India

West Bengal SIR Draft List: 12 lakh voter names deleted from Alipurduar; 24 lakh voters found 'dead'

Over 58 lakh names struck off in Bengal as SIR flags untraceable voters

ECI to release draft voter lists for West Bengal, Rajasthan, Goa, Puducherry, Lakshadweep today

Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) and district election officers (DEOs) will provide copies to recognised political parties, and the rolls will also be uploaded on official CEO and DEO websites.

India calls out Pakistan's 'unique' democracy: 'Imran Khan jailed, Asim Munir given lifetime immunity'

Terming Pakistan the 'global epicentre of terror', India also outlined the reasons behind India's decision to terminate the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).

Defence acquisition overhaul on cards with graded local content, single-vendor mode: Report

The mandate is to accelerate procurement for military modernisation while aligning acquisition rules with Aatmanirbharta and Make in India objectives

As cities choke on toxic smog, nearly 50% posts in pollution control panels in India remain vacant

Apart from the Central Pollution Control Board, there are 28 state pollution control boards and 8 pollution control committees that work in the UTs and the NCT of Delhi.

Indian Army displays Turkish-made kamikaze drone shot down during Operation Sindoor

The drone, identified as a Yiiha-class unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), was launched from Lahore International Airport with Jalandhar as its intended target.

India News Live: PM Modi arrives in Ethiopia, begins 2-day state trip at PM Abiy Ahmed’s invitation

PM Modi in Jordan live updates: Recalling historic trade routes, PM Modi said, “There was a time when trade took place from Gujarat to Europe via Petra. We will need to revive our old links for our future prosperity.”

India adds a billion dollars to China exports, US shipments up 22% despite tariffs

Merchandise exports to China from India increased by a whopping $1.05 billion in November 2025, growing over 90 percent year-on-year, while outbound shipments to the US rose more than 22 percent to $6.98 billion during the same period.

Policeman killed, one terrorist believed injured in J-K’s Udhampur gunfight

The encounter erupted at village Soan in Majalta area when security forces launched a search operation following information about the presence of three terrorists

Indian Army reveals Lahore-launched Turkish drone shot down during Operation Sindoor

the Turkish-origin Yiiha drone was shot down on May 10 while heading towards Jalandhar.

CM Yogi Adityanath, Tata Sons chairman Chandrasekaran discuss AI City plan, investment avenues in UP

During the interaction, Chandrasekaran proposed the development of an 'AI City' in the state capital Lucknow

Man fakes death to use insurance payout for home loan, caught through chats with girlfriend

To mislead the authorities and convince his family that he was dead, Chavan reportedly left his bracelet near the victim.

Mamata Banerjee issues instructions for smooth conduct of 'World Ijtema' in Bengal's Hooghly

Banerjee asserted that maintaining public safety and harmony will be the government’s top priority at the event to be held from January 2, a senior state government official said.

MoU on info exchange on maintenance of Scorpene-class submarines signed during Navy chief's visit to Brazil

The chief of the naval staff visited Brazil from December 9 to 12. The visit was aimed at strengthening the maritime partnership between India and Brazil.

‘AQI’, ‘AQI’ chants greet CM Rekha Gupta at Lionel Messi event in smog-hit Delhi

A video showing a section of the crowd chanting 'AQI', 'AQI' has gone viral on social media

PM Modi hails Jordan’s stand against terrorism, calls it a ‘strong message to humanity’

During delegation-level talks with King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein in Amman, PM Modi said India and Jordan share a “common and clear position” against terrorism.

Rafale fighter jets to get Made-in-India AESA radar parts in major defence push

Under the agreement, SFO Technologies will produce technically advanced wired structures for the RBE2 AESA radar, a critical component of the Rafale platform

'Everything fine': Shashi Tharoor cites prior commitments after skipping Congress' Ramlila Maidan rally

.On Sunday, Congress held a 'Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod' rally at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, heightening the party's campaign against alleged electoral irregularities. The party intensified its campaign over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls.

Ruckus at Bengaluru’s Yeshwantpur station; three detained for pulling Vasco Express alarm chain, assaulting RPF personnel

Around 14 passengers allegedly disrupted the departure of Goa-bound train on Monday afternoon, forcing security personnel to intervene.

Nitish Kumar under fire for pulling down woman’s hijab at event; Oppn calls it ‘disgusting act’ | Video

The incident took place at a programme held at the Chief Minister’s residence, where appointment letters were being distributed to newly recruited AYUSH doctors. Nusrat Parveen, one of the appointees, stepped forward to receive her appointment letter.

Draft electoral rolls for five states and UTs to be published Tomorrow: ECI

In a move to enhance accessibility, the draft electoral rolls will also be uploaded on the official websites of CEOs and DEOs, allowing citizens to verify their voter information online.

Controversy over MGNREGA renaming unfortunate: Shashi Tharoor

Reacting to the development, Congress general secretary in-charge organisation K C Venugopal said the renaming was aimed at claiming credit for a programme that was conceived and implemented by the previous Congress-led UPA government. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier described MGNREGA as a “monument of failure”.

Delhi schools shift classes for Nursery to Std 5 online amid rising air pollution

The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure due to the persistently high Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in the city.

Uddhav Thackeray, Eknath Shinde, and Sena legacy: Why BMC polls in Jan can make or break political fortunes  

These elections will take place in 29 civic bodies, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). A total of 3.48 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes in these major urban centres across the state.