Supreme Court allows first-ever passive euthanasia for 32-year-old man in coma for 13 years
Mar 11, 2026, at 02:16 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday permitted the withdrawal of life support for a 32-year-old man who has remained in a vegetative state for 13 years following an accident.
Mar 11, 2026, at 10:54 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Panic gripped several metro cities, including the national capital New Delhi, as customers started worrying about the availability of commercial LPG and LNG amid fears of supply shortages triggered by the escalating West Asia conflict, media reports said.
As Iran-US war disrupts global gas supply, India issues guidelines to manage shortages
Mar 11, 2026, at 12:27 am
The ongoing war between Iran and the United States in the Middle East has disrupted the global supply of natural gas, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a conflict zone for over two weeks.
Mumbai dentistry student dies by suicide, note alleges mental harassment by boyfriend
Mar 10, 2026, at 08:21 pm
A 24-year-old postgraduate dentistry student allegedly died by suicide at her home in Mumbai’s Antop Hill area, with a suicide note indicating that she had been facing mental harassment from her boyfriend, media reports said.
Kolkata: Mamata calls off dharna against SIR after five days, says ‘fight for justice’ will continue
Mar 10, 2026, at 08:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday called off her sit-in protest in Kolkata's downtown Esplanade area after five days, bringing an end to a high-profile demonstration over the SIR issue.
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns three months after operational meltdown
Mar 10, 2026, at 07:11 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India’s largest airline IndiGo has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Pieter Elbers, marking a significant leadership change for the company.
US: Dance video at WWII Memorial sparks outrage, Indian-origin man may face deportation
Mar 10, 2026, at 05:43 pm
An Indian-origin man may face deportation after a video of him dancing with a woman at the World War II Memorial went viral on social media.
Mar 10, 2026, at 05:02 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India’s long-standing debate over the Uniform Civil Code has gained renewed attention after significant observations made by the Supreme Court during a recent hearing.
Iran war disrupts LPG supplies, restaurants in major Indian cities edge towards shutdown
Mar 10, 2026, at 03:54 pm
A conflict unfolding nearly 3,000 kilometres away in Iran is beginning to affect daily life in India, particularly the hospitality sector.
Mar 10, 2026, at 03:40 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday said it would not tolerate any questioning of the integrity of judicial officers tasked with handling West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, while hearing pleas related to the voter revision drive, media reports said.
'Book withdrawn': NCERT apologises for controversial judiciary chapter after Supreme Court ban
Mar 10, 2026, at 01:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on Tuesday issued an unconditional apology over a now-banned controversial chapter on judicial corruption in a Class 8 Social Science textbook.
Mar 09, 2026, at 11:26 pm
Hotels in Bengaluru have raised concerns after the supply of commercial LPG cylinders reportedly stopped, with an industry body warning that the disruption could affect daily operations across the city.
LPG booking gap raised to 25 days to curb hoarding amid Iran war; fuel prices to stay stable: Report
Mar 09, 2026, at 09:06 pm
The government has increased the minimum booking interval for domestic LPG cylinders from 21 days to 25 days in a move aimed at preventing hoarding and black marketing amid the Iran-Israel-US conflict, media reports, quoting government sources, said on Monday.
'Just one phone call!' First UAE envoy to India says PM Modi could stop Iran–Israel war instantly
Mar 09, 2026, at 07:39 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The United Arab Emirates has made it clear that it does not want to be dragged into the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.
Indian Armed Forces reach Seychelles for massive ‘LAMITIYE-2026’ War Games
Mar 09, 2026, at 05:38 pm
An Indian Armed Forces contingent has arrived in Seychelles to participate in the 11th edition of the joint military exercise LAMITIYE-2026 with the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). The exercise will be held at the Seychelles Defence Academy from March 9 to March 20, 2026.
‘Arrogance will be shattered’: PM Modi warns Mamata Banerjee over remarks on President Murmu
Mar 09, 2026, at 12:02 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday renewed his attack on the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) over West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s controversial remarks about President Droupadi Murmu, warning that the party’s “arrogance will be shattered”.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces black flags during Kalighat Temple visit in Kolkata amid TMC’s SIR protests
Mar 09, 2026, at 10:49 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Monday morning visited the Kalighat Temple, navigating protests by ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers who showed black flags and raised slogans over the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, media reports said.
Massive infrastructure push: PM Modi launches Rs.33,500 crore projects in Delhi
Mar 08, 2026, at 08:13 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth around Rs. 33,500 crore in Delhi.
Crisis at sea: Iran thanks India as naval vessel IRIS Lavan docks at Kochi
Mar 08, 2026, at 07:51 pm
Iran has formally thanked India for providing a safe harbour to its naval vessel IRIS Lavan, which docked at the port of Kochi to undertake technical and logistical arrangements, according to media reports.
Hindu man killed on Holi in Delhi: MCD demolishes illegal portion of key accused Nizamuddin's house
Mar 08, 2026, at 04:45 pm
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Sunday carried out a bulldozer action against a property linked to one of the accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi murder case in New Delhi, in which a 26-year-old man was killed.
Shocking! YouTuber UK07 Rider injured after high-speed crash at 150kmph while streaming live
Mar 08, 2026, at 01:55 pm
Indian YouTuber and Bigg Boss 17 contestant Anurag Dobhal, popularly known online as UK07 Rider, was seriously injured after his high-speed car crashed into a divider while he was streaming live on Instagram.
'Mind your own business': Kamal Haasan’s message to Donald Trump over Russian oil remark
Mar 08, 2026, at 01:44 pm
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has criticised the United States after a senior American official said Washington had given India “permission” to buy Russian oil amid disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.
Centre seeks reply from Bengal govt over ‘protocol lapses’ during Droupadi Murmu visit
Mar 08, 2026, at 01:11 pm
The Centre has sought an explanation from the West Bengal government over alleged protocol lapses during the recent visit of President Droupadi Murmu to the state, asking officials to respond by 5 pm on Sunday.
President Murmu’s ‘upset’ remark over tribal event triggers Modi-Mamata political row
Mar 07, 2026, at 09:33 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata/Siliguri/IBNS: What began as a cultural gathering celebrating Santhal heritage quickly escalated into a political confrontation in poll-bound West Bengal, after remarks by President Droupadi Murmu over the organisation of the event drew sharp reactions from both the Centre and the state government.
India stands firm on Russian oil: New Delhi says energy decisions need no permission
Mar 07, 2026, at 07:23 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: As geopolitical tensions shake global energy markets, India has reaffirmed a clear message: its energy policy will be guided by national interest, not external pressure.
Historic achievement: Narendra Modi congratulates Nepali people over successful polls
Mar 07, 2026, at 06:40 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the people of Nepal for successfully conducting their elections, months after the Himalayan nation witnessed massive Gen Z-led protests.
Mar 07, 2026, at 05:50 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: President Droupadi Murmu sparked discussion during her visit to West Bengal on Saturday after she wondered aloud whether Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee might be upset with her.
Mar 07, 2026, at 03:04 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Four people have been arrested, including a minor boy, after a 26-year-old Hindu man was killed by a group of Muslim people following a dispute over Holi celebrations in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar area, media reports said.
Explosions rock club in Kolkata’s Paikpara, locals claim bombs were stored inside
Mar 07, 2026, at 12:51 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Panic gripped north Kolkata’s Paikpara area on Saturday morning after a series of explosions rocked a local club, media reports said.
26-year-old killed in Holi dispute, tension grips Delhi’s Uttam Nagar as protests erupt
Mar 07, 2026, at 12:26 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Tension gripped southwest Delhi’s Uttam Nagar after a dispute between two neighbours over Holi celebrations turned violent on March 4, leaving a 26-year-old man dead, media reports said.