sparks row; Centre stresses 'mutual respect' with Italy
Aug 14, 2026, at 09:23 pm
The Centre has stressed the importance of “mutual respect and understanding” in its bilateral relationship with Italy, a day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other party leaders made remarks involving Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
The hug that was meant to wound Modi may be wounding Rahul instead
Aug 14, 2026, at 07:54 pm
What happened on stage: Thursday night at the Rachnatmak Congress National Convention in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi told the gathering he would show them what foreign policy meant to Narendra Modi. Then he ran across the stage and threw his arms around Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit in an exaggerated bear hug, milking it for the cameras.
Indians under attack abroad: US tops 2025 list with 14 cases, says MEA
Aug 14, 2026, at 04:06 pm
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that 14 Indians were attacked in the US in 2025, the highest number recorded in any country during the year.
Delhi on high alert: Bomb threat to High Court, airport and multiple locations ahead of I-Day
Aug 14, 2026, at 03:22 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court, Indira Gandhi International Airport and several other locations in the national capital received bomb threats on Friday, a day ahead of India's 80th Independence Day.
Aug 14, 2026, at 02:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has criticised the Bar Council of India (BCI) for directing State Bar Councils to withhold the enrolment of all 2026 NALSAR law graduates as advocates, pending further orders.
'Shows how low Congress has sunk': BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over Modi foreign policy jibe
Aug 14, 2026, at 11:46 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his purported caricature of Prime Minister Narendra Modi while criticising his foreign policy.
From guns to glamour: Former women Maoists walk the ramp in Chhattisgarh
Aug 14, 2026, at 10:41 am
Raipur/IBNS: Far away from weapons and forests, several former women Maoists walked the ramp at a National Handloom Day event in Chhattisgarh's Raipur, reflecting their return to mainstream society, media reports said.
Will Tarique Rahman visit India? Bangladesh Minister reveals latest update
Aug 14, 2026, at 10:31 am
A Bangladeshi minister has said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India has not been finalised yet, with the timing dependent on his schedule and the progress of discussions with the countries concerned.
Aug 14, 2026, at 09:04 am
At least seven people were killed, and 14 others injured after a sudden surge of water and debris entered an under-construction tunnel at a hydropower project in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Thursday, according to media reports.
Nagpur joyride turns fatal: Two teenagers killed, father booked for letting minor drive
Aug 13, 2026, at 11:58 pm
A short early-morning joyride ahead of a friend's birthday celebration turned fatal in Nagpur on Wednesday when a car carrying three teenagers crashed into a stationary truck, killing two of them and seriously injuring the third.
Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked with kirpan at Nanded gurdwara, security guard injured
Aug 13, 2026, at 11:39 pm
Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked at a gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded on Thursday, with police taking the alleged attacker into custody.
Netaji statue vandalised in Kolkata hours after CM Suvendu Adhikari's warning over disrespect
Aug 13, 2026, at 10:32 pm
A statue of freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was found with its right hand broken in Kolkata's New Alipore area on Thursday, less than 24 hours after West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned of strict action against those making derogatory remarks about the national icon.
Bar Council 'bars' 2026 NALSAR graduates from enrolment after students object to CJI invitation
Aug 13, 2026, at 09:11 pm
The Bar Council of India has directed State Bar Councils to withhold the enrolment of all 2026 NALSAR law graduates as advocates, pending further orders, after a student campaign questioned the proposed invitation to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant for the university's convocation.
Netaji row: Suvendu Adhikari govt strips BJP MP Anant Maharaj of state honour
Aug 13, 2026, at 05:48 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government has withdrawn the Banga Bibhushan Award conferred on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nagendra Ray, popularly known as Anant Maharaj, following his controversial remarks on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Sukhbir Badal attacked by Nihang Sikh with kirpan at Maharashtra gurdwara; assailant detained
Aug 13, 2026, at 05:07 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked in Maharashtra's Nanded on Thursday, media reports said.
Kolkata: NRS Hospital nurse on night duty found dead in washroom with three fentanyl vials
Aug 13, 2026, at 04:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Police have launched an investigation after a 30-year-old nurse was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside a washroom at the state-run Nil Ratan Sircar (NRS) Medical College and Hospital during her night shift.
Aug 13, 2026, at 04:30 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A paint war has erupted at Kolkata's Academy of Fine Arts after a room on the premises was painted saffron, two months after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in West Bengal for the first time.
‘If you cannot do it, we will pass an order’: Supreme Court’s final warning to Centre on food labels
Aug 13, 2026, at 03:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a final warning to the Centre over the implementation of front-of-pack warning labels for packaged food products containing high levels of sugar, salt and saturated fat, media reports said.
‘Time to move on’: Bombay HC sends strong message in Vijay Mallya-bank dispute
Aug 13, 2026, at 02:16 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday said the long-standing dispute between fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya and a consortium of banks needs to be brought to an end, observing that prolonged proceedings could have a wider impact on the country's economy.
RG Kar rape-murder case takes fresh turn as ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh arrested over cremation probe
Aug 13, 2026, at 01:57 pm
The investigation into the 2024 RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case has taken a fresh turn with the arrest of former Trinamool Congress MLA Nirmal Ghosh in Odisha.
Netaji row explodes in Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari orders police action over ‘derogatory’ posts
Aug 13, 2026, at 01:03 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid a controversy over derogatory online posts on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday directed police to take action against users who allegedly made objectionable remarks online.
No more advance tips: Centre tells ride-hailing apps to stop asking before booking
Aug 13, 2026, at 12:10 am
The Centre has ordered ride-hailing platforms to stop prompting passengers to pay tips before or during a trip, saying the practice violates the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines and can mislead consumers.
Air India pilot was on sleep medication before 300-foot plunge, safety report reveals
Aug 12, 2026, at 09:33 pm
The pilot-in-command of an Air India flight that suffered a sudden 300-foot altitude loss over Odisha last week was taking medication prescribed for "sleep difficulty", according to an internal flight safety report accessed by NDTV.
ISI-linked Pakistani national arrested in Bengal over 'espionage' targeting Army, BSF, Railways
Aug 12, 2026, at 03:16 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a Pakistani national suspected of having links with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and allegedly collecting sensitive information concerning India’s security and strategic infrastructure.
Aug 12, 2026, at 02:15 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday appealed to the Opposition to allow a debate in Parliament on the police action against NEET protesters, saying he was ready to “respond to every question” raised by the Opposition.
Mumbai landslide horror: 6 killed, 4-5 feared trapped under rubble in Kurla
Aug 12, 2026, at 01:32 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: At least six people were killed after a landslide struck Mumbai's Kurla area in the early hours of Wednesday, media reports said.