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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Qinghai in northwest China

The earthquake struck the high-altitude area at 5:06 p.m. Beijing time (0906 GMT) on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), according to China Earthquake Netwo

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China's retail sales drop for first time in three years; new home prices fall at faster pace in May

J&K police strengthen Amarnath Yatra security with ID and QR code checks

Fit to be tied: The big upsets at the World Cup so far have been matches ending at 0-0, 1-1 and 2-2

All four matches on June 15, 2026 ended in ties the most in a single day of men's World Cup play since 1958 and all of them technically could b

Psychology says parents who sleep with their infants and avoid cribs are often seeking more than convenience: The hidden emotional reasons some families choose the family bed

Psychology suggests that this parenting debate is fundamentally rooted in the human need for connection. Parents who choose to sleep alongside th

Quote of the day by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra: When life itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies? Perhaps to be too practical is... how Don Quixote brilliantly balances idealism, madness, and deep human wisdom to reveal timeless truths about dreams, reality, courage, and purpose

This Quote of the Day from Don Quixote explores a timeless question about dreams, reality, wisdom, and human purpose. The famous Miguel de Cervan

Raising A Child In The Next 5 Years: Have The Costs Changed More Than You Think?

Instead of just reacting to bills as they arrive, the smartest move you can make is to plan ahead.

Indias gold hunger stays unshaken as higher duties fail to close the import floodgates

India's insatiable thirst for gold remains resilient even in the face of increased import duties. Prior to the tax increase, there was a notable

Telangana CM directs officials to ensure availability of fine rice varieties seeds to farmers

He emphasised that need for technology and AI to be leveraged for best practices and better yields

PM Narendra Modi lines up middle-power talks ahead of Trump meeting at G7

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the G7 summit in France. He will highlight India's expanding relationships with countries like Canada, t

Karnataka High Court dismisses PIL against Shivakumar's appointment as CM, imposes cost on petitioner

The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging DK Shivakumar's appointment as Chief Minister. The court called the petition frivolous and fi

Iran says talks on final US deal to begin this week

Iran and the United States are set to begin crucial nuclear and sanctions relief talks this week. An agreement to end a recent war is expected to

Serena Williams to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon

The Williams sisters are six-time doubles champions at Wimbledon, winning their last title on their most recent appearance together a decade ago

AIADMK leader C. Vijayabaskar resigns his MLA post

He is the fifth AIADMK legislator to resign from the Assembly weeks after the Assembly elections in 2026.

G7 Summit 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in France

G7 allies scramble to put Ukraine back atop Trump's agenda as war drags on

G7 leaders are urging President Trump to refocus on the Ukraine war. France and other European nations are now the main supporters of Kyiv. Trump

LIVE Updates: Protests In Iran Over Deal, Netanyahu Says Israel Saved From Annihilation

US-Iran War LIVE Updates: Netanyahu pledged that Iran would never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, regardless of the terms of any agreement

In Focus podcast | Musk vs OpenAI: Why this case matters beyond the courtroom

Rahul Singh speaks to us about the legal and ethical questions raised by OpenAIs evolution and Elon Musks challenge to the company.

Telangana govt to unveil road named after Donald Trump in Hyderabad on June 23

Hyderabad will soon see a new road named Donald Trump Avenue. The inauguration is scheduled for June 23. This initiative is part of the state gov

NIA Takes Major Action Against International Narco-Terror Network Linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba in Amritsar

New Delhi, June 16: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken significant action against an international narco-terror network linked to

Sanjay Nirupam Claims Shiv Sena (UBT) May Face Extinction by 2029

Mumbai, June 16: Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Nirupam has made a bold claim regarding the future of Shiv Sena (UBT), stating that the organizati

TMC youth leader Soumitra Banerjee attacked with eggs while being taken to court in Raniganj

CID Interrogates Abhishek Banerjee Ahead of Elections Over Violence Allegations

Kolkata, June 16: Abhishek Banerjee, the General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress and Member of Parliament, appeared before the CID at Bhawani

NCPI ready to accept merger of rebel TMC MPs; numbers may go up to 22: Kakoli Dastidar

Acceptance has already come to us. They [NCPI] are happy to take us. We will work together with the NDA under the leadership of Prime Minister Na

Two inter-state fraudsters held for stealing gold valuables worth 1.64 crore from Bengaluru-based jeweller

The arrested accused have been identified as Paresh Soni (49) from Gujarat and Praveen Pappu (44) from Maharashtra

LIVE | Trump participates in a bilateral meeting with the Emir of the State of Qatar

BJP Leader Ashok Shelke Defends Himself Amid Viral Video Controversy

Mumbai, June 16: A video featuring BJP leader Ashok Shelke has gone viral on social media, showing him allegedly assaulting a street vendor in Na

Kolkatas Red Road to Close for a Week Ahead of PM Modis Yoga Day Event

Kolkata, June 16: Kolkata police announced on Tuesday that Red Road will be closed for a week in preparation for Prime Minister Narendra Modis pa

PM Modi congratulates new Iraq PM Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming charge

Ali Falih Kadhim Al-Zaidi emerged as a consensus candidate for Prime Minister after weeks of internal debate among the Coordination Framework's m

BJP weighs organisational restructuring amid rapid expansion

Party discusses regional in-charges, expansion of office-bearers and organisational changes ahead of new national team and possible Cabinet reshu

AMMA row: Police record statements of Tini Tom, Shweta Menon on actor Ansiba Hassans complaint

Police sources say Tini Tom refuted making any communal remarks against Ansiba and accused her of filing the complaint out of personal vendetta

Mamata files plea in Calcutta HC challenging poll result in Bhabanipur Assembly seat she lost

Suvendu Adhikari, now the first BJP CM of Bengal, defeated the TMC chief by a margin of 15,105 votes in the seat

Andhra government to offer free bus rides for students appearing for NEET UG re-exam 2026

Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation buses will provide free travel for students taking the NEET examination on June 21. Students need

The collective conundrum

Using pronouns with singular and plural nouns is generally easy to understand. Collective nouns add a bit more variety, making the topic both int

Watch: Protests outside, thriller inside as Iran draws 2-2 with New Zealand

Hundreds of Iranian Americans staged protests outside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles ahead of Irans FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against New Zealand.

Indias U.S. dilemma as ties turn taxing, benefits shrink

Countries that partnered with the United States over the decades subordinated their strategic autonomy, and even national sovereignty, for the be

Subhash Palekar seeks U-turn from Green Revolution-era farm policies in Andhra Pradesh

The Padma Shri awardee and natural-farming exponent said chemical residue in soil could be neutralised in a year through natural methods

Dipke indicates CJP won't contest polls; slams PM for 'not reaching out' to students

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke stated his party will not contest elections. He criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not addr

ED searches at 17 locations in corporate insolvency process case

The Enforcement Directorate has launched a money laundering probe, conducting searches across 17 locations in Maharashtra and Delhi. The investig

Four transgender persons arrested for robbing motorist near Sira on NH-48

The alleged incident took place in the early hours of June 14 when the complainant had stopped his car at a roadside rest area on the Tumakuru-Hi

PM Modi Welcomed by Swiss President in Geneva Ahead of G7 Summit

New Delhi, June 16: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Geneva from Slovakia to attend the G7 summit. Here, he was warmly welcomed

Notorious Criminal Injured in Police Encounter in Odishas Keonjhar

Bhubaneswar, June 16: In a significant police operation, a notorious criminal was injured during an encounter with law enforcement in the Keonjha

Mamata files plea in Calcutta HC challenging Assembly poll result in Bhabanipur seat she lost

Mamata Banerjee has filed an election petition at the Calcutta High Court. She is challenging the Bhabanipur assembly seat poll result. Suvendu A

Nearly 80 Headless Human Skeletons Discovered At A Spooky Stone Age Site

Archaeologists investigating a 7,000-year-old settlement in Slovakia have uncovered nearly 80 human skeletons buried without their heads, raising

How a writer saved Rs 55,000 a year using 21 credit cards without paying interest

A freelance translator uses 21 credit cards as a financial tool, saving Rs 50,000-55,000 annually by optimizing spending. Through meticulous plan

Ashoka Alleges Priyank Kharge Targeting RSS for Political Mileage

The remarks came in response to Kharge's letter to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urging to register itself, disclose its finances, and be transparent a

Why Is International Yoga Day Celebrated On June 21: History Explained

PM Modi first pitched the idea of a global yoga day on September 27, 2014, during his opening address at the 69th session of the UNGA.

UP, Gujarat, Jharkhand, 10 other states record revenue surplus in FY25: CAG report

Fifteen Indian states faced revenue deficits in the fiscal year 2024-25. Thirteen states, however, reported revenue surpluses. The Comptroller an

AI startup CEO gifted almost Rs 1 crore mattresses to all employees, the reason will surprise you

An AI startup CEO is prioritizing employee well-being over traditional perks, gifting each worker a $3,000 sleep-enhancing mattress cover. He bel

Lithuania set to appoint new Prime Minister, says ruling party

Mindaugas Sinkevicius is ready to assume full responsibility for the formation of the new Government, Lithuanias Social Democrat Party said

CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam Result 2026 Date: How to download scorecard at cbse.gov.in and results.cbse.nic.in

CBSE Class 10 Second Board: Students awaiting their CBSE Class 10 Second Board Examination 2026 results may see the outcome announced this week,

NDA Leaders Celebrate PM Modis Honor from Slovakia as a Pride for 1.4 Billion Indians

Patna, June 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Slovakias highest civilian honor, prompting a wave of pride among NDA leaders. Unio

Adani Ports Expands Partnership with Caleris to Transform Port and Logistics Network with AI

Ahmedabad, June 16: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) has announced an expansion of its partnership with the American company

Annamalai criticises NEET re-test arrangements

In a social media post, Mr. Annamalai criticised the arrangements made by the Ministry of Education for the NEET re-test scheduled for June 21.

Iran Took Help From Senior Psychologists To Negotiate With Trump: Report

According to the Iranian official, who was not authorised to speak publicly, the psychiatric professionals began assisting Iranian negotiators fo

Nepal seeks reset with China as Foreign Minister Khanal holds wide-ranging talks in Beijing

Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal had a meeting with China's Wang Yi in Beijing. They talked about how the two countries get along, improvin

New Zealand's Sarpreet becomes first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup match

Born in Auckland to Punjabi parents, the 27-year-old Sarpreet made his World Cup debut in the politically-charged match and had a few attempts at

President Donald Trump to host Iraqi PM at White House in mid-July: U.S. Embassy

The announcement comes during a visit by the U.S. special presidential envoy to Iraq, Tom Barrack, to Baghdad

Sharbari Wagh Celebrates Birthday with Heartwarming Social Media Post

Mumbai, June 16: Stars often share their special moments with fans through social media, and Sharbari Wagh is no exception. She recently gave a g

Dreame Technology Unveils High-Performance L50s Pro Ultra and L50 Ultra CE Robotic Vacuum Cleaners in India, Setting New Benchmarks in Suction Performance

J&K: Accidental Landmine Blast in Rajouri Leaves 4 Soldiers Injured

The blast was caused by accidental activation of a landmine during area domination patrol by Army personnel in forward Kalal area of Nowshera sec

Google data centre will not cause water or power crisis in Vizag, says MP Sribharat

Sribharat said the vizags supply could rise to 2,110 MLD with Polavaram and that the project would rely mainly on renewable energy

Parents assault teacher accused of sexual harassment in Belagavi school

At least five girls have allegedly complained to their parents

Watch: How a Chennai neighbourhood came together through wall art

After discovering that murals she had painted more than two decades ago had disappeared, Chennai-based artist Kamla Ravikumar returned to repaint

NTA DG defends temporary Telegram ban for re-NEET scheduled for June 21

In a decisive effort to safeguard students from potential scams, the National Testing Agency has put a temporary hold on Telegram. This action co

Sonam Kapoor Shares Rare Glimpse of Younger Son Rudralokh

The actor, who turned 41 on June 9, shared a digital irthday dump on social media featuring moments from the celebration attended by her family

PM Modi must take up with Donald Trump killing of Indian seafarers: Priyanka Gandhi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the deaths of three Indian sailors with US President Dona

False propaganda, person in video not me: Mann on Akal Takht edict against him

In his video message on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said an edict had been issued against him over the video, claiming that

India's structural growth story remains strong despite global uncertainties: Ventura

India's long-term growth outlook remains robust despite global geopolitical uncertainties and intermittent market volatility, supported by resili

Kerala HC orders stay on Malayidamthuruth eviction till families relocate to assigned land

Eviction was ordered by Munsiff Court, Perumbavoor

Kosgi: Gold Traders Son Booked Under SC/ ST Act For Abusing Housemaid

A gold traders son in Kosgi town allegedly exploited a young woman (20) working as a domestic servant at his house under the pretext of love and

Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report says

A war in Iran has highlighted significant energy risks for Southeast Asia. The region faces a potential tripling of its energy import bill by 203

Propaganda: Bhagwant Mann On Being Declared 'Anti-Guru' By Akal Takht

Bhagwant Mann denied allegations against him linked to a viral video, calling the controversy a false propaganda campaign aimed at defaming him.

Rameswaram boats return with 300 kg prawns, 200 kg crabs after ban

Fishermen in Rameswaram returned with a bumper catch after the 61-day annual fishing ban ended in Tamil Nadu. Many mechanised boats reported catc

2022 All Over Again For Uddhav Sena? 'Absent' MPs Fuel Fresh Split Buzz

Interestingly, the same five MPs also did not show up to wish Aditya Thackeray on his birthday just a day earlier

Anya Taylor-Joy Joins 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' as Elf Warrior Seren

She will next be seen in Apple TV+'s 'Lucky', which she also executive produces.

Accused in 2 Crore Embezzlement Case Arrested in Nashik

Nashik, June 16: A fugitive accused in a 2 crore embezzlement case from Pune has been arrested in Nashik, police reported on Tuesday. According t

Poora India Watchega? Fans Accuse Zee5 of Failing FIFA World Cup Subscribers

Zee5s Poora India Watchega campaign for its FIFA World Cup subscription plans gave users expectations that were not met on the big day.

New Regulations Require Prescription for Cough Syrup Purchases

New Delhi, June 16: The central government has amended the Drugs Rules of 1945, prohibiting the over-the-counter sale of cough syrups and other s

Pramerica Life Insurance Launches 'Invest Shield' with Up to 100x Life Cover and Market-Linked Growth in One Plan

Pramerica Life Insurance today announced the launch of Pramerica Life Invest Shield, a hybrid life insurance plan that combines term-level life p

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (June 16, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Glenmorangies single malt Scotch whisky, Lasanta, arrives in Kolkata

The launch of Glenmorangies new scotch whisky Lasanta, a 15 year old spirit, ==do we need to mention age?== offered whisky lovers an opportunity

Sajjanar Urges Motorists to Update Contact Details on Vahan Portal

The vehicle owners must immediately register or update their current mobile numbers and email IDs on the Central governments official Vahan porta

BJP Leaders Condemn Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann as Guru-Anti Following Akal Takhts Declaration

Chandigarh, June 16: The reaction from BJP leaders has surfaced after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was declared Guru-Anti by the Akal Takh

El Nino to hit 9-10 states severely; Chouhan calls for district-level contingency plans for Kharif

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed coordinated meetings with district officials and agricultural agencies in 9-10 states lik

Indian Envoy Meets 21 Rescued Crew Members Hit by US Missile Strike

This was the second instance of a merchant ship with Indian crew members coming under attack from the US military off the Oman coast

Iran says footballers U.S. visa expires after World Cup opener

The Iranian Football Federation has taken steps to obtain a new visa for Torabi, so that he can accompany the national team in its upcoming match

ICAI CA Intermediate Result 2026 Date & Time: How to download your scorecard at icai.org

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will release CA Intermediate May 2026 results on June 24, 2026. Students can check their scores o

Arunachal govt. launches digital storytelling film challenge

Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the first-of-its-kind film challenge portal seeks to promote tourism, culture, creativity, and the MSME sector