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Bajaj Auto Foundation Commits Rs 400 Crore to Empower Women Engineers

The award, which the automaker called Indias largest scholarship program for women in core engineering, seeks to empower more women to explore te

ED Intensifies Investigation in CMRL Case, Summons Former CM Vijayans Daughter

Kochi, June 12: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a new summons to Veena T., daughter of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in con

Gujarat CM Pays Tribute to Former CM Vijay Rupani

Ahmedabad, June 12: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel paid tribute to former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on his death anniversary on Friday.

NEET (UG) 2026: Enhanced Workspace and Time for Students, New Provisions for Left-Handed Candidates

New Delhi, June 12: The NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination is scheduled for June 21 across the country. In a significant move, the National Testing Ag

AAP leader shot dead in Punjab, Opposition tears into State govt. over poor law and order

The police said two scooter-borne unidentified assailants opened fire at Satwinderpal Singh alias Lucky Oberoi outside a gurudwara in the Model T

Nine killed, 10 injured as 12 unknown suspects open fire in South Africa: police

The attackers in two vehicles opened fire at tavern patrons and continued to shoot randomly as they fled the scene, a police statement said

Supreme Court dismisses Meenakshi Natarajans plea against rejection of Rajya Sabha candidature

Ms. Natarajans counsel apprised the top court that the rejection of her candidature suffered from a patent error and warranted judicial intervent

Oppo Find X9s Review | Brings together top flagship features and user enjoyment

Starting at 79,999, the the Oppo Find X9s enters a segment where competition is already intense. More importantly, it arrives at the same price a

False AI 'fact-checks' stir online chaos after Charlie Kirk assassination

A day after Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old prominent ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was fatally gunned down at a university in Utah, the X acc

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Pays Tribute to Former CM Vijay Rupani on His Death Anniversary

Ahmedabad, June 12: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel paid tribute to former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on the anniversary of his passing.

Scientists Fear El Nino Will Be Big, Bad And Costly With Heat, Floods, Droughts, Fires

Scientists predict stronger El Ninos as the world warms from the burning of coal, oil and gas.

Found in Satire, Attacked by Lies: Debunking the Narratives Targeting CJP

The movement has been relentlessly targeted with misinformation by social media users and political leaders.

Bondi gunmen conducted tactical training in countryside, police say

Police have alleged that two men accused of carrying out last weeks deadly mass shooting on Bondi beach trained for the attack in the Australian

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (June 12, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, June 12, 2026.

Bengaluru to host fourth season of Global Chess League

The Global Chess League is set for its fourth season in Bengaluru starting September 3. This edition will feature top global players in a team-ba

Indigo Flight Grounded After Bomb Threat Before Takeoff

Lucknow, June 12: An Indigo flight, 6E 2111, scheduled to depart from Lucknow to Delhi, was grounded on Friday following a bomb threat. Security

Is India's economic growth real? Raghuram Rajan says something is off

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan questions India's strong economic growth figures, citing weak corporate investment and declining foreign capit

Who is El Mencho and whats happening in Mexico?

The intelligence collaboration between the U.S. and Mexico on February 22 operation helped lead to the killing of the infamous Mexican drug carte

Philippine President Marcos calls for an emergency meeting after chaos and shooting at Senate

President Marcos Jr. holds meeting with government and security chiefs on May 14, 2026, while police spokesperson Randulf Tuano said one person h

Employee optimistic about getting supervisor role calls boss to apologize for being late; super awesome manager reveals it was just stress playing tricks on him

An employee seeking a promotion experienced a moment of panic after waking from an evening nap. He believed he had overslept and missed his entir

Rekise Marine raises $9.7M in seed round led by Accel and Nikhil Kamath

Marine robotics startups Rekise Marine will utilise this funding primarily towards product development and hiring of engineering talent

Awami League Condemns Murder of Youth Leader in Bangladesh, Calls for Fair Investigation

Dhaka, June 12: The Awami League of Bangladesh has strongly condemned the murder of a party worker in Jessore district. The party stated that thi

Andhra Pradesh seeks July 5 date from PMO for Bhogapuram airport inauguration

The State has asked the Prime Ministers Office to confirm July 5 for opening the 5,000-crore airport, and says it is prepared for any date the PM

Prakash Raj on Reports Linking Him to Dharmasthala Case

The complainant, who alleged that he had been forced to bury multiple bodies in Dharamsthala, was arrested by the SIT after forensic analysis sho

Democracy at Stake: Umang Singhar Calls for Public Decision on Governance

New Delhi, June 12: Umang Singhar, the Leader of the Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, responded to several issues, including the cancel

K'taka govt approves 4 initiatives worth over Rs 27 Cr to boost startups, deeptech

The initiatives are being implemented through the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Karn

This 'alien' blue planet rains molten glass and a year here is less than a weekend, scientists are stunned

Scientists are stunned by HD 189733b, a blue planet 63 light-years away, resembling Earth but far more hostile. Orbiting its star in just two day

Telugu Producers Council Fixes Varalaxmi Row with Makers?

According to an industry source, producer M. Krishna Sai was keen on taking action against Varalaxmi for allegedly breaching the agreement she ha

Tata Motors Announces Price Hike for Passenger Vehicles Effective July 1

New Delhi, June 12: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) has announced a price increase of up to 1.5% for its fuel (petrol, diesel, and CNG) and

Sumukhi Suresh on why stand-up comedy should feel like an uncomfortable, honest confession

The only female Indian comic to take the stage at Netflix Is A Joke Fest 2026, writer, showrunner and actor Sumukhi Suresh delves into why writer

Congress holds 'Satyagraha' protest at Jantar Mantar against ECI over Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination rejection

Congress workers staged a Satyagraha protest at Jantar Mantar. They are opposing the Election Commission of India's decision to reject Meenakshi

FIFA World Cup 2026, what to know: Mexico starts with big win while the US and Canada prepare for openers

Mexico secured a 2-0 victory in their World Cup opener against South Africa. The United States and Canada are set to play their first matches tod

Amarnath Yatra 2026: Amit Shah chairs meeting to review security preparedness

Police have also launched the QR-based Pahchan App, designed to digitally verify workers and vendors operating along the yatra route

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Urges Review of Srinagar Airport Closure

New Delhi, June 12: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjirapu to express concerns

Vasan urges Tamil Nadu government to secure Cauvery water release from Karnataka

He said farmers are concerned that water had not been released from the Mettur dam on the customary date of June 12

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari warns of being 'worst CM' if law & order breached

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari asserted that law and order violations would not be tolerated under his leadership. He highlighted th

Sarangpur Hanumanjis Divine Forms Receive Copyright and Trademark Protection

Botad, June 12: The renowned pilgrimage site of Sarangpur in Gujarat has secured legal protection for the various divine forms, images, and spiri

FIFA 2026: Kerala startup designs football-inspired fonts

Fontspell, a startup based in Kozhikode, launches fonts that capture the energy, culture and spirit of football

Controversy Erupts Over Medical Students Remarks on Praneet Mores Show

Mumbai, June 12: A statement made by Sejal Pawar, a third-year MBBS student at the prestigious KEM Hospital, during comedian Praneet Mores show h

ED issues fresh summons to former Kerala CM Pinarayis daughter Veena in CMRL pay-off case

ED directs her to appear for questioning on June 17 with relevant documents related to transactions involving her now-defunct IT firm Exalogic

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar plays cricket mid-flight, gets caught by Sara and bowled by Saaniya Chandhok

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared a heartwarming video of an impromptu cricket session with his daughter Sara and daughter ni law Saaniya Ch

Government focussing on 'automation' of explosive units for safer operations: Official

At least 19 workers died and 23 were injured in a blast at the detonator assembly unit of SBL Energy, a mining and industrial explosives manufact

Chellanam, a village near Kochi, celebrates Messi with 25-foot cutout ahead of the FIFA World Cup

Placing the cutout of Messi at Chellanam has become something of a World Cup tradition in the coastal village near Kochi

UAE launches major digital upgrade for students and universities

The UAE's Ministry of Higher Education is launching a major digital overhaul, consolidating 38 services into 18 streamlined offerings and boostin

GHMC begins 18 link road works connecting major thoroughfares

The 18 stretches are being envisaged for completion across three zones, Shamshabad, Rajendranagar and Khairatabad

SC points Congress' Meenakshi Natarajan to EC remedy in nomination dispute

The Supreme Court has indicated it generally does not intervene in rejected nomination cases before elections. Candidates usually seek remedies t

Rohit Sharma Becomes Investor and Equity Partner in FITTR

New Delhi, June 12: Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has officially joined the fitness and health platform FITTR as an investor and equity partner,

'Healthy jewellery': Viral bride wears karela, gobi, tamatar & beans as accessories; Internet says she can make salad after wedding

A bride has gone viral on social media for her unique wedding jewellery crafted entirely from vegetables. Instead of traditional ornaments, she w

U.S. Federal Court Dismisses Natsofts Patent Claims Against Hexaware

The Court found that Natsofts asserted patents claimed broad, abstract ideas rather than specific inventions.

West Bengal Chief Minister to Review Fencing Progress at India-Bangladesh Border

Kolkata, June 12: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will lead an administrative review meeting on Friday to discuss several critical is

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Begins Today: Check India's Full Schedule, Match Timings and Live Streaming

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 begins on June 12 in England. Check Team India's complete schedule, venues, match timings, live streaming and tele

Mumbai Food Authority Raids Factory Producing Fake Rabri Kulfi, Seizes Huge Stock

A frozen dessert made from palm oil and starch was being sold as authentic 'Rabri Kulfi'.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Yamal, Williams train ahead of Spain's opener against Cape Verde

Both wingers shone as Spain romped to Euro 2024 glory, but have been beset by injury problems this season.

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari vows zero tolerance for unrest, hooliganism in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a strict zero-tolerance policy against unrest and hooliganism. He stated that his gover

WFI cracks down on age fraud, disqualifies 500-plus wrestlers at U-17 ranking meet

The tournament, held from June 6 to 8 in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district, saw around 1,200 wrestlers register across men's freestyle, Greco Roman

From small towns to global impact: Indias MSMEs are powering the next wave of entrepreneurship

From small towns to global impact: Indias MSMEs are powering the next wave of entrepreneurship As India continues to work toward becoming a globa

After Seeking INDIA Bloc Support, Omar Meets PM Modi, Presses for Early Statehood Restoration

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and strongly advocated for the early restoration of statehood to t

Why are oil, gold and silver prices down today, and will Brent futures, US WTI crude and precious metals prices continue to drop or rise again? Market reacts to Iran peace deal hopes and rate concerns

Why are oil, gold and silver prices down today, and will Brent futures, US WTI crude and precious metals prices continue to drop or rise again? O

Influential actor: Finnish President lauds India's global role during talks with EAM Jaishankar

Finnish President Alexander Stubb met with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. They discussed global conflicts and the upcoming G7 s

'Netanyahu Was In Dark About Trump's Iran Plans, Was Left Surprised': Report

The reports of friction between 'friends' Trump and Netanyahu-- who started the war in lockstep -- come as the US and Israel's war interests dive

Gold and Silver Prices Surge Amid Peace Deal Hopes in the Middle East

Mumbai, June 12: Amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, hopes for a peace agreement have led to a nearly 1% increase in gold and silver prices

When Will Private Universities Open In Kerala? Minister Explains Delay

Kerala Private University Bill: Higher Education Minister Roji M John said the bill had already been passed unanimously by the Assembly during th

Keralas Economic Struggles Demand Reflection from State Government: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Thiruvananthapuram, June 12: Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the President of the Kerala BJP, has raised concerns about the state governments functioning,

Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%

Pakistan's poverty rate has risen from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, pushing around 27 million more people below the poverty line and tak

USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994

The World Cup co-hosts know they must avoid a banana skin at the futuristic SoFi Stadium in the first World Cup finals game on U.S. soil for 32 y

I Wanted to Experience Every Milestone of My Children's Lives: Madhoo

With two films set for release and a much-awaited OTT series in the pipeline, actor Madhoo reflects on her remarkable journey, motherhood, memora

Seven more Shigella cases confirmed in Keralas Wayanad

District Medical Officer K.T. Rekha said infectious disease surveillance and preventive and control awareness activities have been strengthened i

Seven More Shigella Cases Confirmed In Kerala''s Wayanad

The health condition of all the 16 school children who have been confirmed to be infected was currently satisfactory.

CADFEM APAC and SilTerra Malaysia Partner to Advance Semiconductor Innovation Through Simulation-Driven Engineering

Antier Solutions Signs Strategic MoU with NIELIT to Advance Blockchain and AI Skilling Across India

A landmark five-year Memorandum of Understanding between NIELIT, a Government of India autonomous body under MeitY, and Antier Solutions establis

MoU signed for construction of skill development training centre in Puducherry

HashKey Holdings Limited Announced Proposed Share Repurchase Plan of Up to HKD100 Million

1500 Meritorious Students from UP,Bihar & Jharkhand felicitated during Scholars Summit 2026 at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is identifying and Nurturing Talent for Nation Building, Says Yogendra Upadhyay

ICC Finalises Dates For ODI World Cup 2027. Kohli, Rohit's Timeline Clear

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma might not be active cricketers after a year and a half, as both are expected to retire after the ODI World Cup 2027.

Telangana Chief Minister Calls for Collective Action to End Child Labor

Hyderabad, June 12: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy made a heartfelt appeal to society on Friday, urging everyone to take responsibilit

Moroccan proverb of the day: 'Travelling leaves you speechless, then turns you...' Life lessons on why experiences matter more than possessions

Moroccan Proverb of the Day: Ibn Battuta's famous quote, Travelling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller, highlights the prof

Australia imposes record $211 million fine on collapsed broker Union Standard, representatives

Australia's federal court has imposed a record A$300.2 million fine on Union Standard and its representatives. The foreign exchange broker engage

CBSE 10 Second Board Result 2026 Date and Time: When and where to check your scorecards? Latest updates and key details

CBSE 10 Second Board Result 2026: Students awaiting their CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 can anticipate its release this June. Introduced

Watch: TMC MP Kirti Azad on security cover withdrawal: Were not the kind to be scared

Allu Arjuns Raaka Glimpse Likely to Drop This August?

The film is reportedly a high-octane science-fiction action thriller with a unique storyline.

Somvati Amavasya 2026 date: Is it on June 14 or 15? Check fasting do's and don'ts, holy dip, charity shubh muhurat

Somvati Amavasya 2026 Mein Kab Hai: Somvati Amavasya in June 2026 falls on Monday, June 15. This auspicious occasion is dedicated to worshipping

Why Mysterious '8647' On Grass Sent US Cops, National Guard Into Overdrive

While '8647' has been adopted by Trump's opponents to voice their protest, the administration interprets it it as call to violence.

Confusion Arises Over Formation of New TMC Faction in Lok Sabha

Kolkata, June 12: A document featuring the signatures of 19 Members of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has surfaced, claiming to rep

Kerala on High Alert as Nipah Virus and Shigella Outbreaks Emerge

New Delhi, June 12: Kerala is currently facing a dual health crisis with the threat of the Nipah virus and an ongoing outbreak of Shigella bacter

Seven more Shigella cases confirmed in Kerala's Wayanad

Seven new Shigella infections have been confirmed among students in Wayanad, Kerala, bringing the total to 16. Health officials are intensifying

Rescued From Flooded Car, Hyderabad Woman Praises Cop's Efforts Amid Rain

Videos of the flooding and rescue have since circulated on social media, drawing attention to the challenges faced by residents during the heavy

MAATI helps women artists from Bihar to look beyond art

MAATI, short for Mithila Art Artisan Transformative Initiative, works with women artisans from Madhubhani and Darbhanga in Bihar. Four women arti

Air India Crash: A Baby Boy Who Would Never Know His Father, Sister

Among those who lost their lives were Mobashera's husband, Parvez Vahora, and their four-year-old daughter, Zuveriya

'Go To Hospital': Boss Forces Injured Employee To Rest In Wholesome Viral Exchange

Founder tells injured employee to stay home and seek hospital care after a motorbike accident.

WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Surrounding the CJP, PM Modi, and Khan Sir'

Here are the top five pieces of misinformation that went viral this week.