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Sena (UBT) alleges ₹50 cr lure offers, issues whip to MPs 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

Sena (UBT) alleges ₹50 cr lure offers, issues whip to MPs amid split buzz
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

Rajasthan court sends man accused of spying for Pak to 5-day police custody

The accused, Mustaq Ali (26), was produced before the court of Special Judicial Magistrate, Jaipur Metropolitan-I, by the CID (Intelligence), following his arrest on Tuesday

Rajasthan court sends man accused of spying for Pak to 5-day police custody
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

RSS alleges petrol bomb attack on Ranchi office; SIT to probe incident

The incident took place around 12.30 am at the RSS office in Nivaranpur in the Chutia police station area, according to RSS functionaries

RSS alleges petrol bomb attack on Ranchi office; SIT to probe incident
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

Telegram moves Delhi HC against curbs imposed ahead of Neet UG re-exam

On Tuesday, the government ordered the temporary suspension of Telegram's services across India until June 22, ahead of the Neet UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21

Telegram moves Delhi HC against curbs imposed ahead of Neet UG re-exam
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 12:28 PM IST

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

India has 'punished' over 150 mn users by banning Telegram: CEO Durov
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 10:32 AM IST

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

IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR over next five days
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 9:08 AM IST

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

Delhi's Govindpuri fire toll rises to 4; four held for alleged arson
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 6:55 AM IST

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

Telegram blocked ahead of NEET-UG retest as govt cites paper leak risks
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 12:03 AM IST

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

K'taka HC declares arrest of Gameskraft founders Illegal, orders release
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

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

Urban water crisis persists as cities underinvest in supply systems
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 9:07 PM IST

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

IFAT alleges thousands of Flipkart warehouse workers strike over wages
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 8:07 PM IST

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

Telangana govt to unveil road named after Trump in Hyderabad on June 23
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 7:16 PM IST

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

Google removes Telegram from Play Store ahead of NEET, Apple to follow suit
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 6:27 PM IST

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

From Telegram curbs to AI checks: Inside Neet-UG re-exam security plan
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 5:01 PM IST

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

Era of software, MBA advantage over; equip yourself with trade skills: CEA
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

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

Why Chandrababu Naidu thinks Delimitation Bill can get Parliament nod now
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

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

Can Assembly elections be advanced? The legal route behind early polls
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 1:15 PM IST

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

Heightened security for Neet retest may add to students' stress: Annamalai
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

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

Delhi Census Phase 1: Which districts have most people and houses?
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

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

SC seeks Centre, states' response on use of Aadhaar as proof of citizenship
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 12:12 PM IST