Amit Shah renews anti-infiltration vow in West Bengal
Kolkata Correspondent
7 July 2026, 12:34 PM India
India reopens tourist visas for Bangladeshis after nearly two years
Star Online Report
25 June 2026, 15:22 PM Bangladesh
Rebels ‘remove’ Mamata from TMC helm
Agencies
23 June 2026, 00:00 AM India
Renaming of Kolkata road sparks debate
A Correspondent, Kolkata
22 June 2026, 00:00 AM India
Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app
Agencies
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM India
Five killed in India military transport plane crash
AFP, New Delhi
13 June 2026, 14:47 PM India
‘Working to stop water flowing into Pakistan’
AFP, New Delhi
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM India

Lawmkers can be prosecuted for taking bribes to speak, cast votes in House: Indian SC

India's Supreme Court today ruled that lawmakers do not enjoy immunity from prosecution for taking bribe to make a speech or cast a vote in the legislature
4 March 2024, 07:38 AM

Indian train drivers in crash that killed 14 last year were watching cricket

The drivers of a train that missed a signal and ploughed into another train, killing 14 people, were distracted because they were watching cricket on a phone, India's railways minister said today
4 March 2024, 07:15 AM

Indian navy to build strategic base near Maldives

India’s navy has said it is bolstering forces on “strategically important” islands close to the Maldives, with a new base set to open just days before Male starts sending home Indian forces.
3 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Modi donates Rs 2000 to BJP's 'party fund' ahead of polls

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today donated Rs 2,000 to his ruling Bharatiya Janata to strengthen efforts to build a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India)
3 March 2024, 12:32 PM

Spanish Tourist Raped: 3 arrested in India’s Jharkhand

Three men were arrested yesterday after the gang rape of a Spanish tourist on a motorbike trip through India’s remote east with her husband, local media reports said.
2 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Modi seeks re-election for 3rd time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to seek re-election from Varanasi constituency in Uttar Pradesh and Home Minister Amit Shah from Gandhinagar in Gujarat
2 March 2024, 15:27 PM

Crime, corruption thriving under Trinamool rule: Modi

Continuing to target West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today accused the party of fostering an environment in the state where "crime and corruption have thrive"
2 March 2024, 09:48 AM

Don't seek votes on caste, religious grounds: India's EC tells parties

With the schedule for national elections likely to be announced this month, India's Election Commission has asked the political parties to refrain from seeking votes based on caste, religion and language
2 March 2024, 09:15 AM

Asian elephants mourn, bury their dead calves: study

Asian elephants loudly mourn and bury their dead calves, according to a study by Indian scientists that details animal behaviour reminiscent of human funeral rites.
1 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Modi slams Mamata on allegations of graft, scandals

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her allies in the opposition bloc on the issue of Trinamool Congress strongman Shahjahan Sheikh’s involvement in alleged sexual atrocities and land-grab in Sandeshkhali
1 March 2024, 13:04 PM

About 20 Indians ‘stuck’ in Russian army

India said yesterday it was working to secure discharges for around 20 of its citizens “stuck” in the Russian army, after reports that several were sent to fight in Ukraine.
29 February 2024, 18:00 PM

India's leopard population 13,874 in 2022; yearly growth 1.08pc since 2018: latest census

India's leopard population was estimated to be 13,874 in 2022, marking a marginal growth of 1.08 percent annually since 2018 when the count was pegged at 12,852, according to the latest census of the animal released today
29 February 2024, 10:32 AM

Trinamool Congress strongman Shahjahan arrested in West Bengal

West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress strongman Shahjahan Sheikh, accused of sexual crimes and land grabbing, was arrested today, police said
29 February 2024, 06:04 AM

Rajya Sabha polls: Congress suffers defeat in Himachal Pradesh amid cross-voting

Congress suffered a major upset in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh in the elections to the Rajya Sabha due to cross-voting for BJP by nine Congress legislators
28 February 2024, 05:10 AM

India announces crew for first space mission

India yesterday introduced four crew members for its maiden ‘Gaganyaan’ space voyage, as it aims to become the world’s fourth country to send a crewed mission into space just months after a historic landing on the south pole of the moon.
27 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Music legend Pankaj Udhas no more

Music legend and Padmashri winner Pankaj Udhas breathed his last yesterday. The veteran ghazal singer, who was known for his ghazals like “Chitti Ayi Hai” and “Chandi Jaisa Rang”, passed away at age 73 due to prolonged illness
26 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Indian runaway train takes 70-kilometre journey

Indian Railways today said it had ordered an investigation after a runaway freight train loaded with gravel travelled 70 kilometres (43 miles) without a driver
26 February 2024, 11:55 AM

Modi dives into deep sea, offers prayer in 'lost city'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dived deep into the deep sea off the Arabian Sea coast in Gujarat and prayed at the site where the submerged ancient city of Dwarka of Lord Krishna is believed to be located
25 February 2024, 11:57 AM

Assam cabinet repeals Muslim Marriage Act

The government of BJP-ruled north eastern state of Assam has decided to repeal the "colonial era" Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act, 1935
24 February 2024, 04:15 AM

Indian farmers burn effigies of ministers

Indian farmers demanding higher prices for their crops burned effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other ministers yesterday as they sought to expand their protest against his government months before elections.
23 February 2024, 18:00 PM