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With 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister, PM Modi overtook Nehru`s tenure calculated from 1952 onwards, when the country`s first general elections were held and a democratically elected government took charge

Nigeria will evacuate the first batch of its citizens from South Africa following reports of attacks on foreign nationals and growing anti-immigration protests. The government said the operation will be fully funded and returnees will receive support upon arrival

United States on Tuesday urged countries around the world to step up efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, saying Washington has already mobilised extensive resources and that broader international action is needed

US military carried out strikes on Iranian military infrastructure after an American Army Apache helicopter was allegedly brought down near the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM described the operation as a self-defence response ordered by President Donald Trump

White House science adviser Michael Kratsios described artificial intelligence as a magical technology and stressed the need to make it accessible to all Americans. Speaking at the Presidential AI Challenge awards, he highlighted AI education and student innovation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed her government`s commitment to providing humanitarian aid to Cuba, citing longstanding solidarity and the island nation`s economic challenges. She also criticised US policies toward Cuba and backed the principle of self-determination

The Zoji La Tunnel achieved a major milestone as the final 2.5 metres were blasted through, connecting its two ends. The world`s longest single-tube bi-directional tunnel will cut travel time between Kashmir and Ladakh from 1.5 hours to just 15 minute

Frequent power cuts and restrictions on diesel sales in portable cans have left Pune`s private hospitals struggling to run backup generators. The IMA Pune has urged the district administration to ensure emergency fuel availability for critical healthcare services

We now want to create a lush, thriving forest that will inspire future generations, the minister stated.

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Protests intensified across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) after deadly clashes left seven civilians dead. Internet blackouts, a shutdown strike and reported arrests have drawn concern from more than 50 British MPs over the deteriorating situation

Authorities in Japan`s Utsunomiya captured a wild black bear after a dramatic multi-day search that led to school closures and stay-indoors advisories. The incident comes amid a rise in bear sightings and attacks in urban areas across the country

TMC leader and former Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation chairman Sabyasachi Dutta was arrested from North 24 Parganas in connection with an alleged extortion and criminal intimidation case. Police said the arrest stems from a businessman`s complaint over a Rs 1 crore demand

op officials from the Health and Education ministries, NTA and NMC will appear before a parliamentary panel to explain the conduct of the NEET-UG re-exam. The meeting follows the cancellation of the May 3 test and concerns over alleged paper leaks and student distress

Indian Coast Guard rescued 24 Indian seafarers from the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex after it was struck by missiles off the coast of Oman. The rescue operation was launched following an alert from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit launched a sharp attack on the government, claiming that the reduction in subsidies reflected a decline in welfare measures

The fraudsters reportedly posed as stock market experts and lured the victim with promises of exceptionally high returns on investments. They allegedly displayed fake profits worth more than Rs 26 crore on a fraudulent trading platform, officials said

The move is aimed at protecting passengers from food safety risks, cyber fraud and financial losses linked to unauthorised websites and mobile applications that misuse IRCTC`s branding and services, an official statement said

As part of the campaign, railway officials counselled 5,217 road users on safety practices while crossing railway tracks. In addition, 201 gatemen and railway staff members received guidance on operational safety and vigilance

The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved a major restructuring of state government departments, increasing their number from 33 to 45 to improve administrative efficiency and decision-making. It also cleared amendments to the Maharashtra GST Act and MIDC Act

Addressing the company`s 31st Annual General Meeting, Chandrasekaran said that TCS is investing in building AI agents for internal operations, solution frameworks, and client-specific work

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday constituted an expert sub-committee to examine the sharp decline in onion prices and assess the impact of the Centres export policy on the sector over the past seven to eight years

Jet fuel for domestic airlines will now cost Rs 115 per litre, up from Rs 104.927. Under the new framework, the rate will be locked in for up to three years for airlines that choose to opt into the government-backed price stabilisation scheme

A Delhi court on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of Manisha Waghmare, an accused in the NEET (UG) 2026 paper leak case being investigated by the CBI. The Rouse Avenue Court passed the order after hearing both the prosecution and defence arguments in detail

The opposition party claimed that the move would further burden economically weaker families and force many beneficiaries to return to traditional cooking methods due to the rising cost of LPG refills

Trump said discussions with Iran were continuing and suggested that negotiators could gain greater clarity on the outcome within the next few days

The cause of the crash was not immediately known, and US military officials had yet to provide detailed information on the circumstances surrounding the incident

India is expected to witness average salary hikes of 8.6 per cent to 10.2 per cent in FY27, led by high-growth sectors such as EV, FinTech, healthcare and energy, according to a TeamLease report. IT support executives, electrical engineers and Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai and Ahmedabad are set to see strong growth

Uttar Pradesh Police seized around six quintals of ganja worth an estimated Rs 10 crore in Kanpur and arrested several alleged drug smugglers. The consignment was reportedly meant for distribution across Kanpur and nearby districts as officials probe the trafficking network

In its order issued, the tribunal observed that the responsibility to care for senior citizens is not merely a moral obligation but a legally enforceable condition when property is transferred on such assurances

The case involved Vijay Singh, who was convicted of murdering his brother in 1985 and sentenced to life imprisonment. His appeal remained pending before the high court for four decades before being dismissed earlier this year

A Patna court has granted interim relief to educator Khan Sir by staying his arrest in the coaching centre firing case. While his anticipatory bail plea remains pending, the court directed police not to take coercive action and sought the case diary and his criminal record

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over renewed tensions in West Asia, urging all parties to stop attacks, exercise restraint and fully respect ceasefire agreements in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran

As part of this conference, held under India`s BRICS chairmanship, the Agriculture Working Group will hold deliberations till June 11 with officials from member countries

DRC has reported 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths, while Uganda has recorded 19 cases and three deaths linked to the outbreak

India`s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, delivered a sharp attack against Pakistan in the UN Security Council during its meeting on the `Situation in Afghanistan` on Monday

His injured friend, Diwakar Dimri, was admitted to the district hospital in Baurari

Trump, who has consistently advocated for a negotiated settlement with Iran, reportedly pressed Netanyahu to exercise restraint, asserting that a breakthrough in diplomatic talks could materialise within days

China Daily further noted that Xi Jinping reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening ties with North Korea during his two-day visit to Pyongyang, his first trip to the country in seven years

Dharmapuri, Salem, Erode, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Kanyakumari and western ghats of Tirunelveli districts will receive rains till June 12, the latest bulletin from the Regional Meteorological Centre said

Police said some of the injured workers suffered grievously. A rescue operations is ongoing at the plant, said an official; according to the police, molten iron spilt while being moved in a bucket by a crane

The newly identified species, Taczanowskia waska, closely resembles the fruiting body of Gibellula fungus, a parasite that grows on spiders

The USD 800 set arrives as Barcelona celebrates the 100th anniversary of Catalan architect Antoni Gauds death, with construction of the basilica having begun in 1882

The development comes barely days after the TMC leadership suffered a setback, where 58 of its 80 MLAs defied the party high commands decision to appoint veteran leader Sovandeb Chattopadhyay as the Leader of the Opposition, and elected expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee to that post

Iran fired dozens of missiles across Israel starting Sunday evening, to which Israel retaliated, placing the region`s population under the threat of yet another major escalation

Police said the protesters of the Joint Awami Action Committee which seeks to uphold economic and political rights had gathered outside a hospital morgue where the body of another group member was taken after his death

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, addressing a media briefing here, said that the China-India border situation is at the moment generally stable and the two sides have smooth communication

Acting on a tip-off, police launched an operation and arrested the accused from the premises of Karipur airport around 10 pm on Sunday

West Bengal shares the longest international boundary with Bangladesh, stretching 2217 km, out of a total of 4096 km.

The robot nicknamed Xiao Gai is designed to interact directly with customers as they approach the outlet.