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Tamil Nadu Farmers to Protest Against Mekedatu Dam Project in New Delhi on June 23

New Delhi, June 16: Farmers in Tamil Nadu have intensified their opposition to the proposed Mekedatu Dam project in Karnataka. They have announce

155 Drug Hotspots Identified, 701 Peddlers Arrested Under Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan

Authorities have identified 155 drug hotspots across Jammu division and arrested 701 drug peddlers as part of the ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukt Jamm

PM Modi Praises Slovak President Pellegrini After Meeting in Bratislava

Bratislava, June 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended Slovak President Peter Pellegrini during their meeting on Tuesday. He described Pelle

Can $100 million overcome a Trump endorsement? What to watch in Tuesday's elections

US President Donald Trump's endorsements face crucial tests in Republican primaries across Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Democratic

Who you know or what you know: The hidden cost of academic networking

Strait of Hormuz transit will take 'weeks' to resume, largest tanker operator tells FT

Shipping companies will delay passage through the Strait of Hormuz for several weeks. This delay will continue until a U.S.-Iran agreement is dee

Chain Snatching Suspect Injured in Police Encounter in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur, June 16: A notorious chain snatching suspect was injured early Tuesday in a police encounter in Jamshedpur. The individual had snatch

Abhishek Banerjee to Appear Before CID Office Amid Pre-Election Violence Allegations

Kolkata, June 16: Abhishek Banerjee, the General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress and Lok Sabha MP, will appear at the headquarters of the Cri

SpaceX shares skyrocket as money raised hits $85.7 billion

Demand for SpaceX's shares was so strong that the banks running the sale exercised a so-called greenshoe option

Prime Minister Modi Emphasizes Patience and Wisdom for Prosperity

New Delhi, June 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit proverb on the social media platform X on Tuesday. In his post, PM Modi stated

Rebel TMC MPs' Move Exposes Mamatas Weakening Grip on Party: Subhash

Subhash alleged that the rebellion was the result of the party leadership's failure to address internal dissent and provide democratic space to i

ZP CEO seeks report on condition of school, college buildings in Kalaburagi

Rahul Sankanur chairs review meeting following collapse of ceiling plaster in a school building in the district

Punjab govt treats over 90,000 drug victims in rehabilitation centres

Teachers, parents & communities are the first line of defence against drug addiction: Dr Balbir Singh

6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Part of Indonesia

The initial temblor caused strong shaking lasting more than a minute. No information on damage or casualties was immediately available

Devkinandan Thakur Questions Night Weddings and Calls for Sanatan Board for Temples

Bhopal, June 16: Renowned storyteller Devkinandan Thakur has raised concerns regarding the tradition of night weddings, the increasing trend of a

Devkinandan Thakur Questions Night Weddings and Calls for Sanatan Board for Temple Management

Bhopal, June 16: Renowned storyteller Devkinandan Thakur has raised concerns about the tradition of night weddings, the increasing trend of alcoh

After ceiling collapse, parents and students seek new building for school in Kalaburagi district

They stage the protest in front of the government primary school at Sangolgi (C) village in Aland taluk of Kalaburagi district

B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at US military base, 8 people killed

The aircraft crashed at California's Edwards Air Force base. An investigation is now underway into the cause of the disaster.

European leaders to challenge Trump on Iran deal risks while urging a strategic rethink on Ukraine conflict at G7

European leaders at the G7 summit will urge U.S. President Donald Trump to reconsider his Iran strategy. They fear a preliminary deal could entre

Netanyahu says he will run in next election and expects to win

'Khan Sir got my brother murdered': All about rival tutor Raushan Anand's allegations and the mysterious death of Prince Yadav

A Patna educator, Khan Sir, faces accusations from a rival coaching operator, Raushan Anand, who claims Khan orchestrated the death of Anand's br

FIFA World Cup 2026: U.S. forward Christian Pulisic trains separately as he recovers from calf injury

The AC Milan attacker got kicked in the calf during training last week, and he left the Americans' 4-1 victory over Paraguay at halftime for prec

Being on the garbage beat in an outlying section of Chennai Metropolitan Area

Composting can spare these conservancy workers in Muttukadu panchayat the nausea of working with extremely mucky and smelly waste

Gujarat Police Rescues 84 Child Laborers in 14 Days, 26 Cases Filed

Gandhinagar, June 16: In a decisive move against child labor, the Gujarat police launched a state-wide initiative called Operation Childhood Free

What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of Hormuz

Allies are proposing a naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz. This mission aims to ensure safe passage for ships and insurers. It involves remov

Norway embraces Viking theme for World Cup return and provokes some debate

Norway is leaning into the country's centuries-old history as its star-studded men's team, containing Haaland and Martin Odegaard, heads into a f

Government Increases Windfall Tax on Diesel and ATF Exports, No Change for Petrol

New Delhi, June 16: The central government has raised the windfall gain tax on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) exports effective Tuesday.

TCS to take $70 million hit after US Supreme Court rejects appeal in trade secrets case

Tata Consultancy Services will book a $70 million charge in the first quarter of FY27. This follows the US Supreme Court's decision not to hear i

Shiv Sena not interested in breaking any party: Shaina NC amid Operation Tiger buzz

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC has dismissed 'Operation Tiger' speculations. She stated the party has no interest in breaking other political outfits

Delhi gets light rain, bringing relief from scorching heat

U.S. says Hormuz to be toll-free under Iran deal

The signing of the deal on June 19 will kick off a 60-day period in which Tehran and Washington will try to hammer out a full-scale peace deal

Congo reports sharp rise in Ebola cases as outbreak toll climbs to 782 infection

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, taking the total number of confirmed infections to 782 and deaths t

Fake IPS Officer Arrested for Impersonation in Lucknow

Lucknow, June 16: The police in Lucknow have arrested a man who posed as a fake IPS officer to intimidate a local tea vendor. The incident occurr

Nirmala Sitharaman says foreign investment measures are first step

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government`s recent measures to boost foreign fund inflows are only the first step towards attractin

Special Trains to Operate for Bihar Police Recruitment Exam Candidates on June 16-17

Patna, June 16: The East Central Railway has announced the operation of special trains on June 16-17 to facilitate the travel of thousands of can

We will not deviate: CJP founder Dipke alleges RSS link to assault, renews call for Pradhan's resignation

Abhijeet Dipke, CJP founder, claims RSS members attacked him in Jaipur. He alleges the assault aimed to distract from the NEET paper leak. Dipke

40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha turns in a spectacular performance in World Cup debut

Vozinha recorded seven saves on Monday (June 15, 2026), holding Spain's star-studded lineup to a shocking 0-0 draw

Mathematics Olympiads show students that struggle is part of learning

China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three years

China's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail sales f

ATGC Biotech Showcases Indias Agri-Biotech Innovation at Bharat Innovates 2026, Advances Global Partnerships

Selected among 120 high-potential deep-tech startups representing India at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France

Grand Ritual at Mahakaleshwar Temple Attracts Devotees in Ujjain

Ujjain, June 16: The Mahakaleshwar Temple witnessed a grand Bhasma Aarti on Tuesday, marking the auspicious occasion of Jyestha Shukla Paksha Dvi

'Bordering on failure': India rejects proposal to expand only non-permanent UNSC membership

The path to the U.S.-Iran framework agreement

Pakistan sees room to improve FY27 outlook after Iran war ends, says Finance Minister Aurangzeb

Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb sees potential economic upsides for fiscal year 2027 following the end of the Iran conflict. Howev

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to Inaugurate Two-Day Training Workshop for Newly Elected Legislators

Chennai, June 16: More than half of the members elected to the 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly are first-time legislators. To familiarize them with legi

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex Gains 200 Points As Oil Falls To Three-Month Low

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates:

Supreme Court seeks Centre, Punjab responses on plea over RTE Act implementation

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and the Punjab government on a plea alleging non-implementation of the Right of Children t

NCERT Admits Delay In Class 9 Social Science Textbook As New Academic Session Begins

NCERT has admitted a delay in releasing the Class 9 Social Science textbook, citing NEP-related curriculum changes, even as the new academic sess

CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result LIVE: Result Expected Anytime Now

CBSE 10th Second Board Result Live Updates: Approximately 6.8 lakh students appeared for the improvement exams conducted from May 15 to May 21, 2

India eyes biofertilisers after Mideast war stoked supply fears

Under a shed in north India, women scoop cow dung, lumps of unrefined sugar and flour to produce biofertiliser -- part of a growing effort to tac

India and Slovakia strengthen trade and defence ties after Modi-Fico talks

India and Slovakia have elevated their relationship to a comprehensive partnership following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slova

Cyber Fraud Case Solved: Three Arrested in Rajasthan for 99,000 Scam

New Delhi, June 16: The police at the Okhla Industrial Area have cracked a cyber fraud case under Operation Pre-Cyhawk. The case involved an unau

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be banned after fight with Sri Lanka A players in Ind A vs SL A tri-series match? Here's what ICC rules say

Ind A vs SL A: Teenage cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was involved in a heated on-field confrontation with Sri Lanka A players following In

Iran's Fraught WC Begins with 2-2 Draw Against New Zealand

The Iranian team's very presence at the Los Angeles Stadium had long felt uncertain, after months of military conflict between their nation and t

Telangana ACB Raids Naraharis Properties in DA Case

The sleuths are conducting raids at Naraharis house and other places including Chatrinaka in Old City as the ACB was flooded with complaints rela

'100% with development': Mamata aide Firhad Hakim praises Suvendu Adhikari amid TMC rebellion

Amidst a significant rebellion within the Trinamool Congress, Mamata Banerjee's close aide Firhad Hakim has signaled a potential shift in approac

SIT starts probe into Ram Mandir donations issue, reaches Ram temple complex

The State government constituted the three-member SIT at the request of the Shree Ram Teerth Kshetra Trust

'Attackers belonged to RSS': CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says 'not scared' after Jaipur protest assault

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, attacked during a Jaipur protest, remains undeterred, alleging RSS links to the assault. He vows to

UK bans social media for under-16s

In a video message posted on X, he said that the decision comes in consultation with thousands of parents after it was seen how social media addi

Indian-American Lawmakers Condemn Anti-India Actions in Texas

Washington, June 16: Six Indian-American members of the U.S. Congress have strongly condemned the tearing of the Indian flag during an immigratio

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran opens politically charged campaign with exciting 2-2 draw

Elijah Just scored early in each half for New Zealand, but Iran responded twice to keep the All Whites winless in their World Cup history

The loneliest form of love: Being loved for a version of yourself you outgrew years ago

Midlife often brings a quiet heartbreak: loved ones relate to a past version of you, unaware of decades of invisible change. This disconnect, whe

Bengal: Abhishek Banerjee leaves ED office after 11-hour questioning

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate for over 11 hours in connection with the West Bengal cash-f

Severe Heatwave in Tamil Nadu, Rain Relief Expected Next Week

Chennai, June 16: Tamil Nadu is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, but the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) predicts rainfall in sever

US B-52 bomber crashes in California, killing all 8 crew aboard; Aerial visuals

Delhi-NCR weather: Will it rain today in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad? Check IMD forecast

Delhi Rain Today: Delhi and the National Capital Region are bracing for a sudden weather change. Light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms are

Trump says US to focus on Russia-Ukraine war after Iran deal

US President Donald Trump said his administration would turn its attention to the Russia-Ukraine war after what he described as a breakthrough ag

Haryana Chief Minister Practices Yoga, Celebrates Global Recognition of Indian Tradition

Chandigarh, June 16: In preparation for International Yoga Day 2026, a special yoga event was held at the Haryana Assembly. Chief Minister Nayab

FIFA World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia Holds Uruguay to a Draw in Group H Clash

Miami, June 16: The FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia showcased a thrilling contest on Tuesday. Both teams displ

US President Donald Trumps says, `Strait of Hormuz to fully reopen by Friday`

Meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in the French resort town of Evian, the two leaders said the agreement could help stabilise global ener

US says Strait of Hormuz shipping could normalise within 30 days under Iran deal

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could return to normal within 30 days under a new US-Iran framework agreement, according to US o

India and Slovakia Elevate Relations to Comprehensive Partnership: Ministry of External Affairs

Bratislava, June 16: India and Slovakia have upgraded their bilateral relations to the status of a comprehensive partnership. The Ministry of Ext

Drone revolution and modern warfare | Explained

The wars in Ukraine, Lebanon and West Asia have shown how drones have become central to modern warfare; as cheap, mass-produced unmanned systems

'ALF' Actress Anne Schedeen Passes Away

The series aired on NBC from September 1986 to March 1990 and later inspired several spin-offs, including an animated adaptation.

England Ready To Take Final Step at World Cup: Saka

The Arsenal winger was part of Gareth Southgate's team that twice fell at the final hurdle in the European Championship and reached the World Cup

Married Woman Alleges Rape and Blackmail in Nagpur; Two Arrested, Third Suspect at Large

Nagpur, June 16: A married woman in Nagpur, Maharashtra, has accused two men of rape, blackmail, and coercion for forced religious conversion. Th

Dont fall prey to tricks of cyber fraudsters

One constant amongst these deception patterns has been the customer care number trap.

Egypt Misses Historic Win Against Belgium in FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener

Seattle, June 16: Egypt faced disappointment after missing a historic victory against Belgium, settling for a 1-1 draw in their opening match of

World Cup Official Says Twitch Caused Gesture Resembling Supremacist Sign; FIFA Says No Breach

FIFA's discrimination monitor had called for Shaun Evans to be removed from the tournament

Real Madrid Confirm Cucurella Signing From Chelsea

Cucurella had two years left on his deal at Stamford Bridge, where he won the Club World Cup and UEFA Conference League in 2025.

China's new home prices fall faster in May as property slump persists despite big-city resilience

China's new home prices saw a 0.2% dip in May from April, marking a steeper decline and a 3.5% year-on-year fall. While larger cities show signs

Mexicos President Backs USMCA, Open to Talks with Trump

Mexico City, June 16: Mexicos President Claudia Sheinbaum has expressed her support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) regardi

PM Modi receives Slovakia's highest honour, Order of the White Double Cross from President Peter

Iran's Pezeshkian calls US-Iran MoU 'a document of national pride' as Geneva signing nears

Iran and Washington have agreed to a memorandum of understanding. This document outlines future engagement between the two nations. Sanctions rel

KSRTC bus crashes into lottery shop in Thiruvananthapuram; three injured

The driver sustained serious injuries and had to be rescued by fire service personnel after cutting open parts of the bus cabin

Supreme Court to Hear Petition on Banke Bihari Temple Management

New Delhi, June 16: The Supreme Court will hear a petition on Tuesday concerning the management of the Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura. This petit

Prime Minister Modi to Attend G7 Summit in France

New Delhi, June 16: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Evian, France, on Tuesday for a two-day visit to participate in the G7 Sum

Priyank Kharges call for transparency in RSS is driven by politics: Mohan Bhagwat

RSS does not receive government funds and hence needs no registration, Bhagwat says. Kharge wrote to the RSS chief on June 13, seeking details ab

Anirudh Under Fire for Working With Jani Master

The controversy mirrors the criticism previously directed at A. R. Rahman, Nayanthara, and Vignesh Shivan for collaborating with the choreographe

Social media, video platforms surpass traditional outlets as leading news sources: report

The report is based on an online survey of nearly 1 lakh people across 48 markets worldwide. The study states that consumption patterns have chan