Could not let ‘all those people die’
AFP, Dubai
3 October 2026 • India
Two protests sweep Delhi over voter rolls and women’s safety
A Correspondent, Kolkata
2 October 2026 • India
Floods in India's Uttar Pradesh kill at least 81
AFP, New Delhi
28 September 2026 • India
9 killed as sleeper bus catches fire on expressway in India
A Correspondent, Kolkata
24 September 2026 • India
The evolution of BRICS and its challenges today
Reuters, New Delhi
12 September 2026 • World
Hotel crackdown in Kolkata puts Bangladeshi patients in a fix
Our Correspondent, Kolkata
6 September 2026 • India
13 glacial lakes in India’s Uttarakhand flagged as highly sensitive
Our Correspondent, Kolkata
31 August 2026 • India

India's 'Cockroach' movement vows to protest until education minister resigns

India's "Cockroach" party movement vowed Tuesday to press ahead with their campaign until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns
21 July 2026

India launches first private orbital rocket

India’s first privately built orbital rocket took its maiden flight yesterday, its company said, marking a significant step for the South Asian giant as it eyes a bigger slice of the global space economy.
19 July 2026

Indian activist moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike

Delhi police forcibly moved activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital on Saturday over health concerns after 20 days of his hunger strike to protest against India's examination system
18 July 2026

Rape of 11-yr-old: Dozens arrested in West Bengal after protests

Indian police yesterday said they had arrested dozens of people for violence and vandalism during protests this week over the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in West Bengal.
11 July 2026

Amit Shah renews anti-infiltration vow in West Bengal

India’s Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reiterated the Bharatiya Janata Party’s position on illegal immigration, declaring that “every infiltrator” would be identified and removed from the country to ensure national security.
7 July 2026

Six killed in Mumbai building collapse as heavy rains wreak havoc across India

According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai received more than 265 mm of rainfall and over 227 mm in the suburbs during the last 24 hours (till 6 pm on Sunday)
6 July 2026

India reopens tourist visas for Bangladeshis after nearly two years

Applications to open on June 28 through five visa centres
25 June 2026

Rebels ‘remove’ Mamata from TMC helm

The rebel faction within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced that it has “removed” Mamata Banerjee as the party’s chairperson and installed a parallel leadership structure.
23 June 2026

Renaming of Kolkata road sparks debate

A major Kolkata thoroughfare has become the latest flashpoint in India’s contest over history and political memory.
22 June 2026

Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app

An Indian court has rejected an appeal by the Telegram social media app against a temporary ban.
20 June 2026

Five killed in India military transport plane crash

It did not say how many people were on board at the time, or whether there were any survivors
13 June 2026

Three Indian sailors dead after US hit ship off Oman: minister

It was the second reported US attack on a merchant vessel with predominately Indian crew this week
11 June 2026

‘Working to stop water flowing into Pakistan’

India is working to ensure “not a single drop of water” will flow into neighbouring Pakistan, the water minister has said, after New Delhi suspended a major treaty last year.
11 June 2026

Another blow to Mamata

After a revolt of TMC MLAs against Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, at least 21 party MPs from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are likely to switch their loyalty to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
9 June 2026

‘Cockroach Party’ leads India exam fiasco protests

Hundreds of young students gathered in New Delhi yesterday for the first street protest organised by the satirical “Cockroach People’s Party” over alleged irregularities in recent major examinations.
7 June 2026

India tightens security ahead of 'Cockroach Party' protest

Movement taps into youth frustration over jobs despite India’s rapid economic growth
6 June 2026

India sees the vast reserves as ‘opportunity’

India gave a red-carpet welcome to Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez yesterday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks to bolster trade between the oil exporter and his energy-hungry nation.
5 June 2026

Indian police arrest hotel owner after deadly fire

Police said owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested late Wednesday, hours after the blaze gutted the building, killing at least nine Indians and several foreigners
4 June 2026

West bengal assembly: TMC rebel now leader of opposition

The split in India’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) apparently passed the point of no return yesterday as West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose approved the party’s rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition.
4 June 2026

India approves $1 bn fund for airlines as fuel costs surge

Conflict in Middle East chokes Strait of Hormuz, drives up fuel prices
3 June 2026