Government blocks Telegram till June 22 amid NEET-UG re-test cheating concerns
The Central Government has temporarily restricted access to Telegram in India until June 22 following concerns that the messaging platform was being used by cheating networks linked to the NEET-UG examination. Authorities are closely monitoring online activities after reports emerged that question papers and exam-related information were allegedly being circulated through Telegram groups. The action […]
US-Iran ceasefire deal re-opens Strait of Hormuz, oil prices plunge
The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to end months of conflict and reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a move that has brought relief to global energy markets. The agreement, which is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland, includes an immediate ceasefire and the restoration of shipping traffic through […]
Ahmedabad Plane Crash Probe: Pilots’ body seeks B787 simulator tests to verify key technical factors
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has urged aviation investigators to conduct Boeing 787 simulator tests to verify crucial technical aspects linked to the ongoing probe into the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash, which killed 260 people in 2025. The pilots’ body has requested the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to carry out controlled simulator […]
Tejashwi Yadav alleges Bihar facing financial crisis over pension fund withdrawal
Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, on Wednesday alleged that the Bihar government’s decision to withdraw ₹3,662 crore from the contingency fund for social security pension payments reflects a deepening financial crisis in the state. The remarks came a day after the Bihar Cabinet approved the withdrawal of funds from the Bihar […]
Nabin marks 12 years of NDA Government
Celebrating completion of 12 years of the NDA Government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday said that the period represented not merely a change in governance but a historic reclaiming of India’s self-confidence. Joined by the party’s senior members and the full Cabinet of the Narendra Modi government, Nabin noted […]
ED summons ex-Kerala CM’s daughter in PMLA case
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena T and officials of sand mining company Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) for questioning in a money laundering case. Officials said Veena has been asked to depose at the central agency’s zonal office here on June 12. Her statement will be […]
Cabinet approves Ahmedabad Metro phase 2(A) extension worth ₹2,169 crore
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved Phase 2(A) of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing urban connectivity in Gujarat’s largest city. The approved project includes a 6.032-kilometre extension of the metro network, improving connectivity between key residential, commercial, and transportation hubs. The expansion will seamlessly […]
Modi’s green diplomacy comes of age
A defining feature of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent five-nation tour, which covered the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy, was the prominence accorded to green partnerships. Clean energy, green technology, shipping, the blue economy and climate resilience figured decisively in the agenda, highlighting how environmental and economic stakes have converged at […]
India slams Gilgit-Baltistan polls
India on Friday lodged a strong diplomatic protest against Pakistan’s decision to conduct so-called “General Elections” for the “Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly” on June 7, asserting that the region is an integral part of India and remains under Pakistan’s illegal occupation. In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated India’s longstanding position that the […]
Ramalinga Reddy resigns as Karnataka minister Copy Link X WhatsApp Share
The two-day-old Congress Government in Karnataka, led by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, suffered a setback on Friday when Minister Ramalinga Reddy resigned, expressing displeasure over portfolio allocation. Reddy said he was promised the Bengaluru Development portfolio but was instead made Minister for Major and Medium Irrigation Projects. The resignation came after Chief Minister DK Shivakumar […]