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World roundup: Won`t unfreeze Iran assets before deal, says Trump

US President Donald Trump has ruled out unfreezing Iranian assets before a deal with Tehran, while calling for more surgical strikes against Hezbollah. The Middle East conflict continues to intensify, with Israeli attacks killing at least 10 people in Gaza and ongoing tensions across the region

7 Jun 2026 11:10 pm
RTO employees to hold statewide strike on June 9, indefinite stir from June 16

The Maharashtra State Motor Vehicles Department (RTO) Employees` Union has alleged that officials have failed to resolve long-pending demands, including issues related to promotions, service rules, and employee benefits despite multiple rounds of talks

7 Jun 2026 10:46 pm
Telangana MBA student shot dead in US during pizza delivery; family alleges trap

The victim, identified as Anshul Kuncha, was killed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday. A native of Gundlapochampally in Telangana`s Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Anshul had moved to the US in 2023 to pursue a Master`s in Business Administration

7 Jun 2026 7:00 pm
Jantar Mantar protest was only a trailer; Pradhan must resign within 7 days: CJP

A day after the CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar, founder Abhijeet Dipke thanked participants and warned that the agitation would continue if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was not removed or did not resign within seven days

7 Jun 2026 6:25 pm
Maharashtra onion growers welcome norm changes but seek Rs 3,000 per quintal

Under the revised guidelines, the acceptable size range for onions has been expanded from 45-65 mm to 35-70 mm. The government has also relaxed standards relating to blemishes, colour variation, skin defects and minor sun damage

7 Jun 2026 1:39 pm
Pune Police raid late-night party, seize ganja and banned hookah products

The raid was conducted under the jurisdiction of the Lonikand police station following specific intelligence inputs regarding alleged violations at the event

7 Jun 2026 1:00 pm
IPL was a little too batting friendly

This years Indian Premier League favoured the batters because the pitches were so good even in the month of May when with the heat they are expected to get drier and help the spinners a lot more

7 Jun 2026 10:19 am
John Bolton is a bad guy: US President Donald Trump attacks former NSA

Trump, in his gaggle with press on Air Force One en route Chippewa Falls on Saturday (local time), said that Bolton wanted to go to war with anybody that talked.

7 Jun 2026 10:09 am
4.0 magnitude quake recorded in Afghanistan, no immediate damage reported

Afghanistan frequently experiences earthquakes, particularly in the Hindu Kush region, which lies in a highly active seismic zone, according to the Red Cross.

7 Jun 2026 10:08 am
LPG price hike: Domestic cylinder becomes costlier by Rs 29

Following the latest LPG price hike, the price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi has increased to Rs 942 from Rs 913.

7 Jun 2026 10:07 am
India and Nepal strengthen cooperation as Jaishankar meets Shisir Khanal

The discussions were held in a warm, friendly and constructive atmosphere, reflecting the unique and special ties between the two countries.

7 Jun 2026 10:06 am
Jill Biden says she wanted to keep diamond gifted by PM Modi

The ring went into a warehouse along with an infinitude of other presidential gifts, many of which are simply destroyed.

7 Jun 2026 10:04 am
US government defends White House ballroom as national security project

US president Donald Trumps lawyers argue that the ballroom has critical security features to guard against a range of threats, such as drones, ballistic missiles, and biohazards

7 Jun 2026 10:03 am
Taiwan zoo receives endangered red pandas from China amid cross-strait tensions

Taipei will send white-handed gibbons to Shanghai as part of the exchange, the Taipei Times said.

7 Jun 2026 10:02 am
US strikes Iranian radar sites after intercepting drones near Strait of Hormuz

Kuwaits foreign ministry called it blatant act of aggression, and asked for a ceasefire.

7 Jun 2026 10:01 am
Abhijeet Dipke leads Cockroach Janta Partys first offline protest in Delhi

Cockroach Janta Party gives education minister seven-day ultimatum: Quit or we march

7 Jun 2026 10:00 am
Magician trapped me: Worker rescued from drain in mysterious incident

The migrant worker claimed that he was trapped inside the drain for the last couple of days by some magician.

7 Jun 2026 9:58 am
Wont accept Ramalinga Reddys resignation: Karnataka CM

Shivakumar stressed that the matter would be addressed within the party and government rather than being allowed to escalate further.

7 Jun 2026 9:57 am
From house demolition to mosquito releases: The weeks strangest stories

After a night of drinking, American Erik Pierwaza is enraged because his wife demands a divorce. He then breaks their family house down with an excavator

7 Jun 2026 9:55 am
Lobo Lobo and VIVA

Wow, youve signed up Inter Milan, how did you manage to get an Italian team?

7 Jun 2026 7:34 am
The Chandala in the Vedas

The term gains far greater frequency and elaboration in later Dharmashastra literature as the doctrine of untouchability was endorsed forcefully.

7 Jun 2026 7:30 am
Iran launches fresh missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait amid rising tensions

The attacks came after the United States said it had struck Iranian radar sites and intercepted drones near the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain and Kuwait said most of the missiles were intercepted, with no reported casualties in the latest attacks

6 Jun 2026 8:31 pm
Finance Ministry not involved in printing NEET-UG re-exam papers: Government

The PIB Fact Check unit termed the claims fake and clarified that the Finance Ministry has no role in printing NEET-UG re-exam papers

6 Jun 2026 7:49 pm
AI could have prevented NEET paper leak: Sharad Pawar

Speaking in Pune, Sharad Pawar said the situation might not have arisen if modern technological tools had been implemented earlier in the conduct of national-level examinations

6 Jun 2026 7:31 pm
Sule vows Electoral Reform Bill to curb horse-trading in elections

Supriya Sule`s remarks come amid claims of inducements and pressure tactics ahead of the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections scheduled for June 18

6 Jun 2026 7:19 pm
Narrow escape for 30 passengers after bus overturns in Beed`s Kanifnath Ghat

Police said that the accident occurred at around 4 am in the Kanifnath Ghat section of Ashti tehsil while the bus was travelling from Pune to Nanded district in Maharashtra

6 Jun 2026 7:00 pm
Delhi fire: 15 patients continue recovery at Max Hospital, majority foreigners

According to the hospital, 13 of the patients are foreign nationals. Medical staff confirmed that 14 patients are being treated in ICUs and wards and all are in stable condition

6 Jun 2026 6:17 pm
Pune: Made in Pakistan label on bedsheet claim goes viral, cops launch probe

A viral social media claim over a Made in Pakistan label on a bedsheet bought at a Pune religious fair has triggered a police inquiry and sparked wider scrutiny of local market sales

6 Jun 2026 6:09 pm
PM Modi meets Economic Advisory Council to discuss growth and reforms

The meeting focused on reforms to improve ease of living and ease of doing business, while members also assessed the impact of the West Asia conflict on India and the global economy

6 Jun 2026 3:28 pm
Tech sector cuts over 1.16 lakh jobs so far, nearly 29,000 jobs lost in May

Major companies including Meta, Uber, PayPal and Cisco have reduced their workforce as they increase investments in artificial intelligence and operational restructuring

6 Jun 2026 3:03 pm
Security stepped up at CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke`s Maharashtra home

Maharashtra Police have increased security outside the Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke`s residence in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar as he leads a peaceful protest in Delhi over alleged exam and recruitment irregularities. Additional personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order

6 Jun 2026 2:25 pm
Delhi hotel fire: Cook arrested in Malviya Nagar blaze that killed 21

Delhi Police have arrested a hotel cook in connection with the Malviya Nagar hotel fire that killed 21 people, alleging negligence led to the blaze. The arrest comes after the hotel owner was taken into custody, while the investigation into the tragedy continues

6 Jun 2026 2:11 pm
Dipke leads youth protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged exam irregularities

Wearing cockroach masks and carrying flowers instead of anger, hundreds of young Indians gathered at Delhi`s Jantar Mantar to demand accountability and change

6 Jun 2026 1:59 pm
Putin rejects Zelensky meeting, vows to pursue Russias war goals

Russian President Vladimir Putin ruled out an immediate meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying there was no point in talks until concrete agreements were reached. Putin also pledged to continue Russias military campaign until its objectives are achieved

6 Jun 2026 1:49 pm
Mauritius limits entry of foreigners following Ebola outbreak

Mauritius has temporarily barred entry to foreign nationals who recently travelled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan following the Ebola outbreak. Citizens and eligible residents will be allowed entry but must undergo a 21-day quarantine

6 Jun 2026 12:53 pm
CBSE extends answer sheet verification deadline for Class 12 students

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the deadline for Class 12 students to apply for answer sheet verification and re-evaluation from June 6 to June 7. The move comes after technical issues and a surge in applications following the declaration of results

6 Jun 2026 12:21 pm
Southwest monsoon advances; heavy rainfall forecast in parts of Tamil Nadu

The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across Tamil Nadu till June 9 as the southwest monsoon advances. Heavy rain is expected in several districts, while fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea due to rough weather conditions

6 Jun 2026 11:39 am
Bird hit delays IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Mumbai for over an hour

An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Mumbai was delayed by more than an hour after a bird hit was reported shortly after departure. The aircraft returned for precautionary inspections and resumed its journey after being cleared by engineers

6 Jun 2026 11:21 am
Eight dead, 11 injured as pick-up vehicle collides with truck in Punjab

Eight members of a family, including women and children, were killed and 11 others injured after a pick-up vehicle carrying them to Beas for a relative`s last rites collided head-on with a truck in Punjab`s Ferozepur district

6 Jun 2026 11:13 am
DR Congo`s confirmed Ebola cases rise to 452, with 82 deaths: Govt

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 452 confirmed Ebola cases and 82 deaths amid a growing outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo strain. Health authorities have cited challenges including weak contact tracing, shortages of medical supplies and a significant funding gap

6 Jun 2026 10:25 am
Lebanese President slams Iran, Hezbollah chief over war, ceasefire stance

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun criticised Iran and Hezbollahs leadership, saying Lebanon should not be used to serve regional interests. He stressed that negotiations remain the only path to ending conflict and that the Lebanese people are exhausted by decades of war

6 Jun 2026 10:22 am
US shoots down Iranian drones, strikes radar sites near Strait of Hormuz

The US military said it shot down four Iranian attack drones headed towards the Strait of Hormuz and later struck coastal radar sites in Iran. Washington said the action was taken to protect maritime traffic and counter potential threats in the region

6 Jun 2026 10:19 am
Fish gut bacteria may play key role in regulating ocean health

A new study suggests bacteria in the intestines of bony fish help produce calcium carbonate, a mineral that supports ocean chemistry and acts as an important carbon sink, potentially influencing marine ecosystems

6 Jun 2026 10:17 am
Prince Andrew earned income by subletting cottages, report says

A report by the National Audit Office says Prince Andrew earned income by subletting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate, where he lived for years while paying only a nominal peppercorn rent

6 Jun 2026 10:15 am
Putin hails India as a reliable partner, vows to deepen ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin described India as a reliable partner and reaffirmed Moscows commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. He also praised Indias economic growth and independent foreign policy

6 Jun 2026 10:13 am
Congress leaders express displeasure over portfolio allocation in DKS cabinet

Senior Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy resigned from the Karnataka cabinet over portfolio allocation, while K. H. Muniyappa also voiced dissatisfaction. Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said the concerns would be addressed through discussions

6 Jun 2026 10:11 am
Ukrainian drones strike five ships in Russian-occupied waters

Ukrainian drones reportedly struck five ships in the Sea of Azov near Russian-occupied Mariupol and Berdyansk overnight. Azerbaijan said five of its citizens were killed and three others injured in attacks on two cargo vessels

6 Jun 2026 10:08 am
She taught us all a new way of seeing

An animation educator reflects on the legacy of the late graphic novelist Marjane Satrapi, whose masterwork, Persepolis, continues to stun readers with its visual language rooted in restraint and honesty

6 Jun 2026 10:06 am
US Senate approves USD 70 billion boost for ICE and Border Patrol

The US Senate has approved a bill allocating an additional USD 70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security for immigration enforcement. The legislation, backed by Republicans and opposed by Democrats, now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration

6 Jun 2026 10:05 am
Khan Sir named in FIR over vandalism at Patna coaching centre

Educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, has been named in an FIR linked to vandalism at his coaching institute in Patna. Police said he will be questioned as part of the investigation into the incident

6 Jun 2026 10:03 am