An Ajmer legend whistles past 150
Set up in 1876, the Ajmer Railway Workshop gave India its first indigenous locomotive and spawned a cosmopolitan culture as a diverse set of people made the city their home
For the first time, NCERT has introduced a chapter on the Emergency from 1975-77 in the Class IX curriculum. This segment sheds light on the suspension of fundamental rights and censorship, underscoring the crucial challenges faced by Indian democracy. The chapter, titled 'Understanding Society: India and Beyond,' also recognizes Jayaprakash Narayan's influence and the subsequent elections, celebrating democracy's resilience after 51 years since the Emergency was declared.
ED: Rajesh Exports probe revealed 3k crore trade set-offs
Mundra drugs seizure case: Delhi nightclub owner held
BJP accuses Kharges of land grab, rejects charges against MP CM Mohan Yadav
BJP demands FIR against Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann under new law
Private colleges will shut if asked to charge fee at government rates: SC
PM Modi invited to former Iran supreme leader Khamenei's funeral; high-level representation may go
'Roll out e-Zero FIRs in all states to speed up cyber fraud probes': PM Modi
2/3rd MPs cant merge on their own: UBT MPs meet Birla, question rebels Shinde Sena merger
PM: Collective bid led to NEET retest success
NCERT delays Nazism, French Revolution by a year for students
With 'Protein Mess', IIT-M seeks to add brawn to brains
25 hurt as minibus plunges into gorge in J&Ks Kathua
3 pilgrims among 5 killed in J&K road accidents
Govt notifies interim list of 318 permissible development works under new rural employment framework
30 India-bound ships crossed Strait of Hormuz, another 26 wait for their turn
Karnataka MLC elections: Cross-voting puts BJP-JDS ties under strain
Cross-voting in Karnataka MLC polls has highlighted BJP-JDS friction. Despite BJP's support, JDS faced unexpected losses as its own MLAs defected. This incident fuels BJP's focus on Lingayat and OBC votes, while regional strongholds in North Karnataka and Old Mysuru create further alliance strains. The BJP is now re-evaluating its electoral strategy, potentially reshaping the coalition before the 2028 elections.
Akal Takht media adviser terms 'fake' forensic report in Bhagwant Mann video row 'serious' matter
Jaskaran Singh said the case registered by the Haryana Police regarding the preparation of a fake forensic report - in connection with the alleged objectionable video with the intent to deceive the Sikh community and the people of Punjab and to prove Akal Takht wrong - is a very serious matter.
Only 4 requests from Tamil Nadu: No EVM memory check requests filed in 4 of 5 election states
In a notable shift, EVM memory check applications were absent in four of the five recent assembly election states, a stark contrast to previous trends. Only Tamil Nadu saw a handful of such requests, while election petitions also remained minimal. This decline in EVM scrutiny suggests a potential shift in focus towards electoral roll revisions as the new battleground for political parties.
Farmers in Punjab protested the proposed India-US trade agreement, fearing it will harm domestic agriculture, labourers, and small traders. Burning effigies of leaders, they demanded the pact's cancellation, citing concerns over increased imports and unfair competition from subsidized American farmers. This opposition echoes past farm law debates, with calls for MSP guarantees and irrigation reforms.
24-year-old Delhi woman dies by suicide; leaves video alleging harassment by in-laws
Government removes bonus clause for early completion of NH projects in hill states
Government has scrapped early completion bonuses for highway projects in hilly regions to prioritize quality construction. New mandates require slopes to withstand a monsoon before final road work begins. Stricter geological checks and slope monitoring are now compulsory, with payments tied to stability measures. This aims to curb landslides and ensure safer, more durable infrastructure in sensitive terrains.
Solar rooftops slash household power bills to zero in Kerala, Rajasthan
The Centres flagship rooftop solar initiative is proving effective in reducing household electricity costs
Andhra Pradesh announces 629 AEE jobs to strengthen power sector infrastructure
The appointments are aimed at strengthening power utilities and improving operational efficiency across generation, transmission and distribution networks
Kolkata warehouse collapse kills 5, injures 20
12 to 15 people still trapped under debris, says West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
Ketan Agrawal murder case: Siya was 'not mentally ready' & under family pressure to marry, say cops
Speaker Birla to decide on TMC, Sena (UBT) defections before Monsoon Session
According to sources, legal and constitutional experts attached to Parliament are currently examining the matter and are expected to provide their recommendations before a final decision is taken. Previous rulings by presiding officers in comparable situations are also being studied to ensure any decision is legally and constitutionally sound. Apart from the rebel factions of the TMC and Shiv Sena (UBT), the DMK has also sought a separate seating arrangement following the collapse of its long-standing alliance with the Congress.
Industry leaders push for transparency, faster approvals in Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy 2026
Industry representatives raised concerns over skilled talent migration to other states and urged Tamil Nadu to strengthen its innovation ecosystem, focusing on semiconductors, electronics and biopharma while improving single-window clearances and regulatory predictability
BJP accuses Kharge family of political influence in land deals
New Delhi: A fresh political confrontation erupted on Wednesday, June 24, after the BJP accused Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and his family of benefiting from irregular land allotments in Karnataka through the Siddharth Vihar Trust. #WATCH | Delhi | BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari says, We allege that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and his son (Priyank Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
India calls for Brics shared space economy
India's junior space minister Jitendra Singh urged BRICS nations to forge a Brics Space Economy, emphasizing collective ambition for global economic growth. The meeting, attended by 10 countries, focused on utilizing the Brics Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation for socio-economic benefits and ensuring sustainable space activities. Discussions also covered co-development and co-creation to address global challenges and foster shared prosperity.
The Archaeology Departments order to stop Vat Purnima rituals at Mahatma Phule Wada has triggered a legal challenge, with petitioners alleging the ban is based on Phule's ideological legacy rather than any valid archaeological or legal grounds.
BRS leader Balka Suman granted bail in Singareni remarks case
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Balka Suman was granted bail on Wednesday, June 24, in a case relating to his alleged inflammatory remarks targeting Singareni establishments. Suman had been lodged in the Chanchalguda jail since his arrest at Telangana Bhavan on May 30. The case stems from remarks he made at a Telangana Boggu Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Shabbir Ali, rival camp patch up as Congress committee steps in
Hyderabad:The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committees (TPCC) Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC) has closed the Kamareddy dispute involving senior Congress leader and state government adviser Mohammed Ali Shabbir, after both sides agreed to withdraw all complaints and cases filed against each other and resolve future differences internally. The DAC, which met at Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Alongside Dr Mahrang Baloch, the Lioness of Balochistan, the court sentenced fellow Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Sibghatullah Shah got life sentence, in addition to a fine of PKR 200,000 each.
Ammonia gas leak toll rises to 10 in Tamil Nadus Tiruvallur; 68 still hospitalised
Of those killed, eight were women from Odisha and two were from Assam
BRS accuses Telangana govt of ignoring Karnataka water grab
Hyderabad:Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA T Harish Rao on Wednesday, June 24, wrote to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing the Telangana government of failing to protect the states water rights in the Tungabhadra river and demanding immediate action against what he called illegal projects being built by Karnataka upstream. In a sharply worded letter, the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
7.2 pc pregnant teens in Telangana: Kavitha says laws not enough
Hyderabad: Around 7.2 per cent of girls aged 15-19 are pregnant in Telangana villages, while the figure is 2.7 per cent in cities like Hyderabad, said Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) president K Kavitha. Addressing a gathering at the Womens Empowerment Summit organised on Wednesday, June 24, the TRS chief said that laws are not enough Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BRS seeks deletion of duplicate votes during SIR in Telangana
Hyderabad: Members of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Wednesday, June 24, submitted a representation to Telanganas Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharsan Reddy calling for the strict implementation of One Person One Vote and deletion of all duplicate votes during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. BRS stated that having one person registered Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
US cancer drug supply reinforces role of Indian drugmakers, say industry insiders
The latest supply request comes against the backdrop of US trade talks and tariffs
'Usurped poor man's land': BJP alleges 'land-loot' on Congress Prez Kharge family's Trust
Marshall Baruah gained notoriety amid the anti-CAA protests, and in 2024, he painted 'Kick Himanta Save Nature,' a direct and personal insult directed against the CM.
The reality is that (USAID) money was being sent to corrupt politicians under the guise of aid, Elon Musk fired.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP, Congress, and Akali Dal of a conspiracy to defame him using a fabricated video. He claims the Gurugram Police's action against forensic lab owners is a pressure tactic. Mann asserts the viral video, allegedly showing desecration, is fake and that his appearance doesn't match the person depicted.
Iran invites PM Modi to Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral
BJP wants 2/3rd majority to scrap reservation: Congress
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday, June 24, alleged that the BJP is striving for a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha as its real and ultimate target is to be able to amend the Constitution for ending reservation. In an exclusive interview with PTI Videos, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed that the ruling Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Hyderabad names a road after Donald Trump, faces backlash from the BJP
Congress says the renaming gesture demonstrates Hyderabads growing role in the partnership of the two countries
StartupTN CEO Sivarajah Ramanathan steps down; new CEO yet to be appointed
Ramanathans tenure was to run till January 2027
AAP to hold marches in all Gujarat districts for MLA Vasava: Gopal Rai
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will launch statewide support marches in Gujarat from June 26 to protest the seven-year jail sentence handed to MLA Chaitar Vasava and others for assaulting forest officials and extortion. Senior AAP leader Gopal Rai accused the BJP of orchestrating a conspiracy due to Vasava's rising popularity among tribals.
Every Indian wants peaceful ties with China, says AIMIM's Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi asserted that while Indians desire peaceful relations with China, this cannot be on Beijing's terms alone. He emphasized that Indian interests must remain paramount, warning that altering this stance would be disastrous. Owaisi criticized China's approach, noting its military support for Pakistan and refusal to share Brahmaputra data, while India appears to be making concessions without explanation from the government.
Dear Cockroach Janta Party, Umar Khalid Is Exactly an Education Issue
The CJP's call for educational reform is incomplete without addressing academic freedom in universities, and Umar.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Two Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are scheduled to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today, seeking the disqualification of six party lawmakers who recently joined the Eknath Shinde-led faction. This move follows a significant split within Uddhav Thackeray's party. The meeting aims to address the defection under the Anti-Defection Law, impacting the party's representation in the Lok Sabha.
The court said that the temple administration cannot claim any sovereignty or ownership over the temple idol.
Modinomics is appeasement of US, capitulation to China: Congress
The Congress party has criticized the Modi government's economic policies, dubbing them as Modinomics. They argue that these policies involve appeasing the United States while capitulating to China, citing India's growing trade deficit with China and a shrinking surplus with the US. Discussions are underway for a bilateral trade agreement with the US, while trade figures reveal a significant imbalance with Beijing.
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann faces a political storm over an alleged Rs 10 lakh deal for a forensic report on a viral video. The BJP accuses Mann of suppressing allegations of sacrilegious conduct and misusing state machinery. Gurugram Police have detained two individuals in connection with fabricating the report, with the CM denying the video's authenticity and calling it a conspiracy.
India keeps Iran travel warning in place, asks citizens to avoid non-essential visits
Indian citizens are recommended to delay any non-essential trips to Iran, even with advancements in diplomatic relations. While the Indian Embassy in Tehran recognizes a positive shift in security, it stresses the need for caution amidst rapidly changing regional circumstances. Nationals residing in Iran should remain alert and adhere to local guidance.
Heavy rains slow down Mumbai, IMD issues orange alert
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said its emergency machinery is operating at full capacity with 7,000 employees deployed at variouslocations
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh acknowledged the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) movement as a significant expression of youth frustration but stressed that established political parties must champion their concerns. He emphasised that democracies rely on political structures, not solely on movements.
Mumbai faced significant waterlogging after heavy rains, prompting Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray to criticize the government's focus on dirty politics over governance. He highlighted past UBT Sena initiatives like rainwater holding tanks and pumping stations to combat urban flooding, accusing the current administration of neglecting these and draining BMC funds. Thackeray also questioned the government's preparedness for monsoons and self-reliance during dry spells.
Andhra Pradesh: CM Naidu to inaugurate gold mining project at Jonnagiri
405 crore project expected to produce up to 2 tonnes of gold annually
Imposing vegetarianism: TMC's Derek O'Brien targets BJP over Bengal mid-day meal
Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has accused the BJP of attempting to impose vegetarianism by allegedly removing eggs from West Bengal's mid-day meal menu, a move he claims would harm children's nutrition. Speculation arose after ISKCON was tasked with serving meals in Kolkata schools. However, ISKCON has denied finalizing any such menu changes, stating an official announcement will be made once decisions are reached.
CUET: Students getting 100 percentile in 1 subject up 20%
Congress slams Madhya Pradesh CM over land deals, Akhilesh sees 'BJP plot' to topple 3 CMs
Major fire breaks out in Delhi labour settlement near Udyog Bhawan, no injuries reported
A fire erupted in labour slums near Delhi's Udyog Bhawan on Wednesday, originating from an electric panel and spreading to temporary structures. Around 20 fire tenders battled the blaze, bringing it under control by 5:30 am. No casualties have been reported. This incident follows a major slum fire behind Maulana Azad Medical College days earlier, which involved residential areas and storage facilities, including plywood, leading to rapid fire spread.
Fields of work by foreign-funded NGOs outlined, proselytisation excluded
Ladakh bandh to protest breach of agreement in Delhi talks
Poland donor's stem cells save Kashmir boy suffering from rare immune condition
MoS George Kurian's resignation fuels Cabinet rejig buzz
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian has resigned, sparking speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle. His Rajya Sabha term concluded without renomination, and President Murmu accepted his resignation. Prime Minister Modi's meeting with the President further fueled these discussions. Potential new roles for Kurian, including a governorship, are being considered as other ministers transition to state party leadership or await decisions on their future.
Stampede-like situation at Ranchi stadium during Jharkhand T20 League final
Kolkata Port, Adani Ports sign MoU to restore iconic Kumartuli Ghat ahead of Durga Puja
The first state budget presented by the new BJP government in West Bengal combines a push for industrial revival with continued focus on welfare spending. Finance minister Swapan Dasgupta described it as an expansionary budget aimed at restarting growth and addressing long-standing economic slowdown in the state.
Rs 89,000-crore import bill sparks fresh push for made-in-India medical devices
'Students' blood on his hands': CJP chief Dipke hits back at Pradhan during Jantar Mantar protest
Will face same fate as TMC and Shiv Sena: BJP claims several BJD leaders keen to jump ship in Odisha
Voter ID row: Third non-bailable warrant issued against actor Prakash Raj
Cancelled Bali trip and a missing passport: Inside a fiance and her lovers' plan to kill Pune man
Tamil Nadu launches gold ring scheme for newborns in government hospitals, earmarks 756 crore
With nearly 4.2 lakh births annually in government hospitals, the initiative covers a significant section of newborns in the state
111 districts identified as the most vulnerable due to low irrigation footprints.
Shah directs Nafed, NCCF to eliminate middlemen, buy pulses and oilseeds directly from farmers
Union Minister Amit Shah has directed Nafed and NCCF to procure all pulses and oilseeds directly from farmers, eliminating middlemen and ensuring payments within 48 hours. This initiative aims to guarantee fair prices, boost pulse cultivation, and achieve self-reliance. Shah also announced a two-year deadline for this direct farmer-to-organization sales model and highlighted Nafed's new digital auction platform, scholarship program, and inventory management tools.
'Mamata Is Trinamool Congress': Mahua Moitra defends leadership, slams arrests of TMC leaders
West Bengal to review road names, Suvendu Adhikari rules out Mughal, Pathan references
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a committee to review road and area names in Kolkata, vowing to remove those honoring Mughals, Pathans, or 'oppressive' British rulers. This follows the renaming of Suhrawardy Avenue, sparking a debate over historical accuracy. Adhikari stated only names of 'genuine patriots' will be retained, aiming to correct perceived historical wrongs and promote Bengali pride.
UPERC recognises GST cut on renewable energy equipment as Change in Law event
The regulator said the tax cut lowers solar and renewable energy equipment costs, creating savings that must be passed on to Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) and consumers
Clearly, Bangladesh is in a deep financial quagmire and is taking desperate measures, including the recovery efforts for the siphoned $230 billion worth of assets stashed abroad.
Graduates 44% less likely to be hired in informal sector: Report
'Curb extremism, ensure minorities' safety': MEA to B'desh on 'Hindu deities disrespected' report
Recent tragedies in Delhi and Lucknow highlight a deadly flaw in smart locks: power failures during emergencies can trigger fail-secure modes, trapping people inside. Experts urge the adoption of fail-safe mechanisms and manual overrides to prioritize human life over property protection.
Kerala reports 15 new Shigella cases; June tally rises to 165
Kozhikode, Malappuram and Wayanad have reported the highest number of cases this month
MLC Polls: Nitin Nabin hints at tough action against BJP MLAs who voted for the Congress
BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Tuesday warned of strict action against Karnataka party MLAs who allegedly cross-voted for Congress in the June 18 Legislative Council elections, exposing internal rifts within the state unit.
