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Ayodhya Ram Temple: AAP MP Sanjay Singh claims he has evidence of a land scam

Sanjay Singh told ANI, I have a lot of evidence related to the land scam, and I will present all those documents before the SIT. Why has no action been taken till now? Action should have been taken by now.

25 Jun 2026 4:58 pm
Central Railway to run 54 special train trips for Ashadhi Wari 2026 pilgrims

Ashadhi Ekadashi, which falls on July 25 this year, draws lakhs of Warkaris to Pandharpur every year. To manage the surge in passenger traffic and ensure convenient travel for pilgrims, Central Railway will operate a mix of reserved and unreserved special trains through the Solapur Division

25 Jun 2026 4:39 pm
PM Modi welcomes Amazons USD 48 billion India investment

PM Modi welcomed Amazons record USD 48 billion investment in India over the next five years, saying it will create new opportunities for young people. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reaffirmed the companys long-term commitment, with major investments planned in AI, cloud infrastructure and e-commerce

25 Jun 2026 4:18 pm
At least 32 dead, 700 injured after powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela

At least 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela. The government declared a nationwide State of Emergency as rescue teams were deployed, buildings collapsed, and tremors were felt across neighbouring Colombia

25 Jun 2026 4:08 pm
Venezuela Earthquakes: PM Modi extends condolences, offers Indias assistance

The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 7.1 quake at 2204 GMT on Wednesday evening, followed just one minute later by an even stronger magnitude 7.5 tremor. Both struck near the coastal town of Moron, about 160 km west of Caracas

25 Jun 2026 4:04 pm
PM Modi calls Emergency a 'direct assault on Constitution' on 51st anniversary

PM Modi recalled the suspension of civil liberties and arrests of political leaders under the stringent Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA)

25 Jun 2026 3:38 pm
Delhi cyber crime: 18 held in fake export call centre case

According to officials, the racket was exposed during the investigation of multiple NCRP cyber fraud complaints received from different parts of the country

25 Jun 2026 2:18 pm
Air India launches Easy Connect flights under Centre's new hub-and-spoke model

The inaugural service, Flight AI1111, departed from Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport at 9:23 am, carrying passengers who will connect through Delhi to international destinations including Dubai, Colombo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kathmandu and Phuket

25 Jun 2026 1:58 pm
PM announces compensation as Kolkata warehouse collapse death toll reaches 9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for each injured person in the Tartala warehouse roof collapse case

25 Jun 2026 1:28 pm
Pune court convicts accused in Nasrapur minor rape and murder case

A special court in Pune has convicted 65-year-old Bhimrao Kamble in the Nasrapur minor rape and murder case. The court will decide the quantum of punishment on June 29, with prosecutors expected to seek the maximum penalty under the POCSO Act and BNS

25 Jun 2026 12:55 pm
Centre clarifies passport is not proof of citizenship, cites 1967 law

The government said the distinction is rooted in the Passports Act, 1967, and has also been upheld by judicial pronouncements, including a Bombay High Court ruling in 2013

25 Jun 2026 11:59 am
Assam Rifles seizes heroin worth Rs 1.34 crore, arrests three in Mizoram

During the operation, the joint team intercepted two individuals whose movements were found to be suspicious

25 Jun 2026 10:23 am
France isolates five possible Ebola contacts after infected doctors flight

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control estimates that the risk of infection for people living in Europe is very low

25 Jun 2026 10:20 am
Trump signals progress on F-35 deal with Turkey

Trump also said he had made similar requests to other world leaders

25 Jun 2026 10:16 am
Five more South Korean-operated vessels exit Strait of Hormuz

A total of 21 South Korean sailors were aboard the vessels, with one vessel bound for South Korea, the ministry said.

25 Jun 2026 10:03 am
Mumbai ko gussa kyun aata hai!

Five months after a typical verbal spat on a train in Malad ended in the brutal stabbing of a 33-year-old college professor, a 22-year-old was callously murdered under similar circumstances on a Nalasopara-bound local

25 Jun 2026 9:49 am
UP: Police arrest 20-year-old suspected of ties to Pakistan-based terror outfit

Police have arrested a 20-year-old man identified as Suhail, a native of Uttar Pradesh, on suspicion of having links with a Pakistan-based terror organisation. Authorities are investigating the nature and extent of his alleged connections

25 Jun 2026 8:57 am
Make slippery spot in Bhandup East safe for bikers

Can bikers be warned to go extremely slow? Can we have signage at the spot?

25 Jun 2026 8:52 am
Its never too late for some

Examples of breaching team curfew rules have a commonality, however serious amusement. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being wide awake in time meant for sleeping is not unprecedented

25 Jun 2026 8:50 am
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds talks with UAE leadership on Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met senior UAE leaders during his Gulf tour to discuss regional security and ongoing Iran negotiations. The talks come amid concerns among Gulf allies over the proposed US-Iran peace framework and nuclear discussions

25 Jun 2026 8:48 am
Computer solves 500 years of work in day

The US has commissioned Flyer, a USD 20 million supercomputer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. Designed for advanced military research, the system will support AI development, hypersonic weapons studies and next-generation aircraft design

25 Jun 2026 8:46 am
Pakistan court sentences rights activist Mahrang Baloch to life imprisonment

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced rights activist Mahrang Baloch and a fellow activist to life imprisonment over the killing of a paramilitary soldier during a 2024 protest. The verdict has drawn criticism from human rights groups

25 Jun 2026 8:39 am
Varanasi: Chicken, beer party on boat in Ganga lands five in jail

Five men were arrested in Varanasi after a video showing them cooking chicken and consuming beer on a boat in the middle of the Ganga river went viral on social media. Police also seized the boat and launched further action in the case

25 Jun 2026 8:37 am
Lebanon and Israel discuss US-backed proposal amid shifting regional diplomacy

Lebanon and Israel are holding talks over a US-backed pilot proposal despite regional tensions and evolving diplomatic efforts involving Iran. The discussions come as Israeli forces maintain positions in parts of southern Lebanon following the recent conflict

25 Jun 2026 8:35 am
Warehouse collapse in WB kills 4, injures 17

A three-storey under-construction warehouse collapsed in Kolkata's Taratala area on Wednesday, killing at least four people and injuring 17 others. Rescue teams, including the Army, are searching for several workers believed to be trapped beneath the rubble

25 Jun 2026 8:31 am
Iran invites PM Modi to Ayatollahs funeral

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 4. The invitation comes as Iran prepares for a major state ceremony amid ongoing regional tensions

25 Jun 2026 8:27 am
Powerful earthquakes rock Japan and Venezuela

A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan, shaking several prefectures and disrupting bullet train services, though no tsunami warning was issued. Meanwhile, Venezuela was hit by back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5, raising fears of widespread damage and casualties

25 Jun 2026 8:24 am
Air India flight briefly enters Pakistani airspace near Amritsar; probe underway

An Air India Airbus A321 operating from Delhi to Amritsar briefly entered Pakistani airspace during a go-around manoeuvre on Monday. The airline has reported the incident to regulators and launched an internal investigation, while the DGCA is expected to conduct a detailed probe

24 Jun 2026 10:06 pm
Is your doctor genuine? Maharashtra launches QR-based verification system

With bogus doctors continuing to pose a threat to public health, the Maharashtra government has turned to technology for a solution. A new QR code-based initiative, 'Know Your Doctor', will enable citizens to verify a doctor's credentials within seconds

24 Jun 2026 7:52 pm
India-Norway ties reach new milestone with green strategic partnership: Envoy

This collaboration follows what the Ambassador described as an almost historic visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Norway last month, which marked the first such visit in 43 years and the first during the PM's third term

24 Jun 2026 6:20 pm
France confirms first-ever Ebola case as doctor returns from DR Congo

The patient was isolated upon arrival in France before the disease was officially identified. The case marks the first Ebola infection detected outside Africa during the current outbreak

24 Jun 2026 4:53 pm
Opposition targets MP CM Mohan Yadav over alleged Ujjain 'land scam'

Congress, RJD and other INDIA bloc leaders have intensified attacks on Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav over allegations linking his family to land purchases in Ujjain. While the Opposition has demanded accountability, the BJP has dismissed the claims as politically motivated and baseless

24 Jun 2026 4:38 pm
Maharashtra weather: Monsoon gains strength, widespread rainfall forecast

According to the forecast valid from June 24 to June 28, Mumbai, Thane and Palghar are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds at isolated places on Wednesday

24 Jun 2026 3:42 pm
UK court orders Nirav Modi to pay Bank of India over Rs 100 crore

A London court has ordered fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi to repay more than USD 10.7 million to Bank of India, holding him personally liable under a guarantee linked to a Firestar Group loan

24 Jun 2026 3:14 pm
DR Congo reports 1,094 Ebola cases in first month, highest-ever tally: WHO

The Health Ministry said intensified public health measures, including stronger epidemiological and laboratory surveillance as well as the decentralisation of diagnostic capacity, have contributed to earlier detection, confirming expanded community transmission

24 Jun 2026 2:56 pm
Palghar: nine crore worth of electronics gutted in highway truck fire

A truck carrying electronic goods caught fire on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Palghar, destroying cargo worth an estimated Rs 9 crore and disrupting traffic for hours

24 Jun 2026 2:52 pm
Assam issues alert as Arunachal flash floods raise river levels

The Assam government has sounded an alert in several districts after flash floods in Arunachal Pradesh triggered a rise in water levels in the Brahmaputra and its tributaries

24 Jun 2026 2:52 pm
Congress Kharge slams Pradhan over remarks on NEET protests, demands resignation

Kharge accused the Centre of failing students, alleged that multiple paper leaks had occurred during the government's tenure, and demanded Pradhan's resignation

24 Jun 2026 2:46 pm
Tripura govt bars GBP-AGMC doctors from private practice

The Tripura government has barred doctors at GBP-AGMC Hospital from private practice and announced a 20 per cent non-practice allowance to improve patient care

24 Jun 2026 1:23 pm
India slams Pakistan at UN for politicising forum with Kashmir remarks

During the session, Pakistans Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, raised the Kashmir issue and criticised Indias position on the region

24 Jun 2026 12:49 pm
Bihar man accused of throwing wife, three children into canal; kids die

According to the police and local reports, the incident occurred in Bhangaha village under the Kumarbagh police station limits; the woman alleged that she was pushed into the canal first. Despite the water depth and strong current, she managed to save herself

24 Jun 2026 9:40 am
PM Modi, Qatar Amir discuss Ras Laffan accident that killed 12 Indians

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it is coordinating with local authorities to identify and repatriate the mortal remains of the 12 Indian nationals who lost their lives in the explosion at Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday night

24 Jun 2026 9:38 am
Delhi: Massive fire erupts at labour settlement near Udyog Bhawan; no casualties

Officials said explosions in commercial and small LPG cylinders present at the site further intensified the blaze and accelerated its spread across the settlement

24 Jun 2026 9:33 am
Donald Trump says Iran agrees to abandon nuclear weapons under peace deal

Trump said the primary goal of his administration's efforts was ensuring that Iran could not develop nuclear weapons

24 Jun 2026 9:30 am
US Senate passes resolution to curb Donald Trump's war powers on Iran

The passage of the resolution on Tuesday marked the first time such a measure has cleared both chambers of Congress since the conflict began in February and signaled growing opposition to Trump's handling of the war

24 Jun 2026 9:26 am
Two-wheeler riders must steer clear of footpaths

We said that authorities need to make our pavements/footpaths accessible

24 Jun 2026 9:12 am
Narrow-gauge hydrogen train unveiled

Swiss train manufacturer Stadler and Sardinian transport operator ARST are developing the world's first hydrogen-powered train designed specifically for narrow-gauge railways. The project aims to cut more than 2,100 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually compared to diesel-powered trains

24 Jun 2026 9:09 am
Home Ministry revises penalties for FCRA violations, imposes stricter fines

The Ministry of Home Affairs has revised compounding penalties for several offences under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010. The changes include higher fines for excessive administrative spending and the use of foreign funds in speculative activities

24 Jun 2026 8:56 am
Haryana: IAS officer held in Rs 60-cr fraud case

The CBI has arrested senior Haryana cadre IAS officer Pankaj Agarwal over allegations of siphoning more than Rs 60 crore from Haryana government accounts maintained with IDFC First Bank. Officials claim the funds were misappropriated during his tenure in key government departments

24 Jun 2026 8:52 am
India, US intensify trade talks ahead of July tariff deadline

India and the US have resumed high-level trade talks to finalise an interim agreement before Washington's temporary tariff regime expires in July

24 Jun 2026 8:48 am