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Leaders Demand Action Against Khan Sir Following Attempted Murder Case

Patna, June 6: An attempted murder case has been filed against Khan Sir (Faisal Khan) in connection with a shooting incident. This has sparked re

CET results announced in Karnataka; 2,92,782 eligible for professional courses, including engineering

Tanisha Karthik of R.V. PU college, Bengaluru, has topped the engineering stream; Students can see the results online from 2 p.m.

Properties Worth Rs 3.5 Crore Of Alleged Drug Peddlers Attached In Srinagar

SRINAGAR, Jun 6: Properties worth approximately Rs 3.5 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers were attached in Srinagar, police said on Sat

You can delete our posts, not our voices: CJP founder Dipke leads Jantar Mantar protest demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Hundreds gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding accountability for examination irregularities. The Cockroach Janta Party led the protest seeking the

Lebanon considers largest amnesty in 35 years amid protests

Lebanon's largest amnesty since the end of its devastating 1975-90 civil war is expected to occur in the coming weeks, once Parliament approves i

'Dharmendra Pradhan must resign': CJP protests over alleged NEET 2026 paper leak at Jantar Mantar

3 Prince Teotia gang members held after encounter in south Delhi; 2 injured

NEW DELHI, Jun 6: Three alleged members of the Prince Teotia gang, including a notorious criminal wanted in a recent extortion-linked firing case

National award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar hospitalised, on ventilator support

Salim Kumar experienced health issues and was rushed to hospital in the morning. He had undergone a liver transplant a few years ago

Arrested ex-TMC MLA key conspirator in Bhangar bomb blast case in WB: NIA

NEW DELHI, June 6: Former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla, who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), has been identified a

I think this is the biggest win of my career: R Praggnanandhaa after Norway Chess triumph

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa achieved his career's biggest win at Norway Chess. He defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen twice. The tou

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South America to ramp up India outreach despite geography

In an era of growing diplomatic relations, South American countries are increasingly turning to India, with Argentina leading the charge by ackno

Indian Stock Market Faces Decline Amid Global Tensions

Mumbai, June 6: The Indian stock markets key indices closed lower this week. The impact of some positive domestic policy measures was limited due

Praggnanandhaa says winning Norway Chess title more special than beating Magnus Carlsen

It may or may not be the biggest title of his career thus far, but his history-making victory was a hugely popular one. He was swarmed by fans bu

Pappu Yadav Claims Conspiracy Against Coaching Institutions in Patna Amid Khan Sir-Roshan Anand Controversy

Mumbai, June 6: Pappu Yadav, a Member of Parliament from Purnea, has responded to the ongoing controversy between coaching institutions in Patna

Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, research ships near key South China Sea islands

Taiwan has reported a new escalation in the South China Sea on Saturday. A Chinese coast guard ship and a survey vessel conducted a coordinated o

Donald Trump says he rejected plan to send US troops into Iran for uranium

President Donald Trump revealed a military plan to seize Iran's enriched uranium was considered but dismissed as too risky. Diplomatic negotiatio

Scholarships: June 6, 2026

Information on financial aid for students

Irans Foreign Minister Responds to Lebanese Presidents Remarks on Negotiations

Tehran, June 6: Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sharply criticized Lebanese President Joseph Aouns recent comments regarding negotiatio

What India can learn from the Wests ed-tech reckoning

The new divide runs between those whose education is shaped by people and those whose education is governed by platforms

J&K Health Minister takes exception to Mehbooba touring AIIMS, says suffering from political amnesia

Some people seem to be suffering from political amnesia; one wonders in what capacity former rulers are conducting reviews of the AIIMS Awantipor

NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case: Judicial custody of accused Shubham Khairnar extended till June 15

A Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of Shubham Khairnar, an accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, until June 15. The court als

GHSS Manjakote Principal Attached To CEO Office

JAMMU, June 6: The School Education Department has attached Mohammad Arif, Principal of Government Higher Secondary School, Manjakote in Rajouri

Indian mission in U.K. condemns disruption at Chief Justice Surya Kant event

The statement followed videos circulating online that reflect a heated exchange over an attempted audience question about growing hostility to di

Akal Takht Chief Urges Punjab Government to Remove Offensive Clauses from Anti-Sacrilege Law

Amritsar, June 6: Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Garagj has once again warned the Punjab government not to ignore his directives to remo

Supreme Court says accused cannot be denied chargesheet documents

The Supreme Court has ruled that accused individuals must have access to chargesheet documents. Withholding these materials can severely impact a

Netflix names longtime director Jay Hoag as chairman, succeeding Reed Hastings

Jay Hoag co-founded TCV, a growth equity firm, which has been an investor in Netflix for many years

More economic safeguards on the cards as West Asia conflict persists: Report

India is preparing new measures to protect its economy from the West Asia conflict. The government will introduce these steps gradually as needed

A R Rahman To Perform At Attari Border In Tribute To BSF

The performance, organised by the team of director Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga, is being billed as a first-of-its-kind tribute to the BSF per

Calls Grow for Preservation of Rakt Talai Ahead of Haldighati Wars 450th Anniversary

Rajsamand/New Delhi, June 5 (Udaipur Kiran): Concerns over the condition of Rakt Talai, regarded by historians and local groups as the original b

Unique Protest in Rajasthan: Man Shaves Head to Demand Unpaid Wages

Rajsamand, June 6: In a remarkable act of protest, a young man in Rajasthan has taken an unusual approach to demand his brothers unpaid wages fro

OCTOPUS fine-tunes tactics after reviewing 18 mock drills

Rice University partners with FIS to set up Indian American Community Archives in Houston

HOUSTON, June 6: Rice University has launched the Indian American Community Archives to preserve the history, lived experiences, and achievements

NBFC sector welcomes RBI's status quo on rates

Welcoming the Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI) decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and maintain a neutral policy stance, Manapp

Punjab Police Incident: Controversy Erupts Over Accuseds Death During Raid

Jalandhar, June 6: A police raid in the Mehthpur area of Jalandhar turned chaotic when a confrontation broke out between officers and the family

Post-surgery radiation therapy lowers risk of bladder cancer recurrence, study suggests

NEW DELHI, Jun 5: Post-surgery radiation therapy significantly reduces risk of recurrence in patients with high-risk muscle-invasive bladder canc

Politician Vijay more powerful than actor Vijay,says TVK Minister K.G. Arunraj

The people of Tamil Nadu, he said had been waiting for a truly universal leader and that TVKs internal assessments had consistently indicated str

Who is Dharmendra Pradhan? All about Education minister facing heat in CJP protest amid NEET, CBSE controversy

CJP protest news: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protested at Jantar Mantar, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Kerala to expand farming to every available space, including fallow lands: Minister T. Siddique

Kathir project launched to connect students with farming

Srinagar Police Seize Drug Traffickers Assets Worth 3.5 Crore, Intensify Crackdown Under NDPS Act

Srinagar, Jun 6: In a significant crackdown on the narcotics network in Kashmir, Srinagar Police on Saturday attached immovable properties worth

Shekhar Suman Critiques Indians Fleeing Abroad Amidst Pyramid Scheme Scandal

Mumbai, June 6: Actor Shekhar Suman has sharply criticized individuals who have fled India. During the promotion of the newly released web series

Argentina expands hantavirus probe; sends teams to test rats in Mendoza

The Health Ministry says specialists from Malbran, together with U.S. CDC, are preparing to test rodents for the hantavirus in Mendoza from June

Punjab: Nine Dead, 15 Injured in Ferozepore Truck-Jeep collision

The victims were travelling to immerse the ashes of a family member when the accident occurred

DRI Seizes 522 Kilograms of Marijuana in Nagpur, Two Arrested

Nagpur, June 6: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has made a significant drug bust in Nagpur, apprehending two individuals and seizin

1,128 Narco-Terrorists Arrested as Nasha Mukt J&K Campaign Completes 55 Days

As the Nasha Mukt J&K campaign entered its 55th day, authorities have registered 1,036 FIRs and arrested 1,128 drug smugglers across the Union Te

Youth Lead the Call to End Elephant Rides at Amer Fort on World Environment Day

On the occasion of World Environment Day, more than fifty youth gathered at the Jal Mahal in Jaipur to paint wild animals, including elephants, t

Anu Malik Reveals Which Song Dharmendra Adored

Mumbai, June 6: Music composer and singer Anu Malik has disclosed which of his songs was favored by the late legendary actor Dharmendra. In a spe

India vs Afghanistan Test: KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan steady batting steers India to 96/1 at lunch

India opted to bat first in the one-off Test against Afghanistan, played at Mullanpur stadium, Punjab. KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan are at the crea

Maharashtra: Cops deployed at CJP founder Dipke's residence in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Security has been heightened at the residence of Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar ahead o

Markapuram: Lecturer Held for Extorting Rs 9 Lakh Worth Gold From Inter Student

A chemistry lecturer in Markapuram was arrested for allegedly extorting gold jewellery worth Rs 9 lakh from a student in exchange for higher mark

Chitale vs Starbucks: Pune traveller shares how local heroes are challenging foreign brands

A viral video from Pune International Airport showcases local Maharashtrian brands like Chitale Bandhu and Ganesh Bhel standing alongside global

Speculations Rise as Former AIADMK Ministers Join TVK

Chennai, June 6: Speculation is mounting in Tamil Nadu politics regarding former AIADMK ministers Shanmugam and Vijay, who may join the Tamilaga

Delhi hotel fire: Cook arrested, several others detained as probe widens

According to police sources, preliminary findings indicate that the actions of the cook, identified as Keshav Negi, may have contributed to the o

Modest growth in States Own Tax Revenue emerges as weak spot in T.N.s economy

Based on unaudited provisional figures put out by the office of the Principal Accountant General (Accounts and Entitlements), Tamil Nadu, the gro

Telangana DCA busts illegal API sales unit in Hyderabads Kukatpally

BJP Responds to Security Controversy Surrounding Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi

Patna, June 6: The political landscape in Bihar has erupted following the reduction of security for Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife, Rabri Devi. L

Millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war: UN food agency

UK proposes 'tech pact' with EU to boost AI, innovation

The idea of a repeat with the EU comes as London and Brussels painstakingly negotiate other matters under a eset in relations vowed by British P

Gold rush for real estate: Jewellery retailers drive Tamil Nadus commercial property boom

From the high streets of Chennai, which is Indias second-largest jewellery leasing market, to tier-II towns, jewellers are Tamil Nadus newest pro

Heavy Rains Predicted In Western Ghats Region Of Tamil Nadu

Heavy to very heavy rain with thunderstorm and lightning with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph is likely to occur at isolated places in Tamil Nadu

The rug renaissance: How designer collaborations are transforming Indias luxury

From couture-inspired collections to architect-led collaborations, Indias leading ateliers are turning carpets into collectible design statements

Allegations of Attack on BJP Presidents Vehicle by Shaukat Molla: Dilip Ghosh Speaks Out

Kolkata, June 6: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has responded to various issues, including the resignation of TMC leader Firhad Hakim and the a

Bhangar bomb blast case: NIA identifies arrested ex-Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla as key conspirator

Former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla has been arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Officials identified him as the key cons

Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis and Panahi: Why Iranian cinema sees history through a childs eyes

In the works of Marjane Satrapi, Jafar Panahi, Abbas Kiarostami and Mohsen Makhmalbaf, children are more than protagonists. They are the eyes thr

India is Building a Future-Ready Digital Economy: Jitin Prasad

New Delhi, June 6: According to the government, India is developing a digital economy based on self-reliance in innovation, entrepreneurship, and

Yoga Poses to Alleviate Mental Fatigue and Irritability

New Delhi, June 6: Irritability over minor issues and persistent stress have become common challenges in todays fast-paced world. If you find you

SpaceX to Supply AI Computing Capacity to Google in Pre-IPO Agreement

The agreement runs through June 2029, implying total payments of roughly $30 billion over the life of the contract.

Nagpur NEET aspirant death case: Show-cause notice to officer over missing suicide note

A police official faces a show cause notice in Nagpur. This action follows the alleged failure to attach a suicide note to case papers. The note

Peddi Dips After Sensational Opening: Why the Mixed Response?

Similarly, the hero's final transformation was largely conveyed through montage sequences and lacked the dramatic build-up needed to elevate the

India Wins Toss Against Afghanistan, Batting First in Test Match Debut for Manav Suthar

Chandigarh, June 6: India is set to face Afghanistan in a single Test match starting Saturday at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cric

Rohini Acharya Reacts Strongly to Security Cut for Lalu and Rabri Devi

Patna, June 6: Rohini Acharya, the daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, has expressed her outrage over the reduction of security for her

CBSE class 12 revaluation 2026 deadline changed after technical glitches: Check new date and other details

CBSE has extended the deadline for Class 12 answer sheet verification and re-evaluation to June 7 midnight due to technical issues and a surge in

US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz

BRIDGEWATER, June 6: The US military said it shot down Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf Arab a

Liquor Van Overturns in Chittoor; Locals Rush to Grab Bottles

The incident created a brief commotion in the area before authorities arrived.

Pope to find secularised, polarised Spain where Catholic Church has complex legacy

VATICAN CITY, June 6: Pope Leo XIVs trip to Spain will bring the American pontiff to a traditional centre of European Christianity, where the Cat

Iranian official claims 'first' victory over US, says 'ball in Trump's court' to release $24 billion of assets for breaking deadlock

A senior Iranian adviser said Tehran views the recent conflict with the US as its first military victory and stated that talks remain stalled. Ir

Hyderabad: Vehicle Charging Stations To Be Under Constant Digital Surveillance

CC cameras have already been installed at more than 30 charging stations. More stations would be equipped with the cameras in the next few days.

Quote of the day by Liam Neeson: 'I dont subscribe to coincidence. I believe that no matter how random things might appear, theres still...'

Quote of the day by Liam Neeson: Liam Neeson, a respected Hollywood actor, transitioned from a variety of jobs to a successful acting career, gai

Punjab Govt orders drafting of law to curb arbitrary private school fee hikes

India and the U.S. Strengthen Defense Ties in Hawaii Talks

Washington, June 6: The 29th Army-to-Army Staff Talks between India and the United States took place in Hawaii, focusing on enhancing defense coo

Praveen Chakravarty sought VCKs support before filing Rajya Sabha nomination: Thirumavalavan

Speaking to journalists, Mr. Thirumavalavan said that Mr. Chakravarty had informed him that he would be filing the nomination, and that former ML

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann reviews preparations for rollout of Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna

Under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, the eligible women across Punjab will start receiving financial assistance from July 1

'From delivery bike to high AI traffic': This Bengaluru-based founder was once a Zomato delivery boy, now owns an million-dollar startup

Suraj Biswas transitioned from a food delivery rider in Bengaluru to founding AI startup Assessli, recognized on global platform F6S. His journey

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke joins students, youth in Jantar Mantar protest

Hundreds gathered at Jantar Mantar for a protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party. Abhijeet Dipke, the movement's founder, led the demonstr

Tragic Road Accident Claims Eight Lives in Punjab

Chandigarh, June 6: A devastating road accident in Punjabs Firozpur district claimed the lives of at least eight individuals and left 11 others s

Quote of the day by Heraclitus: No man ever steps in the same river twice, for its not the same river and hes not the... Learn the timeless wisdom from the ancient philosopher who revealed why change, growth, self-discovery, and human evolution shape every life journey

Quote of the Day: Heraclitus reminds us that change is the only constant in life. Instead of fearing change, we should embrace it. New opportunit

No place to rest | In sweltering Indian cities, relief is unevenly distributed

Indias rising heat and loss of public spaces are exposing a hidden inequality in urban design pockets of shade are concentrated in affluent encl

Take back the streets | Citizens in Indian cities dont want to shrink to the peripheries

As cities are built around vehicles, pedestrians are losing ground. Awareness initiatives, citizen-centric design and apps offer hope

Three returnees from Ebola-hit African countries quarantined in Durg, says Chhattisgarh Health Minister Shyam Jaiswal

Chhattisgarh is fully prepared for potential virus infections. Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal assured that hospitals and quarantine facilit

Coforge Opens Its Fourth Public Library in India

Third library in Delhi-NCR; after one in Noida and one in Gurugram