Jun 07, 2026, at 09:44 pm
In a political twist few in Bengal would have anticipated, Mira Bhattacharjee—the widow of former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and a respected figure within the state's Left legacy—has publicly praised the BJP government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for its rapid implementation of election promises.
Indian woman living in US says she appreciates India more now—Internet divided
Jun 07, 2026, at 07:41 pm
An Indian Instagram user currently living in the United States has sparked an online debate after sharing a video explaining why she has come to appreciate India more after moving abroad.
Mumbai Concert Tragedy: Law student collapses, declared dead at hospital; alcohol suspected
Jun 07, 2026, at 06:07 pm
A 28-year-old law student died after collapsing during a techno music concert in Mumbai on Saturday, with police suspecting that excessive alcohol consumption may have played a role in the incident.
Jun 07, 2026, at 02:50 pm
Kolkata witnessed the inaugural Joy-Freedom Ride motorcycle rally on Sunday, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the American Center, commemorating the enduring security partnership between India and the United States.
India, Nepal partner on language AI, digital public infrastructure under new MoU
Jun 07, 2026, at 02:28 pm
India and Nepal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborative framework for advancing Language Artificial Intelligence (AI), multilingual Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), and inclusive digital ecosystems across the two neighbouring countries.
Delhi University professor murder solved in 3 days! Bengal couple arrested over property dispute
Jun 07, 2026, at 01:46 pm
The murder of a Delhi University professor has been solved within three days, with Delhi Police arresting a couple from West Bengal who allegedly travelled nearly 1,400 kilometres to execute the crime over a property dispute.
Odisha engineer under vigilance scanner after ₹2 crore found in family-linked bank lockers
Jun 07, 2026, at 01:18 pm
In a major anti-corruption operation, Odisha Vigilance on Saturday conducted simultaneous raids at nine locations linked to government engineer Baikuntha Nath Behera, recovering around ₹2 crore in cash from bank lockers allegedly associated with his family.
Fake pizza order, fatal ambush: Telangana man shot dead in US
Jun 07, 2026, at 11:57 am
A 28-year-old Indian man from Telangana was shot dead in the United States while delivering a pizza order that his family believes was a deliberate trap designed to lure him to a secluded location.
'Every rupee must reach treasury': Vijay targets liquor shop revenue diversions
Jun 07, 2026, at 09:23 am
In his first Cabinet meeting after taking office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay is learnt to have ordered a sweeping crackdown on alleged leakages, unofficial collections and "party fund" practices linked to the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), directing officials to ensure that all revenue generated through liquor sales reaches the State treasury.
Jun 06, 2026, at 11:33 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday accused the former Trinamool Congress (TMC) government of obstructing railway and metro projects in West Bengal for years, alleging that a lack of cooperation, delayed clearances and legal challenges slowed infrastructure development across the state.
India always followed policy of strategic autonomy: Ex-Indian Army chief M.M. Naravane
Jun 06, 2026, at 06:28 pm
Former Chief of the Army Staff Gen. M.M. Naravane (PVSM, AVSM, VSM, SM, Retd.) on Saturday said that India has consistently followed a policy of “strategic autonomy” in addressing key international issues.
Cockroach Janta Party protest: Six detained as Delhi Police moves to avert clashes at Jantar Mantar
Jun 06, 2026, at 04:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Police detained six people as a precautionary measure to prevent a potential clash between two groups during the inaugural protest organised by the satirical campaign group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in the national capital.
Jun 06, 2026, at 03:39 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the inaugural protest organised by the satirical campaign group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy.
Jun 06, 2026, at 02:21 pm
West Bengal Governor RN Ravi on Saturday highlighted India’s growing defence capabilities, noting that the country’s defence exports reached a record Rs 38,424 crore ($4.11 billion) in the financial year 2025-26.
Jun 06, 2026, at 01:21 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Calls for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan grew louder from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) camp as its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, arrived at the Jantar Mantar protest site in New Delhi on Saturday as scheduled.
Jun 06, 2026, at 11:58 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has threatened to launch a hunger strike if any member of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is arrested during the group's mega protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke lands in Delhi ahead of Jantar Mantar mega protest
Jun 06, 2026, at 11:23 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke arrived in the national capital on Saturday as the online satirical campaign group gears up for a mega protest at Jantar Mantar.
Modi welcomes AirTrunk's ₹3 lakh crore India investment as AI infrastructure race gathers pace
Jun 06, 2026, at 12:48 am
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed AirTrunk's proposed ₹3 lakh crore ($30 billion) investment in India, as the data centre operator unveiled plans to build 5GW of AI and cloud infrastructure capacity by 2030.
NIA nabs ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla in high-profile Bhangar blast case
Jun 05, 2026, at 11:47 pm
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday night arrested former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla from South 24 Parganas in West Bengal, shortly after identifying him as an absconder in the Bhangar blast case.
Indian graduate confronted in UK over alleged sexual grooming of minor
Jun 05, 2026, at 11:02 pm
A viral social media video has exposed a deeply troubling incident in the United Kingdom involving 27-year-old Pravna Bhatt, an Indian national accused of attempting to sexually groom a minor.
Jun 05, 2026, at 10:09 pm
The Tamil Nadu BJP suffered another setback on Friday as state secretary Sumathi Venkatesh resigned from her post and ended her association with the party, becoming the third prominent leader to quit after the exits of former state chief K. Annamalai and state vice-president Karu Nagarajan.
Mamata's numbers problem grows: Just 8 MLAs, 6 MPs attend crucial TMC meet
Jun 05, 2026, at 08:54 pm
Amid an escalating crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), only eight MLAs and six MPs attended a key meeting convened by former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee at her Kalighat residence in Kolkata on Friday.
Mamata Banerjee loyalist Firhad Hakim quits as Kolkata Mayor amid TMC turmoil
Jun 05, 2026, at 04:29 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Firhad Hakim has resigned as the Mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), days after party chief Mamata Banerjee accepted his request to step down, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the party following its electoral setback in West Bengal.
Annamalai exit fallout? BJP gives up Andhra Rajya Sabha seat in NDA rejig
Jun 05, 2026, at 02:20 pm
Vijayawada/IBNS: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai's resignation from the primary membership of the party has reportedly triggered a realignment of power-sharing arrangements within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh.
Annamalai quits BJP! Former Tamil Nadu chief set to launch own party after fallout?
Jun 05, 2026, at 11:42 am
Chennai/IBNS: The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered a major setback on Friday as its most prominent leader, K Annamalai, resigned from the saffron party, ending days of intense speculation over his political future, media reports said.
'Overwhelmed by support,' CJP calls off airport gathering ahead of June 6 protest
Jun 05, 2026, at 12:49 am
New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday called off plans for supporters to gather at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport to receive founder Abhijeet Dipke, saying the anticipated turnout could disrupt the public and create difficulties for security personnel.
No eviction plan for Kolkata's College Street hawkers: KMC commissioner dismisses rumours
Jun 04, 2026, at 11:42 pm
Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Commissioner Smita Pandey on Thursday dismissed reports claiming that hawkers in the College Street book market, often referred to as 'Boi Para' would face eviction, calling the claims baseless and the result of misinformation spread through social media and unverified reports.
Bengal: TMC leader Swarup Biswas arrested in extortion case amid Tollywood federation turmoil
Jun 04, 2026, at 11:14 pm
Swarup Biswas, brother of senior Trinamool Congress leader and former minister Arup Biswas, was arrested by the New Alipore Police on Thursday night in connection with an extortion case.
Tajpur port shift, water metro push: Bengal unveils new maritime roadmap
Jun 04, 2026, at 10:32 pm
The West Bengal government has proposed shifting the long-delayed deep-sea port project from Tajpur to nearby Dadanpatrabar while simultaneously unveiling an ambitious maritime development roadmap that includes Kolkata's entry into India's Water Metro network and participation in the Centre's Sagarmala 2.0 programme.
DMK to boycott INDIA bloc meet over Congress's support to Vijay, alliance under strain
Jun 04, 2026, at 10:22 pm
The opposition's INDIA alliance faces fresh turbulence after the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) announced it will skip the bloc's June 8 meeting in Delhi, accusing the Congress of betraying its long-time ally by backing Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.