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What is lost and gained in NFHS-6

NFHS-6 records gains in child nutrition, maternal care, institutional births and womens internet use, while also introducing new questions on dig

Kerala on Nipah alert after Kozhikode mans preliminary test turns positive

Officials said samples have been sent to National Institute of Virology in Pune for confirmation, and results are expected shortly

EU countries weigh 'tearing apart' bloc's diplomatic service, FT reports

France and Germany are in talks to reform the European Union's 15-year-old diplomatic service. The goal is to enhance the bloc's ability to handl

How Babbage automated calculations with simple machines

Slow, error-prone calculations by hand were unavoidable in the early 19th century, yet even small mistakes could ruin the designs for buildings a

FIFA World Cup 2026: Shakira Shares BTS Pics, Says She's Ready

The images captured the singer fully immersed in rehearsals as she fine-tuned her performance for what is expected to be one of the most-watched

Elon Musk's xAI accused of illegally firing engineer who raised safety concerns

Elon Musk, the worlds richest person, established xAI in 2023 as what he said would be a safer alternative to OpenAI, which he had helped found m

Watch: Trump says I Love Inflation as U.S. prices rise at fastest pace in 3 years

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked controversy after appearing to embrace rising inflation, telling reporters, I love the inflation, while r

Glenn Close, Ridley Scott and Floyd Norman to receive Honorary Oscars at 2026 Governors Awards

Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award as the Academy celebrates five influential figures whose w

Alabama asks appeals court to let it continue nitrogen gas executions

Alabama is fighting a court battle to execute Jeffery Lee using nitrogen gas on Thursday. A federal judge ruled the method unconstitutional, citi

Two Indian sailors dead, 1 chief engineer missing after vessel attack near Hormuz: Seamen's Union of India

Tragedy strikes Indian sailors near the Strait of Hormuz. Two seafarers are confirmed dead following an attack on a commercial vessel. One Indian

Bike-borne men open fire outside Delhis Paschim Vihar gym, Bishnoi gang claims responsibility

No injury was reported, police said, adding that forensic teams are examining the crime scene. CCTV footage from the area is also being scanned

3 injured in two suspected elephant attacks in Keralas Palakkad

The suspected elephant attacks occurred a day after a 65-year-old man was killed in a wild elephant attack in Wayanad district

PM Modi Thanks Global Leaders for Congratulations on Historic Achievement

New Delhi, June 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to various world leaders for their congratulatory messages following his

Cantor V founder and Indian-origin California businessman Mahender Makhijani accused in $100 million fraud; sex party and blackmail claims surface

Indian-origin businessman and founder of Cantor V Group, Mahender Makhijani, is facing a $100 million fraud investigation in California. Prosecut

IIT Kanpur Hires Nisarga Adhikary, Teen Who Flagged Flaws In CBSE's OSM System

Nisarga Adhikary discovered security flaws in the CBSE Online Submission of Marks portal and responsibly reported them to authorities.

The Social Reckoning trailer: First look at Aaron Sorkins Facebook sequel starring Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg

Sonys follow-up to The Social Network shifts focus from Facebooks rise to the whistleblower revelations that exposed the platforms impact on user

Snake Speek Project from Andhra Pradesh among top 50 at National Geographic Slingshot Challenge

After global recognition at the National Geographic Societys 2026 Slingshot Challenge, Snake Speek plans to expand its snake conservation and awa

OpenAI expects to go public 'within the next year,: Report

OpenAI did not disclose the size or terms of the offering, and said a timeline has not yet been determined

Bond over Board: How board game nights are building a community in Visakhapatnam

A growing board game community in Visakhapatnam is creating spaces for friendship, conversation and screen-free fun

Govt Waives Excise Duty on Ethanol-Blended Petrol

The excise duty waiver is aimed encouraging customers to move towards ethanol-blended petrol

FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony Time in India: When and where to watch US, Canada, Mexico live streamings, performers list

FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony 2026 live streaming India Date Time IST: The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off with grand opening ceremonies across M

First Made in India Airbus C-295 aircraft completes maiden test flight from Vadodara

Petrol, Diesel price today changed amid excise duty relief on ethanol-blended fuel? Check latest rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other cities

Petrol, Diesel price today: Fuel prices remained stable across major Indian cities on June 11, 2026, despite the Centre's excise duty exemption o

Firmly opposed to attacks on merchant shipping: India tells UNSC amid ongoing Iran conflict

Parvathaneni said India is firmly opposed to attacks on merchant shipping, as many of its nationals are prominent in its global workforce

Kuwait Closes Its Airspace Over Iranian Attacks

Flights circled outside of Kuwait for some time before the announcement, after the military announced its air defences were firing

Google and Meta denied new trial in youth social media addiction case

The companies had sought a new trial in a lawsuit filed by a woman who said she became addicted to Googles YouTube and Metas Instagram at a young

Corrective Measures Underway to Strengthen Monsoon Preparedness in Cyberabad

The action follows after motorists faced several problems because of water-logged drains due to heavy rain that lashed the city on Tuesday evenin

DR Congo Ebola cases rise to 635, recoveries reach 30: Govt

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 635 confirmed Ebola cases as the Bundibugyo virus outbreak continues. Health officials say reco

Everests record rush: Why theres a line at 8,000m - video

OpenAI, Anthropic warn of AI dangers, with an eye on Wall Street

Both San Francisco companies, makers of ChatGPT and Claude, are focused on the same scenario: so-called recursive self-improvement

Review | Reading debut novel Gloria Dont Speak through the lens of the feminist snap

In her Womens Prize-longlisted work, author Lucy Apps delivers an affecting portrait of female agency and vulnerability

Inside 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremonies: Everything You Need to Know

The Toronto ceremony will begin 90 minutes before kick-off at 3 p.m. ET, while the Los Angeles event will take place before the 9 p.m. ET kick-of

Chandrayaan-3 Rocket LVM3 Heads for Private Sector Takeover

The IN-SPACe has invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Indian companies to undertake the full realization, operation, and commercialization

Review | Cape Fever by Nadia Davids examines the quotidian nature of colonial exploitation

Davids interrogates the everyday mechanisms that sustain colonial inequality and control

Watch: Gianni Infantino tells critics to chill amid backlash over Iran, ticket prices and visa issues

BAN vs AUS 2nd odi Playing 11, live streaming, pitch report, weather update

Bangladesh vs Australia 2nd ODI Live Streaming: Bangladesh aims to create history by securing their first-ever ODI series win against Australia i

Belfast Girds for More Anti-Immigration Violence After Stabbing Suspect Held

In Belfast, masked rioters torched vehicles and buildings and forced families to flee their homes

Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon ties

After a five-year hiatus, Saudi Arabia is reopening its market to Lebanese imports, a decision that stemmed from previous drug smuggling apprehen

mid-day Opinion: This King is 75 today

Celebrating West Indian Collis King, the man whose entertaining knock of 86 in the 1979 World Cup final against England was as significant if not

Trump Claims US Sneaked 100 Million Oil Barrels From Hormuz Under Iran's Nose

The narrow waterway connecting the Gulf of Persia to Arabia has been under Iran's chokehold in retaliation for the US and Israeli attacks. One-fi

Opinion: Opinion | A Fauji's Salute To India's Longest-Serving Prime Minister

Patna weather update: IMD issues orange alert and warns of rain and thunderstorms. Check forecast for Arwal, Bhagalpur, Jehanabad and others

Patna weather: Bihar is under an orange alert as pre-monsoon activity intensifies, bringing thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds to several

Why are oil prices up now and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to rise or decline again? Oil market reacts to US-Iran escalation and Strait of Hormuz closure

Why are oil prices up now and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to rise or decline again? Oil markets moved higher after tensio

mid-day Opinion: Dont recklessly venture into water bodies

According to officials, the drowned youngster had accessed the quarry for a swim and eventually perished in the deep water

UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists

Most returns were to six countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Myanmar

FBI seizes 13 websites allegedly used by China to target, recruit U.S. workers

The 13 websites purported to be affiliated with consulting companies that advertised job openings for current and former holders of security clea

The forgotten copilot of Air India flight 171

One year on, the AI-171 investigation demands answers, accountability, and closure

Humanoid robot Pemba scales Ecuador`s Chimborazo volcano

A modified Unitree G1 humanoid robot named Pemba has successfully climbed Ecuador`s 20,341-foot Chimborazo volcano, marking the first phase of an

Higher ethanol blended petrol between 22-30% exempted from central excise duty

In other words, petrol blended with ethanol, at 22%, 25%, 27% and 30% would be exempt from central excise duties

China using ChatGPT to target US AI debate: Report

China-linked actors allegedly used ChatGPT to generate content aimed at influencing US debates on AI infrastructure and tariffs, according to Ope

Srishti Kiran Tops Global Under-13 Tennis Rankings After 5 ITF Titles

The 13-year-old climbed to a career-high ITF junior ranking of No. 357, the highest among Under-13 players globally

US launches fresh strikes on Iran, Trump warns of stronger military action

The United States launched a fresh round of strikes on multiple targets in Iran, with President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth wa

Monsoon 2026 tracker LIVE: After strong onset, southwest monsoon to enter a sluggish phase in Kerala

The Meteorological Centre issued an orange alert for hailstorm, lightning and gusty winds in parts of Himachal Pradesh on June 11 and 12

Stocks drop, oil rises as Iran and rate worries dog traders

Oil prices jumped as much as 2% on Thursday (June 11, 2026), extending similar gains the day before

Hegseth says the US controls the Strait of Hormuz, while also warning of bomb strikes on Irans 'key facilities'

America is taking a firm stand in the Strait of Hormuz, demonstrating significant influence over this crucial maritime corridor. While Iranian re

Taiwan fires HIMARS rockets into Taiwan Strait during military drill

Taiwan`s military fired US-supplied HIMARS rockets into the Taiwan Strait during a live-fire exercise, marking the first such drill in the strate

US controls Hormuz, over 100 million oil barrels moved through, says Hegseth

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said American forces have effectively secured the Strait of Hormuz, protecting the movement of over 100 million

Surya Grahan 2026 India Date and Time: Check solar eclipse visibility, Sutak Kaal in India, do's and don'ts

Surya Grahan kab hai: An annular solar eclipse is scheduled for August 12, 2026. This celestial event will be visible in parts of Europe and the

Meenakshi Natarajans RS nomination rejection wrong: Congress

The Congress has approached the Election Commission seeking an immediate reversal of the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan`s Rajya Sabha nominatio

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt's Daughter Zahara Officially Files to Remove 'Pitt' From Last Name

Zahara's plea came days after her brother, 24-year-old Maddox Jolie, also filed the petition to legally remove his father's last name following t

Four dead as car plunges into gorge in Mussoorie

According to the police, four people, including two women, were killed after their car fell into a deep gorge in the Jharipani area on Mussoorie

Owaisi Urges Residents to Keep Documents Ready Ahead of SIR Drive

Owaisi said there was no law in India that barred citizens with more than five children from voting

Bengal CM distributes portfolios to ministers

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari kept the Department of Home and Hill affairs, Swapan Dasgupta was given charge of the finance department, and Tap

Kuwait temporarily closes airspace after Iranian attacks, flights diverted

Kuwait's airspace is now open after a temporary closure on Thursday. This action followed Iranian attacks that impacted the Gulf region. Kuwait's

US military launches strikes against multiple targets in Iran after Trump threatens to attack

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Closed to All Vessels

Any vessel attempting to transit the strait will be targeted, the statement added

Jalore Patwari Caught Red-Handed Taking Rs 4,000 Bribe

JAIPUR, June 10 (Udaipur Kiran) :Acting on a complaint received through the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Headquarters Jaipur helpline number 1064

Trump Says US will Ensure 'Right People' Enter for FIFA WC

Earlier, Somalia soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan said the decision to bar him from entering the United States for the FIFA World Cup 2026 wa

Pokaran Child Development Office Official Caught Taking Rs 5,000 Bribe

JAIPUR, June 10 (Udaipur Kiran) :Acting on the directions of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Headquarters, the ACB Jaisalmer Unit on Tuesday arr

French Pop Icon Bruel Charged With Rape, Sexual Assault

The 67-year-old, a major figure in French popular culture with several top?selling albums and dozens of film appearances, has denied any wrongdoi

Hindustan Zinc, Sulfozyme Agro Sign MoU for Sustainable Metal Recovery

Udaipur, June 10, 2026 (Daily Kiran): Hindustan Zinc Limited, the worlds largest integrated zinc producer and among the top ten silver producers

Ebola Cases Rise to 635 in DR Congo, 30 Patients Recover

Kinsasha, June 11: The number of Ebola virus cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has surged to 635, as reported by Health Minist

Hindustan Zinc Partners with Sulfozyme Agro Under Zinc Park Initiative to Advance Sustainable Metal Recovery

Udaipur : Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), the worlds largest integrated zinc producer and among the top ten global silver

Trump's Bomb The S*** Out Warning, Iran's Turn Region Into Hell Threat

According to Trump, Iranian leaders had called him directly last evening and asked him to stop a bombing wave against Iran.

AIBE 21 Provisional Answer Key Released, Response Sheets Out; Raise Objections Till June 17

Candidates can check their probable scores and raise objections until June 17 by paying Rs 500 per question with supporting documents.

Trump says Iran called to stop bombing; Tehran denies: Report

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening that Iranian leaders telephoned him directly and asked him to stop a bombing wave that was under

US Judge Kicks Off Lawyers From Both Sides For Using AI, Cancels Trial: 'Comedy Of Errors'

US District Judge Sharion Aycock ordered the removal of all four lawyers from the contract dispute and issued financial penalties.

FIFA World Cup: Infantino defends ticket prices, says fans should chill about referee denied U.S. entry

Infantino spoke with reporters during a rare question-and-answer session on the eve of the opening match of an expanded 48-nation, 104-game World

Chinese criminal groups linked to scam compounds in South East Asia: FBI

The FBI has uncovered significant links between Chinese criminal enterprises and scam compounds in Southeast Asia, which are used for large-scale

Glenn Close Will Get an Oscar at Last Honorarily. So Will Ridley Scott and Animator Floyd Norman

The academy statement says the two play a central role in American independent cinema, championing bold, ambitious and distinctive storytelling.

How Much Does It Cost To Live Alone In Manali? Remote Worker Breaks It Down

According to Ajay, his total monthly cost of living in Manali comes to around Rs.21,000, making mountain life relatively affordable for remote wo

Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini Drama Heats Up As Probe Sparks Fierce Reactions

The controversy involving Dianna Russini and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is back in the spotlight after a new report claimed The

Air India Ahmedabad crash probe: Final report likely to be delayed by 3 months

Investigators are set to miss the one-year deadline for the Air India Boeing 787 crash report, with critical engine analysis still underway in th

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, warns it will shoot vessels; strikes US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain again

Tensions between the United States and Iran have surged. Iran struck American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. The Strait of Hormuz was decl

Singer Taylor Swift Courtside as Knicks Duel Spurs in NBA Finals

The appearance came a day after her surprise performance in Los Angeles at the world premiere of the movie Toy Story 5, for which she wrote a son

'I love the inflation': Trump downplays price concerns amid Iran oil squeeze

Monsoon weather updates: Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Bihar likely to see heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds on June 11-12. Check IMD's forecast for other states

Monsoon 2026: India is set for a significant weather shift as rain-bearing systems become active across the country on June 11 and 12. Expect rai

Ex-intelligence chief Sallay directed 2019 Easter bombings, says Sri Lanka Minister

Minister Ananda Wijepala said Major General Suresh Sallay, who was arrested in February on accusations of aiding and abetting the attack, had ide

Zohos made-in-India server; Exponent Energy secures Rs 200 Cr

The Nathu La server, based on Intel Xeon 6 Processors, is designed to optimise performance for virtualisation (VM), High Performance Computing (H

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