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Aadhaar app crosses 31 crore downloads within five months of launch

So far, almost 40 lakh people have updated their mobile numbers using the new Aadhaar App. At the same time, around 850,000 people have used the App for updating their address, the IT Ministry said

22 Jun 2026 4:51 pm
Shiv Sena defeats UBT rival by 83 votes in Parbhani-Hingoli MLC election

The biennial elections were initially announced for 17 seats, including one bypoll. However, polling was required in only 11 constituencies after candidates of the ruling Mahayuti alliance secured unopposed victories in six seats

22 Jun 2026 4:35 pm
Nashik Police arrest Bafna Jewellers director in Rs 38 crore bank fraud case

According to police, Bafna initially availed a cash credit facility of Rs 90 lakh from TJSB Co-operative Bank in 1998. He repaid the amount over time, earning the trust of bank officials

22 Jun 2026 4:11 pm
Maharashtra weather update: Coastal districts brace for rain, Vidarbha swelters

IMD has forecast active monsoon conditions along the coast and across parts of western Maharashtra, while eastern districts are expected to see only scattered rainfall and persistently high temperatures

22 Jun 2026 4:01 pm
Russian drone strikes on cargo ship bound for Ukraine kills Egyptian crew member

Ukrainian officials said the vessel suffered severe damage and became unseaworthy. Ukraine also accused Russia of attacking two other cargo ships sailing under the flags of Palau and Belize

22 Jun 2026 2:59 pm
China hits back at US sanctions with curbs on American defence firms

China's Commerce Ministry said domestic companies would be prohibited from exporting dual-use items to the 10 sanctioned American firms. Dual-use products refer to goods and technologies that can be used for both civilian and military purposes

22 Jun 2026 2:41 pm
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister, to stay until successor is chosen

Starmer has served as prime minister since leading Labour to a decisive election victory in July 2024, ending years of Conservative rule. However, his government has faced increasing criticism over its handling of domestic issues, including the economy, public services and the cost-of-living crisis

22 Jun 2026 2:28 pm
Iran pulls out of four-party Switzerland talks over US stance

While Qatar and Pakistan sought to keep discussions going, Iran said it would not continue under threats and raised concerns over alleged violations of the Lebanon ceasefire

22 Jun 2026 1:52 pm
2 killed, 16 injured in APSRTC bus-lorry crash in Andhra Pradesh

A child and a student were killed while 16 others were injured after an APSRTC Ultra Deluxe bus collided with a lorry in Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa district. Authorities have launched an investigation into the accident

22 Jun 2026 12:13 pm
Maharashtra: Young leopard rescued from well in Ratnagiri's Lanja after 90-mins

A one-and-a-half-year-old male leopard was safely rescued after falling into a public well in Isavali village of Ratnagiri's Lanja taluka. Forest officials carried out a 90-minute operation using an iron cage before releasing the healthy leopard back into its natural habitat

22 Jun 2026 11:58 am
Pune Porsche case: Police seek cancellation of Vishal Agarwals bail

The application has been filed before the Shivajinagar sessions court through Special Public Prosecutor Shishir Hire and is expected to come up for hearing on Tuesday

22 Jun 2026 11:23 am
India, US line up multiple talks this week to advance trade deal: Sergio Gor

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced that US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will visit New Delhi for multiple rounds of talks with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

22 Jun 2026 11:04 am
US trade chief Jamieson Greer heads to India for key trade talks

The trip also follows recent remarks by Donald Trump, who said after meeting Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit that the two countries were very close to reaching a trade agreement

22 Jun 2026 9:57 am
US approves USD 428 million defence support packages for India

The notices, issued by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) and published in the Federal Register last week, were recently delivered to the US Congress. The proposed sales involve support services and logistics rather than new major defence equipment

22 Jun 2026 9:52 am
Donald Trump sees Iran talks as gateway to broader Middle East reset

As Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials in Switzerland on Sunday, senior administration figures described the negotiations as an opportunity to reduce regional tensions, prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and potentially expand the framework of cooperation established by the Abraham Accords

22 Jun 2026 9:49 am
Strait of Hormuz concerns cast shadow over Donald Trumps Iran deal

Former White House energy adviser Amos Hochstein argued that Iran's influence over the strait could become one of the most significant consequences of the agreement

22 Jun 2026 9:44 am
Donald Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Iran agreement

The criticism came as Vice President JD Vance continued talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland and administration officials defended the deal as the start of a diplomatic process aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon

22 Jun 2026 9:40 am
Seven killed, 60 in hospitals due to ammonia gas leak in Tamil Nadu

A total of 67 affected workers were rushed to local medical centres immediately after a major ammonia gas leak at a private seafood processing unit in Manjangaranai near Periyapalayam

22 Jun 2026 9:36 am
CJP urges farmers and students to join protest at Jantar Mantar

Abhijeet Dipke urged farmers, students and NEET re-exam aspirants to join the Jantar Mantar protest over alleged exam irregularities and demands for accountability

22 Jun 2026 9:33 am
Chhattisgarh: Bear, two cubs die after coming in contact with power line

According to preliminary information, an 11 kV high-voltage power line passing through the forest snapped and fell to the ground. The animals came in contact with the live wire and died on the spot

22 Jun 2026 9:30 am
West Bengal to introduce bills targeting public disorder and vandalism

The official said the Home Department is likely to place the proposed legislation before the state Cabinet for approval on Monday. The bills are expected to be tabled during the Budget Session of the Assembly, said the official in the state secretariat

22 Jun 2026 9:29 am
Ancient Roman tablet with enemy-harming spells discovered in Netherlands

It has been found to contain spells to invoke deities and demons to harm enemies. The tablet was found to invoke various deities and demons in the Egyptian style, but composed in ancient Greek

22 Jun 2026 9:27 am
UK: Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer as resignation reports emerge

Starmer, who has long insisted he would fight any challenge to his leadership, now recognises his position is untenable after speaking with his government ministers, party funders, and trade union leaders over the past two days

22 Jun 2026 9:25 am
Leopard attack injures three villagers in Rajasthans Alwar

According to villagers, the leopard was first spotted moving through agricultural fields in the morning. A group of villagers attempted to drive the animal away, following which it attacked the three people

22 Jun 2026 9:21 am
PCMC cuts water supply by 15 per cent; Pawna dam storage falls to 19 per cent

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has reduced water supply by 15 per cent after Pawna Dam storage dropped to 19 per cent amid a delayed monsoon. The civic body has also revived the long-pending Pawna Dam-to-Nigdi Pipeline Project to strengthen the city's future water security

22 Jun 2026 9:20 am
US-Iran truce talks begin in Switzerland amid push for West Asia stability

These talks are being held under a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) finalised on June 17 by US President Donald Trump and Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian

22 Jun 2026 9:19 am
Ukraine strikes halt fuel sales in Crimea, five killed in attacks

Guv Sergey Aksyonov, the Kremlin-appointed head of Crimea, said that overnight Ukrainian strikes killed four people and wounded 28 others. He later said that local gas stations would halt all sales to non-state companies and individuals for an undefined period

22 Jun 2026 9:16 am
Recognise domestic abuse as the menace it is

One of the strongest takeaways from this film, as our report stated, is being aware of the forms of abuse.

22 Jun 2026 9:15 am
Please eat without complaining

Its inconvenient and unreasonable for people who love fruit to expect produce that is pure and untouched by any chemicals

22 Jun 2026 9:14 am
Seven killed in suspected ammonia leak at Tiruvallur seafood unit

The incident occurred at a private seafood processing facility in Kannigaipair village near Periyapalayam, where a large number of migrant workers from Assam, Odisha, and Jharkhand were employed. Many workers also resided within the factory premises

21 Jun 2026 10:25 pm
PM Modi inducts INS Dunagiri, INS Agray, and INS Sanshodhak into Indian Navy

PM Modi on Sunday commissioned three frontline naval platforms INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray into the Indian Navy in Kolkata. The vessels, built with over 75 per cent indigenous content, are expected to strengthen India's maritime security, surveillance and defence capabilities

21 Jun 2026 6:54 pm
PM Modi delays airport departure to avoid inconvenience for NEET candidates

After arriving at the airport around 1.15 pm, PM Modi chose to remain there until 2 pm instead of immediately proceeding to his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg, facilitating the smooth movement of candidates towards their examination centres

21 Jun 2026 4:54 pm
India rejects Pakistan Presidents remarks, says he has no locus standi

The MEA called these comments particularly absurd given Pakistans own abysmal record on human rights, which is a matter of global commentary. Pakistan's long history of systematically targeting and victimising minorities across various faiths is notorious

21 Jun 2026 12:23 pm
Donald Trump proposes renaming ICE to NICE, sparks debate online

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he has long considered the idea of rebranding the agency by adding an N, which he said would stand for National

21 Jun 2026 12:20 pm
NTA tells NEET UG 2026 candidates to stay calm and trust themselves

The exam is set to be conducted on Sunday, with authorities across the country implementing extensive security and logistical arrangements to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examination.

21 Jun 2026 12:18 pm
US-Iran talks begin as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz over Lebanon conflict

Key mediator Pakistan said technical-level talks will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating. Iran's joint military command said the strait was closed because of the US clear breach of its commitments by failing to end the war

21 Jun 2026 12:13 pm
Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir join key Iran-US negotiations in Switzerland

As a follow-up to the signing of the Islamabad MoU, technical-level talks will be held in Burgenstock, Switzerland, on Sunday, according to the prime minister's office

21 Jun 2026 12:09 pm
People from all walks of life joined Yoga Day celebrations: PM Modi

Leading the national observance from the heart of Kolkata, the Prime Minister emphasised this year's theme, Yoga for Healthy Ageing, and encouraged people to make yoga an integral part of their daily routine for long-term physical and mental well-being

21 Jun 2026 11:31 am
NTA rolls out multi-layered security measures for NEET-UG 2026 re-examination

Authorities have coordinated with central and state governments, police departments, district administrations and paramilitary forces to strengthen security and restore confidence in the country's largest medical entrance examination

21 Jun 2026 11:05 am
India cap has to be earned

There should be a clear months rest for our players in the year. India is blessed with talent and so you can rotate the players but that is cheapening the India cap

21 Jun 2026 9:31 am
Thousands to join International Yoga Day celebrations in southern US

This years events are focused on expanding outreach to cover underserved communities through Spanish-language yoga sessions and adaptive chair yoga for seniorse, according to organisers

21 Jun 2026 8:51 am
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz after Israel strikes on Lebanon kill at least 15

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least 16 people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement

21 Jun 2026 8:49 am
Indian man jailed for five years in UK-France immigrant smuggling case

According to the CPS, evidence recovered from Singhs mobile devices included messages, voice notes, images and videos linked to the smuggling network.

21 Jun 2026 8:45 am
Abhijeet Dipke vows to continue protest until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

Cockroach Janta Party protest for the second time in Jantar Mantar, calling for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhans resignation due to consistent exam leaks

21 Jun 2026 8:43 am
Khan Sir gets interim relief from court in coaching institute firing case

The court upheld a no-coercive action order, directing the police not to take any harsh action against him until the next hearing in connection with the coaching institute firing case

21 Jun 2026 8:40 am
Ladakh leaders defend Sonam Wangchuks participation in CJP protest

They asserted that he attended in his personal capacity and that his engagement with national issues would not undermine Ladakhs movement

21 Jun 2026 8:38 am
FIFA-AIFF Telangana Talent Academy launched to nurture young footballers

Located at the Gachibowli Stadium Complex, the Academy will provide year-round high-performance training, with residential facilities, education, medical care, nutrition, and mental wellness to the young talent of Indian football

21 Jun 2026 8:35 am
Mumbai, why so angry?

Youve been multi-lingual, multi-cultural, multi-coloured, multi-cuisine. By and large, youve been friendly.

21 Jun 2026 7:53 am
Who is Baal?

This victory makes Baal the natural candidate for kingship among the gods.

21 Jun 2026 7:50 am
Pune traffic relief in sight as PMRDA fast-tracks railway overbridges

The agreement aims to ensure the speedy and quality construction of Railway Overbridges (ROBs) and Railway Underpasses (RUBs) within the PMRDA jurisdiction, helping address several long-pending traffic bottlenecks in the region

21 Jun 2026 7:47 am