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Starmer Hosts Zelenskyy, Macron and Merz as Russian Strikes Kill 3 in Ukraine

Ahead of the meeting hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Zelenskyy said the talks would focus on further efforts to help Ukraine's war

West Asia war LIVE: Iran launches missiles at Israel in first such escalation since April ceasefire

Oil prices were up more than $2 a barrel after Israel launched renewed strikes on Lebanon despite a truce between the two countries

Petrol, Diesel Prices On June 8: Check New City-Wise Fuel Rates

Fuel prices in India depend on several factors, with global crude oil prices being the most significant as crude is the primary raw material used

Iran war live updates: Iran fires missiles at Israel for first time since West Asia ceasefire

U.S. Stock Market prediction for Monday: Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow Jones crash to continue in Wall Street? These factors will determine

U.S Stock Market on Monday: Magnificent Seven stocks which includes AI players Nvidia, Google-parent Alphabet and Meta will be under scanner.

Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On June 8

Stocks in the news, big brokerage calls of the day, complete trade setup and much more!

Indian Envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra meets senior U.S. counter-terror official

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump, in February 2025, reaffirmed that the global scourge of terrorism must be fought

Oil prices rise more than $2 on Israel strikes on Lebanon

U.S. crude futures were up $2.10, or 2.32%, at $92.64 per barrel as of 0013 GMT, while Brent crude futures rose $2.33, or 2.5%, to $95.42 a barre

Private Jet Crashes in Dominican Republic, Two Killed

A video posted on social media showed a huge plume of smoke at the airport, while trucks sprayed water to try to control a fire

Iran-Israel tensions escalate over Lebanon | Timeline

Iran has fired missiles at Israel, marking the first such attack in two months since a ceasefire

Iran Fires Missiles Into Israel In A First Since April Ceasefire, Iraq, Syria Shut Airspace

Iran Fires Missiles Into Israel In A First Since April Ceasefire, Iraq, Syria Shut Airspace

Mbappe, Cherki Reportedly Upset Over FFF Image Rights Deal With Betclic

The images were reportedly captured during a photoshoot at Clairefontaine, the team's traditional training centre, but the players claim they wer

China's Xi to Visit North Korea After Meetings with Trump, Putin

Xi's visit comes as North Korea's nuclear talks with Washington remain deadlocked

7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southern Philippines; Tsunami Likely In Some Coasts

MANILA (PHILIPPINES), Jun 8: A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook the Mindanao region in southern Philippines early Monday, with a tsunami l

Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since Mideast truce

Iran war: The sound of air raid sirens echoed through Israel as the military successfully intercepted missiles launched from Iran. In a stark res

Iran Fires Missiles at Israel, First Since April Ceasefire

Iran's state broadcaster confirmed the launches, and Iran closed its western airspace to brace for a possible response

Nick Jonas Recalls 'Frightening' Flight Experience with Glen Powell That Made One of the Pilots 'Start Crying'

He is also preparing for the release of Jumanji: Open World, which is scheduled to premiere on December 25, according to People.

'Let Him Be, Don't Expect The World': Ganguly's Big Verdict On Sooryavanshi

Standing on the cusp of his India debut, young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be allowed to settle down, and he should not be burd

Morning Brief Podcast: Corner Office Conversation: Zia Mody On Law, Legacy and Leadership

Gold price today: Gold rate crash to continue in June? All you need to know

Gold rate will remain sensitive to developments in West Asia, according to bullion exparts.

Revs, control and wickets: India unearth new spin hope in Suthar

Mullanpur, June 7: For the first time in 15 years, India fielded a home Test XI without either Ravichandran Ashwin or Ravindra Jadeja, leaving a

June 8 Power Shutdown in Udaipur, Several Areas to Be Affected

UDAIPUR, June 8 (Udaipur Kiran) :Power supply will remain suspended in several areas of Udaipur on June 8. According to the scheduled shutdown, e

Morning Digest: Iran launches missiles at Israel in retaliation for attack on Lebanon; Parliamentary panel seeks answers from NTA, CBSE on NEET, OSM issues, and more

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One In Six Samples Failed Tests In FY26: Are Indians Losing Faith In Food?

Counterfeit and substandard products not only create health risks but also weaken consumer confidence and impose economic costs on the country.

Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off southern Philippines, tsunami warnings issued

A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, prompting urgent tsunami warnings for both the Philippines and nei

Iran, Israel Must De-Escalate Conflict Immediately: UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) confirmed that missiles were launched from Iran toward Israel, with defense systems actively intercepting the threat

Philippines earthquake triggers tsunami warning in 6 countries, U.S. tsunami alert system issues latest updates

Earthquake alert: Japanese authorities issued a tsunami advisory on Monday along swathes of its Pacific coast after a major earthquake off the Ph

7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Philippines, Tsunami Warning Issued

7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Philippines, Tsunami Warning Issued

Heavy Traffic in Rishikesh Due to Chardham Yatra and Tourist Influx

Rishikesh, June 8: The ongoing Chardham Yatra and an influx of weekend tourists have led to significant crowding in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. This

ZVEREV BEATS COBOLLI IN FIVE SETS TO WIN FIRST GRAND SLAM TITLE

Paris, June 7: Alexander Zverev finally fulfilled his long-held ambition of becoming a Grand Slam champion after overcoming Italys Flavio Cobolli

CM praises Sanfida after SAFF triumph

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 7: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma congratulated the Indian womens football team for clinching the SAFF Womens Cha

Chong relishing chance to represent Curacao

Houston, June 7: For most members of the Curaao squad, stepping onto the field for their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Germany on Jun

Earthquake of magnitude 8.2 strikes Mindanao in Philippines, GFZ says

The U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami threat to the earthquake.

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NEYMAR SET FOR WORLD CUP SWAN SONG

New Delhi, June 7: Brazil forward Neymar has indicated the FIFA World Cup 202, starting Thursday, will be the last of his career. Brazil will be

Brazil, Germany, Portugal shine; Belgium win big in friendlies

New Delhi, June 7: Bruno Guimaraes and Endrick scored in each half as Brazil stepped up its World Cup preparations with a 2-1 win over Egypt. New

Mbappe, Haaland lead scintillating attack

PARIS, June 7: Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup may not qualify as a traditional group of death, but it promises one of the tournaments most an

Kangana criticises societys view of nurses; most sexualised profession

Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut has spoken out against what she described as societys unfair treatment of nurses, saying the profession is of

Singer and musician AR Rahman and others perform Jai Ho, a tribute to the bravehearts event

Singer and musician AR Rahman and others perform Jai Ho, a tribute to the bravehearts event, during the beating the retreat ceremony at JCP Stadi

Delhi Musical Evening pays tribute to Lata, Asha and Dharmendra

A soulful musical evening was held in the national capital to offer tributes to timeless legends of Indian cinema and music Lata Mangeshkar, Ash

Cooperatives vital for public empowerment: Sat Sharma

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 7: J&K BJP president and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma (CA) reviewed the activities and orga

Directorate of Tourism Jammu organizes Gool Mela

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, June 7: In vibrant celebration of culture, heritage and tourism, the Directorate of Tourism Jammu, in collaborati

Chennai-born architect of Trumps AI policies to step down from White House post

WASHINGTON, Jun 7 : Chennai-born Sriram Krishnan, the architect of US President Donald Trumps policies on artificial intelligence, is stepping do

Chief Election Commissioner Engages with Young Voters in Himachal Pradesh

Chamba, June 8: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar visited a polling station in Khajjiar, Chamba district, during his tour of Himach

US downs Iranian drones as Pak minister reaches Tehran

CAIRO, June 7: Pakistan intensified efforts to revive stalled negotiations between Iran and the United States as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi v

Sunil Gavaskar Praises Manav Suthars Impressive Test Debut Against Afghanistan

New Chandigarh, June 8: India is in a commanding position in the only Test match against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Internation

Gun attack in central Israel leaves one dead, five injured

TEL AVIV, June 7: A Palestinian man holding Israeli citizenship carried out a shooting attack across several towns in central Israel on Sunday, k

Counting underway after PoKs Gilgit-Baltistan polls

ISLAMABAD, June 7: Voting for elections to the so-called legislative assembly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmirs Gilgit-Baltistan concluded peacefully

Death sentence for couple in Bdesh girls rape, murder

DHAKA, June 7: A court in Bangladesh on Sunday sentenced a husband and wife to death for the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in a case

Completion of Kachhi Dargah-Bidupur Ganga Bridge Project Expected by Early July

Patna, June 8: The Secretary of the Bihar Public Works Department, Pankaj Kumar Pal, inspected the construction of the Kachhi Dargah-Bidupur six-

Mass shooting near Ohio fest leaves 12 injured

TOLEDO, June 7: At least 12 people were injured, including two who remain in critical condition, in a shooting near the annual Old West End Festi

Bdesh, Turkiye boost defence, political ties

DHAKA, June 7: Bangladesh and Turkey have agreed to establish a joint ministerial-level committee on defence and foreign affairs to strengthen bi

BJP Leaders Urged to Strengthen Organization Ahead of 2029 Elections

Ranchi, June 8: Nitin Naveen, the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has called on party officials and district presidents i

Plant native fruit-bearing trees under Green Goa drive: GCCI to govt

PANAJI, Jun 7: The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry has appealed to the state government to prioritise native fruit-bearing trees under its p

International Day of Yoga to be celebrated at iconic venues across US

WASHINGTON, Jun 7: The 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) will be celebrated at iconic venues across the US, from the Lincoln Memorial in Washi

NMDC Announces Recruitment for 180 Apprentice Positions with Walk-In Interviews Until June 11

Raipur, June 8: The National Mineral Development Corporation Limited (NMDC) has announced a significant recruitment drive for 180 apprentice posi

Speaker Birla calls for collective efforts for a developed India

NEW DELHI, Jun 7 : Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday outlined a collaborative blueprint for making India into a developed country by 2047, emp

LG visits Vibrant Village Nangali in Poonch

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 7: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited Nangali vibrant village in Poonch. He interacted with the r

Zojila Tunnel achieves final breakthrough, bringing all-weather Kashmir-Ladakh connectivity Closer

HYDERABAD, , June 7: One of Indias most ambitious mountain infrastructure projects, the Zojila Tunnel, is set to achieve a historic milestone wit

LoP Sunil raises key J&K concerns with Home Minister in New Delhi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 7: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, today met Union Home Minis

Bengal: Dark spots on Himsagar mangoes cast shadow on export shipment

KOLKATA, Jun 7 : Dark spots caused by a weather-induced disease have made the shipping of Bengals famed Himsagar mangoes overseas uncertain, expo

US sees nuclear renaissance with new micro-reactor, eyes global markets, including India

WASHINGTON, Jun 7: A small nuclear reactor developed by a private US company has achieved first criticality, a stepping stone in the development

Amit Shah to launch digital land port management system

Mizoram PSC Recruitment 2026: Apply for 8 Junior Engineer Positions Now

Shillong, June 8: The Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) has announced the recruitment of 8 Junior Engineer (Civil) positions in the Electr

Irans top negotiator threatens U.S. targets over Lebanon escalation

The comments from Irans Parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, follow Israeli attacks on the southern suburbs of Lebanons capital, a strongh

Womens T20 World Cup Kicks Off on June 12 with 12 Teams Competing

New Delhi, June 8: Ahead of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026, ICC Chairman Jay Shah has extended his best wishes to all 12 participating teams.

Englands Bazball reset begins with 115-run win over New Zealand

London, June 7: England wrapped up a 115-run victory over New Zealand before lunch on Day 4 of the first cricket Test at Lords on Sunday, marking

Centre backs states to achieve Rs 1 lakh cr seafood exports target

New Delhi, June 7: The Centre has assured the state governments of unlocking the full potential of the fisheries sector through a whole-of-govern

Job Opportunities at Berhampur University: Apply for 95 Faculty Positions by June 10

Bhubaneswar, June 8: Berhampur University (BU) has announced job openings for various faculty positions, including professors, at its PG departme

Gautam Adani richest in Asia with net worth at $89.2 bn: Forbes

New Delhi, June 7: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adanis net worth rose to $89.2 billion, ranking him ahead of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani ($8

Project 18: A New Era for the Indian Navy with Advanced Warships and Combat Systems

Athens, June 8: A recent report reveals that Indias ambitious Project 18 program is gradually taking shape. It is expected to become one of the m

Ambitious Katra Inter-Modal Station hits another roadblock

PPP model fails to take off; Govt now pins hopes on UCF Mohinder Verma JAMMU, June 7: The fate of the ambitious Inter-Modal Station (IMS) at Katr

BOPEE cancels M.Sc Nursing entrance exam over data mismatch in OMR sheets

Exam to be re-conducted on June 23 Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, June 7: Entrance examination for the M.Sc Nursing in Jammu and Kashmir was cancelled

Polo Ground Park gets waste-to-wonder makeover

Floriculture Deptt creates reuse-themed public space Nawshaba Iqbal SRINAGAR, June 7: A waste-to-wonder garden featuring installations made from

BJP legislators show concern over diversion of resources to Valley, neglecting Jammu

Party will not tolerate discrimination: Sat Avtar Bhat JAMMU, June 7: BJP MLAs today showed grave concern over diversion of maximum resources tow

Shahs Shri Amarnath yatra arrangements review meeting rescheduled to June 12

Paramilitary companies start reaching both divisions *Besides security, facilities for yatris too to be discussed Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU June 7: A

Take a cue from the Ladakhis

B L Saraf bushanlalsaraf@gmail.com Some weeks back Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, rushed to Delhi to meet Home Minister, Amit Shah, reportedly, f

23 political parties to attend INDIA bloc meeting today

NEW DELHI, June 7: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that 23 political parties have confirmed their participation in a meeting of the

Congress turmoil in J&K, an indifferent AICC

Saga of GOPs chequered history Anil Anand a.anil.anand@gmail.com Picking up from what one had written months back in this column on the endangere

Trump Claims US-Iran Peace Deal is Close

Washington, June 8: President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that the United States and Iran are very close to reaching a peace agreement. This is

Pak army opens firing on PoJK protesters

NEW DELHI, June 7: Authorities in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) have stepped up security measures ahead of a region-wide shutdown called

Kharjahrin-ni ongkata jaman party-o bak ongengjok inako UDP jegala

SHILLONG: Political-ni abaode sakantini chanchianirang apsan ongja aro party-oni ongkate katanide ramram ongaia ine aganenba saksani ongkatachide

Video : Damon From The Vampire Diaries Hanging Around With Sadhguru

Anyone who has seen the classic Vampire Diaries series will recognise the talented Ian Somerhalder, who starred as Damon Salvatore, a chief vampi

Telangana Issues Notices to 41 Online Pharmacies for Regulatory Violations

Hyderabad, June 8: The Telangana governments Drug Control Administration has issued show-cause notices to 41 online pharmacies for violating regu

Indian Athletics Series: Pune Leg Showcases Sprinting Talent

Pune, June 8: The Indian Athletics Series saw an impressive display of sprinting talent during its eighth leg held in Pune, Maharashtra, on Sunda

Assams Goalpara District Schools Ban Non-Vegetarian Tiffins Effective Immediately

Guwahati, June 8: A significant directive has been issued for schools in Assams Goalpara district. The District School Inspectors office has mand

Heres why AI Chatbot teddies are risky for kids

ChattyBear, a soft, brown-furred teddy bear, begins every conversation with a jubilant, Hello, my buddy! No longer the province of the imaginatio

Foundational Learning Must Be the Top Priority

Editor, I wish to compliment the author of the Special Article Fill the Classrooms, Fill the Minds by Maitphang Syiem, published in The Shillong

Message from Cockroaches

WITH a modest weekend rally in the national capital, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) launched from the United States by a young techie hailing f