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Judge Blocks Trump Plan That Would Limit Graduate Student Loans in Nursing and Other Fields

At issue are caps on federal student loans that were passed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and set to take effect in July.

Japan and Sweden Secure Knockout Stage Berths with 1-1 Draw in FIFA World Cup

Arlington, June 26: The thrilling match between Japan and Sweden in the FIFA World Cup 2026 ended in a 1-1 draw. Despite the result at Dallas Sta

Court Approves Cutting Of Mangrove Trees For Vadhvan Port Project In Palghar

Bombay High Court allows removal of 208 mangrove trees for Vadhvan Port highway in Palghar.

Neelam Kothari Reminisces About the Golden Days of the 80s and 90s in Bollywood

Mumbai, June 26: Bollywood actress Neelam Kothari recently reflected on her cherished memories from the film industry during the 80s and 90s in h

Tensions at Uttarakhand border as Nihang Sikhs breach barricades, head towards Hemkund Sahib

Tension flared at the Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand border as Nihang Sikhs clashed with police, breaching barricades at Kulhal to proceed towards

Venezuela Health Minister Says Around 235 People Dead, 4,300 Injured in Catastrophic Earthquakes

The number of dead and injured is expected to rise with thousands reported missing.

Ukraine Launches 'TrophyLab' Website To Catalogue Captured Russian Weapons

Ukraine has launched TrophyLab, a database containing detailed technical information on captured Russian weapons, allowing approved Ukrainian exp

US-India Trade Deal: Piyush Goyal Signals Next Move After Two Days Of Talks

India-US Trade Deal: India is seeking greater access for its labour-intensive exports, while the US wants wider access for agricultural products.

Death Toll Rises to 235 in Venezuela Earthquakes as President Orders Rescue Efforts

Caracas, June 26: The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening has risen to 235, according to the late

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 235

The number of dead and injured is expected to rise with thousands reported missing

Vijay Flags Off, Joins Anti-Drug Awareness Run At Chennai's Marina Beach

Dressed in tracks, sneakers and sunglasses, the Chief Minister drew loud cheers from participants, many of them youngsters, as he ran alongside t

Delhi's Fortis Hospital Faces Action After Lapses Found Into Patient's Death

Delhi govt orders action against Fortis Hospital after inquiry reveals patient care lapses

Oil Tankers, Ports And Supply Chain: What Venezuela Quake Means For India

Power outages, damaged transport links and emergency restrictions at ports in Venezuela can slow cargo movements for days or even weeks.

Kamakhya Temple Reopens After Ambubachi Mela, Millions Expected to Visit

Guwahati, June 26: The famous Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, will reopen for devotees on Friday following the conclusion of the annual Ambub

Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test HTET 2026 City Intimation Slip: Direct link, how to download and full exam schedule

Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2026 city intimation slips are out for over 2.33 lakh candidates. Aspirants can now check their assigned

Hospitals Raise Alert as Heatwave Slams Europe

French and British health services reported a surge in emergency calls and visits as the merciless heat struck the elderly and the ill.

Watch: Abhijeet Dipke claims BJP workers assaulted reporters in front of Delhi Police

FIFA World Cup | Turkiye vs USA LIVE updates: Group D match underway

Turkiye has so far attempted 62 shots at the goal, unable to find the back of the net even once

WhatsApp still barely makes Meta any money. Can Kunal Shah change that?

This week, Meta named Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech CRED, as WhatsApps new global head, succeeding Will Cathcart after nearly seven years

Venezuela earthquake: Citizens move to search for survivors after tremors kill at least 235

Venezuela earthquake news: Country grapples with devastating aftershocks following twin earthquakes that claimed at least 235 lives and injured o

FIFA World Cup | Paraguay vs Australia LIVE updates: Group D match underway

Australia are missing both Jacob Italiano and Mathew Leckie to injuries

Indian Womens Team Eyes Semifinals with Win Over Bangladesh, but Fielding Concerns Remain

Manchester, June 26: The Indian womens cricket team has kept its hopes alive for the semifinals of the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup. In a Group A ma

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Fee Refund Window Opens: Submit Bank Details By June 30

NTA has opened the NEET UG 2026 re-exam fee refund window. Eligible candidates can submit bank details on the official portal till June 30, 2026.

Bengaluru Metro Ops Hit Again, Snag On Purple Line Causes 17-Minute Delay

The BMRCL said the technical issue was quickly fixed by the Operations and Maintenance teams, and normal metro services have now been fully resto

Gamer Invests In Gold Instead Of Buying GTA 6 In 'Fun Little Experiment'

A gamer invests money in digital gold instead of pre-ordering GTA VI in a 'fun little experiment' to observe what happens to their funds in Novem

Pune Fort Murder Victim Didn't Want To Call Off Wedding With Fiancee Siya Goyal: Sources

According to sources, Siya told the authorities that she was in a relationship with Chetan Chaudhary.

IRCTC fines food vendor Rs 1Lakh for fly in veg biryani

National Teachers Awards 2026 Applications Open, Apply Online By July 10

National Teachers Awards 2026 are presented to honour teachers who have made exceptional contributions to improving school education and supporti

Weather Today (June 26, 2026): IMD issues rain alert for Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, UP and 15 more states as southwest monsoon advances

Weather Today (June 26, 2026): Widespread rainfall is forecast across India as the Southwest Monsoon advances, bringing heavy to extremely heavy

Union Minister Piyush Goyal remarks on US-India deal at India Global Forum's UK-India Week 2026

In A First For UK Monarch, King Charles Reveals Tax Bill, $40 Million

UK monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties voluntarily for decades, and they also have no obliga

FCRA rules not to regulate but strangulate: Congress

Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Enjoy Quiet Golf Outing Before Reported Wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce was reportedly spotted spending quiet time together on a golf course. The relaxed outing came as fresh comments fro

Passport fee hiked to Rs 2,500 from Rs 1,500

Paris sets up ban on drinking alcohol in public to deal with heatwave

There would also be a ban on the sale of alcoholic products from Friday (June 26, 2026) evening onwards in Paris

Amazons investment plan for India; A new initiative to keep Kedarnath clean

Amazon has announced an additional investment of $13 billion in India from 2026 to 2030. Meanwhile, Anandana - The Coca-Cola Foundation, in partn

Why Sachin Tendulkar is betting on sportswear built for Indian feet

Ten X You was founded to serve everyday athletes, not professionals. The Bengaluru startup is building shoes around Indian foot shapes and taking

70-year case, older than its judges, finally decided

'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.

Venezuela Earthquake Live Updates: 235 deaths recorded at medical centres after tremors, says health minister

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.

1993-batch IPS officer Dixit to be IB chief

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

Quote of the Day by world-renowned author Helen Keller: 'The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has...'- Enduring lessons on purpose, resilience, and living beyond physical limitations

Helen Keller's profound insight, The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but no vision, resonates deeply today. Her life,

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

'Will take their money and spend it': Trump says US to buy farm goods with unfrozen Iranian assets

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

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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

Parimal Nathwani Takes Oath for the Fourth Time, Meets Prime Minister Modi

New Delhi, June 26: Recently re-elected Rajya Sabha member from Jharkhand, Parimal Nathwani, took his oath for the fourth time on Thursday, marki

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

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

North Korean leader Kim oversees weapons tests, KCNA reports

The tests involved an upgraded version of a 240-mm, 24-tube multiple rocket launcher system, tactical ballistic missiles, and a 155-mm self-prope

Venezuela earthquake: Venezuelans in U.S. rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed

In Washington, the Trump administration said its sending $150 million to support relief efforts by aid groups and the United Nations, according t

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

Telangana Chief Minister Urges Government Employees to Work Extra Hour Daily

Hyderabad, June 26: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has called on all state government employees to work an additional hour each day to

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