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Kamakhya Temple Reopens After Ambubachi Mela, Millions Expected to Visit

Guwahati, June 26: The famous Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, will reopen for devotees on Friday following the conclusion of the annual Ambub

Kamakhya Temple Reopens After Ambubachi Mela, Millions of Devotees Expected

New Delhi, June 26: The renowned Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, will reopen for devotees on Friday following the conclusion of the annual Am

Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test HTET 2026 City Intimation Slip: Direct link, how to download and full exam schedule

Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2026 city intimation slips are out for over 2.33 lakh candidates. Aspirants can now check their assigned

Hospitals Raise Alert as Heatwave Slams Europe

French and British health services reported a surge in emergency calls and visits as the merciless heat struck the elderly and the ill.

Watch: Abhijeet Dipke claims BJP workers assaulted reporters in front of Delhi Police

FIFA World Cup | Turkiye vs USA LIVE updates: Group D match underway

Turkiye has so far attempted 62 shots at the goal, unable to find the back of the net even once

Venezuela earthquake: Citizens move to search for survivors after tremors kill at least 235

Venezuela earthquake news: Country grapples with devastating aftershocks following twin earthquakes that claimed at least 235 lives and injured o

FIFA World Cup | Paraguay vs Australia LIVE updates: Group D match underway

Australia are missing both Jacob Italiano and Mathew Leckie to injuries

Indian Womens Team Eyes Semifinals with Win Over Bangladesh, but Fielding Concerns Remain

Manchester, June 26: The Indian womens cricket team has kept its hopes alive for the semifinals of the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup. In a Group A ma

Iran's Petroleum Minister Outlines Issues in Energy Sector at 11th BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting

Paknejad on Thursday met with Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, and the two leaders discussed ways to enhance cooperat

Bengaluru Metro Ops Hit Again, Snag On Purple Line Causes 17-Minute Delay

The BMRCL said the technical issue was quickly fixed by the Operations and Maintenance teams, and normal metro services have now been fully resto

Pune Fort Murder Victim Didn't Want To Call Off Wedding With Fiancee Siya Goyal: Sources

According to sources, Siya told the authorities that she was in a relationship with Chetan Chaudhary.

IRCTC fines food vendor Rs 1Lakh for fly in veg biryani

Weather Today (June 26, 2026): IMD issues rain alert for Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, UP and 15 more states as southwest monsoon advances

Weather Today (June 26, 2026): Widespread rainfall is forecast across India as the Southwest Monsoon advances, bringing heavy to extremely heavy

Ecuador Stuns Germany with 2-1 Victory in FIFA World Cup 2026

New Delhi, June 26: In a shocking turn of events at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Ecuador triumphed over four-time champions Germany with a score of 2

In A First For UK Monarch, King Charles Reveals Tax Bill, $40 Million

UK monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties voluntarily for decades, and they also have no obliga

FCRA rules not to regulate but strangulate: Congress

Passport fee hiked to Rs 2,500 from Rs 1,500

Paris sets up ban on drinking alcohol in public to deal with heatwave

There would also be a ban on the sale of alcoholic products from Friday (June 26, 2026) evening onwards in Paris

Amazons investment plan for India; A new initiative to keep Kedarnath clean

Amazon has announced an additional investment of $13 billion in India from 2026 to 2030. Meanwhile, Anandana - The Coca-Cola Foundation, in partn

Why Sachin Tendulkar is betting on sportswear built for Indian feet

Ten X You was founded to serve everyday athletes, not professionals. The Bengaluru startup is building shoes around Indian foot shapes and taking

70-year case, older than its judges, finally decided

'Blood, Sweat & Tears' Singer David Clayton-Thomas Passes Away at 84

Clayton-Thomas continued to work over the decades, both solo and as a member of the band's later incarnations.

Venezuela Earthquake Live Updates: 235 deaths recorded at medical centres after tremors, says health minister

Assured that access to AI tech once provided will not be cut-off: senior Indian official

S. Krishnan attended the two-day Pax Silica Summit in the U.S.

1993-batch IPS officer Dixit to be IB chief

Cash Van Driver and Sons Arrested for 1.7 Million Theft in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, June 26: Hyderabad police have arrested a cash van driver and his two sons for allegedly stealing 1.7 million from an ATM cash van. Th

FIFA World Cup: Sweden's Elanga earns draw with Japan to keep their hopes alive

Sweden secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Japan, with Anthony Elanga's late equalizer ensuring both teams advanced to the World Cup knockout stag

Quote of the Day by world-renowned author Helen Keller: 'The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has...'- Enduring lessons on purpose, resilience, and living beyond physical limitations

Helen Keller's profound insight, The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but no vision, resonates deeply today. Her life,

Venezuela Earthquakes Kill 235, Over 1,500 Injured

More than 1,500 people were injured as the earth shook and roared in what many Venezuelans called a terrifying display of nature's raw power.

CBSE students already in standard 7-9 with foreign language can keep combo till 10th

'Will take their money and spend it': Trump says US to buy farm goods with unfrozen Iranian assets

Sanjay Nirupam Defends Constitutional Process Amid Shiv Sena MP Defections

Mumbai, June 26: Sanjay Nirupam, spokesperson for Shiv Sena, addressed the recent defection of six MPs from Shiv Sena (UBT) to the Eknath Shinde

FIFA World Cup 2026 Becomes Most-Attended Edition in Tournament's History

The milestone was confirmed during the second half of Germany's match against Ecuador in New Jersey

Madurai Mango Crisis: Farmers Abandon Harvest As Prices Hit Rs 3 Per Kg

Mango farmers in the Melur Taluk of Madurai district are facing severe financial distress as the farm-gate price for the 'Kili Mooku' (Totapuri)

Morning Digest: Govt. restores commercial LPG supply, withdraws sectoral mandates; Venezuela mounts search for survivors after twin quakes kill at least 188

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RTI Under Threat? Why Anna Hazare is fighting Maharashtras new rules | Pulse Maharashtra

TheMaharashtragovernment issued a notification amending certain provisions of the Maharashtra Right to Information Rules, 2026. The amendments ha

Ex-Google Techie Leaves Rs 4.2 Crore Job To Start Restaurant, Earns Rs 21.7 Crore

Techie quits his Rs 4.2 crore job to open a halal barbecue restaurant in Texas and managed to earn Rs 21.7 crore in revenue in the first year.

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Trkiye vs USA at Los Angeles Stadium

The US have not reached the quarter-finals of a World Cup since 2002, but a strong start has raised hopes they could go on a deep run on home tur

Parimal Nathwani Takes Oath for the Fourth Time, Meets Prime Minister Modi

New Delhi, June 26: Recently re-elected Rajya Sabha member from Jharkhand, Parimal Nathwani, took his oath for the fourth time on Thursday, marki

Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 City Intimation Slip Out, Exams On July 4-5

HTET 2026 City Intimation Slip: Aspirants can now check their exam city by visiting the official BSEH website. 2,33,294 candidates have registere

Muharram Holiday: Will BSE, NSE Trade Today, Are Banks Working? Check Here

Stock Market Holiday: No trading activity will take place during the day on either the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.

Shefali Vermas Explosive Half-Century Leads India to Victory Over Bangladesh in Womens T20 World Cup

Manchester, June 26: India secured a thrilling victory against Bangladesh in the 23rd match of the Womens T20 World Cup 2026, winning by 5 wicket

Two Karate Instructors Sentenced To Life For Gang-Raping Minor Girl

In the complaint, the minor had alleged that the two instructors raped her not only in Guna, but also in other parts of the country as well as ab

Emergency: A Dark Chapter in Indian Democracy, Says Deepak Prakash

New Delhi, June 26: BJP leader Deepak Prakash has sharply criticized the Congress party for imposing the Emergency in 1975, labeling it a dark ch

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Answer Key Released: Objection Window Open Till June 28

NTA has released the NEET UG 2026 re-exam provisional answer key at neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can challenge answers online till June 28, 2026.

FIFA World Cup LIVE: USA Look To Maintain Spotless Streak vs Dicey Turkiye

Turkiye vs USA LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match LIVE Updates: With qualification already secured and top spot in Group D guaranteed, the Uni

Remembering Yash Johar: The Legacy of Dharma Productions

Mumbai, June 26: In the annals of Hindi cinema, few names resonate as profoundly as Yash Johar. He didnt just make films; he created a legacy tha

Morning Brief Podcast: Can Regional Aviation Finally Take Off in India?

Indian Spinner Shri Charani Becomes Leading Wicket-Taker in a Single Womens T20 World Cup Edition

New Delhi, June 26: Indian spinner Shri Charani has made history by becoming the leading wicket-taker for India in a single edition of the Womens

Kejriwal Questions SIT Formation Over Ram Temple Donation Controversy

Lucknow, June 26: Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, stated on Thursday that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to inve

African Proverb of the Day: 'He who wants to plant corn must make peace with the monkeys...'- A Timeless lesson on acceptance, wisdom, and living with lifes realities

An ancient African proverb, 'He who wants to plant corn must make peace with the monkeys,' offers timeless wisdom. It highlights that pursuing go

Many Injured In Explosion In Tripura, Bomb, Fire Squad At Spot: Cops

Several people were injured and significant property was damaged after a massive explosion rocked Tripura's capital, Agartala, on Wednesday.

Manish Dixit Reappointed as BJPs Media Strategist in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, June 26: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh has reshaped its organizational structure by once again entrusting the media

Cabinet revamp buzz: Team Nabin getting final touches

UN Agency Pauses Hormuz Ship Evacuation Initiative After Vessel Attacked

The IMO provided no details on the vessel attacked

Exciting Job Opportunities for Doctors at RCF: Apply by July 31

Mumbai, June 26: National Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCFL) has announced job openings for a total of 46 positions for specialty and panel

Venezuela earthquake: Venezuelans search rubble for survivors as death toll climbs to 188

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes

Aditya Birla lines up Rs 15,000 crore loan for Sprng Energy bid

Aditya Birla Group is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Shell's Indian renewable energy arm, Sprng Energy, for a substantial sum. State Ban

FIR Filed in Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust Donation Case

Ayodhya, June 26: An FIR has been registered against eight named individuals and several unidentified suspects in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust

Hospitals Raise Alert As Europe Grapples With Unprecedented Heatwave

At least 101 million Europeans faced temperatures of over 35C, with scores of people thought to have been killed by the record-breaking heatwave.

Congress plan for pre-poll reshuffle in Punjab unit fuels factionalism

King Charles III will not live in Buckingham Palace after completion of costly refurbishment

The decision was announced Thursday (June 25, 2026) during a briefing on royal finances at which Charles became the first British monarch to reve

Three Indian Teams Reach Semifinals in 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship

Panjim, June 26: After the conclusion of the round-robin stage, three teams from host India have advanced to the semifinals of the 5th Asia Cup B

India Elevates Diplomatic Status of High Commissioner to Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 26: The Indian government has granted its High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, a status equivalent to that of a central c

North Korean leader Kim oversees weapons tests, KCNA reports

The tests involved an upgraded version of a 240-mm, 24-tube multiple rocket launcher system, tactical ballistic missiles, and a 155-mm self-prope

Venezuela earthquake: Venezuelans in U.S. rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed

In Washington, the Trump administration said its sending $150 million to support relief efforts by aid groups and the United Nations, according t

Nancy Guthrie search crosses border: Are anonymous tips about unmarked graves credible leads? Here's what you need to know

Nancy Guthrie's disappearance has taken a new turn with anonymous tips suggesting she's buried in Mexico. A volunteer group is investigating, but

Punjab 2027: Why Winning Over NRIs Could Shape The Election Before Voting

As Punjab gears up for the 2027 Assembly elections, political parties are once again intensifying their outreach to the state's influential Non-R

FIFA World Cup | Tunisia vs Netherlands LIVE updates: Group F match gets underway

The Netherlands are unconcerned about potential knockout-stage opponents as they prepare to face already-eliminated Tunisia in their final World

Strengthening India-Saudi Strategic Partnership: Ambassador Suhail Khans Farewell Meeting in Riyadh

Riyadh, June 26: The outgoing Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhail Khan, met with Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on

Venezuela earthquake: On the streets and in hospitals, Venezuelans scramble to save lives

Residents of La Guaira, a popular spot for beachgoers and the worst-hit city in the country, and Moron, near the quakes epicenter, were scramblin

Telangana Chief Minister Urges Government Employees to Work Extra Hour Daily

Hyderabad, June 26: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has called on all state government employees to work an additional hour each day to

Welcome to the Jungle: A Hilarious Bollywood Comedy Starring Akshay Kumar

Mumbai, June 26: Directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala, Welcome to the Jungle is a comedy film that runs for 2 hours and 44

Factbox: Latin America's 10 Deadliest Earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes that struck the northern coast of Venezuela and capital Caracas on Wednesday claimed at least 188 lives, a toll that cou

India has quake warning system for Himalayan region

Iran oil minister in Delhi amid 60-day US sanctions waiver

Congress Demands International Forensic Investigation Amid Akal Takht Controversy

Amritsar, June 25: Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla has criticized Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, stating that after listening to his recent press

Shocking Murder in Jharkhand: Son Arrested for Fathers Death to Secure Job

Dhanbad, June 26: A shocking incident has emerged from Dhanbad district in Jharkhand. Police have solved the murder case of Tuleshwar Nonia. Auth

FIR Filed in Ram Janmabhoomi Donation Controversy: Deveshacharya Maharaj Welcomes Action

Ayodhya, June 26: A significant step has been taken in the Ram Janmabhoomi donation case, with an FIR filed against eight named individuals and s

Kumaraswamy Invites Shivakumar to Discuss Bidadi Township Controversy

Bengaluru, June 26: The political controversy surrounding the proposed Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township Project in Bidadi continued on Thurs

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Tunisia vs Netherlands at Kansas City

The Dutch, who opened with a 2-2 draw against Japan before thrashing Sweden 5-1, are level on four points with Japan, leading the group on goals

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Japan vs Sweden at Dallas Stadium

After beginning the World Cup with a bang, the Swedes were hammered 5-1 by the Dutch

New Zealands Historic 317-Run Partnership Sets Strong Foundation Against England

Nottingham, June 25: In a remarkable display of skill, New Zealands captain Tom Latham and Devon Conway forged a historic 317-run opening partner

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ecuador fight back to shock Germany and reach knockout stage

Ecuador had failed to score in this tournament despite 39 previous attempts, but finally broke their duck with their 40th shot

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast advance as Pepe scores twice to send tiny Curacao home

Pepe netted in the seventh and 64th minute to ensure second spot in Group E for the Ivorians and condemn tiny Curacao to bottom spot and eliminat

Uttar Pradesh Approves Over 618,000 Permanent Homes for Rural Poor

Lucknow, June 26: The Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has submitted a letter to Chief Minister Yogi

UK'S King Charles Paid $39.6 Million In Taxes Since 2022

King Charles III has paid more than 30 million ($39.6 million) in personal taxes since becoming monarch in September 2022, Buckingham Palace anno

Ecuador Stun Germany 2-1, Advance To FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32

Germany vs Ecuador Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match: Gonzalo Plata scored the all-important goal as Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for

A Dark Chapter for Democracy: Sanjay Gupta Reflects on the Emergency Imposed by Indira Gandhi

Patna, June 26: On the occasion of Constitution Martyr Day, BJP legislator Sanjay Gupta remarked that the freedom fighters who liberated the nati