Sep 09, 2025, at 12:10 am
The immersion of Mumbai’s most iconic Ganesh idol, Lalbaugcha Raja, at Girgaon Chowpatty was delayed by nearly 13 hours this year, breaking long-standing traditions and sparking anger among devotees and the city’s fishermen community.
US tightens visa rules: Indians must now book interviews only in country of nationality
Sep 08, 2025, at 10:33 pm
The US Department of State has issued a new directive requiring all non-immigrant visa (NIV) applicants to schedule interview appointments only in their country of nationality or legal residence, effective immediately.
J&K’s lone AAP MLA Mehraj Malik arrested under Public Safety Act for disturbing public order in Doda
Sep 08, 2025, at 09:37 pm
Jammu and Kashmir’s lone Aam Aadmi Party legislator, Mehraj Din Malik, has been arrested under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) for allegedly disturbing public order in Doda district, media reports said on Monday.
The Telegraph Editor Sankarshan Thakur dies after brief illness, Congress mourns
Sep 08, 2025, at 06:21 pm
Senior journalist and The Telegraph's Editor Sankarshan Thakur died in a hospital in the National Capital Region after a brief illness on Monday.
India, Israel sign BIT to promote investments
Sep 08, 2025, at 04:35 pm
The Indian and Israeli governments on Monday signed the bilateral investment treaty (BIT) in an attempt to promote investments between the two nations.
Mehul Choksi won't be given solitary confinement if extradited: India's assurance to Belgium
Sep 08, 2025, at 12:36 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India has assured Belgium that fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi won't be given solitary confinement if extradited, media reports said.
Haryana man shot dead in the US for objecting to urination in public
Sep 08, 2025, at 11:38 am
Washington DC/IBNS: A 26-year-old man from the Indian state of Haryana was shot dead in California, US, when he objected to a man urinating in public, media reports said.
Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt participate in grand Military Tattoo in Papua New Guinea
Sep 07, 2025, at 08:19 pm
As part of the 50th Independence Day celebrations of Papua New Guinea, the Indian Navy Band, embarked on Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt, participated in the grand Military Tattoo at Port Moresby.
Sep 07, 2025, at 06:02 pm
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has said Kyiv is looking forward to India's “authoritative voice and active role” to end the ongoing war with Russia.
Kolkata woman alleges gang-rape by two acquaintances on birthday, accused absconding
Sep 07, 2025, at 03:22 pm
Kolkata: A 20-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by two acquaintances in South Kolkata’s Regent Park locality, media reports said, quoting police, on Sunday.
Trump aide Peter Navarro accuses India of "profiteering" from Russian oil import, X fact-checks post
Sep 07, 2025, at 11:38 am
US President Donald Trump's senior trade adviser, Peter Navarro, who has been attacking India continuously over its trade and foreign policies with Russia, has made another anti-India post on X.
After EU leaders, PM Modi discusses early end to Ukraine conflict with French Prez Macron
Sep 07, 2025, at 12:06 am
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he held a “good” exchange with French President Emmanuel Macron, during which the two leaders discussed efforts to secure an early resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
UP: Women in panic after ‘nude gang’ attacks; police use drones, install CCTV for surveillance
Sep 06, 2025, at 10:47 pm
Meerut: Women in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district’s Daurala are in panic after incidents of nude men dragging women to deserted areas have recently emerged. The police have stated an investigation but no one has been arrested so far.
Kerala Congress social media head quits after row over ‘Bidi-Bihar’ post
Sep 06, 2025, at 09:49 pm
Thiruvananthapuram: The head of the Congress party’s social media wing in Kerala has stepped down following a storm over a controversial online post that provoked sharp reactions from political leaders across states.
Sharjil Imam moves SC after Delhi HC denies bail in sedition case
Sep 06, 2025, at 08:30 pm
New Delhi: Former JNU student Sharjeel Imam has approached the Supreme Court seeking bail in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case linked to the alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.
'We remain engaged with the US': Jaishankar after Trump-Modi inch towards patch-up
Sep 06, 2025, at 05:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said India "remains engaged with Washington" after US President Donald Trump softened his stance on India followed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's warm response.
Lucknow: Amity University law student 'slapped 50-60 times' by classmates, six booked
Sep 06, 2025, at 04:32 pm
Lucknow/IBNS: A first information report (FIR) has been filed against six students of Amity University in Lucknow for allegedly assaulting and threatening a second-year law student. The video of the incident has since gone viral on social media.
AIADMK rift widens as Palaniswamy removes senior leader KA Sengottaiyan from party posts
Sep 06, 2025, at 04:25 pm
Chennai/IBNS: In widening of the rift within the AIADMK, party general secretary Edapaddi Palaniswamy on Saturday removed senior leader KA Sengottaiyan from all posts with an immediate effect, media reports said.
Man who threatened to kill 1 cr people in Mumbai with '34 human bombs' arrested
Sep 06, 2025, at 03:38 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Mumbai Police on Saturday said the man who had threatened to kill one crore people with "34 human bombs" and "400 kg of RDX" has been arrested, media reports said.
PM Modi to skip general debate at UNGA special session, Jaishankar to represent India
Sep 06, 2025, at 01:43 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will skip the general debate at a special session of the United Nations General Assembly scheduled to be held later this month in New York City, media reports said.
Jaishankar to represent India at virtual BRICS Summit convened by Brazil next week
Sep 06, 2025, at 12:28 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the virtual BRICS Summit convened by Brazil next week, media reports said.
Sep 06, 2025, at 11:39 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "deeply appreciated" and "fully reciprocated" the sentiments of US President Donald Trump, who softened his stance on India and called the two countries' relationship "special" amid the tariff war.
PM Modi congratulates Andrew Holness on securing historic third term as Jamaica’s Prime Minister
Sep 06, 2025, at 12:41 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Andrew Holness on securing victory and becoming Jamaica's Prime Minister for the third consecutive time.
Sep 05, 2025, at 11:46 pm
Mauritian Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam will visit India next week when he is scheduled to meet Indian PM Narendra Modi to further the ‘Enhanced Strategic Partnership’.
'Wrong, don't support it': Tejashwi Yadav distances his party from Congress's 'Bihar, Bidi' post
Sep 05, 2025, at 11:25 pm
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has distanced his party from a viral post by the Congress's Kerala unit, which claimed both "Bihar and Bidi start with B".
Sep 05, 2025, at 09:46 pm
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has landed in a controversy after a video of him "threatening" a woman police officer who was cracking down on illegal excavation in Solapur has gone viral.
Sep 05, 2025, at 07:27 pm
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday dismissed White House trade adviser Peter Navarro’s comments on India’s Russian oil imports, describing them as “misleading statements.”
India’s Tax Reforms: A bold counterstrike to US tariffs and a big push for Atmanirbhar Bharat
Sep 05, 2025, at 06:26 pm
When the United States raised tariffs on Indian exports this year, many feared a slowdown for Asia’s third-largest economy. Instead of retreating, India responded with a sweeping tax reform on September 3, 2025—simplifying GST, slashing rates on hundreds of consumer goods, and sending a clear message: if one door shuts abroad, another will open at home.
Kolkata: BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul suffers brain stroke, admitted to hospital
Sep 05, 2025, at 06:14 pm
BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul has suffered a brain stroke, and she is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kolkata, media reports said.
Union Cabinet approves Rs.1,500 crore Incentive Scheme to promote Critical Mineral Recycling
Sep 05, 2025, at 05:58 pm
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recently approved a Rs.1,500 crore Incentive Scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources.