France vs Iraq World Cup game second half in Philadelphia delayed due to thunderstorms: FIFA
There was no indication on when the match would restart
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Norway vs Senegal LIVE updates: Group I match gets underway
Having won their first match against Iraq, Norway will be expecting same success when it faces Iraq in a Group I match on June 22, 2026
Gunman kills a Montreal officer at Hilton hotel before being shot dead, police say
Police say a suspect armed with a long gun opened fire at a Montreal hotel, killing a police officer before officers returned fire, killing him
110 students fall ill after lunch at private Icndore school; expired food items found in kitchen
District administration conducted an inspection at the Jhalaria campus of Shishukunj International School on Bypass Road and sealed the kitchen
Haldia seaport in West Bengal designated as immigration post
At present, there are 40 seaport immigration posts along Indias coastline and Haldia will be the 41st entry to the list
AIMIM Corporator disqualified from his post in BMC
He lost the seat after his caste validity certificate was declared invalid by the District Caste Scrutiny Committee
Delhi CM meets kin of Saidulajab, Hauz Rani victims, hands 10 lakh ex gratia
The CM said the government is taking concrete steps to prevent such tragedies, adding that those responsible for the two incidents wont be spared
Rate cuts transmission moderated in May 2026: RBI
Between May 2022 and Jan 2025, RBI increased repo rate by 250 bps. Between February 2025 and April 2026, the repo rate decreased 85 basis points
Man, two daughters injured after motorcycle falls off Geeta Colony flyover
Police are yet toascertainthe circumstances leading to the fall. However, sources claimed that the motorcycle was hit from behind
Arunachal rights panel seeks better infrastructure in Chakma-Hajong settlements
The Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission says roads and flood control measures are essential to ensure the migrant populations do not shift to areas beyond their designated settlements
Punjab caps annual fee hike for private schools at 5%
The move is aimed to have an effective control over fee hikes, to provide protection to students and parents from arbitrary fee hikes
BJP president Nabin flays Punjab govt over law and order, drugs, gangsterism, youth migration
The BJP president was on a three-day visit to Punjab ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls
Centre amends rules for receiving foreign funds
The government has notified a number of amendments in the FCRA rules, 2011, tightening the accountability for how non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and associations in India receive and use foreign money
FIFA World Cup 2026 | France vs Iraq LIVE updates: Group I match gets underway
Having won their first match, France will be facing Iraq in their second World Cup match on June 22, 2026
The world that China desires and is shaping
Chinas recent white paper outlines a transformation of the norms beneath the international order
Lionel Messi at FIFA World Cups: A visual story of his goals
Argentinas captain and star forward Lionel Messi became the man with the most goals scored during FIFA World Cups on June 22, 2026, when he scored a goal against Austria.
Kejriwal to visit Ram Mandir, flays BJP over donation theft
FIFA World Cup 2026: Messis record brace against Austria sends Argentina into knockouts
The talisman goes past Klose for the most number of goals in the showpiece after missing an early penalty; his brace consigns Austria to a 0-2 defeat
HC junks BSES pleas against Delhi governments proposed CAG audit
Ahead of eviction, families living near PM house fear loss of livelihood after relocation
Quick approvals, licences: Delhi govt. expands time-bound service delivery network
23 new services, including registrations of hotels and builders, addedto existing list of 500; move will directly benefit common people and businesses associated with tourism, trade, hospitality: CM
Deadly fumes: On the ammonia gas leak tragedy in Tamil Nadu
Strict enforcement of safety norms is absent in many industrial units
Kodagu villagers opposition forces spiritual guru Sri M to withdraw proposed meditation retreat
Villagers cite ecological, cultural and religious concerns as spiritual guru cancels planned development near a hill after sustained protests
A Trojan horse has breached the IITs
The Indian Knowledge System centres intend to embed myth-based inquiries in the framework of the IITs
SIR: Karnataka CEO seeks exemption from biometric attendancefor BLOs
Freshworks founder pays 211 crores to own a 7.65-ground house on Boat Club Road in Chennai
The transaction involved the sale of a 7.65-ground prime residential property owned by the Brij Mohan Reddy family to Girish Mathrubootham, Founder and Executive Chairman of Freshworks
Governor is like a manager, doesnt understand the needs of students, says Tamil Nadu Law Minister
77 arrested in week-long anti-drug crackdown in Chennai
Police teams conducted intensive surveillance and vehicle checks across the city between June 14 and 20
Chennai Corporation relaxes working hours for conservancy workers owing to heat wave
The civic body also planned to improve conservancy operations in residential areas, expedite work on toilet construction for women conservancy workers in all wards and create facilities for the welfare of workers
Armed Reserve Police constable dies, two others injured after car mows them down near Poonamallee
A car moving along the highway veered out of control and rammed them
Man arrested for allegedly killing brother in Ambattur
A scuffle between the siblings resulted in the elder brother pushing the younger to the ground, causing him to lose consciousness
Masterclass in abdominal wall reconstruction held
International experts also held discussions on the issue
RVNL to shape NMDCs branded iron ore plans with 3,000 crore blending yard
A buffer stockpiles and blending yard project to handle 10 MTPA will be set up in Vizag for the countrys largest iron ore producer
LA Olympics remains my ultimate target: Manpreet Singh
The 33-year-old became the most-capped Indian hockey player with 413 outings
Data from the UNICEFs Childrens Climate Risk Report 2026 shows that vulnerability of Indian children to climate hazards is high, especially to extreme heat.
Cross-voting intensifies mistrust in faction-ridden BJP State unit
MLA Uri Reviews NHPC Uri-I Phase II Project
Pushes for local employment Srinagar, June 22: MLA Uri Dr Sajjad Shafi Uri chaired a meeting with NHPC officials, including the Project Manager of Max Infra, the Deputy General Manager (HR), and the Liaison Officer to review various aspects of the NHPC Uri-I Phase second project. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the progress of the project and issues concerning the affected communities. Dr Sajjad Shafi Uri emphasized that families whose land has been acquired for the project should be given priority benefits. He strongly urged NHPC and the executing agencies to ensure maximum employment opportunities for local youth. He also called for preference to be given to local transport operators, machinery owners, and local contractors in all project-related works. The MLA made it clear that no outside workers should be engaged as long as eligible manpower is available within Sub-Division Uri. He directed the officials to first provide opportunities to qualified local residents, and only in the absence of suitable local candidates should workers from outside be considered. Shafi Uri further impressed upon NHPC officials to create sustainable employment opportunities for the people of Sub Division Uri, particularly those affected by the project, so that they can benefit directly from the development taking place in the region. The officials assured the MLA that his concerns and recommendations regarding local employment and participation would be taken into consideration during the implementation of the project. However, the landowners affected by the Uri-I Phase II project, along with unemployed youth, transporters, and local contractors have expressed their gratitude to MLA Uri for strongly advocating the interests of the people of Sub-Division Uri during his meeting with project authorities.
J&K H&UDD Wins SKOCH Awards for Digital Governance
Srinagar, June 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) has achieved a significant milestone in the field of digital governance by securing two prestigious SKOCH National Awards, Gold and Silver, for its innovative and citizen-centric digital transformation initiatives. In a statement, the department said that both projects were conceptualized and initiated under the directions and continuous guidance of Mandeep Kaur, Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD, with the objective of transforming the public service delivery and enhancing the digital governance across the Urban Development sector. Her unwavering focus on innovation, transparency and technology-enabled governance has played a pivotal role in successful implementation of these initiatives, the statement reads. On behalf of H&UDD, Ankush Kapoor, Chief Informatics Officer and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), H&UDD, received the awards during the SKOCH Awards Ceremony held in New Delhi. The awards were conferred for the flagship projects including Automated Building Permission System (ABPS) using Auto DCR technology integrated with GIS-based Land Use and J&K Gati Shakti GIS Asset Mapping System for comprehensive GIS-based asset mapping, monitoring and infrastructure planning. The Automated Building Permission System has revolutionized the process of granting building permissions by introducing automated scrutiny of building plans through Auto DCR technology integrated with GIS-based land use verification. The system has significantly reduced the processing time, enhanced transparency, ensured compliance with planning regulations and improved ease of doing business for the citizens and stakeholders. The J&K Gati Shakti GIS Asset Mapping System has enabled digital mapping and monitoring of public infrastructure assets across Urban Local Bodies and government agencies. The platform supports evidence-based planning, inter-departmental coordination, efficient asset management and informed decision-making through advanced GIS technology. Both the initiatives have brought about a transformative change in public service delivery, government digital functioning, monitoring mechanisms and data-driven governance across Jammu and Kashmir. The Commissioner Secretary appreciated the efforts of the officers, technical teams, Urban Local Bodies and all stakeholders associated with the projects. She reiterated the department's commitment towards leveraging the technology for improving governance and delivering efficient, transparent and citizen-centric services.
Greens decry smear campaign against environmental activists
FIFA World Cup | Under-fire Portugal eyes sharper attacking effort against Uzbekistan
Kashmir to Host Panchayat Service Delivery Workshop Today
LG Manoj Sinha to inaugurate event; seven states to share governance models Srinagar, June 22: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) is organizing a regional workshop titled Seva Se Samriddhi: Panchayat-led Service Delivery in Srinagar today to promote improved public service delivery and strengthen grassroots governance. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will inaugurate the workshop in the presence of Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Javid Ahmad Dar, Secretary Ministry of Panchayati Raj Vivek Bharadwaj, Joint Secretary MoPR Palka Sahni and Secretary Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, J&K, Mohammad Aijaz Asad. The workshop is being organised in collaboration with Common Services Centre Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC-SPV), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Government of Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative is part of the Ministrys efforts to strengthen ease of living in rural India through empowered and accountable Panchayati Raj Institutions and local bodies. The event will bring together Panchayat representatives, Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), government officials and stakeholders from seven states Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Representatives from civil society organisations, research institutions and rural technology sectors will also participate to discuss last-mile governance and service delivery. The workshop will feature panel discussions, technical sessions and experience-sharing forums focusing on digital transformation, citizen participation, innovation and improved access to public services at the grassroots level. High-performing Gram Panchayats and outstanding Common Service Centres from participating states will also be felicitated during the programme.
Health and Family Welfare dept. must report on existing rehabilitation system: Kerala HC
Who is the eldest member of the Tamil Nadu Assembly?
Trinamool rebels remove Mamata as the party chairperson
Abhishek Banerjee has been removed as party general secretary; former MinisterArup Roy unanimously picked as the new chairperson of the party; the decision was taken by rebel MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, who claims support of 65 out of 80 MLAs.
K. Sudhakaran tenders apology to Kerala High Court
FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi breaks all-time scoring record with 17th goal
The goal put Argentina ahead in their second Group J match as the South American side sought to secure a place in the knockout stage
POSH orientation held for district officials in Visakhapatnam
Boy jumps from school building in East Godavari, dies
Stree Shakti, Divyang Shakti schemes increased APSRTC occupancy rate, says Minister
Addressing the media at the Secretariat, Ramprasad Reddy says APSRTCs occupancy ratio rose from 69% to 92%, thanks to the two initiatives
Palaniswami criticises TVK regime for not showing enough attention to procured paddy
He was referring to reports that around 1 lakh bags of paddy were damaged in Kumbakonam and neighbouring areas
Israeli soldiers shoot dead two Palestinian teens in West Bank
One of the three was wounded and two killed, the military said. WAFA said the third person was hospitalised in a stable condition
25 years on, Kadalundi recounts memories of rail tragedy
Facial recognition cameras at airports, vital sites to be linked to data fusion centre: CISF DG
Facial recognition cameras installed at six major airports likely to be integrated with the National Intelligence Grid to enhance real-time monitoring and suspect identification
Four held in gym trainers murder
CBSE Class 12 students see substantial increase in marks after re-evaluation
After discrepancies were reported under the new OSM evaluation system, 1.6 lakh candidates went for re-evaluation. The CBSE on June 21 released the results for 1.39 lakh of them, and said the results of the rest will be released in phases soon
Ambuja Cements partners with U.K.s Leilac Ltd to build low-carbon cement project in Gujarats Kutch
If the demonstration project is successful, it would be scaled up seven to eight times to capture more than one million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually
25 industrial projects moved out of Tamil Nadu during DMK governments rule, alleges Minister
She says Tamil Nadus youth lost employment opportunities amounting to 2.03 lakh jobs because of this migration
Bidadi township row triggers war of letters between DKS and HDK
U.S. waives sanctions on Iranian oil, ships
Following the announcement, Brent price plunged 2% to 3% and was trading at around $77
Customers favour cashless health insurance claims process
Intellectual bankruptcy, says Congress after Suvendu government renames Suhrawardy road
Even Jana Sangh founder was a supporter of Dr. Hassan Suhrawardy, the first Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University, after whom the road was named, says Congress
HC closes petition on affiliation of Govt. Law College, Kozhikode
April Net FDI jumps to $6.6 billion, highest in nearly five years
The surge in gross inflows even overshadowed the fact that outward FDI by Indian companies also rose to a historic high in April 2026.
Global economic landscape remains fragile: RBI Bulletin
As an outcome of the West Asia conflict, the CPI headline inflation inched up sequentially to 3.9% (y-o-y) in May 2026 from 3.5% in the preceding month, driven by broad-based increases in all three categories - food & beverages, fuel and core components
Night Club Bouncer Arrested in Chandra Hang Subba Assault Case of Soreng
Soreng, June 22 : Soreng District Police has arrested another accused in connection with the brutal assault on Chandra Hang Subba of Kholatar that took [] The post Night Club Bouncer Arrested in Chandra Hang Subba Assault Case of Soreng appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Youth held on charge of sexually abusing anganwadi girl
No free diagnostic services for women with more than three children: Assam hospital
Assembly Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass, who is president of a First Referral Unit in Barpeta district, says he has advised State Health Minister Ashok Singhal to implement this system in all government healthcare facilities across the State
Leh, June 22: The 30th edition of the Sindhu Darshan Yatra commenced on Monday in Leh with a grand inaugural ceremony that brought together ambassadors from eight countries, prominent national leaders, religious figures and thousands of devotees, underscoring the event's growing significance as a symbol of India's cultural and civilisational heritage. Held at the NDS Memorial Ground, the opening ceremony of the Pratham Sindhu Kumbh witnessed the participation of more than 3,500 people who gathered to celebrate the spiritual, cultural and national ethos associated with the sacred Sindhu River. The event assumed international prominence with the presence of ambassadors from Fiji, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Ecuador, Chile and Ireland, along with their spouses, reflecting the global resonance of India's cultural traditions and values. The inaugural programme featured a series of cultural performances by artists from the North Zone Cultural Centre and various states, showcasing the country's rich artistic diversity and reinforcing the message of unity in diversity. Among those present were senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar, members of social and cultural organisations, religious leaders representing different faiths, public representatives and distinguished personalities from across the country. Addressing the gathering, Indresh Kumar highlighted the importance of national unity, cultural preservation and social harmony. He stressed the need to strengthen the values that bind the nation together and uphold India's civilisational legacy. The ceremony was also attended by office-bearers of the Sindhu Darshan Yatra Samiti, including its President Muralidhar Makhija, National General Secretary Bhupinder Kansal and Himalaya Parivar National Working President Parmjit Singh Gill. The annual Sindhu Darshan Yatra is regarded as one of Ladakh's most prominent spiritual and cultural events, celebrating the historical, cultural and emotional bond between the people of India and the Sindhu River. Over the years, the event has evolved into a platform promoting national integration, cultural exchange and civilisational awareness. The celebrations will continue over the coming days with a series of religious, cultural and community programmes aimed at promoting the region's heritage and strengthening the spirit of national unity.
Three injured in clash during highway blockade in Manipur
Kuki civil society organisations had called the shutdown on National Highway 37 on June 22, 2026, to protest selective security operations allegedly targeting villages inhabited by the Kuki-Zo people
Change in communication style needed to mobilise youth: Thomas Isaac
Farm outfits, trade unions write to PM Modi against FTA with U.S.
In a letter, they have sought a comprehensive Parliamentary and public review of all FTAs and full transparency in trade negotiations
ASI transfers Rakhigarhi skeletons to Anthropological Survey of India for further research
The transfer, carried out under a recently signed MoU between the two institutions, is expected to significantly advance multidisciplinary research into one of the most important urban centres of the Indus-Saraswati Civilization, says AnSI Director
Thammanam-Pulleppady Road: 93.89-cr. financial sanction granted for land acquisition
Argentina vs Austria, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Defending champs look to seal knockout spot
Lionel Messi is on the brink of history: if he scores, he will surpass Miroslav Klose's record to become the all-time leading goalscorer in men's FIFA World Cup history
Strong preventive measures against Ebola in place: Minister
Private universities accused of trying to enhance engineering seats in violation of Government Order
They allegedly tried to do so during the transition from the Siddaramaiah-led Cabinet to the one headed by D.K. Shivakumar
NSA Doval meets counterparts from BRICS grouping, discusses West Asia and India-China ties
MEA says Doval and Irans Nezamipour reviewed the situation in West Asia and discussed cooperation under the BRICS platform and India-Iran bilateral ties. On meeting with Chinas Wang, it says the two sides noted progress towards gradual normalisation of ties
Court finds cricket coach guilty in second abuse case
CITU district secretary says though the agreement with the private firm ends in about a month, the new government should not give the contract to lift garbage to some other private agency
Qatar gas plant explosion leaves 13 dead, including Indian nationals
Doha [Qatar], June 22 : An explosion and subsequent fire at a gas facility in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City has left at least 13 people dead and 66 others injured, according to the country's Energy Minister, Saad bin Shreida Al-Kaabi, as reported by Gulf News. Al-Kaabi, who also serves as the CEO of QatarEnergy, stated that the incident occurred on Sunday evening at the Barzan local gas supply facility. During a press briefing, he confirmed that those who lost their lives were of Indian and Pakistani origin, although the precise number of Indian fatalities remained unconfirmed at the time, Gulf News reported. The Embassy of India in Doha stated that it is in constant touch with the Qatari authorities and has committed to providing all possible assistance to the families of the victims and those wounded. We convey our deepest condolences to the families of those who have unfortunately passed away in the sad incident at Ras Laffan Industrial City last night, the embassy said in a post on X. The mission has publicised helpline numbers +974-55647502 and +975-55384683, alongside the email address cons.doha@mea.gov.in. Prior to this, the embassy had expressed deep concern at the unfortunate incident, reporting that several individuals had sustained injuries and others were unaccounted for. At this challenging and difficult time, the Embassy of India and the entire Indian community in Qatar stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Qatar. We wish for the speedy recovery of those injured and hope and pray for the safety of those missing, it said. QatarEnergy previously indicated that the blast and fire ignited during the start-up of operations at the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday evening. The company confirmed that emergency response teams were deployed immediately to contain the fire, which is now under control. (ANI)
CBI arrests former CEOs of RCFL, RHFL in Reliance ADA Group cases
In the RCFL case, the accused caused a loss of 4,097 crore to 13 public sector banks and 10 PSBs lost about 3,526 crore in the RHFL matter, says the probe agency
Pradeep Singh Kharola returns to Air India as executive advisor
Announcing the appointment, Air India Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Campbell Wilson said Mr. Kharolas experience would be critical as the airline prepares for a leadership transition
India, Israel discuss expanding defence, industrial cooperation
Major General Baram called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and briefed him on Israels commitment to expanding the scope of bilateral defence cooperation under the framework of the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership
Watch: All about Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombias new President
Abelardo De La Espriella has won Colombias presidential election, defeating Senator Ivan Cepeda in a closely fought contest. His victory returns Colombia to the political right after four years under outgoing President Gustavo Petro, the countrys first left-wing President, who was barred by the Constitution from seeking re-election.
India in talks to sell BrahMos missile, Akashteer air defence system to the UAE, sources say
The UAEs interest signals a shift beyond U.S arms suppliers; sources say early stage talks are progressing quickly
