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EU agrees to launch membership talks with Ukraine next week even as war with Russia drags on

At a meeting in Brussels, ambassadors from the 27 EU nations decided to officially open negotiations with Ukraine as well as with Moldova

13 Jun 2026 11:23 am
Centre suspends Cell Broadcasting Services

An order issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on June 12 stated that, due to certain issues flagged by the competent authorities, the Cell Broadcast Service is being kept on hold until further instructions

13 Jun 2026 11:21 am
IIT-Madras releases 3D atlas of human brainstem

It offers researchers an unprecedented view of one of the most complex regions of the brain

13 Jun 2026 11:14 am
U.S. Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros

The Department of Justice said it spent eight months evaluating how the transaction would affect streaming video services, traditional television and the film industry

13 Jun 2026 11:14 am
Chest-deep in floodwater, Cyberabad constable pulls woman to safety from submerged car

Police said the flood water pressure prevented the woman from opening the car doors from inside, trapping her as the water level rose

13 Jun 2026 11:14 am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz says final text of U.S.-Iran peace deal agreed upon

There was no immediate reaction from the White House or Iranian authorities on Mr. Shehbaz's assertion

13 Jun 2026 11:06 am
U.S. FDA classifies Aurobindo Pharma arm Eugias formulation plant as OAI

Second facility of the generic drugmaker in Hyderabad to get such a tag in less than a month; OAI means regulatory and/or administrative actions recommended

13 Jun 2026 11:03 am
Operation Sindoor demonstrated IAF capability to destroy enemy infrastructure with accuracy and precision: Defence Minister

Rajnath Singh highlights growing role of women as first batch of National Defence Academy women officers get wings at AFA Dundigal

13 Jun 2026 10:56 am
Will voice Global Souths aspirations in G7 summit, says PM Modi ahead of trip to France, Slovakia

The Prime Minister said I am confident that my visits to France and the Slovak Republic will reinforce Indias deepening engagement with both Europe and the G7

13 Jun 2026 10:44 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ghanas Thomas Partey refused entry into Canada

The Canadian government denied a visa application for Thomas Partey, who is awaiting trial in England on multiple charges of rape and sexual assault

13 Jun 2026 10:34 am
Sun and sand: Bapatla beckons tourists with beach tourism

With Andhra Pradesh witnessing renewed focus on coastal development, Bapatla district is positioning itself as a major beach tourism hub; at the heart of the transformation lies Suryalanka Beach, which was once known for weekend visitors, now attracting tourists with its improved connectivity, upgraded safety systems, and serene environs

13 Jun 2026 10:33 am
How ants cope with disease outbreaks

Humans have learnt how to keep certain diseases from spreading using collective discipline which is what ants are famous for

13 Jun 2026 10:29 am
From Kerala to latex: Tracing London-based designer Harri KSs unlikely rise

Raised around rubber plantations in Kerala, designer Harri KS is rethinking latex, form, and the idea of wearability

13 Jun 2026 10:28 am
Police search Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence for over four hours

The operation, led by a team from Paschim Medinipur's Salboni Police station and assisted by Kolkata Police personnel, began shortly after 3 a.m. and continued for more than four hours, triggering sharp reactions from the TMC

13 Jun 2026 10:27 am
FIFA World Cup: Expected to win sixth title, Brazil coach faces more pressure than nations president

Brazil is unbeaten in 20 World Cup openers since 1934, winning 17 going into June 13 night's match against African champion Morocco

13 Jun 2026 10:15 am
Flight headed to Kozhikode makes emergency landing at Kochi airport

As per established safety protocols, a local standby was declared, followed by a full emergency at 3.34 a.m. to ensure the readiness of all airport emergency response services

13 Jun 2026 10:12 am
Centre denies reports of fourth vessel attacked near Oman; says all crew members safe

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal denied reports that MT Liaki Freedom was attacked on Friday night; he said the Ministry contacted the vessel and confirmed that all crew were safe

13 Jun 2026 9:54 am
Congress launches nationwide campaign on paper leaks, youth unemployment

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will be addressing student convention on June 17

13 Jun 2026 9:51 am
NLC emerges as preferred bidder for a critical mineral block in Telangana

The announcement comes close on the heels of NLC signing an MoU with CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi, to foster collaboration in the field of critical and strategic minerals beneficiation and extraction technologies

13 Jun 2026 9:42 am
The human cost of a deadly weed killer: banning of paraqua in Telangana

In March, Telangana banned paraquat, one of the worlds most widely used and highly toxic weedicides, becoming only the third State in India to do so. The herbicide is responsible for hundreds of deaths each year, most of them by taking their own lives, and some accidental.Serish Nanisettireports on the campaign that led to the ban and why much more remains to be done

13 Jun 2026 9:40 am
Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores two goals for U.S. in World Cup debut

With retired England captain David Beckham looking on, Balogun became the first U.S. player to score multiple goals in a World Cup game since 1930

13 Jun 2026 9:38 am
Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang with help from Venezuela

Tren de Aragua has been labelled by the United States as a terrorist organisation; Guerrero Flores was charged in a New York federal court with racketeering conspiracy and other crimes, including lending support to terrorists

13 Jun 2026 9:31 am
FIFA World Cup: Baloguns brace helps U.S. opens home match with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay

In its first home World Cup in 32 years, the United States of America opened with a biggest win in the tournament

13 Jun 2026 9:19 am
Anthropic cuts access to AI models over U.S. national security order

Just three days after publicly launching Fable 5, the company said in a blog post that it received a government directive banning all foreign nationals, even ones who work at Anthropic, from accessing Fable 5 and Mythos 5 over national security concerns

13 Jun 2026 8:57 am
Donald Trump accuses Iran of attacking Indian ships; Tehran rejects charge as baseless

Three vessels with Indian crew came under attack off the Oman coast this week. One of them resulted in the death of three Indian seafarers on June 10, 2026

13 Jun 2026 8:51 am
Murari Babu, former TDB official accused in Sabarimala gold theft case, passes away

Murari Babu has been ailing for some time, and the death occurred around 12.48 a.m., said authorities of the Amrita Hospital in Kochi

13 Jun 2026 8:15 am
Monsoon 2026 LIVE: IMD issues red alert for thunderstorms, lightning in Delhi

Heavy rains that lashed several parts of Hyderabad on June 12 evening and continued through the night disrupted flight operations at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

13 Jun 2026 7:44 am
13 Jun 2026 5:44 am
Suspect dead after Texas shooting kills one, leaves nine others in hospital

Midland police said the active shooter situation ended hours after the gunfire erupted in one part of the city before ending up near a veterinary hospital.

13 Jun 2026 5:03 am
Bangalore-Based BNM Institute of Technology Assures Industry Readiness - Extends Academics to Overall Emotional, Mental, Spiritual, Social, and Occupational Wellness

South-Bangalore based institution blends legacy pedagogy with human-first practices to promote entrepreneurship through overall personality development in the new admission season

13 Jun 2026 4:18 am
Skylark Drones and e2E Rail Partner to Advance AI-Powered Drone Intelligence for Railway Infrastructure

Strategic partnership combines railway engineering expertise and AI-powered asset intelligence to support smarter infrastructure monitoring, surveying, and lifecycle management

13 Jun 2026 4:14 am
President Droupadi Murmu Confers Kirti Chakra on Chandigarh University Alumnus Major Arshdeep Singh Gill

Chandigarh University not only provides quality education but also instills a spirit of patriotism, says Deepinder Sandhu

13 Jun 2026 4:13 am
Delhi HC issues notice to Kala Hiran makers on Salman Khans petition

Appearing for Mr. Khan, advocate Nizam Pasha submitted that a poster released on May 29 depicted an individual bearing a striking resemblance to Mr. Khan, including his distinctive bracelet.

13 Jun 2026 4:11 am
Punjab may go to polls in November, Mann to return as CM: Kejriwal

I have been told that the elections will be held in November [2026], not February [2027]. Only four months are left. Now we all have only one task to make Bhagwant Singh Mann Chief Minister again, said the ruling partys national convener.

13 Jun 2026 4:00 am
Maharashtra to table Women Farmers Empowerment Bill during upcoming Monsoon Session

Mr. Fadnavis reviewed a preliminary presentation on the draft Bill at a meeting attended by Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar, Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane and Minister of State for Agriculture Ashish Jaiswal at his official residence on Friday

13 Jun 2026 3:53 am
Odisha CM announces free education from KG to PG in govt. institutions

The State launches Chief Minister Annapurna Yojana, under which all beneficiaries of the National Food Security Act and State Food Security Scheme will receive, an additional 5 kg of rice per month free of cost

13 Jun 2026 3:46 am
The beauty and benefit of comradeship in cut-throat athletics

Rivalries need not be bitter and damaging. When done right, they can push athletes to heights they could not have achieved alone. They also add a life-affirming tone to high-stakes competition. The recent Federation meet in Ranchi showcased many such battles

13 Jun 2026 3:43 am
World Cup 2026: Neymar carries burden of Brazils resurrection into last chance saloon

The 34-year-old is no longer central to his countrys football identity, but still is its biggest star. After three failed attempts at claiming the sports most prized trophy, he will again be confronted by the existential question asked of every great in a Selecao shirt: can you win the World Cup?

13 Jun 2026 3:42 am
No formal proposal yet, say senior NCP(SP) leaders amid buzz over merger with Congress

While the Congresss Maharashtra unit has refused comment on speculations about the merger, sources said a proposal to this effect has been in the pipeline for some time.

13 Jun 2026 3:35 am
ED arrests two former executives of Reliance Anil Ambani Group

The ED has taken transit remand of Sateesh Seth and Gautam Doshi, both of whom previously served as directors of Reliance Telecom Ltd., and is taking them to Delhi as the case is registered in the national capital, they said.

13 Jun 2026 3:25 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Canadas Larin salvages 1-1 draw against Bosnia in Group B opener

Cyle Larin, when introduced in the 76th minute, made an immediate impact, swivelling in the box and firing home a deflected strike less than three minutes later to equalise and send the home crowd into raptures.

13 Jun 2026 2:56 am
Will bring Tatas to Bengal but land at Singur no longer belongs to govt., says Bengal CM

The Chief Minister who has been in office for about five weeks says that benefits of the double-engine government are slowly reaching the people of West Bengal

13 Jun 2026 2:12 am
Now, fire in Tughlakabadkills three of a family; two critical

40 people rescued from 5-storey building: District Magistrate; spark while charging scooter may have caused blaze: police; everyone was screaming for help, neighbours started throwing buckets of water, but it made no difference, says resident

13 Jun 2026 1:29 am
Retail inflation at 16-month high of 3.9% as food items get dearer

Tomato and rice prices go up; higher fuel prices push up transport costs

13 Jun 2026 1:18 am