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Rajnath Singh stresses defence self-reliance at Nagpur facility launch

He was speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony for a 10,000-tonne aluminium extrusion press at the state-owned Yantra India Limited (YIL) in Ambajhari, Nagpur.The new facility will help reduce dependence on imports of critical aluminium components

19 Jun 2026 4:44 pm
Raigad ACB arrests revenue official, peon for accepting Rs 30,000 bribe

Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a revenue official and a peon in Raigad for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe to process a land-related proposal. The duo was caught in a trap laid by the ACB after the complainant reported the alleged demand

19 Jun 2026 4:07 pm
India calls Pakistan 'Frankenstein state' at UN, accuses it of backing terrorism

Responding to remarks by Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), India's First Secretary to the UN, Anupama Singh, rejected allegations against India and reiterated

19 Jun 2026 3:59 pm
Israeli minister says 'all of Lebanon must burn' after deaths of four soldiers

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sparked controversy after calling for a major escalation in Lebanon following the deaths of four Israeli soldiers

19 Jun 2026 3:33 pm
Ebola cases in DR Congo rise to 896, death toll reaches 232

Health authorities recorded 21 new confirmed cases, including six deaths in the eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu and said more than 6,300 contacts are being monitored

19 Jun 2026 2:44 pm
PM Modi to distribute PM-VBRY incentives today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute incentives worth around Rs 2,400 crore under the PM-Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, aimed at promoting job creation, formal employment and social security coverage

19 Jun 2026 12:43 pm
CJP writes to PM Modi over student suicides, examination controversies

In a letter addressed to the prime minister, Abhijeet Dipke said the country was facing a serious crisis affecting students and their mental well-being

19 Jun 2026 12:29 pm
Kharge, Congress leaders wish Rahul Gandhi on his birthday

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and the Congress party extended birthday wishes to Rahul Gandhi, praising his commitment to constitutional values, social justice, and the voices of the marginalised

19 Jun 2026 12:20 pm
Lucknow: NEET aspirant, 17, dies by suicide days before re-exam

A 17-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Lucknow ahead of the June 21 re-examination. Family members said she was under stress following the cancellation of the original NEET-UG 2026 exam

19 Jun 2026 11:03 am
Gulf allies see Iran deal as transformative

According to Vance, regional governments viewed the Obama-era accord as empowering Iran and enabling its influence across the Middle East

19 Jun 2026 9:50 am
Iran orders swift clearance for ships crossing Strait of Hormuz after US deal

The SNSC said under the MoU, no fee will be charged for 60 days for passage by ships requesting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, and all the expenses will be covered by the Iranian government

19 Jun 2026 9:47 am
US military lifts blockade on Iranian ports after agreement with Tehran

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled the details of a new agreement with Iran that, he said, would prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create an opportunity for a broader diplomatic reset across the Middle Eas

19 Jun 2026 9:44 am
US Senator Mark Warner hopes Modi-Trump talks strengthen India-US ties

The senator said he was particularly puzzled by Trump's decision last year to sharply increase tariffs on Indian goods

19 Jun 2026 9:41 am
Rahul Gandhi launches nationwide education campaign over exam and fee concerns

Launching 'Chhatron Ki Goonj', Rahul Gandhi called on students affected by paper leaks, exam issues and high fees to share their concerns

19 Jun 2026 9:38 am
NEET-UG re-exam: Dharmendra Pradhan stresses integrity, transparency

Pradhan emphasised the importance of maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency and efficiency in the examination process and directed all concerned authorities to remain vigilant and fully prepared for the free and fair conduct of the re-examination

19 Jun 2026 9:35 am
Mamata Banerjee's longtime PSO removed, TMC raises security concerns

In a post on X, the TMC alleged, Removing the long-serving security personnel is not administrative action, it is a calculated move to isolate and endanger her

19 Jun 2026 9:32 am
ED arrests YSRCP leader's son in Andhra Pradesh liquor scam probe

The premises of the father-son duo were raided by the central agency a few days back. K Sunil Kumar has been arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after he was questioned as part of the investigation

19 Jun 2026 9:29 am
Children under 15 barred from social media as UAE introduces new rules

Teenagers aged 15 and 16 will be allowed to use social media platforms subject to enhanced safeguards, including age-appropriate content controls, restrictions on interaction with unknown users, screen-time management tools and parental supervision features

19 Jun 2026 9:26 am
Ukraine launches major drone attack on Moscow, oil refinery hit again

Russia and Ukrainecarried out another exchange of war dead on Thursday, with Moscow receiving 33 bodies, and Ukraine 522 bodies

19 Jun 2026 9:22 am
AI study warns nearly 30,000 plant species face extinction worldwide

The research, revealed that flowering times have shifted by 2.5 days per decade on average. However, only 18 per cent of plant species and 0.6 per cent of fungi have been assessed for extinction risk, leaving huge gaps

19 Jun 2026 9:19 am
Iran-US peace agreement signed electronically, claims Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the signing of the agreement at the highest level of the respective governments demonstrates the commitment of both sides to a diplomatic resolution of the conflict

19 Jun 2026 9:15 am
New York: Times Square shooting triggers panic, one person injured

A shooting in New York City's Times Square left one person injured and sparked panic among tourists and visitors. Police took a suspect into custody after the incident, which occurred hours after the Knicks championship parade and during ongoing World Cup-related event

19 Jun 2026 9:06 am
Address concerns of BEST committee immediately

Operators stated this was not about the vehicles but driver training, handling and maintenance

19 Jun 2026 8:51 am
Its not Orrys fault. Its ours

Documentarian Kavya Karnatac, who usually highlights social issues, recently interviewed the social media viral sensation. We ask: Did we really need to know more about him?

19 Jun 2026 8:48 am
PM Modi addresses diaspora in Paris; Israel vows to continue Lebanon operations

PM Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Paris and highlighted India's growth story, while Israel said it would continue military operations in southern Lebanon despite a US-Iran agreement

18 Jun 2026 11:00 pm
Maharashtra seeks six Gadchiroli iron ore mines to build green steel hub

The project is expected to attract investments worth Rs 3 lakh crore, generate lakhs of jobs, and help Maharashtra emerge as a leading steel-producing region by 2030

18 Jun 2026 8:29 pm
Over 10,000 tramadol capsules seized in joint raid by FDA and Pune cops

According to officials, the Pune Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) received confidential information that a man was allegedly selling prescription medicines without the required licences

18 Jun 2026 8:27 pm
Pune: Self-styled godman, 7 aides held after woman alleges sexual assault

According to police, the case came to light after a complaint was filed on June 16. An FIR was registered immediately, and all eight accused were taken into custody

18 Jun 2026 7:17 pm
PM Modi to release Rs 18,880 crore under PM-KISAN scheme on June 21

More than Rs 18,880 crore will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of over 9.44 crore farmers across the country, including more than 2.18 crore women beneficiaries. With this disbursement, the total amount released under the PM-KISAN scheme since its launch in 2019 will exceed Rs 4.46 lakh crore

18 Jun 2026 7:09 pm
Three held over petrol bomb attack on RSS office in Ranchi

Police are investigating possible links between the accused and terror organisations, including suspected connections with Pakistan-based networks, officials said

18 Jun 2026 6:57 pm
ICAI says examination records are safe, dismisses breach rumours

The institute clarified that the portal mentioned in the posts is used only for examiner training and is not connected to examination records

18 Jun 2026 6:42 pm
Russian air defence shoots down 180 Ukrainian drones amid major attack on Moscow

Russian air defence systems shot down around 180 Ukrainian drones during a large-scale attack on Moscow, officials said. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin described it as the biggest drone assault on the Russian capital in two years

18 Jun 2026 6:23 pm
Palghar district unveils new measures to improve maternal and child health

To address geographical challenges in remote areas such as Jawhar, Mokhada, and Talasari, the administration has deployed a multi-tier Maternal and Child Control Room system

18 Jun 2026 5:59 pm
Gunfire erupts at airport in Niger capital, military launches security operation

The incident comes months after a major attack on the airport and adjoining military drone base claimed by the Islamic State in the Sahel

18 Jun 2026 5:58 pm
Fire guts EV showroom, three shops in Surat; several electric vehicles damaged

A major fire broke out at an EV showroom in Surat's Adajan area on Thursday morning, spreading to three nearby shops and damaging several electric vehicles. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the blaze is under investigation

18 Jun 2026 5:25 pm
PM Modi meets top CEOs in Paris, highlights Indias growing innovation potential

During meetings with executives from Mistral AI, Alstom and Saint-Gobain, discussions focused on opportunities in artificial intelligence, railway modernisation, manufacturing, sustainability and investment expansion in India

18 Jun 2026 5:23 pm
Pakistan says US-Iran deal paves way for Hormuz reopening

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the US and Iran have electronically signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, paving the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the 107-day conflict

18 Jun 2026 4:20 pm
Delhi Police bust inter-state child trafficking racket, 13 held

Delhi Police have dismantled an alleged inter-state child trafficking syndicate, arresting 13 accused, including traffickers, buyers, mediators and a hospital owner. Five infants were rescued during operations across Delhi, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and other states

18 Jun 2026 4:13 pm
Russia shows interest in BrahMos as India explores expanded production

Russia has expressed interest in inducting the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, with discussions underway on increasing production capacity to meet future requirements, according to BrahMos Aerospace Chief Jaiteerth Joshi

18 Jun 2026 4:01 pm
Iran says missile capabilities not up for negotiation after US deal

Iran has ruled out any future negotiations with the US over its missile programme, insisting that its defence capabilities are not open for discussion. The statement came after Washington and Tehran signed a framework agreement aimed at ending their war

18 Jun 2026 3:54 pm
NEET aspirant dies after falling from Ahmedabad apartment days before retest

The incident occurred ahead of the rescheduled NEET-UG 2026 examination, which was announced after the original test was cancelled over allegations of paper leaks and irregularities

18 Jun 2026 3:20 pm
Doctor arrested after newlywed wife's suicide; family alleges dowry abuse

Her family claimed that while everything appeared normal before the wedding, she allegedly began facing difficulties and harassment soon after moving into her matrimonial home

18 Jun 2026 3:07 pm
Former Reliance executive Gautam Doshi remanded in judicial custody in ED case

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has remanded former Reliance Communications executive Gautam Bhailal Doshi to judicial custody till July 1 in an alleged money laundering case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate. The agency alleges his involvement in the group's financial operations

18 Jun 2026 2:25 pm
Ranchi RSS office attack: Police detain four, SIT begins investigation

Police have detained four people in connection with the petrol bomb attack on the RSS provincial office in Ranchi. A Special Investigation Team and the NIA are probing the incident, with CCTV footage and forensic evidence providing crucial leads

18 Jun 2026 12:46 pm
Act firmly against pranksters causing alarm

Following the alert, there was a detailed search of the train and all its coaches.

18 Jun 2026 9:55 am
Kane you believe this?

Series in England yet to be completed, 10,000-run mark imminent, and only 35. Yet, New Zealand great Williamson decides to put a full stop to international cricket

18 Jun 2026 9:54 am
Donald Trump says Iran deal will help push global oil prices lower

At a press conference after the G7 summit in France, Trump said energy markets had reacted positively to the agreement and the easing of tensions in the Gulf

18 Jun 2026 9:49 am
Donald Trump thanks Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin for staying neutral on Iran

At a press conference after the G7 summit in France, Trump said he personally urged Xi not to provide military assistance to Tehran during the conflict and expressed appreciation for Beijing's response

18 Jun 2026 9:48 am
Donald Trump leaves door open for Irans civilian nuclear programme

At a press conference after the G7 summit in France, Trump reiterated that Iran would never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon but suggested there could be room for discussion on nuclear activities intended for civilian purposes

18 Jun 2026 9:47 am
Donald Trump unveils Iran deal, pushes for broader Middle East peace pact

Trump said the agreement would end the current conflict and launch negotiations towards a comprehensive settlement while preserving the option of renewed military action if Iran failed to comply

18 Jun 2026 9:44 am