India can help ease Middle East tensions: Iran envoy as Trump pushes talks
New Delhi/IBNS: Iran believes India can play an effective role in easing tensions in West Asia, the country’s ambassador to New Delhi, Mohammad Fathali, said.
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Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi admitted to Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi late Tuesday evening, March 24, 2026, due to feeling unwell from weather changes, sources said.
'No permission needed': Centre on Indian tankers sailing through Hormuz amid Middle East tensions
Several Indian-flagged tankers have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, even as the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt global shipping, the Centre said on Tuesday.
Trump calls Modi as Hormuz crisis deepens, both stress keeping key oil route open
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a crucial conversation as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with both leaders underlining the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global stability.
'Do ED officers lose rights when on duty?' Supreme Court grills Mamata govt over I-PAC raid row
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India has raised pointed questions to the West Bengal government during a hearing on alleged interference in Enforcement Directorate (ED) operations linked to a political consultancy firm.
Harish Rana, India's first passive euthanasia case, dies at AIIMS Delhi after 13-year coma
New Delhi/IBNS: Harish Rana, the first person in India to receive court approval for passive euthanasia, died at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, bringing a historic legal and medical case to a close.
IIT Kanpur–Army tie-up: Major upgrade coming for India’s military infrastructure skills
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Headquarters Chief Engineer, Central Command, to strengthen capacity building and enhance professional excellence in construction management.
Election Commission faces backlash over BJP seal mix-up, calls it ‘clerical error’
A political controversy broke out after a letter from the Election Commission of India surfaced online carrying the seal of the Kerala unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Schedule Caste status will be lost once converted from Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism to other religions, rules Supreme Court
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that individuals who convert to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism cannot claim Scheduled Caste (SC) status under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, media reports said.
Jaishankar, Rubio discuss energy crisis, Middle East conflict
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, with a particular focus on energy security concerns.
Ghaziabad spy ring busted: 22 arrested in Pakistan-linked espionage network
What began as a routine intelligence alert in Ghaziabad has snowballed into one of the most serious espionage cases in recent years, exposing a Pakistan-linked network engaged in pre-attack reconnaissance across India.
UK chief of Air Staff Harv Smyth visits India to strengthen military ties
The United Kingdom’s Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth is in India to boost military ties between the two countries in the face of emerging security challenges.
‘We must stay prepared and united’: PM Modi on West Asia crisis, cites Covid lessons
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to remain united and vigilant amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, drawing lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic as global energy supplies face disruption.
'Don’t politicise everything': Supreme Court rebukes Bengal govt over Kolkata Metro project delays
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has delivered a sharp rebuke to the West Bengal government over delays in completing a crucial stretch of the Kolkata Metro’s Orange Line, calling the hold-up a serious lapse in constitutional responsibility.
Owaisi’s AIMIM ties up with Humayun Kabir’s AJUP for Bengal polls; Trinamool Congress says ‘doesn’t matter’
Hyderabad/IBNS: Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday announced that his party, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), will contest the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections in alliance with former Trinamool Congress leader Humayun Kabir’s outfit, Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP).
From Gujarat CM to PM: Modi’s historic 8,931-day journey sets this new record
PM Narendra Modi on Sunday completed 8,931 days in office, becoming the country’s longest-serving head of an elected government.
Hyderabad: 23-year-old MBBS graduate dies by suicide after parents object to her pet cat
A 23-year-old MBBS graduate allegedly died by suicide following a dispute with her family over a pet cat, according to media reports.
Big boost to India-Seychelles ties as INS Trikand leads joint military drill
The Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Trikand departed Port Victoria on March 20 following the successful completion of a port call in Seychelles.
India in spotlight as Iran urges BRICS to act amid deep divisions over US-Israel conflict
Iran has urged the BRICS grouping to step in and play an “independent role” in halting the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel, placing fresh pressure on the bloc’s global relevance, media reports said.
From festive wishes to crisis talk: Modi discusses Gulf turmoil with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday held a telephone conversation with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, conveying Eid greetings, and discussed the current situation in West Asia.
India’s new sea warrior: Indian Navy to commission stealth frigate ‘Taragiri’
In a ceremony that marks a defining moment for India’s maritime sovereignty, the Indian Navy is preparing to commission its latest stealth Frigate, Taragiri (F41), on April 3.
Game changer: India, Bhutan launch UPI-linked postal remittance plan
India and Bhutan have strengthened bilateral ties in the postal sector, aiming to enhance connectivity, service delivery, and institutional collaboration between their postal administrations.
RG Kar tragedy: Man trapped in hospital lift dies; 5 arrested
Kolkata/IBNS: Five people have been arrested after a 40-year-old man died after getting trapped in an elevator at R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital on Friday, media reports said.
Pakistan attacks Kabul hospital: India sends emergency medical aid to Afghanistan
India has sent medical support to Afghanistan to assist those who were injured in the recent attack by Pakistan on a Kabul hospital.
‘Sugar kam karwa do papa ki’: Influencer’s viral plea to PM Modi gets response
New Delhi/IBNS: Exhausted by repeated attempts to curb his father's sugar intake, a social media influencer turned to Prime Minister Narendra Modi—and the unusual appeal actually worked.
Raymond Group chairman Gautam Singhania injured in Maldives speedboat accident; two Indians missing
Gautam Singhania, Chairman of Raymond Group, was injured after a speedboat carrying him overturned in the Maldives in the early hours of Friday, media reports said.
Delhi Police seals news agency UNI office, row erupts over press freedom
The Delhi Police on Friday sealed the office of United News of India (UNI) in central New Delhi, citing a recent order of the Delhi High Court, even as the news agency termed the move an “attack on press freedom.”
Flight to nowhere: Air India Vancouver-bound plane returns to Delhi mid-air after clearance mix-up
Passengers on board an Air India flight to Vancouver experienced a near eight-hour “flight to nowhere” after the aircraft was forced to return to Delhi due to a regulatory oversight.
Modi discusses Middle East situation while interacting with Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Malaysian leaders
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Thursday held telephone conversations with leaders of Oman, Qatar, Jordan and Malaysia when he shared with them Eid greetings, besides discussing the ongoing tension in West Asia.
Tragedy on Expressway: 3 IIT Bombay students die in car mishap on expressway
At least three students of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay were killed after the vehicle they were travelling in overturned near Panvel on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, according to media reports.