‘Ganga flows through Bengal’s soul’: Modi’s Hooghly boat ride adds softer touch to poll campaign
Apr 24, 2026, at 12:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The high-voltage campaign for the West Bengal Assembly elections took a softer turn on Friday morning as Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoyed a boat ride on the Hooghly river.
‘Uninformed, in poor taste’: India rebukes Trump-linked ‘hell-hole’ comment
Apr 23, 2026, at 11:19 pm
India on Thursday strongly criticised Donald Trump's remarks made in a social media post referring to Indians as “hell-hole”, calling them “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste,” hours after a clarification from the US embassy.
Compliment or controversy? Trump hails India, then shares racist rant
Apr 23, 2026, at 09:40 pm
US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised India as a “great country” led by a “very good friend,” even as he faced criticism for reposting a podcast carrying derogatory remarks about India and other nations.
West Bengal records massive 91.4% turnout in phase 1 voting amid SIR focus
Apr 23, 2026, at 08:52 pm
West Bengal witnessed an exceptionally high voter turnout of 91.4 per cent as polling for the first phase of the Assembly elections concluded on Thursday.
Bengal polls: Mob attacks central forces, 3 CAPF personnel injured in Birbhum
Apr 23, 2026, at 07:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Sporadic violence marred the voting process during the West Bengal Assembly elections on Thursday, with a mob attacking central forces near a polling station in Birbhum district.
‘People voting to protect their rights’: Mamata says high turnout backs TMC in Bengal
Apr 23, 2026, at 05:23 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the high voter turnout in the ongoing Assembly elections reflects people’s determination to bring the Trinamool Congress (TMC) back to power.
‘Fear is being defeated’: PM Modi says high voter turnout signals BJP win in Bengal
Apr 23, 2026, at 04:02 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A high voter turnout in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections has boosted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi viewing it as a sign of a possible shift in power in the state.
Crude bomb attack in Murshidabad’s Nowda as violence hits Bengal polling
Apr 23, 2026, at 02:06 pm
Baharampur/IBNS: Sporadic violence was reported during the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on Thursday, despite heightened security measures by the Election Commission of India.
Between Gandhi and Mussolini: A Search for Meaning in a Fractured World
Apr 23, 2026, at 01:17 pm
A chance juxtaposition of Gandhi and Mussolini in a Kolkata bookshop sparks a reflection on coexistence, responsibility, and the enduring search for meaning in a fractured world, writes veteran journalist and poet Pritha Lahiri
‘Mamata Banerjee’s politics fuelled BJP growth in Bengal’: Rahul Gandhi
Apr 23, 2026, at 12:26 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In an open friction within the INDIA bloc, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her alleged misrule and polarised politics that he claims has created space for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state.
Tamil Nadu to vote across all 234 seats, Bengal to hold phase 1 in high-stakes assembly polls today
Apr 23, 2026, at 01:55 am
Voters in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are set to head to polling stations on Thursday (April 23) as the Assembly elections 2026 will begin in both states, marking a high-stakes political contest.
Delhi horror: Senior bureaucrat's daughter raped, strangled; former domestic help held
Apr 23, 2026, at 12:05 am
A 22-year-old woman, an IIT graduate and daughter of a senior bureaucrat, was found dead at her residence in southeast Delhi, with police alleging she was sexually assaulted and strangled.
Election Commission issues notice to Mallikarjun Kharge over ‘terrorist’ remark on PM Modi
Apr 22, 2026, at 11:07 pm
The Election Commission of India on Wednesday issued a notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his “terrorist” remark targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his response within 24 hours.
Apr 22, 2026, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday strongly criticised Mamata Banerjee over her intervention during an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at the residence of I-PAC co-founder Pratik Jain earlier this year.
'Will never forget’: Nation remembers Pahalgam victims as leaders vow strong fight against terror
Apr 22, 2026, at 04:56 pm
Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that such acts of terror cannot weaken the nation’s unwavering commitment to peace and unity.
Power move at sea: Indian Navy ship arrives in Colombo for major drill
Apr 22, 2026, at 04:24 pm
INS Nireekshak, the Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel of Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 21 Apr 2026 to participate in the 4th edition of IN-SLN DIVEX 2026, a bilateral diving exercise scheduled from 21-27 Apr 2026.
'India will never bow to any form of terror': PM Modi on Pahalgam terror attack anniversary
Apr 22, 2026, at 03:56 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India will never bow before terrorism as he remembered the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on its anniversary.
TCS Nashik case: No interim bail for Danish Shaikh in religious sentiments case
Apr 22, 2026, at 03:40 pm
Nashik/IBNS: A Nashik court has rejected the interim anticipatory bail plea of Danish Ejaz Shaikh, an employee of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), who is accused of outraging religious beliefs, according to media reports.
Former TMC MP Nusrat Jahan appears before ED in housing fraud case
Apr 22, 2026, at 02:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Actor and former Trinamool Congress MP Nusrat Jahan appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday after being summoned in connection with an alleged housing fraud case, according to media reports.
US woman alleges sexual assault at Karnataka homestay; owner among 2 arrested
Apr 22, 2026, at 01:41 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: A woman from the United States has alleged she was sexually assaulted at a homestay in Karnataka’s Kodagu district, according to media reports.
Pahalgam, one year on: The attack that shook India and the response that redefined power
Apr 22, 2026, at 01:36 am
On April 22 last year, what began as a routine tourist day in the lush green expanse of Pahalgam quickly spiralled into one of the deadliest terror attacks Jammu and Kashmir had witnessed in decades.
'Breached every standard of public conduct': Amit Shah blasts Kharge’s ‘terrorist’ remark
Apr 21, 2026, at 10:40 pm
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing him of lowering the standards of public discourse after he referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “terrorist”.
Woman blindfolds boyfriend for ‘proposal’, burns him alive in Bengaluru
Apr 21, 2026, at 09:30 pm
A shocking case of murder has emerged from Bengaluru, where a 27-year-old woman allegedly killed her boyfriend by luring him into a fake “proposal” setup, tying him to a chair, and setting him on fire.
Apr 21, 2026, at 07:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Election Commission of India’s crackdown on bike usage in poll-bound constituencies of West Bengal has triggered sharp political reactions, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressing shock and anger over the move.
Apr 21, 2026, at 06:24 pm
Patna/IBNS: Bihar Independent MLA Pappu Yadav has triggered a political controversy with his remarks alleging widespread exploitation of women in politics, reigniting debate over women’s representation and safety in public life.
‘PM Modi is a terrorist’: Mallikarjun Kharge sparks row; BJP hits back
Apr 21, 2026, at 05:41 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday sparked a major political controversy after calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “terrorist” while campaigning in poll-bound Tamil Nadu.
96-hour liquor ban in Bengal ahead of polls as EC flags ‘unusual’ sales surge
Apr 21, 2026, at 01:42 am
The Election Commission of India has advanced the liquor ban in West Bengal, enforcing it earlier than usual ahead of the April 23 polling.
'I won’t bend': Delhi High Court judge rejects Kejriwal’s recusal plea in sharp rebuke
Apr 20, 2026, at 09:28 pm
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma refused to step aside from hearing the Delhi liquor policy case, declaring her oath is to the Constitution and not to “pressure” or litigants’ perceptions.
Big boost to India-Morocco ties as INS Sudarshini wraps key visit
Apr 20, 2026, at 06:38 pm
The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini concluded a productive port call at Casablanca on April 18, 2026, marking a key step in strengthening maritime cooperation between India and Morocco under the ongoing Lokayan 26 deployment.
Top Indian military chief heads to UK — Big defence talks on the table
Apr 20, 2026, at 06:28 pm
General Anil Chauhan, India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), will undertake a three-day official visit to the United Kingdom beginning April 19, at the invitation of Sir Richard Knighton, signalling deepening defence ties between the two countries.