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Why did protests erupt months after a murder? How have Sikhs reacted? What are the debates about the kirpan?

Pope Leo is currently on a week-long visit to Spain and the Canary Islands as preparations continue for the start of the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup

Follow Gautam Tamboliya, a three-time NEET aspirant, as he transforms from student to protester fighting for educational accountability.

The former BJP Tamil Nadu president has quit the party and launched a new movement, promising to bring constructive and clean politics

The searches were carried out on Friday (June 5, 2026) as part of an ongoing probe into the alleged misappropriation of funds parked with IDFC First Bank and AU Finance Bank, an official statement said

What were the two sets of appeals concerning the regulation and taxation of online gaming platforms in front of the Court? What were the main objections raised by gaming companies against the GST levy? What are the likely consequences for Indias online gaming industry?

Every time a new party comes to power, closing liquor shops becomes one of its standard promises. But shops are eventually opened in other locations. Is the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam governments decision to shut 717 liquor shops near educational institutions and places of worship going to be any different, people wonder

Pits dug on the beach serve as freshwater source for fishing villages near Mimisal in Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu; residents say they are a surviving link to the communitys history, tradition, and resilience; they raise quality concerns over littering

Pakistans Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reached Tehran on Saturday (June 6, 2026) to push for peace amidst rising tensions

North Korea has long insisted on its right to a nuclear weapon and ballistic missile programmes, although they are forbidden under the terms of UN Security Council sanctions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also directed a team to assess costs for damage already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran, the source said, adding that the U.S. will consider using Iranian assets for those repairs as well

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A 12th-century hilltop castle has emerged as a key strategic flashpoint in Israels war with Hezbollah in occupied southern Lebanon

Many victims have been taken to nearby hospitals, police said; police did not provide further details on the injuries and how many people were shot.

The girl alleged that she was sold to two families in Jhansi and subjected to sexual assault by multiple men over a period of nearly two years.

During his visit, Mr. Naqvi will hold talks with various top officials, including Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iran'ssemi-official news agencyTasnim reported.

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Dismissing reports of a rift, BJPs senior spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal had said, He is not going anywhere. He is with the BJP.

Some forces are trying to make the country's youths anti-establishment, Mr. Nabin said during an interaction with intellectuals in Ranchi.

G.S. Sameeran also inspected the gymnasium and parking lot on the premises of Ripon Buildings and ordered officials to improve maintenance of the facilities

For three years after winning the National Award in 2011, the genial actor had stayed away from silver screen due to poor health. Yet he remained alive in public memory, thanks largely to memes that liberally drew on his image and witty dialogues, giving them a sharp satirical edge

The art brought Salim Kumar fame and made him a sought-after performer in the famed Kalabhavan troupe and in foreign shows; it paved the way for his entry into the film industry

Six streets of Thiru.Vi.Ka. Nagar rely on lorry-filled tanks, while neighbouring areas such as Sastri Nagar and Narasimha Nagar, and newly constructed apartment complexes receive continuous piped water. Heat has exacerbated the situation

All the stations in this phase II stretch are ready for operation;the TVMs have been installed in 4 of 11 stations so far; remaining machines will be delivered in a week and installed before June-end, say CMRL officials; the machines are relevant as many commuters buy paper QR code tickets

Revenue officials said that the pre-monsoon summer showers had ensured significant widespread rain in these districts, especially in areas around Jawadhu Hills like Jolarpet and Yelagiri Hills in Tirupattur

The bodies of a woman and her mother were found in a cashew orchard in Eluru district on May 29

Expressing concern over shortage of healthcare professionals in the country, Abdul Nazeer calls for greater investment and strategic allocation of resources in the healthcare sector

After analysing the chatter on social media and getting a sense of the situation on the ground, it was felt that refusing permission may have led to some protesters storming the venue or the police station; the confrontation would have further fuelled the anger among the youth, government sources say

Various reforms to improve ease of living and ease of doing business were also discussed, official sources said

Rebel Trinamool leader Ritabrata Banerjee says the grassroots party created by Mamata Banerjee has been hijacked by Abhishek Banerjee and corporate brokers; he rejects allegations that the BJP engineered the split, and reiterates that his faction will remain anti-BJP; he also hints at a possible rebellion among Trinamool MPs, saying courage is contagious, it will travel from Kolkata to Delhi too

Nepal wants to pursue result-driven diplomacy with India, its most important partner, says Nepal FM; strong complementarities between the current governments in Delhi, Kathmandu, says EAM

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke led a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 6, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in competitive and school examinations.