Mamata Banerjee backed the Opposition’s Delhi protest over the alleged NEET paper leak and condemned the police action against students as unacceptable. Mamata Backs Opposition Protest Over NEET Row Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has supported the Opposition protest in New Delhi over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against students. She called the treatment of young demonstrators unacceptable and accused the Union

The Dandeli zipline accident left a Karnataka man injured after he reportedly fell nearly 40 feet at Sterling River Resort. His family alleges a zipline safety-lock failure and resort negligence, while the management disputes the allegations.​   Dandeli Zipline Accident: Karnataka Man Falls Nearly 40 Feet A 24-year-old man from Karnataka suffered serious injuries after falling nearly 30 to 40 feet during a zipline ride at a private re

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 began in New Delhi as Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged lawmakers to hold constructive, fact-based debates and ensure productive proceedings. The Opposition is preparing to raise the NEET-UG paper leak, Sonam Wangchuk’s protest, Ayodhya donation concerns, ethanol policy and other major national issues.  

The Centre has listed five new bills and two previously introduced measures for the Monsoon Session 2026 beginning Monday, July 20. However, the Delimitation Bill and Public Office Disqualification Bill are absent, fuelling speculation over whether they could be introduced later. Monsoon Session Bills Leave Delimitation Question Open The Union government has outlined its legislative agenda for the Monsoon Session 2026, listing five new bil

Iran launched strikes on military targets in Kuwait and Syria following recent US attacks. Missiles and drones were also intercepted over Jordan and Iraq, while explosions were reported in Qatar and Bahrain, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Iran attacks Kuwait Iranian state television reported that the country launched drone attacks against US military deployment sites and logistical support facilities in

Qatar intercepts missile attack after the country's armed forces successfully stopped an incoming threat, according to the Ministry of Defence. The incident comes as military tensions continue to rise across the Gulf, keeping regional defence forces on heightened alert. Qatar Intercepts Missile Attack Qatar's Ministry of Defence announced

Trump weighs strike on Iran Pickaxe Mountain as reports say the White House is reviewing military options against Tehran's underground nuclear facility near Natanz. The site is believed to play a future role in Iran's nuclear programme, while international inspectors continue seeking access.   Trump Weighs Strike on Iran Pickaxe Mountain

The Dharwad doctor murder case involves the death of Dr Kiran Honannavar and the stabbing of his eight-year-old son inside their apartment. Police are questioning his wife, examining phone activity, family calls and forensic evidence to establish the motive and timeline. Doctor Found Dead Inside Dharwad Apartment A 45-year-old anaesthetist, Dr Kiran Honannavar, was found dead inside his family’s sixth-floor apartment in Dharwad, Karnatak

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar assured farmers that their land would not be forcibly acquired for the Bidadi Township project and announced a committee review. No land without farmers consent Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has assured farmers that the state government will not forcibly acquire land for the proposed Bidadi Township. His statement followed protests over a land survey that farmers said was being conducted without the

A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced a revised sanctions bill that could impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries purchasing large amounts of Russian oil and gas. India and China are among the five countries specifically targeted, placing renewed pressure on their energy trade with Moscow while raising questions about the future of India-US commercial relations. India tariff threat under revised US bill

Trump-Backed Russia Bill Puts 100% Tariff Risk on India India could face tariffs of up to 100% under a revised US sanctions bill aimed at countries that remain major buyers of Russian oil and gas. President Donald Trump has backed the legislation, which would give the White House broad authority to use trade penalties to reduce the energy revenue available to Moscow. The updated proposal is

The Bankra Mosque inside Kolkata airport is again at the centre of relocation discussions after public access was suspended. Authorities cite aviation security and runway safety, while community representatives seek consultation and legal safeguards. The long-running debate over relocating the Bankra Mosque from the operational area of Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has gained fresh momentum following new security r

The mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals killed in the Vietnam boat tragedy were being flown to Mumbai on Monday, July 13, ending an agonising wait for their families. The victims died after a tourist speedboat capsized near Phu Quoc Island on July 11. The flight carrying the bodies departed from Ho Chi Minh City and was expected to reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport late Monday. Indian officials were coordinating the

A Vietnam boat accident near Phu Quoc Island killed 15 Indian tourists after a speedboat carrying 36 people capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island. Twenty-one people were rescued as Vietnamese authorities investigated the cause and India coordinated assistance.

Iran has denied requesting negotiations with the United States, although officials confirmed that a Qatari mediator visited Mashhad to discuss regional tensions. The statement highlights Tehran’s cautious diplomatic stance and its continuing distrust of Washington. Iran US talks denied by Tehran Iran said it had not approached the United States seeking fresh negotiations, challenging reports that Tehran and W

Trump’s Air Force One switch after the NATO summit in Turkey put new focus on the Qatar-gifted jet, presidential aircraft security, Iran-related threats and the stop at RAF Mildenhall, where he later boarded the newer plane for Washington after meeting U.S. service members. President Donald Trump’s Air Force One switch after the NATO summit in Turkey has drawn new attention to presidential aircraft security a

  Maharashtra leaders Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Sharad Pawar have renewed efforts over the Karnataka border dispute, promising faster Supreme Court hearings, senior legal support and financial assistance for Marathi-speaking residents facing cases in border areas. Fadnavis, Shinde and Pawar unite over Karnataka border dispute Maharashtra’s government and senior political leaders have renewed their push on the long-running Maha

Mamata Banerjee blames the BJP and police after the Kolkata rally clash, as the TMC claims 41 workers were injured in the protest. The TMC-BJP clash at the Hazra rally has intensified political tensions, while Mamata has threatened legal action over alleged violations of the Calcutta High Court rally order. TMC rally over Baruipur case turns violent in south Kolkata A protest rally led by Trinamool Congress supremo and former West Bengal Chief Minister M

TMC slams ED after Rs 440.42 crore in party accounts frozen The All India Trinamool Congress has strongly criticised the Enforcement Directorate after the agency froze Rs 440.42 crore lying in three HDFC Bank accounts of the party, triggering a fresh political confrontation in West Bengal. The TMC described the action as politically motivated and alleged that investig

The Karnataka Congress has stepped up its attack on the BJP leadership over the controversy surrounding alleged theft and financial irregularities linked to donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. At its general body meeting, the state Congress adopted a resolution demanding the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, accusing them of bearing moral responsibility for t