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Methanol-tainted liquor sold through illegal dens leaves families shattered; cops arrest eight as crime branch takes over probe

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has announced the results of its Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Clean and Beautiful Bus Stand Campaign, recognising major improvements in cleanliness, amenities and infrastructure across Maharashtra

Russian drone enters Romanian airspace and crashes into a residential apartment building, injuring two people. Iran says it trusts only US actions, not words, on a potential ceasefire. Kenyan police arrest eight students over suspected arson at a girls school that killed 16 children

Delhi High Court on Friday refused to order immediate unblocking of satirical outfit Cockroach Janta Party`s X account but asked a review committee under IT Rules to examine the issue and take a decision before July 7

At least three people, including passengers and a TTE, were injured after a portion of a tin shed collapsed at Platform No. 5 of Charbagh Railway Station during redevelopment work. Railway officials temporarily halted movement on the affected platform as rescue and debris clearance operations were carried out

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced free DTC bus travel for all NEET candidates on June 21 to help them reach their examination centres without stress. Candidates can avail of the facility by showing their valid NEET admit card to bus conductors

Residents of Shangkai village, who were enforcing a shutdown in their area to protest the alleged holding of 14 community members hostage by Naga groups, had blocked part of the vital highway from Imphal to Ukhrul district headquarters

At least 12 people died and three others were hospitalised after allegedly consuming methanol-laced spurious liquor in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad. Police and the Excise Department have arrested eight accused, including a key bootlegger, as investigations continue

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited Russias National Space Centre in Moscow along with Russian Deputy PM Denis Manturov and interacted live with the Russian crew aboard the International Space Station

A Bhopal court on Friday sent former district judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh to five-day CBI custody in connection with the alleged dowry death of actor-model Twisha Sharma

The India Meteorological Department has forecast widespread rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across Kerala till June 2 as the southwest monsoon is set to advance further over the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Multiple cyclonic circulations are expected to intensify rainfall activity across state

Spiritual leader Ashutosh Brahmachari had moved the SC against the order of the Allahabad High Court, which granted anticipatory bail to the Hindu seer and his co-accused in connection with a case registered at Jhunsi Police Station in Prayagraj under provisions of BNS and POCSO

BSF is set to hand over 100 Bangladeshi nationals to the Border Guard Bangladesh at the Hakimpur border check post in Basirhat, West Bengal. More than 100 Bangladeshi nationals have gathered near the border area in recent days, according to officials

The IMD said there is a 60 per cent chance of deficient rainfall this year, with northwest, central and southern India likely to receive below-normal rain

The massive New Glenn was grounded in April after it left a satellite in the wrong orbit because of engine failure; it was only the third flight of the rocket that Blue Origin intends to use to launch landers to the moon for NASA.

Speaking at a White House briefing, Bessent said the market had already shown resilience and suggested that fears of a prolonged energy shock may be overstated

Authorities would not provide an immediate number of how many missing people they were looking for hours after dozens of firefighters had brought the flames under control

Instead of supporting a digital dollar, Bessent said the administration favours a regulatory framework designed to encourage private-sector digital assets and stablecoins under US oversight

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar on Friday assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. A highly decorated officer with over 37 years of service, he has commanded major naval warships including INS Vikramaditya and held key operational and strategic appointments across the Indian Navy

The mystery surrounding a series of sudden and suspicious deaths reported over the last 24 to 48 hours in the Fugewadi area of Pimpri-Chinchwad has now been unravelled

Siddaramaiah was accompanied by his son Yathindra during the meeting, which is being viewed as a crucial step in determining the veteran leader`s future role within the Congress after his exit from the state`s top post

Nearly 23 lakh students had registered for the test, and around 13 lakh have already submitted their bank details for refunds. The exam, cancelled amid paper leak allegations, is set to be conducted again on June 21, 2026

According to an official notification issued by Raj Bhavan, the Governor accepted Siddaramaiah`s resignation under Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India

The incident occurred around 3 am when workers were sleeping on the upper slab of the structure. Rescue operations were carried out, and the injured were admitted to hospital

The chargesheet pertains to eight First Information Reports (FIRs) registered at Mumbai Naka Police Station in Nashik under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), officials said

Reports have indicated that discussions could include a temporary extension of a ceasefire arrangement and the continuation of nuclear negotiations for a fixed period

Desi Bling will decrease your brain cells and lower your standards. Under the garb of unserious entertainment, the show sells vulgar displays of wealth as aspiration and promotes regressive ideas

The residents are now trying to get a grill installed around the statue as a security measure to prevent it from being defiled

The Asian elephant had age-related issues that accelerated recently, including kidney and liver issues. Born in the wild in Asia, Happy was brought to the US when she was 1-year-old.

He was 91. During the Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan in 1972, Badr wrote the famous couplet Dushmani jam kar karo lekin ye gunjaish rahe, jab kabhi hum dost ho jayein to sharminda na hon.

But with deliveries years away, there are discussions about transfers of existing C/D model Swedish Gripens

A US official said the military shot down four Iranian attack drones and struck a ground control station in the port city of Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone

Dozens were wounded, the Lebanese Health Ministry said. Meanwhile, an Israeli soldier was killed in a Hezbollah drone attack in northern Israel, the Israeli military said.

The Supreme Court has asked all states and Union territories to establish a functional good samaritan grievance redressal system

On May 22, a division bench of the high court had given its nod to the participation of Phogat in the upcoming trials for the Asian Games, saying the WFIs selection policy was exclusionary for the lack of discretion to consider an iconic player like her, who is returning from a maternity break.

Pradhan on Thursday chaired a meeting with CBSE officials to address technical and payment-related issues faced by students during the re-evaluation and verification processes

The police chief said he had discussed with the Home Minister regarding the issue of violence; Eight accused have been arrested, and we have identified more people, said state police chief

Global roundup: US and Iranian negotiators reach a tentative 60-day framework awaiting Trumps approval, as tensions escalate in Gaza and Lebanon, violence flares in Colombia, a Swiss train station attack is declared terrorism-related, and Europe battles a record heatwave

Gadchiroli Police and Narayanpur Police in Chhattisgarh destroyed an alleged Maoist arms-manufacturing unit and recovered rifles, explosives, detonators and bomb-making material during a joint anti-Naxal operation near the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border

Woman in Maharashtras Hingoli district allegedly lost her unborn child after a reported delay in ambulance service, with her family claiming the vehicle was unavailable due to a diesel shortage

A special court in Pune has framed charges against a 65-year-old accused in the alleged sexual assault and murder of a minor girl in Nasrapur. The court ordered daily in-camera hearings from Friday after prosecutors presented CCTV footage, DNA evidence and witness statements

IndiGo will reduce domestic flight capacity by 5-7 per cent between June and August 2026 amid rising aviation fuel costs and softer post-summer travel demand. The airline has also trimmed international operations as airlines face mounting cost pressures and volatile crude oil prices

The CBI on Thursday arrested former district judge Giribala Singh in connection with the Twisha Sharma death case in Bhopal. The arrest came a day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled her anticipatory bail in the alleged dowry death matter

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised the growing relationship between India and Australia, saying ties continue to deepen through trade, education, culture and cricket. He also said he looks forward to hosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Australia again soon

A fire broke out in a general coach of the Jaynagar-Udhna Express at Madhubani railway station in Bihar on Thursday, completely gutting the compartment. No casualties were reported as the train was stationed for maintenance, while railway authorities have ordered a probe into the incident

According to the complaint, the family requested the driver to drive carefully and slowly. However, the occupants of the car allegedly responded with verbal abuse. The complainant stated that the abusive behaviour continued until Wagholi Chowk

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged states to resolve inter-state water disputes through cooperation, timely clearances and technology-driven monitoring, while reviewing key infrastructure projects worth Rs 30,000 crore at the 51st PRAGATI meeting

During the breakfast meeting, DK Shivakumar touched Siddaramaiah`s feet in a gesture viewed as symbolic of the expected transition. There is also an indication that Siddaramaiah may travel to Delhi to seek a final nod on the selection for the post of deputy CM

A massive fire at a girls boarding school in Kenya killed at least 16 people and left 73 hospitalised after flames engulfed a dormitory in Nakuru County early Thursday. Authorities have launched rescue and investigation efforts as panicked parents gathered outside the school

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday conducted a 3D scan of retired judge Giribala Singhs residence in Bhopal as part of its probe into the death of actress-model Twisha Sharma. The move came a day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled Giribala Singhs anticipatory bail