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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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
The drain is filled with so much debris and sludge, even after removing large quantities of waste, the water stays put
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
The fact that just 39 out of 272 sirens installed across the city are operational should tell us how prepared we really are
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
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
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
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
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
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
Prime Minister Modi attended a state-level function at Janta Maidan in Bhubaneswar to commemorate the completion of one year of the Odisha government
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for a meeting with Putin, stating that he alone can resolve pressing bilateral issues, including disputes over territory
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
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
Speaking to reporters here, Tharoor said that the Congress party, its values, and its workers were very dear to him.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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