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Jaskirat Singh was prosecuted by the U.K.'s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) over his role in facilitating the illegal movement of non-British nationals between December 2024 and March 2026

Tax cut on low-alcohol beverages: CPI(M) alleges it benefits liquor firms, govt rejects charges

The row was sparked by Shashi Tharoor's reported remarks that in meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump, PM Modi conveyed that in wartime, civilian sailors on commercial ships should not be targets. Pawan Khera says Tharoor can now hear what Modi doesn’t even say.

Initial inquiry revealed that a gang of three persons abandoned the consignment and fled the spot after they noticed a police team get onto the train

Earlier, the post, which is crucial for operation of fire fighting equipment, was filled up only promotion of personnel within the service

What key economic indicators have been revised? Why was an overhaul of the databases necessary? What changes were made to the national accounts and GDP estimates? How has the measurement of industrial output been improved? What changes have been made to India’s inflation indicators?

20 Devotees Feared Trapped After Temple Roof Collapses In Maharashtra's Parbhani

The Indian Union Muslim League has exited the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, backing the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government instead.

Enumerators working on the Census are facing several challenges in the field, including heat, connectivity issues, and safety concerns. Though the exercise is being conducted through a digital system designed for real-time monitoring, field workers say conditions on the ground and supervisory instructions are affecting data collection. Vijaita Singh reports on the challenges

Currently serving as Secretary in Culture Ministry, Aggarwal’s selection is a significant development for India’s role in global financial governance and efforts to strengthen international cooperation on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and illicit financial flows

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari asked people not to go to the houses of people accused of corruption and electoral violence and urged them to keep faith in the police and the administration to take stringent action in accordance with the law

As per her family, the girl had been disheartened after the recent question paper leak

During the financial year 2025-26, the State had filed a total of 43 Geographical Indication registration applications; of these, 11 had been filed by the Patent Information Centre under the TNSCST; expert stresses the need to integrate GI products with the tourism sector to enhance their visibility

Abhigyan app will let police check thumb impressions collected on portable scanners against NAFIS database within seconds; this will strengthen ground-level policing, says Home Minister Amit Shah

Previously, he had failed to show up for questioning even after repeated summons

The Tenth Schedule is hollowed out by unprincipled politics

With India’s two tallest leaders set to share the stage, Odisha is in line for a host of development projects

Revised Budget backtracks from welfare policies followed by the previous Left Democratic Front government, he says

More than 37 lakh pilgrims have visited Uttarakhand since the Char Dham Yatra began in April, while 198 fatalities have been reported among the devotees during the ongoing pilgrimage season, according to official data.

According to the Lieutenant Governor, the checks are aimed at preventing banned plastic products from entering the Union Territory and strengthening enforcement on the ground.

Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said preliminary investigation revealed that the accused was acting on the directions of an Australia-based associate, who allegedly shared the weapons' drop location through social media applications.

Donald Trump and PM Modi met on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit in France to repair the relationship, which has been under strain over the past year.

Former Maradu panchayat president and CPI(M) leader K. A. Devassy, former Maradu panchayat secretary M. Muhammad Ashraf, former junior superintendent P. E. Joseph and former upper division clerk R. Jayaram Naik were arraigned as the accused in all three cases booked by Crime Branch

Donald Trump referred to China’s President Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi as the two greatest leaders he likes the most in terms of power and leverage, and the ability to execute on that

The trial for the Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case has been in progress at the Sessions Court in Mumbai since its commencement in 2011

The NTA has acknowledged the lapse on its part and stated it was a technical glitch and has assured that a revised admit card with Nagpur as centre of choice for the aggrieved student

The mercury level in the city was around 32 degree Celsius at 10 a.m. on Saturday, much lower than its average temperature of 37 degree Celsius recorded in June

Argentina’s three shades of blue and Brazil’s canary yellow unsurprisingly dominate the jersey market, followed by those of Portugal, Germany, Spain, England, Belgium, and others

Departmental action has been initiated against ASHA workers for allegedly failing to identify severe anaemia in a pregnant woman and for not notifying the Medical Officer or ensuring timely referral to a higher healthcare facility

The Special Branch is keeping a close watch on developments at the protest site as well as related activity on social media, officials said

20 berths remain to be filled after 13 Ministers were sworn in along with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

As Telangana gears up for a door-to-door verification of voters, the Special Intensive Revision has emerged as one of the most closely watched electoral exercises in recent years. While election officials describe it as a routine effort to improve the accuracy of voter lists, political parties and electors have raised questions about implementation and the treatment of anomalies in voter data

AIBE 21 Final Answer Key 2026 is expected soon on the official website. Candidates will be able to download the revised key and check updates on the AIBE 21 result.

Court ruled that a long-term consensual relationship between two adults cannot be treated as rape merely because a promise to marry was not fulfilled

A 50-year-old woman returned to college after 35 years to appear for an exam. Her inspiring video, filled with smiles and determination, has touched thousands online.

Born on June 20, 1958, in Uparbeda village of Odisha's Mayurbhanj district to a Santhal tribal family, President Murmu's life story is one of perseverance and determination.

A viral video showing a young resident confronting a man who allegedly called him a "Pakistani" in Hyderabad has led to police action

This duelling comes against the backdrop of a fresh crisis for the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), with six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs expected to join the rival Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde.

Due to heavy rain, maximum temperatures are also expected to fall by four to five degrees Celsius over several rain-predicted districts in Tamil Nadu.

Dr Manish Gupta's family said there had been differences over the domestic worker's employment, but no serious dispute.

The Centre further argued that despite efforts to publicly clarify the facts, the misinformation campaign continued to spread online.

The government also restored the general consent for prosecution -- revoked by the then TMC regime in 2018 -- last week.

The Supreme Court directs the creation of a 'Young Lawyers’ Assistance Fund' to support financially struggling young advocates and prevent brain drain.

Siri AI is coming soon, but in this walled garden of an ecosystem, it’s not a gold rush

The most common ground for rejecting a writ petition at the initial stage is the existence of an alternative remedy. The unsuccessful petitioner is directed to pursue the statutory appeal or revision that is available to him. In the case of a show cause notice, he is called upon to respond to the notice and appear before the adjudicating authority. It is a matter of regret that many High Courts make this the rule without considering whether the statutory remedy is efficacious at all. This is mor

The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Friday granted relief to a constable of the Indo-Tibetan Border Force (ITBP) who was removed from service in 2010 for developing a sexual relationship with the wife of an Assistant Commandant.A Division Bench of Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia and Justice Bipin Chander Negi substituted the punishment with a penalty of compulsory retirement and all consequential benefits.The Court ruled that the constable could not have been removed from service when his

The subject is not under my jurisdiction, but I will speak on it with the civil society, he says, and observes that criminals should not be elected to power

PM lays foundation for ₹25,016 crore coal gasification unit, ₹700 crore of rail infrastructure; says eastern India is becoming the gateway to progress; President’s in-laws’ village to be fully powered by solar power

22 lakh aspirants likely to attend the exam after previous test was cancelled over paper leak allegations; CCTV, jammers installed at all exam centres; additional staff and invigilators deployed

Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim and northeast India during the week with possibility of isolated extremely heavy rainfall over sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim till June 21

The rescue operations continued for two and a half hours; cause of the collapse is under investigation

Divisional Railway Manager Madhukar Roat said that the Mangaluru-Chennai Mail (Train No. 12602) stopped before the level-crossing signal as it was not cleared

Investigators question police and burial ground staff, scrutinise CCTV footage and collect records amid allegations of custodial death and destruction of evidence

The BJP president and senior State leaders assessed the current political situation in Punjab, with discussions focused on expanding the party’s grassroots presence and ensuring greater coordination between the State leadership and booth-level workers

He writes a letter to Kishan Reddy ahead of his Delhi visit

NEET UG Retest On June 21: In all, 1,38,560 CCTV cameras have been installed, with feeds being monitored virtually at the national, state and ministry levels.

Ever since the Mahayuti's victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections in 2024, there has been a perception that Shinde's influence had diminished.

20 Devotees Feared Trapped After Temple Roof Collapses In Maharashtra's Parbhani

NEET UG 2026 Retest Live Updates: The NEET UG 2026 re-test is scheduled to be held tomorrow, Sunday, from 2 pm to 5:15 pm in pen-and-paper mode.

"AIADMK cadres are disheartened. That is why they have started moving towards TVK," the minister said.

Earlier this month, a high-level EU delegation visited Assam on a two-day visit to explore greater engagement with the state

The demonstrators, led by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, used unserious memes to raise serious issues at the rally in Delhi on Saturday.

Dr Syed Maqbool, an Associate Professor of Cardiology deputed to GMC Anantnag has been accused of manipulating official medical records.

At the party’s general council meeting, a total of 14 resolutions were passed among them was the discontinuing of association with the DMK-led SPA

The Central, East, New Delhi, North, Northeast, Northwest, Shahdara, South, Southeast, Southwest, and Western districts of Delhi are expected to witness rain.

Tourism secretary Dheeraj Garbyal said the draft had been prepared after consultations with stakeholders and experts

The NEET-UG 2026, held on May 3, was cancelled on May 12 after overlaps emerged between a leaked guess paper and the actual one

Shashi Tharoor acknowledged PM Modi's stance on the treatment of Indian sailors in conflicts, framing it as aligned with national interests.

New platform to leverage advanced analytics and cybersecurity frameworks

Recognising the transformative potential of coal gasification, the government has approved incentive schemes with a cumulative outlay of up to ₹46,000 crore to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects across the country

Zeenat, a tigress translocated from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve two years ago, has given birth to four cubs. Satyasundar Barik speaks to the people behind the high-stakes conservation effort to rescue Similipal’s tigers from a genetic mutation that has fuelled the rise of pseudo-melanism, or dense, thick, merging stripes

The grouping of industrialised nations, founded in the 1970s, has weathered major geopolitical storms across the 20th and 21st centuries to remain a key forum for discussions and decision-making on global conflicts and economic challenges

The accused woke the sleeping family, dragged the husband outside, and assaulted him at gunpoint.

The police investigation revealed that members of the groom’s family allegedly began to demand 50 grams of gold from Vishakha’s parents soon after the marriage

he e-auction is scheduled to take place on July 18, 2026, through the BAANKNET platform

Officials said the administration expected an uptick in the number of devotees this year, after a recent successful tour of multiple groups of Pandits to Kashmir to assess the degree of normalcy and dip in militant violence

The highest turnout was recorded in Bhandara-cum-Gondia, where all 457 voters cast their ballots, achieving 100% polling.

The ₹404-crore seawall project from Puthenthode to Manassery was inaugurated on March 7; petition, filed by Chellanam-Kochi Janakeeya Vedhi, seeks measures to address sea incursion

“Energy reforms especially in renewable energy, become important particularly in the context of the increased geo-political risk and their spillovers into the economy”

Addressing the Indian community in Paris, PM Modi said the aspirations and determination of Indians are driving the country's development journey.

With India and Germany focusing on improving their energy security, decreasing dependence on imports of fossil fuel, and moving towards sustainable development, the two nations are once again collaborating in the field of renewable energy.

On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on Monday, June 22, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount(₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 1,25,000 1 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM June 23, 2026(Tuesday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction will be same as given in Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2021-2022/1572 dated January 20, 2022.Ajit Prasad

The Reserve Bank of India had, on February 12, 2026, issued the Draft Directions on Revised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme for public / stakeholder feedback. 2. Feedback received on the draft Directions has been examined and consequent modifications, as deemed appropriate, have been suitably incorporated in the final Directions. A statement on the feedback received on the draft Directions is provided in the Annex. 3. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank has today issued the final Directions as given be

The Reserve Bank of India had on February 13, 2026, issued the draft Circular on the revised guidelines of the Lead Bank Scheme, seeking feedback from the public. 2. Feedback received on the draft circular has been examined and necessary modifications have been suitably incorporated in the final guidelines. A statement on the key items of feedback received on the draft circular and action taken is provided in the Annex. 3. The revised Circular on the Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) has been issued today.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 18, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹6.20 lakh (Rupees Six Lakh Twenty Thousand only) on Five Star Business Finance Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of ‘Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions’ and the directions issued by RBI on ‘Fair Practice Code’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under Section 58G(1)(b) read with

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 18, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.70 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh Seventy Thousand only) on Can Fin Homes Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI on ‘Fair Practices Code’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of the powers conferred on RBI under Section 52A of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987. The statutory inspection of the company was conducted by Nat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 18, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.10 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh Ten Thousand only) on Pahal Financial Services Private Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the 'Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions' issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under section 58G(1)(b) read with section 58B(5)(aa) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

Minister for Public Works Aadhav Arjuna appealed to parties to drop the term Thazhthapatta makkal (downtrodden people) and consider using a more neutral term — Scheduled Castes

In terms of a policy, the Dastur Energy CEO emphasised a dedicated diversion of petcoke from refineries towards gasification could help the mechanism.

“The proposed listing of Jio will demonstrate to the world that India can build technology companies of global scale, global capability, and global value,” Mukesh Ambani

From the 30-Sensex firms, Infosys dived over 8%, Tata Consultancy Services tumbled 6%, Tech Mahindra traded 5% lower and HCL Tech declined 4.9%. HDFC Bank and Tata Steel were also among the laggards

“This is a deeply emotional moment for me, for the entire Reliance Family, and millions of its shareholders,” Mukesh Ambani said

Officials said the operation was based on intelligence inputs and evidence gathered during ongoing investigations.

This duelling comes against the backdrop of a fresh crisis for the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), with six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs expected to join the rival Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde.

NEET UG Re-Examination 2026: The conduct of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination involves coordination among multiple agencies and levels of administration across the country.

For the first time, millions of customers across India can now discover Beautyverse on Amazon.in with a dedicated storefront featuring new launches, creator led content and Prime Day offers this July

The development has further fuelled speculation of a split in the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction as it comes a day after the six MPs skipped a key party meeting.

The youth-led movement said it had secured Delhi Police's permission for the June 20 protest, scheduled for 1 pm.

The social media post was a depart from the birthday greetings to the Congress leader last year, when MK Stalin called Rahul Gandhi his "brother-in-ideals".

Terming the plea as based on “vague, bald and casual” allegations, a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant rejected the petition

The Centre may require durability certifications for buildings due to safety concerns, Minister Khattar announced, amid quality crisis evidence.

The bodies of the deceased were recovered and handed over to the district police for further legal proceedings.

Three youths, including a 14-year-old boy, were killed after the speeding motorcycle they were riding allegedly collided head-on with an oncoming van in Assam’s Tamulpur district

Based on a complaint filed by Rajendra’s brother Ravi Rawat, police have registered a case of murder and voluntarily causing hurt.

The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement delivers a projected 7-10 per cent tariff advantage in the UK market

Calls for separate strategy for mining critical minerals

However, the volume increased by 6.5%, and it is likely to pick up this year as El Niño could affect global output

Model consensus points to strengthening of monsoon flows from the Bay into the region with or without help from a low-pressure area

Key proposals include establishment of pilot training and flight simulation centres, expansion of MRO facilities, development of Global Convention Centre, Green Hydrogen Hub and BESS

The ₹500-crore electric ambulance scheme is expected to bring electric ambulance acquisition costs closer to diesel-powered alternatives while creating a new government-backed procurement market

Uncle Sam has bestrode the world as a superpower since World War II, but its defeat by a non-nuclear middle power like Iran will have global ramifications. It’s not just multipolarity we’re staring at, but a more chaotic world.

Military force was trumped by an energy clamp, as details of the MoU signed this week by the two warring sides would suggest. Now Tehran should take care not to turn peace into a pill too bitter for America to swallow.

More and more countries—India included—have sought custody of reserves in the form of what Keynes called a 'barbarous relic.’ But then, this bullion build-up tells us something about the shape of global affairs.

The Karnataka government has appointed advocates Omar Hoda and Kunal Vajani as the Additional Advocate General for Karnataka to conduct its cases before the Supreme Court. Omar Hoda has previously served as the Additional Advocate General for the State of Chhattisgarh in the Supreme Court. Kunal Vajani has practiced law for two decades and was most recently managing partner at Fox & Mandal before establishing his own practice. [Read Notification]Omar Hoda and Kunal Vajani appointed Additiona

The Supreme Court recently held that a homebuyer can claim compensation for delayed delivery of a flat even after taking possession of the property [TKA Padmanabhan v. Abhiyan Cooperative Group Housing Society Ltd]. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and V Mohana said that mere possession does not extinguish the right of the homebuyer to seek compensation for delayed delivery. It restored a consumer complaint that had been referred to arbitration without being decided on merits.“The subsequent rece

The Bombay High Court recently reiterated that even a potentially perverse finding in an international commercial arbitration (ICA) award cannot be interfered with by a court under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act [Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd v. Sapura Fabrication SDN BHD].Justice Sandeep Marne made the observation while rejecting a plea by the government-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) challenging a multi‑million dollar arbitral award in favour of Malaysian contr

The Indian National Congress (Maharashtra unit) and the Communist Party of India have approached the Bombay High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Maharashtra Special Public Security Act, 2025. [Indian National Congress (Maharashtra State) & Ors v. State of Maharashtra & Ors]As per the notification, the Act claims to provide “effective prevention of certain unlawful activities of Left Wing Extremist organizations or similar organizations and for matters connected to it

The Karnataka High Court on Friday sought a response from a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to a bail plea filed by former Hassan Member of Parliament (MP) Prajwal Revanna in connection with a case involving allegations that he coerced a woman into appearing nude during video calls [Prajwal Revanna Vs State of Karnataka].Justice M Nagaprasanna has issued notice to the SIT which is investigating the matter. The Court directed the SIT to file its objections and listed the case next on July 3.Just

The West Bengal government on Friday told the Calcutta High Court that the participation of State employees in the International Yoga Day programme on June 21 in Kolkata is not mandatory. The State Coordination Committee of the West Bengal Government Employees had moved the Court challenging the Chief Secretary's order asking all officers and employees of the State government to participate in the International Yoga Day Programme on June 21. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lead the

The Supreme Court on Friday orally observed that a 75-year-old advocate who was excluded from the final voter list in West Bengal after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls appeared to be entitled for inclusion in the list. A Bench consisting of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana was hearing a plea challenging such exclusion by the Murshidabad-based lawyer, who has been practising for nearly 50 years.He informed the Court that although he had filed an

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged corruption in the Tamil Nadu Assembly trust vote held on May 13 in which Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by current Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, emerged victorious. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana said that the plea was filed without any reliable material."Dismissed. Plea is based on vague, wild and casual allegations without any relia

A single judge Bench of the Karnataka High Court has referred to a larger Bench the question of whether disputes arising out of Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) for residential projects between individuals can be treated as commercial disputes under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 [D Arun Reddy v Muni Reddy].Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju noted that there were conflicting decisions of coordinate Benches on whether such JDAs fall within the expression “construction and infrastructure contracts” un

PM Modi posted on social media saying the two sides had reviewed U.S.-India cooperation in trade, energy, defence, technology and people-to-people ties

NREGA Sangarsh Morcha says the new scheme will provide only 42 days of work and not 125 days as government promises; workers’ groups say the protest will continue till the law is repealed

While the re-test is scheduled for June 21, Justice Narasimha’s Bench, before which the matter is to be listed, is scheduled to sit only after July 13, effectively rendering the plea infructuous.

Top court notes that the January 5 judgment denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, which the HC had relied on to reject the accused’s bail pleas, has since been referred to a larger Bench

Mr. Gandhi assured the family of all necessary help

Since the BJP came to power to West Bengal in May 2026, there has been eviction drive against hawkers and settlers in markets and across railway stations in the State

Welcoming the decision, Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh said that the Government of Bihar remains committed to the welfare, empowerment, and long-term security of sportspersons.

The prevailing need to be on the winning side has led to mutiny within the party

The Congress, which now has 37 members in the 75-member Upper House, will achieve majority with wins assured in four seats. If it manages to win all the five seats it is contesting, its tally will go to 39

A bench of Justice Pramod Kumar Agarwal dismissed Abhishek Banerjee's petition. It lifted the stay, granted in November 2025, on the execution of the arrest warrant.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: This is India's 13th participation in the G7 as a guest nation and PM Modi's seventh consecutive appearance at the summit.

The second case against Karim includes serious legal provisions for rape, creation of forged or counterfeit documents and extortion.

The Thackeray camp has called for a party meet at 11 am tomorrow and issued a notice to the rebel MPs, declaring that action will be taken against them if they fail to turn up.

Former West Bengal sports Minister Aroop Biswas arrived at the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate headquarters around 9.55 a.m., after skipping three previous summonses

The Governor was giving his first address to the State Assembly after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led coalition government headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay assumed office

The court, however, called for affidavits by all parties to examine the larger question of whether the Speaker acted within the ambit of his powers while recognising the LoP.

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited has proposed to establish an ingot and wafers along with a Solar PV Cell Manufacturing Unit in Ganjam with an investment of ₹10,000 crore

The ruling Congress, which has 37 members in the 75-member Upper House, is expected to achieve a majority with victory assured in four seats

DMK MLAs, led by Udhayanidhi Stalin, staged a protest outside the Tamil Nadu Assembly, raising slogans against the TVK government and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over law-and-order issues

The unions want APSRTC to buy and run the electric buses, recruit 10,000 staff and add 4,000 buses, and have called red-ribbon protests on June 23 and 24

Jairam Ramesh argued that the MoU represents a serious blow to the U.S. that along with Israel started the war with Iran on February 28 this year with maximalist aims that have just not been realised

The dealer has been directed not to sell any fertiliser during the suspension period

Bolisetty Satyanarayana said the projects’ water and power needs could hit marine ecosystems, fishermen’s livelihoods and the power grid

The passenger alleged that the air-conditioning system in the bus failed to function properly during the journey, causing him considerable discomfort and breathing difficulties

According to police, the accident was reported around 2 a.m. after the goods carrier which was transporting grocery items from Hyderabad to Devaruppula, suffered a tyre burst near the bridge

Modi is scheduled to attend VivaTech 2026 alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and interact with the Indian community

Mr. Modi is scheduled to attend VivaTech 2026 alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and interact with the Indian community

The filing marks a major milestone for NSE, whose listing plans had been stalled for nearly a decade due to regulatory hurdles, including the co-location controversy

MHT CET 2026 PCB Group 2nd Attempt Result has been declared. Candidates can download scorecards from official website and check percentile scores.

The Trinamool has been roiled by infighting since losing the April-May election to the BJP. Mamata Banerjee's party - undefeated for 15 years - was thumped, winning only 80 seats as the BJP crossed 200 in the 294-seat Assembly.

96 gold packets pledged as loan security go missing from Bank of India locker in Firozabad.

The tiger's movement was captured by a trap camera installed on a tree in the Khara block of the Paonta Sahib forest range

UP Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak asked Akhilesh Yadav why he never questioned the donations for the proposed Babri Masjid

The Battle of Haldighati took place in 1576, between the army of Maharana Pratap and Mughal troops led by Raja Man Singh of Amber on behalf of Emperor Akbar.

Aditya Sharma's father urged PM Modi to prioritize the safety of Indian sailors after the tragic deaths of three Indian seafarers in a US military strike.

The protest march was unscheduled, with the former CM not disclosing her plans in advance to the administration.

The family claims Vishakha was kept under constant scrutiny inside the house, with CCTV cameras allegedly installed to monitor her movements.

A West Bengal minister said the state government and organisers have made extensive arrangements to ensure the events are conducted on a large scale.

The development comes weeks after the Delhi high court ordered the release of the 72-year-old convict.

The report further flagged continued dependence on imported coking coal, particularly from Australia, as a risk for India’s steel sector

The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) - UG, originally conducted on May 3, was cancelled following allegations of irregularities.

Donald Trump said: “This has been happening throughout time, but we work together. We love all of those people. They’re great people.”

With nearly 65% of its population below the age of 35, India possesses a demographic advantage unparalleled among major economies.

Karnataka's hydel power stations achieved a record 15,509 million units in FY 2025-26, a significant milestone in their 124-year history since Shivanasamudra.

Former Indore MLA Akash Vijayvargiya had filed a complaint against Abhishek Banerjee in the Bhopal MP-MLA court in 2021.

Latest CEEW study says improving utilisation of industrial power units can cut stranded asset risks and support renewable integration

The India-UK trade pact opens wider access for British automakers to India’s premium car market while shielding the mass-market EV segment led by domestic players.

Business-as-usual would leave India with an electrical equipment import dependence that may rival the energy sector’s within a decade. Here's what could turn the country into an electrical goods powerhouse.

This phenomenon has deprived India of adequate monsoon rainfall in the past, but US forecasts suggest this year’s weather distortions may be all the more pronounced. Contingency plans must be chalked out accordingly.

Kimbal Private Limited has raised $22 million from a Series B fundraise led by GEF Capital Partners, with participation from Niveshaay Sambhav Fund.Trilegal advised Kimbal on this fundraise.The Corporate Practice team was led by Sanjam Arora (Partner), and comprised Anamika Ray (Counsel), Jagrati Gupta (Counsel) and Vagmita Tiwari (Associate).The Capital Markets team consisted of Vijay Parthasarathi (Partner) and Saurav Das (Senior Associate).Sanjam Arora, Vijay ParthasarathiFounded in 2011 by A

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday questioned Kolkata police’s decision to close the Red Road and other adjoining roads in West Bengal for vehicular traffic ahead of the International Yoga Day celebrations in the city.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lead the national event on June 21. The closure of the road due to security reasons has been challenged by All India Lawyers Union. At the outset of the hearing, Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya remarked that the programme was apoliti

The Madras High Court has restrained the construction of a church near a 100-year-old Mariyamman temple in Coimbatore, after observing that mala fide intentions could not be ruled out if a large church was proposed in the vicinity of the temple [Balasubramaniyam Vs Collector].A Bench of Justices GR Swaminathan and V Lakshminarayanan passed the interim order on May 29 in a writ petition filed by Balasubramaniyam N, a resident of Kalapatti in Coimbatore. The Court observed that the dispute involve

On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on Friday, June 19, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 1,00,000 3 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM June 22, 2026 (Monday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction will be same as given in Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2021-2022/1572 dated January 20, 2022. Ajit Prasad       &nb

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 12, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2,10,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Ten Thousand only) on The Nasik Road Deolali Vyapari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and Advances to Directors, their Relatives, and Firms / Concerns in which they are Interested’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Sectio

The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has, by an order dated June 15, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) on Wardha District Ashirwad Mahila Nagari Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Hinganghat, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Exposure Norms & Statutory/ Other Restrictions – UCBs’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) rea

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 16, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) on Navapur Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nandurbar, Maharashtra (the bank) for contravention of provisions of Section 35(2) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the BR Act.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has, by an order dated May 29, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20,000/- (Rupees Twenty thousand only) on Sarvodaya Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mehsana, Gujarat (the bank), for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Inoperative Accounts / Unclaimed Deposits in Banks - Revised Instructions’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections

Public dissatisfaction with the ruling coalition government is steadily increasing, says the YSRCP president

This comes a day after Lionel Messi’s team member wrote to the police accusing Mr. Biswas for the fiasco at the event

The prosecution submitted that custodial interrogation was necessary to ascertain whether Mr. Bhaskaran had used a computer or any other digital device to create the disputed screenshot and to recover electronic evidence relevant to the investigation.

TVK is not against development; why should waterbodies, cultivable land be destroyed to build an airport for Chennai, asks Minister for Energy Resources and Law R. Nirmalkumar

J&K L-G Manoj Sinha began firing employees after provisions of Article 311 were amended in 2020; under the amended rules, no departmental inquiry is required to sack an employee; around 86 employees have been terminated so far

Sergio Gor is the third U.S Ambassador to have met Mr. Shah since he assumed charge as Home Minister for the first time in 2019; the meeting comes a day after PM Modi met Donald Trump

The aviation regulator expresses concern over inadequate maintenance of operational safety

As per the revised tariffs, if the consumer is generating electricity by installing solar panels without receiving any subsidy from the government, the price at which the consumer sells the extra power generated to the grids is high

The Ram Temple Construction Committee chairman calls for a more professional management structure, including appointment of a CEO, to oversee the temple’s administration and transparency in use of every penny of devotees

The current procurement ceiling of 200 litres a day, introduced through a notification issued on June 11, is inadequate even for a single day, says president of the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association

At the time of writing, benchmark Brent Crude futures (August) were trading 1.28% lower at $78.53 per barrel.

According to sources, India is also “happy that its concerns have been addressed” regarding the U.K.’s recent steel tariff announcements, which had temporarily halted the implementation of the bilateral trade deal.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.66 against the U.S. dollar and traded in the range of 94.18-94.71. Eventually, it settled at 94.36 (provisional), up 14 paise from its previous close

The Congress won five of the seven seats, preventing the BJP and JDS combine from winning more than two seats.

The drama began on Tuesday, June 16, when the six MPs quietly departed from various cities in Maharashtra, completely evading local intelligence networks and the Mumbai media. Sources said they were then flown to Delhi on chartered flights.

Shyamal Barman had been evading investigators ever since the case was handed over to the CBI.

Omraje Nimbalkar, son of Pawanraje Nimbalkar, is one of the MPs who has allegedly rebelled and may join the Eknath Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena.

Speaking at Europe's largest technology and startup event, PM Modi said India's technological progress over the past decade had been driven by innovation at scale and a commitment to ensuring that technology benefits all sections of society.

An investigation revealed a startling truth the man undergoing BSF training may not have been the person who actually appeared in the recruitment examination.

A BJP-backed candidate won a seat in Jharkhand's Rajya Sabha election today, after cross-voting by MLAs of the CPI(ML) and Lalu Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal, sources said.

Eight candidates were in the fray for the seven MLC seats to be elected by MLAs, for which voting was held on Thursday at Karnataka Vidhana Soudha.

His comments come after Israeli strikes killed three people in Lebanon in two separate incidents.

HC directed police to ensure alternate routes during Red Road closure, said govt order does not make Yoga Day attendance mandatory for employees.

After the meeting, Raut alleged that the rebel MPs had received another ₹10 crore each and had been shifted to a secure location in Rajasthan.

Arvind Kejriwal emphasised that paper leaks would continue unless systemic changes were introduced and called on people to come together to demand reforms.

The assailants, suspected to be from the Tripathi family, allegedly ambushed a vehicle carrying members of the rival Singh family.

The students highlighted that only 22 of the 118 sanctioned teaching posts have been filled at the Government Medical College in Sheopur

Initial probe has revealed that the cyber fraudsters hacked into the WhatsApp account, impersonated Naresh Gujral, and tricked his employee into transferring the money

Awadhesh Prasad's remarks came in response to Keshav Prasad Maurya's claim that several SP MPs were in touch with the BJP ahead of the 2027 UP Assembly polls.

The CETA provides zero-duty access on 99 per cent of India’s exports to the UK, covering nearly 100 per cent of trade value

The technology has also been patented in India, ICAR said, adding it has been designed to address a persistent vulnerability

The approval was granted by the Centre for High Technology (CHT) under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), the company said

The import coal dependent power facilities are engineered to run on high-calorific, low-ash imported coal and face significant technical challenges in switching to domestic supply, which has much higher ash content and different combustion properties.

Mahindra Logistics is aiming to grow its fleet from about 70 electric vehicles to nearly 350 during FY27 amid intensifying competition in the premium EV mobility market

“A decision would be taken after analysing the evolving situation around West Asia and cargo movement via Strait of Hormuz,” sources said

India has been building highways in pursuit of developed country status, but has had no relief from high road fatalities. We need roads designed by people’s needs, priced by their performance and governed by good sense. Let’s not pave a speedy path to self-ruin.

The British government seems torn as it tries to balance disparate views on it. However, it cannot muddle along for too long. At some point or another, its ‘special’ ties with the US will probably intervene, forcing it to attain clarity.

The drama began on Tuesday, June 16, when the six MPs quietly departed from various cities in Maharashtra, completely evading local intelligence networks and the Mumbai media. Sources said they were then flown to Delhi on chartered flights.

India has been building highways in pursuit of developed country status, but has had no relief from high road fatalities. We need roads designed by people’s needs, priced by their performance and governed by good sense. Let’s not pave a speedy path to self-ruin.

There is speculation that nine Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are planning to join the Shinde-led Sena

Bundles flown to more than 20 locations across the country; papers delivered to several northern States, while dry runs were conducted at selected locations across southern India

Police say the network was functioning under the patronage of Pakistan’s ISI and was using Indians to further terror activities; police have arrested suspects from Uttar Pradesh and Punjab

Their joint statement says the DMK must accept the people’s verdict and continue its work as a responsible opposition party

The goal is to ensure local availability of radioisotopes required for PET-CT and Nuclear Med services.

Congress has moved its Karnataka MLAs to a resort ahead of the June 18 elections to prevent cross-voting and secure five out of seven seats.

The Madras High Court dismissed a plea for a CBI probe into four AIADMK legislators’ resignations, citing lack of evidence for criminal misconduct.

The accused have told their interrogators that they killed the man following prolonged disputes over his alleged objectionable behaviour towards the woman.

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains in eastern France.

Addressing an outreach session of the G7 summit, PM Modi said India firmly believes that lasting solutions to conflicts.

Government of India press release: Ministry of Coal to Organize Third Roadshow on Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects in Mumbai on 18 June 2026

On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Second Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 50,000 2 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM June 19, 2026 (Friday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction will be same as given in Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2021-2022/1572 dated January 20, 2022. Ajit Prasad

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla will hear the defected TMC MPs as well as those led by Mamata Banerjee, before deciding on giving recognition to the breakaway faction. 

‘Parts of two glass bottles were found from the spot. A team of FSL has been called to ascertain the contents of the bottles,’ said Ranchi SSP Rakesh Ranjan

Satheesan says Kerala government is forced to continue with controversial project as previous LDF government had ‘already entered into an agreement’ and ‘received money’ from Centre

BJP government will work towards giving north Bengal its developmental dues to erase the deprivation meted out to the region earlier, says Suvendu Adhikari during his maiden visit to the region

TNMOA urged the State government to protect the in-service quota and to initiate appropriate legal proceedings, including appeals and fresh writ petitions, wherever necessary

Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong in conversation with Suhasini Haidar during the session ‘India-China tango: Asian powers shaping the emerging world order’

The Jammu Development Authority vice-chairman Rupesh Kumar said public land is a public trust and must be safeguarded from illegal occupation

The TDP working president said BJP and Jana Sena leaders would join the June 25 to August 10 drive, and asked cadre to stay alert on the electoral-roll revision

The report states that ground-mounted solar systems, which dominate India’s roughly 100 GW of installed solar capacity, require three to four times more area per megawatt than the panels themselves occupy

BJP leader promises withdrawal of all ‘false cases’ lodged against Gorkha people by the previous government, revival of 25 tea gardens in north Bengal with ₹330-crore package under the ‘PM Cha Samriddhi Yojana’

The bombs failed to reach the office premises, and no damage or injuries were reported.

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Access to Telegram has been restricted across India until June 22 as part of measures aimed at preventing cheating and curbing the activities of alleged exam fraud networks ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-test scheduled for June 21

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: This is India's 13th participation in the G7 as a guest nation and PM Modi's seventh consecutive appearance at the summit.

Over the years, the command emerged as an important institutional channel for India to expand defence cooperation with the US.

The ISRO INSAT shows active thunderstorms and strong convection over eastern India, but spare cloud cover over central and western India.

Shiv Sena (UBT) is on the verge of a split, days after 20 TMC parliamentarians defected and allied with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

The Embassy expressed condolences to the bereaved families and said the remains had been brought back to India.

Speculation grows over a potential split in the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena's Lok Sabha unit. Sanjay Raut claims some MPs are being offered ₹50 crore.

The Union home ministry issued an order on Tuesday for Pattilingam’s new assignment, which he will take up after the Chhattisgarh government relieves him

The court, however, acquitted the two of the charge of murdering the rape victim’s friend, whose body was found a few days later.

The discovery extends the known range of the lynx spider genus ‘Hamataliwa’, which had previously been documented in parts of southern India, China and Southeast Asia.

The Madras High Court dismissed a plea for a CBI probe into four AIADMK legislators’ resignations, citing lack of evidence for criminal misconduct.

The two leaders were seated next to each other for an outreach session of the G7 Summit being held at the resort of Evian-les-Bain

Tamil Nadu plans 231 new substations at ₹15,032 crore to enhance electricity supply, amid recent outages and criticism from opposition parties.

PM Modi and UAE President Zayed discussed bilateral ties and energy cooperation, while also meeting UK PM Starmer to advance the India-UK trade agreement.

The Swadeshi Jagran Manch demands accountability from the US for the attack that killed three Indian seafarers, urging justice and adherence to international law.

Drier India likely during July-September, says Japanese researcher; an evolving positive IOD phase is not likely to entirely offset El Nino impact

The hype around artificial intelligence (AI) has echoes of past technological revolutions—like railways and dotcoms. But while these booms left a trail of assets that were usable for decades after companies went bust, can the same be said of AI?

That WPI inflation was near double digits in May wasn’t a surprise, given the war, but what’s notable is how this price tracker has been tweaked as part of its base-year reset. Curiosity, though, hovers around India’s new producer price index (PPI).

In a signed editorial in Yoga Nadam, Vellappally reiterates his accusation, made ahead of the Assembly election, that the IUML is a “true blue communal party wearing a secular garb”. He claimed that “divisive forces were gunning for the SNDP Yogam, and the social organisation can ill-afford to remain muted when “political parties in power cradle a communal outfit”

Mr. Singh was in Patna to take part in several programmes organised by the State government and Bihar BJP

India paid 14.7% more in May for its crude imports compared to April and more than 22% higher for LNG.

To offset rising cost pressure, company evaluating 3rd price hike this year

The government has approved rules for 100% ethanol (E100) fuel. What does this mean for motorists? From higher car costs to lower mileage, here’s a simple breakdown of flex-fuel vehicles, costs, and impact on your everyday driving.

The India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement was signed in July 2025 and was set to be implemented by April or early May 2026. However, a fresh regulation on steel imports by the U.K. acted as a late-stage hiccup

Tesla opens its fifth Experience Center in India at Knowledge City, Hyderabad. The 2026 Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive is priced at ₹50.89 lakh and the six-seater Model Y L is priced from ₹61.99 lakh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged world leaders to place human values at the centre of Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, calling for global cooperation to ensure the technology is deployed safely.

Vishakha Tilkar lived with her doctor husband in Ambernath near Mumbai.

This restraint is not accidental. It is rooted in a formal bilateral agreement that stands as one of the most durable confidence-building measures in the fragile South Asian region.

Additional security personnel were deployed, and extensive search operations were underway to track down the armed cadres and secure the region

US President Donald Trump, while speaking on US-India ties, praised PM Modi as a “very tough negotiator”.

India, Brazil, Egypt, Kenya and South Korea are the partner countries invited to the G7 summit’s outreach sessions held in the French resort of Evian

The committee also pulled up the higher education department over delays in publishing the All India Survey on Higher Education

On May 12, the NTA had cancelled the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate), or NEET-UG, held on May 3 after paper leak allegations.

While Trump called Modi a “tough negotiator” on the interim trade deal, discussions are weighed down by recent maritime deaths and ongoing US tariff investigations

HUDCO to raise $1 billion from overseas markets

The country has seen a massive uptake of crypto offerings, but scandals have been rife and all we have is ad hoc rule enforcement. Patchy Indian regulation must give way to a dedicated regime focused on investor protection.

The White House sought to make the case that its interim deal with Iran will end a global energy crisis and achieve the administration’s wartime goals, even as the two adversaries diverged on what the agreement will look like.

Tamil movies and Tamil Nadu politics are an inseparable jodi that has largely been of benefit to the State socially and economically

CRPF and CISF personnel with a clean service record have been deployed to provide security to the exam papers as they are taken to examination centres.

The revised rates apply for the fortnight commencing June 16

State witnessed “Operation Tiger” buzz, speculating MPs from Shiv Sena (UBT) to quit the party and join Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena

The government on Monday hiked windfall gains tax on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), while retaining the levy on petrol for the fortnight beginning June 16.

India and Slovakia elevate ties to a comprehensive partnership, agreeing on defense, digital tech, and labor mobility during Modi's historic visit.

Telangana's CM Revanth Reddy claims the Centre reneged on its Hyderabad Metro phase-2 commitment, urging NOC issuance for state-led project funding.

TMC Crisis LIVE: Follow the latest developments on the Trinamool Congress crisis, reactions from Mamata Banerjee and senior party leaders, political developments in West Bengal, opposition responses and key updates as they happen.

MP M. Sribharat and Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore joined the event, the third under the initiative, before the June 21 mass demonstration on Beach Road

In a Facebook post, the first-time MLA from Perambra says that while attending public functions was part of her responsibilities as a people’s representative, there has been a growing trend of individuals entering events in the name of media and filming without proper authorisation or identification

Under the revised announcement, a total of 8,33,773 marginal farmers, 5,16,183 small farmers and 93,548 large farmers will receive waivers amounting to ₹3,599.67 crore, ₹1,995.42 crore and ₹337.15 crore, respectively.

The FIR against Mr. Banerjee over his alleged inflammatory statements was lodged exactly a month ago, based on a complaint filed by social activist Rajib Sarkar at Baguiati Police Station in North 24 Parganas district on May 5, a day after the assembly election results were declared

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan say the petitioner had not submitted before the court even basic materials to suspect involvement of corrupt practices

The government of Karnataka is planning to organise a Janaspandana programme in Yadgir to hear people’s grievances

Scores of students and people from different walks of life participate in the event

The order came after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta raised the issue and said 'textbook is not a place where you use cartoons'

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Harish Parvathaneni was addressing the meeting, with focus on the ‘Elements Paper’, a document that contains points of convergences and divergences of UN member states on reform of the powerful UN body

Nonagenarian businessman G.M. Chikkamath and said that he had never supported any political party, but had extended support based on the work done by Mr. Abbayya

Regulators in other European countries have been inundated by drivers citing Tesla’s safety statistics and urging swift approval of FSD, ‌emails showed

Lower oil prices from the deal could reduce India's energy import bill and current account deficit, easing pressure on the rupee.

Announcing the launch, Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Yadav said the exercise is being carried out per directions issued by the Election Commission of India under constitutional and legal provisions governing electoral rolls.

A viral video has become the key piece of evidence in the case. In it, the 24-year-old woman is seen crying and pleading the accused to let her go

Andhra Pradesh government has revised the Muharram School Holiday 2026 schedule. The general holiday originally planned for June 25 has been moved to June 26, 2026.

Police kill main suspect in Unnao temple priest murder during encounter

NTA supports temporary Telegram restrictions in India to prevent exam fraud ahead of NEET-UG 2026 re-exam on June 21.

The Cockroach Janta Party has scheduled a protest in Nagpur at Constitution Square at 4 pm, in line with their nation-wide movement

Investigation and probes are currently underway as the accused turned himself in and successfully passed the breath analyser test

Police said the 22-year-old from Jhunjhunu was set to appear for the NEET test on June 21, which would have been his third attempt

The LRLACM is a successor to failed Nirbhay experiment with longer range and top precision guidance.

Telegram app restrictions: NTA welcomes temporary Telegram restrictions ahead of NEET-UG re-exam.

The much-anticipated meeting between Modi and Trump would also be the first one after the US President imposed a 50 per cent tariff on India last year.

The IMD forecast showed ‘severe thunderstorm’ with light to moderate rains lashing most parts of Delhi.

NCPI, a little-known Bengal party, shot to national prominence overnight after 20 rebel TMC MPs announced their merger with it.

The firm has already developed two homegrown AI models, trained in 22 languages, that are capable of operating through voice commands

There is a possibility that Manipur, which was otherwise scheduled to go to the polls with these states, may have elections at a later date.

A Chennai court acquitted Khaja Moideen, linked to ISIS, citing lack of evidence for conspiracy, while sentencing associate Ansar Meeran for harboring a suspect.

The fires and collapses in recent weeks are rooted in Delhi’s decades of unplanned expansion that pushed millions into neighbourhoods never designed for safety.

The book builds on his earlier collaboration with USA blueberries, which focused mainly on Indian traditional foods

The Railway Minister emphasised that redevelopment works should be carried out with minimal inconvenience to passengers and without disrupting train operations

EV makers say shortages in RAM and storage, along with rising semiconductor and commodity costs, are increasing input expenses and putting pressure on vehicle costs

The Armenian Ministry of Health has identified several medicines for procurement from India and assured support to Indian firms in product registration and market access

The US administration barred access last week to a couple of frontier models from Anthropic. Thankfully, India has been working at local language models that show promise and frontier models aren’t needed for most enterprise use cases. Many alternatives exist.

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The Madras High Court recently upheld the conviction and life sentence imposed on a man for killing a woman engineering student inside her classroom after she refused to continue her relationship with him. (Udaykumar v. State)A Bench of Justices N Anand Venkatesh and K K Ramakrishnan dismissed the appeal filed by Udayakumar, who had been convicted by a Karur court for murdering Sonali, a third-year civil engineering student at Karur College of Engineering.“This is an unfortunate case where a gir

Continuum Green Energy Limited has executed definitive agreements pursuant to which Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., a major Japanese electric utility, through its affiliate, will invest ₹1,350 crores (~$145 million) in Continuum through a combination of primary subscription and secondary acquisition of equity shares.JSA Advocates & Solicitors advised Continuum Green Energy on this transaction.The transaction was led by Rashi Saraf (Partner) and Vinit Patwari (Partner), with support from Mart

Following a recent change in the Congress-led State government's leadership, the Karnataka government has notified the appointment of new law officers to represent it before the High Court. According to government notifications, 42 Additional Government Advocates (AGAs) and 27 High Court Government Pleaders (HCGPs) have been appointed to represent the State before the Principal Bench of the Karnataka High Court. Of the 42 AGAs, 16 are women, while 10 women feature among the 27 HCGPs.The appointm

On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 50,000 2 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM June 19, 2026 (Friday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction will be same as given in Reserve Bank's Press Release 2021-2022/1572 dated January 20, 2022. Ajit Prasad        &n

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has filed an election petition in the Calcutta High Court challenging her defeat in Bhabanipur, where BJP's Suvendu Adhikari beat her by 15,105 votes in the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections.

Speculations are rife that seven of the nine UBT Sena MPs were in touch with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and looking to join it.

TMC News LIVE Updates: Follow the latest developments on the Trinamool Congress crisis, reactions from Mamata Banerjee and senior party leaders, political developments in West Bengal, opposition responses and key updates as they happen.

As part of the event, participants displayed placards with messages on rights of senior citizens

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump greet each other against a backdrop of strained India-U.S. ties; the two leaders are scheduled to meet on Wednesday

Police say the network was functioning under the patronage of Pakistan’s ISI and was using Indians to further terror activities; police have arrested suspects from Uttar Pradesh and Punjab

By integrating digital twins with AI-enabled insights and agentic capabilities, Unilever would be equipping manufacturing teams with advanced tools to identify issues sooner, simulate scenarios faster, and make smarter decisions across the production cycle...

Among the 30 Sensex firms, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finserv, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Consultancy Services and Bajaj Finance were the biggest winners

“I predict that over the next 3 years, TCS will have as many AI agents as human employees. What we build in this next chapter - for our clients, for India, and for you - will be the most consequential work this company has ever done,” TCS chairman N. Chandrasekaran said

Uddhav Thackeray and other senior party leaders are making personal efforts to persuade the MPs. Some parliamentarians have been described as "not reachable".

The Congress central leadership has failed to resolve the infighting within the Punjab Congress cadre. Now it is taking feedback from MPs, MLAs and grassroot leadership to resolve the matter.

The Evian meeting builds on the groundwork laid during Carney's visit to India in March, increasingly being read as the inflexion point of the bilateral reset.

The couple had reportedly met through Instagram and had been living together in Malleswaram for the past six months.

A special team conducted extensive enquiries in labour colonies and slum clusters across several areas of Delhi-NCR and scrutinised footage collected from more than 300 CCTV cameras.

The concern is compounded by the growing digitisation of nuclear plants and the increasing reliance on complex computer systems.

The dramatic collapse of the Trinamool in West Bengal following the poll defeat has reignited a debate - was the party's collapse inevitable because it never possessed a coherent ideological foundation of its own?

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: This is India's 13th participation in the G7 as a guest nation and PM Modi's seventh consecutive appearance at the summit.

On Tuesday, Vijayabaskar called on assembly speaker Prabhakar at the Secretariat and submitted his resignation

Her remarks come after three Indian sailors were killed in a US military strike on the commercial tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman.

The CID last grilled Banerjee for over 8 hours in the legislators’ signature forgery case on Sunday, 3 days after questioning him for over five hours on June 11

On Monday evening, eggs were hurled at TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh outside party supremo Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence.

The two Congress ministers in the TVK-led government maintained that it was their duty to stand by the TVK, which remains firm on its secular ideology

The Centre has temporarily restricted access to Telegram in India ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21.

Carrier may introduce pay-if-you-use model on select routes as it looks to expand ancillary revenues and sharpen fare segmentation

Companies say there are no changes in operations yet while welcoming the Iran-US peace understanding

Lends support to projections from various climate models and researchers pointing to a potentially exceptional El Niño episode this year

Drier India likely during July-September, says Japanese researcher; an evolving positive IOD phase is not likely to entirely offset El Nino impact

Chouhan stressed the need for advance contingency planning in rain-deficient districts, while also pushing for increased acreage under cotton and pulses

The company stated that it has expanded its partnership with US-based supply chain software provider Kaleris to deploy advanced optimisation, planning and automation solutions across its port network

Banks and the like insist on frequent password changes of ever-rising complexity in the name of security. With our memory stretched to the limit, getting locked out is easy. Yet, technology exists to offer users relief without risking safety. It just needs adoption.

While our public debate has lately been dominated by concerns about India's external balance of payments, pertinent domestic issues demand attention too. Several trends in the economy can be explained by mass income stagnation and the behavioural response of households.

Iran circulated competing versions of a proposed interim agreement with the US, even as President Donald Trump stuck to his Sunday timeline to sign a deal.

The Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway has been identified as a priority corridor under the Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor. The project originates at Hoskote near the junction of NH-4 and NH-207 in Karnataka.

The weather department has forecast very light to light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds on Monday afternoon and evening.

On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 1,50,000 7 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM June 23, 2026 (Tuesday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction will be same as given in Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2021-2022/1572 dated January 20, 2022. Ajit Prasad

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 11, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Mahila Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bangalore, Karnataka (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, their relatives, and firms / concerns in which they are interested’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with

Preliminary data on India’s balance of payments (BoP) for April 2026 are presented in the following table. Henceforth, India’s BoP data for the reference month will be released by the 15th day or earlier of the second subsequent month. Major Items of India's Balance of Payments (US$ billion) Item April 2025 PR April 2026 P A. Current Account (Net) [A.1 to A.4] -4.8 4.7 A.1 Merchandise (Net) [a-b] -27.1 -27.9         a. Exports 38.7 44.6  &

PD Thankappan Achary, the former secretary-general of the Lok Sabha, explicitly called the TMC rebels' ‘merger’ with the NCPI invalid. He explains why.

The monsoon activity in Andhra Pradesh has remained subdued thus far, with 17 out of the 28 districts reporting deficient rainfall between June 1 and June 14

Firms dealing in the chemical should apply for registration on or before August 7, says NCB.

The investigation has revealed the accused and his associates allegedly created and used fake websites resembling the genuine Coinbase platform to deceive victims, and obtain their login credentials and other details

Participating in the coalition government’s second anniversary celebrations, Gottipati Ravi Kumar says the government has fulfilled all promises made while in the opposition and is committed to balancing welfare initiatives with economic development

Addressing the media, Airport Director says the programmes have been organised to seek feedback from passengers and work on improving passenger-centric facilities

The 42-year-old actor, died while shooting for the television series Bhole Baba Par Karega at Talsari beach on March 29

AIADMK whip urges the court to prevent byelections in four constituencies vacated by the MLAs and another litigant insists upon a CBI probe into circumstances that led to their resignations

The peace deal is scheduled to be signed in Geneva on June 19

This increase in exports was relatively broad-based in terms of sectors, with both petroleum as well as several non-petroleum sectors seeing strong growth in May 2026.

Nifty and Sensex opened at over 1% from the previous close , at 23,984.85 and 76,725.27 points and sky rocketed to a high 24,011.40 and 76,821.07 points within one hour of trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.70 against the U.S. dollar before rising further to 94.60, up 58 paise from its previous close.

The civic body has also issued 330 show-cause notices for unauthorised construction, 151 sealing show-cause notices, and passed 91 demolition orders as part of the ongoing crackdown.

The Special CBI Court was originally expected to pronounce its judgment in May 2026. However, the verdict was deferred and is now scheduled for June 16.

PM Modi's visit, hosted by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, produced a sweeping joint statement spanning defence, counter-terrorism, trade, technology, energy and culture

Tarun Patel, a resident of Lambhvel village, met the woman on social media around a decade ago, and the two eventually entered into a relationship.

The funding round was led by HCLTech as a strategic investor, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners and continued backing from existing investors Khosla Ventures and Peak XV Partners.

The developments came as Naga organisations renewed their demand for justice for six Naga civilians who were abducted and killed last month, adding another layer of tension to the state's fragile security situation.

Police said six people have been detained.

Those undergoing treatment in the hospital include customers Sonu, Ramesh, Mahadev Prasad, Prajwal, Avinash, and the pub owner, Pritam Pumeet.

Abhijeet Dipke said only cowards resort to violence and that he will not raise his hand against anyone no matter how many attacks take place.

Modi, the first Indian PM to travel to Slovakia since its independence in 1993, said the elevation of the relationship reflects the shared trust and priorities of the two countries

During his visit, PM Modi invited his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico to India, saying he was delighted that the leader had publicly accepted his invitation.

Anand was granted bail by a court in Patna, with his counsel arguing that the prosecution's case against him was based solely on allegations of conspiracy.

Abhijeet Dipke was on his way to address the gathering when some miscreants pulled at his scarf, slapped him, and attempted to drag him.

The weather department has predicted strong winds between 60-70 kmph, and gusting to 80 kmph in parts of the Capital.

A country’s autonomy is, at the heart of it, a function of its national power, not a function of its political intentions or declarations

Apparently, Sonia Gandhi did not merely comfort the embattled Mamata Banerjee, who quit the Congress in 1998 to form the TMC

The exact cause of the accident has not yet been determined. Air Force officials said an investigation is under way to find out what led to the crash.

The Group of Seven (G7) Summit will be held on June 16 and 17 in Evian, France. This will be the eight G7 Summit to which India has been invited.

Priority baggage has been implemented for Indigo Stretch customers from May 1 to make the product more attractive

Recruiters are increasingly tapping low-income communities as workforce pipelines for retail, logistics, hospitality and gig economy

High-level talks with Piyush Goyal on June 23-24 to push forward pact despite political backlash over Indian mariners’ killings and ongoing Section 301 investigations.

The peace deal that has been announced is welcome for an oil, natural gas and fertiliser importing country like India: Nageswaran

Trade body SOPA, USDA revise import estimates upwards on shortfall in domestic output

They claim the decision was ‘arbitrary’ without consulting stakeholders and exporters, but APEDA sources say due process has been followed

A positive development is establishment of crucial seasonal trough from west Rajasthan to the plains of West Bengal offering a key pathway for monsoon easterlies

Rs 10,900 crore scheme replacing FAME-II to promote adoption of electric vehicles. Provides demand incentives for e-2 wheelers, e-3 wheelers, e-ambulances, e-trucks, and supports EV charging infrastructure deployment.

Rooftop solar programme providing free electricity up to 300 units per month to 1 crore households through subsidised rooftop solar installations. Government subsidy covers panels up to 3 kW capacity.

Opens up India's Exclusive Economic Zone for commercial mining of offshore minerals. Establishes a framework for granting licences and leases for offshore mineral exploration and production.