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Union Cabinet hails Modi as longest-serving elected PM

The Union Cabinet passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India`s longest-serving elected prime minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru`s record

10 Jun 2026 5:00 pm
CJP to protest in Pune on June 11; Dipke demands Pradhan`s resignation

Addressing a press conference in Pune on Wednesday, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke claimed that students across the country had suffered due to issues linked to examinations such as NEET, CBSE and CUET

10 Jun 2026 4:09 pm
Woman dies after devotees boat capsizes in Godavari river in Beed dsitrict

The boat was about to head to Purushottampuri, a shrine dedicated to Lord Purushottam, located about 20 km from Majalgaon tehsil

10 Jun 2026 2:37 pm
Italy PM Giorgia Meloni congratulates Narendra Modi on record tenure

PM Modi on Wednesday became India`s longest-serving Prime Minister, marking 12 years at the helm of the Central government. He crossed former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru`s record with 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister

10 Jun 2026 2:23 pm
India prepared for oil market volatility amid West Asia tensions: Hardeep Puri

Puri said the government has successfully managed fluctuations in global oil markets over the past several months and will continue to closely monitor the situation

10 Jun 2026 1:58 pm
Uttar Pradesh: Woman killed as bus overturns Hardoi; many injured

A 32-year-old woman was killed and 20 people injured in two separate road accidents in Uttar Pradesh`s Hardoi and Bahraich districts. Police said a bus overturned after the driver allegedly fell asleep

10 Jun 2026 1:47 pm
Pune Municipal Corporation receives bomb threat email, headquarters evacuated

The Pune Municipal Corporation evacuated its headquarters after receiving an email threatening a bomb blast at the main building and the mayor`s office. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad launched a thorough search, while authorities barred entry to the premises

10 Jun 2026 1:22 pm
US House passes USD 70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill for Trump

The legislation, known as the Secure America Act, passed 214-212 largely along party lines and now heads to Trump`s desk for his signature

10 Jun 2026 12:40 pm
Jammu and Kashmir: Two soldiers killed in accidental blast near LoC at Uri

Two Army personnel from the 8 Rashtriya Rifles were killed in an accidental explosion near the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir`s Baramulla district. The soldiers, both from Maharashtra, succumbed to their injuries at an Army hospital in Srinagar

10 Jun 2026 12:02 pm
Maharashtra: Motorcyclist crushed to death as cement mixer truck topples in Pune

The cement mixer truck suddenly overturned while negotiating a turn at the Navale chowk and fell onto the motorcycle, crushing the rider underneath, officials from Narhe police station said

10 Jun 2026 11:57 am
Congress demands removal of Girish Mahajan over remarks on Operation Blue Star

The Congress has accused Mahajan of making anti-national remarks and of insulting the Indian Armed Forces during a recent visit to Punjab

10 Jun 2026 11:51 am
Public service is biggest test of governance, says PM Modi on milestone day

On this occasion, PM Modi shared his thoughts on social media platform X. He said, Public service is the biggest test of good governance. Only a person who works continuously with humility, dedication and dutifulness earns public trust

10 Jun 2026 11:50 am
Rs 1.49 crore ganja seized from truck in Nagpur, two Odisha men arrested

The police`s Social Security Branch intercepted the truck near an eatery on the Outer Ring Road in Maharashtra`s Nagpur city on Tuesday morning. During a detailed search, it recovered 150.52 kg of ganja concealed behind 21.26 tonnes of steel coils, a police official said

10 Jun 2026 11:45 am
Taliban says Pakistani airstrikes kill 13 civilians in eastern Afghanistan

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Wednesday that the strikes took place on Tuesday night and also left 14 women and children injured

10 Jun 2026 11:17 am
US envoy congratulates PM Modi after he surpasses Nehrus elected tenure record

Prime Minister Modi achieved the milestone on Wednesday after completing 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister, surpassing the record held by India`s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru

10 Jun 2026 10:46 am
PM Modi becomes India`s longest-serving elected PM; surpasses Jawaharlal Nehru

With 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister, PM Modi overtook Nehru`s tenure calculated from 1952 onwards, when the country`s first general elections were held and a democratically elected government took charge

10 Jun 2026 10:03 am
Nigeria set to evacuate citizens from South Africa amid violence

Nigeria will evacuate the first batch of its citizens from South Africa following reports of attacks on foreign nationals and growing anti-immigration protests. The government said the operation will be fully funded and returnees will receive support upon arrival

10 Jun 2026 9:15 am
US urges global action to contain Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda

United States on Tuesday urged countries around the world to step up efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, saying Washington has already mobilised extensive resources and that broader international action is needed

10 Jun 2026 9:08 am
US completes strikes on Iranian military targets after Apache helicopter downed

US military carried out strikes on Iranian military infrastructure after an American Army Apache helicopter was allegedly brought down near the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM described the operation as a self-defence response ordered by President Donald Trump

10 Jun 2026 9:06 am
White House official calls artificial intelligence `magical technology`

White House science adviser Michael Kratsios described artificial intelligence as a magical technology and stressed the need to make it accessible to all Americans. Speaking at the Presidential AI Challenge awards, he highlighted AI education and student innovation

10 Jun 2026 9:02 am
Mexico pledges continued aid for Cuba despite US blockade

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed her government`s commitment to providing humanitarian aid to Cuba, citing longstanding solidarity and the island nation`s economic challenges. She also criticised US policies toward Cuba and backed the principle of self-determination

10 Jun 2026 8:57 am
Final blast connects Zoji La Tunnel, bringing J-K and Ladakh closer

The Zoji La Tunnel achieved a major milestone as the final 2.5 metres were blasted through, connecting its two ends. The world`s longest single-tube bi-directional tunnel will cut travel time between Kashmir and Ladakh from 1.5 hours to just 15 minute

10 Jun 2026 8:13 am
Power cuts and diesel restrictions put Pune hospitals under pressure

Frequent power cuts and restrictions on diesel sales in portable cans have left Pune`s private hospitals struggling to run backup generators. The IMA Pune has urged the district administration to ensure emergency fuel availability for critical healthcare services

10 Jun 2026 8:11 am
Preserve Mumbais green cover at any cost

We now want to create a lush, thriving forest that will inspire future generations, the minister stated.

10 Jun 2026 8:06 am
The Titan that couldve been Titanic!

Hows everyone going gaga over a seemingly corporate film?

10 Jun 2026 8:05 am
Tensions escalate in PoJK as protests spread and over 50 UK MPs raise concerns

Protests intensified across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) after deadly clashes left seven civilians dead. Internet blackouts, a shutdown strike and reported arrests have drawn concern from more than 50 British MPs over the deteriorating situation

10 Jun 2026 8:02 am
Japan`s Utsunomiya captures wild black bear after days-long search

Authorities in Japan`s Utsunomiya captured a wild black bear after a dramatic multi-day search that led to school closures and stay-indoors advisories. The incident comes amid a rise in bear sightings and attacks in urban areas across the country

10 Jun 2026 8:01 am
West Bengal Trinamool Congress leader held in case of extortion

TMC leader and former Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation chairman Sabyasachi Dutta was arrested from North 24 Parganas in connection with an alleged extortion and criminal intimidation case. Police said the arrest stems from a businessman`s complaint over a Rs 1 crore demand

10 Jun 2026 7:58 am
NEET-UG re-exam: Parliamentary panel to question NTA, Health and officials

op officials from the Health and Education ministries, NTA and NMC will appear before a parliamentary panel to explain the conduct of the NEET-UG re-exam. The meeting follows the cancellation of the May 3 test and concerns over alleged paper leaks and student distress

10 Jun 2026 7:56 am
Indian Coast Guard rescues 24 seafarers from missile-hit tanker off Oman

Indian Coast Guard rescued 24 Indian seafarers from the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex after it was struck by missiles off the coast of Oman. The rescue operation was launched following an alert from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre

10 Jun 2026 7:53 am
Congress, RJD slam reduction in subsidised LPG cylinders under Ujjwala scheme

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit launched a sharp attack on the government, claiming that the reduction in subsidies reflected a decline in welfare measures

9 Jun 2026 8:38 pm
Retired Pune IT professional duped of Rs 4.43 crore in investment scam

The fraudsters reportedly posed as stock market experts and lured the victim with promises of exceptionally high returns on investments. They allegedly displayed fake profits worth more than Rs 26 crore on a fraudulent trading platform, officials said

9 Jun 2026 8:28 pm
IRCTC launches crackdown on unauthorised e-catering operators

The move is aimed at protecting passengers from food safety risks, cyber fraud and financial losses linked to unauthorised websites and mobile applications that misuse IRCTC`s branding and services, an official statement said

9 Jun 2026 8:13 pm
Over 5,200 road users counselled during railway safety campaign in Solapur

As part of the campaign, railway officials counselled 5,217 road users on safety practices while crossing railway tracks. In addition, 201 gatemen and railway staff members received guidance on operational safety and vigilance

9 Jun 2026 7:47 pm
Maharashtra to reorganise government departments, cabinet clears key reforms

The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved a major restructuring of state government departments, increasing their number from 33 to 45 to improve administrative efficiency and decision-making. It also cleared amendments to the Maharashtra GST Act and MIDC Act

9 Jun 2026 7:29 pm
TCS may soon have as many AI agents as human employees, says Chairman

Addressing the company`s 31st Annual General Meeting, Chandrasekaran said that TCS is investing in building AI agents for internal operations, solution frameworks, and client-specific work

9 Jun 2026 6:44 pm
Maharashtra sets up panel to study onion price crash, export policy impact

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday constituted an expert sub-committee to examine the sharp decline in onion prices and assess the impact of the Centres export policy on the sector over the past seven to eight years

9 Jun 2026 6:24 pm
Jet fuel costs jump 10 per cent, reach Rs 114.5 per litre in Mumbai

Jet fuel for domestic airlines will now cost Rs 115 per litre, up from Rs 104.927. Under the new framework, the rate will be locked in for up to three years for airlines that choose to opt into the government-backed price stabilisation scheme

9 Jun 2026 6:00 pm
NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: Delhi court rejects bail plea of Manisha Waghmare

A Delhi court on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of Manisha Waghmare, an accused in the NEET (UG) 2026 paper leak case being investigated by the CBI. The Rouse Avenue Court passed the order after hearing both the prosecution and defence arguments in detail

9 Jun 2026 5:58 pm
Congress attacks Centre over reduction in subsidised Ujjwala LPG refills

The opposition party claimed that the move would further burden economically weaker families and force many beneficiaries to return to traditional cooking methods due to the rising cost of LPG refills

9 Jun 2026 4:42 pm
Trump says Israel, Iran agreed to `leave each other alone for another week`

Trump said discussions with Iran were continuing and suggested that negotiators could gain greater clarity on the outcome within the next few days

9 Jun 2026 4:28 pm
US helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz; Donald Trump says crew unharmed

The cause of the crash was not immediately known, and US military officials had yet to provide detailed information on the circumstances surrounding the incident

9 Jun 2026 4:16 pm
India`s salary hikes may reach 10.2 per cent in FY27, FinTech roles leading

India is expected to witness average salary hikes of 8.6 per cent to 10.2 per cent in FY27, led by high-growth sectors such as EV, FinTech, healthcare and energy, according to a TeamLease report. IT support executives, electrical engineers and Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai and Ahmedabad are set to see strong growth

9 Jun 2026 4:03 pm
Police seize ganja worth Rs 10 crore in Kanpur

Uttar Pradesh Police seized around six quintals of ganja worth an estimated Rs 10 crore in Kanpur and arrested several alleged drug smugglers. The consignment was reportedly meant for distribution across Kanpur and nearby districts as officials probe the trafficking network

9 Jun 2026 2:31 pm
Latur tribunal cancels gift deed after man fails to take care of octogenarian

In its order issued, the tribunal observed that the responsibility to care for senior citizens is not merely a moral obligation but a legally enforceable condition when property is transferred on such assurances

9 Jun 2026 2:28 pm
SC flags 40-year delay in murder appeal, questions Allahabad HC pendency

The case involved Vijay Singh, who was convicted of murdering his brother in 1985 and sentenced to life imprisonment. His appeal remained pending before the high court for four decades before being dismissed earlier this year

9 Jun 2026 2:27 pm
Khan Sir gets relief as Patna court stays arrest in coaching centre firiing case

A Patna court has granted interim relief to educator Khan Sir by staying his arrest in the coaching centre firing case. While his anticipatory bail plea remains pending, the court directed police not to take coercive action and sought the case diary and his criminal record

9 Jun 2026 2:27 pm
UN Chief says no military solution to West Asia conflicts, backs negotiation

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over renewed tensions in West Asia, urging all parties to stop attacks, exercise restraint and fully respect ceasefire agreements in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran

9 Jun 2026 2:13 pm
BRICS agriculture meeting begins in Indore, focus on food security and trade

As part of this conference, held under India`s BRICS chairmanship, the Agriculture Working Group will hold deliberations till June 11 with officials from member countries

9 Jun 2026 2:00 pm
WHO warns of rapid Ebola spread in DRC, Uganda reports cases

DRC has reported 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths, while Uganda has recorded 19 cases and three deaths linked to the outbreak

9 Jun 2026 12:38 pm