Top News

Modi Proposes IMPACT Framework to Boost Global Connectivity and Trade

At the G7 Summit, PM Narendra Modi calls for a new partnership combining G7 resources, India's talent and Global South participation

Imphal : Three Injured Kuki-Zo Men Shifted From RIMS To Churachandpur Hospital

The situation at the hospital has been tense since Monday morning after three Kuki-Zo men who sustained bullet injuries in an exchange of fire in

Karnataka police chief directs staff to strictly adhere to office timings

A circular was issued on June 17

Drug-resistant malaria poses growing challenge to treatment and elimination efforts

Antimalarial drug resistance in India, particularly mutations to artemisinin-based therapies, poses a critical threat to malaria control and elim

From being Called a Failure by the Society to Building a 25 Cr Startup

How Sankalp Nag turned creator struggles into INFLUISH, a zero-CAC platform for Indias creator economy

Eight arrested for bid to storm Falta police station, free TMCs Jahangir Khan; CM Suvendu vows stringent action

Police have named his wife as the alleged mastermind behind the plan

Several Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon

Lebanon's Health Ministry raised the death toll in Israeli attacks since the war broke out to 3826, as rescuers pull more bodies from the rubble

Hyderabads Dhruva Space, Finlands ICEYE ink pact to collaborate on various fronts

Opportunities for large-scale space components manufacturing in India to be evaluated; earth observation services, disaster management solutions

Raja Ravi Varmas Little Prince of Courage among highlights of AstaGurus Collectors Choice auction

AstaGurus Collectors Choice auction will be held online Taking place online on June 22 and 23, AstaGurus Collectors Choice auction and features r

Go on a Pan-Indian culinary journey across 23 states in Chennai at Parva

Posters for Rahul Gandhi's Kota event removed, locals pressured not to attend: Pilot

Congress leader Sachin Pilot mentioned that Rahul Gandhi would engage with students in Kota to understand their issues and discuss ways to tackle

Arushee Aggarwal, CEO, upGrad: Applying AI in the context it is needed is important

Customs Busts Rs 138.84-Crore Walnut Import Duty Evasion Racket

Five arrested after authorities uncover a syndicate that allegedly used forged documents to claim illegal tariff benefits on walnut imports

Starmer Criticises Russian Warship After Warning Shots Fired Near British Yacht

UK Prime Minister says Russian actions were reckless after a naval vessel fired warning shots in the English Channel.

Akhilesh Dismisses Rajbhars Split Claim, Says Samajwadi Party Remains United

Earlier in the day, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Rajbhar claimed that a major split was likely in the SP and that several party le

Adidas runs out of letter 'V' as German fans snap up World Cup shirts

Replica World Cup shirts for German players faced a temporary shortage of the letter 'V'. High fan demand for shirts of Kai Havertz, Deniz Undav,

Boydies in cradle rope mishap in Erode

Iran will reopen Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with US, according to leaks

A tentative deal between Iran and the U.S. will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil passage. Iran will be allowed to sell its oil without re

Kerala govt did not allocate specific departments to any special government pleader, says CM V.D. Satheesan

India's Mumbai rations water supply as June rainfall hits 12-year low

Mumbai faces its driest June in over a decade. Water supply to construction sites is cut. Industrial usage is reduced by 20%. Reservoir levels ar

Bengaluru Development portfolio the most coveted and contested

White Paper addresses adverse impact of revenue collapse on people of Tamil Nadu

The White Paper observed the inter-generational transferfrom todays beneficiaries of government services to tomorrows taxpayers who will service

'We did it': Modi, Starmer caught on mic hinting at breakthrough in UK-India trade deal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer were overheard at the G7 summit appearing to confirm a breakthrough in implementi

U.S.-Iran peace deal, FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, Musk becomes worlds first trillionaire, and more: The week in 5 charts

This past week, after over 100 days of war, the U.S. and Iran finally agreed to a peace deal. Meanwhile, FIFA World Cup kicked off in Mexico on J

JioBlackRock Integrates Overnight Fund with Savings Pro on JioFinance App

New feature allows customers to automatically invest surplus bank balances into overnight mutual funds while retaining liquidity.

Four ex-AIADMK MLAs facing disqualification proceedings submit replies to Tamil Nadu Speakers notices

Disqualification proceedings were initiated against former MLAs S. Jayakumar (Perundurai), Maragatham Kumaravel (Madurantakam), P. Sathyabama (Dh

What is mid-year Margazhi? Chennai-based Aavaranaa tells you the answer

Carnatic music and Kanjeevaram silk come together for a jugalbandhi at Aavaranaas Mid-Year Margazhi between June 19 and 21

Mani Ratnam interview: Doing pan-Indian films is not a trap, but a choice

The legendary filmmaker speaks about his upcoming Ponniyin Selvan 2, the liberty he took with Kalkis work, and why he doesnt like using the term

Pizza Hut: From $600 loan to 20,000 stores and the new $2.7 billion twist for the global empire

Pizza Hut, a nearly 70-year-old American icon, has been split in a $2.7 billion deal. Yum Brands is selling its international business outside Ch

Shivarajkumar interview: On his cameo in Rajinikanths Jailer, and letting his eyes do all the talking

The veteran Kannada superstar on sharing screen space with Rajinikanth, why gangster roles are a natural fit for him, and working with Dhanush in

Google rolls out Android 17: New AI tools, Screen Reactions, Gemini upgrades, privacy features and more

Google's Android 17 update brings a host of new features, including enhanced multitasking with 'Bubbles' and simplified content creation via 'Scr

TMC leader Udayan Guha arrested in Kolkata's Phoolbagan

Former TMC MLA Udayan Guha was arrested in Kolkata, escalating political tensions. Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla summoned TMC leader Abhi

Ex-Wife Entitled to Maintenance from Late Husbands Estate, Not Enhanced Amount: Bombay HC

The HC noted that a maintenance decree binds he estate/heirs for arrears satisfaction, unlike pending matrimonial proceedings that abate on deat

President Donald Trump suspends US intel chief Senate confirmation

US President Donald Trump has suspended a Senate hearing on Jay Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief, saying on Wednesday he wanted to be

Ukrainian attacks push Russian oil output 10% below target in May, IEA says

Recent Ukrainian assaults on Russian oil installations are severely curtailing production levels. Last month saw a notable decline in crude oil e

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal

Benjamin Netanyahu's grip on power is weakening. Facing corruption charges and criticism over security lapses, he now confronts voters' judgment

TGHRC Seeks Report on Death of Pregnant Woman, Newborn Baby at Khammam Hospital

The newborn child reportedly died shortly after birth and the mother subsequently succumbed while undergoing treatment at the Government Hospital

Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Sanjay Raut Claims Bid To Lure MPs With Rs 50 Cr

Sanjay Raut dares dissidents to resign, says they have come to Parliament on our party's ticket and because it was voter's mandate.

Harsh Goenka is inspired by Tamil Nadu teen who turned a street-side problem into an invention praised by PM Modi, Joe Biden and Prince Williams

A young inventor from Tamil Nadu, Vinisha Umashankar, developed a solar-powered ironing cart to replace polluting charcoal irons. Her innovation,

5 teachings from the happiness trap for overthinking less

Discover 5 powerful teachings from The Happiness Trap that can help you overthink less, manage anxious thoughts, and find mental clarity.

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (June 17, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Psychology says people who say goodbye multiple times before leaving aren't indecisive, they may be protecting something deeper in their relationships

Psychology suggests that everyday habits often reflect deeper emotional needs. Saying goodbye multiple times is rarely a sign of indecision; more

US not 'pulling away' from allies by cutting NATO commitments: Mark Rutte

United States is reducing its military assets pledged to NATO. NATO chief Mark Rutte stated this is not a US withdrawal but an adjustment. Europe

Swiggy Delivery Partner By Day, UP Police Aspirant By Night: Ghazipur Woman's Hustle Inspires Internet

She spends her days delivering food orders and dedicates her evenings and nights to studying. Her dream is to return to her village one day weari

Why a strong El Nio leaves tropical commodities acutely exposed

Forecasters anticipate a strong El Nino developing later this year, likely boosting global temperatures and disrupting rainfall patterns. This po

As oil roundtrips, AI booms, and US consumers spend, economists' Fed outlooks hit the extremes

Economists are divided on the U.S. economic outlook, with some predicting rate cuts due to consumer weakness and falling real wages, while others

Why Meta Is Suddenly Charging For Facebook, Instagram And WhatsApp

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp have long been free. So why is Meta suddenly asking users to pay? The answer may lie in Mark Zuckerberg's expens

Ind vs Afg ODI: Gill leads with 88*, Ishan 50*; India 193/2 (28 overs)

Indian Skipper Shubman Gill has anchored a stable partnership with Wicketkeeper Batsman Ishan Kishan after both Indian openers lost their wickets

Fadnavis shares 701-km Freight Rail Corridor vision as Vaishnaw inaugurates Jabils new facility

Fadnavis shares 701-km Freight Rail Corridor vision as Vaishnaw inaugurates Jabils new facility

Ukraine secures fresh air defence commitments at G7 Summit in France

Leaders at the G7 Summit in France have agreed to bolster Ukraine's air defence systems. New measures will increase pressure on Russia to end its

Jo Dar Jayega...: Akhilesh Yadav On UP Minister's Claim On Party Split

OP Rajbhar on Wednesday set the political rumour mill ringing with his provocative claim that SP will also split like the Trinamool Congress

Italian proverb of the day: Love does not look with the eyes, but with the..- A timeless lesson on seeing beyond appearance and embracing true emotional connection

Love Italian proverb of the day: An Italian proverb reveals love's true nature. It states love sees with the soul, not just the eyes. This idea e

VD Satheesan vs Pinarayi Vijayan Over 3 Vice Chancellors At RSS Event

VD Satheesan said that unlike the previous government, he had immediately termed the latest incident unfortunate and publicly condemned it. His r

Pope Praises US-Iran Deal, Calls for Continued Dialogue on Ukraine

The United States and Iran agreed this week to a deal to end the conflict and Leo expressed his gratitude to those who helped the negotiations.

Crackdown On Pak Spy Agency ISI-Backed Terror Network Reveal UP Connection

Investigation revealed that four of the six individuals arrested in Ghaziabad had visited Pulwama.

Kakinada Police Continue Search For Missing Toddler For 12th Day

he minor girl went missing on June 6 from Ch Agraharam village in Kakinada district, prompting a massive search operation involving local police,

Bangladesh Hands Over Assam Farmer Hours After His Abduction Near Zero Line

After the intervention of BSF and local authorities, Bangladesh authorities rescued an Indian farmer and handed him over to Indian authorities la

Pope hails US-Iran deal, appeals for dialogue in Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV welcomed a Middle East war resolution between Iran and the United States. He called it a result of dialogue and negotiation. The Pop

Watch: PM Modi, U.S. President Donald Trump to meet on sidelines of G7 Summit in France

Wibmo Unveils Agentic Risk Intelligence Assistant - an AI Assistant for Financial Crime Operations

Wibmo , a PayU company and leading provider of payment security solutions, unveiled  Wibmo Agentic Risk Intelligence Assistant (ARIA) , an A

Trump's Past Jabs at G7 Leaders Make for an Awkward Summit

Several of the G7 leaders have faced Trumps wrath for questioning his war of choice with Iran

What is a mid-year Margazhi? Chennai-based Aavaranaa tell you the answer

Carnatic music and Kanjeevaram silk come together for a jugalbandhi at Aavaranaas Mid-Year Margazhi between June 19 and 21

Delivery executive arrested for strangulating live-in partner in Bengaluru

Deal Done, But Iran Can Still Restrict Access To Hormuz, Flags US Intel

Sources familiar with the findings of US intelligence assessments noted that Iran now has the capability to effectively restrict or shut access t

2nd ODI LIVE: Gill Shatters Virat's Record, Achieves Sensational ODI Feat

India vs Afghanistan (IND vs AFG), 2nd ODI Match Live Score: Shubman Gill shattered Virat Kohli's record by becoming the fastest batter to score

BJP targets Rahul over Kota event ahead of NEET-UG re-test

Party questions timing of student outreach programme in Kota days before NEET-UG re-examination

Jagan Reddy's Party Under Fire For 'Kilos Of Makeup' Jibe At Minister

YSRCP leader Gudivada Amarnath faced backlash for sexist remarks against Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha.

Indian Man In UAE Wins Rs 5 Crore In Bank's 'Millionaire' Campaign

The SIB launched the Millionaire campaign -- a savings-linked rewards programme-- in 2025 to encourage customers to build wealth through eligible

Bengaluru woman murdered by husband, even as friend slept next to her

The police registered a case of murder and arrested Kiran, 31, within hours. Kiran said that Navyashri and he used to have frequent fights over a

Tata Motors PV Stock Tumbles Nearly 10% - Here's Why

Tata Motors PV shares have fallen 12.5% over the past year, underperforming the Nifty 50, which has declined 3.3% during the same period.

Weather Today Live Updates: Delhi Records Coolest Day Of June As Rain Brings Respite From Heat

Weather Today, Delhi-NCR Rain Alert Live Updates: Delhi NCR experiences cooler weather due to rain and thunderstorm

Who is Prince Yadav? Once banned by BCCI, pacer who dismissed Virat Kohli makes debut in India vs Afghanistan Lucknow ODI

Fast bowler Prince Yadav has earned his maiden international cap for India. This debut comes after a significant setback in 2019 when he received

India takes the shine off silver as imports plunge 82% in May after duty hike

May witnessed a steep decline of over 81% in India's silver imports, a result of the government's recent moves to hike import duties and require

J&K Statehood Promise Stands, but Peace Must Come First: BJP

Statehood is our commitment and it will be fulfilled, Sharma said, while stressing that lasting peace and stability remain the Centres foremost p

CM Satheesan says budget will reflect new govt's vision despite resource crunch

Kerala's new government faces a tough financial situation. Chief Minister V D Satheesan revealed the upcoming budget will be prepared with limite

Elon Musk's AI Tool Grok Was Used in Strikes Against Iran: US Govt

The June 15 brief defends the gas turbines used by a giant data center belonging to the trillionaire's company xAI, which are the target of an en

Jio-bps Akshay Wadhwa on what a 40-50yr old needs to do to still be employable.

India restores 21.76 million hectares of deforested land, nears 84 per cent of Bonn Challenge target

India has made significant strides in land restoration. Between 2011 and 2020, over 21 million hectares of degraded land were restored, as report

TotalEnergies' Saudi Arabia refinery will not be fully repaired until early 2027, CEO Patrick Pouyanne tells French lawmakers

TotalEnergies' SATORP refinery in Saudi Arabia is operating at reduced capacity after drone attacks. Full repairs are expected by early 2027. Thi

Fire Scare at Childrens Hospital in Vijayawada, No Casualties Reported

Short circuit in emergency ward triggers smoke; swift response averts major mishap

Tenant or landlord: Who is responsible for repairs in a rented home? Here's what the law say

Who pays for repairs in a rented home? A leaking tap, damaged wall or broken fitting can quickly turn into a dispute between tenants and landlord

NeoSapien Launches Premium India-Built AI Wearable Neo 1 in the US Market

NeoSapien's ambition to build a globally scaled AI business from India. With the company expecting the US to contribute up to 30% of future r

Tension Erupts in Bhubaneswar After Young Mans Body Found

Bhubaneswar, June 17: Tension gripped the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Wednesday after the body of a young man was discovered under suspi

EU countries need a more integrated defence market, defence commissioner says

A unified European Union defence market promises to boost the bloc's defence sector. Governments could procure more European-made equipment. Smal

Family Trusts need a rethink: DPDP, PMLA rules collide with informal promoter structures

India's family businesses face a complex succession era due to evolving regulations and generational differences. Law firms like Veritas Legal ar

'Sleep scores, step counts': Viral video questions the race to optimise every moment of life with the message, 'Weve stopped being human beings, were turning into dashboards'

Comedian Danish Sait's viral video sparks debate on modern life's obsession with tracking and measuring everything. From sleep scores to reading

Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on free transfer after Manchester City exit

Real Madrid has secured Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer. He joins from Manchester City, signing a two-year deal until Jun

How Ather is using AI for potholes, diagnostics and talking scooters

Andhra Medical College Associate Prof Suspended For Harassing PG Students

According to reports, the associate professor had allegedly subjected PG students who were studying in his class to verbal abuse and also sexuall