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India Showcases Womens Empowerment at UNSC

Harish Parvathaneni, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, said the country's experience demonstrates that lasting results are achieved whe

China seeks to rein in 'unfair' food delivery competition with new rules

China is seeking to crack down on 'unfair' competition among food delivery platforms by introducing new rules to limit subsidy campaigns that reg

Two techies from India and Pakistan built an AI startup - Now both are billionaires thanks to Elon Musk. Here's all about Aman Sanger and Sualeh Asif

Two young entrepreneurs, Aman Sanger from India and Sualeh Asif from Pakistan, have joined the billionaire ranks. Their company, Cursor, a popula

India taps World Bank, ADB for $2.5 billion infrastructure spend

India is in talks with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank for substantial funding. This financial support aims to boost urban infrastructu

World Music Day 2026: Hyderabad to light up with music

On World Music Day, you can sing along at Fte de la Musique, the free, open-air music festival, soak in the rhythms of Mediterranean with the Alr

Political Turmoil Looms in Uttar Pradesh as O.P. Rajbhar Predicts Split in Samajwadi Party

Lucknow, June 18: O.P. Rajbhar, a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government and leader of the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), has claimed t

Samuel Moutoussamy: Where does the DR Congo player get his surname from?

As a defensive midfielder, Moutoussamy played a pivotal role in defending the powerful attack of the opposite team; Moutoussamy had two shots on

Ex-Bengal minister Aroop Biswas appears before police in Messi event irregularities probe

Former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas appeared before Bidhannagar Police. This appearance is linked to an investigation into alleged ir

Best Spanish saying of the day: 'Tell me who you walk with, and I'll tell you who you are.' Important life lesson about friends, influence and success

Spanish Saying of the Day: The Spanish proverb Tell me who you walk with, and I'll tell you who you are highlights the powerful influence that th

Amitabh Bachchan Suggests Days Should Be 36 Hours Long for More Fun

Mumbai, June 18: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has once again amused his fans with his witty remarks. He stated that a 24-hour day is not e

Two arrested for 'hurling' petrol bombs at RSS office in Jharkhands Ranchi

The two accused were apprehended from Lohardaga district on June 17, and a car used by them was seized, police said

Iran-U.S. MOU opens doors for Iran to stake claims in Strait of Hormuz

While Iran had presented a toll on the Strait of Hormuz as a means of funding post-war reconstruction, the agreement provides for a separate mass

OpenAI's Big Coup: Gemini Co-Lead Noam Shazeer Poached From Google

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has managed to snatch one of Google's key AI brains - the behemoth's vice president of engineering and a co-lead of its Gemi

PM Modi Shares Inspiring Sanskrit Quotes on Social Media

New Delhi, June 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to the social media platform X on Thursday to share an inspiring Sanskrit quote. He posted,

ICAI CA Final Result 2026 LIVE: Scorecards Expected At 11 AM; Here's How To Check

ICAI CA Final Result 2026 LIVE Updates: ICAI will announce the CA Final May 2026 exam results on June 18, accessible online via official portals.

Gold Worth Crores Missing From UP Bank Locker, Probe On

96 gold packets pledged as loan security go missing from Bank of India locker in Firozabad.

Royal Bengal Tiger Spotted In Himachal Pradesh Forest, Officials On Alert

The tiger's movement was captured by a trap camera installed on a tree in the Khara block of the Paonta Sahib forest range

Is Akhilesh's Samajwadi Party headed for a split? UP deputy CM Keshav Maurya claims 25-26 SP MPs ready to break away

Americas Iran playbook: after coercion, a return to diplomacy

Despite any difference in ideologies, political a liations or strategies, every U.S. administration comes to the realisation that Iran cannot be

A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer

A special election in Makerfield, northwest England, holds significant implications for Keir Starmer's position as leader of the Labour Party. An

Noam Shazeer hired by Google for $2.7 billion in 2024 leaves the tech giant in less than 18 months to join Sam Altman's Open AI

Noam Shazeer, a key figure in Google's Gemini AI development, is departing the company. He will now join rival OpenAI. Shazeer previously left Go

Ghana Triumphs Over Panama 1-0 in FIFA World Cup Opener

Toronto, June 18: Ghana kicked off the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a victory, defeating Panama 1-0 in their Group L match. The win came courtesy of

Biblical proverb of the day: 'Wealth brings many friends, but the poor is separated from his neighbor'

Proverbs 19:4 observes that wealth attracts many companions, while poverty often leads to isolation, highlighting a human tendency to value indiv

Stock markets recover early lost ground; trade higher

The BSE benchmark traded 108.95 points up at 77,264.57, and the Nifty quoted 44.25 points higher at 24,132.60

Voting Underway for 7 Karnataka MLC Seats

Two polling booths have been set up inside the state secretariat to facilitate secret voting by MLAs

BJP MP Karan Bhushan Singh Promises Impartial Investigation into Ram Temple Donation Controversy

Gonda, June 18: BJP MP Karan Bhushan Singh has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding donations for the Ram Temple. He emphasized the need

Two Killed After Wall Collapses on Car in Mahabubnagar

The incident occurred in Devarakadra mandal, reportedly due to heavy rains and strong winds. The wall suddenly gave way and fell onto a passing c

AP Inter Supplementary Results 2026 To Be Declared Today: Here's How To Download Scorecard

AP Inter Supply Results 2026 are expected today, June 18. BIEAP 1st and 2nd year students can check supplementary exam scores online and via What

Karnataka MLC Elections: Congress and BJP-JD(S) Face Tough Competition for Key Seat

Bengaluru, June 18: Voting for seven Legislative Council seats allocated to the Karnataka Assembly is taking place today, June 18. This election

Rahul Gandhi speaks with family of U.P. sailor killed in U.S. attack, Congress alleges govt. abandoned citizens

Mr. Gandhi assured the family of all necessary help

Ram Mandir donations under scrutiny: RJD MP sends legal notice amid irregularity allegations

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has received a legal notice from an RJD MP demanding detailed disclosures on Ram Mandir donations a

Ram Mandir Donations Row: Top UP Minister's Babri Attack On Akhilesh Yadav

UP Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak asked Akhilesh Yadav why he never questioned the donations for the proposed Babri Masjid

Major Child Trafficking Ring Busted in New Delhi, 12 Arrested

New Delhi, June 18: The Central District Unit of the Delhi Police has successfully dismantled a significant interstate child trafficking ring, le

The new grammar of energy security must not be misdiagnosed

It is a fallacy to view the critical mineral supply chain as a monolithic entity comparable to the global oil market

FIFA World Cup: Luis Diaz shines as Colombia outclasses Uzbekistan

Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first World Cup goal; Munoz, Diaz and Campaz score for Colombia who lead Group K

7 ways to reuse old pillow covers

Old pillow covers often end up in the cleaning rag pile or straight in the trash. But before you get rid of them, take a second look. With a litt

Meta head of product for 'AI for work' transformation is leaving company

Dalton Smith said in her memo that her team was expecting the new features to be available inside Metamate as of June 1

Psychology explains why intelligent, confident people often stay silent in groups, and how that silence can create the illusion that everyone agrees

People often stay silent even when they disagree, fearing isolation. This 'Spiral of Silence' makes minority views seem less common. Social media

Voting for Karnataka Legislative Council polls begins June 18

The ruling Congress, which has 37 members in the 75-member Upper House, is expected to achieve a majority with victory assured in four seats

FIFA WC 2026 Star Faces Probe Over Match-Fixing Allegations In France: Report

Ivory Coast player Elye Wahi, who is currently featuring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was arrested on suspicion of fixing-related offences less th

Safety Team Asks Kothagudas Pounder Pizzeteria to Uphold Food Standards

During the inspection, the officials observed good practices in the eatery. Food handlers were using hairnets and aprons and proper segregation o

Rupee falls 21 paise to 94.71 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 0.14% up at 100.23

Baby trafficking gang arrested by Delhi Police, several newborns rescued including a five day old infant

Delhi Police have busted a major baby trafficking ring. Twelve individuals, including a woman posing as a doctor, were arrested. The network alle

Dilip Ghosh Criticizes Mamata Banerjee: No Party Left, No Office Remains

Kolkata, June 18: West Bengal government minister Dilip Ghosh has responded to several significant political issues. Commenting on the protests a

How lopsided was the SpaceX IPO that raised $85.7 billion?

The grand entry of the biggest ever IPO has raised concerns over the relaxation of rules enabling wealth concentration in the hands of a few

Award-Winning Nepali Drama Shakti Expands Reach With Worldwide Streaming Release

Distributed by Buffalo 8, Shakti will be available to stream free beginning June 26 on Tubi, Plex, and Fawesome, with additional streaming platfo

Woman 'Flabbergasted' After Company Sets Up Zoom Call With Sole Purpose To Reject Her: 'Feeling Humiliated'

Applicant felt embarrassed after recruiters used Zoom to inform her she was not hired despite multiple interviews.

A hill I will die on: Foreigner woman shares honest India experience after travelling solo for a month; watch video

A solo female traveler named Paige described Indians as the most hospitable people she has ever met during her journey across India. She shared h

Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates Under New Chairman Kevin Warsh

Washington, June 18: The Federal Reserve has decided to keep its key interest rates unchanged during its first monetary policy meeting under new

Taiwan's Lai says defending democracy is not a provocation against China

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te asserts that defending the island's security and freedom from Chinese Communist Party rule is not provocative. He

Delhi Water Shortage: Week's wait for a single tanker; Residents say crisis is affecting their jobs

Delhi water shortage: Residents in several Patel Nagar neighborhoods are facing a severe water crisis, enduring long queues for water tankers due

Heavy Rain Forecast for Uttarakhand Districts; Meteorological Department Advises Caution

Dehradun, June 18: The weather in several districts of Uttarakhand is expected to change on Thursday. The Meteorological Department has predicted

India monsoon starts almost 40% short as El Nio upends weather

India's monsoon has begun with a significant 40% deficit in rainfall, threatening crucial crops like rice and soybeans. The El Nio phenomenon is

In Hyderabad: new breakfast place, an Andhra food fest and a curry leaf ice cream

Artisanal bakes and creative egg dishes for breakfast to celebrating Andhra flavours or trying a curry leaf ice cream, here are some options for

Farmers in Madurai Face Uncertainty as Kuruvai Season Begins

Madurai, June 18: As June progresses, the Kuruvai rice cultivation season has commenced, but farmers in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, are grappling with u

'Stop playing with national security': Schumer lays into Trump for tying SAVE America Act to FISA

Prakash Raj Denies Links With Chinnayya Over Dharmasthala Allegations

Prakash Raj demanded that he only wants a proper investigation and strict punishment for the culprits in the Sowmya murder and assault case

Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait

Thailand plans a massive Land Bridge to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This project aims to offer a new shipping route, bypass

OpenAI chief tells G7 to 'not cede responsibilities' to AI giants

The remarks came on the final day of the three-day G7 summit hosted by France, which gathered leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan,

First Amendment at 75: The bargain that still shapes Indias rights

India's First Constitutional Amendment in 1951 profoundly reshaped the nation's democracy. It balanced fundamental rights like free speech and pr

Clint Eastwood Quote of the Day: 'Anytime anybody tells me the trend is such and such, I go the opposite direction. I hate the idea of trends. I hate imitation; I have a reverence for individuality.'

Clint Eastwood champions individuality over conformity, urging people to resist trends and embrace their unique perspectives. His quote emphasize

Indian Stock Market Opens Flat Amid Global Decline Following US Fed Decision

Mumbai, June 18: Following a firm stance from the US Federal Reserve, global stock markets have seen a decline, leading the Indian stock market t

Indian Stock Market Opens Flat Amid Global Decline

Mumbai, June 18: Following a stringent stance from the U.S. Federal Reserve, the Indian stock market opened flat on Thursday, amidst a decline in

Assam and Arunachal Pradesh strengthen cooperation in excise administration

Arunachal Pradesh and Assam held a ministerial meeting in Itanagar. Discussions focused on excise administration and enhancing inter-state cooper

Kerala: Woman from Sudan Under Ebola Watch in Kottayam

She is currently being monitored in a special isolation ward, and a dedicated medical team has been assigned to oversee her care

Record Of Failure For US: Top Iranian Negotiator On US-Iran Peace Deal

Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, however, said that Iran is engaging diplomatically with the US from a position of strength.

Act firmly against pranksters causing alarm

Following the alert, there was a detailed search of the train and all its coaches.

Weather Shift Expected in NCR: Light Rain and Strong Winds Bring Relief

New Delhi, June 18: The weather in the National Capital Region (NCR) is set to change dramatically over the next week. According to the latest fo

Kane you believe this?

Series in England yet to be completed, 10,000-run mark imminent, and only 35. Yet, New Zealand great Williamson decides to put a full stop to int

Trump signs interim agreement to end Iran war

President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an initial agreement to extend the ceasefire for another 60 days and r

ED Searches across Kerala in Organ Donation Racket Money Laundering Probe

The searches were conducted at five locations in hospitals and residences in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Kottayam districts from early morning:

We, The Partitioned: 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' and the Trauma We Inherited

'Main Vaapas Aaunga' briefly portrays what broke, besides political territory when India was partitioned in 1947.

Tamil Nadu Assembly LIVE: Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to address House for the first time

DMK MLAs, led by Udhayanidhi Stalin, stage a protest outside the Tamil Nadu Assembly, raising slogans against TVK government and Chief Minister C

Donald Trump says Iran deal will help push global oil prices lower

At a press conference after the G7 summit in France, Trump said energy markets had reacted positively to the agreement and the easing of tensions

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: 1.6 Million Candidates Download Admit Cards Ahead of June 21 Test

New Delhi, June 18: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that approximately 1.6 million candidates have successfully downloaded their

Restoring Indias land, securing Indias future through science and collective action

Scientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions of far

Donald Trump thanks Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin for staying neutral on Iran

At a press conference after the G7 summit in France, Trump said he personally urged Xi not to provide military assistance to Tehran during the co

Donald Trump leaves door open for Irans civilian nuclear programme

At a press conference after the G7 summit in France, Trump reiterated that Iran would never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon but suggested t

'I call it deemocracy': Agnimitra Paul's swipe after series of egg attacks on TMC leaders

West Bengal witnesses a surge in egg-throwing incidents targeting Trinamool Congress leaders. BJP leader Agnimitra Paul calls this 'deemocracy',

Raj Arjuns Heartfelt Birthday Message for Daughter Sara: You Changed My Life

New Delhi, June 18: On the occasion of actress Sara Arjuns birthday, her father, actor Raj Arjun, shared an emotional note celebrating her life.

Donald Trump unveils Iran deal, pushes for broader Middle East peace pact

Trump said the agreement would end the current conflict and launch negotiations towards a comprehensive settlement while preserving the option of

On Camera, Drunk KTM Duke Rider Crashes Into Divider In Hyderabad, Dies

According to the police, the rider was allegedly under the influence of alcohol and speeding when he lost control of the vehicle and rammed into

Watch: Trump to PM Modi Your reporters are much nicer than mine

G7 Summit: PM Modi calls for inclusive, secure and people-centric AI

The Prime Minister highlighted that while Artificial Intelligence was a transformative force with the potential to redefine the direction of huma

Bombay HC admits Preity Zinta plea against social media, AI firms in deepfake dispute

The Bombay High Court has permitted Preity Zinta to sue over a dozen firms, including social media and AI websites, for infringing her personalit

Grand Decoration of Baba Mahakal: A Spectacular Bhasma Aarti Draws Devotees

Ujjain, June 18: On Thursday, the revered Mahakaleshwar Temple held the grand Bhasma Aarti for Baba Mahakal. The ceremony featured an elaborate d

Fact Check: Nazriya Nazim Did Not Post Red Flags Quote on Instagram

Nazriya did not post any quote related to red flags or bulls chasing red flags. Instead, her actual Instagram Story featured a light-hearted, tra

India learns to live with hotter summers

India's summers are becoming unbearable. Extreme heatwaves are forcing families to change their lives. People are struggling to cope as tradition

UK orders Google to improve search transparency to boost competition

A Google spokesperson said it was committed to protecting the integrity of its systems and would work with the CMA

MPs Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve wins Best Wildlife Destination award

The Editors Choice Award Best Wildlife Destination category was presented to the BTR for its remarkable work in wildlife conservation, excellent