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Gold worth crores missing from bank locker in UP's Firozabad, three booked

The bank's Agra regional office chief manager Aditya Pratap Singh lodged an FIR at the Araon police station on Wednesday night against three employees, including the then branch manager

Gold worth crores missing from bank locker in UP's Firozabad, three booked
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 11:49 AM IST

Cong attacks Modi govt over US-Iran deal, calls 'Islamabad MoU' a setback

Ramesh argued that the MoU represents a serious blow to the US that along with Israel started the war with Iran on February 28 this year with maximalist aims that have just not been realised

Cong attacks Modi govt over US-Iran deal, calls 'Islamabad MoU' a setback
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

4 Namo cities, 3 development zones: What NCR Regional Plan 2041 proposes

Draft NCR Plan 2041 proposes four greenfield Namo cities, a 30-minute transit network and new development zones as the region prepares to accommodate growing population

4 Namo cities, 3 development zones: What NCR Regional Plan 2041 proposes
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

India's monsoon starts nearly 40% below normal as El Niño disrupts weather

The climate pattern is historically associated with dryness in South Asia, and US scientists expect it to be one of the strongest on record

India's monsoon starts nearly 40% below normal as El Niño disrupts weather
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 9:56 AM IST

Voting underway for 12 Maharashtra council seats; Mahayuti eyes gains

Although elections were notified for 17 seats, contests are being held in 12 constituencies as candidates of the ruling alliance have already been elected unopposed in five seats

Voting underway for 12 Maharashtra council seats; Mahayuti eyes gains
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 9:09 AM IST

Delhi to get light rain today as monsoon advances across north India

Heavy rainfall is likely in Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim and several northeastern states, even as heatwave conditions continue over parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Telangana

Delhi to get light rain today as monsoon advances across north India
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 9:01 AM IST

MP HC lifts stay on arrest warrant against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee

The decision is likely to increase legal troubles for the TMC general secretary, who is already facing an investigation by the Enforcement Directorate on corruption charges

MP HC lifts stay on arrest warrant against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 8:58 AM IST

IIT Delhi tops India in QS Rankings 2027; 52 Indian institutions feature

The latest rankings, released by QS Quacquarelli Symonds on Thursday, feature 52 Indian universities, making India the world's fifth most represented higher education system

IIT Delhi tops India in QS Rankings 2027; 52 Indian institutions feature
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 7:06 AM IST

Par panel flags concerns over CUET, calls for review of exam design

A parliamentary panel has called for a review of CUET's design, saying its MCQ format may not adequately assess humanities and social sciences students

Par panel flags concerns over CUET, calls for review of exam design
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

If India comes under attack, US will help: Trump at briefing with PM Modi

Trump also offered condolences over the deaths of three Indian sailors in recent US military strikes

If India comes under attack, US will help: Trump at briefing with PM Modi
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

Stakeholders back Bill to decriminalise politics, says panel chief Sarangi

Addressing a press conference, Sarangi said that the stakeholders extended support to the bill and also submitted some written comments and suggestions

Stakeholders back Bill to decriminalise politics, says panel chief Sarangi
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 4:38 PM IST

Movement on 'right track' to become political party by July: Annamalai

Annamalai said that membership was taking place not only online but also by meeting the people directly

Movement on 'right track' to become political party by July: Annamalai
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 3:01 PM IST

Strike at paper leak mafia, not students: Rahul Gandhi slams Telegram 'ban'

Instant messaging app Telegram has stopped working for existing users in India after the government temporarily restricted access to the app, but it continues to remain operational through the VPN

Strike at paper leak mafia, not students: Rahul Gandhi slams Telegram 'ban'
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 2:59 PM IST

False narratives being created to stop India's rise, says RSS chief Bhagwat

Bhagwat asserted that India's rise was important not only for itself but for global welfare

False narratives being created to stop India's rise, says RSS chief Bhagwat
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

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