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RTI Under Threat? Why Anna Hazare is fighting Maharashtras new rules | Pulse Maharashtra

TheMaharashtragovernment issued a notification amending certain provisions of the Maharashtra Right to Information Rules, 2026. The amendments ha

Parimal Nathwani Takes Oath for the Fourth Time, Meets Prime Minister Modi

New Delhi, June 26: Recently re-elected Rajya Sabha member from Jharkhand, Parimal Nathwani, took his oath for the fourth time on Thursday, marki

Shefali Vermas Explosive Half-Century Leads India to Victory Over Bangladesh in Womens T20 World Cup

Manchester, June 26: India secured a thrilling victory against Bangladesh in the 23rd match of the Womens T20 World Cup 2026, winning by 5 wicket

Emergency: A Dark Chapter in Indian Democracy, Says Deepak Prakash

New Delhi, June 26: BJP leader Deepak Prakash has sharply criticized the Congress party for imposing the Emergency in 1975, labeling it a dark ch

Remembering Yash Johar: The Legacy of Dharma Productions

Mumbai, June 26: In the annals of Hindi cinema, few names resonate as profoundly as Yash Johar. He didnt just make films; he created a legacy tha

Indian Spinner Shri Charani Becomes Leading Wicket-Taker in a Single Womens T20 World Cup Edition

New Delhi, June 26: Indian spinner Shri Charani has made history by becoming the leading wicket-taker for India in a single edition of the Womens

Kejriwal Questions SIT Formation Over Ram Temple Donation Controversy

Lucknow, June 26: Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, stated on Thursday that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to inve

African Proverb of the Day: 'He who wants to plant corn must make peace with the monkeys...'- A Timeless lesson on acceptance, wisdom, and living with lifes realities

An ancient African proverb, 'He who wants to plant corn must make peace with the monkeys,' offers timeless wisdom. It highlights that pursuing go

Many Injured In Explosion In Tripura, Bomb, Fire Squad At Spot: Cops

Several people were injured and significant property was damaged after a massive explosion rocked Tripura's capital, Agartala, on Wednesday.

Manish Dixit Reappointed as BJPs Media Strategist in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, June 26: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh has reshaped its organizational structure by once again entrusting the media

Trump and Xi Jinpings Meeting Leaves Uighur Issue Unaddressed

Washington, June 26: A recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has drawn international attention. Off

Cabinet revamp buzz: Team Nabin getting final touches

UN Agency Pauses Hormuz Ship Evacuation Initiative After Vessel Attacked

The IMO provided no details on the vessel attacked

Venezuela earthquake: Venezuelans search rubble for survivors as death toll climbs to 188

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes

Aditya Birla lines up Rs 15,000 crore loan for Sprng Energy bid

Aditya Birla Group is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Shell's Indian renewable energy arm, Sprng Energy, for a substantial sum. State Ban

FIR Filed in Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust Donation Case

Ayodhya, June 26: An FIR has been registered against eight named individuals and several unidentified suspects in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust

Hospitals Raise Alert As Europe Grapples With Unprecedented Heatwave

At least 101 million Europeans faced temperatures of over 35C, with scores of people thought to have been killed by the record-breaking heatwave.

Congress plan for pre-poll reshuffle in Punjab unit fuels factionalism

U.S. House Speaker Johnson tries to patch things up between Trump and Congress

Mr. Trump and Mr. Johnson were expected to discuss a legislative path forward for the SAVE America Act and rescheduling the signing ceremony for

King Charles III will not live in Buckingham Palace after completion of costly refurbishment

The decision was announced Thursday (June 25, 2026) during a briefing on royal finances at which Charles became the first British monarch to reve

Three Indian Teams Reach Semifinals in 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship

Panjim, June 26: After the conclusion of the round-robin stage, three teams from host India have advanced to the semifinals of the 5th Asia Cup B

Nancy Guthrie search crosses border: Are anonymous tips about unmarked graves credible leads? Here's what you need to know

Nancy Guthrie's disappearance has taken a new turn with anonymous tips suggesting she's buried in Mexico. A volunteer group is investigating, but

Punjab 2027: Why Winning Over NRIs Could Shape The Election Before Voting

As Punjab gears up for the 2027 Assembly elections, political parties are once again intensifying their outreach to the state's influential Non-R

FIFA World Cup | Tunisia vs Netherlands LIVE updates: Group F match gets underway

The Netherlands are unconcerned about potential knockout-stage opponents as they prepare to face already-eliminated Tunisia in their final World

FIFA World Cup | Japan vs Sweden LIVE updates: Group F match gets underway

The group winners will face Morocco in Monterrey with the runners-up taking on the five-time World Cup champions in Houston the same day

Strengthening India-Saudi Strategic Partnership: Ambassador Suhail Khans Farewell Meeting in Riyadh

Riyadh, June 26: The outgoing Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhail Khan, met with Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on

Venezuela earthquake: On the streets and in hospitals, Venezuelans scramble to save lives

Residents of La Guaira, a popular spot for beachgoers and the worst-hit city in the country, and Moron, near the quakes epicenter, were scramblin

Telangana Chief Minister Urges Government Employees to Work Extra Hour Daily

Hyderabad, June 26: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has called on all state government employees to work an additional hour each day to

Welcome to the Jungle: A Hilarious Bollywood Comedy Starring Akshay Kumar

Mumbai, June 26: Directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala, Welcome to the Jungle is a comedy film that runs for 2 hours and 44

India has quake warning system for Himalayan region

Iran oil minister in Delhi amid 60-day US sanctions waiver

Congress Demands International Forensic Investigation Amid Akal Takht Controversy

Amritsar, June 25: Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla has criticized Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, stating that after listening to his recent press

One of the worlds oldest stories just got an AI makeover, with the voice of an Oscar-winning actor

Homer's epic 'Odyssey' has been reimagined as a 13-hour audiobook, narrated by an AI-generated voice clone of Oscar-winning actor Michael Caine.

Shocking Murder in Jharkhand: Son Arrested for Fathers Death to Secure Job

Dhanbad, June 26: A shocking incident has emerged from Dhanbad district in Jharkhand. Police have solved the murder case of Tuleshwar Nonia. Auth

FIR Filed in Ram Janmabhoomi Donation Controversy: Deveshacharya Maharaj Welcomes Action

Ayodhya, June 26: A significant step has been taken in the Ram Janmabhoomi donation case, with an FIR filed against eight named individuals and s

Kumaraswamy Invites Shivakumar to Discuss Bidadi Township Controversy

Bengaluru, June 26: The political controversy surrounding the proposed Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township Project in Bidadi continued on Thurs

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Tunisia vs Netherlands at Kansas City

The Dutch, who opened with a 2-2 draw against Japan before thrashing Sweden 5-1, are level on four points with Japan, leading the group on goals

New Zealands Historic 317-Run Partnership Sets Strong Foundation Against England

Nottingham, June 25: In a remarkable display of skill, New Zealands captain Tom Latham and Devon Conway forged a historic 317-run opening partner

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ecuador fight back to shock Germany and reach knockout stage

Ecuador had failed to score in this tournament despite 39 previous attempts, but finally broke their duck with their 40th shot

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast advance as Pepe scores twice to send tiny Curacao home

Pepe netted in the seventh and 64th minute to ensure second spot in Group E for the Ivorians and condemn tiny Curacao to bottom spot and eliminat

Uttar Pradesh Approves Over 618,000 Permanent Homes for Rural Poor

Lucknow, June 26: The Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has submitted a letter to Chief Minister Yogi

UK'S King Charles Paid $39.6 Million In Taxes Since 2022

King Charles III has paid more than 30 million ($39.6 million) in personal taxes since becoming monarch in September 2022, Buckingham Palace anno

Ecuador Stun Germany 2-1, Advance To FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32

Germany vs Ecuador Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match: Gonzalo Plata scored the all-important goal as Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for

A Dark Chapter for Democracy: Sanjay Gupta Reflects on the Emergency Imposed by Indira Gandhi

Patna, June 26: On the occasion of Constitution Martyr Day, BJP legislator Sanjay Gupta remarked that the freedom fighters who liberated the nati

Indigenous Netra FOC to Boost India's Airborne Surveillance Capability

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said the FOC marked a technological milestone and strengthened Indias airborne surveillance and command-and-contro

Big 6 Indian audit firms consult 66% of Nifty 500 companies

Deloitte was the only group among the top six that lost six clients in a year, going by the data

No Guilty Will Escape in Ram Temple Donation Scam, Says BJP Spokesperson RP Singh

New Delhi, June 26: BJP national spokesperson RP Singh addressed several issues, including the Ram Temple donation scam, Rahul Gandhis foreign tr

Rahul Gandhi should apologise for Emergency: J.P. Nadda

He made the statement in Patna during the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas (Constitution Murder Day) programme organised by Bihar unit of the BJP, on the 51

VRO Caught Taking 18,000 Bribe

The accused was identified as Kothali Veeranna (56), VRO of Mokhasa Kothavalasa Grama Sachivalayam in Jami mandal of Vizianagaram district.

ONGC-BP further expand technical services collaboration in Western Offshore

ONGC and BP had inked a similar agreement for Mumbai High in February last year.

Two-day international conference on Amarnath yatra focusses on national integration, safeguarding environment

125 Autism Centres To Boost Inclusive Education

The roadmap emerged at the conclusion of a two-day roundtable on 'Realising Inclusive Education from School to University', jointly organised by

Congress MP Rakesh Rathore Criticizes BJP for Distracting Public Attention

Lucknow, June 26: Congress MP Rakesh Rathore has responded to several issues raised during the BJPs event marking the 51st anniversary of the Eme

Tummala Slams Oppn Fear Mongering On Urea Supplies

The distribution of urea was proceeding smoothly through nearly 12,000 retail outlets, Nageswara Rao said in a statement, and reassured farmers t

Four held in Ujjain for blowing up car in Muharram stunt; police rule out communal angle

Viral videos show a white van hanging through a crane about 40 feet from the ground which is blown up with firecrackers kept inside it, creating

Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head...'- A timeless lesson on resilience and emotional strength

A timeless Chinese proverb, You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent their making a nest in your

Turned city of joy into city of death: West Bengal CM blames Trinamool regime for warehouse tragedy

With Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari blaming former Mayor Firhad Hakim who has aligned with the rebel group of Trinamool MLAs, Mamata Banerjee lo

Gujarats Kanya Kelvani Mahotsav Sees Record Enrollment of Over 1.6 Million Students

Gandhinagar, June 26: The state-wide Kanya Kelvani Mahotsav and School Enrollment Festival 2026 concluded with over 1.6 million students enrolled

Centre Decriminalises Minor Clinic Violations Under Jan Vishwas Reforms

The Jan Vishwas law, published in April, amends provisions across 79 Central Acts administered by 23 ministries

Newlywed Woman Found Dead In Vizag

Police visited the scene and collected evidence. No suicide note was found. The body was shifted to King George Hospital for post-mortem examinat

T.N. Finance Minister reviews development works, stresses inter-departmental coordination

With the Northeast monsoon approaching, he asked officials to expedite stormwater drain construction, canal desilting and other flood-mitigation

Punjab CM Accused of Misleading Public Amid Serious Allegations

Chandigarh, June 26: The President of the Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Kewal Singh Dhillon, responded to the Chief Ministers

King Charles Will Not Live At Buckingham Palace After Renovations

King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment finishes next year, royal officials said on Thursday, ending near

FIR alleges assault on J&K police personnel by 40 Army men, including officers

Army personnel climbed over the main gate and boundary wall and forcibly entered the police station premises, say police; Army to extend full coo

Khairatabad Ganesh to be 69-ft Panchamukha Form

Around 150 people will work on the idol. Artisans and workers will come from Chennai and Kolkata, and the team will work during the day and night

AP Ratifies Bill Discounting Pact For Hospitals

The decision follows a meeting held on April 6 between the Health and Finance secretaries and representatives of the Andhra Pradesh Speciality Ho

KMC Speeds Up Drain Desilting Works

DISHA Committee member N. V. V. Vinod said the civic authorities had responded promptly to the grievance he had raised with the Deputy Chief Mini

Madhya Pradesh Police Solve Singrauli Murder Case, Three Arrested Including Victims Wife

Bhopal, June 26: Madhya Pradesh police arrested three individuals on Thursday in connection with the murder of a man whose body was found under s

Naidu Calls For United Fight In Local Polls

Addressing party workers at Madhavaram in Mantralayam constituency, he urged every activist to replicate the success achieved in the 2024 Assembl

UN agency says it pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked

The head of the International Maritime Organization said the plan to move stranded ships out of the Persian Gulf through the strait will be on ho

Hezbollah Says Israel Killed 3 Civilians In Lebanon Amid US-Iran Talks

Iran-backed Hezbollah on Thursday accused Israel of a flagrant ceasefire breach, saying it launched a drone and killed three civilians in souther

Private -to-government School Shift by Students Crosses 1 Lakh in AP

Focus on attendance, learning outcomes; AI tutor project for Classes IX and X from September

Distribution of SIR Enumeration Forms Begins In Hyderabad

Two copies of the form were handed over, one of which will be collected after a week while the elector will retain the other one as acknowledgmen

1,000 Parents, Students, Faculty Attend Samanvaya 2026 At St Josephs Degree And PG College

Hyderabad Archdiocese Education Society vice-chairman Msg. Y. Balashowry said education should focus on shaping individuals and urged students to

Pappu Yadav Calls for Investigation into Bharat Tiwari Encounter Case

Gwalior, June 26: Pappu Yadav, the Member of Parliament from Purnia, has made serious allegations against the Bihar state government and administ

Bhadrachalam Temple Revamp Works to Begin Tomorrow

Ponguleti also directed authorities to divide the works into multiple components and execute them simultaneously so that the key projects could b

Tommy Fleetwood Raises Concern Over PGA Tour Format

Tommy Fleetwood has welcomed the PGA Tour's upcoming two-tier system but admitted the packed schedule could create physical and mental strain for

Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Cargo ship attack near Oman lifts crude prices

Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil prices gained more than 2% after a cargo sh

Shia Community Flags Bad Roads, Garbage Poor on Procession Route

Garbage accumulation was reported near Aza Khana-e-Zahra on Thursday, while sewage overflow was observed on Panjesha Road, adding to concerns ahe

Massive Response To AP University Faculty Recruitment

Lokesh advised officials to undertake a data-driven cross-verification of every application to maintain fairness and credibility in the selection

Dum Ka Roat Keeps Hyderabads Muharram Tradition Alive

Bakers in the Old City reported brisk sales, with the sweet being sold in large quantities

Indian Ambassador Nagma Malik Meets Japans Senate President to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Tokyo, June 26: Indian Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Malik, met with Senate President Masakazu Sekiguchi on Thursday at the National Diet building.

QR Code Made Must For Key Drugs: Centre

The ministry said the QR code will carry details such as product identification code, generic and brand names, manufacturer details, batch number

No Sop for Foreign Educated Doctors

The petition was filed by Keeni Shivani, a woman candidate from the SC community who secured 141 out of 300 marks in the FMGE and sought relaxati

MoU signed for semiconductor research

EAPCET Candidate Enters 570 Options in Counselling

Candidates were also advised to enter as many options as possible to improve their chances of securing admission in a preferred college and cours

French proverb of the day: 'All the treasure of Earth cannot bring back...' Life lessons on time's importance, material wealth, control, experiences and mindfulness

French proverb of the day highlights the timeless truth that no amount of wealth can recover time that has already passed. The saying teaches peo

Centre urged to roll back FCRA amendments

Shocking Triple Murder Case in Bengaluru: Daughter Claims She Was Treated Like a Prisoner by Mother

Bengaluru, June 26: In a shocking triple murder case in Bengaluru, a daughter arrested for the crime has claimed she killed her mother because sh