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Fake news clip targeting Kerala PWD Minister P.K. Basheer under police probe

The post claimed that Basheer had said deaths due to communicable diseases were Gods decision and that the Health Minister should not be blamed,

CBI Raids 80 Locations Nationwide in Major Digital Arrest Scam Crackdown

New Delhi, June 25: In a significant operation against a cybercrime network promoting the Digital Arrest scam, the Central Bureau of Investigatio

Sachin Pilot Criticizes CM Mohan Yadav Over Land Purchase Allegations and Ram Temple Fund Controversy

Raipur, June 25: Sachin Pilot, the senior leader and state in-charge of the Chhattisgarh Congress, launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janat

Eight vehicles damaged in Thane wall collapse

The compound wall collapsed onto parked vehicles near a chawl (row tenement) in the Wagle Estate area of Thane, Regional Disaster Management Cell

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India and the U.S. Strengthen Cooperation in Semiconductors, AI, and Critical Minerals

New Delhi, June 25: India and the United States have engaged in high-level discussions in Washington to deepen bilateral cooperation in semicondu

PM Modi Expresses Condolences Over Kolkata Tragedy, Announces Financial Aid for Victims Families

New Delhi, June 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his sorrow over the tragic incident in the Taratala area of Kolkata. According to

Tragedy Strikes Wedding in Muzaffarpur as Gunfire Claims Life of Brides Uncle

Muzaffarpur, June 25: A wedding celebration in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, turned tragic when gunfire reportedly struck during the festivities, resulting

Jharkhand Achieves Surplus Power Status with New PVUNL Unit

Ranchi, June 25: Jharkhand has marked a significant milestone in energy production. The second unit of the Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (

Rupee rises 31 paise to 94.24 against U.S. dollar in early trade

A weaker greenback and positive sentiments in the domestic equity market further supported the local unit while heavy FII outflows prevented a sh

Iran says U.S. airport delay holds up World Cup delegation

The reported incident comes days after U.S. authorities eased travel restrictions on Iran's World Cup delegation following complaints from Tehran

Mapping queer lives through books: identity, resistance and equality in India

A selection of fiction and non-fiction works offers a layered understanding of the evolving realities of queer life in India, spanning law, perso

Why is Europe baking this summer? | Explained

In its second major heatwave in two months, Europe has been recording a steep increase in temperatures since mid-June

Stock markets rally in early trade tracking drop in oil prices, positive trends in Asian equities

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 440.23 points to 77,435.76 in early deals. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 137.80 points to 24,147.60

Climate change could transform Tamil Nadus Western Ghats by 2050 | Focus Tamil Nadu

The Western Ghats may still be green in the coming decadesbut they may not be the same forests we know today. A new study by researchers from Ann

Mother of Fire Victim Demands Compensation and Accountability from Government

Lucknow, June 25: The tragic fire incident at a coaching center in Aliganj, Lucknow, claimed the life of Aditya Srivastava from Sitapur. His moth

Microsofts quantum computing technology called into question again

Microsoft defended its claims and said the software was a practical tuning tool to find good places on its chips to place qubits

LIC CFO Sunil Agrawal resigns, last day on July 14

Resignation effective from close of business hours of July 14; State-owned insurer appreciates his valuable contributions and wishes him best

Film Academy Invites 529 New Members, Including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie Brothers and Jacob Elordi

If all new members accept their invitations, the film academy will number 11,319, with 10,338 voting members. In 2016, the academy numbered close

VIDEO: Buildings collapse after back-to-back major earthquakes rock Venezuela; Twin quakes bring back memories of deadly 1967 earthquake

The US Geological Survey said high casualties and extensive damage are probable in Venezuela after two strong earthquakes rattled the capital and

West Bengal Forms SIT to Probe Taratala Godown Collapse; Three Arrested

Special Investigation Team to examine causes behind the collapse that killed five people and injured 20 in Kolkata's Taratala area.

Ketan Agarwal Death Case: Probe takes new turn, Siya not mentally prepared for marriage; police examine motive

Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal's death at Lohagad Fort, initially deemed an accident, is now under suspicion of foul play. Police are investigati

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico stays perfect, bounces Czechs out of World Cup with 3-0 win

Teen Mora shines as Mexico fans dare to dream; the World Cup co-host will play their Round of 32 match in the Azteca stadium again, where they ar

Apple-Intel chip deal makes strategic sense but production is years away

A deal, which neither company has formally announced, would pair Intels effort to rebuild its credibility as a contract chipmaker

Top tennis players to limit media appearances at Wimbledon as protest over prize money continues

Wimbledon's top tennis stars are continuing their protest over prize money by cutting media time to just 15 minutes per match during the first we

IAF deploys for rescue missions after severe flash floods hit Arunachal's Keyi Panyor

22-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Swept Over Yosemite's Nevada Fall

Witnesses reported seeing the man go over the popular waterfall as rescue teams launched recovery operations in the national park.

Future is atoms, not bits: Sridhar Vembu reveals where Zoho is betting its R&D dollars

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu is championing a significant investment in research and development-led manufacturing, aligning with the view that fut

Emergency a Dark Chapter That Brutally Crushed Democracy: Modi

The prime minister said for people, the Constitution is an embodiment of the aspirations, rights and duties of 140 crore Indians

Explained | Why NMC is phasing out PG diploma medical courses from 2027

The National Medical Commission has directed medical colleges offering PG diploma courses to apply for conversion of those seats into MD/MS broad

Spanish Tourist Arrested in Brazil Over Alleged Racist Remarks at Airport

Brazilian police detained the woman after she allegedly targeted airport workers with racist abuse, adding to a string of recent cases involving

Gold and Silver Prices Surge After Recent Decline

Mumbai, June 25: After experiencing a decline over the past two sessions, gold and silver prices have rebounded, showing an increase of nearly ha

EOW Files Charges Against Two for Fraud and Selling Fake Agricultural Products

Srinagar, June 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police has filed a chargesheet against two individuals for fraud, cr

Why Kashmirs Sufiyana Music bids for UNESCOs Intangible Cultural Heritage list | Explained

Believed to have emerged between the 14th and 15th Century, Sufiyana music is continuum of pre-Islamic musical practices in Kashmir

3.8 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal, reports National Centre of Seismology

Nepal experienced a 3.8 magnitude earthquake early Thursday morning, with its epicenter located at a depth of 25 kilometers. Meanwhile, Japan's P

Mothers search, men weep amid debris of Venezuela quakes

Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, rocked Venezuela on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse in Caracas and other affe

Anand Mahindra Steps In to Help 80-Year-Old Kolkata Violinist After Viral Video

Street musician Bhagwan Mallick's decades-long struggle for survival draws nationwide attention and support after his story resonates on social m

Coach Shelley Nitscke Optimistic About Phoebe Litchfields Return Against India

London, June 25: Australias womens cricket team coach, Shelley Nitscke, expressed hope for Phoebe Litchfields return in the upcoming match agains

Buildings Toppled, People Trapped: Pics Show Damage As Quakes Hit Venezuela

Venezuela Earthquake: Twin strong earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit west of Caracas causing building collapses and injuries

Sri Lanka offers better value than Rishikesh, man claims after staying in beach-facing hotel for half the price

A recent social media post highlighted a stark cost difference between domestic and international travel, with a friend opting for Sri Lanka over

While others relaxed after class 12 boards, these Surat boys used their summer holidays to start a cold coffee business & earned nearly Rs 2 Lakh in less than 3 months

Two Surat teenagers, Shreyanshu Rana and Pratham Pengawala, transformed a school fair idea into a successful cold coffee business, Aes The Thick

IRGC Navy rejects new Strait of Hormuz route, warns of enforcement measures: Iranian Media

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy has issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, insisting on the use of only Iran-approved

Five more South Korean-operated vessels exit Strait of Hormuz

A total of 21 South Korean sailors were aboard the vessels, with one vessel bound for South Korea, the ministry said.

From BrahMos to Akashteer: UAE interest puts Indias defence technology in focus

Venezuelas deadly history of earthquakes and how they affected its politics

As the 1812 earthquake during the War of Independence illustrated, Venezuela is no stranger to natural disasters being bound up with moments of p

NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time, flags it as 'Challenge to Democracy'

For the first time, NCERT has introduced the Emergency of 1975-77 in a Class 9 textbook, labeling it a significant challenge to Indian democracy.

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France Alerts After Ebola Case, Isolates Five Potential Contacts

Paris, June 25: France has identified and isolated five individuals who may have been infected with the Ebola virus. These individuals were trave

US President Donald Trump's showdown with Republican Senator Bill Cassidy: Inside the blow-up on Capitol Hill

A heated exchange erupted between Senator Bill Cassidy and President Donald Trump during a private GOP lunch. Cassidy recounted confronting Trump

Stale Biryani, Rat Burrows Found at Kondapur Zayaka Food Court; FSSAI License Suspended

The Food Business Operator (FBO) was instructed not to operate the premises until re-inspection and revocation of the suspension

Guess The Price of Madhavans Titan Watch

It comprises 144 meticulously assembled components and 14 jewels.

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: 'Success is most often achieved by those who don't know...' - Iconic fashion designer on the power of a fearless mindset

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: Coco Chanel, a revolutionary fashion icon, redefined women's style with her emphasis on comfort and freedom, bre

'America is back': Trump kicks off US 250th anniversary state fair celebrations in DC

From Chile to Russias Far East: A timeline of most powerful quakes in history

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slammed Venezuela on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas and leav

France Issues Alert After Ebola Case, Five Potential Contacts Isolated

Paris, June 25: France has identified and isolated five individuals who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus. These individuals traveled on a

The strange link between AI hallucination and creativity

A setting called temperature governs how adventurous an LLMs outputs are. The higher the temperature, the more likely the model reaches for the l

Mumbai ko gussa kyun aata hai!

Five months after a typical verbal spat on a train in Malad ended in the brutal stabbing of a 33-year-old college professor, a 22-year-old was ca

US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit, sources say

The Trump administration is reportedly pushing ahead with a multi-million dollar sale of jet engines to Turkey, despite congressional objections.

US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit, sources say

The Trump administration is reportedly pushing ahead with a multi-million dollar sale of jet engines to Turkey, despite congressional objections.

Israeli strike on south Lebanon kills two, Hezbollah accuses it of truce 'violation'

An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed two people on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, with militant group Hezbollah c

RSS-Aligned Leaders Have No Place in Congress: KPCC Chief Hariprasad

Hariprasad said Congress leaders and workers were bound by the party's ideology and principles

An Ajmer legend whistles past 150

Set up in 1876, the Ajmer Railway Workshop gave India its first indigenous locomotive and spawned a cosmopolitan culture as a diverse set of peop

PM Modis Commitment to Justice and Equality on Constitution Martyrdom Day

New Delhi, June 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Constitution Martyrdom Day by reflecting on the dark period when Indian democracy faced s

Assam State Budget 2026-27: FINER suggests higher devolution share and tax net widening

Ahead of Assam's 2026-27 State Budget, industry body FINER urges higher central fund devolution and tax net expansion. They praise the Profession

A master planning dilemma for Bengaluru

Multiple plans by multiple agencies inevitably adds to the complexity. Unlike in the past, the master plan, covering a total area of 1,227.48 sq

U.S. online spending hits $8.3 billion as Amazon Prime Day kicks off overseas, Adobe says

Online spending on Tuesday is tracking ahead of its projections and marks the biggest e-commerce day so far in 2026, Adobe said

FIFA WC Day 15 Schedule: Germany, Netherlands, USA Among Big Teams In Action

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 15, Today's Schedule: Germany and USA have already made it to the knockout round from Group E and Group D, respectively.

Englands Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt to Miss Match Against New Zealand Due to Injury

London, June 25: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has provided an important update regarding the fitness of team captain Nat Sciver-Brun

Tragic Collapse in Taratala: Death Toll Rises to 7 as Rescue Operations Continue

Kolkata, June 25: Over 20 hours after a devastating incident in the Taratala area of West Bengal, rescue operations are still ongoing. On Thursda

'Emergency was direct assault on our Constitution': PM Modi, BJP leaders mark 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'

Anthropic says Alibaba illicitly extracted Claude AI model capabilities

Anthropic said distillation is a way to help accelerate Chinas ability to reach Anthropics advanced Mythos Preview capabilities

At White House, NATO'S Rutte tries to ease tensions with Trump over Iran

NATO chief Mark Rutte met with President Trump at the White House to ease tensions over the Iran war and U.S. troop withdrawal threats. Rutte pre

Lobbying for cabinet berths in Karnataka frowned upon by Congress leadership

According to sources, the central leaders are learnt to have told Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar that the Cabinet expansion would be taken up at

Indian Stock Market Soars Amid Weak Crude Oil Prices, IT and Realty Sectors Lead

Mumbai, June 25: The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on Thursday. The Sensex rose by 399.85 points, or 0.52%, reaching 77,391.07, w

France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak

France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor back from the Democratic Republic of Congo,

FIFA World Cup 2026: South Africa beats South Korea to reach knockout stage for first time

South Africa had failed to advance from the group stage in their first three World Cup appearances in 1998, 2002 and 2010

Disha Patani Shares Heartfelt Tributes to Beloved Pets Bella and Jasmine

Mumbai, June 25: Actress Disha Patani is mourning the loss of her beloved pets, dog Bella and cat Jasmine, who passed away on the same day. The a

Police Recover 41 Stolen Bikes, Arrest Serial Theft Suspect in Ballari

Siruguppa police have arrested a 56-year-old autorickshaw driver and recovered 41 stolen motorcycles worth approximately Rs 20.5 lakh, allegedly

Venezuela Earthquake: 'Devastating no. of deaths, early reports not good', Trump says US willing to help

President Donald Trump expressed deep concern over twin earthquakes in Venezuela, reporting a devastating loss of life. He pledged U.S. assistanc

enParadigm Helps Hospitality Enterprise Save 6.5 Crore Through Its AI-Led Hiring Platform

enParadigm Helps Hospitality Enterprise Save 6.5 Crore Through Its AI-Led Hiring Platform

POCSO Case Filed After Teen Girl Dies by Suicide in Mangaluru

A special police team has been formed to trace and apprehend the accused

Trump Claims Iran is Making Major Concessions in Talks

Washington, June 25: President Donald Trump stated that Iran is offering significant concessions in negotiations with the United States. He expre

Relief from Scorching Heat Expected in NCR with Rain Forecast

Noida, June 25: The latest weather forecast from the Meteorological Department brings good news for residents of the National Capital Region (NCR

Ladakh Groups Warn Centre Against Delays After Successful Bandh, To Chart Next Course Next Week

Buoyed by the success of a territory-wide bandh, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have cautioned the Union Government

Vaishno Devi Yatra Crosses 50 Lakh Pilgrims Before June Ends, Records Sharp Surge in Footfall

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine has crossed the milestone of 50 lakh pilgrims before the end of June, with more than 51 lakh devotees visiting

Strict Action Promised Against Those Found Guilty in Taratala Incident: Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata, June 25: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has addressed the recent Taratala incident, which resulted in multiple casualties and injuries

PM Modi Reviews 30,000 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Progress Meeting

New Delhi, June 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared insights from the 52nd Pragati meeting. He emphasized the use of the PM Gati Shakti N

FIFA suspends All Nepal Football Association with until further notice

FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) with immediate effect, a significant setback for Nepalese football. This suspension

Ghost Works Scam: Seven Booked for Embezzling Funds Worth Crores Through Non-Existent Works in J&K

The Anti-Corruption Bureau of J&K has charge-sheeted seven individuals, including former Rural Development Department officials and a contractor,

Thousands Gather for Sacred Dip at Triveni Sangam on Nirjala Ekadashi

Prayagraj, June 25: On the auspicious occasion of Nirjala Ekadashi, a remarkable scene of devotion unfolded at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar