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The Five-Star Hotel That Removed Refrigerators From Guest Rooms

Before sustainability became a buzzword, The Orchid Hotel Mumbai was experimenting with it. Here are lessons from an early ecotel in India

News from the world of Education: June 11, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Heres where prices, availability stand

FIFA is using dynamic pricing and has repeatedly raised the prices since tickets first went on sale last fall

India to handover $ 2.5 million for development projects in Palestine; reiterates support to two-state solution

India has reiterated its support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, called for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza,

TMC Exodus Continues, Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik Quits

In his resignation letter addressed to Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan, Baraik said he was stepping down from the membership of the House w

Pandit ji salary in US: How much does Hindu priest earn in America? Techies are 'ready to quit' their jobs after hearing the numbers

A viral video has highlighted the significant earnings of Hindu priests, known as pandit jis, in the United States. These religious workers, ofte

Govt Waives Excise Duty on Ethanol-Blended Petrol; Here's What It Means for Consumers

The Centre has exempted E22, E25, E27 and E30 ethanol-blended petrol from excise duty. Learn how the move affects consumers, fuel prices, flex-fu

Journalist bodies criticise freezing of NewsClick accounts by I-T Department

The salaries of all employees, including support staff, cannot be disbursed, including for the 19 days of work in December, a joint statement sai

Supreme Court finds NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayasthas arrest invalid, says he is entitled to be released from custody

Communication of grounds of arrest or detention in writing by the investigating agency or police was sacrosanct and cannot be breached under any

LIVE: PM Modi Chairs NITI Aayog Meeting on Viksit Bharat 2047 Vision

Kerala: Five Ex-CM Security Staff Appear Before SIT in Assault Case

The case stems from an incident in Alappuzha in 2023 when Youth Congress activists staged a black-flag protest against the then CM Pinarayi Vijay

Who is Omar Abdulkadir Artan and why was he denied entry to US For FIFA World Cup 2026?

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, set to be the first from his nation at a FIFA World Cup, was denied entry to the US due to suspected links

Kerala reports fresh Nipah Virus case: Check symptoms, ways to prevent and other key details

Kerala is on high alert after a man in Kozhikode district tested positive for Nipah virus. Health officials are tracing contacts and implementing

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Faces Allegations of Non-Cooperation

Sanjeev emphasized that promotional support is crucial for smaller films that lack the visibility and marketing strength of star-driven projects.

World Leaders Congratulate Modi on Historic Tenure

Global heads of state hail Narendra Modi as Indias longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister, praising his leadership and strengtheni

TMC MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigns as member of Rajya Sabha

TMC Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik has resigned from the Upper House with immediate effect, marking the third resignation from the party with

Minor incident Triggers Panic at Vizag Steel Plant; No One Injured

The death toll from the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant explosion has risen to nine, following the death of another worker on Wednesday

Markets Fall in Early Trade on US-Iran Tensions, Rising Oil Prices

Unabated foreign fund outflows and a spike in US inflation also dented markets' sentiment, according to market analysts.

How & why the South took command of Indias skies

Never mind superbusy Delhi and Mumbai airports, southern India beats northern and western regions on every aviation metric. A more even spread of

Watch: Netanyahu congratulates Modi on becoming Indias longest-serving elected PM

Bharathiraja to Be Cremated With Full State Honours in Hometown Today

DIG Sasi Mohan inspected the venue and reviewed the security arrangements put in place for the large number of mourners expected to attend.

Peddi Row: Madhoo Says 'Phool Aur Kaante Wasn't Trolled For Eve-Teasing'

Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) There has been a massive debate about the objectification of women in movies ever since the makers of Peddi were trolled f

Stock markets drop in early trade on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, rising oil prices

Unabated foreign fund outflows and a spike in U.S. inflation also dented markets sentiment, according to market analysts

Watch: U.S. War Secretary Hegseth hints at Iran strikes tonight or tomorrow, offers final chance for a deal

Rupee slumps 32 paise to 95.57 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Heavy FII outflows, weak domestic equity market and a marginally stronger greenback further weighed on the local unit

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz after US attacks

Iran's top military command has said the Strait of Hormuz is now completely closed after the latest round of US strikes. Any ship seeking to trav

Bengal: Annapurna Bhandar Scheme Raises Women Beneficiaries Concerns

The scheme promises 3,000 per month to eligible women beneficiariesdouble the 1,500 provided by the previous Trinamool Congress government under

OpenAI says Chinese propaganda is being deployed to foment dissent over tariffs, data centres

OpenAI said it caught one set of Chinese-speaking users using ChatGPT to come up with slogans and cartoons critiquing Trumps trade and tech polic

I will be in trouble if I speak the truth: Brij Bhushan Singh on Ram temple fund embezzlement row

BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has made a significant statement regarding alleged misuse of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. He clai

A Towering Figure of Cinema: PM Modi Mourns Bharathiraja's Demise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over the passing away of veteran director, producer and screen writer P Bharathiraja, an

Europe is finally, slowly getting its act together

Europe stands on the brink of a pivotal transformation, launching a set of ambitious reforms aimed at revitalizing its economy and global footpri

AirAsia ordered to pay Rs 90,750 after flight delay damages Kerala man's plant

A farmer's hybrid jackfruit sapling was damaged due to a significant flight delay by AirAsia, leading to a missed connection. The consumer commis

Customers Are In America: Opendoor Lays Off Entire Indian Workforce

Opendoor will shut down its India operations, affecting nearly 250 employees as the US-based real estate technology company relocates operational

G7 summit under tight security on both sides of Lake Geneva

France and Switzerland are implementing strict security measures for the upcoming G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains. A demonstration in Geneva on Sund

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

Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans

Japan has restarted its largest nuclear power plant to meet energy demands. However, the nation faces a critical challenge: a severe shortage of

Quote of the day by G.K. Chesterton There is only one certainty in life and that is that nothing is certain. - What does this timeless wisdom reveal about life, change and human resilience?

Quote of the day by G.K. Chesterton shares a timeless life lesson about uncertainty, change, and human resilience. This powerful wisdom quote exp

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

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

Voices Rise in J&K Against Pakistan's Brutalities in PoJK as Mirwaiz, Rights Bodies Decry Use of Force

Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, KDA co-chairman Sajjad Kargili and human rights groups have condemned the alleged use of excessive force b

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

Will TMC and NCP Return to Congress? Sanjay Raut Sparks Grand Alliance 2.0 Debate

Sanjay Raut's proposal for TMC and NCP to rejoin Congress has reignited debate over opposition unity. Explore the political implications, challen

US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire

United States and Iran exchanged air strikes for a second day. President Trump vowed more attacks if Iran does not agree to a peace deal. Tension

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

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

Railway Minister V. Somanna sets 2026-27 deadline for completion of 32 ROBs, RUBs in Tumakuru

According to South Western Railway (SWR), the 32 ROBs and RUBs are at various stages of execution

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

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

NIA Court Issues Proclamation Against Hizbul Chief Syed Salahuddin in 1996 Terror Case

A special NIA court in Srinagar has issued a proclamation against Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin and three other accused

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

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

18 killed in southern Lebanon as cross-border fighting with Israel continues

At least 18 people were killed and several injured in southern Lebanon as cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah escalated. Fresh str

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

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

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets To Open In Red As Oil Rises After Fresh US Strikes On Iran

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Brent futures rose to $94.56 a barrel, while US WTI crude rallied to $91.73 a barrel.

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

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

IND A vs AFG A Live Streaming, Playing 11, Live streaming, prediction, pitch report, weather update, match preview

India A vs Afghanistan A predicted playing 11: India A plays Afghanistan A in Dambulla on Thursday. India A won their first match against Sri Lan

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