Supreme Court slams Maneka Gandhi over remarks on stray dogs case, flags possible contempt

Supreme Court slams Maneka Gandhi over remarks on stray dogs case, flags possible contempt

The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down sharply on animal rights activist and former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi over her remarks and conduct related to the ongoing stray dogs case, flagging what it described as her “body language” and public comments made during a podcast.

by Trans World Features January 20, 2026

'India-EU trade deal nears finish line': European Commission Prez at Davos, calls it mother of all deals

'India-EU trade deal nears finish line': European Commission Prez at Davos, calls it mother of all deals

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday signalled that negotiations for a long-awaited free trade agreement between India and the European Union have entered a decisive phase, saying the two sides are “on the cusp of a historic trade agreement” that could reshape global commerce and supply chains.

by Trans World Features January 20, 2026

Nitin Nabin becomes BJPs youngest president ahead of key assembly polls, PM Modi calls him my boss

Nitin Nabin becomes BJPs youngest president ahead of key assembly polls, PM Modi calls him my boss

New Delhi : Former Bihar minister and five-time MLA Nitin Nabin formally took charge as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president on Tuesday, a few months ahead of assembly elections in five states.

by Trans World Features January 20, 2026

PM Modi calls Nitin Nabin my boss as he takes over BJP leadership

PM Modi calls Nitin Nabin my boss as he takes over BJP leadership

New Delhi : Nitin Nabin has officially assumed charge as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president, becoming the youngest leader to head the country’s ruling party.

by Trans World Features January 20, 2026

David Beckhams son drops bombshell, accuses parents of trying to ruin his marriage

David Beckhams son drops bombshell, accuses parents of trying to ruin his marriage

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the eldest son of football icon David Beckham and designer Victoria Beckham, has made a series of allegations against his parents in a set of Instagram stories, claiming they sought to interfere in his personal and marital life.

by Trans World Features January 20, 2026

Mamata Banerjee appeals to CJI for protection from targeting by agencies amid ED row

Mamata Banerjee appeals to CJI for protection from targeting by agencies amid ED row

Days after walking out with documents and a laptop during Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on political consultancy firm I-PAC, and subsequently being issued a notice by the Supreme Court, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday urged the Chief Justice of India to protect citizens from what she described as being “targeted” by central agencies.

by India Blooms News Service January 18, 2026

Trump tariff bomb on Iran trade: Tharoor flags existential crisis for Indian exporters

Trump tariff bomb on Iran trade: Tharoor flags existential crisis for Indian exporters

Speaking to ANI, Tharoor described the proposed levy on Indian products as “troubling” and “very serious,” warning that “no Indian company will be viable in exporting to America at 75 percent tariffs.”

by Trans World Features January 15, 2026

Major blow to Mamata! SC stays FIRs, flags state meddling in central probe as serious issue

Major blow to Mamata! SC stays FIRs, flags state meddling in central probe as serious issue

New Delhi : In a massive setback to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed all First Information Reports (FIRs) registered by state police against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers in connection with the I-PAC raid row.

by Trans World Features January 15, 2026

Russia warns US against strikes on Iran, calls threats 'unacceptable after Trump's 'help on way' promise

Russia warns US against strikes on Iran, calls threats 'unacceptable after Trump's 'help on way' promise

Russia has issued a stern warning to the United States over possible new military strikes on Iran, calling such threats “categorically unacceptable” and accusing Washington of subversive external interference in Tehran’s internal affairs.

by Trans World Features January 13, 2026

Rahul Gandhis Jana Nayagan post fuels Congress churn over possible TVK outreach in Tamil Nadu

Rahul Gandhis Jana Nayagan post fuels Congress churn over possible TVK outreach in Tamil Nadu

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s strong public support for actor Vijay amid the controversy surrounding his film, Jana Nayagan, has injected fresh intrigue into Tamil Nadu politics, triggering speculation about a possible future alliance between the Congress and Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

by Trans World Features January 13, 2026

India to roll out vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology by 2026 to boost road safety

India to roll out vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology by 2026 to boost road safety

The Government of India is preparing to introduce Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology nationwide by the end of 2026, a move aimed at significantly improving road safety and reducing accidents.

by Trans World Features January 08, 2026

Qualitatively different: Supreme Court shuts bail door on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case

Qualitatively different: Supreme Court shuts bail door on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case

New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in a case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots, media reports said.

by Trans World Features January 05, 2026

Kolkata CP urges elderly to stay alert against digital scams at Pronam interaction

Kolkata CP urges elderly to stay alert against digital scams at Pronam interaction

Kolkata: Kolkata Commissioner of Police (CP) Manoj Kumar Verma on Saturday urged senior citizens to remain vigilant against rising cases of digital fraud, warning that elderly people are among the most vulnerable targets of cyber scams.

by Souvik Ghosh/IBNS January 03, 2026

New Year gift for rail passengers! PM Modi to flag off first Vande Bharat sleeper in January  all details

New Year gift for rail passengers! PM Modi to flag off first Vande Bharat sleeper in January all details

New Delhi : In a New Year gift, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced the first-ever Vande Bharat Sleeper Train which will operate between Guwahati in Assam and Howrah in West Bengal.

by Trans World Features January 02, 2026

Hindu man stabbed and set ablaze in Bangladesh survives by jumping into pond; fourth attack in two weeks

Hindu man stabbed and set ablaze in Bangladesh survives by jumping into pond; fourth attack in two weeks

A Hindu man was brutally attacked by a violent group in Bangladesh, marking the fourth reported assault on a member of the minority community in the past two weeks amid growing concerns over their safety.

by Trans World Features January 01, 2026

Sona Incubations, Salem picks 17 startups for Rs 11 Mn DST investment, grant

Sona Incubations, Salem picks 17 startups for Rs 11 Mn DST investment, grant

Salem: A dozen startups incubated at the DST-supported Sona Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI) received grants totalling Rs. 50 lakhs under the Department of Science and Technology (DST)–NIDHI initiative to advance their business ideas this month.

by Trans World Features December 30, 2025

Visva-Bharati University unveils a transformational roadmap under Vice-Chancellor Dr. Probir Kumar Ghosh

Visva-Bharati University unveils a transformational roadmap under Vice-Chancellor Dr. Probir Kumar Ghosh

A felicitation and media outreach programme was held at the Calcutta Press Club, honouring Dr. Probir Kumar Ghosh, Vice-Chancellor of Visva-Bharati University, and noted public relations expert and social activist Subhojit Roy.

by Trans World Features December 29, 2025

Reject Macaulayan education, reclaim Indian values: H M Bangurs big World Hindu Economic Forum pitch

Reject Macaulayan education, reclaim Indian values: H M Bangurs big World Hindu Economic Forum pitch

Mumbai : India has the talent, resources and technology to lead the world and does not need to look outside for strength, leading industrialist and Shree Cement Ltd chairman H M Bangur said at the World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2025 conference in Mumbai on Friday.

by Trans World Features December 21, 2025

Horror in Bangladesh: Hindu man lynched and set on fire amid violent protests

Horror in Bangladesh: Hindu man lynched and set on fire amid violent protests

Dhaka: Amid escalating unrest and nationwide protests following the death of prominent youth activist Sharif Osman Hadi, a Hindu man was brutally lynched by a mob in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district, police and local media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 19, 2025

Buried at home: UP man arrested for killing wife, two daughters over burqa dispute

Buried at home: UP man arrested for killing wife, two daughters over burqa dispute

Lucknow : A chilling crime has come to light in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district, where a man is accused of killing his wife and two young daughters and burying their bodies inside his own house.

by Trans World Features December 18, 2025

Sona College of Technology: Many academic, research and industry-linked advances in 2025

Sona College of Technology: Many academic, research and industry-linked advances in 2025

The Sona College of Technology, known for its SonaSPEED motors powering ISRO’s Chandrayaan among other space missions since 2009, stepped up facilities to prepare talent for on-chip design and cybersecurity, in addition to launching a series of education initiatives to produce better student outcomes.

by Trans World Features December 17, 2025

Kolkata: ICCR hosts 10th anniversary celebration of Robir Kiran

Kolkata: ICCR hosts 10th anniversary celebration of Robir Kiran

The Satyajit Ray Auditorium at Kolkata’s ICCR resonated with music and celebration as Robir Kiran marked its grand 10th anniversary.

by Trans World Features December 14, 2025

Sydney's Bondi Beach horror: Pakistani-origin man named as one of thekeysuspects

Sydney's Bondi Beach horror: Pakistani-origin man named as one of thekeysuspects

Australian authorities have identified one of the gunmen involved in the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach as Pakistani-origin Naveed Akram, according to media reports.

by Trans World Features December 14, 2025

Abba Aur Main: Ek Anokhi Dastan  Urdu Translation of Neelima Dalmias Memoir Launched at New Delhis Jashn-e-Rekhta Festival

Abba Aur Main: Ek Anokhi Dastan Urdu Translation of Neelima Dalmias Memoir Launched at New Delhis Jashn-e-Rekhta Festival

The air at Baansera Park in New Delhi was thick with poetry and passion as the 10th edition of Jashn-e-Rekhta set the stage for a remarkable literary unveiling.

by Trans World Features December 14, 2025

Jaipur: Cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria calls for Social Investment Policy for Non-resident Rajasthanis at Pravasi Rajasthan Divas

Jaipur: Cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria calls for Social Investment Policy for Non-resident Rajasthanis at Pravasi Rajasthan Divas

Emphasising the need for a framework that recognises the emotional and cultural commitment of Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs), a call was made for the Government of Rajasthan to introduce a dedicated Social Investment Policy - one that encourages contributions towards preserving ancestral havelis, supporting schools, hospitals, heritage assets and community initiatives, beyond the scope of industrial investment.

by Trans World Features December 14, 2025

Shashi Tharoor on guest list of Putin State dinner; Rahul Gandhi, Kharge not invited

Shashi Tharoor on guest list of Putin State dinner; Rahul Gandhi, Kharge not invited

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has been invited to attend Friday night’s State dinner hosted for Russian President Vladimir Putin, even as senior leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were left out of the guest list, media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 05, 2025

Putin launches RT India  Kremlin-funded RT Network's India arm with 100-member team

Putin launches RT India Kremlin-funded RT Network's India arm with 100-member team

New Delhi : Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday unveiled the India arm of the state-backed Russian Television Network (RT), during his first visit to the country since the start of the Ukraine war.

by Trans World Features December 05, 2025

Inside Putin's India visit: You wont believe what's on the agenda!

Inside Putin's India visit: You wont believe what's on the agenda!

New Delhi : Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in India on Thursday for a two-day visit, during which he will hold key bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 04, 2025

Imminent threat: Marco Rubio warns against rise of radical Islam, announces US visa crackdown

Imminent threat: Marco Rubio warns against rise of radical Islam, announces US visa crackdown

Washington : US State Secretary Marco Rubio on Wednesday (local time) issued a stark warning that radical Islamist movements seeking to expand their territorial and ideological reach pose an “imminent threat” to global security.

by Trans World Features December 04, 2025

You wont believe what Air India did to Anoushka Shankars sitar  shes furious!

You wont believe what Air India did to Anoushka Shankars sitar shes furious!

Renowned sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar has criticised Air India after discovering her sitar was damaged during a recent flight, according to media reports.

by Trans World Features December 04, 2025