14 people, mostly students, killed in fire at coaching centre in Lucknow
Lucknow: At least 14 people, mostly students, were killed after a fire broke out in a three-storey commercial building housing a coaching centre in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday, prompting a major firefighting and rescue operation. Authorities said the death toll...
Fresh blow to Uddhav Sena as six MPs cross over to Shinde camp
Mumbai: In a significant political development that could reshape the balance of power within the Shiv Sena, six Members of Parliament from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) formally joined the Shiv Sena headed by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath...
Monsoon Session: Oppn stages protest on Maha Vidhan Bhavan steps over farm loan waiver
Mumbai: Ahead of the monsoon session, Opposition parties staged a protest on the steps of the Maharashtra legislature complex here on Monday against the Devendra Fadnavis-led government, demanding a complete farm loan waiver with minimal technical conditions. The protesters, led by...
Mahayuti dominates Maha MLC polls, bags 16 of 17 seats; Opposition MVA draws blank
Mumbai: The ruling Mahayuti alliance delivered a resounding performance in the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) elections, securing 16 of the 17 seats for which results were declared on Monday and virtually sweeping the polls. The outcome has further consolidated the...
SRK lights up wedding celebrations of Supriya Sule’s daughter with Nagpur’s Sarang Lakhani
Mumbai/Nagpur: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan added glamour, warmth and his trademark charisma to the wedding celebrations of Revati Sule and Sarang Lakhani, turning the high-profile event into a memorable affair for guests and family members alike. Revati, daughter of Supriya...
Dengue overtakes malaria as Maharashtra’s deadliest mosquito-borne disease: RTI
Nagpur: While malaria continues to be Maharashtra’s most widespread mosquito-borne disease, dengue has emerged as the deadliest, claiming nearly twice as many lives despite infecting fewer people, according to information obtained under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The data, secured...
Trump has just ditched the Air Force One plane
President Donald Trump's return from a visit to France on board Air Force One marked the final journey of the Boeing 747-200B, which has been ferrying US presidents for the past 35 years. Senior White House officials posted photographs of the...
30,000 participants for PM’s Yoga Day celebrations in WB
Ahead of International Yoga Day, West Bengal leader Dilip Ghosh announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the state to participate in the mega celebrations, which will see the participation of approximately 30,000 people. West Bengal Minister today participated...
Govt shares admit card, safety updates for NEET reexam
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday said that it is sending reminder SMS messages, emails, and WhatsApp notifications to candidates, urging them to download their admit cards for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21, while cautioning students...
India facing 41% rainfall deficit from June 4 to 18
With the southwest monsoon stalled over southern Maharashtra, India is facing a nationwide rainfall deficit of 41 percent between June 4 and June 18, according to the latest India meteorological department (IMD) data. The country has received just 42.6 mm of...
Oil prices will take months to return to pre-war levels
Crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices are expected to moderate following signs of a potential US-Iran peace agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, although analysts cautioned that supply disruptions, damaged infrastructure and tight inventories could...
Cough syrups can be bought only with doc’s prescription
Amid drug quality and patient safety concerns, the Union Health ministry has amended rules to prohibit sale of syrups, including cough syrups, without a doctor's prescription. The move is aimed at bringing syrup-based formulations, including cough syrups, under stricter regulatory oversight,...
Kumkum Bhagya actor Sanchita Ugale dies by suicide near Mumbai
Mumbai: Television actress Sanchita Ugale, best known for her roles in the popular shows Kumkum Bhagya and Wagle Ki Duniya among others, died on Sunday, June 14 by suicide. She was 22. According to police officials, the incident took place on...
“Let the Oil Flow”: Trump Says Iran Deal Done, Hormuz Reopens
Washington/Tehran: In a major geopolitical development with far-reaching implications for global energy markets, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement aimed at ending recent tensions in the Middle East and restoring...
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed as next Chief of the Army Staff
New Delhi: The Government has appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from the afternoon of June 30, 2026....
Bomb threat on Lucknow-Delhi flight
Bomb threat to IndiGo flight which was about to takeoff for Delhi from Lucknow; security checks underway....
TCS, Anthropic partner to expand enterprise AI
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday announced a global strategic partnership with Anthropic, the company behind advanced AI model Claude, to expand enterprise AI adoption. Through the collaboration, TCS will establish a dedicated business unit to deliver joint industry solutions,...
Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana dies at 49
Renowned Indian shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana has died. He was 49. According to National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, Rana breathed his last at a Delhi hospital on Thursday night. Rana...
Ended war with Iran, peace deal by weekend: Trump
United States President Donald said that a deal to end the war with Iran is nearly complete and is expected to be signed over the weekend in Europe, as he called off military strikes on the gulf nation hours after...
Pakistan Army helicopter crashes in PoK, all dead
An Mi-17 helicopter of the Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday, killing all personnel on board, the army said. According to a brief statement by the army, the accident occurred 'during take-off due to a technical...
Cabinet passes resolution lauding Modi for 4,399-days record
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the longest-serving elected PM for consecutive terms, as he completed 4,399 days in the office. Members of the cabinet also gave a standing ovation to PM...
