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Calcutta HC Issues Notice To Mamata, Abhishek In Contempt Plea Over Martyrs' Day Rally

Petition alleges TMC's July 21 rally violated a High Court order against complete blockage of arterial roads.

5 Killed, 3 Injured as Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge, Catches Fire in Uttarakhand's Barakot

An SDRF team from Champawat, led by Sub-Inspector Dungar Singh, immediately rushed to the spot with necessary rescue equipment. On reaching the s

Praveen Kumar Aims for Gold at 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics

New Delhi, June 19: Paralympic high jumper Praveen Kumar has set his sights on representing India at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Ha

Ladakh Set to Become First in India to Complete Census Operations by September 2026

The meeting focused on assessing the progress of the ongoing House Listing Operations (HLO) under Census 2027 and was attended by key officials,

SIT probe into Ram temple fund row will bring truth to light: Adityanath

Adityanath encouraged anyone with evidence related to the case to present it to the SIT, and warned that anyone found guilty, regardless of their

Chamber seeks daily train between Puducherry and Velankanni

Hormuz Strait Reopens: What It Means for Oil Markets and Energy Security

The Strait opened after a Memorandum of Understanding, signed by US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian to end t

CM Yogi Approves 4,901.65 Crore Development Proposals in Gonda

Gonda, June 19: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Gonda on Friday, just 13 days after his last trip. During his two-hour progr

CM Yogi Approves 4,901.65 Crore Development Projects in Gonda

Gonda, June 19: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Gonda again on Friday, just 13 days after his last trip. During his two-hour

No drinking water supply in parts of city on June 21

Kerala Budget: Kollam integrated into Southern Economic Corridor

The corridor links the unique geographical and economic strengths of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha into a unified economic zone

Shree Charani a great find for the Women in Blue

The left-arm spinner has become an integral part of the Indian attack in no time

Pakistan delegation to attend funeral of Ali Khamenei: Shehbaz Sharif

Addressing the National Assembly, Shehbaz Sharif said that he held a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday (June 18

Hyderabads Leading Chefs Unite For Extraordinary Culinary Showcase Powered By Italian Innovation

The Hyderabad edition of Chefs Table further reinforced the shared commitment of UNOX, IRINOX, and BERKEL to supporting culinary professionals wi

The deadly secret locked inside ancient Siberian remains for 5500 years has finally been unearthed

Ancient Siberian plague discovery: Ancient DNA unearthed in Siberia has rewritten the history of plague. Researchers discovered highly lethal str

Life lesson of the day by Bruce Lee: The successful warrior is the average man, with The legendary martial artists timeless lesson on focus, personal growth, determination and the path to success

Life Lesson of the Day by Bruce Lee: The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus: Bruce Lees quote, The successful warrior i

Gippy Grewal Reflects on His Journey from Security Guard to Stardom on Shekhar Sumans Show

Mumbai, June 19: Actor Shekhar Sumans talk show, Shekhar Tonight, unveils the lesser-known aspects of celebrities lives with each episode. Recent

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma highlights role of externally aided projects in Northeast development at Shillong seminar

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said externally aided projects not only provide financial assistance but also bring valuable technical expertise

On World Sickle Cell day: A quick awareness guide

World Sickle Cell Disease Day (Observed on 19 June)Today is observed globally as Sickle Cell Awareness Day to spread knowledge about this inherit

US-Iran deal under immediate strain as fighting flares in Lebanon

Escalating Israel-Hezbollah clashes in Lebanon are jeopardizing a recently signed Middle East peace deal. Planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland ha

Over 1,700 tonnes of Bengalurus daily waste has nowhere to go

Of the 1,775tonnesof waste that Bengaluru is unable to process every day, wet waste makes up the largest share at 677 tonnes, followed by dry was

SC Flags Bank-ARC Nexus, Questions Huge Loan Write-Offs

Apex court says taxpayers money cannot be recklessly lent and then poorly recovered; seeks responses from Centre, RBI and others.

Odisha Govt Orders Medical Screening Of 680 Teachers Seeking Transfer On Terminal Illness Grounds

The verification exercise covers teachers seeking both intra-district and inter-district transfers on the grounds of terminal illness affecting t

This new building method can deliver a full house in just 5 days, no bricks required

A Home Built in Just Five Days? It sounds like something from the future, but it's already happening. Recycled plastic is being turned into stron

Fugitive Arrested at Mumbai Airport After Five Years on the Run

Mumbai, June 19: The Gautam Buddh Nagar police achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting a wanted fugitive at Mumbai Airport. The accused

RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar flags import dependence, Gulf remittances, El Nino risks in minutes

India faces significant economic risks from the West Asia conflict, including potential disruptions to oil and fertilizer imports via the Strait

Dagnabbit, We Got Hormuzled: Jimmy Kimmel Prods Trump On Iran Deal

Donald Trump's behavior at the G7 Summit drew criticism and ridicule from late-night hosts and politicians alike.

NHRC Takes Notice of Minor Held as Adult in Kasna Jail

Greater Noida, June 19: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of reports regarding a minor boy being unlawful

Trump Says Meloni Begged For A Photo. She Says He Made It Up

Trump initiated the exchange by asking an Italian journalist about Meloni.

RBI MPC minutes: 'Energy prices unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels,' says economist Saugata Bhattacharya

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance. External member Saugata Bhattachar

Urban mobility, cyber safety and sustainable urban development among top priorities for Bengaluru: Priyank Kharge

Bengaluru's IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge has identified urban mobility, cyber safety, and sustainable development as key priorities for the city

'Naxal-free India': Govt shares 'historic milestone' after six decades of violence

The movement traces its origins to the Naxalbari uprising in West Bengal in 1967 and drew inspiration from Maoist ideology and the concept of arm

BSE Index Services launches BSE Saatvik 100 Index

Chinese President Xi Jinping Emphasizes Traditional Culture on Dragon Boat Festival

Beijing, June 19: Today marks the Tuenwu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, one of Chinas four major traditional celebrations. Thi

The operations network behind Amazon's play to become India's everyday store

Amazon is reshaping India's quick-commerce sector through significant investments in foundational infrastructure rather than merely focusing on r

Best Saying of the Day: A rich man has many relatives; a poor man has... A timeless lesson on success, struggle and social perception

Best Saying of the Day: A rich man has many relatives; a poor man has many excuses explores how success and hardship often shape the way people a

The new playbook for competitive exams: What todays aspirants must do differently

Markets Snap 5-Day Rally Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

Renewed geopolitical uncertainty over postponement of talks to finalise US-Iran peace deal in Switzerland also dampened investor sentiment

Videos Claiming Re-NEET Paper Leak Are Fake: PIB Fact Check

The video shows a sealed booklet of what appears to be a NEET re-exam question booklet has gone viral since Thursday, adding more confusion to th

'Ask MARCO RUBIO about': JD Vance delivers hilarious one-liners at White House press briefing

Vague, Wild: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into TVK Trust Vote

The Supreme Court described the litigator as a serial petitioner.

MIFF to feature anti-war documentary from conflict-hit Manipur

Borun Thokchoms Battlefield revisits World War II through memory, grief, and enduring human consequences

Jio To Step Up Communications Game With Indigenous Satellite Constellation for India

We are also partnering with the leading global constellation providers by leasing satellite capacity, so that we can accelerate service availabil

Hezbollah Vows To Defend Lebanon Amid Renewed Israeli Strikes

Iran-backed group accuses Israel of violating ceasefire as fresh fighting flares in southern Lebanon.

Australia Clinches T20 Series with Narrow Victory Over Bangladesh

Chattogram, June 19: Australia secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20 series against Bangladesh by winning the second match by just 7 runs o

On the road: Bengaluru neighbourhoods play host to a hop-on, hop-off bus concert

The Traffic Jam event organised by non profit Indie Sound Trail, will see acts such as DAYVE, Megan, Praveen Alva and Dirty Ricky & Walterbrown p

Yuvraj Singh Set to Join Delhi Capitals as Batting Coach

The assignment with Delhi Capitals will be Yuvraj's first coaching assignment in the cash-rich league.

Italian Saying of the Day: Into the mouth of the wolf, a life lesson on facing challenges with courage and confidence

Italian saying of the day: An Italian idiom, In bocca al lupo, literally meaning Into the mouth of the wolf, is a popular way to wish someone goo

Sensex Tanks 607 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,050

IT stocks drag markets lower after Accenture's weak outlook; geopolitical concerns add pressure.

WhatsApp or Telegram? Heres the Real Difference You Should Know

Telegram vs WhatsApp comparison: Explore differences in privacy, file sharing, group size, cloud storage, and features to decide which messaging

Global Gaming Industry Faces Job Cuts; 3,700 Employees Laid Off in 2026

New Delhi, June 19: The global video game industry is undergoing significant layoffs, with approximately 3,700 employees losing their jobs in 202

Nita Ambani unveils education, healthcare and green coastal parks infrastructure plan for Mumbai

Cocktail 2 movie review: Homi Adajania and Luv Ranjan stir up a flavourless concoction

A designer summer entertainer riding on the natural charm of Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, the rom-comfizzles out after initial bursts of energy

Meet FIFA WC's Latest 'Ambassador' Who Has Captured Mexico's Imagination

Merlin meets the journalists early in the afternoon after a busy morning at Mexico's biggest TV station. His agenda is jam-packed, going late int

RIL to convert all oil it refines into chemicals, new materials, to create 2,00,000 green jobs

The world built its old energy on Middle Eastern oil, it will now build its new energy on Indian sunshine, said Mukesh Ambani

Forest Department Employee Among 2 Arrested In J&K For Sheltering Terrorists

According to police, preliminary investigation indicates the duo played a pivotal role in facilitating the movement of local terror operatives, a

Kerala Budget: Industry status, other proposals for Malayalam cinema cheer stakeholders

A permanent venue for the international film festival, forming robust anti-piracy cells, and cultivating an environment to attract premier film p

RIL aims to generate 40 billion units of green energy every year: Anant Ambani at AGM

NEET Retest 2026: Nationwide Mock Drill Tomorrow; Over 2.5 Lakh Security Personnel On Duty

NEET Retest 2026: The nationwide mock drill is aimed at assessing preparedness, coordination among agencies, and the effectiveness of security me

Chinas Electricity Consumption Surges by 6.9% in May

Beijing, June 19: According to the National Energy Administration of China, the total electricity consumption in May reached 867.1 billion kilowa

Morocco star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in rape case, player says hes an easy target

The player, currently participating in the World Cup, said that he is waiting impatiently for the trial. Finally, I will be able to speak, he wro

Tamil Nadu govt. decides to seek extension for Chief Secretary

India to send 125-130 athletes to CWG; IOA won't interfere in selection matters: Raghuram Iyer

India is sending 125-130 athletes to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, competing in eight able-bodied and four para sports. This scaled-down event

China Calls for a Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza

Beijing, June 19: Chinas Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, urged for a genuine and lasting ceasefire in Gaza during an eme

Pledge, Mahler and Burevestnik shine

UK PM Keir Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Andy Burnham wins big

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declared he will not resign, vowing to contest any leadership challenge from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnha

Union Minister Reviews Jharkhands Electricity and Urban Development Plans

Ranchi, June 19: Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, conducted a review of electricity and urban development ini

Jio to step up satellite communications game with indigenous constellation: Akash Ambani

At present, the satellite communications segment is dominated by foreign companies like Elon Musk-led Starlink and French service provider Eutels

Rupee rises 6 paise to close at 94.34 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee opened on a positive note, on optimism that trade negotiations between India and the U.S. are set to gain momentum

CM Mohan Yadav Criticizes Congress for Prioritizing Votes Over Unity

Indore, June 19: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has launched a strong critique against the Congress party, asserting that it has consi

Jio Platforms gets board approval for 27 Cr share sale; to file IPO papers Friday

Addressing the 49th annual shareholder meeting of Reliance, chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani said the draft red herring prospectus, a

Outlay for general education goes up in Kerala Budget

Total allocation is 1,477.57 crore. Of this, 1,032.28 crore has been earmarked for improving quality and academic standards. Former Education Min

Italian FM cancels US visit over reported Trump comments

Italy's Foreign Minister has cancelled a US visit following President Trump's reported mocking comments about Prime Minister Meloni. Meloni expre

Rahul Gandhi Amplifies Student Voices, Says Gujarat Congress President Amit Chavda

Ahmedabad, June 19: Amit Chavda, the Gujarat Congress President, announced the launch of the Student Echo initiative in response to the ongoing p

All parties in T.N. Assembly back resolution against Karnatakas Mekedatu project

LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin said that when Karnataka pursued the project, the DMK government under then Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had strongly oppose

Sikkim State lottery result 6pm today(19/06/2026): Check Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery winning numbers

Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery: The Sikkim State Dear Lottery announced the winning numbers for the Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery, with a fi

SC bats for creation of young lawyers' professional assistance fund to stop 'brain drain'

The Supreme Court has called for a Young Lawyers' Professional Assistance Fund to combat the exodus of bright legal minds facing financial strugg

Aham Pravahini: Tracing a rivers journey through Bharatanatyam

Conceived and choreographed by Shobana Bhalchandra, the production was premiered recently at Kalakshetra in Chennai.

Meloni fights back after Trump tells Italian TV she 'begged' for photo with him at G7

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly refuted claims made by former US President Donald Trump. Trump alleged Meloni begged him for a

Iran says it will waive fees for Hormuz during 60 day negotiation period

Iran has announced a 60-day waiver on fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, following a memorandum of understanding with the United Sta

PM Modi Gifts Traditional Treasures to Slovak Leaders During Historic Visit

New Delhi, June 19: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded a visit to France and Slovakia. During this trip, he attended the G7 s

Rajnath Singh stresses defence self-reliance at Nagpur facility launch

He was speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony for a 10,000-tonne aluminium extrusion press at the state-owned Yantra India Limited (YIL) in Amb

Theatre stampede case: Court issues summons to actor Allu Arjun, others

The Hyderabad police had earlier filed a charge sheet against 23 persons in the court in connection with the case

Uttarakhand Government Takes Action in Haridwar Land Purchase Scam

Dehradun, June 19: In a decisive move against corruption, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken significant action in the Haridwar Municip

Michael Jordan's famous Father's Day quote: He was there when I didn't understand, he was there when I was wrong, he was there when I cried, he was there when I lied. For some reason my dad was... Why does this life lesson on fathers love still inspire millions?

Michael Jordan's Father's Day quote remains a timeless reminder that true greatness begins with support, patience and values. His emotional words

China's anti-desertification drive restores 10 million hectares in five years, targets 6.7 million more by 2030

China has restored over 10 million hectares of desertified land and nearly 2 million hectares of rocky desertification during the 14th Five-Year

Watchmaking as a Patriotic Endeavour: Titan, China and the Quartz Revolution

'A Titan Story' depicts the desire to have a homegrown quartz watch as a patriotic quest, similar to China's story.

PM Modi Gifts Unique Indian Heritage Items to Global Leaders at G7 Summit

New Delhi, June 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented special gifts to global leaders during the G7 Summit, showcasing Indias rich cultural

LUMIQ Raises INR 50 Crore Pre-Series B to Become the AI Decision Layer for Financial Services

Non-MBBS Ph.D. faculty in medical colleges: Perspectives from faculty and doctors