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Abhirupa Kundu

Currently working as a Senior Sub-Editor at India TV's news desk, Abhirupa Kundu is a journalist covering politics, national and international affairs, and stories that matter. Since stepping into the newsroom in 2020, she has gained experience across both digital and print media. A postgraduate from the Asian College of Journalism, Abhirupa brings nuance and clarity to news copies. When she's not chasing headlines, she enjoys delving into contemporary fiction. She can be reached at abhirupakundu@indiatvnews.com

Operation Sindoor achieved all objectives, succeeded in injecting fear in terrorists: Rajnath Singh
India | Jun 23, 2025, 11:49 PM IST
Rajnath Singh asserted that the operation succeeded in "injecting fear into the minds of terrorists" and demonstrated India’s strong commitment to national security.
US bombing of Iran is open aggression, says Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Mahmood Madani
India | Jun 23, 2025, 05:46 PM IST
Mahmood Asad Madani said that America has consistently harmed the world through its aggressive policies, and its presence in West Asia has turned from a healing force to a source of poison.
Iran brands Trump as 'gambler', vows to end the war started by America | Video
World | Jun 23, 2025, 04:39 PM IST
The comments come in the wake of Operation Midnight Hammer, an US-led precision strike targeting three major Iranian nuclear sites, Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. Iran views these strikes as a direct violation of its sovereignty.

Ukraine backs US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, urges end to Tehran's destabilising role
World | Jun 23, 2025, 02:48 PM IST
Ukraine said the strikes on Iranian sites sent "a clear message" to Tehran that its continued policies of regional destabilisation are "unacceptable".
Israel-Iran conflict: Khamenei breaks silence, says Israel will be punished, no mention of US
World | Jun 23, 2025, 01:55 PM IST
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued his first statement since the nuclear site attack, referring Israel as the "Zionist enemy", he said Tel Aviv committed a grave crime.
Fire erupts at Bengal office of Election Commission amid Kaliganj bypoll vote counting | Video
West Bengal | Jun 23, 2025, 01:12 PM IST
All staff members were safely evacuated, and alert security personnel on duty managed to bring the blaze under control before the fire brigade arrived at the scene.

Omar Abdullah says Pahalgam 'bustling with activity', shares optimism as J-K sees revival of tourism
Jammu And Kashmir | Jun 23, 2025, 12:28 PM IST
The J-K CM said that tourists from different parts of India were seen mingling with local picnickers, all enjoying the cool, rainy weather.
West Bengal bypoll result: Trinamool Congress candidate Alifa Ahmed wins Kaliganj seat
West Bengal | Jun 23, 2025, 04:59 PM IST
Bengal bypoll results: Trinamool Congress (TMC) registers a resounding victory in the Kaliganj by-election, as Alifa Ahmed secures the seat vacated after the death of her father and former MLA, Nasiruddin Ahmed.
Gujarat bypoll result: Gopal Italia scores win for AAP in Visavadar, BJP retains Kadi seat
Gujarat | Jun 23, 2025, 01:43 PM IST
Gujarat bypoll results: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) fielded their candidates in the Visavadar and Kadi seats, where the byelections were held on June 19.

160 Indians evacuated from Israel to Jordan in first batch as tension in Middle East escalates
India | Jun 22, 2025, 11:46 PM IST
The evacuated group safely crossed into Jordan through the Sheikh Hussein Bridge, approximately 120 km from Tel Aviv.
Suicide bomber strikes Syrian church near Damascus during Sunday mass killing at least 13
World | Jun 23, 2025, 12:01 AM IST
The attack has heightened fears about the re-emergence of extremist sleeper cells, especially as President Ahmad al-Sharaa continues to face challenges in asserting full control over the country.
Punjab: Three of a family found dead with gunshot wounds in parked SUV in Patiala
India | Jun 22, 2025, 10:35 PM IST
The deceased have been identified as Sandeep Singh (45), his wife Mandeep Kaur (40), and their 18-year-old son Abhay. Their bodies were discovered near Chharbar village in the Rajpura area of Patiala.

DGCA launches special audit framework for '360-degree' Indian aviation safety review
India | Jun 22, 2025, 09:39 PM IST
The DGCA said the special audit framework is designed to go beyond this siloed system and will examine aviation safety management systems (SMS), operational procedures, and regulatory compliance across all sectors.
Operation Midnight Hammer: Stealth bombers, bunker‑busters | Inside US strike on Iran's nuke sites
World | Jun 23, 2025, 12:01 AM IST
The mission was carried out with high-level secrecy, involving decoy maneuvers and precision-guided airpower. According to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the operation used advanced B-2 stealth bombers.
Air India cuts 118 weekly flights run with narrow-body aircraft on 19 routes, suspends three
India | Jun 22, 2025, 08:08 PM IST
As part of the decision, seven weekly flights on three routes including Bengaluru–Singapore, Pune–Singapore, and Mumbai–Bagdogra (AI551/552), will be suspended temporarily.

Election Commission plans door-to-door verification of voter list in Bihar ahead of Assembly polls
Bihar | Jun 22, 2025, 06:31 PM IST
To ensure accuracy and transparency, the Election Commission is planning to launch intensive house-to-house verification campaign for electoral rolls in Bihar.
311 Indian nationals, including students from Kashmir, return safely from Iran amid conflict
India | Jun 22, 2025, 05:29 PM IST
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India, the Ministry of External Affairs, and the Indian Embassy in Iran for their timely and efficient intervention.
Illegal arms factory busted in Bokaro: Kolkata Police, Jharkhand ATS recover cache of firearms, cash
Jharkhand | Jun 21, 2025, 02:46 PM IST
The makeshift factory was reportedly operating in the warehouse situated opposite Kaberi Marriage Hall, hidden in plain sight in a semi-urban locality.
International Yoga Day: Andhra Pradesh sets two Guinness World Records in Yoga, Surya Namaskaram
India | Jun 21, 2025, 01:56 PM IST
Lauding the event as a grand success CM Chandrababu Naidu said history has been created as the people across the globe celebrated the international Yoga Day.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hikes pension for elderly, divyangs, and widows to Rs 1,100 ahead of polls
Bihar | Jun 21, 2025, 01:18 PM IST
The Bihar CM said that the government will ensure the amount is transferred directly into the bank accounts of all beneficiaries by the 10th of every month, starting next month.