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Auto Driver Arrested After Encounter in Lucknow

Lucknow, June 9: Police have successfully arrested a notorious criminal who attempted to assault two young women heading to an examination. The a

Nagarjuna Set to Return as Host for 'Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10'

Endemol Shine India, part of Banijay Entertainment, the content powerhouse with Deepak Dhar as the CEO, is backing the show.

West Asia war LIVE: Iran, Israel say hostilities on hold after first attacks since truce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the fire on that front is contained hours after Tehran said it had stopped its military

Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Treasury yields pressure gold as investors assess market outlook

Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Gold prices extended losses for a third sessi

Breaking News Live Updates: Nitin Gadkari to witness Zojila tunnel's 13km excavation breakthrough

Xi and Kim Express Hopes for Greater Ties Between China and N Korea

Xi said the two countries should strengthen strategic cooperation and firmly safeguard their respective sovereignty and security interests

China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visit

President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to safeguarding common interests and supporting Kim Jong Un during a rare summit in

Keralas coconut shell products; GPS Renewables secures Rs 635 Cr

The founder of Thenga Coco, Maria Kuriakose, has built a business that transforms coconut shells, which were once considered waste, into function

Complete List of Winners at the 2026 Tony Awards

The 34-year-old Fiji international made more than 150 appearances for the Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels, New Zealand Warriors and England's Hu

New Zealand issues state of emergency as 11-metre waves batter Wellington coast; hundreds evacuated

Authorities evacuated hundreds of people from their seaside homes in New Zealand's capital on Tuesday as 11-metre (36-foot) waves lashed the coas

Trump gets cold hometown welcome at NBA Finals in New York

Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3

US says BYD, Baidu and Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military

The U.S. has updated its list of Chinese companies aiding Beijing's military, adding tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu, alongside chipmakers CXM

Cuba earthquake: 6.1 magnitude earthquake hits offshore; tremors felt in Florida

Cuba earthquake today: A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake shook western Cuba on Monday. Buildings in Havana trembled and tremors reached Florida

Netanyahu And Trump Are At Odds Over The War They Started Together

Trump had publicly warned Israel not to strike Beirut in its war with Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. When it did, on Sunday, Iran responded by

IAF to airlift NEET-UG retest papers to 18 exam centres

Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military

Created in 2021 by a congressional mandate, the list seeks to identify Chinese companies that the Pentagon considers to have links to the Chinese

Peru presidential election: Leftist takes lead in too-close-to-call runoff

With 18 million ballots counted from the poll of June 7, Roberto Sanchez was ahead by about 15,000 votes, and the race was still much too close t

India Reaffirms Commitment to Afghanistan at UN

Highlighting India's development efforts, Harish said the country's capacity-building and humanitarian initiatives are present across all 34 prov

Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general

President Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche, his former lawyer, for the top law enforcement position. This nomination will test Republican

Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war: Report

Former US President Donald Trump revealed he cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against engaging in another conflict with Iran.

ED Summons Zepto Founders Ahead Of IPO Over FEMA Compliance

Zepto had received SEBI's formal approval for an IPO in May 2026 and the updated DRHP has disclosed ED summons under the risk factors section.

Trump Issues Warning To Netanyahu Over Renewed Iran War: 'Bibi, You Better Be Careful'

Though US forces did not participate in offensive operations, American defence officials confirmed they assisted Israel in intercepting incoming

Rajasthan PTET Admit Card 2026 Out, Direct Link To Download Hall Ticket Here

Rajasthan PTET Admit Card 2026: Candidates who have registered for the examination can now download their hall tickets online for the exam on Jun

Pinarayi Vijayan Urges War-Footing Measures as Shigellosis Cases Rise in Kerala

Vijayan urged the Health Department and local self-government institutions to jointly implement comprehensive preventive measures

Stabbing Wounds Six at New York's Penn Station

A suspect was detained and the victims, including one with serious injuries, were transported to a hospital

VSP Tragedy: Rs 25 Lakh Ex-gratia Announced For Families Of Deceased

The Prime Minister also announced financial assistance from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the victims of the accident.An

Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On June 9

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

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Offshore Cuba; Tremors Felt In Florida

The quake struck at a depth of 10 km in waters west of Havana, according to the US Geological Survey

Morning Digest: U.S. judge strikes down Trumps $100,000 H-1B visa fee; 24 Indian sailors rescued from ship hit by U.S. missile, and more

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Morning Brief Podcast: The Gold That Wasn't There: Inside SEBI's Case Against Rajesh Exports

4 Killed, 10 Injured In Russian Strikes On Ukraine's Kharkiv Region

Russian strikes killed four people and wounded 10 others in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, its governor said early Tuesday.

Spains Coach Urges Team to Secure World Cup Qualification Against Iceland

Madrid, June 9: Sonia Bermudez, the head coach of Spains womens national team, has issued a rallying call to her players, emphasizing the need fo

CBSE denies portal glitch, says system fully functional; key questions on OSM review unanswered

OpenAI IPO: ChatGPT maker files for US Stock Market initial public offering after Anthropic, SpaceX

OpenAI would set the stage for a trio of trillion-dollar-valuation companies debuting rapidly, which together are seen as the most consequential

Earthquake in Florida, Miami, Orlando after 6.1 magnitude quake hits offshore Cuba

National Weather Service in Miami said in a tweet that it received several reports of shaking in the southwestern part of the state.

For deserting mom, man gets earful from Supreme Court

Take care of 74-year-old woman or will cancel property gift deed

OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPO opening door for Wall Street debut

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman first publicly floated the possibility of an IPO last fall, describing it as the most likely path for the company given its

Mamata & Abhishek Banerjee in Delhi, TMC mutiny spreads to Parliament

Yogi Adityanath, Dr Jitendra launch Lucknow Meteorological Centre for hyper-local precision forecasting

Excelsior Correspondent LUCKNOW, June 8: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra S

Family, public protest after womans death in hospital

*Two employees suspended Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, June 8: A woman who was shifted to a ventilator after allegedly being administered a wr

CS reviews rehabilitation measures taken for migrant populations in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 8: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review and address various issues pertaining t

J&K Bank commissions new ATM at Poonchs Ajote

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 8: J&K Bank today commissioned a new onsite ATM at Ajote in Poonch district, further strengthening its digita

Dr Vikas Padha, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 8: Dr. Vikas Padha, Senior Joint Replacement Surgeon at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospi

Justice Oswal lays foundation stone for lawyers chamber at Distt Court Complex Anantnag

Excelsior Correspondent ANANTNAG, June 8: The Administrative Judge for District Anantnag, Justice Rajnesh Oswal, conducted an official visit to t

U.S. spending on rebuilding nuclear arsenal more than all other nuclear states combined including China, Russia

U.S. spent $69.2 billion, more than all other nuclear states combined, and saw largest increase, at 22 per cent.

UT level workshop on Industrial Corridors, Plug-and-Play Infrastructure held

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/SRINAGAR, June 8: The Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, today organised a UT leve

LG, CM condole demise of Minga Sherpas father

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed his grief and heartfelt condolences to Minga Sherpa, Deputy

CCI expresses anguish over thefts, chain snatching incidents

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 8: Arun Gupta, president Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Jammu expresses deep anguish and concern over the al

President Murmu to confer Padma awards on June 23

The President has approved the conferment of 131 Padma awards this year, including to actors Mammootty and R. Madhavan, as well as the late Satis

J&K athletes shine at SBKF 14th National Games in Dharamshala

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 8: Surjeet Choudhary (International Master Athlete) and Ajay Pal Gill have brought pride to Jammu and

India willing to open its market to high-quality, innovative pharma products: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Jun 8 : India is willing to open its market to high-quality and innovative products from the global pharma sector in return for prefer

Indian envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra meets senior US counter-terror official

WASHINGTON, Jun 8 : Indias Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra discussed threats posed by terrorism across the world during a meeting with se

Consistency is everything in Test cricket: Manav

MULLANPUR, June 8:Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar said on Monday that his maiden Test appearance taught him that consistency and patience

Approach in policies, schemes, should focus on transforming life of last person in society: Om Birla

CHANDIGARH, Jun 8 : Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday emphasised that for the resolve of a Viksit Bharat, our approach in policies, schemes, p

Eight workers killed in Vizag Steel Plant as molten iron spills; PM, CM condole deaths

VISAKHAPATNAM, Jun 8 : At least eight workers of the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (Vizag Steel Plant) were killed and six others injured here on Mon

Allahabad HC takes 4 decades to decide on murder conviction appeal

The Supreme Court aghast, wonders what can be done to unclog HCs justice delivery system

ICC chief prosecutor suspended pending decision by oversight body over sexual misconduct allegations

A final decision on the fate of the British barrister is now up to the Assembly of States Parties, the body that oversees the ICC, which will hol

Quote of the day by Chris Rock: 'There are only three things women need in life: food, water, and...' Life lessons on relationships, appreciation, love, human nature and happiness by popular American comedian

Quote of the Day by Chris Rock focuses on the famous line, There are only three things women need in life: food, water, and compliments. The quot

INDIA allies question Congress over betraying DMK, criticising CPM

ED probe into Vijayans daughter may further strain Congress-CPM ties

7 killed, dozens injured in PoJK clashes

NEW DELHI, June 8: At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in clashes between police and members of a banned protest group in Pakist

CIC exposes transparency deficit in several J&K UT Govt offices

Citizens forced into prolonged battles for information DC, BDOs among officials issued show cause notices Mohinder Verma JAMMU, June 8: The Centr

5,300 Indian SIMs used from Cambodia for cyber frauds

NEW DELHI, June 8: The Enforcement Directorate has started probing a case involving the alleged purchase of 5,300 SIM cards in the country, which

Opposition leaders seek unity, deliberate to redraw strategy in INDIA bloc meet

Sonia, Mamata, Omar, Mehbooba attend among others NEW DELHI, June 8: Leaders of several opposition parties on Monday stressed unity within the IN

Omar seeks INDIA bloc support for Statehood

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reached out to constituents of the INDIA alliance for support in

Tata Ethos for Industrial Resurgence of New West Bengal

Prof. D. Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com West Bengal once represented Indias intellectual and industrial nerve-centre. From the jute

DS reviews op preparedness in Ladakh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 8: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has visited the forward areas along the Indo-Pak and Sino-Indian bord

20 TMC LS MPs to back NDA

KOLKATA, June 8: The crisis engulfing the TMC deepened on Monday as 20 Lok Sabha MPs, led by Chief Whip Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, have decided to wr

Indias Global Transformation Under Modi: A 12-Year Journey

New Delhi, June 9: Over the past 12 years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has significantly transformed its image on

Alibaba, BYD, Baidu are helping China military - Pentagon makes shocking claims

US-China relations: Pentagon's update on Monday comes months after it briefly released -- then withdrew -- an earlier version of the list without

INDIA bloc meet: Pressure on us after poll defeats, say Soren, Akhilesh

Apple WWDC 2026 event keynote, highlights: New AI Siri, Apps to photo editing - details here

Apple introduced Siri AI, a new AI-powered personal assistant integrated with Apple Intelligence capabilities that can understand personal contex

SIR being used to manipulate polls, claims INDIA bloc, will write to CJI

CM Omar Abdullah seeks INDIA blocs support for J&K Statehood restoration

If Mr. Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti [of the Peoples Democratic Party] succeed in persuading the INDIA bloc to issue a joint statement supporting t

Proverb of the day: 'No man is a hero to...' Life lessons on love, relationships, marriage, human nature, and why is it crucial to appreciate your partner often

Proverb of the day explores the saying No man is a hero to his woman and its lessons on love, relationships, marriage, acceptance, and human natu

New Delhi calls for peace in West Asia, asks Indians to exit Iran

Trump Nominates Former Personal Lawyer As Attorney General

Blanche, 51, has been serving as acting attorney general since Pam Bondi departed in April. Since then he has pursued a number of indictments aga

Times have changed, premarital sex not moral turpitude, says Supreme Court

Legendary rock band Guns N Roses to perform in Guwahati on Nov 17

Legendary American rock band Guns N Roses is set to return to India later this year for two major performances as part of the Asia leg of its ong

Jennie performs during the Governors Ball Music Festival at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in the Queens borough of New York, on Sunday. (PTI)

Varun recalls David Dhawan mocking his smile

Varun Dhawan has revealed that his father, filmmaker David Dhawan, once wanted to include a joke about his smile in his latest film, Hai Jawani T

Obsession becomes Focus Features top-grossing film with over $224mn

Obsession, directed by Curry Barker, has become the highest-grossing film in the history of Focus Features, earning USD 224.7 million worldwide.

Monsoon enters South Konkan, State advises farmers to defer sowing

The Agriculture and Disaster Management Department has forecast rainfall in parts of Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri districts until June 9; in other re

Ukrainian strikes hit oil sites in Russia and Crimea

KYIV, June 8: Ukraine and Russia intensified their drone war on Monday, with Ukrainian forces targeting major Russian energy infrastructure while

Mother-daughter duo fly USA flag for Yogasana on world stage

Ahmedabad, June 8: When Kemi Blake first took up yoga nearly a decade ago, she was not looking for medals. She wanted to become a contortionist.

China says India should be partner, not competitor

BEIJING, June 8: China on Monday urged India to maintain what it called the right strategic perception of bilateral relations, stressing that the

Traffic Lights and Trust: A Public Health Lesson from Shillongs Intersections By Benedicta Sthuti Kumar

Shillong has no traffic lights. At the busiest intersections in the city, where roads converge from impossible angles and traffic seems to be on

Coalition govt likely in PoKs Gilgit-Baltistan

ISLAMABAD, June 8: Pakistan-occupied Kashmirs Gilgit-Baltistan region appears headed for a coalition government after no party secured a majority

Gari sochipgiparangko police sandienga

SHILLONG: Adita sal skang Shillong-ni dingtang dingtang bakrango bolbri garirangko sochipe galanina bidingo sorkari nirokanggen ine Chief Ministe

Supreme Court to CBSE: Burn midnight oil to fix problem by Friday