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23 May 2026


National

Former railway minister Mukul Roy passes away at 71

Veteran politician and former Union Railway Minister Mukul Roy, widely known as the “Chanakya of Bengal politics” for his sharp organisational and…

Black flags welcome Rahul Gandhi in Thane

Rahul Gandhi was greeted with black-flag protests by workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party when he arrived in Mulund on the outskirts…

22 states to start Special Intensive Revision in April

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that a major exercise to update and clean up voter lists will begin this…

Shillong MP Syngkon dies at 54

Dr Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon, the Lok Sabha MP from Shillong, passed away on February 19 after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest.…

INS Aridhaman to bolster India’s sea security

India is preparing to induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, in 2026, marking a major milestone in strengthening the…

Ramazan fasts begin across India

Millions of Muslims across India began observing the holy month of Ramazan on Thursday, following the sighting of the crescent moon on…

India to stop Ravi river flow to Pakistan

India is set to halt surplus water from the Ravi River that has traditionally flowed into Pakistan, following the near completion of…

Bill Gates to speak at India AI Summit

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will attend the India AI Impact Summit and deliver his keynote address as scheduled, his team confirmed, putting…

Ajit Pawar plane black boxes damaged in fire

The investigation into the plane crash that claimed the life of senior Maharashtra leader Ajit Pawar has become more complex after both…

Media flags AI threat to news revenue

At the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026, senior editors and media executives made a strong case for recognising the value of professional journalism…