Punjab Police Recover 467 kg Heroin in Major Hauls; 55 Arrested in 19 Cases
In one of the most significant enforcement successes in recent months, the Punjab Police have recovered 467 kg of heroin from just 19 major cases, each involving 10 kg or more, registered between January 1 and June 19, 2026. The operations led to the arrest of 55 accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances […]
Sports Ministry invites applications for National Sports Board positions
The Sports Ministry on Tuesday invited applications for the post of Chairperson and two members in the National Sports Board, which will act as the central authority for granting recognition to sports bodies and ensuring their compliance with governance, and financial standards mandated by the sports law passed last year. The appointment in the National […]
Starmer steps down, and Labour is facing a fast reckoning
Outside 10 Downing Street, Keir Starmer stared into the cameras and made what some at Westminster had already imagined spoken out loud. He said that he would resign as leader of the Labour Party and remain as the caretaker prime minister until a successor was nominated. The spirit was dark and sometimes stuttering. Less than […]
Mumbai Monsoon wreaks havoc as vehicles crushed, walls collapse and trees uprooted across city
Mumbai witnessed widespread disruption as intense monsoon showers triggered multiple incidents across the city, including wall collapses, uprooted trees and damage to vehicles. Several low-lying and residential areas reported structural damage after overnight rainfall, with civic teams rushing to affected spots to clear debris and restore normalcy. In one incident, a parked vehicle was crushed […]
Fire breaks out at 3-storey commercial building in Lucknow’s Aliganj, 14 fire tenders rushed
A fire broke out in a three-storey commercial building in Lucknow’s Aliganj area, prompting a large-scale firefighting and rescue operation by the fire department. Officials said the blaze was reported around 3pm from a coaching institute located on Usha Mehta Marg under the Aliganj police station limits. Following the alert, as many as 14 fire tenders, […]
Mid-Day meal workers launch statewide strike in Himachal, demand better pay and social security
Mid-day meal workers across Himachal Pradesh went on a statewide strike, demanding higher wages, timely payment of honorariums, and improved social security benefits, according to officials and union representatives. The protesting workers, who are engaged in preparing and serving meals in government schools under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, said they have long been working under […]
NEET candidate arrested in Hyderabad for using hidden mobile phone in washroom during exam
Hyderabad City Police on Sunday arrested an 18-year-old NEET aspirant for allegedly indulging in malpractice during the medical entrance examination at ZPHS Ragannaguda under Adibatla Police Station limits. According to police, the candidate, a resident of Achampet, had planned to use a hidden mobile phone to cheat during the exam. He reportedly placed the device […]
Indian Railways approves ₹270 crore Kavach deployment on 631 route Km to boost rail safety
Indian Railways has approved the deployment of its indigenous automatic train protection system, Kavach, over 631 route kilometres (RKm) at an estimated cost of ₹270 crore, according to reports. The project aims to strengthen railway safety infrastructure using home-grown technology designed to prevent train collisions and enhance operational efficiency across the network. Kavach, developed as […]
NEET Re-Exam Glitch: Nagpur student allotted Abu Dhabi centre, NTA issues clarification
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has come under scrutiny after a NEET-UG 2026 re-exam candidate from Nagpur was mistakenly allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi, just a day before the test scheduled for June 21. The agency later attributed the issue to a technical glitch and assured corrective action. The student, identified as Abdullah […]
CWG-bound Indian boxers to take part in invitational Grand Prix
Commonwealth Games-bound Indian boxers, including Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, will take part in invitational Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in Czechia, starting Wednesday. Besides Lovlina (75kg), Asian Championships gold medallists Preeti Pawar (54kg), Priya Ghanghas (60kg), Sakshi (51kg) and Parveen Hooda (65kg) form the women’s squad. World No. 1 Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Arundhati […]