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Varjyam: 3.42 pm to 5.28 pm

Biochar Plant to Promote Sustainable Resource Management: CM Sukhu

Shimla, June 30: The first indigenous biochar plant in India is being established in Neri, Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. This initiative

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Passport: A New Trauma! Who Is Really An Indian?

Since 2023, a diluted version of dual citizenship is available to persons of Indian origin (defined as a person born to persons born in India) an

NIA arrests former TMC MPs husband in connection to 2023 Ram Navami violence

AP Attracts Rs.20 Lakh Crore Investments in 2 Years

Mega projects such as the Google AI Data Centre in Visakhapatnam, Quantum Valley in Amaravati and upcoming electronics hubs are progressing rapid

Collectors Conference Concludes

Vijay gave away prizes to a wide range of officers for excellence in various services and for protection of the environment

Temple festival conducted in village is not merely religious event, it is social institution intended to unite people, says HC

TMMK protests over High Court order against quota for those who convert to Islam

TMMK president M.H. Jawahirullah appeals to the State govt. and the CM to take legal steps to nullify the verdict

Multi-agency mock drills focus on suicide attacks, calamities ahead of Amarnath yatra in Kashmir

The police said these drills were to assess emergency preparedness and response mechanisms ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, which will start from Jul

300 Excess Deaths Recorded In France During May Heatwave

French health officials said on Tuesday that there were at least 300 more deaths than expected during a five-day heatwave in May, the country's f

India In Tough Part Of World, Has Some Rough Neighbours: US Envoy

Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership Summit in Washington, Gor said India operates in a difficult neighbourhood and hi

'He Has To Go Play': Mother Sits Clutching Bat After Tree Collapse Kills Son

Vihan Shrivastav was killed when a tree fell on his school bus in Mumbai's Chembur.

Ajay Rai Claims Police Detention Before Ayodhya Visit Amid Controversy

Ayodhya, June 30: Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding alleged misappropriation of donations for the Ram Temple, Ajay Rai, the President of t

Guwahati police seize 37 kg gold from Maharashtra man

The bars of suspected precious metal, valued at 54 crore, are suspected to have been smuggled by an international group linked to Myanmar and Wes

Prison Department Launches Cherlapalli Lake Project

Dr Mishra added that CCTV cameras would be installed around the lake and integrated with Cherlapally Central Prison for monitoring.

Toddler falls into 220-ft borewell in Haryanas Ambala; Army, NDRF rescue ops under way

The rescue operation is underway. Police personnel are present at the site

Decks cleared for implementation of 12,642-crore VB-G RAM G in Tamil Nadu on July 1

As part of the funding arrangement, which is 60:40 for the Union and State governments, the formers contribution will be 7,585 crore and the lat

Ice Shortage Hits Visakhapatnam Fishing Industry

Rising demand, limited ice capacity affect fishing, exports and seafood preservation

India and Japan to renew focus on Indo-Pacific for the first visit by Prime Minister Takaichi

Ms. Takaichis visit, that marks the 20th annual summit since India and Japan begun to meet regularly at the highest levels and is expected to set

Para athletes felicitated for their achievements

Tiruchi DEO arrested

One arm completely off: Florida woman dies after alligator attack while swimming in river; boyfriend tried to pull her from its jaws

A horrific alligator attack claimed the life of a 31-year-old woman in Florida's Econlockhatchee River. While cooling off with her boyfriend and

Rhea Chakraborty: From Struggles to Success in Fashion After a Tumultuous 2020

Mumbai, June 30: Actress and video jockey Rhea Chakraborty has carved a niche for herself in social media, television, and the film industry thro

Fourth accused arrested in Maharashtra TET scam

Remanded to police custody till July 6, the accused is the wife of the alleged kingpin of the scam, who is absconding; police say she was aware o

India adds 709 new species to its faunal database in 2025, 353 taxa to its flora

Kerala recorded the highest 98 new species of animals added to countrys database, while Arunachal Pradesh emerged as the leading contributor with

Beyond the White Coat: Long Shifts, Stress Define Doctors Lives

Junior doctors seek uniform duty-hour rules amid rising stress and safety concerns

Three arrested for illegally storing crude country bombs in Uttara Kannada

directed them to focus on maintaining law and order, ensuring the safety of women and children, and environmental protection

He directs them to focus on ensuring the safety of women and children and environmental protection

SIR begins in Jharkhand with door-to-door visit of BLOs

Jharkhand CEO says SIR of the electoral roll is a participatory and transparent process and it is audited at every stage, and provisions for appe

Sunil Gatade | New Operation Tutari On Cards In Maha To Keep Pawar In Check?

Now, the straws in the wind suggest that the BJP, which is behaving crazily like a hungry tiger, is unlikely to stop at just devouring the Shiv S

France vs Sweden FIFA World Cup 2026: India time, live streaming details

France face Sweden in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a place in the last 16 at stake. Check the India match time, live streaming and TV

Operation Sindoor | K.C. Venugopal moves privilege notice against Rajnath for misleading Parliament

Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) moved a privilege notice against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the Lok S

'Donald Trump is governing more like a dictator': Fernndez spars with Rogers in explosive hearing

Family Questions Police Statements in Twisha Sharma Death Case

Bhopal, June 30: The family of Twisha Sharma, who tragically lost her life due to alleged dowry-related circumstances, has raised serious concern

FIFA World Cup 2026: 'Berlin Wall' falls as Germany's Manuel Neuer confirms retirement from international football

Germany's FIFA World Cup 2026 journey ended in a shocking Round of 32 exit against Paraguay, a result that also marked the international retireme

PM speaks to Iranian President ahead of state burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the understanding reached and reiterated Indias consistent position that all issues must be resolved throug

15-year-old abandoned boy appeals to police for family reunification

Nabin Asks BJP Workers To Unseat Congress Government

BJP national president asks party cadre to take inspiration from WB

PM asks Secretaries to focus on ease of doing business, ease of living, and self-reliance

Almost 80 Union Secretaries present, including Cabinet Secretary; PM pushes for holistic planning using PM Gati Shakti Master Plan, breaking depa

Maharashtra Woman Kills Husband, Stages Its As Heart Attack

A woman allegedly murdered her husband by strangling him with a wire before attempting to pass off his death as a heart attack in Maharashtra's B

DC Edit | WhatsApp Must Do Privacy Review

On the flip side, however, the username feature could also empower fraudsters. Usernames can make it easier for scammers to create fake identitie

England Set to Face DR Congo in FIFA World Cup Round of 32 with Tactical Changes

New York, June 30: England will take on DR Congo in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday. Head coach Thomas Tuchel may impleme

After Trent, Noel Tata to step down as Voltas chairman

Addressing shareholders of the leading cooling products maker in its 72nd annual general meeting (AGM), Noel Tata, 69, said this would be his las

Actors Vinay Rajkumar and Megha Shetty rejoice at BCU Utsava

Without a wedding planner, this family hosted a zero-waste wedding for 600 guests using farm-grown dcor, steel cutlery and composting

A family in Karnataka hosted a spectacular zero-waste wedding for over 600 guests, proving that grand celebrations can be environmentally conscio

Criminal justice systems digital push aims for a full roll-out by next year

Rollout of ICJS, which will integrate police, courts, prisons, forensics, and prosecution on one platform, will enable end-to-end digital workflo

FIFA World Cup 2026: England meets Congo in a tricky fixture

Tummala: Govt Failed To Disburse Rs 2,000cr Rythu Bharosa in Rabi

Bhatti, Uttam Urges Farmers To Reject False Propaganda of BRS

Best German proverb of the day: Every beginning is difficult a life lesson on perseverance

Best German proverb of the day: Every beginning is difficult reminds us that the first steps towards any worthwhile goal are often the hardest. O

Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries verification to begin on July 1

Quick commerce warehouse closure leaves 250 workers without pay, alleges union

Anitha Radhakrishnan seeks anticipatory bail in case booked for objectionable remarks against Chief Minister

He had made the remarks in a public meeting held at Authoor in Thoothukudi district on June 20, 2026

Trump Asked Officials To Drop Signal. His Inner Circle Ignored His Advice

The State Department released the chat last week, recovered from Rubio and Needham's phones, after a legal challenge by the campaign group Democr

Womens T20 World Cup: Gardner and Mooney carry Australia into final with ease

Molineux & Co. lord over the West Indies at the Oval

'Can Bring In Legislation': Trump On Supreme Court's Citizenship Ruling

Ford Recall: Over 741,000 vehicles over transmission issue that may result in crash, injury

Ford transmission recall: NHTSA said that Ford is aware of 24 allegations of property damage and nine alleged injuries, with two of those being a

Two NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) militants surrender in Arunachal Pradesh

In a significant development for peace in Arunachal Pradesh, two militants from the NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) faction surrendered to Assam Rifles and s

Unions condemn platform companies challenge to Karnataka Gig Workers Welfare Act

IFAT and KAWU call upon platform companies to withdraw their challenge and engage in meaningful dialogue with workersorganisationsand governments

Voters With Revisions Fail To Get Enumeration Forms

Election officials have advised voters not to panic if they have not yet received the form, and voters who do not receive a form can contact thei

Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency's permanent Chief

Mr. Sonderling's nomination is subject to Senate confirmation.

DC Edit | Rule Of Law Must Prevail In Ayodhya, Other Cases

The Ram temple was built as per the whims of the Sangh Parivar after destroying a historical mosque, an act the Supreme Court called an egregious

Scientists think they have found Earths oldest crash site, and its 3 billion years old

The discovery of Earths oldest impact crater may rewrite planetary history. Scientists studying Western Australias ancient rock formations found

Surge in ship traffic across Strait of Hormuz as Iran, Oman talk

A Joint Hormuz Committee has been set up to finalise future framework for ship transit

PM Modi interacts with govt secretaries; discusses reforms for ease of doing business, ease of living

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with government secretaries to discuss accelerating deregulation and reforms for improved 'ease of doing busines

'We see no reason': SCOTUS delivers big blow to Trump, rejects bid to end birthright citizenship

VCK chief wants social harmony to spread across Tamil Nadu

Now, Dalit politics is being widely discussed in T.N. and it includes the discussion of having a Dalit CM; this is an achievement of the party, s

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Cte d'Ivoire vs Norway at Dallas Stadium

Norway's one-man wrecking ball has four goals in his two appearances at the tournament and is set to return after being rested in the last group

Supreme Court Directs Status Quo On Ethanol Supply Allocation

Attorney General R Venkataramani said ethanol supply contracts for 2025-26 had already been finalised in October 2025.

Camera traps set up to monitor carnivore movement at Periyanaickenpalayam

Rural Employment Guarantee Act Set to Launch in India

New Delhi, June 30: The Developed India Employment and Livelihood Guarantee Mission (Rural) Act, 2025 will be implemented across rural India sta

Pulse Polio Drive Surpasses Target in Telangana, Covers 101.4% of Eligible Children

Health teams visited 32,79,974 houses on Tuesday and vaccinated 88,524 children, including 81,171 children at their homes and 7,353 children outs

He wants a ballroom, he wants arch, now he wants: McGovern, Adam Smith blast NDAA budget request

June 2026 Among Driest On Record: Why Monsoon Rains Failed to Arrive

India's monsoon in 2026 began on a weak note, marked by a significant rainfall deficit in June and delayed advancement over parts of northwest In

Jewish Proverb of the Day: If you steal from a thief, you also Life lessons on integrity, honesty, justice, accountability and why two wrongs never make a right

Jewish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of If you steal from a thief, you also have a taste of it. The saying reflects how personal inte

Kanye West To Settle Sexual Assault Lawsuit With Ex Assistant? What We Know

Kanye West is close to reaching an agreement with his ex personal assistant Lauren Pisciotta to settle a lawsuit, which included sexual harassmen

Peruvian political heir Fujimori wins presidency

The 51-year-old daughter of late President Alberto Fujimori secured the top office on her fourth attempt

European Woman Praises India's Culture Of Celebrating Small Milestones In Everyday Life

The woman, named Gabi, said she was pleasantly surprised to see people congratulating others for buying a new phone, scooty or car.

Psychology says people who pace when they're angry or worried may be giving their brain a chance to reset and regulate the stress

Psychology suggests that people who pace when they are angry, anxious, or under pressure are often responding to the way the brain and body work

'LSD, hypnosis, electroshock...': Rep. Luna uncovers CIA's Cold War-era Project MKUltra secrets

SIR: Kartavya app forces BLOs to report to office twice for attendance

Gujarat can anchor drive for self-reliance in defence, says Rajnath Singh

The Minister said the State has the industrial capability, workforce, and innovation ecosystem to emerge as a defence manufacturing and technolog

ACMEIHI JV receives Japans CfD subsidy for Green Ammonia project

In phone conversation with Iran Prez, PM Modi reiterates importance of freedom of navigation in Hormuz

Prime Minister Modi held a telephonic discussion with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, focusing on West Asian developments and the crucial fre

Ruling Coalition Has Revived Mining at Mallayya Konda, Blaming YSRC: Peddireddy

Peddireddy alleged that the coalition government invited tenders for mining at Sadu Konda on November 27, 2025. He questioned how a Letter of Con

Himayat Sagar Continues Water Release as Inflows Decline

The Himayatsagar was receiving 150 cusecs of water, and officials were releasing 651 cusecs downstream

Dia Mirza Celebrates Collaboration with Sunny Deol in Upcoming Film Ikka

Mumbai, June 30: Actress Dia Mirza expressed her excitement about working with actor Sunny Deol. She stated that collaborating with him is a sign

Quote of the Day by Robert Downey Jr.: 'You have to let go of the things that are darling to you...'- Life Lessons on humility, selflessness, growth, and putting purpose above ego by the Iron Man

Robert Downey Jr. emphasizes the importance of letting go of personal attachments for collective growth. He highlights that true fulfillment ofte

NHAI resumes elevated corridor work on Chennai - Bengaluru Highway in Ranipet

Export duty on diesel, ATF reduced; petrol increased

The rates are applicable for the fortnight commencing July 1

While trees across Bengaluru fall during heavy monsoon storms, this engineers 600-sq-ft rooftop forest of 100+ fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants stands strong

Bengaluru's monsoon woes are being countered by a remarkable five-storey rooftop forest, cultivated by engineer Venkataraman. This 600-square-foo