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Prime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed Rs 2,400 crore under the PM-Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana, benefiting over 15 lakh people nationwide. The scheme supports first-time employees, formal job creation and workforce expansion, with regional events held across India, including Mumbai

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the group would respond with force if attacked, while insisting its weapons are directed only against Israel

The exercise was aimed at testing preparedness at examination centres and improving coordination among agencies involved in conducting the exam

World leaders, including the G7, UN and senior US lawmakers, welcomed the US-Iran memorandum, calling it a major diplomatic breakthrough. The agreement aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce regional tensions

Iran said scheduled talks with the US in Switzerland have been postponed, with fresh negotiations expected in the coming days. Tehran said discussions under the recently signed MoU will proceed once conditions, including regional de-escalation and other commitments, are met

US President Donald Trump said he expects Iran to agree to a final deal within 60 days of signing the MoU, warning of consequences if negotiations fail. The comments come as planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland were postponed amid rising regional tensions

The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall and strong winds in five Tamil Nadu districts, with moderate showers expected across the state, Puducherry and Karaikal over the next week. Chennai is likely to witness cloudy skies and light to moderate rain

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu will visit Odisha's Mayurbhanj district to mark two years of the BJP government in the state. The leaders will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore across multiple sectors

The raids were conducted in connection with allegations on Satyanarayan Sethy, assistant executive engineer of Kotpad block

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay piloted the government resolution over the nearly 13 years long dispute with the neighbouring state, with the members of the opposition backing Vijay

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.

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

The project is expected to attract investments worth Rs 3 lakh crore, generate lakhs of jobs, and help Maharashtra emerge as a leading steel-producing region by 2030

According to officials, the Pune Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) received confidential information that a man was allegedly selling prescription medicines without the required licences

According to police, the case came to light after a complaint was filed on June 16. An FIR was registered immediately, and all eight accused were taken into custody