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Indias forex reserves fall $9.99 billion to $671.63 billion as of June 12

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a dip of nearly $10 billion to $671.63 billion in the week ending June 12, 2026. This decline was primarily

UK PM Keir Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Andy Burnham wins big

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declared he will not resign, vowing to contest any leadership challenge from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnha

Union Minister Reviews Jharkhands Electricity and Urban Development Plans

Ranchi, June 19: Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, conducted a review of electricity and urban development ini

CM Mohan Yadav Criticizes Congress for Prioritizing Votes Over Unity

Indore, June 19: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has launched a strong critique against the Congress party, asserting that it has consi

BJP criticises TVK-led govt. over disruption in live telecast of Assembly proceedings

WFI asks UIDAI to preserve Aadhaar birth-date change records to combat age fraud

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has urged the UIDAI to permanently preserve Aadhaar date-of-birth update histories, citing rampant age fr

Italian FM cancels US visit over reported Trump comments

Italy's Foreign Minister has cancelled a US visit following President Trump's reported mocking comments about Prime Minister Meloni. Meloni expre

Rahul Gandhi Amplifies Student Voices, Says Gujarat Congress President Amit Chavda

Ahmedabad, June 19: Amit Chavda, the Gujarat Congress President, announced the launch of the Student Echo initiative in response to the ongoing p

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas approves Rs150 Cr assistance for India's first private hybrid 2G ethanol project in UP

This initiative marks a significant stride towards India's circular bioeconomy, reducing reliance on food-based feedstocks and bolstering energy

All parties in T.N. Assembly back resolution against Karnatakas Mekedatu project

LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin said that when Karnataka pursued the project, the DMK government under then Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had strongly oppose

Sikkim State lottery result 6pm today(19/06/2026): Check Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery winning numbers

Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery: The Sikkim State Dear Lottery announced the winning numbers for the Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery, with a fi

SC bats for creation of young lawyers' professional assistance fund to stop 'brain drain'

The Supreme Court has called for a Young Lawyers' Professional Assistance Fund to combat the exodus of bright legal minds facing financial strugg

Aham Pravahini: Tracing a rivers journey through Bharatanatyam

Conceived and choreographed by Shobana Bhalchandra, the production was premiered recently at Kalakshetra in Chennai.

Andhra Pradesh Launches Aranyaramam for Forest Research and Conservation

Amaravati, June 19: Andhra Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Forests and Environment, Pawan Kalyan, laid the foundation stone for Ar

Iran says it will waive fees for Hormuz during 60 day negotiation period

Iran has announced a 60-day waiver on fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, following a memorandum of understanding with the United Sta

PM Modi Gifts Traditional Treasures to Slovak Leaders During Historic Visit

New Delhi, June 19: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded a visit to France and Slovakia. During this trip, he attended the G7 s

Rajnath Singh stresses defence self-reliance at Nagpur facility launch

He was speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony for a 10,000-tonne aluminium extrusion press at the state-owned Yantra India Limited (YIL) in Amb

Theatre stampede case: Court issues summons to actor Allu Arjun, others

The Hyderabad police had earlier filed a charge sheet against 23 persons in the court in connection with the case

Kerala Budget: Expert panel to look into Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board overhaul

KIIFB relies on off-budget borrowings at significantly higher interest rates, which has pushed the States borrowings and debt burden beyond permi

Uttarakhand Government Takes Action in Haridwar Land Purchase Scam

Dehradun, June 19: In a decisive move against corruption, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken significant action in the Haridwar Municip

Michael Jordan's famous Father's Day quote: He was there when I didn't understand, he was there when I was wrong, he was there when I cried, he was there when I lied. For some reason my dad was... Why does this life lesson on fathers love still inspire millions?

Michael Jordan's Father's Day quote remains a timeless reminder that true greatness begins with support, patience and values. His emotional words

China's anti-desertification drive restores 10 million hectares in five years, targets 6.7 million more by 2030

China has restored over 10 million hectares of desertified land and nearly 2 million hectares of rocky desertification during the 14th Five-Year

Kerala Budget: new insurance scheme, the highlight for health sector

Oommen Chandy health insurance scheme will provide healthcare coverage of up to 25 lakh for all families. A 100-crore project to establish Kerala

Operation Tiger: Aaditya Thackeray calls six dissident Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs shameless and ungrateful

Meanwhile, Sanjay Raut claimed that there was disagreement among the party's dissident MPs over who from among them would become a Union minister

LUMIQ Raises INR 50 Crore Pre-Series B to Become the AI Decision Layer for Financial Services

Non-MBBS Ph.D. faculty in medical colleges: Perspectives from faculty and doctors

Who owns the future of learning? The case for open and sovereign AI in education

Lawyers and Deed Writers Protest New E-Registration System in Gautam Buddh Nagar

Noida, June 19: Lawyers and deed writers in Gautam Buddh Nagar have launched an indefinite protest against the Uttar Pradesh governments newly im

Thousands attend Youth Congress job fair on Rahul Gandhi's 56th birthday

The job fair was organised jointly by the Indian Youth Congress and the Delhi Congress

Trust, transparency, and teaching: Rethinking Indias NIRF rankings

How AI can be a tool to train students on critical thinking

The Hindu hosted a live webinar titled, How AI can be a tool to train students on critical thinking, on August 30 at 5:00 p.m.

Inclusion, equality, or divide? Examining menstrual leave on campuses

Why Gen Z thinks gaming, live streaming are viable career options

Gen Z attitude? Or outdated work culture? What takes the blame?

The Hindu hosted a live forum titled Gen Z attitude? Or outdated work culture? What takes the blame? on Friday, August 9, at 5:00 p.m. This inter

How to bounce back from career breaks with confidence?

The Hindu hosted a live webinar, titled How to bounce back from career breaks with confidence?, on July 26 at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included S

Why do Indian students go abroad for MBBS?

To understand this economic dynamic of medical education in India, The Hindu hosted a live webinar on July 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists

Is the new draft B.Pharm syllabus making graduates market-ready?

The Hindu hosted a webinar titled, Is the new draft B.Pharm syllabus making graduates market-ready?, to look at what value additions have happen

DMK Leader Stalin Wishes Rahul Gandhi a Happy Birthday and Good Health

New Delhi, June 19: MK Stalin, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and leader of the DMK, extended birthday greetings to Rahul Gandhi, the Le

Japanese government invites Indians for jobs, higher studies

The Hindu hosted a webinar titled Japanese government invites Indians for jobs, higher studies, on October 4, 2025. The panel had on-board Jenica

AI in law: Learning the techniques and guardrails

The Hindu presents a live webinar AI in Law Learning the Techniques and Guardrails. Experts from IIT Madras, BITS Law School, and Keystone Partn

The Hindu webinar explores competency-based approaches to Maths education

The Hindu hosted a webinar titled Teaching Maths for competency-based assessment, on November 1, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included Parijat Jai

Mid-segment housing emerges as Indias new wealth engine

Mid-segment housing is increasingly becoming the preferred route for buyers seeking a balance of homeownership

Modern Training Techniques Essential for Skill Development of Station Masters: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, June 19: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw discussed enhancing the training system for station masters through modern techniques

Andhra Pradesh SSC supplementary results: pass rate climbs to 82.39%, says Nara Lokesh

The Minister said 78,261 of 94,990 students passed the May exams, crediting a 20-day coaching plan held after the SSC public examinations

Right to walk on demarcated footpath is fundamental right: SC

The Supreme Court has declared the right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right. This right takes precedence over motorised vehicles. The court

West Bengal police book ex-TMC MLA Saukat Molla on rape charges

Former TMC MLA Saukat Molla faces serious charges. A woman has filed a complaint alleging rape and criminal intimidation. The incidents reportedl

Isha Ambani unveils blueprint for 1 lakh crore consumer powerhouse by FY30| Reliance Industries AGM

J&K's Bandipora Woman Delivers Baby on Roadside After Hospital Discharge, Probe Sought

A woman in J&K's Bandipora district allegedly gave birth on a roadside within 30 minutes of being discharged from a government hospital, triggeri

Kremlin acknowledges Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, says strikes on Ukraine will continue

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters they should check out images from Ukrainian cities that Russian forces had struck

Indian Army Repatriates Pakistani Youth Who Inadvertently Crossed LoC in Kashmir's Kupwara

The Indian Army on Friday repatriated a Pakistani national, Asad Khan, who had inadvertently crossed the Line of Control into Jammu and Kashmir's

How a simple two-minute walk can help both prevent hypertension and detect it early

While two-minute activity breaks taken every 3060 minutes can significantly reduce average blood pressure and improve vascular health, a two-minu

Hormuz ship crossings spike after U.S.-Iran deal to end war, says marine tracker

AXSMarine said that on June 18 it observed 25 verified commercial vessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz the highest single-day count sin

Siliguri Mayor Resigns, Another Municipal Board on the Brink of Dissolution

Kolkata, June 19: The political landscape in West Bengal is shifting as another municipal board led by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) faces dissolu

How better footpaths can decongest Indian cities and boost urban productivity

Pedestrian-first planning offers economic gains, cleaner air, smoother commutes, and healthier everyday movement

Raigad ACB arrests revenue official, peon for accepting Rs 30,000 bribe

Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a revenue official and a peon in Raigad for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe to process a land

Calcutta High Court Issues Contempt Notice to Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee

Kolkata, June 19: The Calcutta High Court has issued a contempt notice to former West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC leader Mamata Banerjee, along

Savukku Shankar moves Madras High Court seeking CBI probe against former Chennai Police Commissioner A. Arun

Says the Vigilance Commissioner failed to take action against the officer despite adverse findings and observations made by the court against him

Theft at Noida Temple: Thieves Escape with Religious Items

Noida, June 19: A theft incident has been reported at a temple located in the Sikka Personnel Green Society in Noida. The incident occurred late

Theft at Noida Temple: Intruders Escape with Religious Artifacts

Noida, June 19: A theft incident has been reported at a temple located within a high-rise society in Noida. The incident occurred late at night a

India calls Pakistan 'Frankenstein state' at UN, accuses it of backing terrorism

Responding to remarks by Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), India's First Secretary to the UN, Anupama Singh, rejected a

SC refuses to accord urgent hearing on pleas related to NEET-UG 2026

The Supreme Court has refused to urgently hear pleas challenging the NEET-UG 2026 re-test scheduled for June 21. A bench stated that all NEET mat

Kerala Budget: Private investment the only way to boost States economy, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

He dismisses Opposition allegations that the UDF is promoting privatisation and says that the government intends to introduce new economic models

Amaravati quantum facility cools home-built refrigerator to -269C

The State government said the cooling marked the first major milestone for its quantum hardware facility at Medha Towers

Forget chatbots, Mukesh Ambani wants to own India's entire AI economy

Reliance Industries is set to transform artificial intelligence access in India. The company plans to build a sovereign AI backbone and offer AI

Rajnath Singh performs Bhoomi Pujan for 10,000-ton aluminium extrusion press, stresses defence self-reliance

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh initiated a new Aluminium Extrusion Press project in Nagpur. This facility will boost India's defence manufacturin

PM Modi Gifts Handcrafted Mahabharata Painting to French President Macron

New Delhi, June 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented special gifts to French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron during

World's first trillionaire Elon Musk reveals SpaceX's biggest hiring challenge was convincing married engineers to relocate to Starbase near the Mexican border

Elon Musk has identified family relocation as one of SpaceX's biggest hiring challenges in Texas, saying many engineers and technicians hesitate

Jharkhand RS polls: Cross voting allegations unwarranted, CPI(ML) Liberation leader writes to Congress chief Kharge

Jharkhand Congress in-charge K. Raju had blamed Rashtriya Janata Dal and CPI (ML) Liberation for the Congress candidates defeat in the Rajya Sabh

Lionel Messi's family confirms father experiencing health-related issue

Speculation about the star players 68-year-old father, Jorge, prompted a terse tone in the family statement

BJP Leaders Condemn Rahul Gandhis Comparison to Lord Parshuram

Lucknow, June 19: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has launched a strong attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhis comparison to Lord

Reliance AGM today: Jio IPO timeline in focus as investors await updates

Lebanon says 18 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers

With all due respect to the Americans, Israel must make it clear to the entire world that the blood of our sons and the security of our citizens

Surge of Devotion at Kedarnath Temple as Pilgrims Exceed 1.27 Million

Dehradun, June 19: The world-renowned Kedarnath Temple in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, is currently witnessing an unprecedented influx of p

Jio eyes Indian LEO satellite constellation as Akash Ambani unveils sovereign connectivity vision

India initiates anti-dumping probe against a Chinese, Japanese chemical used in tyre, rubber items

India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Resorcinol imports from China and Japan. This action follows a complaint alleging that chea

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (June 19, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, June 19, 2026.

Delhi Police Arrests Fugitive Accused of Rape and Other Crimes

New Delhi, June 19: The team from the Welcome Police Station in Northeast Delhi has apprehended a wanted suspect involved in rape, threats, stalk

Best parenting quote of the day by Immanuel Kant: 'If you punish a child for being naughty, and reward him for being good, he will do right just for the reward...' Why morality should not depend on rewards or fear explained by the German philosopher

Best Immanuel Kant Quote of the Day: Immanuel Kant argued that rewarding children for good behaviour can teach them to act for external rewards r

Nimrat Kaur Shares Heartfelt Experience While Shooting Ab Hoga Hisab

Mumbai, June 19: Actress Nimrat Kaur Ahluwalia is currently in the spotlight for her upcoming series Ab Hoga Hisab, where she portrays a characte

Israeli minister says 'all of Lebanon must burn' after deaths of four soldiers

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sparked controversy after calling for a major escalation in Lebanon following the d

'Cocktail 2' Review: Promises Vintage Champagne, Settles for Lemon Soda

This cocktail goes down easy enough, but it lacks the potency, burn and aftertaste that made the original linger.

This Fathers Day,SBI Lifes #PapaHainNa acknowledges fathers who give their children the freedom to experience life and the confidence to embrace it

Resilience Actions, a Re Sustainability Initiative, Launches ECOHUB.IN to Power Indias Climate and Circular Economy Innovation Ecosystem

Major Drug Bust in Mizoram: Three Women Arrested with 4.75 Crore Worth of Heroin

Aizawl, June 19: Authorities in Mizoram have intensified their efforts against drug trafficking, leading to the arrest of three women involved in

Maa Inti Bangaaram movie review: Samantha is winsome in an entertaining, though uneven action drama

Samantha Ruth Prabhu convincingly embraces a mass-action avatar in Nandini Reddys family drama, but a familiar template and underwritten twists k

Mumbai chief selector Rajesh Pawar excited for the responsibility

It is an honour but even more importantly, a huge responsibility, Pawar told The Hindu after the Mumbai Cricket Association announced its selecti

Goutam Deb steps down as Siliguri mayor, adding to TMC exodus

Trinamool Congress faces a significant leadership crisis. Senior leaders Goutam Deb and Jyoti Priya Mallick have resigned from their posts. This

Everything We Know From the Latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer

Marvel Studios has just released the second trailer for their highly anticipated film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and it has quite a lot to unpac

Why Bhagwant Mann-Akal Takht Row Could Reshape Punjab Politics Ahead of 2027

The controversy is no longer merely about a viral video; it has evolved into a contest between competing narratives.

Pilot Federation Challenges Official Cause of Air India Boeing Crash in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, June 19: The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has contested the official narrative surrounding the tragic crash of Air India Boeing F