Warships, air operations and special forces: India-Sri Lanka naval exercise ends
The 13th edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, concluded at Visakhapatnam on September 21.
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What is KAVACH 4.0? Indian Railways just commissioned it on South Central Railway
Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in railway safety with the successful commissioning of KAVACH Version 4.0 for the first time on South Central Railway (SCR). The upgradation from KAVACH Version 3.2 to Version 4.0 has been successfully completed over 108 Route Kilometres on the Malkajgiri-Kamareddi section of Hyderabad Division.
India signs Rs. 810 crore deal for 160 advanced Airfield-Busting Weapons for IAF
The Indian Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the procurement of 160 Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW) along with associated equipment for the Indian Air Force (IAF), at a total cost of ₹810.79 crore.
Delhi: Key accused Asif, among three, arrested for gang rape of minor near Kalkaji Mandir
Police have arrested three men, including one injured in a brief exchange of gunfire, for the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park near New Delhi's Kalkaji Mandir.
ECI breaks silence on SIR row: Poll body says all decisions were ‘unanimous’ despite differences
New Delhi/IBNS: In its first public response to The Indian Express report on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday said all decisions taken by the poll panel over the past year were "unanimously" taken despite differences of opinion during internal deliberations.
Gyanesh Kumar under fire: Opposition seeks CEC’s removal as SIR row explodes over report of 14 internal ECI objections
New Delhi/IBNS: Opposition parties have targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his removal and a court-monitored probe following an investigative report by The Indian Express that reported internal objections within the Election Commission of India (ECI) over decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
SIR row explodes: Report claims 14 objections by 2 Election Commissioners; Opposition demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal
New Delhi/IBNS: A fresh faceoff between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Opposition has erupted over the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls following an investigation by The Indian Express that reported internal objections within the Election Commission of India (ECI) over several decisions related to the voter revision exercise.
IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla sent on leave amid Sahil Wakode death controversy: Report
Mumbai/IBNS: IIT Bombay Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who is at the centre of the controversy surrounding the alleged suicide of second-year student Sahil Wakode, has been sent on leave by the institution, NDTV reported.
Narendra Modi's Canada visit confirmed: Carney eyes trade deal by year-end
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada in December, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday, as the two countries seek to conclude a trade agreement by the end of this year.
India-OPEC energy talks: Puri, Haitham Al Ghais discuss oil stability, energy security
The seventh High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue was held in New Delhi on Tuesday, with discussions focusing on oil market stability, energy security and the need for adequate and timely investment across the oil industry.
India-Japan bilateral air exercise ends: Tejas, Rafale and Su-30 MKI join Veer Guardian 2026
The bilateral air exercise ‘Veer Guardian 2026’ between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) concluded at Air Force Station Jodhpur on Tuesday.
Karnataka man murdered in Sharjah, body found cut into nine parts: Brother
A man from Karnataka's Udupi district was allegedly murdered in Sharjah, with his body later found cut into nine parts and packed inside two bags, his brother said on Tuesday.
Suvendu Adhikari meets Ambani, discusses big investment and job opportunities in Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday met Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Director Anant Ambani at their Mumbai residence, where they discussed possibilities for industrial growth and employment generation in the state.
Bihar minor assault horror: Key accused shot in legs by cops
Police shot one of the key accused in the legs after arresting him in connection with the alleged sexual assault and harassment of two minors in Bihar’s Jamui district, an incident that triggered widespread outrage after a video of the episode went viral on social media.
Heartwarming rescue: Fishermen brave Teesta's currents to save one-month-old elephant calf
Jalpaiguri/IBNS: In a heartwarming rescue, five fishermen saved a one-month-old elephant calf after it was swept away by the Teesta River on Monday, media reports said.
From SFI bastion to ABVP sweep: What happened at Kerala's Tripunithura college?
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has swept the Tripunithura Government Sanskrit College Union elections, securing all 12 general seats, media reports said.
Delhi women's safety under spotlight: 17-year-old allegedly gang-raped near Kalkaji Mandir in fourth such incident in 10 days
New Delhi/IBNS: A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men at a park near Kalkaji Mandir in South Delhi on Monday, media reports said.
India gets fresh push for permanent UNSC seat as 4 European nations back bid
India’s push for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council received fresh backing on Monday from four European nations — Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
IIT Bombay professor gets faculty backing after student death controversy; protests intensify over suspension
Mumbai/IBNS: Faculty members of IIT Bombay and the faculty association of IIT Madras have extended support to IIT Bombay Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who is at the centre of the controversy surrounding the death by suicide of second-year student Sahil Wakode on the institute campus, media reports said.
Tragedy in Telangana: 5-day-old infant dies after fire breaks out at Telangana hospital
A five-day-old girl died after a fire broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Adilabad, Telangana, on Monday.
'Sandhya Didi has put on weight': Kailash Vijayvargiya's remark on BJP councillor sparks row
Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has triggered a political controversy after a video showed him commenting on the physical appearance of BJP councillor Sandhya Yadav during a public programme in Indore.
Scorpio rams into pilgrims in Gujarat, 1 dead, over 10 injured; mob sets car on fire
Tension gripped Gujarat's Himmatnagar on Monday after a speeding Scorpio allegedly crashed into a group of pilgrims walking along a busy highway, killing one person and injuring more than 10 others.
'Petty incidents happen': Bihar minister's remark on Jamui minor molestation sparks outrage
A disturbing video showing a Class 10 girl allegedly being molested and harassed by a group of men on a road in Bihar's Jamui has triggered widespread outrage and a political confrontation, after state minister Shrawon Kumar described such incidents as "petty".
Lenin, Marx, Ho Chi Minh out? BJP panel moves to revisit Kolkata’s Communist-era road names
Kolkata/IBNS: A committee appointed by the West Bengal government is considering proposals to rename several key Kolkata roads named after Communist icons, sparking a debate over the BJP-led administration's efforts to replace existing street names with those associated with Indian historical and national figures.
Who is Professor Suryanarayana Doolla? IIT Bombay teacher at centre of Sahil Wakode death row
Mumbai/IBNS: Professor Suryanarayana Doolla of IIT Bombay’s Department of Energy Science and Engineering has come under scrutiny following the September 2026 death of second-year student Sahil Wakode.
IIT Bombay protests erupt after student’s death; authorities meet students over 18 demands
Mumbai/IBNS: The IIT Bombay administration on Sunday night met students protesting the death of a second-year student in his hostel room last week, media reports said.
Baby cockroach crashes cardiologist Ashok Seth’s dinner at Mumbai 5-star; Tukaram Mundhe tagged
Mumbai/IBNS: A prominent cardiologist and Fortis Healthcare Chairman Dr. Ashok Seth found an unexpected companion at his dinner table at Romano restaurant at JW Marriott Sahar in Mumbai, prompting him to flag the matter with Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.
EAM S Jaishankar, among high-profile voters to get SIR notices in Delhi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his wife, Kyoko S Jaishankar, are among several high-profile individuals who have received notices from the Election Commission during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi.
‘Party of comedians and jokers’: BJP targets Congress over PM Modi mimicry at Rahul Gandhi's Indore event
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have criticised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks and on-stage mimicry aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Opposition party's ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Indore on Saturday.
India-Sri Lanka Naval Exercise Begins: INS Kavaratti, INS Jyoti Join SLINEX-26
The 13th edition of the Sri Lanka-India bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, is being conducted in Visakhapatnam from September 17 to 21.