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France confirms first-ever Ebola case as doctor returns from DR Congo

The patient was isolated upon arrival in France before the disease was officially identified. The case marks the first Ebola infection detected outside Africa during the current outbreak

24 Jun 2026 4:53 pm
Opposition targets MP CM Mohan Yadav over alleged Ujjain 'land scam'

Congress, RJD and other INDIA bloc leaders have intensified attacks on Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav over allegations linking his family to land purchases in Ujjain. While the Opposition has demanded accountability, the BJP has dismissed the claims as politically motivated and baseless

24 Jun 2026 4:38 pm
Maharashtra weather: Monsoon gains strength, widespread rainfall forecast

According to the forecast valid from June 24 to June 28, Mumbai, Thane and Palghar are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds at isolated places on Wednesday

24 Jun 2026 3:42 pm
UK court orders Nirav Modi to pay Bank of India over Rs 100 crore

A London court has ordered fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi to repay more than USD 10.7 million to Bank of India, holding him personally liable under a guarantee linked to a Firestar Group loan

24 Jun 2026 3:14 pm
DR Congo reports 1,094 Ebola cases in first month, highest-ever tally: WHO

The Health Ministry said intensified public health measures, including stronger epidemiological and laboratory surveillance as well as the decentralisation of diagnostic capacity, have contributed to earlier detection, confirming expanded community transmission

24 Jun 2026 2:56 pm
Palghar: nine crore worth of electronics gutted in highway truck fire

A truck carrying electronic goods caught fire on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Palghar, destroying cargo worth an estimated Rs 9 crore and disrupting traffic for hours

24 Jun 2026 2:52 pm
Assam issues alert as Arunachal flash floods raise river levels

The Assam government has sounded an alert in several districts after flash floods in Arunachal Pradesh triggered a rise in water levels in the Brahmaputra and its tributaries

24 Jun 2026 2:52 pm
Congress Kharge slams Pradhan over remarks on NEET protests, demands resignation

Kharge accused the Centre of failing students, alleged that multiple paper leaks had occurred during the government's tenure, and demanded Pradhan's resignation

24 Jun 2026 2:46 pm
Tripura govt bars GBP-AGMC doctors from private practice

The Tripura government has barred doctors at GBP-AGMC Hospital from private practice and announced a 20 per cent non-practice allowance to improve patient care

24 Jun 2026 1:23 pm
India slams Pakistan at UN for politicising forum with Kashmir remarks

During the session, Pakistans Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, raised the Kashmir issue and criticised Indias position on the region

24 Jun 2026 12:49 pm
Bihar man accused of throwing wife, three children into canal; kids die

According to the police and local reports, the incident occurred in Bhangaha village under the Kumarbagh police station limits; the woman alleged that she was pushed into the canal first. Despite the water depth and strong current, she managed to save herself

24 Jun 2026 9:40 am
PM Modi, Qatar Amir discuss Ras Laffan accident that killed 12 Indians

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it is coordinating with local authorities to identify and repatriate the mortal remains of the 12 Indian nationals who lost their lives in the explosion at Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday night

24 Jun 2026 9:38 am
Delhi: Massive fire erupts at labour settlement near Udyog Bhawan; no casualties

Officials said explosions in commercial and small LPG cylinders present at the site further intensified the blaze and accelerated its spread across the settlement

24 Jun 2026 9:33 am
Donald Trump says Iran agrees to abandon nuclear weapons under peace deal

Trump said the primary goal of his administration's efforts was ensuring that Iran could not develop nuclear weapons

24 Jun 2026 9:30 am
US Senate passes resolution to curb Donald Trump's war powers on Iran

The passage of the resolution on Tuesday marked the first time such a measure has cleared both chambers of Congress since the conflict began in February and signaled growing opposition to Trump's handling of the war

24 Jun 2026 9:26 am
Two-wheeler riders must steer clear of footpaths

We said that authorities need to make our pavements/footpaths accessible

24 Jun 2026 9:12 am
Narrow-gauge hydrogen train unveiled

Swiss train manufacturer Stadler and Sardinian transport operator ARST are developing the world's first hydrogen-powered train designed specifically for narrow-gauge railways. The project aims to cut more than 2,100 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually compared to diesel-powered trains

24 Jun 2026 9:09 am
Home Ministry revises penalties for FCRA violations, imposes stricter fines

The Ministry of Home Affairs has revised compounding penalties for several offences under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010. The changes include higher fines for excessive administrative spending and the use of foreign funds in speculative activities

24 Jun 2026 8:56 am
Haryana: IAS officer held in Rs 60-cr fraud case

The CBI has arrested senior Haryana cadre IAS officer Pankaj Agarwal over allegations of siphoning more than Rs 60 crore from Haryana government accounts maintained with IDFC First Bank. Officials claim the funds were misappropriated during his tenure in key government departments

24 Jun 2026 8:52 am
India, US intensify trade talks ahead of July tariff deadline

India and the US have resumed high-level trade talks to finalise an interim agreement before Washington's temporary tariff regime expires in July

24 Jun 2026 8:48 am
Ujjain land scam: Cong calls for CMs resignation

Congress president Jitu Patwari sought a probe by a sitting judge of the Supreme Court in the matter, asserting that the CM must clarify how his familys land ownership allegedly swelled from 100 acres to 335 acres after he assumed power in December 2023.

24 Jun 2026 8:48 am
First-ever transoceanic flight using hydrogen balloon

Three balloonists from the US and UK have made history by completing the first transatlantic balloon journey powered solely by hydrogen gas. The Atlantic Explorer flew for over 70 hours, covering 2,852 nautical miles and setting a world distance record for its class

24 Jun 2026 8:25 am
Forty drown in France seeking relief from heat

France is facing an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures nearing 43 degree C in some regions. Authorities said 40 people have drowned in recent days after jumping into rivers and canals to cool off, while 54 departments remain under red alert

24 Jun 2026 8:24 am
Deep-sea drone to uncover secrets 6000m below surface

The Hugin Superior Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) has embarked on its maiden expedition in the northern Norwegian Sea. Capable of diving to depths of 6,000 metres, the advanced underwater robot will collect high-quality data to improve understanding of deep-sea ecosystems and marine environments

24 Jun 2026 8:23 am
The cinema, thats also our ghar!

A theatre owners PoV on pictures also rather unique, no?

24 Jun 2026 8:21 am
What happened at Lohagad Fort? Inside the murder case that shocked Pune

A trekking accident at Lohagad Fort near Lonavala has taken a shocking turn after police arrested the victim's fiance and her alleged lover for murder. Investigators claim the duo conspired to push 24-year-old Ketan Agrawal into a 400-foot gorge after planning the crime for days

24 Jun 2026 8:14 am
Chhattisgarh jail violence: Inmate attacked with cement slab, dies in hospital

Nilu Jagat (25), the deceased, had been lodged in the jail since 2024 following his arrest in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act case

23 Jun 2026 10:11 pm
Eleven India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran MoU: MEA

Speaking at a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said shipping movement through the strategic waterway has continued following the agreement signed on June 17

23 Jun 2026 8:47 pm
Rare blue tarantula from Meghalaya adds to Indias biodiversity records

The species, named Selenocosmia meghalayensis after the state where it was found, is currently known only from Meghalaya and may be endemic to the region. The discovery has been published in the latest issue of the international taxonomic journal Faunitaxys

23 Jun 2026 8:16 pm
Beed robbery case: 4 arrested for assaulting biker, looting Rs 23,000 on highway

The 42-year-old complainant was riding his motorcycle from Pali in Beed tehsil towards Beed when four unidentified men intercepted him around 2.30 am. They assaulted him and robbed Rs 23,000 cash he was carrying, before fleeing

23 Jun 2026 7:59 pm
Vaishno Devi Yatra crosses 50 lakh pilgrims in 2026, records 27 pc YoY growth

During the same period in 2025, approximately 39.84 lakh pilgrims had visited the holy Shrine, whereas the Yatra during the current year has recorded 50.70 lakh pilgrims, reflecting a substantial increase of 10.86 lakh devotees

23 Jun 2026 7:09 pm
Iran President lands in Pakistan, to discuss US-Iran deal and other interests

During the visit, the two sides will review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and explore new avenues to deepen cooperation across diverse sectors, including trade, energy, border security, people-to-people exchanges, and regional connectivity, the Foreign Office said

23 Jun 2026 6:47 pm
Two workers die after fire breaks out at recycling unit in Andhra Pradesh

The factory, located in Anakpalli district's Pharma City, is a small-scale industry that extracts pyrolysis oil from plastic waste, which is used as a raw material in biodiesel production, Parawada Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) said

23 Jun 2026 5:36 pm
Pune Police arrest fiancee, alleged lover for pushing 26-year-old into gorge

Police had initially stated that he had fallen nearly 400 feet while taking photos during a trek with his fiancee and friends amid strong winds. Based on her statement that Ketan Agrawal had slipped and fallen during an outing at the fort, Lonavala Rural Police had filed an accidental death report

23 Jun 2026 5:21 pm
Donald Trump says Iran's respect crucial for lasting peace

Iran effectively closed the strait after the US and Israel attacked on Feb 28, causing fuel prices to skyrocket far beyond the region. The interim agreement to end the war was supposed to reopen the channel

23 Jun 2026 3:22 pm
Adani Mundra Airport launches first flights, connects Kutch to 8 major cities

The new services are expected to improve travel, boost trade and tourism, and strengthen Mundra's position as a major logistics and business hub

23 Jun 2026 3:00 pm
Missing NEET aspirant from Indore found dead in Narmada River days after re-exam

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from Indore, who went missing after appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, was found dead in the Narmada River in Khargone district. Police are investigating the case from all angles after tracing her last mobile location to Barwah

23 Jun 2026 2:37 pm
15 killed in Lucknow fire; UP govt promises strict action

The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a probe into the Lucknow fire tragedy that killed 15 people, with three arrests made so far

23 Jun 2026 2:20 pm
Pune businessman receives alleged Bishnoi gang extortion call; four shots fired

A Pune-based steel businessman allegedly received an extortion call from a person claiming to be linked to the Bishnoi gang. Hours later, unidentified persons opened fire at his industrial unit in Fursungi. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation

23 Jun 2026 2:17 pm
NEET row: CJP launches 'diaper donation drive' seeking Pradhans resignation

Under the campaign, titled Diaper A Day Keeps Leaks Away, supporters are being asked to bring diapers carrying messages seeking Pradhans resignation. The protest has entered its fourth day, with party founder Abhijeet Dipke alleging that police attempted to reduce the protest area

23 Jun 2026 1:51 pm
BRICS: Doval stresses need for action against non-traditional security threats

Addressing the gathering, the NSA asserted that the non-traditional threats have advanced against conventional responses. Noting that the innovative variants of cyber threats and terrorism have created cross-border challenges, Doval recognised the need to navigate through these challenges

23 Jun 2026 1:37 pm
Donald Trump warns Iran, says preventing nuclear weapon outweighs economic risks

Trump said the United States would closely monitor Iran's adherence to any commitments emerging from the recent round of talks held in Switzerland

23 Jun 2026 12:56 pm
20 lakh cash, valuables reported stolen from Tej Pratap Yadav's residence

Tej Pratap Yadav has alleged the theft of 20 lakh cash, jewellery and electronic devices from his official residence in Patna

23 Jun 2026 12:09 pm
Musk and Ro Khanna clash over DOGE cuts, accountability demands

Elon Musk intensified his public feud with Congressman Ro Khanna after the Democrat called for an investigation into DOGE-linked spending cuts and their impact on USAID programs

23 Jun 2026 11:48 am
Google restores Telegram on Playstore, app starts functioning for some users

The app became available for download on Android devices after being blocked for a week as part of measures linked to the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination

23 Jun 2026 11:17 am
Murder accused held after brief gunfight with Delhi Police

Delhi Police arrested a 24-year-old murder accused after a brief exchange of fire in the Khajuri Khas area of northeast Delhi

23 Jun 2026 10:56 am
Iran talks laying foundation for transformed Middle East: Vance

Speaking to reporters before departing Emmen Air Base in Switzerland, Vance said the latest round of diplomacy had delivered tangible progress, even as both sides prepared for further technical negotiations in the days ahead

23 Jun 2026 10:06 am
US hosts Israel-Lebanon peace talks to strengthen ceasefire

The discussions are being led on the US side by State Department Counsellor Dan Holler and Assistant Secretary of Defence for International Security Affairs Dan Zimmerman, the State Department said

23 Jun 2026 9:54 am
Four arrested after FIR in Lucknow Aliganj fire that killed 18 people

An FIR has been registered against the owners and operators of a commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area after a devastating fire claimed 18 lives. Four accused have been arrested as investigators probe alleged fire safety violations, lack of emergency exits and negligence

23 Jun 2026 9:50 am
US aims to build scientifically relevant quantum computer by 2028

Administration officials said the effort would focus on building a quantum computer capable of performing meaningful scientific calculations and serving as a stepping stone towards larger-scale commercial systems

23 Jun 2026 9:50 am