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Venezuela earthquakes: Death toll rises to 589 as over 50,000 remain missing

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has more than doubled to 589, while the United Nations says over 50,000 people remain missing and warns the number of fatalities could rise significantly

26 Jun 2026 10:37 pm
WATCH: Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's 528-metre-tall CITIC Tower, the tallest building in the Chinese capital, triggering a major emergency response. Police and ambulances rushed to the scene as the skyscraper was evacuated and cordoned off

26 Jun 2026 10:14 pm
Ketan Agarwal murder case: Fadnavis appoints Ujjwal Nikam to represent the state

Nikam had earlier served as the government prosecutor in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and the 1993 Bombay serial bomb blasts cases. The announcement came after Agarwals father met Fadnavis and sought justice for his son

26 Jun 2026 9:34 pm
Pune: 70 unauthorised hoardings cleared on Palkhi routes ahead of Ashadhi Yatra

The action follows directions issued in May by Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Abhijit Chaudhari and Additional Commissioner K. Manjulakshmi, who ordered a comprehensive survey of hoardings along the Palkhi route within PMRDA limits

26 Jun 2026 7:53 pm
Ketan Agarwal murder: Father refutes wig claims, says Siya knew about hair patch

The ongoing probe into Ketan Agarwal's alleged murder has revealed that it was Chetan Chaudhary who instigated Siya Goyal to eliminate him at Lohagad Fort, a police official said on Friday. He added that Goyal's brother was also questioned in connection with the case

26 Jun 2026 6:02 pm
Jharkhand: Truck-van collision kills eight

The accident occurred in the Barlaung Budhbazar area under the Rajrappa Police Station limits around midnight when the truck struck the van, a senior officer said

26 Jun 2026 5:52 pm
Ayodhya Ram Temple donation row: 8 arrested, Champat Rai and Anil Mishra resign

The arrests followed the registration of an FIR based on a complaint filed by Shri Krishna Mohan, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, alleging irregularities in the handling of donations and offerings at the temple

26 Jun 2026 5:27 pm
Venezuela earthquake: India rushes humanitarian aid under 'Operation Amistad'

The team, flown aboard two Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft, will provide emergency medical care, trauma treatment and life-saving surgeries as part of India's humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts

26 Jun 2026 5:18 pm
Amit Shah in Gujarat: HM to launch 'PM Family Care Tracker', Bharat Taxi'

Unlike conventional app-based aggregators, Bharat Taxi operates on a zero-commission model under which drivers retain earnings from fares while also sharing in the platform's profits

26 Jun 2026 4:21 pm
'She should be thrown from Lohagad Fort if found guilty,' says accused's mother

Speaking to the media, Pooja Goyal, Siya's mother, said whoever is found responsible for Ketan's death should receive the strictest punishment, even if it is her daughter

26 Jun 2026 4:19 pm
'No stone will be left unturned': CM Fadnavis on Ketan Agrawal murder case

Meeting Agrawal's family in Pune, the Chief Minister assured them of the harshest punishment for the guilty, approved their demand for a fast-track court and directed that senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam be appointed as the special public prosecutor

26 Jun 2026 3:50 pm
Indian Railways renews Alstom's Rs 1,070 crore maintenance contract for WAG-12B

Alstom's joint venture with Indian Railways has secured a Rs 1,070 crore (107 million euro) contract to maintain 250 WAG-12B electric freight locomotives at the Nagpur depot for five years, supporting reliable operations and India's freight modernisation programme

26 Jun 2026 3:36 pm
Health Ministry proposes 12-month minimum shelf life for imported drugs

The step would ensure that patients receive medicines with adequate usable shelf life and improve utilisation of pharmaceutical inventories across the supply chain

26 Jun 2026 3:21 pm
Arvind Kejriwal questions FIR in Ayodhya Ram temple donation case

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal termed the FIR in the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case a sham, claiming only junior employees were targeted while senior figures were being protected

26 Jun 2026 3:16 pm
Strait of Hormuz vessel traffic recovers to 57 per cent of pre-war levels

The rebound follows the launch of a new safe shipping corridor along the Omani coast by Oman and the IMO, with signs of navigation patterns gradually returning to normal

26 Jun 2026 1:16 pm
Kolkata warehouse collapse death toll rises to 15 after injured worker dies

In the list of 15 deceased persons as provided by the city police, 13 persons have been identified; the bodies of two other males have been declared as unknown

26 Jun 2026 1:01 pm
Uttar Pradesh: Reward-carrying accused killed in Shamli police encounter

A wanted criminal carrying a Rs 50,000 reward was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district, while his accomplice managed to flee

26 Jun 2026 12:57 pm
Nagpur Metro's Kanhan Town extension gets Maharashtra cabinet approval

The project involves the construction of a 1.4-km elevated metro corridor at an estimated cost of Rs 310.35 crore. The extension will be implemented by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro)

26 Jun 2026 12:48 pm
PM Modi greets nation on Muharram, recalls Imam Hussain's sacrifice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Muharram greetings, saying the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain continues to inspire people to uphold truth, justice, and courage

26 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
Donald Trump says Iran could become major buyer of US farm products

At a White House dinner honouring American farmers, Trump said the administration was preparing to expand agricultural exports to Iran and asked Congress to approve fresh financial assistance for producers affected by previous regulations

26 Jun 2026 11:49 am
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 235 as rescue efforts continue

Venezuela is racing against time to rescue hundreds believed trapped beneath collapsed buildings after twin powerful earthquakes left more than 200 people dead and many injured, while authorities warned the toll could rise further as rescuers struggled to reach the worst-hit areas

26 Jun 2026 11:38 am
India tells UNSC those targeting schools and children must be held accountable

India's intervention came during a Security Council debate focused on strengthening global efforts to protect education in areas affected by armed conflict

26 Jun 2026 11:21 am
Government may ask airlines to cut surcharges as fuel prices ease

The Centre is closely monitoring trends in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and has initiated discussions with airlines to assess whether the current easing in fuel costs is likely to continue over the long term

26 Jun 2026 10:51 am
Gujarat Police seize drugs worth Rs 13,600 crore in five years

The figures were released ahead of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, with senior state officials highlighting the results of anti-narcotics operations carried out across Gujarat during the period

26 Jun 2026 10:48 am
Army officer, 40 personnel booked for assaulting cops

The FIR registered at Atholi police station stated that the incident occurred on Wednesday when the Station House Officer (SHO), Inspector Amrit Kotach, was away for a meeting

26 Jun 2026 10:19 am
Arvind Kejriwal seeks FIR in Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case

Kejriwal questioned the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the alleged theft of donations at the temple, calling it an eyewash as no FIR has been registered in the matter so far

26 Jun 2026 10:16 am
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana seek permanent solution to water dispute

The Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana met Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and agreed to work towards a lasting solution to inter-state water disputes

26 Jun 2026 10:02 am
J&K Police book Army personnel over alleged attack on Kishtwar police station

The FIR registered at Atholi police station stated that the incident occurred on Wednesday when the Station House Officer (SHO), Inspector Amrit Kotach, was away for a meeting

26 Jun 2026 9:59 am
Kolkata warehouse collapse toll rises to 11 as rescue operations continue

The death toll in the Taratala warehouse collapse in south Kolkata has risen to 11, while rescue teams continue searching the debris with the help of Army equipment

26 Jun 2026 9:58 am
India resumes tourist visas for Bangladeshis after nearly two years

The 76-year-old on Thursday presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin, marking the start of his diplomatic assignment

26 Jun 2026 9:54 am
Russia strikes Ukrainian locomotives and fuel stations, driver killed

One strike hit a locomotive in the northeast Sumy region, and in Zaporizhzhia region in the south; a second strike in Zaporizhzhia killed one of the drivers who was in the rear cab

26 Jun 2026 9:51 am
Scientists use seaweed to create stronger 3D-printed building material

Adding a tiny amount of this to local clay and sand makes the mixture incredibly smooth for 3D printing, and the final structure remarkably strong

26 Jun 2026 9:40 am
When a peacock reveals your crass

Peacocks came out to roam on Pedder Road, and an Instagram post said that its because nature knows your tax bracket. What the duck!

26 Jun 2026 8:36 am
NASA rover uncovers complex carbon that could hint at ancient life on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has detected complex macromolecular carbon in sedimentary rocks within Mars' Jezero Crater. Scientists say the discovery, along with hundreds of organic detections in mudstones, could provide new clues about the possibility of ancient microbial life on the Red Planet

26 Jun 2026 8:35 am
Lohagad Fort murder: Victim's family demands speedy justice

The family of Ketan Agrawal, allegedly murdered in a conspiracy involving his fiance and her alleged lover, has demanded a fast-track trial and strict action against all accused

26 Jun 2026 8:32 am
Officials should regularly carry out surprise checks

As part of the exercise, Dr Sharma registered himself on the HMIS platform as a patient, citing symptoms of fever and throat irritation for the two days

26 Jun 2026 8:12 am
CM Fadnavis to chair key meeting on Pavana Direct Pipeline Project on July 3

According to an official communication issued by the Chief Minister's Secretariat on Thursday, the meeting will be held at 3 pm at Vidhan Bhavan. The agenda includes a detailed discussion on the Pavana Direct Water Conveyance Project, a long-debated proposal aimed at addressing Pimpri-Chinchwad's growing water needs

25 Jun 2026 10:39 pm
Maharashtra launches statewide review of stamp duty cases from 2021

The Maharashtra government has ordered an AG-supervised investigation into stamp duty adjudication cases handled between 2021 and 2026. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the probe could uncover irregularities worth Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore

25 Jun 2026 10:25 pm
Maharashtra: Gadchiroli Police seize contraband worth Rs 5 lakh

During the operation, 13 cases were registered against illegal liquor trade, and contraband worth Rs 5,00,700 was seized. As part of the combing operation, 139 history-sheeters and known criminals were checked

25 Jun 2026 9:36 pm
Flash floods, landslides hit Arunachal Pradesh; 1 dead, 4 missing

The flash flood struck the area on Wednesday following continuous heavy rainfall, causing widespread disruption and damage

25 Jun 2026 7:44 pm
Sanjay Dina Patil row: Fadnavis says police will act against threats

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said police would take strict action against anyone issuing threats after Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accused MP Sanjay Dina Patil of threatening protesters following his defection

25 Jun 2026 7:30 pm
Delhi HC permits 15-year-old rape survivor to terminate 28-week pregnancy

Delhi HC allowed minor rape survivor to medically terminate her 28-week pregnancy, observing that constitutional courts can permit abortion beyond the 24-week limit prescribed under MTP Act in exceptional cases involving rape and severe mental trauma

25 Jun 2026 7:26 pm
Venezuela Earthquakes: 164 dead, over 970 injured; countries offer aid

Venezuela's strongest earthquake since 1900 sent rescuers and locals clambering in the dark over flattened apartments, hunting for survivors and extracting people from under the ruins

25 Jun 2026 7:14 pm
Maharashtra to audit thermal power plants amid concerns over fly ash pollution

Environment Minister Pankaja Munde said the audit would examine whether power plants are following environmental norms related to fly ash storage, transport and utilisation

25 Jun 2026 7:12 pm
'Not a single MLA will leave': Sharad Pawar rejects defection speculation

Pawar's remarks come amid political churn in Maharashtra following the recent defection of six of the nine Lok Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) to the Eknath Shinde faction

25 Jun 2026 6:28 pm
Ayodhya Ram Temple: AAP MP Sanjay Singh claims he has evidence of a land scam

Sanjay Singh told ANI, I have a lot of evidence related to the land scam, and I will present all those documents before the SIT. Why has no action been taken till now? Action should have been taken by now.

25 Jun 2026 4:58 pm
Central Railway to run 54 special train trips for Ashadhi Wari 2026 pilgrims

Ashadhi Ekadashi, which falls on July 25 this year, draws lakhs of Warkaris to Pandharpur every year. To manage the surge in passenger traffic and ensure convenient travel for pilgrims, Central Railway will operate a mix of reserved and unreserved special trains through the Solapur Division

25 Jun 2026 4:39 pm
PM Modi welcomes Amazons USD 48 billion India investment

PM Modi welcomed Amazons record USD 48 billion investment in India over the next five years, saying it will create new opportunities for young people. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reaffirmed the companys long-term commitment, with major investments planned in AI, cloud infrastructure and e-commerce

25 Jun 2026 4:18 pm
At least 32 dead, 700 injured after powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela

At least 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela. The government declared a nationwide State of Emergency as rescue teams were deployed, buildings collapsed, and tremors were felt across neighbouring Colombia

25 Jun 2026 4:08 pm
Venezuela Earthquakes: PM Modi extends condolences, offers Indias assistance

The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 7.1 quake at 2204 GMT on Wednesday evening, followed just one minute later by an even stronger magnitude 7.5 tremor. Both struck near the coastal town of Moron, about 160 km west of Caracas

25 Jun 2026 4:04 pm