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Mauritius has not received U.S. proposal on Chagos Islands

The Mauritian government has taken note of the information reported by the Telegraph. As at today, it has not received any official proposal and has not been approached, either directly or indirectly, by the U.S. administration regarding a separate agreement concerning Diego Garcia or the Chagos Archipelago, says Mauritius

8 Jun 2026 11:24 pm
Kremlin says Macron, Merz and Starmer talk of peace, but help Kyiv with new weapons to continue the war

The leaders of Britain, Germany , and France said on June 7 they supported a proposal for talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin to try to secure a ceasefire, and that Europe would play a role

8 Jun 2026 11:17 pm
24 Indian sailors rescued from ship hit by U.S. missile

Marivex sanctioned by the U.S. last December, had earlier carried Iranian oil to India; U.S. Central Command says the tanker violated the ongoing blockade by attempting to sail to an Iranian port; sailors likely to reach India in two days

8 Jun 2026 11:13 pm
Chhagan Bhujbal sidelined, NCPs Rajendra Jain files nomination for Rajya Sabha

NCP(SP) leader Supriya Sule bats for Bhujbal, says his leadership deserves a national platform

8 Jun 2026 11:07 pm
Experts suspect technical failures, cost-cutting led to VSP accident

The absence of a mandatory safety cover on top of the exploded ladle significantly escalated the severity of the blast, opines a former staffer

8 Jun 2026 10:52 pm
Several Indians killed in road accident in Dubai: officials

The accident resulted in seven fatalities and nine injuries, including five serious and four moderate injuries. All injured were transported to the hospital for treatment, says Dubai Police

8 Jun 2026 10:47 pm
Watch: TMC rebellion reaches Delhi: 20 MPs plan separate bloc, support NDA

A major rebellion has erupted within the Trinamool Congress, with 20 of the partys 29 Lok Sabha MPs reportedly preparing to break away and form a separate bloc in Parliament. The rebel MPs met senior BJP leaders in New Delhi and are expected to extend support to the NDA government.

8 Jun 2026 10:27 pm
Major IAS reshuffle in Kerala; B. Ashok is Principal Secretary, Higher Education, and N. Prashanth, Special Secretary, Sports

Rathan U. Kelkar will hold full additional charge as Secretary to the newly-formed Department for the Welfare of the Elderly as well as the departments of Coastal Shipping and Inland Navigation, and Information and Public Relations

8 Jun 2026 10:26 pm
How fossil fuels built the modern world | The Scope

How did prehistoric trees and microbes become jet fuel and smartphones? The Scope traces the history of energy extraction and how ancient hydrocarbons are found in almost everything we touch.

8 Jun 2026 10:26 pm
8 Jun 2026 10:22 pm
Analysis: INDIA bloc closes ranks around Congress, but not without caveats

With defeat of Trinamool Congress in West Bengal and exodus of MPs & MLAs from its ranks, Congress has no challenger within the coalition. Trinamool has also indicated a possible alliance with Congress in 2029 general elections.

8 Jun 2026 10:20 pm
Solar firms move Karnataka HC over unreasonable domestic-cell mandate

The writ petition challenges Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) orders that enforce ALMM List-II the approved list of domestic solar-cell manufacturers for projects commissioned on or after June 1, 2026

8 Jun 2026 10:18 pm
Germanys standing in international order under scrutiny after UNSC loss

The country has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UNSC for the first time. Its selective application of international law vis--vis Ukraine and Iran, and its cautious and often wavering approach towards Israel, might have led smaller nations to lose faith in it

8 Jun 2026 10:18 pm
TCS wins multimillion-euro deal from Canada Life

As part of the agreement, TCS will build its talent across infrastructure services in the U.K., Ireland, the Isle of Man, and Germany

8 Jun 2026 10:11 pm
India expands nuclear arsenal to around 190 warheads, says SIPRI Yearbook 2026

SIPRI notes New Delhis ongoing nuclear modernisation programme is increasingly focused on developing longer-range weapons capable of reaching targets across China

8 Jun 2026 9:59 pm
Government defends Great Nicobar development plans, cites strategic and environmental safeguards

Elaborating about the project, official says the project is expected to transform Great Nicobar into a key maritime and economic hub while enhancing Indias defence capabilities in the strategically significant Indian Ocean Region

8 Jun 2026 9:58 pm
8 Jun 2026 9:57 pm
Centre cuts PM-Ujjwala Yojana refills from 9 to 4

PMUY has provided more than 10.55 crore LPG connections since it was formally inaugurated in 2016.

8 Jun 2026 9:50 pm
Netanyahu acknowledges halt in fighting with Iran but vows to respond 'with force' to future attacks

In a videotaped statement, Mr. Netanyahu said the fighting stopped after Israel hit the terror regime in Tehran. But he said if Iran makes the mistake and returns to attacking us, we will respond with force,

8 Jun 2026 9:46 pm
VSP blast: bodies of victims charred beyond recognition

Grief, despair, and loud cries hang heavy in the air at the mortuary of Visakha Steel General Hospital, as kin gather to identify the people killed in the blast at SMS-1 unit of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant

8 Jun 2026 9:43 pm
Current under-recovery 30/litre on diesel, 6/litre on petrol: Official

Officials at the Petroleum Ministry informed that OMCs were absorbing daily losses in the range of 600-700 crore daily from the sale of petrol, diesel and LPG combined

8 Jun 2026 9:41 pm
Womens T20 World Countdown: Host England the team to watch out for in Group B

It has never lost a home World Cup across formats; holder New Zealand eyes an encore; Windies will face stiff challenge with Sri Lanka, Scotland and Ireland looking to punch above their weight

8 Jun 2026 9:34 pm
AISF members detained for protesting without prior permission in Anna Nagar

The protesters displayed placards carrying slogans critical of the Union government

8 Jun 2026 9:27 pm
Heavy rain to continue in Kerala; red alert for three districts on June 9

Holiday declared for educational institutions in Kasaragod, Kannur, and Kozhikode districts on June 9

8 Jun 2026 9:19 pm
City girl headed for Maths Olympiad in Shanghai

17-year-old Sanjana Philo Chacko has been selected to the six-member Indian team for the International Mathematical Olympiad at Shanghai next month

8 Jun 2026 9:15 pm