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Students, aspirants join CJP protest over exam irregularities in Lucknow

The demonstration is part of a nationwide campaign launched by the CJP, which had earlier held demonstrations in Delhi and Pune

Students, aspirants join CJP protest over exam irregularities in Lucknow
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

'BJP govt to bring Tatas back': Bengal CM attacks TMC over industry policy

Adhikari promised to revive Bengal's industrial fortunes and said his govt would attract investment and create jobs without repeating the mistakes that had triggered Singur and Nandigram agitations

'BJP govt to bring Tatas back': Bengal CM attacks TMC over industry policy
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 1:19 PM IST

Fiscal index topper Odisha charts Viksit Bharat growth path at NITI meet

CM Mohan Charan Majhi said Odisha recorded 7.9 per cent growth in FY26 while maintaining fiscal discipline and accelerating investments in infrastructure, human development and industry

Fiscal index topper Odisha charts Viksit Bharat growth path at NITI meet
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

Facing the home truth about cockroaches: Most live far away from humans

A majority of species live in natural ecosystems and India has a rich variety of them

Facing the home truth about cockroaches: Most live far away from humans
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 11:57 AM IST

India's highly decorated shooter and coach Jaspal Rana dies aged 49

Rana, who rose to prominence with Asian Games gold at 18, helped establish India as a global force in shooting both as an athlete and a coach.

India's highly decorated shooter and coach Jaspal Rana dies aged 49
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 11:07 AM IST

3 killed, 2 injured in fire at residential building in Delhi's Govindpuri

Preliminary inquiry suggests that the fire may have originated due to an electrical short circuit on the ground floor of the building

3 killed, 2 injured in fire at residential building in Delhi's Govindpuri
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 9:29 AM IST

Rain, gusty winds bring relief from heat in Delhi; IMD sounds yellow alert

Delhi witnessed rain, thunderstorms and strong winds last night, bringing relief from heat and humidity. The IMD has issued a yellow alert, forecasting more showers, lightning and gusty winds today

Rain, gusty winds bring relief from heat in Delhi; IMD sounds yellow alert
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 9:19 AM IST

Supreme Court introduces compensation for homemaker accident deaths

Brings 'domestic care loss' into accident claims, says homemaker's labour has economic value

Supreme Court introduces compensation for homemaker accident deaths
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 11:58 PM IST

Congress chief Kharge among 22 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

All but three of the 27 seats for Rajya Sabha were decided with NDA candidates declared elected unopposed in 19 and Congress in the remaining five

Congress chief Kharge among 22 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 11:43 PM IST

Puri Jagannath temple secures IP protection for sacred 'words'

In a first for an Indian shrine, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has secured trademark protection for key terms and symbols linked to the Puri temple's religious identity

Puri Jagannath temple secures IP protection for sacred 'words'
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 9:13 PM IST

Missing Odisha CMO reports spark political row, criminal investigation on

A criminal probe has been launched into the disappearance of two inquiry commission reports from Odisha's Chief Minister's Office, triggering a political confrontation between the BJP and BJD

Missing Odisha CMO reports spark political row, criminal investigation on
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 8:31 PM IST

Human activities pushed warming to 1.37 degrees Celsius in 2025: Report

An IGCC report warns Earth could cross the 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold within four years as heat accumulation in the climate system reaches record levels

Human activities pushed warming to 1.37 degrees Celsius in 2025: Report
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 3:01 PM IST

India moving ahead on growth trajectory amid global uncertainty: PM Modi

Prime Minister said India has signed free trade agreements with many countries to create new opportunities for growth and exports

India moving ahead on growth trajectory amid global uncertainty: PM Modi
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

India reports another vessel incident involving MT Jalveer off Oman coast

Indian embassy in Oman did not specify if the vessel involved in Thursday's incident had Indian seafarers on board

India reports another vessel incident involving MT Jalveer off Oman coast
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

Indian judiciary promotes mediation as key dispute resolution tool: CJI

CJI outlined the evolution of mediation in India, dividing it into two phases: that is, before and after the enactment of the Mediation Act, 2023

Indian judiciary promotes mediation as key dispute resolution tool: CJI
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

IIT-Bhubaneswar's new device set to transform water quality monitoring

Researchers have developed ArsenSafe, a field-deployable arsenic detection device that enables rapid, low-cost and highly sensitive testing of drinking water without laboratory infrastructure

IIT-Bhubaneswar's new device set to transform water quality monitoring
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

Three missing Indian seafarers aboard MT Settebello confirmed dead: Sonowal

Sonowal said he has directed officials to ensure immediate repatriation of the rescued crew members and swift return of the mortal remains of the deceased for their final rites

Three missing Indian seafarers aboard MT Settebello confirmed dead: Sonowal
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Govt launches Vinimay to streamline cargo movement: All you need to know

The platform aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and will strengthen trade facilitation, connectivity and national security, Amit Shah said during Vinimay's launch

Govt launches Vinimay to streamline cargo movement: All you need to know
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 11:23 AM IST

Orange alert in Delhi as IMD forecasts rain, duststorms and strong winds

Delhi may get relief from the prevailing heat as rain and thunderstorm activity are forecast later on Thursday, even as the southwest monsoon advances across India

Orange alert in Delhi as IMD forecasts rain, duststorms and strong winds
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 9:56 AM IST

NCR in 30 minutes: Regional Plan 2041 envisions fast trains, new townships

Plan emphasises that new settlements should be self-sustaining and equipped with modern infra, drawing inspiration from advanced smart city projects developed under Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor

NCR in 30 minutes: Regional Plan 2041 envisions fast trains, new townships
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 7:54 AM IST