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11:07 PM

Amazon India sees 25% growth in home, kitchen and outdoor biz in Rajasthan

Amazon India on Thursday said it has witnessed a 25 per cent annual growth in its home, kitchen and outdoors business in 2025 across Jaipur and the entire Rajasthan, alongside a 15 per cent increase in new customers from the state.

11:05 PM

People want freedom from 30-35 years of misrule of Lalu-Nitish: Prashant Kishor

Jan Suraj founder Prashant Kishor asserted that people want freedom from several years of misrule of former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and present Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He was campaigning for the Bihar polls in Gopalganj on Thursday. Speaking to mediapersons, Prashant Kishore said, "Be it Rakshasa Raj or Jungle Raj, whatever rule it is, people want freedom from this rule. People want freedom from the 30-35 years of misrule of Lalu-Nitish. People want education and employment in Bihar, want an end to corruption."

10:18 PM

Monsoon likely to reach Delhi by June 22, ahead of normal schedule

The southwest monsoon, which has made rapid progress across central, western, and eastern India over the last two days, is expected to reach Delhi and parts of Haryana and Punjab within the next two to three days.

 

An official from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that Delhi is likely to see the arrival of the monsoon by June 22, which is earlier than the usual date of June 30.

 

9:49 PM

Justice Varma failed to account for cash found at residence: SC panel

The money recovered from the storeroom of the residence of Justice Yashwant Varma, then with the Delhi High Court, was unaccounted cash and he was unable to explain where it came from, which justifies his impeachment, according to the in-house committee constituted to probe the allegations of cash discovery.

9:25 PM

Dayanidhi sends legal notice to brother Kalanithi

In yet another high-profile family dispute in the Indian corporate world, former Union Minister and DMK Member of Parliament Dayanidhi Maran has reportedly sent a legal notice to his brother Kalanithi Maran, accusing him of engaging in “fraudulent practices,” including cheating and money laundering, during his tenure as chairman of media conglomerate Sun TV Network.

9:04 PM

India ‘cautions’ ILO on universal application of biological hazards convention

India cautions the International Labour Organisation (ILO) that the 'universal' coverage   envisaged under the recently adopted convention on protecting workers from the devastating impact of uncontrolled biological hazards at workplace may be challenging, particularly for informal sector and micro & small enterprises (MSMEs). Besides, India also expressed its concern about applicability of the convention beyond the workplace setting. 

 

8:47 PM

Centralised registry of all lawyers, law firms in the works: BCI

The Bar Council of India (BCI) is in the process of preparing a centralised registry of all law firms and lawyers to establish a democratically elected, pan-India organisation of Indian law firms, the lawyers' governing body said. "This organisation will ensure that voices from every region and practice level are included in the policy dialogues," BCI said.

7:36 PM

Six-month extension for Yes Bank CEO to help new shareholder plan strategy

The six-month extension given to Yes Bank chief Prashant Kumar aims to give incoming shareholder, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), room to decide the lender's leadership and strategy once the ownership changes, said industry insiders.

 

The private-sector lender last week told exchanges the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had approved Kumar’s extension as managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) till October 6. However, Yes Bank did not say how long an extension it had sought for Kumar.

7:06 PM

Operation Sindhu: After Iran, India to evacuate citizens from Israel

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced plans to evacuate its citizens from Israel as tensions continue to rise due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The MEA said on Thursday that Indian nationals, who wish to return home, will be brought back under Operation Sindhu.

 

In a statement, the MEA said: "In view of the recent developments between Israel and Iran, the Government of India has decided to evacuate from Israel those Indian nationals who wish to leave. Their travel from Israel to India will be facilitated through the land borders and thereafter by air to India."

 

6:27 PM

Six months' extension to CEO gives flexibility to SMBC to chart future strategy of Yes Bank: Experts

A six-month extension granted to Prashant Kumar, the current MD & CEO of Yes Bank, is aimed at providing flexibility to the incoming shareholder, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), to decide on the bank's leadership once the ownership transition is complete. Industry insiders said this move will enable the new promoter to shape the bank’s strategic direction going forward.

6:12 PM

India reaches 15th spot in top FDI destinations in 2024: UNCTAD report

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows to India continued to be $28 billion amid an 11 per cent decline in global FDI, a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said on Thursday. India improved its global ranking in the FDI list by one place to reach the 15th spot while retaining its position in the top five for both kinds of FDI - greenfield projects and international project finance deals. “Too many economies are being left behind not for lack of potential – but because the system still sends capital where it’s easiest, not where it’s needed,” said UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan.

5:46 PM

IPL records one billion viewers across TV, digital platforms in 2025: JioStar

The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) garnered record viewership as cricket fans were glued to their screens making it witness the highest-ever viewership, with 840 billion minutes of total watch time and reaching a billion viewers across television (TV) and digital platforms as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lifted its first-ever IPL trophy. 

 

The final match between RCB and Punjab Kings (PBKS) recorded 31.7 billion minutes of watch time across JioStar’s platforms, Star Sports and JioHotstar, making it the most-watched match in the history of T20 cricket, the media major said in a release. These numbers show that the one-week suspension of the IPL due to the sensitive geopolitical situation between India and Pakistan hardly affected the league’s viewership. 

5:38 PM

We are undertaking enhanced pre-flight safety checks on Boeing 787 fleet: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson

5:38 PM

Crashed Dreamliner was well maintained; last major check done in Jun 2023: Air India CEO to fliers

5:02 PM

Israeli official says 'it was a mistake' to say Bushehr was hit

An Israeli military official said on Thursday that "it was a mistake" for a military spokesperson to have said earlier in the day that Israel had struck the Bushehr nuclear site in Iran. The official would only confirm that Israel had hit the Natanz, Isfahan and Arak nuclear sites in Iran.

5:01 PM

Thousands attended job fair held on Rahul Gandhi's birthday: Indian Youth Congress

The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Thursday claimed that thousands of young job seekers turned up at its job fair held at the Talkatora Stadium here to mark the 55th birthday of Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Calling the event a “historic platform for employment,” the IYC said that over 100 companies participated in the fair, offering more than 5,000 job opportunities.

 

4:49 PM

Putin, Xi agree to exchange information on Iran-Israel conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have agreed to exchange sensitive information on the Iran-Israel conflict, the Kremlin said on Thursday. “President Putin and Xi Jinping in their hour-long phone call have agreed to issue orders to their relevant agencies to share information on Iran,” Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov announced.

4:43 PM

Hackers say they wiped out $90 million from Iran cryptocurrency exchange

Hackers with possible links to Israel have drained more than $90 million from Nobitex, Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, according to blockchain analytics firms. The group that claimed responsibility for the hack leaked on Thursday what it said was the company's full source code.

4:40 PM

7 days after AI plane crash in Ahmedabad, debris, tail fin still lying at site as probe continues

A week after the devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad claimed 270 lives, the debris, including the ill-fated aircraft's tail fin, is still lying at the site as investigators looked for clues to establish the exact cause behind the accident, said officials on Thursday. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), a division of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, is leading the investigation and its members keep visiting the site as part of the probe into one of the worst air disasters in recent times.

4:22 PM

Iran's options against foreign aggression includes closing Strait of Hormuz

Closing down the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 per cent of daily global oil consumption passes, is one of the options Iran could take to respond against its enemies, a member of the Iranian Parliament National Security Committee presidium Behnam Saeedi told the semi-official Mehr news agency on Thursday. Iran has in the past threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz to traffic in retaliation for Western pressure.

4:15 PM

Israeli military says it struck nuclear sites including Busheshr on Gulf Coast

An Israeli military spokesperson said on Thursday the military had struck nuclear sites in Bushehr, Isfahan, and Natanz, and continued to target additional facilities. Bushehr is Iran's only operating nuclear power plant, which sits on the Gulf coast.

4:09 PM

Sambhal violence: Chargesheet details MP's conversation with Jama Masjid president, says police

A day after a chargesheet was filed against Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq and 22 others in connection with the violence that broke out near Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid in November last year, Superintendent of Police Krishan Kumar Vishnoi said that police will pursue effective prosecution to ensure a swift conviction. SP Vishnoi said, "MP Zia-ur-Rahman Barq has been charged in this case. The chargesheet details that late-night conversations took place between Barq and Shahi Jama Masjid's president Zafar Ali. They were responsible for gathering the crowd on November 22, two days prior to the widespread violence." 

3:51 PM

Israel's defence minister says Iran's supreme leader 'cannot continue to exist'

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, “cannot continue to exist”. Katz spoke after the latest wave of Iranian missiles struck a hospital and wounded at least 40 people. “A dictator like Khamenei, who heads a country like Iran and has made the destruction of Israel his mission, cannot continue to exist,” Katz said.

3:46 PM

Centre launches Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub to promote inclusive growth

The Central government on Thursday launched the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub, a dedicated digital platform aimed at strengthening gender-responsive planning across India.The portal's primary aim is to empower policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders with a centralised repository of tools -- including policy briefs, best practices, and gender disaggregated data -- to support the integration of a gender lens into all stages of planning and budgeting.

3:44 PM

News updates: Kerala minister Sivankutty's walkout a serious breach of protocol, says Raj Bhavan

3:00 PM

QS World University 2026 Rankings great news for India's education sector: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that the QS World University Rankings 2026 have brought great news for India's education sector with a record 54 institutions figuring in the list. "The QS World University 2026 Rankings bring great news for our education sector. Our Government is committed to furthering research and innovation ecosystems for the benefit of India's youth," PM Modi wrote on X.

2:09 PM

Uttarakhand HC orders SIT probe into Banbhoolpura riot victim's death

The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered an SIT probe into the death of Faheem who died of a gunshot wound during the Banbhoolpura riots in Haldwani in February, 2024. A division bench of Chief Justice Guhanathan Narendar and Justice Alok Mehra also ordered the transfer of Neeraj Bhakuni who was the investigating officer in the case out of the district for a shoddy investigation.

2:01 PM

ED tells Madras High Court it has no power to seal premises

The Enforcement Directorate has submitted before the Madras High Court that it has no power to seal the premises, if the same was locked at the time of making search under the provisions of PMLA. Additional Solicitor General S V Raju made the submission when the petitions filed by film producer Akash Bhaskaran and businessman Vikram Ravindran came up for hearing before a division bench comprising Justices M S Ramesh and V Lakshminarayanan on Wednesday.

1:45 PM

EU court adviser sides with regulators in Google's fight against EU antitrust fine

 An adviser to Europe's highest court on Thursday sided with EU antitrust regulators in Alphabet unit Google's fight against a record 4.3-billion-euro ($4.93 billion) fine levied on the U.S. tech giant by EU antitrust regulators seven years ago.

12:47 PM

Iranian missile hits main hospital in southern Israel, as strikes wound at least 40

An Iranian missile struck the main hospital in southern Israel early Thursday, injuring several people and causing “extensive damage,” according to hospital officials. Israeli media showed footage of shattered windows and thick black smoke. Additional Iranian missiles hit a high-rise residential building in Tel Aviv and other locations in central Israel, leaving at least 40 people wounded.