May 01, 2026, at 03:58 pm
The Haj Committee of India has increased airfare for the Haj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia by ₹10,000 per pilgrim this year, citing a global rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Midnight drama ends in anti-climax! Mamata’s ‘EVM tampering’ alarm deflated after 4-hour vigil
May 01, 2026, at 02:46 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A high-voltage political standoff in Kolkata over alleged electronic voting machine (EVM) manipulation ended in an anti-climax, with no evidence found to support the claims raised by the Trinamool Congress.
‘Coffee and tea don’t go well together’: Annamalai’s remark resurfaces amid AIADMK–TVK buzz
May 01, 2026, at 02:26 pm
Chennai/IBNS: The buzz over a possible tie-up between the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam–Bharatiya Janata Party alliance and actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has triggered fresh political speculation, with indications that such a move could create cracks within the NDA, media reports said.
Diplomatic row: Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over Himanta Biswa Sarma remarks
May 01, 2026, at 01:38 pm
New Delhi/Dhaka/IBNS: Bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh have come under focus after Dhaka summoned acting Indian High Commissioner Pawan Badhe over remarks made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, media reports said.
May 01, 2026, at 12:27 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a relief for Pawan Khera, the Supreme Court of India on Friday granted anticipatory bail to the Congress leader in a case over his allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, media reports said.
4-hour vigil, EVM claims, high drama: Mamata storms Bhabanipur strongroom ahead of counting
May 01, 2026, at 01:43 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Mamata Banerjee visited the strongroom at Sakhawat Memorial School in south Kolkata and remained there for nearly four hours amid allegations of irregularities linked to electronic voting machines and ballot handling.
Apr 30, 2026, at 10:58 pm
Amid heavy rain, tensions flared on Thursday evening outside the strong room at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, located within the Netaji Indoor Stadium complex in Kolkata a day after the final phase of Assembly Elections ended in West Bengal.
‘Mahadev DNA’ row rocks Jamia: BJP backs VC as campus protests intensify
Apr 30, 2026, at 10:45 pm
A political and campus row has erupted at Jamia Millia Islamia after Vice-Chancellor Mazhar Asif’s remarks linking Indian identity to “Mahadev’s DNA” triggered widespread reactions.
Big relief for Karisma Kapoor’s children in Sunjay Kapur’s ₹30,000-crore estate battle
Apr 30, 2026, at 10:28 pm
In a significant interim win for Kiaan and Samaira, the children of Karisma Kapoor, the Delhi High Court has ordered that the massive estate of late businessman Sunjay Kapur be preserved.
Today’s Chanakya projects BJP landslide in Bengal, TMC pushed to 100 seats
Apr 30, 2026, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Exit poll projections for the 294-seat Assembly in West Bengal have indicated a significant shift, with pollster Today’s Chanakya forecasting a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Overloaded tourist boat sinks in Madhya Pradesh's Bargi Dam; at least 4 dead, several missing
Apr 30, 2026, at 08:49 pm
At least four people were killed after a tourist boat carrying 31 passengers sank in the Bargi Dam area of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, media reports said.
Bengal polls: Mamata rejects exit poll projections, claims decisive TMC return to power
Apr 30, 2026, at 07:06 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A day after several exit polls projected an advantage for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee released a video message asserting that her party remains firmly on course to form the next government.
Apr 30, 2026, at 03:26 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Pawan Khera, who has sought anticipatory bail over his remarks on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, on Thursday told the Supreme Court of India that it was “not necessary to humiliate me with arrest,” media reports said.
Apr 30, 2026, at 02:01 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Upholding women’s rights over their bodies, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday came down heavily on the Centre over its curative plea challenging an earlier order that allowed a 15-year-old rape survivor to terminate her 31-week pregnancy, media reports said.
I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel gets bail after Bengal polls conclude
Apr 30, 2026, at 12:05 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Vinesh Chandel, co-founder and director of Indian Political Action Committee, has been granted bail by a Delhi court more than two weeks after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, media reports said.
Loud wedding DJ blamed for death of 140 chickens in UP village, police case filed
Apr 29, 2026, at 11:44 pm
A poultry farm owner in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur district has filed a police complaint claiming that loud DJ music from a wedding procession led to the death of 140 chickens at his farm on April 25, media reports said.
Apr 29, 2026, at 11:42 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A high-turnout second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections was marked by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s sharp allegations against the Election Commission of India and a tense face-off between Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Suvendu Adhikari and Trinamool Congress workers in Bhabanipur.
Clerical error led to bail in Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: Court
Apr 29, 2026, at 11:00 pm
Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their 2025 honeymoon in Meghalaya, has been granted bail by a Shillong court after three earlier rejections.
Apr 29, 2026, at 09:28 pm
The 2026 Assembly exit polls have painted a dramatic and fragmented political picture across five key battlegrounds — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry.
Exit Polls Give Bengal to BJP—But One Survey Begs to Differ
Apr 29, 2026, at 07:39 pm
A P-MARQ exit poll for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election has projected a strong showing for the BJP, putting it ahead of the ruling Trinamool Congress in the 294-member Assembly. According to the survey, the BJP is expected to secure between 150 and 175 seats, crossing the majority mark of 148 comfortably.
Big defence push: Rajnath Singh to hold high-stakes talks with Italy’s Defence Minister
Apr 29, 2026, at 06:19 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold bilateral talks with Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto in New Delhi on April 30.
India becomes Kenya’s major trading partner as bilateral trade crosses $4.31 billion
Apr 29, 2026, at 05:22 pm
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
Apr 29, 2026, at 04:10 pm
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
Apr 29, 2026, at 02:32 pm
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
Apr 29, 2026, at 02:11 pm
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
Apr 29, 2026, at 01:19 pm
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.
Mamata Banerjee trying to intimidate Hindu voters, alleges Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur
Apr 29, 2026, at 11:35 am
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.
Apr 29, 2026, at 11:21 am
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).
‘Got the guts?’ Derek O’Brien dares Modi to quit if Mamata Banerjee wins Bengal polls
Apr 29, 2026, at 10:32 am
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
Apr 29, 2026, at 09:49 am
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.