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Morning Digest: Centre amends rules for receiving foreign funds; U.S. temporarily suspends Iran oil sanctions, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

ICC Unveils Post-Pregnancy Return-to-Play Guidelines for Women Cricketers

With women's cricket becoming increasingly professional and career opportunities expanding, more players are choosing to start families during th

Mega Power Cut in Over 150 Areas of Udaipur Today 23 June

UDAIPUR, June 23, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) :Power supply will remain disrupted in more than 150 localities across Udaipur on Monday due to maintenanc

Lucknow fire tragedy: Four arrested; accused owners of building

Four joint owners of a commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj have been arrested following a devastating fire that claimed 15 lives. The buildi

Americas 'midlife crisis' may not be what we think: A study reveals deeper issues and links middle-aged struggles to these factors

Middle age in the US is increasingly marked by loneliness, stress, and declining well-being, unlike in many European nations where midlife health

Gunman kills Montreal officer at Hilton hotel before being shot dead: Police

A shocking incident unfolded in Montreal as a gunman opened fire at a hotel, tragically claiming the life of a police officer and a civilian. The

Trump signs orders calling for powerful quantum computer, targeting 2028

President Trump has launched a major initiative to accelerate the development of powerful quantum computers and bolster cybersecurity against fut

Gujarat Launches School Enrollment Drive for 2.8 Million Children

Gandhinagar, June 23: Gujarat is set to kick off a three-day Shala Praveshotsav (School Enrollment Festival) and Kanya Kelvani campaign starting

FY27 kicks off strong: Double-digit sales growth in apparel, ACs, premium goods

Discretionary spending is witnessing a notable resurgence, particularly in the apparel and white goods sectors, which have both seen impressive d

Trump Threatens Prison For Damage To Washington Reflecting Pool

The president has launched a series of projects around Washington to put his stamp on the city, the main one being his expensive plan to build a

Vance says talks with Iranian officials set good foundation for a deal to end the war

Vice President JD Vance says his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a good foundation for a final deal to end the

Idiom of the Day: 'Like a phoenix rising from the ashes...'- Meaning, origin, and life lessons on failure and resilience

Life's setbacks, whether personal or professional, often feel like an end. However, the powerful idiom 'like a phoenix rising from the ashes' hig

FIFA World Cup Live: Lineups Out; Focus On Haaland As Norway Face Senegal

Norway vs Senegal LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match LIVE Updates: Norway will look to continue their perfect start to the FIFA World Cup 2026

Julian Alvarez Says 'Best For Everyone' If He Leaves Atletico Madrid

Atletico rejected an offer of 150 million euros ($173 million) from Real earlier this month, while Barcelona are hopeful of winning the race to s

France vs Iraq World Cup game second half in Philadelphia delayed due to thunderstorms: FIFA

There was no indication on when the match would restart

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Norway vs Senegal LIVE updates: Group I match gets underway

Having won their first match against Iraq, Norway will be expecting same success when it faces Iraq in a Group I match on June 22, 2026

I Am Out: Tucker Carlson Says He Won't Support Republican Party

Tucker Carlson supported Trump in 2024. After the war began, he apologised for supporting the then-presidential candidate and misleading people,

Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree planting

New research from Japan reveals that planting trees for conservation, while beneficial for some birds, can negatively impact species reliant on o

4 digital policing apps to expedite probe: Amit Shah

Gunman kills a Montreal officer at Hilton hotel before being shot dead, police say

Police say a suspect armed with a long gun opened fire at a Montreal hotel, killing a police officer before officers returned fire, killing him

Iran Rejects JD Vance's Claims Of Tehran Allowing Nuclear Inspectors

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson responded to Vance's remarks, stating that the interaction with the United Nations nuclear watchdog will be

PM Modi likely to visit Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand in July

110 students fall ill after lunch at private Icndore school; expired food items found in kitchen

District administration conducted an inspection at the Jhalaria campus of Shishukunj International School on Bypass Road and sealed the kitchen

Haldia seaport in West Bengal designated as immigration post

At present, there are 40 seaport immigration posts along Indias coastline and Haldia will be the 41st entry to the list

Kim Jong Un Says North Korea To Exercise Its Position As Nuclear State

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said exercising the country's position as a nuclear weapons state is the only way to cope with an unpredictable a

French Proverb of the Day: 'Dont aim for success if you want it; just do what you...'- A timeless lesson about passion, perseverance and purpose

A timeless French proverb advises against chasing success directly. Instead, it suggests focusing on doing what you love and believe in, assertin

Drug regulator flagged 159 samples substandard in May, 1 found spurious

FIFA WC 2026 LIVE: France vs Iraq Delayed Due To This Reason; Mbappe Scores

France vs Iraq LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match LIVE Updates: Kylian Mbappe scored a stunner and moved closer to Lionel Messi's sensational

AIMIM Corporator disqualified from his post in BMC

He lost the seat after his caste validity certificate was declared invalid by the District Caste Scrutiny Committee

Day after normalcy remark, Congress MP Tharoor says J&K tour not about assessing conditions

We discussed the situation in the State and the encouraging progress towards normalcy. When I arrived, he was chatting with the President of the

Lucknow Fire: Building Got Demolition Order In 2016, Revoked Within 2 Months

Lucknow Fire: Most of the victims were trapped on the second floor of the building, located on Usha Mehta Marg in Aliganj in north Lucknow.

Rate cuts transmission moderated in May 2026: RBI

Between May 2022 and Jan 2025, RBI increased repo rate by 250 bps. Between February 2025 and April 2026, the repo rate decreased 85 basis points

Man, two daughters injured after motorcycle falls off Geeta Colony flyover

Police are yet toascertainthe circumstances leading to the fall. However, sources claimed that the motorcycle was hit from behind

Arunachal rights panel seeks better infrastructure in Chakma-Hajong settlements

The Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission says roads and flood control measures are essential to ensure the migrant populations do not

'I will do what I have to do': Trump delivers blunt warning to Iran, 'if they don't stick to deal'

Punjab caps annual fee hike for private schools at 5%

The move is aimed to have an effective control over fee hikes, to provide protection to students and parents from arbitrary fee hikes

BJP president Nabin flays Punjab govt over law and order, drugs, gangsterism, youth migration

The BJP president was on a three-day visit to Punjab ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls

'Dirt Bags selling drugs to kids': Pirro exposes cocaine ring operating near elementary school

15 killed, all in their 20s, as blaze rips through gaming studio in Lucknow building

NEET-UG retest: Leak video fake, hunt on for its creators

Four fertiliser ships exit Strait of Hormuz, head to India

Psychology says people who take short breaks for tea, coffee or chats aren't avoiding work: What this habit reveals?

Psychology says people who take short breaks for tea, coffee or chats aren't always avoiding work. Research in psychology suggests that planned s

Who is Messi's wife? A family photo sparks fan frenzy before crucial Argentina World Cup match- Here's how Lionel Messi responded

Lionel Messi shared a heartwarming moment with his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, after she posted a family photo before an Argentina World Cup game. T

Who is Messi's wife? Her Antonela's family photo sparks fan frenzy before crucial Argentina World Cup match- Here's how Lionel Messi responded

Lionel Messi shared a heartwarming moment with his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, after she posted a family photo before an Argentina World Cup game. T

36-Year-Old Man Charged In Scotland With Anti-Muslim Attacks In Court

A 36-year-old Scottish man appeared in court Tuesday charged with five counts of attempted murder with a racist and terror motive after an attack

NEET-UG 2026 war room: Centre that kept an eye on retest across 5,440 centres

Elderly Woman Donates Life Savings to Soldiers in Karnataka

Bengaluru, June 23: An elderly woman from Davanagere, Karnataka, has donated her entire life savings to support the families of soldiers who have

Centre amends rules for receiving foreign funds

The government has notified a number of amendments in the FCRA rules, 2011, tightening the accountability for how non-governmental organisations

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: France vs Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium

France opened with a 3-1 victory against Senegal with Mbapp scoring twice in the match

Trump LIVE | POTUS signs two executive orders on quantum computing and cryptography

Best proverb of the day: 'A false friend is like a...' Life lessons from African proverb on fair-weather friends, true character, resilience, discernment and loyalty

Best proverb of the day reminds us that not every person who stands beside us during success will remain during difficult times. The African prov

AP: Man Dies in Car Accident on KadapaKurnool NH

Police said Subbarayudu was returning home after work and was crossing the highway when a car travelling from Kurnool towards Kadapa struck him

FIFA World Cup 2026 | France vs Iraq LIVE updates: Group I match gets underway

Having won their first match, France will be facing Iraq in their second World Cup match on June 22, 2026

No Use of YSRC Kapu Meeting: Nanaji

Nanaji alleged that leaders participating in the meeting had failed to outline their demands to the present government or explain what they would

Hyderabad: Jewellery Trader, Family Booked For 20.59 Crore Fraud

According to the FIR, the Hyderabad-based complainants said they had been supplying ornaments to the accused, who operated establishments in Soma

Telangana: Enumeration Forms Can Be Filled in English

Volunteers are being engaged to assist voters facing language issues

The challenge of Indias digital sovereignty

Digital sovereignty is essential for Indias technological security and strategic autonomy

Narayana School Seized At Bhimavaram

According to West Godavari district educational officer E. Narayana, the institution had commenced classes without securing approval for the scho

Delhi Police Files FIR After Social Media Influencer Alleges Rape

Based on the woman's complaint, an FIR was registered at Burari Police Station on June 10, and an investigation is underway, a senior police offi

New Officer To Probe Gayatris Death in Mussoorie

Radha Gayatri, who worked in Gurugram, was found dead at a homestay on the Mussoorie-Dhanaulti Road on June 15 while vacationing with her husband

India leads world in ship recycling, captures 35.4% global share

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said that according to the latest report by the UNCTAD, India increased its share of global ship re

Telugu Actors Rajendra Prasad, Murali Mohan To Receive Padma Shri on Tuesday

Ahead of the ceremony, education minister Nara Lokesh met the two actors in New Delhi and felicitated them. He presented mementoes and congratula

Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Life of 4-Year-Old Girl in Kupwara

Srinagar, June 23: A tragic incident occurred in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, where a 4-year-old girl drowned in a water tank on Monday

Ashwini Choubey Calls for High-Level Inquiry into Bharat Tiwari Encounter Controversy

Patna, June 23: Former Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey has made a strong statement regarding the Bharat Bhushan Tiwari encounter controversy

Telangana: Minister Sridhar Babu Seeks Centres Support For Industrial Push

Sridhar Babu submitted a memorandum seeking central approval and funding for projects to strengthen manufacturing, defence, logistics and export

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Monday, June 23, 2026

Fajar: 4: 33 am, Zohar: 12: 28 pm

The world that China desires and is shaping

Chinas recent white paper outlines a transformation of the norms beneath the international order

Lionel Messi at FIFA World Cups: A visual story of his goals

Argentinas captain and star forward Lionel Messi became the man with the most goals scored during FIFA World Cups on June 22, 2026, when he score

Anakapalli Fisheries Department Probes Mass Fish Mortality in Boyapadu

Acting on reports of fish deaths, fisheries officials conducted a field inspection under the guidance of the State Institute of Fisheries Technol

BJPs Radha Mohan Das Agrawal Addresses Cross-Voting Concerns in Karnataka

New Delhi, June 23: In light of recent cross-voting incidents in Karnataka, the BJP has convened a crucial meeting with state leaders and organiz

Kejriwal to visit Ram Mandir, flays BJP over donation theft

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messis record brace against Austria sends Argentina into knockouts

The talisman goes past Klose for the most number of goals in the showpiece after missing an early penalty; his brace consigns Austria to a 0-2 de

Hyderabad: History-Sheeter Held For Alleged Extortion of Builders

According to the police, the accused had allegedly been pressuring the builder for several months to pay 50 lakh, threatening that a serious crim

HC junks BSES pleas against Delhi governments proposed CAG audit

Quote of the Day by Emma Watson: I don't want other people to decide what Inspiring lessons on self-identity, empowerment, individuality, confidence and why you should be the author of your own story by the actress and activist known for her advocacy for gender equality and self-awareness

Quote of the Day by Emma Watson: Emma Watsons quote, I don't want other people to decide what I am. I want to decide that for myself, highlights

Ahead of eviction, families living near PM house fear loss of livelihood after relocation

Quick approvals, licences: Delhi govt. expands time-bound service delivery network

23 new services, including registrations of hotels and builders, addedto existing list of 500; move will directly benefit common people and busin

Prakasam District Pitches Big Investment Potential

District collector P. Rajababu described Prakasam as a fortress of opportunities and cited strong economic indicators, including a per capita inc

BJP Demands Investigation into Frequent Landslides on Shillong-Dawki Road Project

Mumbai, June 23: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a coalition partner in Meghalayas ruling alliance, has called for a thorough investigation int

Major Drug Bust at Mumbai Airport: 2.27 Crore Rupees Worth of Hydroponic Weed Seized

Mumbai, June 23: Mumbai Customs has apprehended a passenger arriving from Bangkok for allegedly smuggling drugs worth millions. Approximately 2.2

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh Visits Lucknow Fire Incident Site, Expresses Condolences

Lucknow, June 23: Defense Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh canceled all his scheduled programs upon hearing about the devastating fire at a

Deadly fumes: On the ammonia gas leak tragedy in Tamil Nadu

Strict enforcement of safety norms is absent in many industrial units

Stay with the evidence: On the ban on Fixed Dose Combination drugs

Better monitoring of sale of banned drugs is essential

Kodagu villagers opposition forces spiritual guru Sri M to withdraw proposed meditation retreat

Villagers cite ecological, cultural and religious concerns as spiritual guru cancels planned development near a hill after sustained protests

Tragic Fire in Lucknow Claims 15 Lives, Family Mourns Loss of Son

Lucknow, June 23: A devastating fire in a building located in the Aliganj area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has plunged several families into deep

Madras High Court Demands Action Report on Stray Dog Issue from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Chennai, June 23: The Madras High Court has requested detailed reports from the governments of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry regarding the growing is

'Checked Trump's SM before coming here: Ambassador Huckabee's quip leaves room in stitches

Checked Prez Trumps social media US Envoy to Israel Huckabees hilarious remark draws laughter

A Trojan horse has breached the IITs

The Indian Knowledge System centres intend to embed myth-based inquiries in the framework of the IITs

YSRCP Demands Apology from Pawan Kalyan for Comments Against Kapu Community

Amaravati, June 23: The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has called for an immediate apology from Andhra Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan fo