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When one talks of CM face, only Eknath Shinde comes to mind: Sena leader Kayande

Wherever one goes in Maharashtra, whenever there is a discussion about the CM, only one face comes to mind, and that is Eknath Shinde. He has left such an impression, she said

29 Jun 2025 10:01 am
Chennai Airport conducts mock drill to test emergency response

We will now hear from independent observers and fill the gaps accordingly... Approximately 300 people participated. Around 55 people participated as passengers onboard the aircraft, he added

29 Jun 2025 9:43 am
As rain keeps falling, Laos braces for rising flood risk

Continuous heavy rainfall in Laos has triggered rising river levels and widespread flooding across several villages. Several villages in Meun district in Vientiane province have experienced heavy rainfall for several hours

29 Jun 2025 9:41 am
Teen grows melon heavier than a fully-loaded washing machine

Adrover, now 19, has managed to grow a cantaloupe weighing a whopping 31.446 kg, beating his own record set in 2019 of a cantaloupe weighing 30.47 kg. It takes years for some to master the green thumb cross-breeding seeds and nurturing soil until their plants thrive under near-perfect conditions

29 Jun 2025 9:33 am
Voice for Baloch Missing Persons marks 5,864 days of protest

The families of the victims gathered on Friday, calling for justice for thousands of Baloch individuals reportedly abducted by Pakistani security personnel. In this gathering, Vice Chairman of the VBMP, Mama Qadeer Baloch, emphasised that enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and constraints on civil liberties have become ingrained

29 Jun 2025 9:26 am
Sholay remains an iconic pillar of Indian cinematic culture

The film is considered an inalienable part of Indian culture, with unforgettable characters like Jai, Veeru and Thakur, as well as the iconic villain Gabbar Singh

29 Jun 2025 9:20 am
Japan braces for US-China faceoff, prepares bomb shelters

One of the USAs integral allies, hosting the most American troops than any other country, Japan, is planning to build bomb shelters starting next year on remote islands near Taiwan. Japan is aiming to imply the inevitability of a US-China conflict with Taiwan as its key asset

29 Jun 2025 9:12 am
Iran-backed Houthis launch strikes on Israel after June 15

IDF Spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin, in a press conference, said the strikes on Yemen and Iran were conducted at the same time. Defrin said, Last night, while the strikes in Iran were ongoing, air force fighter jets flew over 2,000 kilometres from Israel and struck in Sanaa in Yemen. We will update later on the results of the strike

29 Jun 2025 9:06 am
Air India plane crash: DNA identifies the last victim

The DNA matching of the last body of the Air India plane crash victim has been done. The victims mortal remains have been handed over to relatives, Superintendent of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Dr Rakesh Joshi said

29 Jun 2025 9:02 am
Woman suspected of killing pet dog for tantric ritual

The woman, who has now been identified as Triparna Payak, strangled her pet Labrador and slashed its neck. She then wrapped the dogs body in a cloth, sealed all the windows and doors and fled

29 Jun 2025 8:54 am
Kolkata rape: Protest rally stopped from reaching law college

The rally was not allowed to proceed towards the South Calcutta Law College where the 24-year-old student was allegedly gang raped by her two seniors and an alumnus of the institution on June 25

29 Jun 2025 8:50 am
Victoria: Escape to beauty

Sivaranjinis superb, award-winning Malayalam debut feature Victoria, is almost entirely set in a womens beauty parlour. The space is a womens confessional, a refuge from men, a brief respite from lifelong slave labour to their families

29 Jun 2025 8:42 am
Lobo Lobo in space

Yeah dat only, him only, if he can achieve dis, den why not me, I want to go wid him on his next space mission, represent de nation

29 Jun 2025 8:38 am
CM Fadnavis launches MahaStride alongside World Bank officials

The launch was held at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Mihan in Nagpur district of Maharashtra, in the presence of top officials and representatives from the World Bank, an official statement said on Saturday

28 Jun 2025 11:16 pm
Second Armenian Archbishop held as Pashinyan`s crackdown widens

Armenia has arrested another top cleric, Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan, for allegedly plotting against the government. A court ordered his two-month detention, a decision his lawyer plans to appeal, calling it illegal. Prosecutors say the Archbishop publicly called for an armed overthrow of the government

28 Jun 2025 10:55 pm
Kerala rains: Dam shutters opened, hundreds evacuated as water levels increase

Heavy rains in Kerala caused rivers to overflow, leading to hundreds of evacuations. Dams in Palakkad and Pathanamthitta were opened. The IMD issued an orange alert for seven districts which are Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, Wayanad, warning of 11-20 cm of very heavy rain

28 Jun 2025 10:48 pm
India deepens defence ties with Russia at key SCO meet

The Indian Army recently met with Russian military leaders in St. Petersbur to boost their defense ties. They talked about working together on advanced technologies like drones, anti-drone systems, electronic warfare, and military supplies. As part of the meeting, Indian officials also visited Russia`s Mikhailovskaya Artillery Academy

28 Jun 2025 10:45 pm
India imposes restrictions on import of jute, fibre products from Bangladesh

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade that operates under commerce ministry issued a notification on Friday imposing the restrictions. Under the provisions of SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Area), jute from Bangladesh enjoys a duty free access to India

28 Jun 2025 9:23 pm
Telangana: BRS protests renaming of Annapurna Canteens to Indiramma Canteens

BRS corporators protested at the Hyderabad GHMC office on Saturday. They condemned the Congress government for renaming Annapurna canteens to `Indiramma Canteens`, arguing there`s no good reason for the change, and said police were rude during their peaceful the protest

28 Jun 2025 6:50 pm
IPS officer Parag Jain to take charge as RAW chief on July 1

Parag Jain, a seasoned officer of the 1989 IPS batch from the Punjab cadre, is set to take charge as the next chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) on July 1 for a two-year term

28 Jun 2025 5:42 pm
Activists urge global action Baloch missing persons protest mark 5,864 days

For over 16 years, the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) has maintained a continuous protest in Quetta, now on its 5,864th day. This long-running hunger strike, one of South Asia`s longest, highlights the families` belief that the state systematically enforces disappearances in Balochistan

28 Jun 2025 5:04 pm
Kerala Minister slams BJP over censorship of Malayalam film `JSK`

Kerala`s Culture Minister Saji Cherian claims the BJP government is stifling creative freedom, citing the new film `Janaki Vs State of Kerala (JSK)` being denied certification just because of its lead character`s name. He questioned why `Janaki` is an issue, especially with a BJP minister acting in the film

28 Jun 2025 4:59 pm
Uttarakhand: National Highway blocked near Nandprayag and Bhaneropani

Continuous heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand has blocked key roads near Nandprayag and Sonprayag, affecting the Kedarnath Yatra. Pilgrims were halted for safety and later allowed after debris clearance. CM Dhami urges public to avoid non-essential travel.

28 Jun 2025 4:13 pm
At least 34 killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza

The bombardment began late on Friday and carried on into Saturday morning. Among the dead were 12 individuals sheltering at Palestine Stadium in Gaza City, and eight others who were killed in their apartments, according to staff at Shifa Hospital, where the bodies were taken

28 Jun 2025 3:40 pm
Donald Trump tells Iran`s supreme leader: `You got beat to hell`

Trump, in remarks to reporters and later in an extended statement on social media, said the ayatollah`s comments defied reality after 12 days of Israeli strikes and the US bombardment of three key nuclear sites inflicted severe damage on the country`s nuclear programme

28 Jun 2025 1:46 pm
Jagannath Rath Yatra: Devotees resume pulling chariots in Puri on Day 2

The Jagannath Rath Yatra resumed in Puri on Saturday after Lord Balabhadras chariot got stuck on Friday, delaying progress. Devotees returned in large numbers to pull the chariots amid chants and rituals. Over 600 people were treated for heat-related illness and injuries. Authorities deployed 10,000 personnel and 275 AI CCTVs for crowd safety.

28 Jun 2025 1:40 pm
Mid-Day Top News at this hour: Report brings light to Andheris JP Road and more

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let`s dive into the headlines shaping our world today

28 Jun 2025 12:26 pm
It is killing people: UN chief criticises US-backed Gaza aid plan

UN Secretary-General had renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, noting that the humanitarian crisis has reached horrific proportions

28 Jun 2025 12:15 pm
Trump hails Supreme Court`s monumental order on nationwide injunctions

President Donald Trump welcomed the Supreme Courts decision limiting lower courts` power to issue nationwide injunctions, calling it a monumental win. The ruling allows partial enforcement of his executive order ending birthright citizenship, while lawsuits from 22 states continue. The court left room for future class actions on broad relief.

28 Jun 2025 10:59 am
Jagannath Rath Yatra: Over 600 fall ill amid sweltering heat

More than 600 devotees fell ill during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri on July 28 due to heat and overcrowding, with many treated for injuries, fainting, and vomiting. The chaos peaked near Balabhadras chariot, which was stuck for an hour. Officials confirmed no fatalities, and rituals continued despite delays in reaching the Gundicha Temple.

28 Jun 2025 9:24 am
LTTS opens advanced engineering design centre in Texas; will boost IndiaUS tech

LTT Technology Services has inaugurated a cutting-edge engineering design centre in Plano, Texas, to strengthen IndiaUS collaboration in high-tech sectors. The ITAR-compliant facility will create over 350 skilled jobs and support innovation in aerospace, mobility, AI, defence, and smart city technologies.

28 Jun 2025 9:15 am
PM Modi to inaugurate Jain saint`s centenary birth anniversary celebrations

The centenary year will be observed from June 28 to April 22, 2026, with a range of cultural, literary, educational and spiritual initiatives across the country, aimed at celebrating the life and legacy of Acharya Shri 108 Vidyanand Ji Maharaj

28 Jun 2025 9:13 am
Operation Sindhu: Over 4,400 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran and Israel

Under Operation Sindhu, India has evacuated 4,415 nationals, including over 1,500 women and 500 children, from Iran and Israel using 19 special flights. The mission, launched on June 18, was supported by multiple countries. Evacuations paused on June 25 following a regional ceasefire, with further steps based on the evolving situation.

28 Jun 2025 9:13 am
18 of family drown as flash floods sweep Swat in northwest Pakistan

The provincial government launched extensive rescue operations, involving 120 rescue workers at eight different locations across Swat; the family that drowned was part of a tourist group visiting the region and was trapped in the rising waters caused by heavy rains upstream

28 Jun 2025 9:09 am
Two planes collide in Russia`s Sochi, no casualties

There were no casualties and both aircraft suffered minor damages; one aircraft heading to the Siberian City of Tyumen, while moving to the runway, collided with another aircraft arriving from Norilsk

28 Jun 2025 9:05 am
Trump claims he stopped India, Pak war by threatening to `cancel all deals`

Trump again repeated his claim that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan, which he claimed could have turned nuclear, after he told the countries that Washington would not `trade` with Delhi and Islamabad

28 Jun 2025 9:02 am
Donald Trump hails US Supreme Court`s decision to curb individual judges` powers

US President Donald Trump praised the Supreme Court`s ruling that restricts federal courts from issuing nationwide injunctions. He called it a giant win that allows the government to move forward with key executive policies, including efforts to end birthright citizenship. Trump said the decision upholds the Constitution and democracy.

28 Jun 2025 8:59 am
Chinese man finds toothbrush in gut 52 years later

In an examination conducted by doctors he discovered that there was a 17 cm object tangled in a section of his small intestine. Surgeons removed it through an 80-minute endoscopic procedure

28 Jun 2025 8:53 am
Baloch Liberation Army claims killing six Pakistan Army personnel

The statement further claimed that on June 22, a BLA patrol unit encountered Pakistan Army personnel in the Daghari region of Quetta, resulting in an armed clash

28 Jun 2025 8:51 am
How US used its bunker-buster bombs at Iranian nuclear sites

The 30,000-pound GBU-57 A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb is comprised of steel, explosive and a fuse programmed to a specific detonation time. Over the years, the military tested and retested it hundreds of times on mock facilities

28 Jun 2025 8:48 am
Over 180 paramilitary companies deployed for Amarnath Yatra

A multi-layered security setup is in place for the Amarnath Yatra, beginning July 3, with over 180 paramilitary companies deployed across the Jammu region. Security has been tightened on both Pahalgam and Baltal routes, with enhanced surveillance, road opening parties, and protection at langars, camps, and along highways, officials confirmed.

28 Jun 2025 8:02 am
Trump halts trade talks with Canada over digital tax, warns of new tariffs

US President Donald Trump has suspended trade talks with Canada after Ottawa confirmed it would proceed with a digital services tax on tech firms. Calling the move a blatant attack, Trump announced that Canada will face new tariffs soon. The decision escalates tensions just weeks after both countries set a deadline for trade negotiations.

28 Jun 2025 7:54 am
Japan executes Twitter killer Takahiro Shiraishi for murdering nine people

Japan has executed Takahiro Shiraishi, known as the Twitter killer, for the 2017 murders of nine people he lured via social media. Shiraishi was convicted of rape, murder, and dismemberment of mostly suicidal victims. His hanging comes amid renewed debate on Japan`s use of capital punishment, following a high-profile acquittal in 2023

28 Jun 2025 7:40 am
Venetian glamour as Jeff Bezos wedding draws A-list crowd

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have begun their extravagant wedding festivities in Venice, attracting global attention. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, and Bill Gates have arrived for the celebrations. The main ceremony is expected to take place on Friday, June 27.

28 Jun 2025 7:33 am
Does Eknath Shinde need to start worrying?

If the Thackeray cousins come together, even in a show of unity over the states linguistic identity, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena stands to lose its hard-core Marathi voter base, which wont hesitate to switch

28 Jun 2025 7:13 am
We must respect our surroundings by not littering

This spoils the environment and harms biodiversity.

28 Jun 2025 7:10 am
Soft power is a waste of time

India doesnt need to work on influencing public opinion abroad because other countries dont really matter anymore

28 Jun 2025 7:08 am
Horoscope today, June 28: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Wondering what`s in store for you today? Well, we`ve got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

28 Jun 2025 3:17 am
AISATS terminates 4 senior executives for office party days after AI plane crash

The behaviour does not align with our values, and firm disciplinary action has been taken against those responsible, an AISATS` official statement said on Friday

27 Jun 2025 10:15 pm
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh briefs SCO counterparts on Pahalgam terror attack

During recent SCO meetings in China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh briefed his counterparts from Tajikistan, Belarus, and Kazakhstan about the serious Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and India`s Operation Sindoor to dismantle terrorist groups in Pakistan, stressing the need for ongoing defence cooperation

27 Jun 2025 9:55 pm