Emergency is the greatest assault on Indian democracy, says Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi
Saraogi said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP remains steadfast in its commitment to democratic values and constitutional principles
NATO Chief heads to the White House to soothe the president ahead of next month's summit
Trump has renewed his threats to leave the 77-year-old alliance, raising the stakes before the NATO leaders' summit in Turkey next month
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine help Morocco rally to beat Haiti 4-2
Morocco twice came from behind against a team playing at soccer's biggest tournament for the first time in 52 years
Neymar entered as a substitute in the 76th, making his debut after a right calf injury sidelined him for Brazils first two matches
FIFA World Cup | Czechia vs Mexico LIVE updates: Group A match to start shortly
Mexico have already secured a place in the knockout stage and guaranteed top spot in the group after victories over South Africa and South Korea
Womens T20 World Cup | England storms into semifinals at sweltering Lords
Both former one-time champions came to the matchup unbeaten, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge batted England out of reach with 65 off 42 balls. Wyatt-Hodge is the tournament's leading run-scorer with 193, averaging 65
White House asks Congress for $87.6 billion for Iran war, aid to U.S. farmers, tackling Ebola crisis
The request is mostly for Operation Epic Fury, but it also includes a range of other items including aid to American farmers, help for the Ebola crisis in Africa and other needs closer to home
No tsunami warning after magnitude 6.9 quake strikes Japan's northeast
The epicentre of the quake was off the coast of Iwate prefecture, at the depth of about 50 km, and no damage from tsunami is feared except for slight sea level changes
Trump says it may never be known who was at fault for strike on girls' school in Iran
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Venezuela
People evacuated swaying buildings in Caracas, but there were no official reports damages or injuries or so far
State aims at 32% growth in mining sector, says Minister Kollu Ravindra
Government accelerating exploration for gold, beach sand minerals, iron ore, and manganese, he says, adding that gold deposits have been identified in Anantapur and Chittoor districts
FIFA World Cup: Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B with 2-1 victory over Canada
Promise David scored a late goal for Canada, which took second place in Group B behind the Swiss and earned a spot in the knockout round for the first time in its history
FIFA World Cup: Bosnia-Herzegovina boosts chances of advancing with 3-1 win over Qatar
With the victory, the third-place finishing Bosnia-Herzegovina is more than likely to advance to the Round of 32 in the expanded field
Assault on human dignity, says Rahul Gandhi on incident of bonded labour in U.P.
Uttar Pradesh Congress leader Ajay Kumar Lallu said the failed economic policies of the BJP government were responsible for such oppression of the ordinary poor people
Ms. Gupta alleged that after the video surfaced, the Punjab government and police exerted all efforts to prove it fake
Shia mourners, including women and children, assembled in Srinagars Guru Bazar around 6 a.m. and the procession culminated at Dalgate around 9 a.m.
FIFA World Cup | Morocco target top spot
Haiti, despite their exit, are determined to give eveything to earn the countrys first points at a World Cup, having lost all three games on their only previous appearance
FIFA World Cup | Brazil aim for last 32; Scotland eye historic World Cup breakthrough
Following a 1-0 loss to Morocco, Scotland is third in Group C with three points, needing a draw or potentially a narrow loss against Brazil to make it out of the group stage
J&K govt. bids for Sufiyana musics inclusion in UNESCOs intangibleheritage list
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has written a formal letter to Union Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and pressed for its inclusion in the UNESCO list
How could RTI Rules be amended without prior disclosure and public consultation, ask activists
ePlane unveils Indias first full scale eVTOL prototype
17 kg of suspected hybrid ganja seized in Ernakulam; one held
StartupTN CEO Sivarajah Ramanathan resigns
Viksit and Surakshit: On the Lucknow fire
The cost of inaction on safety issues is more than that of enforcement
Razors edge: On the progress of the southwest monsoon
High heat and low rainfall is threatening agricultural produce
Sustaining Indias low-fertility future
Since most workers spend their lives in informal or semi-formal work, old-age income security remains largely outside formal employment contracts
Deepender links arrest of IAS officer to RS poll
Ashish Sood orders comprehensive inspection of coaching hubs in Delhi
West Delhi school rape case: HC to pass order on cancelling bail of accused on June 29
HC stays return of abused dogs to owner
Madhu Bangarappa objects to title, content of NCERT class 6 R3 Kannada textbook
Minors rape, murder: Delhi Police to quiz ride apps on driver verification
Furore over the Mekedatu project
Tamil Nadu may be waging a losing battle in its fight to get the project scrapped
Karnataka to implement VB-G RAM G from July 1 even as it explores legal options
Yogi says Uttar Pradesh received investment proposals worth 50,000 crore
Uttar Pradesh has climbed out of Bimaru (ailing) status to a revenue surplus state and an attractive investment destination now, Yogi Adityanath claims
15policeofficers transferred, given new postings
Five of them were promoted from the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to SPs
DMK seeks display of Stalins photos at Ward Committee meetings
Rotary Club gifts blood donation van worth 35 lakh
The state-of-the-art van will take blood donation services directly to apartments, educational institutions, corporates, associations, and community groups across Chennai at no cost
Freemasons celebrate universal brotherhood day
The event saw the participation of more than 500 members
Councillors complain about vacancies in Chennai Corporations public Health Department
Residents of 1,840 homes allege that property tax assessment by Chennai Corporation is wrong
TG20: Rakshann, Nitish emerge the stars for Knights
Two arrested after old wall collapse kills man in Jiyaguda
Parts of Hyderabad receive moderate rainfall on June 24
Private hospital in Chennai treats man who suffers cardiac arrest during emergency angiography
Krishnagiri police register case against DMKs Gen Z wing coordinator for offensive post
The Instagram post purportedly outraged the modesty of women and defamed the government
Woman rescued after factory catches fire near Gudiyatham
The police said that it was around 11 a.m when a few workers noticed thick smoke coming from the unit
Road named after late Major Mukund Varadarajan
Argentinas Messi-ah keeps the fire burning
In the Group-J encounter against Austria at the Dallas Stadium, the little wizard scored his 17thand 18thto become the singular holder of the record for the most goals in the World Cup
Adopt AI,dronesand facial recognition for crime prevention: L-G to city police
Monthly services output index ISP to be released with 60-day lag with base year 2024-25
The Ministry said that the index measures changes in the real output of diversified services industries over time
Minister Launches 3 Crore Development Projects in Kakinada District
DCI completes rock dredging project at JNPA
Traffic diversions announced in parts of Bengaluru for Muharram procession on June 26
Bhavani jamakkalam revival: Can reinvention secure the future of the GI-tagged craft?
In Bhavani, veteran weavers and a new generation of entrepreneurs are giving the GI-tagged jamakkalam fresh expression through bags, shirts, wall art and home dcor. As these experiments open up new markets at home and abroad, a larger question remains: can they lure a younger generation back to the loom and ensure the survival of the craft?
Flash floods hit six districts in Arunachal; one dead, four missing
Assam government issues high alert in districts downstream of the affected areas in Arunachal Pradesh, while overnight rainfall cuts off West Sikkim district headquarters
HYDRAA reclaims government land and lake in Ranga Reddy district
Amid political turbulence, Diya Binu keeps her focus on governance
The Pala municipal chairperson is steadily growing into a role that demands far more than her age might suggest
FIFA World Cup | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar LIVE updates: Group B match gets underway
The European side go into the game as favourites and victory would most likely set up a last-32 clash against co-hosts the United States
Collector order study to improve health care services at KGH
IAEA chief says Iran inspections will go ahead, working on modalities
West Bengal government engages ISKCON for school midday meal scheme in Kolkata
Its an attempt to deprive children of nutrition by denying them eggs with midday meal, TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O Brien says
Russia says nuclear weapons the 'only' guarantee against global war
The last nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States, New START, expired in February, releasing restrictions on the world's two largest nuclear powers
VHP seeks FIR, fast track court to look into Ram Temple donation allegations
FIR should be filed at the first place. Then investigation needs to be expedited and fast rack court should take-up the matter on day to Day basis, he said, adding that guilty persons must get punishment
Public Accounts Committee asks Home Ministry for report on Great Nicobar Project
The PAC was meeting to deliberate the CAGs report on the establishment and functioning of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences
Donation theft in Ayodhya and land grab in Mahakal, this is the new Modi model: Congress
The opposition party accuses BJP of playing with peoples faith for financial and political gain
BJP accuses Congress president and his son of land grab through trust in
The BJPs attack on Mallikarjun Kharge and his son Priyank Kharge came a day after the Congress asked why the allegation of a land scam in Madhya Pradesh purportedly involving family members of CM Mohan Yadav were not being probed
Ram Charan steals limelight at APL inauguration in Mangalagiri
While the initial matches of the APL were held in Visakhapatnam and Kadapa, newly-renovated Mangalagiri Stadium will host leagues semifinals and final match from June 24 to 30
Kolkata under: Amid death and despair, kin of workers search for the living
There is no clarity as to how many workers were working at the site when accident occurred on June 24 afternoon; Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that most of the workers were brought to work at the site from Bihar
CM releases anthology of essays by former civil servants
Apply by July 6 for permanent power connection: Bescom
Centre wants State-led loan for Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase I to enable Phase II joint venture
Yo Mahesh appointed Tamil Nadu mens head coach
Soft skills complement technical expertise, says academic
India pips Sri Lanka, seals womens u-19 T20 series
Bus pass fee refund to be credited within seven days, says KSRTC
Watch: Man killed in Mumbai local train during fight over keeping doors open amid heavy rain
China stands ready to work with India, says Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
Beijing is ready to work with New Delhi to enhance mutual trust and dispel doubts, says Lin Jian, the spokesperson; This comes after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met PM Modi on June 23, 2026
Hostelers at Kallar Reclamation School seek Ministers assurance on upkeep of premises in Dindigul
Ladakh: 1 dead, 3 missing after vehicle falls into Drass river; search operation underway
Drass , June 24: One person died and three others went missing after a vehicle met with an accident near Marpochoo in Drass and plunged into the Drass River, police said on Wednesday. According to Drass Police, four people were travelling in the vehicle when the accident occurred. The deceased has been identified as Agha Syed Baqir (35), son of Syed Muslim and a resident of Lankerchay. His body was recovered from Thanda Morh in the Chowkiyal area. The three missing persons have been identified as Sajad Hussain (26), son of Haji Abbas and a resident of Lankerchay; Hasina Banoo (25), daughter of Mehmood Hussain and a resident of Gato Lankerchay; and Sogra Banoo (23), daughter of Mohd Ali and a resident of Gato Lankerchay. Police said search and rescue operations along the river are underway to locate the three missing people.Further details are awaited. (ANI)
Medipally auction brings home 120 crore for govt
Kharge targets Dharmendra Pradhan over terrorist remark on protesting students
Despite the controversies surrounding examination irregularities, the Education Minster has refused to take responsibility, the Congress president alleges
SAAP Chairman felicitates Satwiksairaj for Singapore Open gold
Passport is not a citizenship document: senior MEA official
While travelling abroad, passport attests to your nationality, yet it is not a document of your citizenship, says senior official, responding to a query on using a passport to challenge voter exclusion under SIR
The International Maritime Organisation, or IMO, has announced plans to evacuate thousands of seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf, as authorities work to restore shipping activity following the U.S.-Iran peace agreement and the reopening of regional sea lanes.
People-centric digital services likely to be affected for 24 hours from June 25
Priyank Kharge said the upgrades were necessary to strengthen digital administration system and increase its capacity, which will also allow speedy delivery of services without technical glitches
Plea for time-bound plan to set up scientific storage facilities in DPCs
HDK urges Union Agri Minister to provide assistance under MIP to mango farmers
Watch: Safe footpaths a priority for Bengaluru: Krishna Byre Gowda
