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Trump wins FTC case but loses bid to remove Fed Governor in SC rulings

In the first ruling, the Supreme Court blocked Trump from immediately firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations. In a narrow 5-4 decision, the court held that the president cannot remove officials at the independent Fed for any reason or no reason

29 Jun 2026 10:58 pm
Monsoon remains active in Maharashtra: Mahabaleshwar records highest rainfall

Mahabaleshwar recorded the highest rainfall at 21 mm during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am. Mumbai followed with 19 mm, while Dahanu and Parbhani received 15 mm each. Alibag and Ratnagiri recorded 11 mm each, Santacruz 10 mm, Gondia 8 mm, Beed 6 mm, and Jalgaon and Nagpur 4 mm each

29 Jun 2026 10:20 pm
Pune court extends Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary's police custody till July 3

A Pune court has extended the police custody of Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary till July 3 in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, allowing investigators more time to recreate the crime scene, recover evidence and probe the alleged conspiracy

29 Jun 2026 9:37 pm
US, Iran to hold talks in Doha on Tuesday, says Trump

US President Donald Trump said Iran has requested a meeting that will take place in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday. The announcement comes as Washington and Tehran seek to advance negotiations despite recent military tensions

29 Jun 2026 8:18 pm
Lightning strikes kill five, including two minors, across Jharkhand in 24 hours

A six-year-old boy also suffered burn injuries after lightning struck while children were plucking mangoes near their home in Garhwa

29 Jun 2026 7:41 pm
Five killed in shooting at Germany youth welfare centre; suspect arrested

Five people were killed and several others injured in a shooting at a youth welfare centre in Stade, Germany. Police arrested the suspected gunman and a second alleged perpetrator, saying there was no longer any danger to the public

29 Jun 2026 7:30 pm
Training aircraft crash-lands in UP's Kasganj, pilot safe; DGCA begins probe

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has stated that it is investigating the circumstances that led to the Cessna 152 training aircraft's crash landing

29 Jun 2026 7:26 pm
Operation Amistad: Indian Army sets up field hospital in quake-hit Venezuela

India has deployed a 41-member Army medical contingent, relief supplies, medical equipment, and a BHISHM Cube aboard two Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft to support ongoing rescue and relief operations

29 Jun 2026 6:19 pm
Delhi EV policy: Only electric auto-rickshaws to be registered in from 2027

The owners of BS-IV or older four-wheelers who scrap their vehicles and purchase an electric vehicle will receive a Rs 1 lakh scrapping incentive, officials said

29 Jun 2026 6:03 pm
Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation row: Eight accused sent to 14-day judicial custody

The accused were produced via video conferencing before the Special Judge of the Anti-Corruption Court after their earlier three-day judicial custody expired. Police did not seek their custody during the hearing

29 Jun 2026 5:13 pm
CM launches Farmer Cup 2026, aims to bring 50 lakh farmers under group farming

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launched the 'Satyamev Jayate Farmer Cup 2026', saying the initiative aims to bring 50 lakh farmers under group farming while promoting AI-driven agriculture, water conservation and women's participation in farming

29 Jun 2026 5:02 pm
Himachal suspends Shrikhand Mahadev, Kinnaur Kailash yatras over landslide risk

Officials cited the risk of landslides, flash floods, unstable glaciers, melting snow, rockfalls and difficult rescue operations as reasons for the decision

29 Jun 2026 4:43 pm
Father of Nasrapur rape-murder victim calls Pune court's verdict 'satisfactory'

The father of the three-year-old girl raped and murdered in Pune's Nasrapur welcomed the special court's verdict sentencing Bhimrao Kamble to death, saying it met the family's expectations and reflected the community's demand for justice.

29 Jun 2026 4:33 pm
Siya took Rs 1 crore from Ketan for shopping, passed it on to alleged lover

Police claim the duo planned the murder weeks in advance, staged a failed attempt on June 14, used a pre-decided signal before pushing Agarwal off Lohagad Fort on June 18, and intended to delay their marriage for three years to avoid suspicion

29 Jun 2026 4:17 pm
Uddhav Thackeray attacks Shinde, questions campaign against Fadnavis

Uddhav Thackeray accused the Shinde faction of using Balasaheb Thackeray's legacy after the Shiv Sena split and claimed a campaign was underway against Devendra Fadnavis within the BJP

29 Jun 2026 3:47 pm
Deadly European heatwave spreads east, over 1,300 excess deaths reported

Europe remains in the grip of its most intense heatwave on record, with soaring temperatures breaking all-time records across several countries and more than 1,300 excess deaths reported since June 21

29 Jun 2026 3:12 pm
Samruddhi Expressway accident: Five killed after car crashes into parked truck

The accident occurred near the Dhamangaon railway boundary at around 12.30 pm on Sunday, an official said. The victims were travelling to Akola to attend a function when their car rammed into a truck parked near the railway boundary

29 Jun 2026 3:06 pm
SC declines urgent hearing on PIL over Ram Temple donations

SC declines urgent hearing on PIL over Ram Temple donations. The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into alleged financial irregularities in donations received by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust

29 Jun 2026 1:52 pm
NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: Judicial custody of 10 accused extended till July 11

The accused were produced before the Rouse Avenue Court through video conferencing after the expiry of their earlier period of judicial custody

29 Jun 2026 1:38 pm
Kharge takes Rajya Sabha oath, reaffirms commitment to raise public issues

Reiterating the Opposition's role in Parliament, Kharge said it would continue to raise issues affecting citizens and ensure that public concerns receive due attention

29 Jun 2026 1:16 pm
Rohit Pawar launches 'Jail Bharo' agitation over farm loan waiver scheme

Addressing reporters before the protest began, the Karjat-Jamkhed MLA claimed the government had deployed a heavy police presence to discourage demonstrators and warned that a 'jail bharo' movement would be launched if the protest was suppressed

29 Jun 2026 12:52 pm
Nasrapur rape-murder case verdict: Pune court awards death penalty

The case has been widely cited as one of the fastest concluded trials in Maharashtras recent legal history, driven by swift police action, a detailed 1,200-page chargesheet, and day-to-day in-camera hearings before Special Judge SR Salunkhe

29 Jun 2026 12:25 pm
Two rescued after fire in Delhi's Keshav Puram

A fire broke out in the electricity meter board of a residential building in Delhi's Keshav Puram early Monday. Two people were rescued safely and no injuries were reported

29 Jun 2026 11:38 am
Vidarbha weather update: Heat persists as scattered rain hits parts of state

Amravati reported a maximum temperature of 31.0 degrees Celsius, a sharp drop of 4.2 degrees Celsius over the past 24 hours, along with heavy rainfall of 24.6 mm. Relative humidity remained high at 96 per cent

29 Jun 2026 11:23 am
Iran warns Bahrain of harsh response as West Asia tensions escalate

The warning comes after Iran claimed responsibility for targeting a US Navy base in Bahrain during attacks carried out on Friday and Saturday. Tehran alleged that the United States has been using military bases in the region to launch attacks on Iranian territory

29 Jun 2026 11:17 am
Nadda to launch SSBSK child healthcare programme

Union Health Minister JP Nadda will launch the Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram, a national programme aimed at providing integrated healthcare for children up to 36 months

29 Jun 2026 9:58 am
Three rescued after fire in Delhi residential building

Three people were rescued after a fire broke out in the electric meter panel of a residential building in Delhi's Keshav Puram. No casualties were reported

29 Jun 2026 9:46 am
US, Iran to hold Doha talks after pausing attacks

The US and Iran have agreed to temporarily halt attacks and meet in Doha on Tuesday for talks focused on security in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions

29 Jun 2026 9:44 am
PM Modi attends Seychelles National Day, vows stronger India-Seychelles ties

The National Day celebrations were held on Sunday, with Prime Minister Modi attending the event as the Guest of Honour during his State visit to the archipelagic nation

29 Jun 2026 9:38 am
Ram Mandir donations case: Police raid houses of eight accused

Police teams carried out searches at the homes of the accused, including Lav Kush Mishra, Avinash Shukla and Ramashankar Yadav, the sources said

29 Jun 2026 9:35 am
Area around the Gateway needs decongesting

The buses are parked ahead of a line of cabs at the kerb adding to a very crowded situation

29 Jun 2026 9:33 am
Three paramilitary troops killed in attack on Sindh Rangers facility in Karachi

Pakistans military said, as the country battles a surge in violence

29 Jun 2026 9:33 am
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,450 as rescue operations continue

On behalf of Venezuelan authorities, Rodriguez offered his deepest condolences to the thousands of victims of the natural disaster

29 Jun 2026 9:30 am
US wildfire tragedy: Three firefighters die as blaze engulfs crews in Colorado

The Knowles and Gore fires subsequently merged with other blazes to form the Snyder Fire, the Department of the Interior said

29 Jun 2026 9:25 am
TMC factional feud deepens as Mamata camp files fresh police complaints

The complaints, filed by TMCs joint national secretary Dola Sen, came a day after the partys Kalighat wing had approached the Pragati Maidan and New Town police with similar allegations against the breakaway camp

29 Jun 2026 9:21 am
Over 100 girls fall ill after drinking water at Jharkhand school in Garhwa

Following the incident, the authorities have suspended the warden, a teacher, and the cook

29 Jun 2026 9:19 am
India, Seychelles unveil 19 outcomes; PM Modi commits USD 175 million package

The PM also announced Indias Special Economic Package (SEP) worth USD 175 million

29 Jun 2026 9:13 am
Seven arrested in Thrissur drug cases; 308 grams of MDMA seized

They seized a total of 308 grams of MDMA after recovering part of the synthetic drug from the private parts of one of the women

29 Jun 2026 9:10 am
29 Jun 2026 9:07 am
Police recreate Lohagad Fort murder scene with Siya Goyal, co-accused

Pune rural police took prime accused Siya Goyal and co-accused Chetan Chaudhary to Lohagad Fort to recreate the alleged murder of realtor Ketan Agrawal using a human-sized dummy

29 Jun 2026 9:07 am
Ukraines drone assault ignites major oil refinery in Russia

The campaign has choked Russian fuel supplies and military deliveries

29 Jun 2026 9:03 am
Over 500 trees felled for iron ore road in Chhattisgarh without forest nod

State-owned Steel Authority of India Ltds (SAIL)s unit, Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), which has been allotted the Rowghat mine, confirmed trees had been cut, but denied any violation and maintained the road was built within an area for which statutory forest clearance had already been granted.

29 Jun 2026 9:01 am
Lessons from a forgotten despot

Recent happenings in Venezuela should serve as a reminder of how lucky some countries are to not have narcissists in charge

29 Jun 2026 8:59 am
Common pesticide may disrupt bumblebee reproduction, scientists find

Scientists at Georgia Tech found that sulfoxaflor can interfere with reproduction and alter gene activity in bumblebees

29 Jun 2026 8:59 am
Scientists discover largest scorpion ever known that lived 415 million years ago

Now, researchers have confirmed that this formidable creature, Praearcturus gigas, was the largest scorpion species ever known, pushing back the timeline for giant arthropods by tens of millions of years.

29 Jun 2026 8:55 am
IMD predicts thunderstorms, rainfall across Maharashtra over the next few days

The weather office has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies with thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall in Mumbai over the next few days. Thane and Palghar are also expected to witness thunderstorms, heavy showers, and gusty winds

28 Jun 2026 7:46 pm
DGCA orders probe after trainee pilot injured by aircraft propeller in Kanpur

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation after a trainee pilot was injured by the running propeller of a training aircraft at Kanpur's Chakeri Airport during a night instructional flying session

28 Jun 2026 6:56 pm
Maharashtra weather update: IMD issues orange alert for Vidarbha

According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Nagpur, the southwest monsoon remains active and normal over Vidarbha, bringing fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall across the region. The IMD said favourable conditions continue for the monsoon to advance further into parts of the North Arabian Sea

28 Jun 2026 4:00 pm
'Not Siya, Chetan pushed Ketan Agarwal': Cops recreate Lohagad Fort murder scene

Police on Sunday recreated the alleged murder of Ketan Agarwal at Lohagad Fort near Pune with accused Siya Goyal as investigators reconstructed the sequence of events. According to police, Goyal allegedly disclosed details of the conspiracy during the reenactment

28 Jun 2026 3:52 pm
Indian mangoes steal the spotlight at Washingtons Dupont Circle Mango Festival

Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra said the festival has grown rapidly over the years and has become an annual attraction. The Ambassador said visitors had gathered not only for mangoes but also to experience Indian cuisine

28 Jun 2026 9:52 am