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The Spiritual Source Code of the Chinese Communist Partys Strength

Beijing, June 26: The year 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Many are curious about how a sm

Govt.s announcement revives hopes of having a Food Street in Tiruchi

State government has announced to develop Healthy and Hygienic Food Street on a pilot basis in the city at a total cost of 5 crore

Middlemen offer Iranian oil to Indian refiners after U.S. waiver, sources say

NIOC is telling Indian buyers that Iranian crude would be $3 to $4 a barrel cheaper than similar regional grades on a landed basis, they said

European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob'

Often called the cold blob, this swath of water in the North Atlantic has bucked the global warming trend, cooling even as the planet's temperatu

Rahul Gandhi vows to keep fighting as Leader of Opposition stint enters third year

Marking two years as Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi reiterated his dedication to amplifying public concerns in Parliament. He shared a vi

Remove Guarantee Scheme Implementation Committee members, says Vijayendra

Outgoing Telangana CS Ramakrishna Rao joins ranks of bureaucrats stepping in as Advisors

Operating each advisors office costs taxpayers roughly 2.5 lakh monthly. Civil Societies laments the appointments as an unconstitutional drain of

Meet Tom Leppard: World's most tattooed man who lived without electricity, running water or furniture and how ex-British Army soldier spent decades alone in a remote Scottish hut

A former British Army serviceman, Tom Leppard, lived a life of extreme simplicity for over 20 years in a remote Scottish hut. Known as the world'

Top news of the day: Govt discloses names of six armed forces personnel killed during Operation Sindoor; eight accused arrested in Ram temple donation row, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Andhra Pradesh Implements Zero Tolerance Policy Against Drug Trafficking

Amaravati, June 26: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Friday that Andhra Pradesh has adopted a zero tolerance policy towards drug

This legendary jungle hunter stayed hidden for a decade, until one camera captured the impossible

Jaguar spotted in Honduras: A hidden camera in Honduras's Sierra del Merendn mountains has captured a remarkable sight: a male jaguar, unseen in

Sikkim State Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery result declared (26-06-2026): Check winning numbers and prize details

Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery: The Sikkim State Dear Lottery announced the winning numbers for the Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery, with a fi

Pune fort murder: CM Fadnavis assures justice to victim's kin, agrees to fast-track trial

Mr. Fadnavis also accepted the family's demand to try the case in a fast-track court and approved the appointment of senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam

PM Modi to Visit Seychelles, Celebrations Planned by Indian Community

Victoria, June 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Seychelles on Saturday for an official visit at the invitation of President Dr. Pa

US-Iran agree to setup direct channel with IRGC to de-escalate conflict, says VP Vance

US Vice President JD Vance confirmed a direct deconfliction channel between US and Iran military representatives, including the IRGC and CENTCOM,

India Opts to Bowl First in T20 Series Opener Against Ireland

Belfast, June 26: India won the toss and chose to bowl first in the opening match of the T20 series against Ireland at the Civil Service Cricket

FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan's progress paying off, says Troussier

Japan believe they can shock Brazil in the World Cup round of 32, and former coach Philippe Troussier thinks it would be a fitting reward for the

Psychology says people who never remove plastic covers from remotes, fridges, and car seats may not be careful , they may be focusing on the loss rather than the gain

Psychology says people who keep plastic covers on remotes, fridges, cars, and furniture may be influenced by loss aversion, ownership psychology,

By the numbers: What to know about Europe's record-breaking heat wave

Western Europe is grappling with an unprecedented June heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40C in many areas. Spain has recorded an estimated 3

Strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake jolts southern Philippines' Mindanao

A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Friday. The tremor originated at a depth of 29 kilometers, as

African Proverb of the Day: When you show the moon to a child, it sees only Life lessons on perception, learning, guidance, understanding and why you should keep your eyes on the prize

African Proverb of the Day: When you show the moon to a child, it sees only your finger highlights the importance of perspective, understanding,

Violence Erupts in Darbhanga: Police Officer Shot, Suspect Lynched by Mob

Patna, June 26: A violent incident in Ojhaul village, Darbhanga district, has left a police officer critically injured and a suspected criminal d

Odisha govt. suspends four senior officials for 1,678 mistakes in new school textbooks

Former SCERT director among the four suspended officials; the SCERT will prepare a Master Errata Register and provide corrected information to al

Traffic diversions due to Chennai Metro Rail construction work on L.B. Road

Jothimani says the State government is on track to control drug trafficking

Word of wisdom by Werner Heisenberg: Not only is the Universe stranger than we think, it is stranger than we can... - What did the quantum physics pioneer and Nobel Prize winner really mean? His famous quote reveals a powerful truth about knowledge and human curiosity

Word of wisdom by the quantum physics pioneer continues to inspire scientists, thinkers, and curious minds decades later. The quote is often misu

BIAL to double F&B and retail outlets at Bengaluru airport in the next five years

Many iconic international brands along with local ones would be added in the next five years.

Solar power plant set up at PMIST

Karnataka Police Arrests Live-in Partner in Triple Murder Case in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, June 26: Karnataka police have arrested Kenneth, the live-in partner of a woman accused of murdering her parents and younger sister in

Con City movie review: Arjun Das, Anna Bens con game gives away its own trick

Despite an entertaining premise and a committed cast, Harish Durairajs film about a found family of con artists mistakes style for ingenuity and

Andhra Pradesh stands for zero tolerance on drugs, says Chandrababu Naidu

The Chief Minister and the HRD Minister pledged stronger enforcement and rehabilitation, as the BJP State chief pointed to tighter checks at port

ZTE and GSMA Announce Co-location Between ZTE Global Summit & User Congress and GSMA M360 ASEAN at MWC26 Shanghai

ZTE and GSMA Announce Co-location Between ZTE Global Summit & User Congress and GSMA M360 ASEAN at MWC26 Shanghai

Student teams shortlisted for next round of innovation programme

Atchannaidu Blames YSRC for State's Debt

Atchannaidu accuses past regime of misusing farmers passbooks, says NDA government prioritising transparency, decentralisation and farmer welfare

The Musical Genius of R.D. Burman: Innovator of Sound

Mumbai, June 26: Renowned composer Rahul Dev Burman, affectionately known as Pancham Da, is celebrated for his unique ability to find melodies in

In a first, government releases names of personnel killed during Operation Sindoor

Six armed forces personnel, including one IAF personnel, were killed in Operation Sindoor

Hezbollah chief says Israel must 'unconditionally' leave Lebanon

Lebanese authorities reported six deaths in Israeli attacks this week.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Launches 2,478 Crore Development Projects in Noida

Noida, June 26: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to visit Noida and the Yamuna Authority area on Saturday. During this visit,

Magistrates should not harp on hypertechnicalities to deny birth affidavits for surrogate babies: Madras High Court

Justice Shamim Ahmed rules that an intending woman between 50 and 51 years of age will not become ineligible to avail of surrogacy

We are not traitors, we stand with Didi...: TMC's Kunal Ghosh after massive workers' turnout at party meeting

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh on Friday emphasised the unwavering loyalty of party workers in the face of political pressure after TMC

Kochi Corporations public adalat to be streamlined

To focus on a particular category of grievances during each session

Yogi Adityanath Government's Scholarship Scheme Benefits Over 2.7 Million Students; Prayagraj Tops the List

The Uttar Pradesh government's Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme has benefited over 2.7 million students in 2025-26. Prayagraj leads in scholarship

SIR completes one year: Nearly six crore names deleted so far

Post Bihar SIR, its voters' list was pruned by nearly 65 lakh amid allegations by the Opposition and activists that the poll authority was workin

'Somalis don't assimilate': GOP Whip Emmer sparks firestorm with fiery 'rant' on Minnesota migrants

Congress demands Supreme Court-monitored probe into alleged Ram Temple donation row

Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital

Washington D.C. is undergoing a dramatic transformation under President Trump's influence as America approaches its 250th anniversary. Visitors w

'Rahul Gandhi or Arvind Kejriwal?' Kiren Rijiju's 'more apologies' dig after Cong MP regrets remarks on Shivraj Chouhan's son

Senior Lawyer Praises Resignations of Trust Officials Amid Controversy

Howrah, June 26: Senior lawyer P.N. Mishra has welcomed the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshe

India's forex reserves up by $963 million to $672.58 billion as of June 19

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a healthy uptick of $963 million, reaching $671.63 billion by June 19, 2026, as per RBI data. This robust b

How endings of The Boys, GoT & Karuppu struggle with commentary

From The Boys and Game of Thrones to RJ Balajis Karuppu, this video explores how fandom, hero worship, meme culture and political polarisation ar

India Bags 7 Spots in Worlds Best School Prizes 2026 Shortlist

EuroSchool Bannerghatta, an independent kindergarten, primary and secondary school in Bengaluru, is in the running for the World's Best School Pr

Tripura Achieves Goal of Doubling Farmers Income, Claims CM Manik Saha

Agartala, June 26: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Friday that the state government has successfully achieved its goal of doubling

Telangana HC Admits Plea Challenging Legality of 2017 Notification For AEO Post

The appellant contended that prescription of educational qualifications and qualification wise allocation of vacancies for the post of Agricultur

KPRC meteorologist Brittany Begley said she was tired of coming home to an empty refrigerator, then lost her job after viral social media post

Brittany Begley KPRC: Former KPRC meteorologist Brittany Begley has gone viral and confirmed her firing after a candid social media post critiqui

Landscapes of Belonging at Lalit Kala Akademi explores the meaning of home through art

Presented by Madras Art Weekend the exhibition brings together artists across painting, photography, mixed media, ceramics and sculpture

What do genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity mean?

International criminal law defines genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes and recognises that these offences may be committed against

Drug cases can cost government jobs and passports, warns Annamayya SP

The Superintendent of Police warned traders against selling nicotine products near schools, as drug-testing kits were supplied to every station i

Outrage Among Saints Over Ram Temple Donation Scandal, Calls for Accountability Intensify

Ayodhya, June 26: The ongoing controversy surrounding alleged irregularities related to donations at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple has sparked signi

Water release into Kalingarayan Canal deferred over low storage in Bhavanisagar Dam

According to WRD officials, the water level in the dam stood at54.20 feetat 8 a.m. on Friday (June 26, 2026), with a storage of5.51 tmc ft

Sterling Bank of Asia Selects Infosys Finacle Software-as-a-Service for its Next-Gen Transformation

Supreme Court lays to rest 30-year-old case of mans death over a 500 watch

The top court Bench headed by Justice Ujjal Bhuyan closed criminal proceedings in the culpable homicide case after noting that two of the three a

Tiruvallur ammonia leak: Left parties seek 25-lakh compensation for families of victims

In a statement, CPI(M) Tamil Nadu Politburo member K. Balakrishnan alleged the management had housed young women workers from other States in hos

In Kalaburagi, a call for collective fight against drug abuse

From January 2025 till date, around 600 cases had been registered in Kalaburagi against both peddlers and consumers, according to the city police

BJP seeks cancellation of Kannur Corporation councillors oath

Cites HC verdict on Thiruvananthapuram councillors

Wimbledon 2026: Top Contenders for the Singles Titles Revealed

New Delhi, June 26: The Wimbledon tournament is set to begin on June 29. Every male and female player participating dreams of clinching the title

A convert to Islam is only a Muslim, he cannot claim reservation benefits: Madras HC strikes down Tamil Nadu govt order, slams attempt to incentivise conversions

The High Court said that when a person converts to Islam, he becomes a Muslim, and his place in Muslim society is not determined by the caste to

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (June 26, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, June 26, 2026.

Foreign Ministry's first public Toshakhana auction features Rolex watches, gold biscuits and silver daggers

For the first time, the Ministry of External Affairs is auctioning around 300 diplomatic gifts, including luxury watches and gold biscuits, recei

Webinar on zoonotic diseases and outbreak preparedness to be held on June 27

The webinar will examine how diseases transmitted from animals to humans are emerging as a growing global health challenge, with Ebola as a case

Shocking Murder Case Unveiled in Mahasamund: Minor Arrested

Raipur, June 26: Authorities in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, have made significant progress in the murder case of a young woman whose body

Amit Shah in Gujarat: HM to launch 'PM Family Care Tracker', Bharat Taxi'

Unlike conventional app-based aggregators, Bharat Taxi operates on a zero-commission model under which drivers retain earnings from fares while a

'She should be thrown from Lohagad Fort if found guilty,' says accused's mother

Speaking to the media, Pooja Goyal, Siya's mother, said whoever is found responsible for Ketan's death should receive the strictest punishment, e

KSRTC bus crashes into concrete wall in Kannur

Around 12 passengers injured

This Chennai man turned his home into a museum of time

What if you could travel through time without leaving Chennai?

Government to amend NDPS Act to plug loopholes exploited by narco syndicates: Shah

Mr. Shah said that the value of the drugs seized between 2004 and 2014 was approximately 40,000 crore, whereas the value of the drugs seized betw

Gujarat Police Marks International Day Against Drug Abuse with Awareness Programs

Ahmedabad, June 26: The Gujarat Police celebrated the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Friday with awareness progr

Supergirl movie review: Milly Alcock deserves better than James Gunns franchise monoculture

Craig Gillespies adaptation of Woman of Tomorrow strips Supergirl of everything that made her worth adapting, exposing a rebooted DC Universe alr

CPI(M) leader M.V. Jayarajan accuses Keralas UDF govt of curbing free speech through police and Meta

Jayarajan alleges that police cases are being registered against social media users and that Meta has removed posts critical of Chief Minister V.

If not a passport, what proves youre an Indian citizen?

The MEA has clarified that an Indian passport is a travel document, not a citizenship document. So, if a passport isnt conclusive proof of citize

VHP Supports Inclusion of Emergency Chapter in NCERT Textbooks, Advocates Youths Right to Know the Truth

Mumbai, June 26: The National Spokesperson of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Shri Raj Nair, has defended the inclusion of the Emergency chapter

Eggs off plate, politics on menu: Bengal's school meal shift rekindles debate over food, identity

West Bengal's school kitchens are now the center of a political storm as the BJP government replaces eggs in mid-day meals with vegetarian altern

US Supreme Court sides with agrochemicals giant Bayer over weedkiller cancer claims

Bayer, which acquired Roundup in 2018, said the decision is good for science and farmers. The Supreme Court's ruling was met with backlash from b

Early diagnosis improves long-term outcomes in scoliosis, says expert

Marking Scoliosis Awareness Day, expert highlights the importance of timely screening and advances in treatment

Ireland vs India, 1st T20I Playing 11: Will Abhishek Sharma play today or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will make his debut? Check the latest update

IND vs IRE 1st T20I Playing 11 Today Match Prediction: Team India embarks on a new T20I era with Shreyas Iyer at the helm, succeeding Suryakumar

Telangana IAS transfers June 2026 | N. Sridhar posted as Principal Secretary to Chief Minister

Video : Canada Marks Air India Bombing Anniversary with Khalistan Terror Admission

Canadas intelligence agency has, for the first time, publicly stated that Canada-based Khalistani extremists planted the bomb that destroyed Air

Taiwan ship operator says vessel hit in Hormuz 'unharmed'

A Taiwanese shipping operator's vessel, the Ever Lovely, sustained minor damage after being struck by an unidentified object in the Strait of Hor

Karnataka BJP Chief Confident of Resolving Cross Voting Dispute

Bengaluru, June 26: The political turmoil surrounding cross voting in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections has intensified. In this contex

Bengaluru triple murder case: Accused planned to dispose of mothers body before father, daughter visit

Shweta was produced before the 47th ACMM court, which remanded her to seven days of police custody

Generational wealth vs new money? 500 crore businessman in slippers, startup founder on investor funding in BMW

A viral X post contrasts two meetings with wealthy individuals, sparking debate on old versus new money. One encounter featured a generational bi