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Kolkata warehouse collapse toll rises to 16; rescue ops enter fourth day

Cameras have been placed beneath the rubble to check for trapped persons, while mobile phone tower data is being used to trace the location of individuals whose phones remain active under the debris

Bodies of 12 Indians killed in Qatar gas plant explosion repatriated

Thirteen people, including 12 Indians, were killed in the explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility at Ras Laffan Industrial City, which is operated by QatarEnergy LNG

Delhi University begins UG admission registration for 2026-27 session

Candidates who appeared in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026 and wish to seek admission to the university's colleges can register on the CSAS portal

IMD predicts light rain, thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR over next few days

The Met Department has forecast rain activity across Delhi-NCR till at least July 1, with cloudy skies, thunderstorms and strong winds expected intermittently over the next five days

VHP denies knowledge of Champat Rai's exit as Ram temple trust general secy

PTI repeatedly attempted to contact Rai and Mishra for their response to the reports but they were unavailable

Transformational growth prime focus of FTA with UK, says Piyush Goyal

"Collaborations, cooperations, partnerships will be, in my humble opinion, the right way to come in quickly for both British businesses and Indian businesses," Goyal said

A historic heat wave catches Europe's fashion industry unprepared

Across the week, designers treated heat as a hospitality problem, a staging problem and a scheduling problem - rarely as a design problem

Centre proposes easing shelf-life, licensing norms for imported drugs

Draft amendments propose a 12-month minimum residual shelf life for imported drugs and an acknowledgement-based mechanism for importing medicines for research

SIR now part of class 9 NCERT textbook, EC lauded for impartial polls

The NCERT textbook also lauds the Election Commission of India for conducting impartial polls despite challenges such as fake news, misinformation and intimidation

Delhi O-zone explained: Why homes on Yamuna floodplain face uncertainty

While authorities seek to restore the Yamuna floodplain, court orders and political assurances have left the fate of several O-zone settlements uncertain

Rolex, daggers, dragon sculptures: Inside India's diplomatic gift auction

Luxury watches, artworks, ceremonial objects and cultural artefacts gifted to Indian dignitaries are being auctioned through the MEA's Toshakhana, offering a glimpse into the 'gift diplomacy'

Action began immediately: CM Yogi after arrests in Ram temple donation case

The chief minister said no one would be allowed to play with public faith and warned of strict action against anyone found guilty

Symbol of justice: PM Modi remembers sacrifice of Imam Hussain on Muharram

The prime minister conveyed the message on the occasion of Muharram

Strict action against fake documents in SIR exercise: Jharkhand CEO

Kumar directed the officers to ensure prompt action against individuals involved in such activities under the provisions of the law

CBI flags issue of pending sanctions to probe bank officials in fraud cases

It is mandatory for the CBI to seek sanction under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act before initiating a criminal investigation and under Section 19 of the Act before prosecution

IMD forecasts widespread rain in several states, thunderstorms in northwest

Heavy rainfall is forecast across western, central, eastern and northeastern India, while the southwest monsoon is set to advance further into parts of north and central India over the next few days

IIT Madras partners with Elevate Campuses for student accommodation project

The PPP project, being developed with Elevate Campuses, will accommodate more than 1,800 PhD students and project staff and is expected to be completed by mid-2028

Bank holiday on Muharram: Will banks be closed on June 26? Check full list

Banks in several states and union territories will remain closed on June 26 for Muharram, followed by the fourth Saturday and Sunday holidays, giving many customers a 3-day banking break

Bengal govt declares July 6 holiday for Syama Prasad Mookerjee anniversary

The Finance Department notification said the holiday has been declared to observe the birth anniversary of Mookerjee, described as 'one of the most illustrious sons of this state'

Will extend full cooperation: Fortis Shalimar Bagh after inspection ordered

The statement came after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta directed the District Administration to conduct an immediate inspection of Fortis Hospital in Shalimar Bagh following a complaint received