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U.S. and Iran to talk in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again

Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir also left for Switzerland

Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation

Trump said his predecessors had let the pool turn an algae-stained green and that he'd line it with American flag blue so it better reflected the

Counterterror police investigate after five hurt in Edinburgh attacks appeared to target Muslims

Police Scotland said that a 36-year-old man was arrested late on Friday (June 19, 2026) after officers received multiple reports of attacks in th

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaao LIVE: Group E match gets underway

Curacao, 83rd in the FIFA rankings, were swept aside 7-1 by Germany in their opening Group E game in Houston, giving them a mountain to climb to

Zelenskyy warns of impending massive Russian attack on Ukraine

Russian forces have staged a series of heavy attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks and in other major cities

FIFA World Cup: Undav fires Germany to 2-1 win over Ivory Coast and place in the knockouts

After having two goals disallowed in the first half, Germany did not lose focus and used intricate passing to find their way while the West Afric

U.K. PM Starmer expected to resign on June 22 and set out orderly exit, British media reports

Reports said Mr. Starmer had reached the conclusion that his position was no longer tenable after speaking to cabinet minister, advisers, donors

Ideals of human dignity, social justice continue to shape Indias moral consciousness: WB Guv

Shillong event celebrates foundation day of West Bengal SHILLONG, June 20: West Bengal Governor RN Ravi on Saturday remarked that the moral consc

Guardians of Indigenous Medicine: Tribal Ethnomedicinal Practices of North-East India

Saikat Kumar Basu & Suparna Sanyal Mukherjee The North-East Indian region, comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Naga

Kolkatas Streets Become a World Cup Canvas

From hand-painted murals to flag-draped lanes, the city that loves football more than most has made the FIFA World Cup 2026 its own one wall at

Tamil Nadu plans stricter monitoring of solid waste management contracts in 12 local bodies

FSSAI turns lens on 'natural', 'healthy' labels

India's food regulator, FSSAI, is cracking down on misleading health claims on food and supplement labels. Products marketed as atural, healthy,

At Lahore's 'Eton', Pakistani alum pays tribute to Indian dost

A classroom at Lahore's Aitchison College, once attended by leaders from undivided Punjab, now bridges India and Pakistan. A tribute to former Pu

Rs 46-cr GHADC licence scam busted; 6 held

Interstate syndicate that used forged GHADC documents and fake Non-Tribal Trading Licences to attempt a Rs 46-crore fraud on a Gujarat-based busi

Neeraj finishes fourth in Doha DL

Doha, June 20: Forced to delay the start of his season due to an injury, Indian javelin throw ace Neeraj Chopra finished a creditable fourth in t

India look to end Dutch leg of Pro League on high against Netherlands

Rotterdam, June 20: A mixed bag of a campaign so far, India would look to the end the Dutch leg of the FIH Pro League on a high when they take on

Australia thrash Netherlands

Southampton, June 20: Australia earned a third convincing win at the Womens Twenty20 World Cup when it beat the Netherlands by 98 runs Saturday.

India rout Chile 6-0 to enter Womens Nations Cup final

Auckland, June 20: Navneet Kaur and Deepika struck a brace each in Indias dominant 6-0 win over Chile that propelled the side to the final of the

Bdesh stun Pakistan

Southampton, June 20: Bangladesh kept their semi-final hopes alive and pushed Pakistan to the brink of elimination with a clinical 23-run victory

New Zealand edge Ireland by 4 runs to keep World Cup hopes alive

Southampton, June 20: New Zealand kept alive slim hopes of defending the Womens Twenty20 World Cup title by beating Ireland by four runs in a thr

BJP, bypoll-na candidate-ko parakatna somoi rakuenga

SHILLONG: Susagrikgipa political dolrang, rebaenggipa Shillong Lok Sabha by-election-na tarisoanirangko bilakatengon, BJP, party-ni candidate-ko

Digital marking: CBSE to consult stakeholders

CBSE's on-screen marking system for Class XII exams faces an uncertain future. The board will consult students, teachers, and parents before deci

PT Usha Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at Indian Athletics Awards

New Delhi, June 21: Renowned sprinter and President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), PT Usha, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award

Insuring the informal worker against the heat

Parametric schemes pay out when temperatures cross a threshold, but workers value the cash without taking the day off

Tamil Nadus TVK Surpasses Two Million Members After Election Victory

Chennai, June 21: The Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Chief Minister Vijay, has surpassed two million members. This milestone reflects the p

Woman Attacked by Rottweilers in Kanpur, Condition Critical

Kanpur, June 21: A shocking incident has emerged from the Friends Colony area in the Chakeri police station jurisdiction of Kanpur, where three R

Tragic Suicide of Student in Ghaziabad Ahead of NEET Exam Raises Concerns

Ghaziabad, June 21: A heartbreaking incident has emerged from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. A 22-year-old student, Jatin Kumar, took his own life jus

Regular yoga practice makes healthy ageing possible: AIIMS

With the worlds elderly population rapidly expanding, making healthy ageing a public health priority is more critical than ever, says the AIIMS P

Ashwini Choubey Demands High-Level Investigation into Alleged Fake Encounter in Ara

Ahmedabad, June 21: Former Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey met with the family of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, who was allegedly killed in a fake

Maximum in a day: Three Indian-flagged ships safely cross Strait of Hormuz

FIFA World Cup: Brobbey, Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F

The victory gives Netherlands a group-leading four points. Sweden has three points, with Japan and Tunisia scheduled to play later on Saturday (J

Police Seek Custody of Prime Accused in Advocate Murder Case

Police said Mahbub Alam Khan could use his influence and might tamper evidence if freed on bail.

Karnataka Cabinet Approves New Praja Seva Department to Address Citizen Issues

Bengaluru, June 21: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced on Saturday the establishment of a new Praja Seva Department aimed at addr

Ubisofts co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash in France

Ubisoft confirmed Guillemot's death but did not comment further

Tarun Chugh Accuses AAP Government of Distracting Public from Real Issues

Amritsar, June 21: Tarun Chugh, the National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi

Shashi Tharoor's praise for PM Modi sparks political slugfest

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's assertion that Prime Minister Modi raised concerns about Indian civilian sailors with US President Trump has sparked

Manipur CM Praises PM Modis Leadership, Calls for Peace

Imphal, June 21: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh praised Prime Minister Narendra Modis visionary leadership on Saturday, recognizin

51 DRF Teams, 300 MRTs Ready For Rains

Commissioner Ranganath said that 20 bike-based quick response units have been introduced to ensure quick action during emergencies for fallen tre

Nagpur NEET Candidate Gets Abu Dhabi Centre

The discrepancy surfaced a day before the re-examination, when a nationwide mock drill was conducted to test arrangements for the exam.

Scientists discover a hidden underground lake that may be the largest on Earth

Largest underground lake on Earth: Scientists have unearthed a colossal underground thermal lake, dubbed Lake Neuron, in southern Albania's Atmos

Ramdas Athawale Defends Amit Shah, Addresses NEET Exam Concerns

Mumbai, June 21: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale responded to several pressing issues on Saturday. He discussed the upcoming NEET re-examination,

Intensive efforts continue to reduce TB-related mortality in Tamil Nadu

SFI condemns police action on students protesting against NEET

The organisation also claimed that several police personnel involved in the operation did not wear name badges on their uniforms, thereby conceal

Association appeals to CM to fulfil long-standing demands of government doctors

Man detained after refusing to step out from coach reserved for women

Bidar: Cash, Cheque Found During Upa Lokayukta's BRIMS Inspection

The cash and cheques were found in the possession of Sanjukumar, a lab technician, during Justice Veerappa's visit to the laboratory section of t

Medical Officers Association expresses concern over inter-directorate counselling

Strict Actions Against Those Endangering Students Futures, Says Dinesh Sharma

Lucknow, June 21: Dinesh Sharma, a Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has stated that individuals who jeopardize student

Police visit house linked to ex-Ministers brother in city

Political Tensions Rise in Maharashtra as BJP Criticizes Raut and Thackeray

Mumbai, June 21: Political tensions in Maharashtra are escalating as BJP spokesperson Navnath Ban criticizes Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Sanjay Raut

GRT expands scholarship support to 1,000 students

16 more DSTPs in pipeline to curb Yamuna pollution, govt. to award contracts by July

T.N. School Education Department wins SKOCH Award 2026 for 3 educational initiatives

The awards honour high-impact governance innovations that deliver measurable outcomes at scale

Corporation set to expedite biomining work in dump yards

Senior officials led by MAWS Secretary Gagandeep Singh Bedi inspected civic works on Saturday as residents have complained about civic issues per

Telangana Govt Writes To Centre Demanding Withdrawal Of VB GRAM G, Restoration of MGNREGS

The state government has strongly opposed the Centres decision to implement the proposed VB G RAM G framework from July 1, demanding its withdraw

North Chennais M.C. Road set for pedestrian-friendly makeover

EU Lifts Travel Restrictions on Assam, Boosting Tourism Prospects

Guwahati, June 21: The European Union (EU) has lifted its travel restrictions on Assam. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised this decision

Prem Anand Sinha take charge as Tambaram Police Commissioner

College student, schoolgirl killed in separate accidents near Tambaram

Man Killed In Scuffle While Boarding Train

Police register culpable homicide case after 32-year-old passenger dies following altercation at Shahdara railway station.

Cloud band brings down temperatures in city; wet weather to continue in T.N.

A broad cloud band over the Bay of Bengal increased cloud cover across the city and its suburbs, keeping the temperature in check; Nungambakkam a

Psychology says fathers who fix broken things instead of replacing them are not being cheap: Why repairing objects becomes their way of protecting memories, purpose and family

Psychology suggests that fathers who repair broken items instead of replacing them are rarely being cheap or stubborn. More often, they are prese

Rule of Fear Replacing Law In AP: Jagan

YSRC president and former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday alleged that the rule of fear was replacing the rule of law in Andhra

AP Launches First Quantum Incubator

New facility at Medha Towers aims to drive research, start-up growth and skill development in quantum technology through collaboration with Chand

Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days

President Trump has threatened to impose U.S. tolls in the Strait of Hormuz if a final deal with Iran isn't reached within 60 days, citing reimbu

Sajjanar Offers Dhatti On The Occasion Of Muharram At Bibi Ka Alawa

2000 police personnel to be deployed for the procession

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Encourages Healthy Living Ahead of International Yoga Day

Srinagar, June 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir extended warm wishes to the residents on the eve of the 12th Internationa

CM Urges NEET Candidates To Stay Calm, Trust Their Preparation

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy extended his best wishes to students appearing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-UG (NEET) to be hel

13 more shigellosis cases reported in Kerala

13 more cases reported on Saturday

Congress slams Tharoor for showing admiration for Modi; MP says statement given partisan twist

The row was sparked by Shashi Tharoor's reported remarks that in meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump, PM Modi conveyed that in wartime, civ

Trust in Ram Temple Donations Reinforced by Bullion Association

Lucknow, June 21: Amid ongoing discussions about transparency in donations for the Ayodhya Ram Temple, Anurag Rastogi, head of the India Bullion

Lake Cleanup Drive At Gopi Cheruvu

CMC officials said the initiative highlighted the importance of protecting urban water bodies through collective action and citizen involvement.

Big Security Grid For NEET-UG Re-Test

NTA deploys AI surveillance, 1.38 lakh CCTV cameras, 51,311 signal jammers and IAF support to ensure a fair examination for 22.79 lakh candidates

SP Leader Ravidas Mehrotra Raises Concerns on Multiple Issues, Including Parbhani Temple Incident

Mumbai, June 21: Senior leader of the Samajwadi Party and MLA Ravidas Mehrotra launched a sharp critique against the central and BJP governments

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Germany vs Cte d'Ivoire LIVE: Group E match gets underway

Germany or the Ivory Coast can guarantee their place in the knockout rounds with a victory

As China gorges on homegrown foie gras, France faces a new rival

China is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse in foie gras production, with farmers like Li Fengshan driving massive output increases. Cheaper

Police Collect CCTV Footage, Cremations Details In Sai Krishna Custodial Death Case

Investigators seize CCTV equipment, examine crematorium records and question personnel as allegations of custodial torture and hurried cremation

Ronaldinho Coming Out of Retirement To Join Italian 3rd Division Side

The sports daily said that Ronaldinho was scheduled to sign a deal in Miami on Tuesday and that he was already in the United States for the World

Homemaker duped of 1.25 lakh by fraudsters posing as police officers

Phanigiri Bodhisattva Sculpture Awaits Restoration

The sculpture, dated to the third and fourth centuries of the Common Era (CE), is considered as the one of the largest stucco Buddhist sculptures

Man held in Vellore for death of migrant worker

Residents reportedly assumed that he was involved in a theft attempt in the area

Gujarats Deputy Chief Minister Lays Foundation for Womens Shelter in Surat

Surat, June 21: Gujarats Deputy Chief Minister, Harsh Sanghvi, laid the foundation stone for a Nari Sanrakshan Grih (Womens Shelter) on Saturday.

Telangana Tightens C&D Waste Rules In Hyderabad

New order mandates scientific disposal of C&D waste and prescribes fines, vehicle seizures and blacklisting of contractors for violations.

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Germany vs Cte d'Ivoire at Toronto Stadium

Germany and Cte d'Ivoire square off for potential control of Group E after both squads won their first game

Malayalam Poet and Padma Shri Awardee P. Narayan Kurup Passes Away at 91

Thiruvananthapuram, June 21: The Malayalam literary world mourns the loss of a unique voice with the passing of Padma Shri P. Narayan Kurup at th

ABL, KDL call for Ladakh Bandh on June 23

Ladakh's Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance have announced a region-wide strike for June 23. They accuse the Home Ministry and UT admin

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma Inspects Rural Service Camp in Pali

Pali, June 21: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the Rural Service Camp held at the Government Higher Secondary School in Netra,

KTR Tells BLA-2 Agents To Protect BRS Votes In SIR

Rama Rao alleged that the state government had failed to procure crops such as paddy, jowar and maize this season and criticised Chief Minister A

NTA clarifies student chose Abu Dhabi exam centre

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has refuted claims of arbitrarily assigning an Abu Dhabi center to a Nagpur student for the NEET-UG re-examinat

Manipur to get two more elite CRPF CoBRA units

Manipur is bolstering its security with two additional elite CoBRA units from the CRPF, supplementing an already deployed battalion. This move ai