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Gig workers observe nationwide strike over fuel prices, low wages

Mumbai/IBNS, May 16 -- Gig workers across India are observing a five-hour nationwide strike on Saturday protesting against soaring fuel prices, stagnant wages and lack of social security benefits, med... Read More


Berkshire re-enters airline sector with new $2.6 billion Delta Air Lines stake

India, May 16 -- Berkshire Hathaway returned to the airline industry by adding a sizeable stake in Delta Airlines, media reports said. The Omaha-based company had completely exited the sector in 2020... Read More


India, UAE ink key energy deals during Modi's visit amid West Asia tensions

New Delhi/IBNS, May 16 -- India and UAE have signed strategic deals on a number of sectors including energy during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit amid the simmering geopolitical tension centred ... Read More


Operation Epic Fury 2.0? Trump weighs fresh Iran strikes after high-stakes China talks

India, May 16 -- The United States is preparing a range of military options against Iran as diplomatic efforts remain stalled, with reports indicating that President Donald Trump is considering a rene... Read More


'There can be no better Bengal CM': Mithun Chakraborty praises Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata/IBNS, May 16 -- Veteran actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mithun Chakraborty, who actively campaigned in the 2026 Assembly elections, has described Suvendu Adhikari as the best Chi... Read More


PM Modi adviser Sanjeev Sanyal frontrunner for Bengal Finance Minister: Report

Kolkata/IBNS, May 16 -- Almost a week into governance, the inaugural Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is yet to announce the Finance Minister as part of the cabinet expansion. Chief Minister S... Read More


FIR against Abhishek Banerjee over 'provocative speeches' during West Bengal poll campaign

India, May 16 -- An FIR has been registered against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee at the Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station over allegations of delivering provocative and inflammatory sp... Read More


PM Modi shoots down 'foreign travel tax' rumour in rare public rebuttal

India, May 15 -- In a rare direct rebuttal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly denied a media report claiming that the government was considering a cess or tax on foreign travel. The report, o... Read More


NEET (UG) 2026 re-exam scheduled for June 21 amid massive 'paper leak' row

New Delhi/IBNS, May 15 -- Amid a massive row over the cancellation of the NEET (UG) 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday announced a fresh date for the re-examination, ending days of unce... Read More


'Favour to Pakistan': Donald Trump's explosive claim on Iran ceasefire

India, May 15 -- US President Donald Trump said he agreed to a ceasefire involving Iran only as a "favour" to Pakistan, claiming he would not have supported the move otherwise. Speaking to reporters ... Read More