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Religious Conversion Row Sparks Tension in Ladakh; Eight Detained, Local Christian Community Distances Itself

Tension gripped parts of Ladakh after the Youth Wing of the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) alleged that a group of non-local individuals was i

CBI Probe Demanded in Pastor's Death Case

Harsha Kumar said the fight will continue until truth and justice are delivered in the case

Nripendra Misra backs Uttar Pradesh government action on Ram Temple donation irregularities

The Ram Temple Construction Committee chairman calls for a more professional management structure, including appointment of a CEO, to oversee the

Food Inspections Reveal Cockroach Infestations, Lizard Droppings, Expired Spices at Eateries

Pest infestation, expired food and hygiene lapses found during surprise inspections.

Astroguide for Friday, June 19, 2026

Durmuhurtham: 8.23 am to 9.15 am; 12.44 pm to 1.36 pm

SIR Drive: 3 BLOs Suspended For Negligence

The commissioner said BLOs are distributing enumeration forms to every household and collecting completed forms for digitisation through an onlin

CBI arrests IAS official over alleged diversion of 79.46 crore from Panchkula municipality

The alleged conspiracy involved IDFC First Bank officials; Singh allegedly handed them signed cheques through middlemen ostensibly to open fixed

Karnataka High Court upholds Premium FAR scheme; says it is not violation of right to property

The Premium FAR scheme, introduced under Section 18-B of the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961, does not violate Articles 14, 21, or

CJP Secures Police Clearance for June 20 Protest, Seeks Pradhans Resignation

Cockroach Janta Party has just secured Delhi Police clearance for the June 20 protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, after overcoming strong resist

Minister Wants Kadapa Developed As Energy, Industrial Hub

Industrial projects in Kadapa district are expected to bring investments worth over 1.07 lakh crore and generate thousands of direct and indirect

World Monuments Fund Team to Support Telangana State Museum

Prof. Arjun Rao briefed the WMF delegation on the history, significance, collections, and ongoing activities of the Telangana State Museum.

UAE Lottery results today (26-06-18): Did you win? Check Pick 3 and Pick 4 winning numbers, prize details and latest updates

UAE Lottery results winners: UAE Lottery Pick 3 and Pick 4 results for June 18, 2026, are highly anticipated today. Thousands are eagerly awaitin

Delhi HC reserves judgment on Telegrams plea challenging temporary ban ahead of NEET retest

The Delhi High Court has reserved its judgment on the plea challenging a temporary ban on Telegram messaging platform ahead of the upcoming NEET-

Cross voting helps BJP-backed Independent candidate in Jharkhand win Rajya Sabha polls

Parimal Nathwani won the election after Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation) legislators cross

45 mountain rescue teams deployed for Amarnath yatra this year

The specialised teams have been strategically positioned to provide rapid response in the event of accidents, adverse weather conditions, or othe

Fire breaks out at EV showroom in Surat, multiple vehicles destroyed

Is there an understanding between the TVK government and the BJP?: Udhayanidhi Stalin

As NCAHP rules roll out, allied health students seek answers

OMCs Force Petroleum Traders to Sell Power Petrol

Companies causing additional financial burden to motorists in AP

Tiruvannamalai SP suspends constable for allegedly attacking Tasmac staff

Unauthorised TVK banner collapses in Arakkonam

IRDAI issues consultation paper on changes to regulation making process

West Bengal Governor Ravi warns on infiltration, seeks Gorkhaland solution

West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi addressed the Assembly's budget session. He spoke about illegal infiltration affecting the state's demographic bal

Health dept. launches Statewide campaign against diarrhoeal diseases

French Proverb of the Day: 'Love is the only passion that does not suffer...'-A timeless lesson about living in the present

A timeless French proverb, 'Love is the only passion that does not suffer a past nor a future,' underscores the profound power of love to anchor

PM Modi's Paris pitch: Innovation, investment and India's tech revolution at VivaTech 2026

HC stays e-auction of land at Hyderabad Knowledge Centre

Work with India PM Modi calls for global collaboration in technology

Inter Advanced Supplementary Exam Results Released

The combined results of the main intermediate public examination and also the intermediate advanced supplementary examination in the first year,

Vance says Iran must fully honour commitments before receiving any benefits from Trump agreement

How Trump decided to sign a deal with Iran at Versailles palace

US President Donald Trump signed an initial deal with Iran at France's iconic Versailles palace. The surprise signing occurred during a dinner ho

Jewish Proverb of the Day: Love speaks, even when the lips are Life lessons on relationships, affection, emotional connection, understanding and why not every I love you is spoken aloud

Jewish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Love speaks, even when the lips are closed. The saying reflects the idea that genuine affecti

Forum For Good Governance Urges CM to Prioritise Godavari Cleanup Over Pushkaralu Spending

The forum cited studies by Central Water Commission, Central Pollution Control Board, NEERI and IIT Hyderabad

Smriti keeps me calm, says Shafali

IAEA ready to help define 'concrete steps' to implement U.S.-Iran deal

Now it's for us to sit down with our American colleagues, our Iranian colleagues, and start formulating the concrete steps that will have to be t

Could a simple stick be the secret to better balance? New research says yes

Balance recovery and preventing falls in older adults: New research reveals a rigid stick shared between two walkers significantly improves balan

Pemmasani Says Scientific Farming Key to Raise Farmers Incomes

Highlighting plans of cultivating cotton, he said new high-yielding and pest-resistant cotton varieties would be made available to an additional

Bharat Forge defence arm partners with US-based AM General for artillery guns

Kalyani Strategic Systems and AM General have formed a strategic partnership. They will develop mounted artillery gun systems for the global mark

Born visually impaired, he is now opening the world of books for others

Pon Sakthivel, a visually impaired Tamil teacher from Tamil Nadu, is helping blind students access education by digitising printed books into acc

UAE bans social media for children under the age of 15, Parents in Dubai welcomes

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Operation Tiger triggers panic in Sena (UBT) as six MPs skip emergency Delhi meet

Speculation of a fresh rebellion within Shiv Sena (UBT) intensified after six Lok Sabha MPs skipped a crucial parliamentary party meeting in New

Take inspiration from PV Narasimha Rao: KTR to students

Final pillar erected as part of reconsutruction of Veeravasantharayar mandapam

TMC's Aroop Biswas writes to bank, seeks freeze on party's Rs 675 crore account amid leadership crisis

A major crisis has hit the Trinamool Congress. Former treasurer Aroop Biswas has asked a private bank to freeze the party's Rs 675 crore account.

No student should ever feel the desire to end their life: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi criticised Indias education system, saying it places excessive stress on students and functions as a rejection system rather than a

'Do not use': US banking giants JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs restrict Anthropic AI access abroad. Here's why

Major US banks, JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, have restricted employees outside the US from using advanced AI tools like Anthropic's Claude.

Will cross-voting affect the BJP-JD(S) alliance?

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil badly needs a win over Haiti

The five-time champion was held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco while the Caribbean side lost 0-1 to Scotland in its opening match

Autopsy report in Vennela murder case on March 25 indicated foul play, FIR only on June 4

Telegram challenge puts spotlight on Section 69A of the IT Act

Using the provision to block an entire platform may infringe on Constitutional rights to freedom of expression and freedom to practice a professi

Nadaswaram, thavil vidwans felicitated at Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha festival

The three-day event will feature performances by artistes such as Nagaswara Kalanidhi Thirumeignanam T.P.N. Ramanathan and Kalaimamani Semponnark

'Shame, SEND THEM BACK!: Chaos in EU Parliament; lawmakers trade chants over anti-migration bill

TVK man among two arrested for harassing a woman, party expels him

Cross-voting from BJP embarrasses party, likely to lead to more high command control of State unit

Two expelled MLAs support Congress

Trump defends Iran deal from critics he calls 'fools'

These fools, who think I haven't been tough enough on Iran, when the Stock Market Just Hit A RECORD HIGH, and Oil prices are 'tumbling' down, are

Authorities, citizens must work together to eliminate garbage black spots: Krishna Byre Gowda

Vance criticizes Israel 'freakout' over Iran deal in interview

US Vice President JD Vance has criticized Israel's strong reaction to a recent agreement between the US and Iran. Vance described the Israeli res

English proverb of the day: 'Man is the head and woman is...' Life lessons on healthy partnerships, interdependent marriage, mutual respect, synergy, codependency and shared leadership

English proverb of the day highlights the meaning of the saying, Man is the head and woman is the crown upon it. The proverb explains mutual resp

CITU stages protest in Thoothukudi over seafarers death

Nishant Krishna takes charge as new Collector of Sivaganga district

Two-pronged strategy being implemented to improve power distribution network in Chennai

The TNPDCL will expediteongoing projects and take up fresh ones to replace legacy assets and meet future demand growth; dedicated project monitor

Cuba leader admits 'urgent changes' needed to overcome crisis

The proposals are part of a desperate, eleventh-hour bid to stave off economic collapse in the face of unprecedented U.S. pressure

New Dindigul Superintendent of Police assumes office

A new nanotech breakthrough could help heal dangerous wounds antibiotics cant treat

Scientists are using nanomaterials to heal stubborn wounds that resist antibiotic treatment through a new era of smart wound care. These light-ac

Interfaith prayer held for rain

What sanctions are there on Iran and will they be lifted?

Iran's oil sales may see a waiver under a new interim deal. However, the country remains under a complex network of international sanctions. Thes

Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: 'I think being able to age gracefully is a very important...' - The Outlaw Josey Wales, Unforgiven and Escape from Alcatraz star's inspiring perspective on aging, growing old and accepting change

Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: Clint Eastwood reflects on aging, calling graceful aging an important talent that is difficult to master. He

NIA chargesheets Naxal operative over 'keep the revolution alive' funeral speech

In a significant move, the NIA has charged Gade Innaiah, a prominent figure in Naxal activities, with inciting a crowd of 200 during a funeral ga

BSF Promotes Yoga Awareness Ahead of International Yoga Day in Jammu

Jammu, June 18: In preparation for International Yoga Day 2026, the Border Security Force (BSF) is conducting yoga awareness programs across vari

Firefighting Equipment at Aditya Enclave in Ameerpet Not in Working Condition

Fire personnel inspect the building on Thursday and say action would be initiated against the management as per the prescribed procedures

Father Seeks Probe Into Daughters Death, Meets Vizag DCP

Sudhakar later handed over the mobile phones of his daughter Gayatri and her husband Sai Charan to the DCP

Body of Newborn male infant found abandoned in thorny bushes in Ongole

Opinion: Collateral Damage, No Regret: Indian Sailor Killings And India-US Equation

Six held in connection with theft at Ponnani hospital

Dedicated Commission To Submit Comprehensive Report on BC Status

He directed officials to compile and furnish all relevant statistics, records and information to the Commission.

6,000 cr. renewable energy project among 30,515 cr. proposals cleared by SIPB

Investment proposals received from 50 companies across diverse sectors which are expected to generate an estimated 29,677 jobs in Andhra Pradesh

Czechia VS South Africa, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Group A clash under way

South Africa has ditched their experiment with a five-man defence, used in their opening loss to Mexico; Czechs make five changes from the side

Jagan visits Sai Krishnas family, demands CBI probe into alleged custodial death

YSRCP chief alleges complaints submitted by the victims family were ignored by authorities; calls for stringent action against suspended Circle I

Thalamuthu Nagar police arrested a youth and juvenile after bid to assault police during arrest

Gujarat to Host International Yoga Day with Over 12.5 Million Participants

Gandhinagar, June 18: Gujarats Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi announced on Thursday that over 12.5 million people will participate in yoga p

Telangana HC Stays All Proceedings of 6.2 Acres Land Auction at Knowledge City in Raidurg for 3 Weeks

The land auction fetched a record Rs 237 crore per acre in a recent e-auction

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Czechia vs South Africa at Atlanta Stadium

South Africa and Czechia have lost their opening group stage matches

Man sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping minor

The court has also imposed a fine of 25,000 on the convict

Vance says 12.5 million barrels oil moved as Iran deal enters 60-day phase

Oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz reached its highest level since late February. US Vice President JD Vance stated a US-Iran agreement has en

'Look within': CPI(ML) hits back as Congress points fingers after Jharkhand Rajya Sabha shock

CPI(ML) Liberation has denied allegations of cross-voting in the Jharkhand Rajya Sabha election, stating both its MLAs voted for the Congress can

Mistakes were made: Trump softens tone on Irans Minab school bombing; shifts blame to Hegseth?

Hegseth blasts NATO allies, says U.S. will review forces in Europe

Pete Hegseth said going forward, that Washington paying its dues to cover NATO organisational running costs roughly some $790 million in 2026 w

Indias Gross Tax Collection Sees 12.46% Growth in April-June 2026

New Delhi, June 18: Indias gross tax collection for the April-June period of the fiscal year 2026-27 has increased by 12.46% year-on-year, reachi