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Air raid sirens were activated in northern Israel on Thursday after a suspicious aerial target was detected near Kfar Yuval. The Israeli military later said the incident had concluded without injuries, while another alert was determined to be a false alarm

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Thursday and Friday, warning residents about light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds

CBSE received over 56,000 applications for answer-sheet verification and re-evaluation while successfully defending its systems against a major cyber attack. The application window remains open until June 6

At least three people were killed and several others injured after a major fire broke out at a private hospital in Bihar`s Muzaffarpur. Authorities suspect a short circuit in the ICU triggered the blaze, and an investigation is underway

Vaibhav has shown he can be a superstar in T20s, but whats even more exciting is his ability to adjust as per the match situation which gives me confidence that he can adapt to red-ball cricket as naturally as a fish takes to water

Rubio noted that he recently participated in a Quad foreign ministers` meeting in India and said the four countries were now focused on implementing concrete projects rather than limiting cooperation to diplomatic discussions

NASA has officially ended its MAVEN Mars mission after losing contact with the spacecraft in December 2025. The orbiter spent more than 11 years studying the Martian atmosphere, far exceeding its planned mission lifespan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said efforts are underway to hold a Quad leaders` meeting later this year on the sidelines of a global gathering in the Indo-Pacific region. He described the Quad as an important alliance for regional security and cooperation

Todays England vs NZ Test will be the 150th at the spiritual home of cricket. Presenting an alphabetical recall of events there

The Maharashtra CID has intensified its investigation into the spurious liquor tragedy that claimed 18 lives in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Ten special teams have been formed to trace the methanol supply chain and identify all those involved

Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal and a warship in dry dock near St Petersburg ahead of a major economic forum attended by Vladimir Putin. The attacks came amid escalating cross-border strikes, with Russia also reporting civilian casualties in Donetsk

Israel and Lebanon have agreed on a framework for implementing a ceasefire following US-mediated talks in Washington. The discussions focused on ending hostilities, strengthening Lebanese security forces, establishing pilot security zones and addressing the role of Hezbollah

A car accident on Mumbais Malabar Hill, allegedly caused by a loose manhole cover, has renewed concerns over civic safety ahead of the monsoon. The incident highlights the urgent need for authorities to inspect, secure and repair manhole and gutter covers to prevent avoidable accidents

Marco Rubio denied reports that Pakistan had conveyed a warning about Iran potentially demonstrating a nuclear weapon. Speaking during a congressional hearing, Rubio said he was unaware of any such communication reaching the US administration

A coaching institute run by educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, was allegedly vandalised and pelted with stones in Patna. Police arrested three people, including the director of a rival coaching centre, while investigating claims that shots were fired during the incident

Investigative journalist Saurav Das is chief spokesperson, while political researcher and filmmaker Vijeta Dahiya, and former management consultant Ashutosh Ranka would represent the CJP before the public and media

An Israeli strike hit a car on a busy highway in Khaldeh, south of Beirut, hours before Lebanon and Israel were set to resume talks in Washington. The attack came days after a US-brokered agreement aimed at reducing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah

Airbus has successfully completed the first flight of the A350-1000ULR, the aircraft selected by Qantas for its Project Sunrise programme. Designed for ultra-long-haul travel, the jet will support nonstop flights between Sydney and London lasting up to 22 hours

The All India Trinamool Congress faced its first split in 28 years after 58 rebel MLAs backed expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of Opposition. The faction secured recognition from the Assembly Speaker, triggering a major political crisis

The West Bengal government launched Annapurna Yojana and began transferring Rs 3,000 per month to 28.25 lakh verified women beneficiaries in its first phase. The scheme replaces the earlier Lakshmir Bhandar programme, which provided up to Rs 1,500 monthly assistance

Severe tropical storm Jangmi swept across Japan with strong winds and heavy rain, causing widespread disruptions to transport services, businesses and power supply. Nearly 60,000 homes experienced outages as the storm moved northeast south of Tokyo

Officials said coordinated raids are being conducted at several locations across the national capital to trace and arrest the accused. According to sources, the hotel owner has been identified as Lokesh Bajaj

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries described the move as another indication of how unserious, reckless and dangerous Donald Trump and his administration are with respect to the national security of the American people

Police and other investigative agencies are conducting a detailed inquiry into the hotel`s ownership structure, operational practices and adherence to prescribed safety norms

According to civic officials, the action forms part of the municipal corporations broader efforts to enforce building regulations, prevent illegal construction activities and ensure planned urban development

The Centre has appointed senior IFS officer Vipul as India`s next ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Currently serving as ambassador to Qatar, the seasoned diplomat has extensive experience in Gulf affairs and is expected to take up the assignment shortly

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, BJP MLA Bhupen Borah expressed concern over the growing number of road deaths among youths and said stronger enforcement was needed to improve road safety

The incident has triggered widespread grief, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing financial assistance for the victims families and several political leaders expressing condolences

The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has confirmed the death of an Indian national in the attack on Kuwait International Airport. The mission said it is coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities and providing support to the bereaved family and those injured

State-owned IRCTC has significantly expanded its digital and AI-driven operations across catering, ticketing, and passenger services, handling large-scale railway demand more efficiently

Congress leader DK Shivakumar took oath as Karnataka`s 34th CM at a ceremony in Bengaluru attended by top Congress leaders, religious heads and dignitaries. Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara was sworn in as Deputy CM, while the first batch of ministers was also inducted into the new cabinet

The decision comes amid a growing internal crisis, with a group of dissident MLAs seeking recognition as a separate legislature party in the Assembly

The government, through the Press Information Bureau`s Fact Check unit, also rejected the claims, highlighting that gold`s share in India`s foreign exchange reserves has actually increased over the past several months

A woman carrying her child jumped from the third floor of a hotel engulfed in flames in Delhi`s Malviya Nagar. Both survived after residents placed mattresses below, while at least 21 people died in the fire

At least 21 people, including foreign nationals, were killed and several were injured after a massive fire erupted at a restaurant in Delhi`s Malviya Nagar. More than 37 people were rescued as flames spread from one eatery to another. The cause of the blaze is under investigation

The ministry`s clarification comes after the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) concluded investigations involving 60 economies, including India, over measures related to imports of goods allegedly produced through forced labour

US DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin told lawmakers that over 200,000 applicants paid USD 100,000 for expedited H-1B visa processing in FY2026. The issue was discussed amid concerns over shortages of doctors and teachers in rural areas

Hostile drone attacks targeting Terminal One at Kuwait International Airport, caused significant damage and injuries. Following the attack, Kuwait suspended air traffic and diverted flights to alternative airports

Rubio said much of the Cuban economy is controlled by military-linked enterprises and that decades of economic mismanagement have contributed to persistent shortages of fuel, electricity and essential goods

Bahrain activated emergency warning sirens and advised residents to seek immediate shelter amid rising regional tensions. The move comes as Kuwait reported intercepting missiles and drones, while Iran claimed to have targeted US military bases in the region

The Supreme Court has constituted a five-member committee to review the definition and demarcation of the Aravalli Range. The panel will assess environmental concerns linked to mining and submit its report by August 31

Authorities in Maharashtra`s Jalgaon district exhumed the body of a 12-year-old boy nearly two and a half months after his death following his family`s allegations of possible foul play. The boy had reportedly collapsed after being struck in the chest by a cricket bat while playing

At least seven people were killed and around 40 injured after two MSRTC buses collided near Bardoli in Gujarat`s Surat district. One bus caught fire after overturning following a collision triggered by a bus crossing the divider. Maharashtra announced Rs 10 lakh aid for victims` families

The proposal, announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), could result in an additional duty of up to 12.5 per cent on products imported from affected economies if approved

The weather department has forecast that maximum temperatures across the national capital will remain below the 40 degrees Celsius mark at least until June 5, aided by cloudy conditions and intermittent rain

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Indias data centre industry, with AI-related workloads accounting for nearly 20 per cent of total colocation leasing demand in 2025. A report by Knight Frank India highlights strong growth in hyperscale cloud adoption, enterprise digitisation and AI-driven infrastructure investments

Addressing concerns over China`s relationship with Tehran, Rubio said Washington had not observed any actions by Beijing that had hindered US military operations or altered the course of the conflict

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that China`s dominance of critical mineral supply chains poses a major risk to economic and national security. He said the US is expanding global partnerships to reduce dependence on Beijing for minerals essential to technology, defence and industrial production.

The US military said it successfully intercepted multiple Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting regional locations in the Gulf and carried out self-defence strikes on Iran`s Qeshm Island. Centcom said no US personnel were injured and denied Iranian claims of successful strikes on American military bases

The Secretary also pointed to Chinese investments in strategic infrastructure, including telecommunications networks, ports and transportation facilities