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Indian Stock Market Opens Strong; Sensex Surpasses 76,500

Mumbai, June 16: The Indian stock market opened on a positive note during Tuesdays trading session. At 9:26 AM, the Sensex rose by 265 points, or

Devkinandan Thakur Questions Night Weddings and Calls for Sanatan Board for Temples

Bhopal, June 16: Renowned storyteller Devkinandan Thakur has raised concerns regarding the tradition of night weddings, the increasing trend of a

Devkinandan Thakur Questions Night Weddings and Calls for Sanatan Board for Temple Management

Bhopal, June 16: Renowned storyteller Devkinandan Thakur has raised concerns about the tradition of night weddings, the increasing trend of alcoh

After ceiling collapse, parents and students seek new building for school in Kalaburagi district

They stage the protest in front of the government primary school at Sangolgi (C) village in Aland taluk of Kalaburagi district

Netanyahu says he will run in next election and expects to win

FIFA World Cup 2026: U.S. forward Christian Pulisic trains separately as he recovers from calf injury

The AC Milan attacker got kicked in the calf during training last week, and he left the Americans' 4-1 victory over Paraguay at halftime for prec

Being on the garbage beat in an outlying section of Chennai Metropolitan Area

Composting can spare these conservancy workers in Muttukadu panchayat the nausea of working with extremely mucky and smelly waste

Gujarat Police Rescues 84 Child Laborers in 14 Days, 26 Cases Filed

Gandhinagar, June 16: In a decisive move against child labor, the Gujarat police launched a state-wide initiative called Operation Childhood Free

Norway embraces Viking theme for World Cup return and provokes some debate

Norway is leaning into the country's centuries-old history as its star-studded men's team, containing Haaland and Martin Odegaard, heads into a f

Government Increases Windfall Tax on Diesel and ATF Exports, No Change for Petrol

New Delhi, June 16: The central government has raised the windfall gain tax on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) exports effective Tuesday.

U.S. says Hormuz to be toll-free under Iran deal

The signing of the deal on June 19 will kick off a 60-day period in which Tehran and Washington will try to hammer out a full-scale peace deal

Congo reports sharp rise in Ebola cases as outbreak toll climbs to 782 infection

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, taking the total number of confirmed infections to 782 and deaths t

Fake IPS Officer Arrested for Impersonation in Lucknow

Lucknow, June 16: The police in Lucknow have arrested a man who posed as a fake IPS officer to intimidate a local tea vendor. The incident occurr

UP's image transformed; residents now no longer face identity crisis: Adityanath

Special Trains to Operate for Bihar Police Recruitment Exam Candidates on June 16-17

Patna, June 16: The East Central Railway has announced the operation of special trains on June 16-17 to facilitate the travel of thousands of can

40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha turns in a spectacular performance in World Cup debut

Vozinha recorded seven saves on Monday (June 15, 2026), holding Spain's star-studded lineup to a shocking 0-0 draw

Mathematics Olympiads show students that struggle is part of learning

Historic Visit: PM Modi Strengthens India-Slovakia Ties with Key Agreements

Bratislava, June 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Slovakia marks a significant milestone in India-Slovakia relations. On Monday, he arr

ATGC Biotech Showcases Indias Agri-Biotech Innovation at Bharat Innovates 2026, Advances Global Partnerships

Selected among 120 high-potential deep-tech startups representing India at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France

Grand Ritual at Mahakaleshwar Temple Attracts Devotees in Ujjain

Ujjain, June 16: The Mahakaleshwar Temple witnessed a grand Bhasma Aarti on Tuesday, marking the auspicious occasion of Jyestha Shukla Paksha Dvi

The path to the U.S.-Iran framework agreement

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to Inaugurate Two-Day Training Workshop for Newly Elected Legislators

Chennai, June 16: More than half of the members elected to the 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly are first-time legislators. To familiarize them with legi

Watch: Netanyahu says Trump leads Iran deal; Israel to keep Lebanon security zone

Supreme Court seeks Centre, Punjab responses on plea over RTE Act implementation

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and the Punjab government on a plea alleging non-implementation of the Right of Children t

NCERT Admits Delay In Class 9 Social Science Textbook As New Academic Session Begins

NCERT has admitted a delay in releasing the Class 9 Social Science textbook, citing NEP-related curriculum changes, even as the new academic sess

CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result LIVE: Result Expected Anytime Now

CBSE 10th Second Board Result Live Updates: Approximately 6.8 lakh students appeared for the improvement exams conducted from May 15 to May 21, 2

India eyes biofertilisers after Mideast war stoked supply fears

Under a shed in north India, women scoop cow dung, lumps of unrefined sugar and flour to produce biofertiliser -- part of a growing effort to tac

India and Slovakia strengthen trade and defence ties after Modi-Fico talks

India and Slovakia have elevated their relationship to a comprehensive partnership following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slova

Cyber Fraud Case Solved: Three Arrested in Rajasthan for 99,000 Scam

New Delhi, June 16: The police at the Okhla Industrial Area have cracked a cyber fraud case under Operation Pre-Cyhawk. The case involved an unau

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be banned after fight with Sri Lanka A players in Ind A vs SL A tri-series match? Here's what ICC rules say

Ind A vs SL A: Teenage cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was involved in a heated on-field confrontation with Sri Lanka A players following In

Chhattisgarh: Farmer beaten to death and run over by tractor; 8 held

A 60-year-old farmer was allegedly beaten with sticks and run over by a tractor during a dispute over an agricultural land in Chhattisgarhs Surgu

Telangana ACB Raids Naraharis Properties in DA Case

The sleuths are conducting raids at Naraharis house and other places including Chatrinaka in Old City as the ACB was flooded with complaints rela

SIT starts probe into Ram Mandir donations issue, reaches Ram temple complex

The State government constituted the three-member SIT at the request of the Shree Ram Teerth Kshetra Trust

UK bans social media for under-16s

In a video message posted on X, he said that the decision comes in consultation with thousands of parents after it was seen how social media addi

Indian-American Lawmakers Condemn Anti-India Actions in Texas

Washington, June 16: Six Indian-American members of the U.S. Congress have strongly condemned the tearing of the Indian flag during an immigratio

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran opens politically charged campaign with exciting 2-2 draw

Elijah Just scored early in each half for New Zealand, but Iran responded twice to keep the All Whites winless in their World Cup history

The loneliest form of love: Being loved for a version of yourself you outgrew years ago

Midlife often brings a quiet heartbreak: loved ones relate to a past version of you, unaware of decades of invisible change. This disconnect, whe

Tributes Paid to Freedom Fighter Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das on His Death Anniversary

New Delhi, June 16: On the death anniversary of the renowned freedom fighter, lawyer, social reformer, and nationalist leader Deshbandhu Chittara

Severe Heatwave in Tamil Nadu, Rain Relief Expected Next Week

Chennai, June 16: Tamil Nadu is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, but the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) predicts rainfall in sever

US B-52 bomber crashes in California, killing all 8 crew aboard; Aerial visuals

Delhi-NCR weather: Will it rain today in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad? Check IMD forecast

Delhi Rain Today: Delhi and the National Capital Region are bracing for a sudden weather change. Light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms are

Trump says US to focus on Russia-Ukraine war after Iran deal

US President Donald Trump said his administration would turn its attention to the Russia-Ukraine war after what he described as a breakthrough ag

Haryana Chief Minister Practices Yoga, Celebrates Global Recognition of Indian Tradition

Chandigarh, June 16: In preparation for International Yoga Day 2026, a special yoga event was held at the Haryana Assembly. Chief Minister Nayab

FIFA World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia Holds Uruguay to a Draw in Group H Clash

Miami, June 16: The FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia showcased a thrilling contest on Tuesday. Both teams displ

US President Donald Trumps says, `Strait of Hormuz to fully reopen by Friday`

Meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in the French resort town of Evian, the two leaders said the agreement could help stabilise global ener

US emergency oil stockpile plunges to lowest level since Reagan era amid West Asia war

America's emergency oil reserve has fallen to its lowest point since 1983. This significant drop follows extensive releases to manage economic im

India and Slovakia Elevate Relations to Comprehensive Partnership: Ministry of External Affairs

Bratislava, June 16: India and Slovakia have upgraded their bilateral relations to the status of a comprehensive partnership. The Ministry of Ext

Drone revolution and modern warfare | Explained

The wars in Ukraine, Lebanon and West Asia have shown how drones have become central to modern warfare; as cheap, mass-produced unmanned systems

'ALF' Actress Anne Schedeen Passes Away

The series aired on NBC from September 1986 to March 1990 and later inspired several spin-offs, including an animated adaptation.

England Ready To Take Final Step at World Cup: Saka

The Arsenal winger was part of Gareth Southgate's team that twice fell at the final hurdle in the European Championship and reached the World Cup

Married Woman Alleges Rape and Blackmail in Nagpur; Two Arrested, Third Suspect at Large

Nagpur, June 16: A married woman in Nagpur, Maharashtra, has accused two men of rape, blackmail, and coercion for forced religious conversion. Th

Dont fall prey to tricks of cyber fraudsters

One constant amongst these deception patterns has been the customer care number trap.

Egypt Misses Historic Win Against Belgium in FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener

Seattle, June 16: Egypt faced disappointment after missing a historic victory against Belgium, settling for a 1-1 draw in their opening match of

Intangible heritage is soft power

Given its rich socio-cultural diversity, India ought to look at its inscriptions in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Sarvajanik G

Real Madrid Confirm Cucurella Signing From Chelsea

Cucurella had two years left on his deal at Stamford Bridge, where he won the Club World Cup and UEFA Conference League in 2025.

China's new home prices fall faster in May as property slump persists despite big-city resilience

China's new home prices saw a 0.2% dip in May from April, marking a steeper decline and a 3.5% year-on-year fall. While larger cities show signs

Mexicos President Backs USMCA, Open to Talks with Trump

Mexico City, June 16: Mexicos President Claudia Sheinbaum has expressed her support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) regardi

PM Modi receives Slovakia's highest honour, Order of the White Double Cross from President Peter

Iran's Pezeshkian calls US-Iran MoU 'a document of national pride' as Geneva signing nears

Iran and Washington have agreed to a memorandum of understanding. This document outlines future engagement between the two nations. Sanctions rel

KSRTC bus crashes into lottery shop in Thiruvananthapuram; three injured

The driver sustained serious injuries and had to be rescued by fire service personnel after cutting open parts of the bus cabin

Supreme Court to Hear Petition on Banke Bihari Temple Management

New Delhi, June 16: The Supreme Court will hear a petition on Tuesday concerning the management of the Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura. This petit

Prime Minister Modi to Attend G7 Summit in France

New Delhi, June 16: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Evian, France, on Tuesday for a two-day visit to participate in the G7 Sum

Anirudh Under Fire for Working With Jani Master

The controversy mirrors the criticism previously directed at A. R. Rahman, Nayanthara, and Vignesh Shivan for collaborating with the choreographe

Social media, video platforms surpass traditional outlets as leading news sources: report

The report is based on an online survey of nearly 1 lakh people across 48 markets worldwide. The study states that consumption patterns have chan

British Sikh mans unduly lenient sentence for U.K. murder to be reviewed

The judge sentenced him to life imprisonment, imposing a 21-year minimum timeline before he can be considered for parole a ruling now being chal

Fire Breaks Out at Baba Market in Govindpuram, Ghaziabad; Controlled After Hours

Ghaziabad, June 16: A fierce fire erupted late Monday night around midnight at Baba Market in Govindpuram, Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh. The

Fire Breaks Out in Baba Market, Ghaziabad; Controlled After Hours

Ghaziabad, June 16: A massive fire erupted late Monday night around 12 AM at Baba Market in Govindpuram, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The blaze engu

SSC GD Constable Answer Key 2026 released at ssc.gov.in: Link, how to download, and process to raise objections

SSC GD Constable Answer Key 2026: The Staff Selection Commission has released the provisional SSC GD Constable Answer Key 2026 for the recruitmen

Trump's approval ticks up to 36% as price angst eases: Poll

President Trump's approval rating rose to 36% as public dissatisfaction with the cost of living eased slightly. The poll, conducted before and af

Vijay-Sangeetha Divorce Proceedings Adjourned

There has also been speculation over whether the court proceedings would be conducted virtually or through an in-person appearance.

Sourav Ganguly makes police complaint over defamatory posts on social media

The former southpaw also sought immediate intervention to prevent further circulation of such content on social media platforms

US and Iran Sign Ceasefire Agreement, Details Remain Unclear

The agreement would extend a tenuous ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Breaking News Live Updates: Thunderstorms, gusty winds likely in Delhi-NCR today

US connected-car rule prompts Ford, other automakers to seek licenses for China-built models

Automakers like Ford are seeking U.S. government authorization to continue selling vehicles with Chinese-linked software, facing a ban set to tak

UN General Assembly Holds Fifth Meeting on Secretary-General Candidates, Fernanda Espinosa Presents Her Bid

New Delhi, June 16: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) conducted its fifth discussion regarding candidates for the next Secretary-General

Who is Sarpreet Singh, the Indian-origin footballer representing New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh, of Indian heritage, will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He is the first Sikh footballer at the tournament. Singh

Argentinas Otamendi Warns Team Ahead of Algeria Match in World Cup

Kansas City, June 16: Argentinas seasoned defender Nicols Otamendi has issued a stern warning to his team, emphasizing the need to avoid repeatin

India, Slovakia to Establish Joint Counterterrorism Working Group

As part of PM Modi's visit, India and Slovakia signed several Memoranda of Understanding covering labour migration, higher education and research

Trump terms $300 billion fund to rebuild Iran as 'fake news'

US President Donald Trump has dismissed claims of Washington paying Iran a massive sum. Reports suggested a $300 billion fund for investment, con

PM Modi To Participate In G7 Summit In France Today

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Evian, France, on Tuesday on a two-day visit to participate in the G7 Summi

US Air Force B-52 crash leaves 8 feared dead after California takeoff

Eight people are feared dead after a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California.

India Inc. is profitable. So why isnt it investing?

Indian companies are making record profits, but they are not investing in new factories or infrastructure. This is creating fewer jobs and increa

Weather Today Live Updates: Rain, Strong Winds In Delhi; Wet Conditions Likely To Persist For Next 2 Days

Weather Updates, Heatwave, IMD Alert LIVE: Delhi receives rain and squally winds due to cyclonic circulation and moisture-laden winds from Arabia

What Should Homebuyers Check Before Booking New Apartments in Bangalore?

Bangalore continues to be one of Indias most sought-after residential destinations. As the city expands across multiple growth corridors, a wide

Actor Silambarasan Meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

Regarding Vetrimaaran, the filmmaker's last directorial was 'Viduthalai Part 2', which starred Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role. It was released

Era of software and MBA is over; time to respect welders, plumbers and electricians: Chief Economic Advisor Nageswaran

The technological advance cannot take away your employability. So you should equip yourself with trade skills. The globalising world gave us an a

Properties in Mumbai: Which Micro-markets are Buyers Prioritising This Year?

With new infrastructure projects, upgraded transport links, and shifting work patterns, the definition of prime location in Mumbai is evolving. W

Macrons Welcome Leaders as G7 Summit Opens in France

Macron greeted the arriving leaders individually and shared videos of the welcoming ceremony on X, marking the opening of the high-profile summit

US B-52 bomber crashes in California, killing all 8 crew aboard; aerials show aftermath of crash

UK To Supply Nuclear Fuel To Ukraine, Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Russia

The UK will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine for its nuclear power stations and impose new sanctions against Russia, Prime Minister Keir Starme