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Kashmir's connectivity revolution: Railways, mega tunnels, airport expansion reshape the region's economic landscape

Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a major transformation in connectivity, with an expanding network of railways, highways, tunnels and airport infrastructure bringing remote areas closer to national markets.

‘Pen, not stones and guns’: RSS-linked group opens its first office in Kashmir Valley under Muslim leader

Jammu/IBNS: A Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-linked organisation has opened an office in Barsoo village in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, marking what media reports describe as the first such office in the Kashmir Valley.

‘Face-offs still continue’: ITBP chief reveals fresh India-China border tensions in Arunachal

New Delhi/IBNS: Face-offs with Chinese troops have occurred at multiple locations along the Arunachal Pradesh border in recent days and continue to persist, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor said on Thursday, according to media reports.

ECI rift deepens: RTI reveals 2 Election Commissioners complained to Cabinet Secretary over senior official's order

New Delhi/IBNS: Fresh records released under the Right to Information (RTI) Act have revealed further signs of discord within the Election Commission of India (ECI), with two Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, reportedly writing separate letters to Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan on July 29, 2026, complaining about the conduct of a senior Commission official, media reports said.

Suspected explosives, banned chemicals found in car in Bengal’s Duttapukur; owner arrested

Suspected explosives and banned chemicals were recovered from a car on Jessore Road in Duttapukur, North 24 Parganas, late Wednesday night, prompting a search operation involving the National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), forensic experts and local police.

BJP calls Rahul Gandhi ‘gaddar’ citing Fox News report on French protest links

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, citing a Fox News Digital investigation that alleged links between anti-Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) protests in India and demonstrations in France and other countries.

‘Too political’: Priyanka Gandhi's son Raihan Vadra asked to take down 75 photos from Delhi show

Seventy-five of the 105 photographs planned for Raihan Vadra’s exhibition at Delhi’s Bikaner House were removed just hours before its scheduled opening on Wednesday, after the venue reportedly objected to the political nature of images documenting recent protests in the national capital.

Who is Neville Roy Singham? Inside India’s 'regime change' allegations and BJP’s claims

A political controversy over alleged attempts to destabilise the Narendra Modi government has brought US-born technology entrepreneur Neville Roy Singham back into the spotlight, with the BJP raising questions about alleged links between international activist networks, cryptocurrency, online gambling and opposition politics.

Sonia Gandhi makes Instagram debut, unveils memoir amid publishing row

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi shared the first look at her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love in her debut Instagram post.

AI bomb blast video of Karnataka Assembly goes viral, Bihar migrant worker arrested

Bengaluru/IBNS: A 25-year-old migrant worker from Bihar was arrested in Bengaluru on Wednesday for allegedly posting an AI-generated video depicting a bomb blast at Vidhana Soudha, the Karnataka state legislature building, media reports said.

Tiger Shroff, not Salman Khan, was the main target, probe reveals shocking details

Mumbai/IBNS: The shooters involved in the alleged assassination plot against Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff had surveyed the residences of several Bollywood stars, but their primary target was the Heropanti actor, a probe into the case has revealed, media reports said.

FSSAI issues notices to Nestle India, Zydus Wellness over product claims; Complan under scanner

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Nestle India and Zydus Wellness over claims made on product packaging and promotional material, including those for infant nutrition products and popular milk-based drink Complan.

'Truth has triumphed': CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka released after 9 days in custody

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from custody on Wednesday after a Special Executive Magistrate in Delhi accepted their surety and peace bonds in connection with their protest at Jantar Mantar.

Nirmala Sitharaman's husband Parakala Prabhakar to join nationwide anti-SIR protest on Oct 23

Noted economist Parakala Prabhakar, who is also Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's husband, will join Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and actor-activist Prakash Raj in a nationwide protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on October 23.

Fire breaks out at restaurant atop Biswa Bangla Gate in Kolkata's New Town; all occupants evacuated

A fire broke out at the restaurant atop the iconic Biswa Bangla Gate in New Town on Wednesday evening, triggering panic in the area on Bijoya Dashami.

Delhi court releases CJP's Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after days in custody

Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released by a Delhi Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) on Wednesday, ending several days in custody over their attempt to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

‘We are seeing what is happening outside our country’: Delhi HC judge’s remark as CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka withdraw custody plea

New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka on Wednesday withdrew their plea before the Delhi High Court challenging a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court order extending their judicial custody till October 21, Bar and Bench reported.

Salman Khan was the original target? Tiger Shroff firing probe reveals shocking twist

Mumbai/IBNS: The firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff on Sunday was initially intended to target superstar Salman Khan, a probe into the alleged assassination bid has revealed.

'We must stand united against nation's enemies': PM Modi on Vijayadashami

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for national unity during Vijayadashami celebrations in Delhi, urging citizens to stand together against forces that, he said, undermine India's honour, social harmony and cultural heritage.

Coimbatore blasts: BJP slams Vijay government over 60-day parole for convicts, demands reversal

The Tamil Nadu BJP on Monday criticised the TVK-led government under Chief Minister Vijay for granting 60 days of parole to five convicts in the 1998 Coimbatore serial blasts case, demanding that the orders be revoked immediately.

Tiger Shroff wasn't the original target; shooters wanted to kill another high-profile figure: Report

The alleged assassination attempt on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has taken a new turn, with sources telling NDTV that the actor was not the original target of the three shooters who opened fire at his car in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening.

‘Operation completed’: Tiger Shroff shooters allegedly alerted handlers after firing, probe reveals

Mumbai/IBNS: The investigation into the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has revealed that the attack was allegedly planned in advance, with the shooters remaining in constant contact with their handlers, who are suspected of having links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, media reports said.

Yusuf Pathan to get ‘gift’ from BJP-ruled Gujarat after TMC revolt?

Vadodara/IBNS: Former Indian cricketer and Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Yusuf Pathan is reportedly set to receive a “gift” from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Gujarat government within months of rebelling against party chief Mamata Banerjee, NDTV reported.

UAE Deputy PM in Mumbai: Jaishankar meeting to focus on trade, defence and West Asia tensions

UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday evening landed in Mumbai on a two-day visit that is expected to focus on further enhancing bilateral ties in key areas of trade, energy and defence.

After Vijay, is Dhanush eyeing politics? TVK calls Thalapathy an inspiration

Chennai/IBNS: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has welcomed superstar Dhanush's apparent indication of a possible political entry, saying Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has emerged as an inspiration for others looking to enter politics, media reports said.

India slams OIC over Kashmir resolution, accuses Pakistan of anti-India propaganda

India on Monday strongly rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in resolutions adopted by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), accusing Pakistan of orchestrating a politically motivated propaganda campaign and criticising the grouping for allowing itself to be used to push Islamabad's agenda.

Who is Anil Pandit? California-based man behind Tiger Shroff firing allegedly linked to Lawrence Bishnoi gang

Mumbai/IBNS: Anil Pandit, the alleged mastermind behind the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, is wanted in 12 extortion cases in Haryana, police said, as three attackers were arrested on Monday, Hindustan Times reported.

Four killed in fresh Manipur violence as protesters take bodies to CM’s residence

Imphal/IBNS: At least four people have been killed in two separate incidents of violence in Manipur, triggering protests in Imphal and bringing parts of the city to a near standstill.

No relief for CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das as court extends jail custody by 2 days

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were on Monday sent to another two days of judicial custody, extending their detention over their entry into Delhi's Jantar Mantar by scaling its locked gates

Daler Mehndi asked to stop singing at Uttarakhand fair; minister confronts singer on stage

A performance by Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi at the Kunjapuri Fair in BJP-ruled Uttarakhand's Tehri district triggered controversy on Sunday after state cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal walked onto the stage and asked him to stop singing.