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Delhi PCR sub-inspector saves man from suicide attempt on Mahipalpur flyover

Responding to an emergency call, the PCR team rushed to the spot and found the man standing dangerously close to the edge of the flyover. Sub-Inspector Anil Sharma engaged him in conversation in an effort to calm him down and gain his trust

16 Jun 2026 4:49 pm
Technical issue forces Air India Express flight to return to Kannur

The flight had departed from Kannur at around 7.03 a.m. and was en route to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia when the crew detected a possible technical snag approximately 30 minutes into the journey

16 Jun 2026 3:00 pm
Centre tightens cough syrup sales rules, ends exemption for small villages

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the change has been notified through the Drugs (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026, which came into effect upon publication in the Official Gazette on June 9, 2026

16 Jun 2026 1:37 pm
Telegram temporarily blocked in India ahead of NEET UG 2026 re-exam

According to a statement issued by the NTA, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has invoked provisions under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, to implement the restriction

16 Jun 2026 1:03 pm
India rejects proposal to expand only non-permanent UNSC seats

India has opposed proposals to expand only the non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council, arguing that such reforms would fail to address existing power imbalances. At UN negotiations, India said meaningful reform must include expansion of permanent seats to make the Council more representative and equitable

16 Jun 2026 11:54 am
Historic Kyiv monastery damaged, 10 killed in Russian attacks

A 1,000-year-old monastery in Kyiv, regarded as a symbol of Ukraine`s spiritual and cultural heritage, was damaged during one of Russia`s heaviest aerial attacks on the capital in two weeks. The overnight strikes killed 10 people across Ukraine and drew international condemnation

16 Jun 2026 11:34 am
BYD develops AI system that detects people and animals under parked cars

The patented system is designed to ignore elements that remain unchanged from one scan to the next. It then assess the detected subjects condition or status before deciding whether further action or a safety warning is required

16 Jun 2026 11:32 am
Pune: Doctors among accused as authorities probe sex determination racket

Cops launch inspection drive across Daund taluka to hunt absconding 3 suspects; 4 held

16 Jun 2026 11:30 am
Abhijeet Dipke alleges RSS-linked individuals behind Jaipur attack

The activist was reportedly assaulted during a demonstration in Jaipur on Monday when two men allegedly slapped him while he was being carried by supporters

16 Jun 2026 10:58 am
Congo reports sharp rise in Ebola cases as outbreak toll climbs to 782 infection

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, taking the total number of confirmed infections to 782 and deaths to 181. Health officials say weak contact tracing, insecurity and funding shortages are hampering efforts to contain the outbreak

16 Jun 2026 9:41 am
Nirmala Sitharaman says foreign investment measures are first step

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government`s recent measures to boost foreign fund inflows are only the first step towards attracting global capital. She also cautioned that the Indian economy is under pressure from imports and must be prepared for evolving global challenges

16 Jun 2026 9:36 am
Supreme Court seeks Centre, Punjab responses on plea over RTE Act implementation

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and the Punjab government on a plea alleging non-implementation of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. The petition claims that far fewer economically weaker section students were admitted to private schools than mandated

16 Jun 2026 9:18 am
India and Slovakia strengthen trade and defence ties after Modi-Fico talks

India and Slovakia have elevated their relationship to a comprehensive partnership following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. The two nations pledged to deepen trade and defence cooperation

16 Jun 2026 9:15 am
Chhattisgarh: Farmer beaten to death and run over by tractor; 8 held

A 60-year-old farmer was allegedly beaten with sticks and run over by a tractor during a dispute over an agricultural land in Chhattisgarhs Surguja district, leading to his death

16 Jun 2026 9:12 am
UK bans social media for under-16s

In a video message posted on X, he said that the decision comes in consultation with thousands of parents after it was seen how social media addiction has impacted several parts of their life, especially their mental health

16 Jun 2026 9:10 am
Bengal: Abhishek Banerjee leaves ED office after 11-hour questioning

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate for over 11 hours in connection with the West Bengal cash-for-school-jobs case. His name has appeared in ED and CBI charge sheets, though he has not been named as an accused and has pledged to cooperate with investigators

16 Jun 2026 9:01 am
Trump says US to focus on Russia-Ukraine war after Iran deal

US President Donald Trump said his administration would turn its attention to the Russia-Ukraine war after what he described as a breakthrough agreement with Iran. Speaking at the G7 Summit, Trump said recent conversations with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky suggested a possible opening for peace negotiations

16 Jun 2026 8:56 am
US President Donald Trumps says, `Strait of Hormuz to fully reopen by Friday`

Meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in the French resort town of Evian, the two leaders said the agreement could help stabilise global energy markets and build momentum to address other regional conflicts

16 Jun 2026 8:53 am
US says Strait of Hormuz shipping could normalise within 30 days under Iran deal

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could return to normal within 30 days under a new US-Iran framework agreement, according to US officials. The plan includes toll-free navigation, priority passage for oil and gas tankers, and a US-backed maritime coordination mechanism

16 Jun 2026 8:51 am
Dont fall prey to tricks of cyber fraudsters

One constant amongst these deception patterns has been the customer care number trap.

16 Jun 2026 8:41 am
Intangible heritage is soft power

Given its rich socio-cultural diversity, India ought to look at its inscriptions in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav celebrations make a strong case in point

16 Jun 2026 8:40 am
US Air Force B-52 crash leaves 8 feared dead after California takeoff

Eight people are feared dead after a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California. The aircraft was on a routine test mission when it went down, triggering a massive emergency response as officials launched an investigation

16 Jun 2026 7:23 am
First direct Pune-Shirdi train to be flagged off on June 17

The new service marks the first direct train connectivity between Pune and Sainagar Shirdi, a long-pending demand of devotees and tourists visiting the revered Saibaba shrine

15 Jun 2026 10:51 pm
Dutch court jails Syrian ex-militia commander for 26 years over torture, rape

A Dutch court sentenced a 58-year-old Syrian man to 26 years in prison for crimes against humanity, including torture, sexual abuse and rape committed against opponents of Bashar al-Assad during Syria`s civil war

15 Jun 2026 10:48 pm
Mid-Day Opinion: Dog owners need to act a lot more responsibly

Many times large breed dogs are very hard to handle and this should be related to the owner truthfully

15 Jun 2026 10:44 pm
Mid-Day Opinion: Why should our ministers resign?

Its unfair to demand accountability from politicians just because everything they are responsible for is a failure

15 Jun 2026 10:43 pm
Video: Heavy rain, dust storm batter Delhi-NCR as IMD issues red alert

The sudden change in weather disrupted normal life and affected traffic movement across several areas. Residents witnessed dark skies, gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms as an active western disturbance influenced weather conditions across northwest India

15 Jun 2026 10:18 pm
Video: Massive dust storm engulfs Rajasthan`s Churu

According to reports, the dust storm lasted for approximately 30 minutes and significantly disrupted normal life. Residents were forced to seek shelter as powerful gusts of wind swept through the city

15 Jun 2026 9:57 pm
Seven-year-old dies of Shigella in Kerala; death toll rises to four

With the latest death, the number of fatalities linked to the bacterial infection in Kerala has risen to four in 2026. Health department data show that this is also the third Shigella-related death reported in June alone

15 Jun 2026 4:36 pm
Bharti Airtel gets nod to raise Airtel Africa stake by 16.31 per cent

Bharti Airtel has received shareholder approval to increase its stake in Airtel Africa from 62.73 per cent to around 79 per cent through a Rs 28,220 crore share-swap deal, strengthening its presence in the high-growth African market

15 Jun 2026 3:22 pm
PM Modi welcomes US-Iran peace deal, hopes for stability in West Asia

In a statement shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said the conflict had caused significant economic disruptions globally and resulted in the loss of lives across several countries

15 Jun 2026 3:17 pm
British PM Keir Starmer announces social media ban for children under 16

Starmer said the decision followed extensive consultations with parents, child safety advocates and experts, and described it as a necessary step to address growing concerns over the impact of social media on children

15 Jun 2026 2:23 pm
12 Years of Saksham Middle Class: PM Modi showcases NDAs achievements

The Prime Minister said governance during the past decade has increasingly centred on improving everyday life for citizens through better infrastructure, expanded opportunities and easier access to public services

15 Jun 2026 1:57 pm
Amarnath Yatra 2026: Sadhus begin arriving in Jammu ahead of pilgrimage

The 57-day pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine, located at an altitude of 3,880 metres in the south Kashmir Himalayas, remains one of the most significant religious journeys for Hindu devotees

15 Jun 2026 1:24 pm
Congress accccused of hypocrisy by BJP over attendig RSS event

BJP on Monday hit out at Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan for criticising three vice-chancellors who attended an RSS centenary event addressed by Mohan Bhagwat, accusing the Congress of hypocrisy and double standards

15 Jun 2026 1:21 pm
Maharashtra govt, Centre announce aid for Solapur accident victims

The incident occurred in Tandulwadi village, located within the Malshiras taluka, when a jeep carrying devotees veared into a well on private farmland. While eight passengers lost their lives, emergency efforts successfully rescued seven others from the site

15 Jun 2026 11:35 am
Shehbaz Sharif announces US-Iran peace deal, signing on June 19

In a post on social media platform X, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the peace deal had been finalised following extensive discussions between the two sides

15 Jun 2026 10:58 am
Char Dham Yatra crosses 35 lakh pilgrims, nearly 50 lakh registrations so far

Officials said nearly 50 lakh devotees have registered for the yatra so far, reflecting the continued popularity of one of the country`s most important religious journeys

15 Jun 2026 10:46 am
Farm loan waiver issue: Rohit Pawar ends hunger strike after govt assurance

Pawar, who represents the Karjat-Jamkhed constituency and is the grandnephew of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, had launched the agitation in Pandharpur on Friday

15 Jun 2026 10:21 am
Australian PM welcomes US-Iran peace deal

Continued restraint and constructive engagement will be essential to prevent further escalation and secure a lasting agreement.

15 Jun 2026 9:43 am
Commercial flights take off from Noida International Airport today

According to the state government, the inaugural flight is scheduled to depart from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow at 7:05 am and arrive at the Jewar airport at 8:05 am

15 Jun 2026 9:41 am
France, UK, Germany and Italy welcome US-Iran deal, signal sanctions relief

In a joint statement, the four European leaders congratulated the US, the Iranian government and all parties involved in facilitating the agreement. They also acknowledged the role played by mediators in advancing the diplomatic process

15 Jun 2026 9:40 am
UN chief welcomes US-Iran peace deal and Strait of Hormuz reopening

The statement said the UN chief expresses deep appreciation for the constructive role played by Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and other regional countries in supporting the negotiations that led to the peace deal

15 Jun 2026 9:37 am
Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian oil facility, spark fuel depot fire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his countrys forces struck an oil facility that was important for the reserve in Russias Yaroslavl region

15 Jun 2026 9:35 am
US and Iran move closer to deal, but signing timeline remains uncertain

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing, to be followed by technical-level talks in the coming week

15 Jun 2026 9:32 am
Ebola cases in DR Congo rise to 710, death toll reaches 149

The ministry said the government, together with provincial authorities, response partners and local communities, was continuing public health interventions

15 Jun 2026 9:30 am
Odisha bus crash: Driver killed, 20 injured after vehicle hits divider

The bus carrying about 45 passengers was returning to Andhra Pradeshs Vijaynagram from Kolkata when it met with the accident

15 Jun 2026 9:28 am
Lightning strikes kill eight across Jharkhand, including women and children

Two each were killed in Ranchi and Garhwa districts, while the remaining deaths were reported in Chatra, Giridih, Seraikela-Kharsawan, and Jamtara districts

15 Jun 2026 9:26 am
Punjab: Six granthis arrested for abetting peers suicide

The deceased has been identified as Jaspal Singh, 28. As per the complaint, on June 9 morning, a priest, along with the other accused granthis and some unidentified persons, visited Jaspal and demanded a share in religious programmes

15 Jun 2026 9:25 am
Delhi fire tragedy: Four held over blaze that killed three in Govindpuri

The fire claimed lives of three and injured eight people, officials said on Sunday.The fire broke out at around 2.20 am on June 12

15 Jun 2026 9:22 am