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NEET re-exam: NTA issues admit card reminders ahead of June 21 test

The agency informed that legitimate SMS messages would be sent from the official sender ID NICPEP, and emails would originate from no-reply.neet.nta@nic.in.

20 Jun 2026 10:03 am
Satheesan unveils Kerala Budget with Mission Samudra, tax relief and Gen-Z push

One of the key tax relief announcements was the Flood Cess Arrears Settlement Scheme, 2026.

20 Jun 2026 9:58 am
Mumbai weather update: Hot and humid condition likely to continue on Saturday

Mumbai is expected to experience hot and humid weather on Saturday, with temperatures touching 35 degree Celsius and no rain forecast by the IMD. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon remains stalled over southern Maharashtra, though the city's air quality continues to stay in the good category

20 Jun 2026 9:51 am
NEET-UG retest: Delhi HC upholds temporary Telegram restriction

The HC upheld the decision of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under Section 69A of the Information of Technology Act in ordedr to ensure a fair re-examination of the NEET (Undergraduate).

20 Jun 2026 9:49 am
New BCI lets users play video games using only their thoughts

The study revealed brain activity follows established neural pathways. Learning to use a BCI was easier when the system worked with those existing pathways

20 Jun 2026 9:44 am
Israel strikes kill 18 in Lebanon as Hezbollah clashes intensify

Lebanese media reported at least 18 people killed in the strikes, and Israel said four soldiers died

20 Jun 2026 9:41 am
US-Iran peace talks collapse as Switzerland meeting is called off

Earlier on Thursday, a sources said Irans lead negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf was not planning to attend

20 Jun 2026 9:37 am
Thackerays are losing grip in state

As new power centres emerge, leaders who once stood firmly with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief no longer see a future with him, while his cousin is struggling to turn public attention into electoral success

20 Jun 2026 9:29 am
mid-day Opinion: Teach children the importance of cleanliness

Photographs showed Japanese fans picking up litter and stuffing it into bags they brought with them, leaving the stands spotless.

20 Jun 2026 9:26 am
Commercial or industrial? MahaRERA sides with buyers in Jangid Annexe row

Builders own agreements become key evidence in MahaRERA ruling, Authority says promoter cannot market units as commercial and later claim they are industrial to avoid jurisdiction

20 Jun 2026 9:21 am
NEET re-test: Admit cards, timings, rules and security checks your final guide

From reporting time and dress code to security checks and permitted items, heres everything candidates need to know before June 21 exam

20 Jun 2026 9:14 am
Uddhav Thackeray vows to rebuild Sena, tells workers fight is not over

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief apologises to voters from rebel MPs constituencies; says his workers are not demoralised, but charged and ready to rebuild party

20 Jun 2026 9:00 am
Blood relation is not enough: Eknath Shinde takes swipe at Thackeray

Eknath Shinde slams Sena (UBT) chief, says disappointment with Thackerays leadership is reason for defections

20 Jun 2026 8:41 am
BEST strike has little impact in Navi Mumbai as NMMT steps up

NMMT diverts buses to routes covered by BEST to ease commuter woes

20 Jun 2026 8:32 am
BEST strike pushes Mumbai Metro ridership up as commuters switch tracks

While the Blue Line 1 witnessed 38,000 more ridership, the Aqua Line Metro 3 saw a notable increase of 30,214 commuters

20 Jun 2026 8:21 am
Transport minister Sarnaik opens talks on BEST buses, budgets and union demands

Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik says undertaking must maintain balance between wet-lease and self-owned buses

20 Jun 2026 8:11 am
Mumbai BEST strike: Chairperson skips strike talks, attends Shiv Sena rally

Trushna Vishwasrao tells mediapersons she had already held meeting with Action Committee, assuring them that their demands would be met, yet they continued strike

20 Jun 2026 8:02 am
Mumbai BEST strike: BKCs Public Transport Day under strain

BEST strike derails BKCs car-free push as commuters scramble for cabs, auto-rickshaws, and private buses

20 Jun 2026 7:53 am
Portion of old building collapses in Byculla; no injuries reported

A portion of a vacant MHADA-declared dangerous building collapsed during demolition in Mumbai's Byculla (West) on Friday night. No injuries were reported as the structure was unoccupied, while authorities halted demolition work and ordered enhanced safety measures

20 Jun 2026 7:49 am
BEST strike brings Mumbai to a halt as 23,000 workers walk off the job

Only 48 buses of the total 2766 roll out as strike leaves citizens scrambling for alternatives on Friday; strike to continue says union

20 Jun 2026 7:40 am
Horoscope today, June 20: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius

20 Jun 2026 4:06 am
26-year-old Pune man falls to death while taking photograph at Lohagad Fort

A 26-year-old Pune resident died after falling nearly 400 feet into a gorge at Lohagad Fort in Maval tehsil while trekking with his fiance and two friends. Police said the victim, who was scheduled to marry in November, lost his balance near a cliff edge on Thursday

19 Jun 2026 8:28 pm
No Marathi certificate, no exemption: State warns taxi and auto driver

Authorities have warned that drivers who fail to comply may face legal and penal action, while stressing that the goal is to improve communication and service quality rather than punish drivers

19 Jun 2026 8:24 pm
Pilots' body challenges AI171 crash findings, cites electrical failure theory

Addressing a press conference, FIP President Captain C.S. Randhawa alleged that investigators overlooked critical technical evidence and excluded experienced aviation experts from key parts of the investigation

19 Jun 2026 6:45 pm
CISF foils five attempts to smuggle weapons into Delhi Metro, recovers Rs 22.77

According to the data, CISF personnel also recovered a range of personal belongings including gold jewellery weighing 80 grams. The jewellery included chains, rings, earrings, a mangalsutra, and other items. Silver ornaments were also recovered and returned after verification of ownership

19 Jun 2026 6:26 pm
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 Ambajhari, Nagpur.The new facility will help reduce dependence on imports of critical aluminium components

19 Jun 2026 4:44 pm
Raigad ACB arrests revenue official, peon for accepting Rs 30,000 bribe

Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a revenue official and a peon in Raigad for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe to process a land-related proposal. The duo was caught in a trap laid by the ACB after the complainant reported the alleged demand

19 Jun 2026 4:07 pm
India calls Pakistan 'Frankenstein state' at UN, accuses it of backing terrorism

Responding to remarks by Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), India's First Secretary to the UN, Anupama Singh, rejected allegations against India and reiterated

19 Jun 2026 3:59 pm
Israeli minister says 'all of Lebanon must burn' after deaths of four soldiers

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sparked controversy after calling for a major escalation in Lebanon following the deaths of four Israeli soldiers

19 Jun 2026 3:33 pm
Ebola cases in DR Congo rise to 896, death toll reaches 232

Health authorities recorded 21 new confirmed cases, including six deaths in the eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu and said more than 6,300 contacts are being monitored

19 Jun 2026 2:44 pm
PM Modi to distribute PM-VBRY incentives today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute incentives worth around Rs 2,400 crore under the PM-Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, aimed at promoting job creation, formal employment and social security coverage

19 Jun 2026 12:43 pm
CJP writes to PM Modi over student suicides, examination controversies

In a letter addressed to the prime minister, Abhijeet Dipke said the country was facing a serious crisis affecting students and their mental well-being

19 Jun 2026 12:29 pm
Kharge, Congress leaders wish Rahul Gandhi on his birthday

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and the Congress party extended birthday wishes to Rahul Gandhi, praising his commitment to constitutional values, social justice, and the voices of the marginalised

19 Jun 2026 12:20 pm
Lucknow: NEET aspirant, 17, dies by suicide days before re-exam

A 17-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Lucknow ahead of the June 21 re-examination. Family members said she was under stress following the cancellation of the original NEET-UG 2026 exam

19 Jun 2026 11:03 am
Gulf allies see Iran deal as transformative

According to Vance, regional governments viewed the Obama-era accord as empowering Iran and enabling its influence across the Middle East

19 Jun 2026 9:50 am
Iran orders swift clearance for ships crossing Strait of Hormuz after US deal

The SNSC said under the MoU, no fee will be charged for 60 days for passage by ships requesting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, and all the expenses will be covered by the Iranian government

19 Jun 2026 9:47 am
US military lifts blockade on Iranian ports after agreement with Tehran

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled the details of a new agreement with Iran that, he said, would prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create an opportunity for a broader diplomatic reset across the Middle Eas

19 Jun 2026 9:44 am
US Senator Mark Warner hopes Modi-Trump talks strengthen India-US ties

The senator said he was particularly puzzled by Trump's decision last year to sharply increase tariffs on Indian goods

19 Jun 2026 9:41 am
Rahul Gandhi launches nationwide education campaign over exam and fee concerns

Launching 'Chhatron Ki Goonj', Rahul Gandhi called on students affected by paper leaks, exam issues and high fees to share their concerns

19 Jun 2026 9:38 am
NEET-UG re-exam: Dharmendra Pradhan stresses integrity, transparency

Pradhan emphasised the importance of maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency and efficiency in the examination process and directed all concerned authorities to remain vigilant and fully prepared for the free and fair conduct of the re-examination

19 Jun 2026 9:35 am
Mamata Banerjee's longtime PSO removed, TMC raises security concerns

In a post on X, the TMC alleged, Removing the long-serving security personnel is not administrative action, it is a calculated move to isolate and endanger her

19 Jun 2026 9:32 am
ED arrests YSRCP leader's son in Andhra Pradesh liquor scam probe

The premises of the father-son duo were raided by the central agency a few days back. K Sunil Kumar has been arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after he was questioned as part of the investigation

19 Jun 2026 9:29 am
Children under 15 barred from social media as UAE introduces new rules

Teenagers aged 15 and 16 will be allowed to use social media platforms subject to enhanced safeguards, including age-appropriate content controls, restrictions on interaction with unknown users, screen-time management tools and parental supervision features

19 Jun 2026 9:26 am
Ukraine launches major drone attack on Moscow, oil refinery hit again

Russia and Ukrainecarried out another exchange of war dead on Thursday, with Moscow receiving 33 bodies, and Ukraine 522 bodies

19 Jun 2026 9:22 am
AI study warns nearly 30,000 plant species face extinction worldwide

The research, revealed that flowering times have shifted by 2.5 days per decade on average. However, only 18 per cent of plant species and 0.6 per cent of fungi have been assessed for extinction risk, leaving huge gaps

19 Jun 2026 9:19 am
Iran-US peace agreement signed electronically, claims Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the signing of the agreement at the highest level of the respective governments demonstrates the commitment of both sides to a diplomatic resolution of the conflict

19 Jun 2026 9:15 am
New York: Times Square shooting triggers panic, one person injured

A shooting in New York City's Times Square left one person injured and sparked panic among tourists and visitors. Police took a suspect into custody after the incident, which occurred hours after the Knicks championship parade and during ongoing World Cup-related event

19 Jun 2026 9:06 am
Address concerns of BEST committee immediately

Operators stated this was not about the vehicles but driver training, handling and maintenance

19 Jun 2026 8:51 am
Its not Orrys fault. Its ours

Documentarian Kavya Karnatac, who usually highlights social issues, recently interviewed the social media viral sensation. We ask: Did we really need to know more about him?

19 Jun 2026 8:48 am
PM Modi addresses diaspora in Paris; Israel vows to continue Lebanon operations

PM Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Paris and highlighted India's growth story, while Israel said it would continue military operations in southern Lebanon despite a US-Iran agreement

18 Jun 2026 11:00 pm