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Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws Supreme Court plea in Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to Sukesh Chandrashekhar

Jacqueline Fernandez has withdrawn her plea from the Supreme Court challenging the Enforcement Directorate's prosecution complaint and the trial

Gold Price Today: MCX Gold Opens 0.42% Lower at Rs 1,40,672 per 10 Grams

Gold and silver witnessed volatile trading on Thursday, swinging between gains and losses amid expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate hi

Indian Government Raises Over 25,000 Crore Through OFS in 2026

New Delhi, June 25: The Indian government has successfully raised over 25,000 crore through the Offer for Sale (OFS) mechanism in 2026. This mark

BJP Announces New Team in Uttar Pradesh Ahead of Elections

Lucknow, June 25: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled a new organizational team in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant expansion of it

Bus travel for women: Which states offer it free and how to avail?

Free bus travel for women is a move aimed towards increasing mobility, while on-ground challenges remain

Call Before Cut, a campaign by a group in Kerala to save indigenous and native mango varieties

Call Before Cut, a campaign of Nattumanchottil based in Kannur, which has been working towards conserving native mango varieties, creates grafted

College student ends life in hostel in Kalaburagi district

According to preliminary reports, she had been staying in a separate room in the hostel due to health issues

7 Factors That Help Define Indias Best Electric Scooter

Electric mobility has become an increasingly important part of urban transportation across India. As more riders explore efficient alternatives f

UP: Police sniffer dog Mary helps police trace rape case accused, gets 10k cash reward

Google techie gave up H-1B, returned to India for a decade, now says moving back to the US was the right decision

A Google employee's journey from the US to India and back has ignited a viral debate on career choices and migration. Madhur Chadha's decision to

Army commanding officer, soldiers booked for 'assaulting' police personnel at Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar station

According to officials, the incident occurred after a police party intercepted and seized a private vehicle owned by an Army official for alleged

Europe heatwave is 'price to pay for fossil fuel pollution': UN climate chief

Until humanity stops burning colossal amounts of coal, oil and gas, extreme heat will keep getting worse, says UN climate chief Simon Stiell

Beyond tax cuts, a closer read of the Union Budget

Many of the measures in manufacturing, agriculture, and climate action, lack rounded strategies

Delhi-NCR Rain Alert: IMD predicts rain in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad & Faridabad; Full weather advisory issued till June 29

Delhi-NCR Rain Alert: Delhi-NCR braces for a week of unsettled weather, with thunderstorms and rain expected until July 1. While temperatures wil

Kerala liquor tax row: CPI(M) accuses CM Satheesan of making incorrect statements, seeks clarification

M.B. Rajesh rejects Satheesans claim in Assembly that the proposal originated during previous LDF governments tenure when current CPI(M) State se

Pakistan police rescue French woman, 5 children after decade of alleged captivity

Human rights groups say hundreds of women report physical and psychological abuse by husbands and other family members each year, although many c

Army commanding officer, soldiers booked for 'assaulting' cops at police station in J-K's Kishtwar

Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case against several Army personnel, including a commanding officer, for allegedly storming a police s

Nara Lokesh launches shoot of Nandamuri Balakrishnas 112th film NBK112 at Amaravati

The first film to pair Mr. Balakrishna and Koratala Siva, scored by Anirudh Ravichander, went on the floors near the State capital

Indian Army contingent participates in Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 in Mongolia

The 23rd edition of the Multilateral Joint Military Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 is currently underway at the Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar,

Best German Proverb of the day: The cheapest is always the most expensive. A life lesson on quality, value and long-term thinking

The German proverb Das Billige ist immer das Teuerste (The cheapest is always the most expensive) teaches that the lowest-priced option is not al

Devastating Earthquakes Strike Venezuela, Indian Vice President Expresses Condolences

New Delhi, June 25: Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan expressed his sorrow on Thursday over the devastating dual earthquakes that struck V

Devastating Earthquakes Hit Venezuela: 32 Confirmed Dead, Rescue Efforts Underway

Caracas, June 25: Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, have struck Venezuela, causing widespread devastation. Th

Cookstoves and Carbon Credits: Inside Bengaluru's Carbon Market Boom

Poorly designed projects where households are pushed towards technology actually increase emissions, say experts.

Tamil Nadu Government Launches QR Code-Based E-Petition System for Public Grievances

Chennai, June 25: The Tamil Nadu government has taken a significant step towards digitizing government services and reducing paperwork. School Ed

Indian Hockey Captain Harmanpreet Singh Discusses Key Strategies Ahead of Pakistan Match

London, June 25: The Indian hockey team is set to face Pakistan once again in the FIH Pro League 2025-26 this Friday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh e

NCW rejects apology of comedians Pranit More, Madhur Virli and Himanshu Jangra over remarks against women; next hearing scheduled

The controversy erupted after clips from Pranit More's show, including Jangra's viral 370 biryani remark, sparked backlash online. Despite apolog

Complaint lodged against T.N. Higher Education Minister Viswanathan for touching girl athletes legs

According to the complaint loged by Saranya Natarajan of the DMKs legal wing, Mr. Viswanathan engaged in deliberate, uninvited, and inappropriate

Strait of Hormuz: How months of closure creates challenges for ships

Even if shipping traffic resumes through the Strait of Hormuz, hundreds of vessels that have spent weeks or months waiting at anchor must first o

Ram temple donation row: SC asks petitioner to mention plea seeking fair probe on June 29

The petition has sought directions to the Centre, the Uttar Pradesh government and the Trust for constituting and operationalising such regulator

Gautam Adani launches initiative 'Vande Bharatam' to discover entrepreneurs across India

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani launched Vande Bharatam, a nationwide initiative to discover and support innovators and entrepreneurs from all

Venezuela quakes kill at least 32, injure over 700; Rodriguez thanks nations backing relief efforts

OnePlus launches Nord Buds 4 with real-time active noise cancellation

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 claims up to 54 hours of total playback time on a single charge. The earbuds are IP55-rated for dust and water resistance

India Offers Support to Venezuela Following Devastating Earthquake

New Delhi, June 25: In response to the severe humanitarian crisis caused by a devastating earthquake in Venezuela, India has pledged its commitme

Amit Shah calls on president amid buzz of reshuffle of union council of ministers

Union Home Minister Amit Shah met President Droupadi Murmu amidst growing speculation of a Union Cabinet reshuffle. This follows Prime Minister N

Emergency: The Dark Age of Indian democracy

From June 25, 1975 to March 21, 1977 were 21 months of uncertainty and fear triggered by the imposition of internal Emergency by the then Prime M

Road in Tambaram named after late Major Mukund Varadarajan

The martyr was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra. The Sivakarthikeyan-starrer hit Tamil filmAmaran that was released in 2024 was based on hi

Supreme Court Denies Immediate Hearing on Ayodhya Ram Temple Fund Case

New Delhi, June 25: The Supreme Court has denied an immediate hearing on a public interest petition regarding alleged irregularities in donations

Gautam Adani Launches Vande Bharatam Initiative to Support Innovators and Entrepreneurs

Ahmedabad, June 25: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, launched the Vande Bharatam initiative on Thursday to support innovators, entrepre

Naidu, Shivakumar, Revanth Reddy Meet Union Minister C.R. Patil Ahead of Tungabhadra Gates Inauguration

Leaders of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka hold courtesy meeting in Hosapete; key ministers join ahead of Tungabhadra project gates inau

Jacqueline Fernandez Withdraws Petition in Money Laundering Case

Mumbai, June 25: A significant update has emerged in the alleged 200 crore money laundering case involving Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez

US Senate sides with Trump in fresh vote on Iran war powers

US Senate narrowly rejected a resolution to curb President Trump's Iran war powers, a day after passing a similar measure. Republican senators, r

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Reflects on the Emergencys Impact on Democracy

Gandhinagar, June 25: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel marked the anniversary of the Emergency imposed on June 25, 1975, calling it an atte

SC Allows Jacqueline Fernandez to Withdraw Plea in Money Laundering Case

Bollywood actor granted liberty to pursue appropriate legal remedies against the Delhi court order directing framing of charges.

Why has India-U.S. trade deal been delayed? | Explained

From Indias Russian oil purchases to legal battles in Washington, the road to India-U.S. trade deal has become increasingly uncertain, and The Hi

Woman Commits Suicide in New Delhi, Accuses In-Laws of Mental Torture

New Delhi, June 25: A 24-year-old woman reportedly committed suicide in her in-laws home located in the Nangloi area of New Delhi. Before her dea

629 AEE posts in A.P. power utilities; SPDCL applications open from June 30

The posts span Genco, Transco and the three DISCOMs, with applications for the southern utility open from June 30 to July 27

In Ketan Agarwal Murder Case, Cops Question Fiancee, Her Lover Together

Chetan Chaudhary was unhappy with Siya Goyal's relationship with Ketan Agarwal and viewed him as an obstacle, and so, the two allegedly conspired

Shiv Sena (UBT) Criticizes Maharashtra Governments Excessive Spending Amid Economic Crisis

Mumbai, June 25: Shiv Sena (UBT) claimed on Thursday that the Maharashtra governments request for supplementary demands amounting to 97,706.40 cr

Studied just 2-3 hours': CBSE class 12 topper AIR 1 reveals smart revision strategy & last-minute preparation that helped him secure top rank

Ahmedabad student Krishiv Achyut Dani has secured All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in the CBSE Class 12 examinations. He credits his success to a discipl

UDF will decide on low-spirit liquor tax policy, says Ramesh Chennithala

Chennithala clarifies that there is no move to close down bars

UN Report Highlights Severe Impact of Gaza Conflict On Palestinian Children

UN report reveals high child casualties and trauma in Gaza conflict, urging international action.

The One Piece trailer: Netflixs awaited anime remake of Eiichiro Odas classic

The reimagined adaptation of Eiichiro Odas legendary manga is set to premiere in February 2027, with WIT Studio giving the Straw Hat Pirates adve

Why Big AI Labs Are Hiring More Philosophers

This rise in recruitment of philosophers at AI companies is a result of the broader understanding that philosophy offers useful tools for AI deve

New Developments in Ketan Murder Case; Police Interrogate Chetans Friend Neeraj

Pune, June 25: The investigation into the Ketan murder case has taken a new turn. Pune police have detained Neeraj Kumar, a close friend and empl

Political Tensions Rise as Former Kerala CMs Daughter Appears Before ED

Kochi, June 25: Political tensions have escalated following the unexpected appearance of Veena Vijayan, daughter of former Chief Minister Pinaray

'Fragmentation Not Negative': S Jaishankar On Future Global Stability

Delivering the keynote address at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity 2026 in South Korea, S Jaishankar said the international community must

Plastic-Choked Drains Exposed in Karimnagar; Bandi Sanjay Urges Responsibility

Union Minister urges citizens to take responsibility as desilting reveals heaps of plastic waste

Lost Money In Online Scam? RBI Says You Could Get Up to Rs 25,000 Back Soon

The Reserve Bank of India has unveiled a new framework that could provide compensation of up to Rs 25,000 to victims of digital payment frauds.

Uttar Pradesh Government Cracks Down On Illegal Coaching Centres

Uttar Pradesh has launched a statewide drive against illegal coaching centres, directing district authorities to survey institutes and ensure saf

Heavy rains from nearby Typhoon Mekkhala pound Taiwan, 200 to be evacuated on east coast

Typhoon Mekkhala's outer bands have unleashed heavy rains and localized flooding across Taipei and southern Taiwan. Authorities are evacuating ov

After Lucknow fire tragedy, Chhattisgarh CM Sai orders statewide safety audit of buildings

Following recent fire tragedies nationwide, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has mandated a thorough safety review of all multi-storey

Fire Breaks Out in Commercial Building on Barakhamba Road, No Casualties Reported

Eight fire tenders were deployed to contain the blaze that damaged office equipment and documents in central Delhi.

Kerala: Wild Elephant Tranquilised After Straying into Human Habitation

After monitoring its movements for the past few days, the Forest department darted the animal with a tranquiliser at the forest fringes on Thursd

Trump Praises Zelenskys Courage Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

Washington, June 25: U.S. President Donald Trump recently expressed strong support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, praising his stead

Best Italian proverb of the day: He who goes slowly, goes safely and goes far. A life lesson on patience, consistency and lasting success

The Italian proverb Chi va piano, va sano e va lontano means He who goes slowly, goes safely and goes far. It teaches that patience, consistency

Congress leader V.M. Sudheeran questions Kerala UDF govts tax cut on low-alcohol beverages

Sudheeran says proposal should have been discussed within party and UDF before the Revised Budget; urges government to drop tax cut provision

Nvidia's Plan For AI Data Centers | Less Water Consumption?

Major Fire Breaks Out at Golden Eye Mall in Greater Noida

New Delhi, June 25: A significant fire erupted at the Golden Eye Malls commercial building in Greater Noida West on Thursday, causing panic in th

Only 0.28% of nearly 16 lakh daily emergency calls in Telangana are genuine; Police to deploy AI tools in emergency response system

Domestic disputes and community-related issues account for the largest share of emergency calls.

SC Yet to List Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into Ram Temple Donation Allegations

The petition said a CBI-led multi-disciplinary special investigation team (SIT) should investigate the alleged financial irregularities and other

As education and jobs vanish, Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship to survive

Female labour-force participation has fallen to around 5%, while womens university enrolment has dropped from nearly 55,000 students in 2019 to z

Rajamouli Is Best Actor-Director, Says Prithviraj Sukumaran

Prithviraj also said Rajamouli approaches every day on set with the hunger of a debut filmmaker.

Money laundering case: Actor Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws plea from Supreme Court

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has been granted permission by the Supreme Court to withdraw her plea challenging a Delhi court's decision

Morocco Have 'Ingredients' Of World Cup Winners, Says Coach Ouahbi

Ouahbi, who won the under-20 World Cup with Morocco last year, believes he can repeat that feat with the senior team.

From facelets to haathphools, Desi Bling gives Indian jewellery a fresh spin

From dramatic ear cuffs and bun cages, to hair chains and shoulder dusters, maximalist accessories are transforming wedding style. Fresh from the

Missing Naidu Commission Report Adds New Twist to Swami Laxmanananda Murder Case

Petitioner seeks CBI probe in the Orissa High Court, citing concerns over the disappearance of the Justice A.S. Naidu Commission inquiry report.

Opinion: Opinion | Iran War: Has New Delhi Lost Out, And Has Pak Really Gained? By Shashi Tharoor

To imagine a Nobel Peace for the terrorist-sponsoring Field Marshal Asim Munir may be a fantasy too far. The world sees clearly the difference be

SBI Research sees Bengal budget tone most optimistic in 17 years

West Bengal's new budget signals a significant policy shift, moving from welfare to investment and industrial growth, according to SBI Research.

Hearing Scheduled Today in Jabalpur High Court Regarding Rahul Gandhis Remarks

Jabalpur, June 25: The Jabalpur High Court is set to hear a defamation petition filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today. This petition a

Los Angeles To Ban Classroom Screen Time In Preschool Till First Grade, No YouTube For Older Grade

Log Angeles Schools: Beginning in August, district guidelines will prohibit in-school screen time from preschool through first grade.

Politically-patronised private investment crowding out broad-based private investment: Congress

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also alleged that they are now witnessing politically-patronised private investment itself crowding out

Tamil Nadu Launches 300 New Buses

Chennai, June 25: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated the services of 300 new buses operated by the Tamil Nadu State Transport

Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex Gratia for Victims of Kolkata Warehouse Collapse

Prime Minister expresses grief over the tragedy and assures financial assistance for the families of the deceased and the injured.

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Who leads the net worth race in 2026? Inside the billion-dollar rivalry

Football titans Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have both entered the billionaire club, showcasing their immense global influence beyond the p

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Dev Sai Meets Union Minister JP Nadda to Discuss Health Services and Agriculture

New Delhi, June 25: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai met with Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, JP Nadda, at his residence

Tamil Nadu Unveils 300 New Buses to Enhance Public Transport

Chennai, June 25: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated 300 new buses operated by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation in C

Gold Prices Drop to Rs 1.41 Lakh Per 10 Grams in Futures Trade Amid Weak Demand

Weak spot demand and softer global cues put pressure on gold futures on Thursday.

Modi Calls for Stronger Cybercrime Prevention, Investigation

Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao, Director-General of Police CV Anand and senior officials attended the meeting virtually from the St

Hyderabad ATM Van Cash Heist: Van Driver Among 2 Arrested

In a major breakthrough, police have solved the sensational ATM cash theft case within two days, where the two accused, including the ATM cash va

Emergency among darkest chapters of Indian history: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan has labelled the Emergency period as a dark chapter in India's history, honouring those who defended democratic