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Officials said coordinated raids are being conducted at several locations across the national capital to trace and arrest the accused. According to sources, the hotel owner has been identified as Lokesh Bajaj

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries described the move as another indication of how unserious, reckless and dangerous Donald Trump and his administration are with respect to the national security of the American people

Police and other investigative agencies are conducting a detailed inquiry into the hotel`s ownership structure, operational practices and adherence to prescribed safety norms

According to civic officials, the action forms part of the municipal corporations broader efforts to enforce building regulations, prevent illegal construction activities and ensure planned urban development

The Centre has appointed senior IFS officer Vipul as India`s next ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Currently serving as ambassador to Qatar, the seasoned diplomat has extensive experience in Gulf affairs and is expected to take up the assignment shortly

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, BJP MLA Bhupen Borah expressed concern over the growing number of road deaths among youths and said stronger enforcement was needed to improve road safety

The incident has triggered widespread grief, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing financial assistance for the victims families and several political leaders expressing condolences

The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has confirmed the death of an Indian national in the attack on Kuwait International Airport. The mission said it is coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities and providing support to the bereaved family and those injured

State-owned IRCTC has significantly expanded its digital and AI-driven operations across catering, ticketing, and passenger services, handling large-scale railway demand more efficiently

Congress leader DK Shivakumar took oath as Karnataka`s 34th CM at a ceremony in Bengaluru attended by top Congress leaders, religious heads and dignitaries. Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara was sworn in as Deputy CM, while the first batch of ministers was also inducted into the new cabinet

The decision comes amid a growing internal crisis, with a group of dissident MLAs seeking recognition as a separate legislature party in the Assembly

The government, through the Press Information Bureau`s Fact Check unit, also rejected the claims, highlighting that gold`s share in India`s foreign exchange reserves has actually increased over the past several months

A woman carrying her child jumped from the third floor of a hotel engulfed in flames in Delhi`s Malviya Nagar. Both survived after residents placed mattresses below, while at least 21 people died in the fire

At least 21 people, including foreign nationals, were killed and several were injured after a massive fire erupted at a restaurant in Delhi`s Malviya Nagar. More than 37 people were rescued as flames spread from one eatery to another. The cause of the blaze is under investigation

The ministry`s clarification comes after the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) concluded investigations involving 60 economies, including India, over measures related to imports of goods allegedly produced through forced labour

US DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin told lawmakers that over 200,000 applicants paid USD 100,000 for expedited H-1B visa processing in FY2026. The issue was discussed amid concerns over shortages of doctors and teachers in rural areas

Hostile drone attacks targeting Terminal One at Kuwait International Airport, caused significant damage and injuries. Following the attack, Kuwait suspended air traffic and diverted flights to alternative airports

Rubio said much of the Cuban economy is controlled by military-linked enterprises and that decades of economic mismanagement have contributed to persistent shortages of fuel, electricity and essential goods

Bahrain activated emergency warning sirens and advised residents to seek immediate shelter amid rising regional tensions. The move comes as Kuwait reported intercepting missiles and drones, while Iran claimed to have targeted US military bases in the region

The Supreme Court has constituted a five-member committee to review the definition and demarcation of the Aravalli Range. The panel will assess environmental concerns linked to mining and submit its report by August 31

Authorities in Maharashtra`s Jalgaon district exhumed the body of a 12-year-old boy nearly two and a half months after his death following his family`s allegations of possible foul play. The boy had reportedly collapsed after being struck in the chest by a cricket bat while playing

At least seven people were killed and around 40 injured after two MSRTC buses collided near Bardoli in Gujarat`s Surat district. One bus caught fire after overturning following a collision triggered by a bus crossing the divider. Maharashtra announced Rs 10 lakh aid for victims` families

The proposal, announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), could result in an additional duty of up to 12.5 per cent on products imported from affected economies if approved

The weather department has forecast that maximum temperatures across the national capital will remain below the 40 degrees Celsius mark at least until June 5, aided by cloudy conditions and intermittent rain

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Indias data centre industry, with AI-related workloads accounting for nearly 20 per cent of total colocation leasing demand in 2025. A report by Knight Frank India highlights strong growth in hyperscale cloud adoption, enterprise digitisation and AI-driven infrastructure investments

Addressing concerns over China`s relationship with Tehran, Rubio said Washington had not observed any actions by Beijing that had hindered US military operations or altered the course of the conflict

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that China`s dominance of critical mineral supply chains poses a major risk to economic and national security. He said the US is expanding global partnerships to reduce dependence on Beijing for minerals essential to technology, defence and industrial production.

The US military said it successfully intercepted multiple Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting regional locations in the Gulf and carried out self-defence strikes on Iran`s Qeshm Island. Centcom said no US personnel were injured and denied Iranian claims of successful strikes on American military bases

The Secretary also pointed to Chinese investments in strategic infrastructure, including telecommunications networks, ports and transportation facilities

Experts explain why, with 1745 km of concrete roads, more than 2000 hectares of lost tree cover, and a skyline packed with new towers, Mumbai is trapping more heat than ever making summers feel far hotter than the thermometer suggests

A severe heatwave has damaged onion stocks across Nashik district, forcing farmers to discard produce worth lakhs of rupees. Already hit by low market prices, growers are demanding compensation, higher procurement and guaranteed rates as losses mount across Maharashtra`s onion belt

Researchers at MIT have created a wearable ultrasound pacemaker sticker that can help regulate heart rhythms without surgery. The technology combines focused ultrasound waves with sonogenetics, enabling genetically engineered cells to respond to sound instead of traditional electrical impulses

At least 11 people were injured after an LPG cylinder blast caused a utensil colouring factory to collapse in Delhi`s Mukundpur area. One woman remains in critical condition, while authorities suspect illegal gas transfer activities may have triggered the explosion

The government has transferred CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta following allegations of irregularities in the Class 12 digital evaluation process. The controversy emerged after students claimed scanned answer sheets uploaded online did not match their handwriting

Madhya Pradesh has emerged as the state with the highest proportion of wasted children in India, according to the National Family Health Survey. The state reported a wasting rate of 23.8 per cent and ranked second in the underweight category, highlighting persistent child nutrition challenges

Anurag Kashyaps Bandar is exactly the sorta risk-taking chatter-starter that all good films ought to be!

Researchers have identified a new prehistoric crocodile relative, Eosphorosuchus lacrimosa, from 210-million-year-old fossils discovered in New Mexico. The ancient reptile featured a shorter snout, a sturdier skull and powerful jaws adapted for hunting larger prey during the Late Triassic period

Illogically, the signage will be placed at the end of the road, or there will be no signage at all

Russia launched a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at multiple cities, including Kyiv and Dnipro. Ukrainian authorities said at least 18 people were killed and more than 100 injured in one of the deadliest attacks in recent weeks

Researchers have developed BlueME, a low-cost magnetoelectric antenna designed to improve underwater communication between autonomous robots. The technology enables data transmission over distances exceeding 700 metres, overcoming challenges posed by saltwater`s interference with wireless signals

Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the United States aimed at halting the ongoing conflict between the two countries. The development comes as US President Donald Trump said negotiations are continuing and expressed optimism about extending the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz

At least eight people, including a father and his two children, were killed in Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon. The attacks came a day after US President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to scale back hostilities amid ongoing cross-border tensions

Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar has directed the Ratnagiri District Collector to submit a detailed report within 15 days on the ownership rights, legal status and conservation of Gopalgad Fort

The plan includes 3,000 buses for road-based shuttle services and 1,500 buses for railway-linked transportation. Together, the network is expected to handle more than 33 lakh passengers daily while minimising private vehicle movement in key pilgrimage zones

The state continued to experience hot and humid weather on Tuesday, with temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius in several districts. Vidarbha remained the hottest region, while the IMD predicted a gradual increase in pre-monsoon activity across parts of central Maharashtra

Germany has lifted the airport transit visa requirement for Indian nationals, effective June 3, 2026. Announced by the German Embassy in New Delhi, this move is a direct outcome of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merzs visit to India in January 2026

Responding to remarks by Nepal PM Balendra Shah, MEA said nearly 98 per cent of the India-Nepal border has been demarcated, while unresolved segments and issues related to cross-border occupation and encroachment are being jointly mapped by both countries

The government has constituted a one-member inquiry committee to conduct a detailed investigation into the procurement of OSM services and allegations of irregularities in the process

The boy died on the morning of May 30 while assisting in pitch preparation at a cricket practice session in Barshi town in Solapur district, police said

The victim was allegedly thrown from a second-floor balcony in February 2022 after repeated harassment over dowry demands, leaving her permanently paralysed below the waist. The court convicted the accused after finding strong oral, documentary and scientific evidence proving their involvement