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India has 'punished' over 150 mn users by banning Telegram: CEO Durov

Pavel Durov said banning Telegram would do little to curb the circulation of leaked content and would push such activity to other platforms

Sena (UBT) issues whip to MPs to attend meeting in Delhi amid split buzz

The development comes as at least six of the nine Sena (UBT) MPs are speculated to be preparing to form a separate group in the Lok Sabha

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

The Met Department has forecast rain activity across Delhi-NCR till at least June 21, with cloudy skies, thunderstorms and strong winds expected intermittently over the next five days

Delhi's Govindpuri fire toll rises to 4; four held for alleged arson

The fire broke out around 2 am on June 12 in a multi-storey residential building in Tughlakabad Extension in southeast Delhi

Telegram blocked ahead of NEET-UG retest as govt cites paper leak risks

Centre has restricted Telegram access till June 22 and disabled message editing till June 30 after NTA flagged concerns over examination-related fraud ahead of the Neet-UG re-examination

K'taka HC declares arrest of Gameskraft founders Illegal, orders release

The Karnataka High Court ruled that the ED's arrest of three Gameskraft founders was illegal and ordered their immediate release

Urban water crisis persists as cities underinvest in supply systems

Despite adequate water availability, India's cities continue to face recurring shortages as weak governance, poor planning and underfunded municipal bodies undermine water management

IFAT alleges thousands of Flipkart warehouse workers strike over wages

The workers are demanding restoration of wages, compliance with minimum wage norms and improved workplace facilities, according to the workers' federation

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

Telangana will inaugurate 'Donald Trump Avenue' near the US Consulate in Hyderabad as part of its push to project the state as a global innovation hub

Google removes Telegram from Play Store ahead of NEET, Apple to follow suit

Google delists Telegram in India following a government order aimed at preventing NEET paper leaks; Apple is expected to follow suit

From Telegram curbs to AI checks: Inside Neet-UG re-exam security plan

Ahead of the NEET-UG re-exam, authorities have rolled out stricter security measures -- from Telegram restrictions and AI monitoring to biometric checks and tighter centre controls

Era of software, MBA advantage over; equip yourself with trade skills: CEA

India's Chief Economic Adviser urges youth to prioritise skills that remain valuable amid technological changes over traditional career paths

Why Chandrababu Naidu thinks Delimitation Bill can get Parliament nod now

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu says changed political circumstances in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal could help the NDA bring back the Delimitation Bill

Can Assembly elections be advanced? The legal route behind early polls

Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur are scheduled to hold Assembly elections in 2027, but the BJP has reportedly asked its state units to prepare for the possibility of early polls

Heightened security for Neet retest may add to students' stress: Annamalai

The NEET UG 2026 re-examination has officially been announced to be held on June 21

Delhi Census Phase 1: Which districts have most people and houses?

Delhi Census Phase 1: North East emerged as the most populous district, while New Delhi recorded the lowest population

SC seeks Centre, states' response on use of Aadhaar as proof of citizenship

Plea has sought directions to the Centre, states and the Election Commission to ensure that Aadhaar is used as a proof of identity and not as proof of citizenship, domicile, address and date of birth

Govt temporarily blocks Telegram messaging app ahead of Neet-UG re-exam

Measures were taken in the interest of public order in response to the organised use of Telegram by cheating rackets to target candidates appearing for the Neet (UG) 2026 re-examination

Rain, thunderstorms to continue across India; monsoon eyes further advance

The northern limit of monsoon continues to pass through parts of Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand and Bihar and conditions remain favourable for further advancement in the coming days

Akal Takht declares Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann 'Guru Dokhi', summons MLAs

The Sikh clergy also summoned all Sikh MLAs, regardless of party affiliation, from the state and the Punjab Cabinet before the Akal Takht on June 29 in connection with an anti-sacrilege law