SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 34    C

National / Mid Day

Israel-Iran tensions: Trump weighs US military role as airstrikes intensify

As Israel and Iran traded intense airstrikes, President Trump is considering US military involvement. Talks in Geneva offer a slim hope of de-escalation amid rising regional threats. Opportunity in site as EU leaders meet Iranian diplomat

21 Jun 2025 8:52 am
Rahul slams Amit Shah over English language remark

Stressing the importance of Indian languages as the soul of the nations identity, Shah said on Thursday that the time has come to reclaim Indias linguistic heritage

21 Jun 2025 8:51 am
British lawmakers votes on assisted dying bill for terminally ill adults

British lawmakers are voting on a bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales. If passed, eligible individuals could apply for medically assisted death under strict conditions.

21 Jun 2025 8:47 am
Russia launches 80 drones in overnight attack on Ukraine; one killed

Ukraine said Russia launched 80 Shahed and decoy drones overnight, of which 70 were either jammed or shot down. One person was killed and over 24 injured as Russia launched 80 drones overnight on Ukraine. Authorities confirmed 70 drones were intercepted by air defenses or jammed.

21 Jun 2025 8:40 am
Paris: River Seine will open for public swimming soon

A year after Olympic athletes competed in the Seine, Parisians and tourists will be allowed to swim in the river from July 5, thanks to enhanced water treatment and cleanup efforts. French authorities confirm the information

21 Jun 2025 8:37 am
Paris displays over a 100 rare Napoleon items

More than 100 personal relics of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his military hat to divorce documents, are showcased in Paris before going under the hammer at a historic auction.

21 Jun 2025 8:34 am
US court allows National Guard deployment in LA amid immigration protest

A US appeals court ruled in favor of Trumps decision to deploy the National Guard in LA without state approval during immigration protests, citing public safety concerns and federal authority. A US appeals court upheld former President Trumps authority to federalise the National Guard during LA immigration protest

21 Jun 2025 8:29 am
Mosquitoes must not be allowed to breed

The drain is filled with so much debris and sludge, even after removing large quantities of waste, the water stays put

21 Jun 2025 8:24 am
Shindes studied silence on Hindi

If deputy CM speaks up against three-language policy introduced by his own government, it will cause the Mahayuti alliance to crack; but if he stays mum, he risks alienating Senas core base of Marathi speakers

21 Jun 2025 8:22 am
Always ready for the worst?

The fact that just 39 out of 272 sirens installed across the city are operational should tell us how prepared we really are

21 Jun 2025 8:20 am
Delhi Police say 139 drug offenders arrested under Operation Kavach 8.0

The 24-hour exercise began at 6 pm on June 18 and concluded at 6 pm on June 19, stated Special Commissioner of Police (CP), Crime, Devesh Chandra Srivastava. As part of this extensive drive, 139 drug offenders were arrested under the NDPS Act

20 Jun 2025 8:20 pm
Ranthambhore bids farewell to iconic tigress Arrowhead (T84)

According to the Tigerwatchranthambhore, Arrowhead (T84) was born on March 23, 2014. She was one of four cubs of Krishna (T19) and Star Male (T28), and a direct descendant of the legendary tigress Machhli

20 Jun 2025 8:03 pm
Indian Navy gears up for 11th International Day of Yoga

The theme for the International Day of Yoga, oberseved annually on June 21, is `Yoga for One Earth, One Health`. Recognising the power of yoga in promoting physical and mental well-being, daily sessions of the ancient Indian practice are being conducted from June 11 as run-up to International Yoga Day 2025

20 Jun 2025 7:38 pm
Russian drone attacks kill one in Ukraine

On Friday, Russian drones struck Odesa and Kharkiv overnight, killing at least one person and hitting apartment blocks. Meanwhile, a Kremlin official indicated that new peace talks are expected to be announced next week between both nations

20 Jun 2025 7:15 pm
`Home Minister Shah has asked Karnataka BJP to intensify fight against Congress`

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was in the city to inaugurate the Adichunchanagiri University (ACU) Bengaluru campus, and BGS Medical College and Hospital in Bengaluru

20 Jun 2025 7:12 pm
Prime Minister Modi flags off India`s 71st Vande Bharat train

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched India`s 71st Vande Bharat train from Siwan on Friday. This new service, which had its inaugural run from Patliputra station, is expected to cut travel time between Patliputra and Gorakhpur by at least two hours, making journeys more convenient for commuters

20 Jun 2025 7:11 pm
PM Modi unveils major development projects in Odisha

Prime Minister Modi attended a state-level function at Janta Maidan in Bhubaneswar to commemorate the completion of one year of the Odisha government

20 Jun 2025 6:35 pm
Setback for Elon Musk`s dream Mars project as SpaceX rocket explodes during test

Elon Musk-headed SpaceX`s newest Starship exploded ahead of a routine engine test in Texas, leading to a complete loss of the aircraft and damage to the immediate area surrounding the stand. Earlier, the Axiom-4 mission launch scheduled for June 19 was delayed till June 22 due to technical snags

20 Jun 2025 5:37 pm
CBI successfully coordinates return of fake currency case accused from UAE

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully coordinated the return of Moideenabba Ummer Beary from the UAE through INTERPOL Channels. The International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU) of the CBI, in coordination with the National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abu Dhabi

20 Jun 2025 5:26 pm
Air Indias DelhiPune flight suffers bird hit after touchdown

The aircraft landed safely and the bird hit was detected after it touched down in Pune, the airline said in a statement, adding that it has been grounded and extensive checks are being carried out by the engineering team. Air India said it has given passengers the option of refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling

20 Jun 2025 4:25 pm
Manish Sisodia appears before ACB, terms case `politically motivated`

The summons come after an FIR was registered by the ACB on April 30 based on allegations of financial irregularities to the tune of Rs 2,000 crore in the construction of over 12,000 classrooms or semi-permanent structures in Delhi government schools

20 Jun 2025 4:10 pm
Jaipur airport receives bomb threat; declared hoax after security search

According to Airport Police Station officials, the threat message was received on the police control room`s WhatsApp helpline number. Following the alert, a joint search operation was launched by the police and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the airport premises

20 Jun 2025 9:05 am
Himachal extends prohibitory orders in Paonta villages over communal unrest

According to the order issued under Section 163 of Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, there will be a complete ban on the assembly of five or more persons, carrying lethal weapons, public rally, procession or hunger strike, carrying any kind of inflammable material

20 Jun 2025 9:02 am
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for third time, without clear legal basis

The first one was through an executive order on Jan. 20, his first day in office, after the platform went dark briefly when a national ban ` approved by Congress and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court ` took effect

20 Jun 2025 8:58 am
Sign must be from legitimate leadership: Putin on peace talks with Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for a meeting with Putin, stating that he alone can resolve pressing bilateral issues, including disputes over territory

20 Jun 2025 8:47 am
Russia warns US against Iran strike, cautions of major escalation

Tensions have escalated since last week after Israel launched a large-scale bombing campaign against Iran, alleging that Tehran was on the verge of producing a nuclear bomb

20 Jun 2025 8:42 am
Cash discovery row: SC panel calls for Justice Yashwant Varmas removal

The three-judge panel headed by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu of the Punjab and Haryana High Court conducted the inquiry for 10 days, examined 55 witnesses and visited the scene of the accidental fire which occurred on March 14 at the official residence Justice Varma, then a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court and now in the Allahabad High Court

20 Jun 2025 8:35 am
Shashi Tharoor: I have differences with some Congress leaders

Speaking to reporters here, Tharoor said that the Congress party, its values, and its workers were very dear to him.

20 Jun 2025 8:32 am
India-Pakistan leaders ended conflict, admits Donald Trump

Hours before hosting Munir, Trump had again claimed credit for ending the conflict, but he did not repeat it in his media remarks after the meeting

20 Jun 2025 8:30 am
South Koreas last surviving circus reaches century!

In the golden ages in the 1960s when most households still had no TVs, Dongchoon travelled across the country, wowing audiences with then exotic animals like an elephant and a giraffe and a variety of shows including skits, comic talks, singing, dancing and magic shows

20 Jun 2025 8:27 am
SpaceX rocket explodes during testing in Texas, no injuries reported

A safety clear area around the site was maintained throughout and all personnel are safe and accounted for, SpaceX said in a statement on the social platform X.

20 Jun 2025 8:24 am
Iranian missile hits main hospital in south Israel

Black smoke rose from the Soroka Medical Centre in the southern city of Beersheba as emergency teams evacuated patients. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded saying: We will exact the full price from the tyrants in Tehran

20 Jun 2025 8:20 am
An important lesson in failing well

After flunking the B2 level bilingual exam, I am figuring out how to stomach this setback without retreating into shame, which stems from unresolved trauma around the desire to overperform

20 Jun 2025 8:16 am
Ukraines Volodymyr Zelensky calls for more pressure on Russia

The drone and missile attack on Kyiv early on Tuesday the deadliest assault on the capital this year killed 28 people across the city and injured 142 more, Kyiv Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko said on Thursday

20 Jun 2025 8:15 am
Mumbai: East side of Bandra station deserves to be beautified

The Railway Board has directed the celebration of centenary events for heritage stations across Indian Railways. Two WR stations have been selected for this celebration the Bandra suburban station building, inaugurated on November 28, 1864, and Ratlam station building, inaugurated in March 1923

20 Jun 2025 8:13 am
Air India flight reductions to impact 16 international routes until mid-July

The airline said it has taken the decision to restore operational stability, enhance efficiency, and minimise any inconvenience to passengers amidst a challenging period. In a press release issued on Wednesday night, the airline said that amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, night curfews in the airspaces

19 Jun 2025 10:43 pm
India launches first commercial hydrogen buses in Ladakh`s high altitudes

Five hydrogen fuel cell buses will soon start running commercially in Leh, Ladakh, an area with some of the world`s highest roads. NTPC Limited officially handed these buses over to the State Industrial Development Corporation at the green hydrogen mobility station in Palam, Leh

19 Jun 2025 10:08 pm
AI flight attendant Roshni Songhare laid to rest in Maharashtra`s Dombivli

After her identity was confirmed through DNA testing, Roshni`s remains were handed over to her family late Wednesday night. A special Air India flight transported her body to Mumbai, from where it was then taken to Dombivli

19 Jun 2025 9:54 pm
Israel condemns Iran`s civilian targeting; strikes continue

On Thursday, Brigadier General Effie Defrin, spokesperson for the Israel Defence Forces, stated that Iran has declared its intention to destroy Israel. He added that over the past six days, Iran launched more than 450 ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones, even attacking a hospital in Beer Sheva

19 Jun 2025 7:31 pm
Maharashtra: Twenty people injured as state transport bus hits tree in Satara

A bus belonging to the Patan depot of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) was on its way to Dhebewadi when it met with the accident around 8 am, an official said

19 Jun 2025 7:07 pm
First batch of Indian students return home as India launches `Operation Sindhu`

The first evacuation flight, carrying 110 Indian students, arrived on Thursday as part of a special operation launched by the Indian government in response to the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. these students, including 90 from JK, had been moved from Tehran to Armenia by the Indian Embassy as explosions and aerial attacks rattled Iranian cities

19 Jun 2025 6:42 pm
CII prioritises AI, sunrise sectors, and MSMEs for global competitiveness

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Karnataka, announced that it will focus on AI-led transformation, sunrise sectors, and MSME capacity building to enhance the state`s competitiveness on the global stage. They also aim to strengthen cooperation between the government, industry, and universities.

19 Jun 2025 5:15 pm
Pune: Alleging harassment by sister-in-law, woman jumps to death with her son

A 31-year-old woman and her 6-year-old son died by suicide after jumping from their buildings terrace in Pune. A note found at their home blamed harassment by her sister-in-law. The tragic incident occurred in Kalpak Housing Society, Ambegaon Budruk. Police are probing the case further.

19 Jun 2025 5:13 pm
Iranian missiles strike Israel including `direct hit` on medical building

Israel`s main southern hospital sustained a direct hit Thursday from an Iranian missile, with officials reporting extensive damage there. The hospital suffered extensive damage in different areas and people had been wounded in the attack. The hospital has requested people not come for treatment.

19 Jun 2025 4:08 pm
US starts evacuating some diplomats from its embassy in Israel as Iran conflict

A government plane evacuated a number of diplomats and family members who had asked to leave the country Wednesday, said two US officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe sensitive diplomatic movements amid the Iran Israel conflict

19 Jun 2025 9:59 am
US President Donald Trump hosts Pak Army Chief Asim Munir

It was immediately not known what transpired in the meeting between Trump and Field Marshal Munir. It is rare for the US president to host a lunch for a army chief of a foreign country

19 Jun 2025 9:38 am
US would cause `irreparable damage`: Iran`s leader rejects call to surrender

The second public appearance by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei since the Israeli strikes began six days ago came as Israel lifted some restrictions on daily life, suggesting that the missile threat from Iran was easing

19 Jun 2025 9:15 am
Putin says Russia could help broker deal between Iran and Israel

Putin said he shared Moscow`s proposals with Iran, Israel and the United States. His comments follow a mediation offer that he made in a call with U.S. President Donald Trump last weekend

19 Jun 2025 8:56 am
PM Modi, Croatian PM hold wide-ranging talks to boost bilateral ties

According to the MEA, the two leaders reviewed key areas of cooperation including trade and investment, science and technology, defence and security, space, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people ties

19 Jun 2025 8:53 am
Israeli strikes on Iran have killed at least 639 people, says human rights group

Human Rights Activists, which also provided detailed casualty figures during the 2022 protests over the death of Mahsa Amini, crosschecks local reports in the Islamic Republic against a network of sources it has developed in the country

19 Jun 2025 8:49 am