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Buchi Babu Sana Apologises for Objectifying Janhvi Kapoor in Peddi

The director, who has previously made Uppena, added that every woman deserves to be respected, valued, and represented with dignity.

PM Modi Celebrates Vibrant Surat, Reaffirms Commitment to Self-Reliant India

New Delhi, June 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently shared highlights from his visit to Gujarat, praising the city of Surat. He emphasized t

Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh Found Guilty in Celebratory Firing Case

New Delhi, June 6: The Rouse Avenue Court in New Delhi has convicted Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh in a celebratory firing case that occurred on

India's T20I squad for England and Ireland tour announced: Shreyas replaces Suryakumar as skipper; Check full squad

The BCCI has revealed the India T20 squad for the 2026 England and Ireland tour. Shreyas Iyer will lead the team as captain, with Tilak Varma as

Sweet victory? Bengal BJP's GI tag push for Kansat, Mohan Bhog

India Announces T20 Teams for Ireland and England Series, Shreyas Iyer Named Captain

New Delhi, June 6: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the Indian team for the upcoming T20 series against Ireland and

Putin says he sees no point in personal meeting with Zelensky

Ladakh Records Over 43% Rise In Tourist Arrivals In 2026, May Sees Over 121% Growth: LG

LEH/JAMMU, Jun 6: Ladakh has witnessed a historic surge in tourist arrivals this year, recording a growth of more than 43 per cent during the fir

GDP Beats Forecasts, but West Asia War Clouds Indias Growth Outlook

Most economists expect the economy to face a more challenging external environment this year, with risks to growth skewed to the downside

Regional parties assert independence, stress national interest at Hindu Huddle 2026

Dropped by BCCI, backed by performances: Shreyas Iyer gets India's T20 captaincy

Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of India's T20I team for upcoming tours of Ireland and England. This appointment marks a significant leadersh

Seven Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested for Illegal Residency in Andheri

Mumbai, June 6: In a significant operation, the Industrial Development Police in Andheri, Mumbai, have arrested seven individuals lacking valid r

Katra-Bound Coach Develops Crack, Partially Separates At Ludhiana; No Injuries

LUDHIANA, Jun 6: A sleeper coach of the Delhi Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Special train developed a crack and partially separated near the toile

More than 1,000 Indians deported from U.S. in 2026

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said a total 3,567 Indians were deported from U.S. to India in 2025

Kazakhstan enacts measures to usher in political reforms

Kazakhstan's President Tokayev has enacted constitutional reforms, introducing a Vice President and establishing the Kurultai as the supreme legi

CBSE to continue using Coempt Edutek's OSM system for Class 12 re-evaluation: Report

Trump Calls For Military To Accelerate AI Use While Protecting Americans

The memo comes at a time of growing anxiety over AI in American society, from replacing people's jobs to helping to identify targets on the battl

Shreyas Replaces Suryakumar As India T20 Captain; Sooryavanshi In For England, Ireland Series

MUMBAI, Jun 6: Winds of change swept across Indias T20I set-up as Shreyas Iyer on Saturday took over the captaincy from Suryakumar Yadav, and won

HMD Vibe 2 5G: Features, price, specifications, comparison and all details

HMD has launched the Vibe 2 5G in India, targeting budget-conscious buyers and first-time 5G users. This new smartphone boasts a large 6,000mAh b

Saurav Das speaks on CJP protest over alleged NEET 2026 paper leak

Vikram Misri Visits Bhavini and IIT Madras, Emphasizes Students Vital Role

New Delhi, June 6: Vikram Misri, the Foreign Secretary and a member of the Atomic Energy Commission, visited the Bharatiya Nabhikiy Vidyut Nigam

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Included in India's Asian Games 2026 Squad

Shreyas Iyer will lead the side, while Tilak Varma has been appointed vice-captain. The squad also features experienced players such as Jasprit B

Peddi OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Ram Charan's Film

On its second day, it held its ground and attracted huge crowds in some markets, presenter Y Ravi Shankar said.

Karnataka Police Arrest Two for Alleged Links to Pakistani Handler

Tumakuru, June 6: Karnatakas Tumakuru police arrested two individuals on Friday for allegedly maintaining contact with a person based in Pakistan

Trump-Run Kennedy Center Took $2 Million From Fake CIA Operative, Claims Lawsuit

The lawsuit claimed Srivastava had agreed to pay $10 million to sponsor an area in the Kennedy Center of which he had already donated $2 million.

RBI's reform package could pull $40-75b inflows, push rupee to 92-93 and keep August rate on hold

The RBI's recent announcements are expected to attract substantial foreign capital, potentially strengthening the rupee. Analysts anticipate the

US Adds $38 Million For Ebola As Health Body Warns Outbreak Could Match 2014

The U.S. said on Friday it would give an additional $38 million in funding for Ebola response efforts, as the U.S. CDC warned that

Consumer rights panel in Kerala orders boutique to pay 58,350 for delayed gown delivery as photoshoot deadline missed

Shreyas Iyer Captain, Tilak Varma Vice-Captain for Asian Games 2026

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Included in India's Asian Games 2026 Squad

Telangana approves 12,000 LIG houses construction in CURE under pilot project

Paddy procurement deal with public sector banks renewed, says Kerala Agriculture Minister

Minister says in previous LDF govts tenure, paddy was procured through cooperative societies in Palakkad on an experimental basis, and that UDF g

Abhijeet Dipke joins students, youth at Jantar Mantar protest

Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as captain of Indian T20 side

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history by being selected in the squad. He surpassed Sachin Tendulkar as youngest player to represent India

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes history with India selection, surpasses Sachin Tendulkar

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the youngest player to represent India, surpassing the l

Bar Owner Faces New Charge Over Swiss Ski Resort Fire That Killed 41

A co-owner of the Swiss bar ravaged by a deadly fire was charged with forgery on Friday, adding to the numerous charges she and her husband alrea

Kindness is seen as weakness: Influencer shares why you must sacrifice morals to get fair treatment in India

A viral video highlights how kindness is often perceived as weakness in India, forcing many to adopt assertive tactics for fair treatment. The in

Henry Cavill, Kevin Hart to Star in Spy Action Comedy for Netflix

McG, whose full name is Joseph McGinty Nichol, is directing the film from a script written by Adam and Aaron Nee and Jonathan Tropper.

Germany Faces Major Setback as Leonhart Karl Withdraws from FIFA World Cup 2026 Due to Injury

New Delhi, June 6: Germany has suffered a significant blow just before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Young attacking midfielder Leonhart

Bihar Ministers Praise GDP Growth Amid Global Crisis

Patna, June 6: Bihar ministers and Janata Dal (United) spokespersons have responded to various political issues, including the removal of Z+ secu

Book Review | K. Sundarji: Scholar-soldier And Mobile Warfare Proponent

Widely known as a forward thinking scholar-warrior, the TamBram (Tamil Brahmin) Sundarji brought technology-driven, rapid-manoeuvre warfare to th

Beyond short circuit: Potential fire accidents lurk behind old and overloaded electric wires in Telanganas building

Sixty next-generation trains to be introduced for Kolkata Metro in 5 years: Vaishnaw

The Minister also said that the proposed bullet train services between DelhiVaranasi and VaranasiSiliguri were aimed at sharply reducing travel t

AIADMK Exodus continue, Four Ex-Ministers Jump Ship to TVK

All of them joined the ruling party in front of TVK General Secretary Anand and General Secretary for election campaign management Aadhav Arjuna

AIADMK crisis deepens as four former ministers, ex-MLAs join ruling TVK in Chennai

AIADMK faces another blow as four former ministers and ex-MLAs defect to Vijay's TVK party. This follows a series of setbacks for AIADMK after th

Weapons used to terrorise people in previous regime: Bengal CM after firearms seizure

Police seized a large cache of illegal firearms and ammunition in South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas districts. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhik

'Indecorous behaviour': India condemns disruption at CJI Surya Kant's UK speech

The statement came after clips circulated on social media showing a participant seeking to question the Chief Justice while he was delivering a l

Western Railway Enhances Drainage System on Matunga Road-Dadar Section

Mumbai, June 6: Western Railway has successfully completed a significant improvement project on the Matunga Road and Dadar section to bolster mon

Security beefed up for CJP protest

Remembering Khwaja Ahmad Abbas: A Pioneer of Parallel Cinema Who Discovered the Greatest Actor of the Century

Mumbai, June 6: In the history of Indian cinema, some names resonate beyond the films they created. Khwaja Ahmad Abbas is one such name. As a wri

British PM Starmer criticises U.S. V-P Vance over comments on U.K. teen's death

J.D. Vance wrote on X that there should be righteous anger in response to the murder of Henry Nowak, which he blamed in part on the mass invasion

Leaders Demand Action Against Khan Sir Following Attempted Murder Case

Patna, June 6: An attempted murder case has been filed against Khan Sir (Faisal Khan) in connection with a shooting incident. This has sparked re

CET results announced in Karnataka; 2,92,782 eligible for professional courses, including engineering

Tanisha Karthik of R.V. PU college, Bengaluru, has topped the engineering stream; Students can see the results online from 2 p.m.

TN CM Congratulates Praggnanandhaa On Winning Norway Title

My heartfelt congratulations to Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa on achieving the historic feat of becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess 20

Properties Worth Rs 3.5 Crore Of Alleged Drug Peddlers Attached In Srinagar

SRINAGAR, Jun 6: Properties worth approximately Rs 3.5 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers were attached in Srinagar, police said on Sat

Lebanon considers largest amnesty in 35 years amid protests

Lebanon's largest amnesty since the end of its devastating 1975-90 civil war is expected to occur in the coming weeks, once Parliament approves i

'Dharmendra Pradhan must resign': CJP protests over alleged NEET 2026 paper leak at Jantar Mantar

Sumit Antil: From Tragedy to Triumph, a Paralympic Champions Journey

New Delhi, June 6: Keep the arrow of effort alive in the quiver of determination. You may lose everything in life, but keep the hope of winning a

3 Prince Teotia gang members held after encounter in south Delhi; 2 injured

NEW DELHI, Jun 6: Three alleged members of the Prince Teotia gang, including a notorious criminal wanted in a recent extortion-linked firing case

National award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar hospitalised, on ventilator support

Salim Kumar experienced health issues and was rushed to hospital in the morning. He had undergone a liver transplant a few years ago

Netflix Picks Investor Jay Hoag As Chairman After Hastings

Hoag, 67, who also serves on the boards of Zillow Group Inc. and Peloton Interactive Inc., has been a Netflix board member since 1999.

Arrested ex-TMC MLA key conspirator in Bhangar bomb blast case in WB: NIA

NEW DELHI, June 6: Former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla, who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), has been identified a

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Indian Stock Market Faces Decline Amid Global Tensions

Mumbai, June 6: The Indian stock markets key indices closed lower this week. The impact of some positive domestic policy measures was limited due

Praggnanandhaa says winning Norway Chess title more special than beating Magnus Carlsen

It may or may not be the biggest title of his career thus far, but his history-making victory was a hugely popular one. He was swarmed by fans bu

Waqf Board Inspector Caught by ACB While Accepting Bribe in Miryalaguda

Following the trap, ACB officials launched searches at Mahmood's residence as part of the investigation. Further details regarding the case are a

Karnataka KCET 2026 Toppers list: Check Engineering and other stream-wise toppers, rank card and more here

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the KCET 2026 results, with Tanisha Karthik topping the Engineering stream and Ninaad Va

Pappu Yadav Claims Conspiracy Against Coaching Institutions in Patna Amid Khan Sir-Roshan Anand Controversy

Mumbai, June 6: Pappu Yadav, a Member of Parliament from Purnea, has responded to the ongoing controversy between coaching institutions in Patna

Biodiversity-Linked Downgrades Could Push India Closer To Sovereign Default : Research

Study Warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises for India, China; both nations and others could see credit ratings slashed.

Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, research ships near key South China Sea islands

Taiwan has reported a new escalation in the South China Sea on Saturday. A Chinese coast guard ship and a survey vessel conducted a coordinated o

Owaisi Slams Bengal Govt Over Welfare Scheme Rules

Criticising the policy, Owaisi said government welfare schemes are meant for all eligible citizens and should not be treated as rewards for voter

NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak: Judicial Custody of Accused Shubham Khairnar Extended Till June 15

The Rouse Avenue Court reserved its order on the bail plea of Manisha Waghmare in the NEET-UG paper leak case for June 9

Donald Trump says he rejected plan to send US troops into Iran for uranium

President Donald Trump revealed a military plan to seize Iran's enriched uranium was considered but dismissed as too risky. Diplomatic negotiatio

Scholarships: June 6, 2026

Information on financial aid for students

Irans Foreign Minister Responds to Lebanese Presidents Remarks on Negotiations

Tehran, June 6: Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sharply criticized Lebanese President Joseph Aouns recent comments regarding negotiatio

What India can learn from the Wests ed-tech reckoning

The new divide runs between those whose education is shaped by people and those whose education is governed by platforms

Accused Entitled to Documents Forming Part of Chargesheet: SC

It is so because withholding such documents could seriously prejudice the accused's right to a fair trial, it said.

NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case: Judicial custody of accused Shubham Khairnar extended till June 15

A Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of Shubham Khairnar, an accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, until June 15. The court als

Controversy Surrounds Security of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi

Patna, June 6: Union Minister Giriraj Singh addressed the ongoing controversy regarding the security of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi. He stat

Rahul 'Should Be Given Oscar': Star's Act Doubles Afghanistan's DRS Folly

The morning session on Day 1 of the first India vs Afghanistan Test in New Chandigarh could well have belonged to the visiting team. It did not,

Zelenskyy's Letter To Putin Was Intended For Other Ears

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's open letter offering facetoface peace talks to end the war in Ukraine was addressed to Russian President Vladimir

Akal Takht Chief Urges Punjab Government to Remove Offensive Clauses from Anti-Sacrilege Law

Amritsar, June 6: Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Garagj has once again warned the Punjab government not to ignore his directives to remo

Supreme Court says accused cannot be denied chargesheet documents

The Supreme Court has ruled that accused individuals must have access to chargesheet documents. Withholding these materials can severely impact a

Netflix names longtime director Jay Hoag as chairman, succeeding Reed Hastings

Jay Hoag co-founded TCV, a growth equity firm, which has been an investor in Netflix for many years

A R Rahman To Perform At Attari Border In Tribute To BSF

The performance, organised by the team of director Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga, is being billed as a first-of-its-kind tribute to the BSF per

Calls Grow for Preservation of Rakt Talai Ahead of Haldighati Wars 450th Anniversary

Rajsamand/New Delhi, June 5 (Udaipur Kiran): Concerns over the condition of Rakt Talai, regarded by historians and local groups as the original b

Saugat Biswas Appointed Divisional Commr (Central) In Arunachal Pradesh

JAMMU, Jun 6: The Arunachal Pradesh Government has appointed senior IAS officer Saugat Biswas as Divisional Commissioner (Central) as part of a m

Unique Protest in Rajasthan: Man Shaves Head to Demand Unpaid Wages

Rajsamand, June 6: In a remarkable act of protest, a young man in Rajasthan has taken an unusual approach to demand his brothers unpaid wages fro

OCTOPUS fine-tunes tactics after reviewing 18 mock drills

Rice University partners with FIS to set up Indian American Community Archives in Houston

HOUSTON, June 6: Rice University has launched the Indian American Community Archives to preserve the history, lived experiences, and achievements

NBFC sector welcomes RBI's status quo on rates

Welcoming the Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI) decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and maintain a neutral policy stance, Manapp