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PM Modi delays airport departure to avoid inconvenience for NEET candidates

After arriving at the airport around 1.15 pm, PM Modi chose to remain there until 2 pm instead of immediately proceeding to his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg, facilitating the smooth movement of candidates towards their examination centres

21 Jun 2026 4:54 pm
India rejects Pakistan Presidents remarks, says he has no locus standi

The MEA called these comments particularly absurd given Pakistans own abysmal record on human rights, which is a matter of global commentary. Pakistan's long history of systematically targeting and victimising minorities across various faiths is notorious

21 Jun 2026 12:23 pm
Donald Trump proposes renaming ICE to NICE, sparks debate online

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he has long considered the idea of rebranding the agency by adding an N, which he said would stand for National

21 Jun 2026 12:20 pm
NTA tells NEET UG 2026 candidates to stay calm and trust themselves

The exam is set to be conducted on Sunday, with authorities across the country implementing extensive security and logistical arrangements to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examination.

21 Jun 2026 12:18 pm
US-Iran talks begin as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz over Lebanon conflict

Key mediator Pakistan said technical-level talks will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating. Iran's joint military command said the strait was closed because of the US clear breach of its commitments by failing to end the war

21 Jun 2026 12:13 pm
Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir join key Iran-US negotiations in Switzerland

As a follow-up to the signing of the Islamabad MoU, technical-level talks will be held in Burgenstock, Switzerland, on Sunday, according to the prime minister's office

21 Jun 2026 12:09 pm
People from all walks of life joined Yoga Day celebrations: PM Modi

Leading the national observance from the heart of Kolkata, the Prime Minister emphasised this year's theme, Yoga for Healthy Ageing, and encouraged people to make yoga an integral part of their daily routine for long-term physical and mental well-being

21 Jun 2026 11:31 am
NTA rolls out multi-layered security measures for NEET-UG 2026 re-examination

Authorities have coordinated with central and state governments, police departments, district administrations and paramilitary forces to strengthen security and restore confidence in the country's largest medical entrance examination

21 Jun 2026 11:05 am
India cap has to be earned

There should be a clear months rest for our players in the year. India is blessed with talent and so you can rotate the players but that is cheapening the India cap

21 Jun 2026 9:31 am
Thousands to join International Yoga Day celebrations in southern US

This years events are focused on expanding outreach to cover underserved communities through Spanish-language yoga sessions and adaptive chair yoga for seniorse, according to organisers

21 Jun 2026 8:51 am
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz after Israel strikes on Lebanon kill at least 15

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least 16 people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement

21 Jun 2026 8:49 am
Indian man jailed for five years in UK-France immigrant smuggling case

According to the CPS, evidence recovered from Singhs mobile devices included messages, voice notes, images and videos linked to the smuggling network.

21 Jun 2026 8:45 am
Abhijeet Dipke vows to continue protest until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

Cockroach Janta Party protest for the second time in Jantar Mantar, calling for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhans resignation due to consistent exam leaks

21 Jun 2026 8:43 am
Khan Sir gets interim relief from court in coaching institute firing case

The court upheld a no-coercive action order, directing the police not to take any harsh action against him until the next hearing in connection with the coaching institute firing case

21 Jun 2026 8:40 am
Ladakh leaders defend Sonam Wangchuks participation in CJP protest

They asserted that he attended in his personal capacity and that his engagement with national issues would not undermine Ladakhs movement

21 Jun 2026 8:38 am
FIFA-AIFF Telangana Talent Academy launched to nurture young footballers

Located at the Gachibowli Stadium Complex, the Academy will provide year-round high-performance training, with residential facilities, education, medical care, nutrition, and mental wellness to the young talent of Indian football

21 Jun 2026 8:35 am
Mumbai, why so angry?

Youve been multi-lingual, multi-cultural, multi-coloured, multi-cuisine. By and large, youve been friendly.

21 Jun 2026 7:53 am
Who is Baal?

This victory makes Baal the natural candidate for kingship among the gods.

21 Jun 2026 7:50 am
Pune traffic relief in sight as PMRDA fast-tracks railway overbridges

The agreement aims to ensure the speedy and quality construction of Railway Overbridges (ROBs) and Railway Underpasses (RUBs) within the PMRDA jurisdiction, helping address several long-pending traffic bottlenecks in the region

21 Jun 2026 7:47 am
Uddhav and Shinde-led Shiv Sena factions should come together: Bachchu Kadu

Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Former Maharashtra Minister Bachchu Kadu made the appeal a day after both the Shiv Sena and the Shiv Sena (UBT) marked the party's 60th foundation day separately

20 Jun 2026 11:11 pm
Five tourists feared drowned during swimming at Ganpatipule Beach

According to initial information, several members of the group entered the sea for swimming after arriving at Ganpatipule. The incident occurred on the morning of June 20 when a group of 19 tourists from Bidkin visited the popular coastal destination

20 Jun 2026 8:46 pm
CISF emerges as key agency in crackdown on coal mafia

Recent amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) have transformed the role of the CISF from a security provider into a more empowered enforcement agency

20 Jun 2026 8:35 pm
Maharashtra: Five dead, 18 injured after temple roof collapses in Parbhani

The incident occurred at around 3.30 pm when the slab of the temple's assembly hall, known as the sabha mandap, suddenly gave way, officials said on Saturday

20 Jun 2026 8:15 pm
Mumbai joins nationwide PM-VBRY rollout; PM Modi releases Rs 2,400 crore

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

20 Jun 2026 2:39 pm
Hours after ceasefire, Israeli airstrike hits southern Lebanon

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

20 Jun 2026 1:21 pm
NTA conducts nationwide mock drill to ensure smooth NEET-UG re-examination

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

20 Jun 2026 1:01 pm
World leaders at G7 welcome Trump-brokered US-Iran deal to ease regional tension

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

20 Jun 2026 11:50 am
Iran says US talks postponed, new negotiations to be scheduled in coming days

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

20 Jun 2026 11:47 am
Trump expects Iran to agree to final deal within 60 days

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

20 Jun 2026 11:43 am
Heavy rain, strong winds forecast in five Tamil Nadu districts; moderate showers

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

20 Jun 2026 11:40 am
PM Modi to visit Odisha today; President Murmu to join him in Mayurbhanj

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

20 Jun 2026 11:38 am
Vigilance raid on Odisha engineer: 32 plots, two farmhouses and cash found

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

20 Jun 2026 10:14 am
Tamil Nadu Assembly opposes Karnatakas Mekedatu dam plan

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

20 Jun 2026 10:08 am
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
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
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