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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
India-US tech ties expand into chips, AI and critical minerals collaboration

Speaking at a high-level roundtable in Washington this week, hosted by the US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum, Indias Ambassador to the US, Vinay Kwatra, said the two countries have complementary strengths in emerging technologies

28 Jun 2026 9:46 am
Trump warns Iran after fresh US air strikes over Strait of Hormuz attack

In a Truth Social post, Trump said US aircraft had struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations as well as coastal radar sites. United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN! It is very possible that they will never learn

28 Jun 2026 9:41 am
India cautions its citizens against undertaking Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with in

According to the MEA, many of the affected pilgrims had opted for tours organised by private travel operators

28 Jun 2026 9:32 am
PM Modi to address nation in 135th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' today

The much-anticipated broadcast, which has become a significant platform for the Prime Minister to share his thoughts on key national issues, policy initiatives, and inspirational stories, will once again reach millions of listeners across the country and abroad

28 Jun 2026 9:29 am
Pakistan seen as peacemaker in Iran-US deal: PM Sharif

The US and Iran have agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days after talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, held in Switzerland last week.

28 Jun 2026 9:14 am
Rwandas royal Inyambo cows celebrated with poetry, music and cultural rituals

Theyre not for milk, theyre not for meat. They were just used as decorations around the palaces, said museum curator Bigira Junior

28 Jun 2026 9:09 am
US strikes Iran after drone attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

The US struck Iran on Saturday in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship at the Strait of Hormuz; Iran says, Hormuz is governed by Iran so, respect the rules

28 Jun 2026 9:06 am
What exactly happened in the Ram Mandir donation case?

SIT has been able to recover Rs 80 lakh from six accused

28 Jun 2026 8:58 am
Oops, time to split!

Steve Braithwaite, a self-proclaimed banana car nomad, gets pulled over by the authorities in Montana, US, because of a hilarious but illegal licence plate that said only SPLIT

28 Jun 2026 8:55 am
Lobo Lobos passport

Hey men Dikuna, I went for dat passport size photo take outing

28 Jun 2026 8:52 am
Want to fix the Parsi birth rate? Protect the women

The British-era Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act exposes the communitys women in India and overseas to gross injustice, even after divorce

28 Jun 2026 7:22 am
Many join candlelight march at Lodha Belmondo, demand justice for Ketan Agarwal

Men, women and children walked through the township carrying candles and placards reading Justice for Ketan. Participants also raised slogans demanding a fair, transparent and speedy investigation while calling for stringent legal action against those accused in the case

27 Jun 2026 10:08 pm
'Siya was always well-mannered': Uncle who fixed marriage reacts to allegations

Siya Goyals maternal uncle and aunt, who helped arrange Siya and Ketans marriage alliance, appeared before police as part of the probe and expressed disbelief over the allegations against her

27 Jun 2026 10:04 pm
Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll rises to 709 as cases continue to surge

Health authorities have recorded more than 98,000 suspected cases and over 11,500 laboratory-confirmed infections. Experts have linked the surge to gaps in vaccination coverage and weak infection prevention measures

27 Jun 2026 7:31 pm
Army apprehends 26-year-old PoK youth after LoC crossing in Jammu and Kashmir

During preliminary questioning, the youth claimed that he had crossed the LoC accidentally. Security agencies are verifying his statement and investigating the circumstances of the crossing

27 Jun 2026 6:43 pm
Amit Shah says Bharat Taxi will end exploitation of drivers and passengers

Launching the service in Gujarat, Shah said the idea emerged after years of complaints from drivers and commuters about the functioning of app-based taxi aggregators

27 Jun 2026 4:56 pm
Extreme heatwave grips Europe, disrupting travel, events and essential services

The extreme heat has led to deaths, train evacuations, nuclear plant shutdowns, event cancellations and growing concerns over wildfires and public health

27 Jun 2026 4:49 pm
Congo reports over 1,200 Ebola cases as WHO warns outbreak is far from over

The World Health Organization said contact tracing and recoveries have improved but warned that conflict, insecurity and public mistrust continue to hamper response efforts. Health officials also cited shortages of medicines, treatment facilities and funding

27 Jun 2026 3:42 pm
Trump warns of 100 per cent tariff on countries imposing digital tax on US firms

Trump said the tariffs would take effect immediately and override existing trade agreements. Trump argued that such taxes unfairly discriminate against US technology firms

27 Jun 2026 3:30 pm
MP shocker: Morena man allegedly kills wife and two sons before killing himself

A 35-year-old man allegedly killed his wife and two young sons before dying by suicide in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district, police said. Investigators are probing multiple angles, including domestic disputes and financial stress, while awaiting forensic and post-mortem report

27 Jun 2026 2:45 pm
Marco Rubio: Donald Trump visit to India being planned for early next year

In an exclusive interview with IANS at the White House, Rubio said he also plans to visit India before the end of this year to help prepare for the proposed presidential visit

27 Jun 2026 2:30 pm
PM Modi begins Seychelles visit to strengthen bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Seychelles to attend the country's National Day celebrations and hold bilateral talks

27 Jun 2026 1:15 pm
Heartwarming reunion as orphaned elephant calf returns to herd

A four-month-old orphaned elephant calf has been reunited with its herd in Kenyas Samburu National Reserve

27 Jun 2026 11:26 am
Europe on alert as heatwave pushes temperatures to extreme levels

European countries remain on high alert as an intense heatwave drives temperatures higher across the continent

27 Jun 2026 11:22 am
Border tension eases as Nihangs return to Paonta Sahib

A standoff between Nihangs and authorities at the Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand border ended after negotiations, with the group returning to Paonta Sahib

27 Jun 2026 10:55 am