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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

Sonia Gandhi, Jaya Bachchan seen eating together, chatting at IUML's Iftar party | WATCH
India | Mar 20, 2025, 10:25 PM IST
Dignitaries from several walks of life attended the Iftar party hosted by the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) including PT Usha, Sudha Murthy and prominent politicians.
India TV 'She' Conclave: Politics needs more women representation, says Harsimrat Kaur Badal
India | Mar 20, 2025, 06:50 PM IST
At India TV’s 'She' Conclave, Lok Sabha member Harsimrat Kaur Badal said that the political landscape in our country needs more women representation.
Karnataka Ministers allege 'honey trap' attempts, high-level probe to take place
Karnataka | Mar 20, 2025, 10:09 PM IST
Stressing the need for a non-partisan fight against honey trapping, the Karnataka Minister said politicians cutting across all parties have been victims of it.

Nagpur unrest: Three days after violence, curfew lifted, relaxed in parts of city
Maharashtra | Mar 20, 2025, 04:41 PM IST
Considering the people's convenience and law and order, Commissioner of Police Ravinder Singal ordered the lifting of curfew from Nandanvan and Kapil Nagar police station areas from 2 pm on Thursday.
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condemns violence in Nagpur, says India is known for unity in diversity
West Bengal | Mar 20, 2025, 03:41 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Trinamool Congress condemns the violence in Nagpur and that the country is known for its unity in diversity.
11 YouTubers, social media influencers have been booked for 'promoting' betting apps
India | Mar 17, 2025, 11:44 PM IST
The case was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Gaming Act and the IT Act at Panjagutta Police Station, police said.

MP: As horrific videos of dogs with dead newborns go viral, state scampers for a solution
Madhya Pradesh | Mar 17, 2025, 11:15 PM IST
Two videos in the last five days showing stray dogs with the bodies of newborn babies and their menacing presence in and around hospitals has become a topic of intense debate in Madhya Pradesh.
Gujarat: Govt collects Rs 33.98 crore in taxes in two years on liquor sales in the 'dry' state
Gujarat | Mar 17, 2025, 11:17 PM IST
During Question Hour in the ongoing Budget Session, Congress MLA Imran Khedawala raised the query related to the number of hotels having permits to sell liquor in these two districts and the tax collected by the government during the last two years.
Court acquits gangster Chhota Rajan in 2011 killing of driver of Dawood Ibrahim's brother
India | Mar 17, 2025, 09:00 PM IST
Rajan, who is presently lodged in Delhi's Tihar jail, was produced before the court via videoconference. The court informed him that he has been acquitted in the case.

PM Modi joins US President Donald Trump's social media platform 'Truth Social'
India | Mar 17, 2025, 08:43 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday joined 'Truth Social', an alt-tech social media platform owned by United States President Donald Trump. This move by PM Modi is yet another indication of the close bond shared by the two global leaders.
Telangana announces 42 per cent reservation for OBCs, recognizes their population at 56.36 per cent
Telangana | Mar 17, 2025, 10:41 PM IST
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy declared that the OBC census population in the state at 56.36 per cent based on methodical and rigorous scientific efforts.
Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy says state borrowed Rs 4,000 crore RBI loan to pay salaries
Telangana | Mar 17, 2025, 07:12 PM IST
Speaking in the Legislative Council recently, he urged the government employees to cooperate with regard to payment of Dearness Allowance (DA) and others in view of the difficult cash situation though salaries would be paid on the first of every month.

Nirmala Sitharaman launches ‘PM Internship Scheme App', lauds PM Modi for visionary approach
India | Mar 17, 2025, 04:56 PM IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also pointed out that five different schemes were announced to increase job enrollments and provide support to both job seekers and employers, during the launch of the 'Prime Minister Internship Scheme App.'
Rajnath Singh raises issue of Khalistani group's activities in US during meeting with Tulsi Gabbard
India | Mar 17, 2025, 04:10 PM IST
India expressed its concerns about the Khalistani organisation SFJ (Sikh For Justice) and asked the US admin to take strong action against the unlawful organisation.
Centre has accorded approval for Chandrayaan-5 Mission: ISRO Chief V Narayanan
Science | Mar 17, 2025, 06:44 AM IST
The Chandrayaan mission consists of studying the lunar surface. Chandrayaan-1 successfully launched in 2008 took chemical, mineralogical and photo-geologic mapping of the Moon.

Air India Express to run 40 weekly flights from Ghaziabad's Hindon Airport to 5 cities, check timing
Uttar Pradesh | Mar 16, 2025, 10:31 PM IST
The weekly flights will directly connect five key destinations including Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa, Jammu, and Kolkata. The first flight on the Kolkata-Hindon route landed at 09:30 hrs, while the first departure from Hindon to Goa took off at 10:40 hrs
Himachal weather: Snowfall in Manali, Lahaul and Spiti, rainfall expected till March 21
India | Mar 16, 2025, 09:49 PM IST
Weather update: Thunderstorms were observed in Shimla, Jubbarhatti, Kangra, Sundernagar and Kullu's Bhuntar. Shallow fog reduced visibility to about 800 metres in parts of Mandi district, the weather office said.
Gujarat: Medical students dance to loud music on hospital campus, perform stunts; probe on
Gujarat | Mar 16, 2025, 09:32 PM IST
Video clips doing rounds of social media also showed some students performing dangerous stunts by jumping out of two cars on the Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society (GMERS) Medical College and Hospital campus.
Tamil Nadu: 'Ru' symbol in state budget to show determination for language policy, says CM Stalin
Tamil Nadu | Mar 16, 2025, 09:53 PM IST
The ruling DMK has been accusing the BJP-led union government of 'imposing' Hindi on the southern state through the National Education Policy, a charge denied by the latter.
Countries should compete, but without conflict: PM Modi's response to Fridman's India-China question
India | Mar 16, 2025, 09:59 PM IST
While speaking on myriad topics, PM Modi in the three-hour long podcast said that India’s focus is to ensure differences with China do not turn into disputes and instead of discord emphasis is put on dialogue.