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Bihar govt suspends Muzaffarpur hospital's registration after fire kills 6

Three hospital staff members were arrested in connection with the fire incident, Muzaffarpur SP Mohibullah Ansari told reporters on Friday

Bihar govt suspends Muzaffarpur hospital's registration after fire kills 6
Updated On : 06 Jun 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

Kolkata Metro to get 60 next-generation trains in five years: Vaishnaw

During a meeting with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at the state secretariat Nabanna, the railway minister said only 28 km of the Kolkata Metro network was completed in 42 years

Kolkata Metro to get 60 next-generation trains in five years: Vaishnaw
Updated On : 06 Jun 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

You can remove our social media posts, but not us: CJP founder Dipke

Dipke participated in a planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Saturday, which was held under heavy security and joined by scores of youth

You can remove our social media posts, but not us: CJP founder Dipke
Updated On : 06 Jun 2026 | 1:01 PM IST

Accused can't be denied access to documents forming part of chargesheet: SC

The SC directed that a typed copy of some 'highly confidential' documents be provided to retired Major Gen V K Singh, who is facing prosecution in a case lodged in 2007 under the Official Secrets Act

Accused can't be denied access to documents forming part of chargesheet: SC
Updated On : 06 Jun 2026 | 12:43 PM IST

Delhi hotel fire: Cook arrested, several others detained for negligence

Several other individuals connected with the establishment have also been detained and are being questioned as part of the ongoing investigation into the fire

Delhi hotel fire: Cook arrested, several others detained for negligence
Updated On : 06 Jun 2026 | 10:47 AM IST

Min Ramalinga Reddy's resignation issue resolved: Karnataka CM Shivakumar

Shivakumar met Reddy for nearly 2.5 hours at a private hotel in Jayanagar late on Friday night amid efforts by the Congress leadership to persuade the veteran leader to withdraw his resignation

Min Ramalinga Reddy's resignation issue resolved: Karnataka CM Shivakumar
Updated On : 06 Jun 2026 | 10:29 AM IST

Security intensified across Delhi as CJP protest begins at Jantar Mantar

Earlier in the day, the CJP announced that it had received permission to hold the protest at Jantar Mantar

Security intensified across Delhi as CJP protest begins at Jantar Mantar
Updated On : 06 Jun 2026 | 10:22 AM IST

IMD forecasts heavy rain in south, Northeast as monsoon advances further

IMD forecasts widespread rainfall across southern and northeastern states, while thunderstorms and gusty winds continue over parts of north and central India

IMD forecasts heavy rain in south, Northeast as monsoon advances further
Updated On : 06 Jun 2026 | 8:46 AM IST

Annamalai's political movement crosses over 1 mn registration in 10 hours

BJP members and volunteers offered prayers and participated in special rituals at Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram for the success and strengthening of K Annamalai's 'Idhu Namma Iyakkam' movement

Annamalai's political movement crosses over 1 mn registration in 10 hours
Updated On : 06 Jun 2026 | 7:08 AM IST

Delhi saw 543 fire-related deaths between 2019 and March 2026, data shows

The DFS data showed that fire claimed a total 84 lives in 2025-26, 90 in 2024-25, and 77 in 2023-24

Delhi saw 543 fire-related deaths between 2019 and March 2026, data shows
Updated On : 06 Jun 2026 | 6:57 AM IST

In historic first, 4 women now head high courts, but gender gap persists

Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai's appointment takes the number of women heading High Courts to four, even as women remain underrepresented in the higher judiciary

In historic first, 4 women now head high courts, but gender gap persists
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

Fertility rates in UP, Bihar, NE states drop closer to national average

Southern states largely see stable or marginally higher fertility levels, while northern and northeastern states record declines, indicating demographic convergence

Fertility rates in UP, Bihar, NE states drop closer to national average
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

Supreme Court issues contempt notice to AIIMS Director in DNA test case

The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice to AIIMS acting director Dr Nikhil Tandon for failing to file an affidavit sought in a court-monitored DNA test case

Supreme Court issues contempt notice to AIIMS Director in DNA test case
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 10:08 PM IST

In keeping election promises,Vijay's welfare & fiscal discipline challenge

Tamil Nadu is prosperous but it cannot afford to be profligate with spending

In keeping election promises,Vijay's welfare & fiscal discipline challenge
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 3:56 PM IST

AI no longer speculative technology but an operational reality: CJI

He also stressed that technology itself is neither inherently benevolent nor inherently harmful

AI no longer speculative technology but an operational reality: CJI
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

Delhi fire: Hotel owner held in 2025 for aiding Bangladeshis' illegal stay

Bajaj was among the accused in a case registered on Jan 29, 2025, over alleged illegal stay of Bangladesh nationals in central Delhi using Indian identity documents obtained through fraudulent means

Delhi fire: Hotel owner held in 2025 for aiding Bangladeshis' illegal stay
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

Half of older petrol vehicle owners want E0, E10 fuel back: Survey

As India deepens ethanol blending, a new survey suggests many owners of older petrol vehicles are grappling with higher running costs and want lower-ethanol alternatives

Half of older petrol vehicle owners want E0, E10 fuel back: Survey
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

Delhi govt to scrap B&B scheme: What is it and why is it being withdrawn?

Announcing the decision, Delhi Tourism Minister said all establishments licensed under scheme would be inspected and strict action would be taken against operators found violating licence conditions

Delhi govt to scrap B&B scheme: What is it and why is it being withdrawn?
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 1:21 PM IST

'Will launch new party, fight polls in TN': Annamalai after quitting BJP

The new movement proposed to be launched must, from the foundation level, have new dimensions and a new perspective, he said

'Will launch new party, fight polls in TN': Annamalai after quitting BJP
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy resigns over portfolio allocation

The Congress leadership made a last-ditch attempt in the middle of the press conference to persuade the disgruntled minister, but he remained firm in his decision

Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy resigns over portfolio allocation
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 11:37 AM IST