Mid Day

Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the passing-out parade of the 150th course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla, General Dwivedi noted that while a temporary cessation of hostilities currently exists, all three services are preparing intensely for the next phase should it occur

The protest began at Antarwali Sarati village in Maharashtra`s Jalna district, where Jarange chose to sit on an indefinite fast despite soaring temperatures

Earlier in the day, in a social media post, US President Donald Trump outlined his demands, saying, Iran must agree that they will never have a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb

The directive has been issued to major state-owned fuel retailers Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) which dominate India`s fuel distribution network

The CLP meeting will begin at 4 P.M. at the Conference Hall of Vidhana Soudha. Siddaramaiah, who is currently the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party, will preside over the meeting

All five of the people who died were in vehicles hit by the bus, and 44 people were taken to hospitals, including three in critical condition, police said

He concluded by saying the Constitution allows criticism of even God, but added that people were troubled just by the sound of the Azaan and by the word Muslim.

Earlier on Friday, Trump outlined conditions for a deal with Iran in a post on Truth Social, claiming he will be meeting his national security team to make a final determination on the day

To prevent potential spread, authorities have isolated lions living within a 10-km radius of the areas where the infection has been reported

Apart from the Northeast, the remaining parts of the country may see below normal rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said

On May 12, the NTA cancelled the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), or NEET, held on May 3 for medical admissions amid allegations of paper leak, leading to nationwide protests

The planet, called TOI-199b, is about the size of Saturn and contains methane in its atmosphere. The discovery is unusual because giant planets are typically found in extreme uninhabitable environments

AAP leaders and workers led by MLA Kuldeep Kumar gathered during at the Delhi Jal Board office in Mayur Vihar Phase-2, carrying earthen pots and placards with slogans such as Rekha Gupta Paani Do and BJP Haye Haye

Inspector Pradeep Kumar Pandey of Karhal police station said the sleeper bus was carrying around 70 passengers and was on its way to Delhi from Gonda when the incident occurred

Acting on inputs, a raid was conducted at a factory hub in Verna in the early hours of May 28, where the illegal setup was found to be functioning

The Cockroach Janta Party was launched to mobilise GenZ on the issue of politics, but sustaining it long-term would require a rigour that has kept most powerful political parties still in the reckoning

It is siesta time between 2 pm and 4 pm, for auto and cab drivers, but sleepless times for certain residents who say they cannot park their vehicles in front of their homes because of this practice.

Methanol-tainted liquor sold through illegal dens leaves families shattered; cops arrest eight as crime branch takes over probe

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has announced the results of its Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Clean and Beautiful Bus Stand Campaign, recognising major improvements in cleanliness, amenities and infrastructure across Maharashtra

Russian drone enters Romanian airspace and crashes into a residential apartment building, injuring two people. Iran says it trusts only US actions, not words, on a potential ceasefire. Kenyan police arrest eight students over suspected arson at a girls school that killed 16 children

Delhi High Court on Friday refused to order immediate unblocking of satirical outfit Cockroach Janta Party`s X account but asked a review committee under IT Rules to examine the issue and take a decision before July 7

At least three people, including passengers and a TTE, were injured after a portion of a tin shed collapsed at Platform No. 5 of Charbagh Railway Station during redevelopment work. Railway officials temporarily halted movement on the affected platform as rescue and debris clearance operations were carried out

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced free DTC bus travel for all NEET candidates on June 21 to help them reach their examination centres without stress. Candidates can avail of the facility by showing their valid NEET admit card to bus conductors

Residents of Shangkai village, who were enforcing a shutdown in their area to protest the alleged holding of 14 community members hostage by Naga groups, had blocked part of the vital highway from Imphal to Ukhrul district headquarters

At least 12 people died and three others were hospitalised after allegedly consuming methanol-laced spurious liquor in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad. Police and the Excise Department have arrested eight accused, including a key bootlegger, as investigations continue

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited Russias National Space Centre in Moscow along with Russian Deputy PM Denis Manturov and interacted live with the Russian crew aboard the International Space Station

A Bhopal court on Friday sent former district judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh to five-day CBI custody in connection with the alleged dowry death of actor-model Twisha Sharma

The India Meteorological Department has forecast widespread rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across Kerala till June 2 as the southwest monsoon is set to advance further over the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Multiple cyclonic circulations are expected to intensify rainfall activity across state

Spiritual leader Ashutosh Brahmachari had moved the SC against the order of the Allahabad High Court, which granted anticipatory bail to the Hindu seer and his co-accused in connection with a case registered at Jhunsi Police Station in Prayagraj under provisions of BNS and POCSO

BSF is set to hand over 100 Bangladeshi nationals to the Border Guard Bangladesh at the Hakimpur border check post in Basirhat, West Bengal. More than 100 Bangladeshi nationals have gathered near the border area in recent days, according to officials

The IMD said there is a 60 per cent chance of deficient rainfall this year, with northwest, central and southern India likely to receive below-normal rain

The massive New Glenn was grounded in April after it left a satellite in the wrong orbit because of engine failure; it was only the third flight of the rocket that Blue Origin intends to use to launch landers to the moon for NASA.

Speaking at a White House briefing, Bessent said the market had already shown resilience and suggested that fears of a prolonged energy shock may be overstated

Authorities would not provide an immediate number of how many missing people they were looking for hours after dozens of firefighters had brought the flames under control

Instead of supporting a digital dollar, Bessent said the administration favours a regulatory framework designed to encourage private-sector digital assets and stablecoins under US oversight

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar on Friday assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. A highly decorated officer with over 37 years of service, he has commanded major naval warships including INS Vikramaditya and held key operational and strategic appointments across the Indian Navy

The mystery surrounding a series of sudden and suspicious deaths reported over the last 24 to 48 hours in the Fugewadi area of Pimpri-Chinchwad has now been unravelled

Siddaramaiah was accompanied by his son Yathindra during the meeting, which is being viewed as a crucial step in determining the veteran leader`s future role within the Congress after his exit from the state`s top post

Nearly 23 lakh students had registered for the test, and around 13 lakh have already submitted their bank details for refunds. The exam, cancelled amid paper leak allegations, is set to be conducted again on June 21, 2026

According to an official notification issued by Raj Bhavan, the Governor accepted Siddaramaiah`s resignation under Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India

The incident occurred around 3 am when workers were sleeping on the upper slab of the structure. Rescue operations were carried out, and the injured were admitted to hospital

The chargesheet pertains to eight First Information Reports (FIRs) registered at Mumbai Naka Police Station in Nashik under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), officials said

Reports have indicated that discussions could include a temporary extension of a ceasefire arrangement and the continuation of nuclear negotiations for a fixed period

Desi Bling will decrease your brain cells and lower your standards. Under the garb of unserious entertainment, the show sells vulgar displays of wealth as aspiration and promotes regressive ideas

The residents are now trying to get a grill installed around the statue as a security measure to prevent it from being defiled

The Asian elephant had age-related issues that accelerated recently, including kidney and liver issues. Born in the wild in Asia, Happy was brought to the US when she was 1-year-old.

He was 91. During the Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan in 1972, Badr wrote the famous couplet Dushmani jam kar karo lekin ye gunjaish rahe, jab kabhi hum dost ho jayein to sharminda na hon.

But with deliveries years away, there are discussions about transfers of existing C/D model Swedish Gripens

A US official said the military shot down four Iranian attack drones and struck a ground control station in the port city of Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone

Dozens were wounded, the Lebanese Health Ministry said. Meanwhile, an Israeli soldier was killed in a Hezbollah drone attack in northern Israel, the Israeli military said.