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Cte dIvoire Secures Historic Knockout Stage Spot in FIFA World Cup 2026

New Delhi, June 26: In a remarkable display, Cte dIvoire triumphed over Curaao with a score of 2-0 in the Group E match of the FIFA World Cup 202

'Blood, Sweat & Tears' Singer David Clayton-Thomas Passes Away at 84

Clayton-Thomas continued to work over the decades, both solo and as a member of the band's later incarnations.

Assured that access to AI tech once provided will not be cut-off: senior Indian official

S. Krishnan attended the two-day Pax Silica Summit in the U.S.

Cash Van Driver and Sons Arrested for 1.7 Million Theft in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, June 26: Hyderabad police have arrested a cash van driver and his two sons for allegedly stealing 1.7 million from an ATM cash van. Th

Venezuela Earthquakes Kill 235, Over 1,500 Injured

More than 1,500 people were injured as the earth shook and roared in what many Venezuelans called a terrifying display of nature's raw power.

Venezuelans Search Rubble for Survivors After 2 Strong Quakes Kill at Least 188

In response to the devastation, the US Treasury on Thursday moved to waive some sanctions until October 23 to allow transactions related to earth

Sanjay Nirupam Defends Constitutional Process Amid Shiv Sena MP Defections

Mumbai, June 26: Sanjay Nirupam, spokesperson for Shiv Sena, addressed the recent defection of six MPs from Shiv Sena (UBT) to the Eknath Shinde

FIFA World Cup 2026 Becomes Most-Attended Edition in Tournament's History

The milestone was confirmed during the second half of Germany's match against Ecuador in New Jersey

Madurai Mango Crisis: Farmers Abandon Harvest As Prices Hit Rs 3 Per Kg

Mango farmers in the Melur Taluk of Madurai district are facing severe financial distress as the farm-gate price for the 'Kili Mooku' (Totapuri)

Morning Digest: Govt. restores commercial LPG supply, withdraws sectoral mandates; Venezuela mounts search for survivors after twin quakes kill at least 188

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

RTI Under Threat? Why Anna Hazare is fighting Maharashtras new rules | Pulse Maharashtra

TheMaharashtragovernment issued a notification amending certain provisions of the Maharashtra Right to Information Rules, 2026. The amendments ha

Ex-Google Techie Leaves Rs 4.2 Crore Job To Start Restaurant, Earns Rs 21.7 Crore

Techie quits his Rs 4.2 crore job to open a halal barbecue restaurant in Texas and managed to earn Rs 21.7 crore in revenue in the first year.

'My boys instantly started praying': How passengers responded after Air Canada captain suffered mid-air seizure and dragged out of the cockpit

A harrowing Air Canada flight from New Jersey to Nova Scotia was diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency, reportedly a

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Trkiye vs USA at Los Angeles Stadium

The US have not reached the quarter-finals of a World Cup since 2002, but a strong start has raised hopes they could go on a deep run on home tur

Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 City Intimation Slip Out, Exams On July 4-5

HTET 2026 City Intimation Slip: Aspirants can now check their exam city by visiting the official BSEH website. 2,33,294 candidates have registere

Muharram Holiday: Will BSE, NSE Trade Today, Are Banks Working? Check Here

Stock Market Holiday: No trading activity will take place during the day on either the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.

Shefali Vermas Explosive Half-Century Leads India to Victory Over Bangladesh in Womens T20 World Cup

Manchester, June 26: India secured a thrilling victory against Bangladesh in the 23rd match of the Womens T20 World Cup 2026, winning by 5 wicket

Two Karate Instructors Sentenced To Life For Gang-Raping Minor Girl

In the complaint, the minor had alleged that the two instructors raped her not only in Guna, but also in other parts of the country as well as ab

Emergency: A Dark Chapter in Indian Democracy, Says Deepak Prakash

New Delhi, June 26: BJP leader Deepak Prakash has sharply criticized the Congress party for imposing the Emergency in 1975, labeling it a dark ch

FIFA World Cup: Ecuador fight back to shock Germany and reach knockout stage

Ecuador staged a dramatic comeback to stun pre-tournament favourites Germany 2-1, securing their passage to the knockout stages of the World Cup.

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Answer Key Released: Objection Window Open Till June 28

NTA has released the NEET UG 2026 re-exam provisional answer key at neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can challenge answers online till June 28, 2026.

How does a single cell build a 170 billion-cell brain? Scientists discover the astonishing blueprint behind how the human brain builds itself

Scientists have uncovered a surprising principle behind the brain's intricate development from a single cell. Researchers propose that cells, muc

Remembering Yash Johar: The Legacy of Dharma Productions

Mumbai, June 26: In the annals of Hindi cinema, few names resonate as profoundly as Yash Johar. He didnt just make films; he created a legacy tha

Morning Brief Podcast: Can Regional Aviation Finally Take Off in India?

Indian Spinner Shri Charani Becomes Leading Wicket-Taker in a Single Womens T20 World Cup Edition

New Delhi, June 26: Indian spinner Shri Charani has made history by becoming the leading wicket-taker for India in a single edition of the Womens

Kejriwal Questions SIT Formation Over Ram Temple Donation Controversy

Lucknow, June 26: Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, stated on Thursday that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to inve

African Proverb of the Day: 'He who wants to plant corn must make peace with the monkeys...'- A Timeless lesson on acceptance, wisdom, and living with lifes realities

An ancient African proverb, 'He who wants to plant corn must make peace with the monkeys,' offers timeless wisdom. It highlights that pursuing go

Many Injured In Explosion In Tripura, Bomb, Fire Squad At Spot: Cops

Several people were injured and significant property was damaged after a massive explosion rocked Tripura's capital, Agartala, on Wednesday.

Manish Dixit Reappointed as BJPs Media Strategist in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, June 26: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh has reshaped its organizational structure by once again entrusting the media

Trump and Xi Jinpings Meeting Leaves Uighur Issue Unaddressed

Washington, June 26: A recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has drawn international attention. Off

UN Agency Pauses Hormuz Ship Evacuation Initiative After Vessel Attacked

The IMO provided no details on the vessel attacked

Exciting Job Opportunities for Doctors at RCF: Apply by July 31

Mumbai, June 26: National Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCFL) has announced job openings for a total of 46 positions for specialty and panel

Venezuela earthquake: Venezuelans search rubble for survivors as death toll climbs to 188

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes

Aditya Birla lines up Rs 15,000 crore loan for Sprng Energy bid

Aditya Birla Group is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Shell's Indian renewable energy arm, Sprng Energy, for a substantial sum. State Ban

FIR Filed in Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust Donation Case

Ayodhya, June 26: An FIR has been registered against eight named individuals and several unidentified suspects in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust

Hospitals Raise Alert As Europe Grapples With Unprecedented Heatwave

At least 101 million Europeans faced temperatures of over 35C, with scores of people thought to have been killed by the record-breaking heatwave.

Congress plan for pre-poll reshuffle in Punjab unit fuels factionalism

U.S. House Speaker Johnson tries to patch things up between Trump and Congress

Mr. Trump and Mr. Johnson were expected to discuss a legislative path forward for the SAVE America Act and rescheduling the signing ceremony for

Three Indian Teams Reach Semifinals in 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship

Panjim, June 26: After the conclusion of the round-robin stage, three teams from host India have advanced to the semifinals of the 5th Asia Cup B

India Elevates Diplomatic Status of High Commissioner to Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 26: The Indian government has granted its High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, a status equivalent to that of a central c

Nancy Guthrie search crosses border: Are anonymous tips about unmarked graves credible leads? Here's what you need to know

Nancy Guthrie's disappearance has taken a new turn with anonymous tips suggesting she's buried in Mexico. A volunteer group is investigating, but

Punjab 2027: Why Winning Over NRIs Could Shape The Election Before Voting

As Punjab gears up for the 2027 Assembly elections, political parties are once again intensifying their outreach to the state's influential Non-R

FIFA World Cup | Tunisia vs Netherlands LIVE updates: Group F match gets underway

The Netherlands are unconcerned about potential knockout-stage opponents as they prepare to face already-eliminated Tunisia in their final World

FIFA World Cup | Japan vs Sweden LIVE updates: Group F match gets underway

The group winners will face Morocco in Monterrey with the runners-up taking on the five-time World Cup champions in Houston the same day

Strengthening India-Saudi Strategic Partnership: Ambassador Suhail Khans Farewell Meeting in Riyadh

Riyadh, June 26: The outgoing Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhail Khan, met with Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on

Venezuela earthquake: On the streets and in hospitals, Venezuelans scramble to save lives

Residents of La Guaira, a popular spot for beachgoers and the worst-hit city in the country, and Moron, near the quakes epicenter, were scramblin

Welcome to the Jungle: A Hilarious Bollywood Comedy Starring Akshay Kumar

Mumbai, June 26: Directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala, Welcome to the Jungle is a comedy film that runs for 2 hours and 44

Factbox: Latin America's 10 Deadliest Earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes that struck the northern coast of Venezuela and capital Caracas on Wednesday claimed at least 188 lives, a toll that cou

India has quake warning system for Himalayan region

Iran oil minister in Delhi amid 60-day US sanctions waiver

Congress Demands International Forensic Investigation Amid Akal Takht Controversy

Amritsar, June 25: Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla has criticized Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, stating that after listening to his recent press

One of the worlds oldest stories just got an AI makeover, with the voice of an Oscar-winning actor

Homer's epic 'Odyssey' has been reimagined as a 13-hour audiobook, narrated by an AI-generated voice clone of Oscar-winning actor Michael Caine.

Shocking Murder in Jharkhand: Son Arrested for Fathers Death to Secure Job

Dhanbad, June 26: A shocking incident has emerged from Dhanbad district in Jharkhand. Police have solved the murder case of Tuleshwar Nonia. Auth

FIR Filed in Ram Janmabhoomi Donation Controversy: Deveshacharya Maharaj Welcomes Action

Ayodhya, June 26: A significant step has been taken in the Ram Janmabhoomi donation case, with an FIR filed against eight named individuals and s

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Tunisia vs Netherlands at Kansas City

The Dutch, who opened with a 2-2 draw against Japan before thrashing Sweden 5-1, are level on four points with Japan, leading the group on goals

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Japan vs Sweden at Dallas Stadium

After beginning the World Cup with a bang, the Swedes were hammered 5-1 by the Dutch

New Zealands Historic 317-Run Partnership Sets Strong Foundation Against England

Nottingham, June 25: In a remarkable display of skill, New Zealands captain Tom Latham and Devon Conway forged a historic 317-run opening partner

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ecuador fight back to shock Germany and reach knockout stage

Ecuador had failed to score in this tournament despite 39 previous attempts, but finally broke their duck with their 40th shot

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast advance as Pepe scores twice to send tiny Curacao home

Pepe netted in the seventh and 64th minute to ensure second spot in Group E for the Ivorians and condemn tiny Curacao to bottom spot and eliminat

Uttar Pradesh Approves Over 618,000 Permanent Homes for Rural Poor

Lucknow, June 26: The Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has submitted a letter to Chief Minister Yogi

UK'S King Charles Paid $39.6 Million In Taxes Since 2022

King Charles III has paid more than 30 million ($39.6 million) in personal taxes since becoming monarch in September 2022, Buckingham Palace anno

Ecuador Stun Germany 2-1, Advance To FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32

Germany vs Ecuador Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match: Gonzalo Plata scored the all-important goal as Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for

Indigenous Netra FOC to Boost India's Airborne Surveillance Capability

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said the FOC marked a technological milestone and strengthened Indias airborne surveillance and command-and-contro

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cte d'Ivoire Beat Curaao 2-0 To Reach Last 32

Cte d'Ivoire will play June 30 against either France or Norway whichever is the runner-up in Group I

Big 6 Indian audit firms consult 66% of Nifty 500 companies

Deloitte was the only group among the top six that lost six clients in a year, going by the data

No Guilty Will Escape in Ram Temple Donation Scam, Says BJP Spokesperson RP Singh

New Delhi, June 26: BJP national spokesperson RP Singh addressed several issues, including the Ram Temple donation scam, Rahul Gandhis foreign tr

Rahul Gandhi should apologise for Emergency: J.P. Nadda

He made the statement in Patna during the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas (Constitution Murder Day) programme organised by Bihar unit of the BJP, on the 51

VRO Caught Taking 18,000 Bribe

The accused was identified as Kothali Veeranna (56), VRO of Mokhasa Kothavalasa Grama Sachivalayam in Jami mandal of Vizianagaram district.

ONGC-BP further expand technical services collaboration in Western Offshore

ONGC and BP had inked a similar agreement for Mumbai High in February last year.

Two-day international conference on Amarnath yatra focusses on national integration, safeguarding environment

Congress MP Rakesh Rathore Criticizes BJP for Distracting Public Attention

Lucknow, June 26: Congress MP Rakesh Rathore has responded to several issues raised during the BJPs event marking the 51st anniversary of the Eme

Tiny fiber-optic cables on seabed can do a lot more than you can imagine. Now, they can listen to silent whales. Here's how

Tiny fiber-optic cables on seabed can do a lot more than you can imagine as researchers have found that these underwater communication cables can

Tummala Slams Oppn Fear Mongering On Urea Supplies

The distribution of urea was proceeding smoothly through nearly 12,000 retail outlets, Nageswara Rao said in a statement, and reassured farmers t

Four held in Ujjain for blowing up car in Muharram stunt; police rule out communal angle

Viral videos show a white van hanging through a crane about 40 feet from the ground which is blown up with firecrackers kept inside it, creating

Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head...'- A timeless lesson on resilience and emotional strength

A timeless Chinese proverb, You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent their making a nest in your

Turned city of joy into city of death: West Bengal CM blames Trinamool regime for warehouse tragedy

With Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari blaming former Mayor Firhad Hakim who has aligned with the rebel group of Trinamool MLAs, Mamata Banerjee lo

Gujarats Kanya Kelvani Mahotsav Sees Record Enrollment of Over 1.6 Million Students

Gandhinagar, June 26: The state-wide Kanya Kelvani Mahotsav and School Enrollment Festival 2026 concluded with over 1.6 million students enrolled

Centre Decriminalises Minor Clinic Violations Under Jan Vishwas Reforms

The Jan Vishwas law, published in April, amends provisions across 79 Central Acts administered by 23 ministries

T.N. Finance Minister reviews development works, stresses inter-departmental coordination

With the Northeast monsoon approaching, he asked officials to expedite stormwater drain construction, canal desilting and other flood-mitigation

Chhattisgarh: Serial Killer Gets Idea To Eliminate His Victims By Watching Bird Poaching, Cops Say

He had served liquor laced with borax powder, a toxic substance used for killing rodents, to each of his victims to kill them, the investigation

Punjab CM Accused of Misleading Public Amid Serious Allegations

Chandigarh, June 26: The President of the Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Kewal Singh Dhillon, responded to the Chief Ministers

King Charles Will Not Live At Buckingham Palace After Renovations

King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment finishes next year, royal officials said on Thursday, ending near

FIR alleges assault on J&K police personnel by 40 Army men, including officers

Army personnel climbed over the main gate and boundary wall and forcibly entered the police station premises, say police; Army to extend full coo

Khairatabad Ganesh to be 69-ft Panchamukha Form

Around 150 people will work on the idol. Artisans and workers will come from Chennai and Kolkata, and the team will work during the day and night

AP Ratifies Bill Discounting Pact For Hospitals

The decision follows a meeting held on April 6 between the Health and Finance secretaries and representatives of the Andhra Pradesh Speciality Ho

KMC Speeds Up Drain Desilting Works

DISHA Committee member N. V. V. Vinod said the civic authorities had responded promptly to the grievance he had raised with the Deputy Chief Mini

Madhya Pradesh Police Solve Singrauli Murder Case, Three Arrested Including Victims Wife

Bhopal, June 26: Madhya Pradesh police arrested three individuals on Thursday in connection with the murder of a man whose body was found under s

Naidu Calls For United Fight In Local Polls

Addressing party workers at Madhavaram in Mantralayam constituency, he urged every activist to replicate the success achieved in the 2024 Assembl

Telangana HC Directs Police Response on Allegations of Harassment Against Retd Police Officer

Osman alleged that on May 18, while he was at his residence in Yousufguda, a team of police personnel entered his house and forcibly took him awa

UN agency says it pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked

The head of the International Maritime Organization said the plan to move stranded ships out of the Persian Gulf through the strait will be on ho