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Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling striking down $100,000 H-1B visa fee

A federal judge on Monday (June 8, 2026) struck down the $100,000 fee imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump for H-1B applications

Engineers will be held responsible for pothole-related road deaths during rainy season, says U.T. Khader

India at UNSC: Pakistans Fitna al Hindustan narrative officially sponsored misinformation

Indias Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, delivered a strong statement against Pakistan here during a UN Securit

U.S. lawmakers welcome court order scrapping $100,000 H-1B visa fee

Republican lawmakers focused on H-1B visas for healthcare workers and teachers who are in short supply particularly in rural areas, rather than o

Kumar Shanker appointed new MD of Indraprastha Gas Ltd

Mr. Shanker succeeds Kamal Kishore Chatiwal who shall be repatriated back to IGLs parent company GAIL India

Hundreds Evacuated As Waves Batter New Zealand Capital

You must stay away from the southern coastline, Little said in a statement, warning that emergency workers would not be coming to help anyone who

Chhattisgarhs once naxal-affected village gets infra push: Jal Jeevan Mission reaches border area

Auto Driver Arrested After Encounter in Lucknow

Lucknow, June 9: Police have successfully arrested a notorious criminal who attempted to assault two young women heading to an examination. The a

NYC imposes stringent security as Trump becomes 1st sitting US president to attend NBA Finals game

President Donald Trump attended an NBA Finals game, causing significant security measures. Fans faced extensive safety perimeters and long waits.

Nagarjuna Set to Return as Host for 'Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10'

Endemol Shine India, part of Banijay Entertainment, the content powerhouse with Deepak Dhar as the CEO, is backing the show.

West Asia war LIVE: Iran, Israel say hostilities on hold after first attacks since truce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the fire on that front is contained hours after Tehran said it had stopped its military

Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Treasury yields pressure gold as investors assess market outlook

Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Gold prices extended losses for a third sessi

Breaking News Live Updates: Nitin Gadkari to witness Zojila tunnel's 13km excavation breakthrough

Xi and Kim Express Hopes for Greater Ties Between China and N Korea

Xi said the two countries should strengthen strategic cooperation and firmly safeguard their respective sovereignty and security interests

Nora Fatehi Represents India in FIFA World Cup 2026 Album With New Song 'Siir Siir'

According to the press note, a large part of the crew involved in the music video is Indian, including the choreographer, dancers and stylists. F

Tehran's International Airport Reopens: News Agencies

Tehran's international airport suspended all incoming flights on Sunday after Iranian missile strikes on Israel

China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visit

President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to safeguarding common interests and supporting Kim Jong Un during a rare summit in

Keralas coconut shell products; GPS Renewables secures Rs 635 Cr

The founder of Thenga Coco, Maria Kuriakose, has built a business that transforms coconut shells, which were once considered waste, into function

Complete List of Winners at the 2026 Tony Awards

The 34-year-old Fiji international made more than 150 appearances for the Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels, New Zealand Warriors and England's Hu

New Zealand issues state of emergency as 11-metre waves batter Wellington coast; hundreds evacuated

Authorities evacuated hundreds of people from their seaside homes in New Zealand's capital on Tuesday as 11-metre (36-foot) waves lashed the coas

Trump gets cold hometown welcome at NBA Finals in New York

Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3

US says BYD, Baidu and Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military

The U.S. has updated its list of Chinese companies aiding Beijing's military, adding tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu, alongside chipmakers CXM

Netanyahu And Trump Are At Odds Over The War They Started Together

Trump had publicly warned Israel not to strike Beirut in its war with Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. When it did, on Sunday, Iran responded by

Netanyahu, Trump at odds over the war they started together

Israel's recent strikes on Lebanon and Iran reveal diverging war aims between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu. While Trump seeks to

IAF to airlift NEET-UG retest papers to 18 exam centres

Peru presidential election: Leftist takes lead in too-close-to-call runoff

With 18 million ballots counted from the poll of June 7, Roberto Sanchez was ahead by about 15,000 votes, and the race was still much too close t

India Reaffirms Commitment to Afghanistan at UN

Highlighting India's development efforts, Harish said the country's capacity-building and humanitarian initiatives are present across all 34 prov

Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general

President Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche, his former lawyer, for the top law enforcement position. This nomination will test Republican

Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war: Report

Former US President Donald Trump revealed he cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against engaging in another conflict with Iran.

ED Summons Zepto Founders Ahead Of IPO Over FEMA Compliance

Zepto had received SEBI's formal approval for an IPO in May 2026 and the updated DRHP has disclosed ED summons under the risk factors section.

African proverb of the day: 'No matter how often a man quarrels with his wife he doesn't do so during...' Life lessons from Nigerian proverb on love, relationships, marriage, and why one should make peace with their partner before calling it a day

African proverb of the day highlights the importance of peace, understanding, and reconciliation in relationships. The Nigerian saying explains w

Rajasthan PTET Admit Card 2026 Out, Direct Link To Download Hall Ticket Here

Rajasthan PTET Admit Card 2026: Candidates who have registered for the examination can now download their hall tickets online for the exam on Jun

Pinarayi Vijayan Urges War-Footing Measures as Shigellosis Cases Rise in Kerala

Vijayan urged the Health Department and local self-government institutions to jointly implement comprehensive preventive measures

Stabbing Wounds Six at New York's Penn Station

A suspect was detained and the victims, including one with serious injuries, were transported to a hospital

VSP Tragedy: Rs 25 Lakh Ex-gratia Announced For Families Of Deceased

The Prime Minister also announced financial assistance from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the victims of the accident.An

Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On June 9

Stocks in the news, big brokerage calls of the day, complete trade setup and much more!

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Offshore Cuba; Tremors Felt In Florida

The quake struck at a depth of 10 km in waters west of Havana, according to the US Geological Survey

Morning Digest: U.S. judge strikes down Trumps $100,000 H-1B visa fee; 24 Indian sailors rescued from ship hit by U.S. missile, and more

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Delhi high court sends notice to CBSE, Centre on NSUI plea

4 Killed, 10 Injured In Russian Strikes On Ukraine's Kharkiv Region

Russian strikes killed four people and wounded 10 others in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, its governor said early Tuesday.

Spains Coach Urges Team to Secure World Cup Qualification Against Iceland

Madrid, June 9: Sonia Bermudez, the head coach of Spains womens national team, has issued a rallying call to her players, emphasizing the need fo

CBSE denies portal glitch, says system fully functional; key questions on OSM review unanswered

OpenAI IPO: ChatGPT maker files for US Stock Market initial public offering after Anthropic, SpaceX

OpenAI would set the stage for a trio of trillion-dollar-valuation companies debuting rapidly, which together are seen as the most consequential

Earthquake in Florida, Miami, Orlando after 6.1 magnitude quake hits offshore Cuba

National Weather Service in Miami said in a tweet that it received several reports of shaking in the southwestern part of the state.

For deserting mom, man gets earful from Supreme Court

Take care of 74-year-old woman or will cancel property gift deed

OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPO opening door for Wall Street debut

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman first publicly floated the possibility of an IPO last fall, describing it as the most likely path for the company given its

What time does the knicks game start? New York in lockdown as Donald Trump attends NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden featuring New York Knicks-San Antonio Spurs

Donald Trump, a long-time Knicks fan, last visited Madison Square Garden in November 2024 to watch a UFC fight after his election victory.

Yogi Adityanath, Dr Jitendra launch Lucknow Meteorological Centre for hyper-local precision forecasting

Excelsior Correspondent LUCKNOW, June 8: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra S

Family, public protest after womans death in hospital

*Two employees suspended Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, June 8: A woman who was shifted to a ventilator after allegedly being administered a wr

CS reviews rehabilitation measures taken for migrant populations in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 8: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review and address various issues pertaining t

J&K Bank commissions new ATM at Poonchs Ajote

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 8: J&K Bank today commissioned a new onsite ATM at Ajote in Poonch district, further strengthening its digita

Dr Vikas Padha, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 8: Dr. Vikas Padha, Senior Joint Replacement Surgeon at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospi

Justice Oswal lays foundation stone for lawyers chamber at Distt Court Complex Anantnag

Excelsior Correspondent ANANTNAG, June 8: The Administrative Judge for District Anantnag, Justice Rajnesh Oswal, conducted an official visit to t

U.S. spending on rebuilding nuclear arsenal more than all other nuclear states combined including China, Russia

U.S. spent $69.2 billion, more than all other nuclear states combined, and saw largest increase, at 22 per cent.

DDC Doda reviews progress of Capex works

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, June 8: To accelerate developmental activities in the district, District Development Commissioner Doda, Krishan Lal

LG, CM condole demise of Minga Sherpas father

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed his grief and heartfelt condolences to Minga Sherpa, Deputy

CCI expresses anguish over thefts, chain snatching incidents

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 8: Arun Gupta, president Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Jammu expresses deep anguish and concern over the al

President Murmu to confer Padma awards on June 23

The President has approved the conferment of 131 Padma awards this year, including to actors Mammootty and R. Madhavan, as well as the late Satis

J&K athletes shine at SBKF 14th National Games in Dharamshala

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 8: Surjeet Choudhary (International Master Athlete) and Ajay Pal Gill have brought pride to Jammu and

India willing to open its market to high-quality, innovative pharma products: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Jun 8 : India is willing to open its market to high-quality and innovative products from the global pharma sector in return for prefer

Indian envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra meets senior US counter-terror official

WASHINGTON, Jun 8 : Indias Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra discussed threats posed by terrorism across the world during a meeting with se

Consistency is everything in Test cricket: Manav

MULLANPUR, June 8:Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar said on Monday that his maiden Test appearance taught him that consistency and patience

Ved inaugurates cricket tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 8: J&K BJP All Cells Incharge Ved Sharma inaugurated the second round of an ongoing cricket tournament

Eight workers killed in Vizag Steel Plant as molten iron spills; PM, CM condole deaths

VISAKHAPATNAM, Jun 8 : At least eight workers of the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (Vizag Steel Plant) were killed and six others injured here on Mon

Allahabad HC takes 4 decades to decide on murder conviction appeal

The Supreme Court aghast, wonders what can be done to unclog HCs justice delivery system

ICC chief prosecutor suspended pending decision by oversight body over sexual misconduct allegations

A final decision on the fate of the British barrister is now up to the Assembly of States Parties, the body that oversees the ICC, which will hol

Quote of the day by Chris Rock: 'There are only three things women need in life: food, water, and...' Life lessons on relationships, appreciation, love, human nature and happiness by popular American comedian

Quote of the Day by Chris Rock focuses on the famous line, There are only three things women need in life: food, water, and compliments. The quot

INDIA allies question Congress over betraying DMK, criticising CPM

ED probe into Vijayans daughter may further strain Congress-CPM ties

7 killed, dozens injured in PoJK clashes

NEW DELHI, June 8: At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in clashes between police and members of a banned protest group in Pakist

Govt sanctions over Rs 7 cr for strengthening infra for Kashmiri migrants

Over Rs 100 cr proposal for facelifting of all camps in pipeline Avtar Bhat JAMMU, June 8: Over Rs 100 crore will be spent for giving complete fa

5,300 Indian SIMs used from Cambodia for cyber frauds

NEW DELHI, June 8: The Enforcement Directorate has started probing a case involving the alleged purchase of 5,300 SIM cards in the country, which

Opposition leaders seek unity, deliberate to redraw strategy in INDIA bloc meet

Sonia, Mamata, Omar, Mehbooba attend among others NEW DELHI, June 8: Leaders of several opposition parties on Monday stressed unity within the IN

Omar seeks INDIA bloc support for Statehood

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reached out to constituents of the INDIA alliance for support in

Tata Ethos for Industrial Resurgence of New West Bengal

Prof. D. Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com West Bengal once represented Indias intellectual and industrial nerve-centre. From the jute

DS reviews op preparedness in Ladakh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 8: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has visited the forward areas along the Indo-Pak and Sino-Indian bord

20 TMC LS MPs to back NDA

KOLKATA, June 8: The crisis engulfing the TMC deepened on Monday as 20 Lok Sabha MPs, led by Chief Whip Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, have decided to wr

Indias Global Transformation Under Modi: A 12-Year Journey

New Delhi, June 9: Over the past 12 years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has significantly transformed its image on

SC notice to CBSE on exam result

NEW DELHI, June 8: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a plea filed by a student from Saudi Arabia seeking directions to the Central Bo

INDIA bloc meet: Pressure on us after poll defeats, say Soren, Akhilesh

Apple WWDC 2026 event keynote, highlights: New AI Siri, Apps to photo editing - details here

Apple introduced Siri AI, a new AI-powered personal assistant integrated with Apple Intelligence capabilities that can understand personal contex

SIR being used to manipulate polls, claims INDIA bloc, will write to CJI

CM Omar Abdullah seeks INDIA blocs support for J&K Statehood restoration

If Mr. Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti [of the Peoples Democratic Party] succeed in persuading the INDIA bloc to issue a joint statement supporting t

Proverb of the day: 'No man is a hero to...' Life lessons on love, relationships, marriage, human nature, and why is it crucial to appreciate your partner often

Proverb of the day explores the saying No man is a hero to his woman and its lessons on love, relationships, marriage, acceptance, and human natu

New Delhi calls for peace in West Asia, asks Indians to exit Iran

West Bengal joinsAyushman Bharat scheme

The portability feature of PM-JAY would be particularly beneficial for migrant workers from West Bengal and their families. Beneficiaries working

Trump Nominates Former Personal Lawyer As Attorney General

Blanche, 51, has been serving as acting attorney general since Pam Bondi departed in April. Since then he has pursued a number of indictments aga

Times have changed, premarital sex not moral turpitude, says Supreme Court

Rajya Sabha polls: M.P. Congress mulls moving MLAs away as BJP fields candidate on third seat

The BJPs move pushed the Congress into alert mode with Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Umang Singhar hosting party MLAs and senior leaders o

Legendary rock band Guns N Roses to perform in Guwahati on Nov 17

Legendary American rock band Guns N Roses is set to return to India later this year for two major performances as part of the Asia leg of its ong