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2 Dead, 20 Missing As Cloudbursts And Flashfloods Batter Himachal; Warning Issued In 5 Districts

Himachal Pradesh saw severe flash floods across multiple districts, resulting in at least two fatalities and 20 are feared to be missing. Significant damage occurred in Kullu, with reports of missing individuals and destruction to homes, schools, and infrastructure, including a bridge. Cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh have led to flash floods wreaking havoc in several districts of…
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‘We’ll Strike Again…’: Army’s Warning To India’s ‘Enemies’ In New Op Sindoor

The Indian Army on Wednesday shared an “official movie” of Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, stating that the “preparation is underway” against the enemies of the country in a “fiercer manner than before”. The army said that it will strike again if the enemies dare to spread terrorism in India. The 7-minute video titled “Taiyaari Abhi Jaari Hai”…
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Coming Soon: QR Codes On Vaccines, Anti-Cancer Drugs, Narcotics & More Despite Industry Pushback

There’s no need to install any special app—just like scanning a menu at a coffee shop, you can scan the code directly with your phone’s camera The central government is set to mandate QR codes on labels of vaccines, anti-cancer drugs, narcotics, and other pharmaceutical products despite industry pushback, according to News18. The Drug Consultative Committee (DCC)…
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‘Cancer & Reproductive Harm’: Warning On ‘Your Favourite’ Ramen Noodles Pack Goes Viral; Netizens React

A video widely shared on social media has shocked many ramen fans, making them reconsider their favourite go-to meal. The video shows a warning label on the back of a ramen noodle packet that reads: “Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm.” The video was shared on Instagram by the user ‘omggotworms,’ who expressed surprise and concern over the…
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SEBI imposes ₹25 lakh penalty on BSE: Find out why

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday imposed a total penalty of ₹25 lakh on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) following an inspection that revealed systemic failures in information dissemination and client code modification oversight. The regulator’s primary concern centered on BSE’s system architecture that enabled paid clients and the Listing Compliance Monitoring…
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Trains Halted, Highway Closed After Massive Landslide In Assam’s Dima Hasao

Train and road connectivity between the Assam towns of Haflong and Silchar has been severely disrupted following a landslide near the Jatinga-Lampur section. The landslide, reportedly triggered by ongoing road repairs, has forced the suspension of train services over the Lumding-Badarpur hill section and prompted a complete halt to vehicular movement along National Highway 27. Train services…
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Nuclear Power Plant To Be Set Up In Bihar, Says Union Minister

Manohar Lal praised the Bihar government’s initiatives in the power sector, such as reducing aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses, installing 80 lakh smart meters and carrying out reforms in the sector. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday said that a nuclear power plant and a 1,000 MW battery storage capacity unit would be set up…
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Ranthambore bids its beloved Arrowhead a final goodbye

IFS officer Parveen Kaswan said she raised cubs that helped repopulate parts of Ranthambhore and other tiger reserves, and carried bloodline of Ranthambore. Arrowhead(T-84), the legendary Ranthambore tigress, was cremated today. The majestic animal breathed her last on June 19 aged 11. “Carried bloodline of Ranthambhore,” wrote Indian Forest Service officer and a popular internet personality, Parveen…
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Airport inspections lift lid on safety gaps

The DGCA found that aircraft maintenance engineers were not taking mandatory safety precautions as specified in Aircraft Maintenance Manuals The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Tuesday it has uncovered safety violations during surprise surveillance checks at major airports, ordering airlines and airport operators to implement corrective measures within seven days as part of a…
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‘No Alternative To Dialogue And Diplomacy’: What India Said On Israel-Iran Ceasefire – Full Statement

Hours after US President Donald Trump’s claims of an Iran-Israel ceasefire, India on Tuesday said it stands ready to play its part to resolve the situation and insisted on “dialogue and diplomacy” as the way forward. New Delhi said it remained “deeply concerned” about the overall situation, but welcomed reports of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.…
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Israel-Iran Conflict Costs Indian Airlines Crores Daily, Strands Thousands of Passengers

While the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Iran has offered some hope for aviation recovery, the underlying volatility persists. The military conflict between Iran and Israel has triggered severe disruptions to international airline operations in India, with major carriers grounding flights, scrambling for alternate airspace, and facing mounting passenger chaos. Following Iran’s missile strike on a U.S.…
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With Hands Tied And Shoe Garland, Man Paraded Semi-Naked By Cops In Jammu For Theft; Probe Ordered

Jammu and Kashmir police initiated an investigation following a viral video showing officers humiliating a theft suspect. The man was paraded half-naked, with hands tied, and a garland of shoes. The incident sparked outrage online, with many criticising the legality and ethics of the police’s actions. The Jammu and Kashmir police have ordered a probe after a…
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The dark days of Emergency and its lessons

50 years since India’s Emergency, the dark chapter highlights the struggle for democracy against authoritarianism and the resilience of its people. It has been 50 years since democracy in India was given a serious blow with the imposition of the internal Emergency, for the first time, on June 25, 1975. It is crucial to recognise the background…
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MP recruitment body to try facial recognition tech to verify candidate identity

Malviya said no other state currently uses facial recognition technology for verification of candidates at an examination centre. BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) is exploring use of Aadhaar-based facial recognition technology to verify the identity of candidates appearing for recruitment examinations. “We will initially implement the facial recognition system on a pilot basis for…
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‘I Can’t Stay Silent Anymore’: Ex-Zepto Employee Blows Whistle On Food Safety Violations

Zepto has been stirring controversy over allegations of food safety violations and mistreatment of delivery partners. Once hailed as a rising star in India’s quick commerce sector, Zepto is now facing serious scrutiny over food safety violations. Multiple reports have emerged of rotten groceries being delivered and unsanitary warehouse conditions, prompting the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration…
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‘TMC’s Celebration Ends With Blood on Its Hands’: BJP After Girl Dies in Bomb Blast in Kaliganj

In West Bengal’s Kaliganj, a bomb explosion resulted in the death of 13-year-old Tammana Khatun on Monday, shortly after the assembly byelection results were announced. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the incident and called for swift action against those responsible. One suspect, Akhtar Sheikh, has been arrested. A girl was killed in a bomb explosion in Kaliganj…
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Global Icon And Superstar Urvashi Rautela’s Latest Airport Looks Worth A Whopping 27 Lakhs And 30 Lakhs Go Super Viral On The Internet, The Most Expensive Ever In History By Any Indian Actress!

The world’s most beautiful girl and India’s ultimate global pride Urvashi Rautela genuinely needs no introduction given the bonafide sensation that she is. Being the highest-paid Indian actress in the country and the youngest to be ever featured in Forbes Rich List, she continues to inspire innumerable people all over the globe, especially with her remarkable influence…
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Air India Flights on THESE Routes To be Reduced, Face Temporary Suspension. Here’s Why

Air India, in a statement, said that the reductions are aimed at strengthening Air India’s network-wide operational stability and minimising last-minute inconvenience to passengers. Air India on Sunday said it will temporarily reduce 118 weekly flights operated with narrow-body planes on 19 routes and suspend services on three routes. The announcement comes days after the Tata Group-owned…
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PM Modi Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ Over Iran-Israel Conflict In Conversation With Iranian President Pezeshkian

The phone conversation initiated by Pezeshkian came hours after the US bombed three major nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan — in Iran, bringing itself into the Israel-Iran conflict. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian India’s “deep concern” over Iran’s conflict with Israel and called for immediate de-escalation of the…
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“Army Not Involved”: Defence Ministry Flags Misinformation In Manipur Reports Over Churachandpur Shutdown

The Kuki group ITLF on Saturday announced it called off an indefinite shutdown, and the reason for it was that “an amicable solution” with the district administration has been reached under the “tribal customary law”, news agency PTI reported The Defence Ministry has strongly criticised the local media in Manipur for carrying “misinformation” that the army was…
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Fake News Alert: PIB Debunks Claim That U.S. Used Indian Airspace During Iran Strikes In Operation Midnight Hammer

In a post on X, the fact-check unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) debunked false claims circulating on social media regarding the use of Indian airspace by the United States. Several social media accounts alleged that Indian airspace was used by the U.S. to launch aircraft against Iran during Operation Midnight Hammer. Amid rising global tensions…
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Operation Sindhu: First batch of 160 Indians evacuated from Israel through Jordan

Indian missions in Jordan and Israel organised the first batch of evacuation from Israel as the Indian nationals living in Israel constantly grappled with the sounds of sirens, frequently taking cover in bunkers and fortified safe rooms from incoming missiles and drones from Iran. With Israeli airspace closed and commercial flights suspended, the Indian missions in Israel…
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‘Congress Ka Haath Nahi, Yeh Modi Ka Hathoda Hai’: Eknath Shinde Says Pakistan Won’t Dare, Praises Modi Govt’s Anti-Terror Efforts

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday asserted that Pakistan or terrorists would “never dare” to orchestrate terrorist attacks given the “reaction” by India against the ghastly attack in Pahalgam. He said that India and its armed forces are against the killings of civilians and, thus, targeted only terrorist outfits during Operation Sindoor. #WATCH | Srinagar,…
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‘India Has Oil Supplies For Several Weeks, Continues Receiving Energy Through Several Routes’: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

India, the world’s third-largest oil importer and fourth-biggest gas buyer, has enough energy supplies to meet requirements for several weeks and continues to receive supplies from several routes, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said amid escalating tensions in the globe’s biggest energy supply regions. In a post on X, the minister said the government has been “closely…
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DGCA Directs Air India To Remove 3 Senior Officials Over ‘Recent Safety Lapses’

DGCA directs Air India to remove its three senior officials from all roles related to crew scheduling and rostering. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday ordered immediate action against three senior officials of Air India following “serious and repeated violations” related to flight crew scheduling and rostering. The lapses, voluntarily disclosed by the airline,…
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ED’s Shocking Find in Rs 2,000 Cr Delhi ‘Classroom Scam’: Over 300 Bogus Bank Accounts in Labourers’ Names

The investigation was initiated based on a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Delhi government against former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, former PWD Minister Satyendar Jain, and others. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has conducted search operations at 37 locations across Delhi on June 18 in connection with the alleged…
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Andhra creates two world records in performing Yoga, Surya Namaskaram, says CM Chandrababu Naidu

Naidu also said that about 22,000 tribal students simultaneously performed 108 Surya namaskar in 108 minutes in one location, thus creating another record. Visakhapatnam: Describing the 11th International Yoga Day celebration as a grand success, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said the state has achieved two Guinness Book of World Records. Addressing media…
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CBI raids 7 places in Rs 100 crore fake GST claims case; ex-customs officer named

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a major crackdown in connection with a bogus GST refund scam amounting to nearly Rs 100 crore, allegedly executed through fake export bills. The case, registered against the then Additional Commissioner of Customs, Patna, Ranvijay Kumar, and 29 others, involves several senior customs officials and private individuals. On Friday,…
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Exclusive Airspace Access From Iran, 1,000 Indians On Way Back: Inside India’s Op Sindhu

This evacuation follows Iran’s decision to lift airspace restrictions for Indian flights. The recent operations, part of Operation Sindhu, have already facilitated the return of 110 students from Armenia. While many are grateful, concerns remain for those still stranded. The Iranian embassy expressed commitment to facilitate further evacuations, ensuring the safety of Indian citizens. Three charter flights…
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Cameras at Delhi pumps detect 4.9 lakh ‘overaged’ vehicles, 25 lakh without PUCC

Following directions from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), 500 out of 520 fuel stations in Delhi have installed Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. Around 30 lakh out of 3.6 crore vehicles checked through a new system installed at fuel stations in Delhi were found without valid Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC), leading to fines…
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Flight carrying 290 Indian students from Iran lands in Delhi as Tehran opens airspace

The Indian students were rescued from Tehran as part of India’s Operation Sindhu. Approximately 1000 students will be brought back through Mahan Air’s chartered flights. The first flight carrying 290 Indian students from Iran landed in Delhi on Friday night at around 11.40 pm under India’s evacuation program, Operation Sindhu. This rescue operation is being conducted through…
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Indefinite shutdown in Manipur’s Kuki areas after woman killed in crossfire

The incident occurred during a search operation launched by security personnel in Langchingmanbi village, hours after a separate gun attack in Phubala, Bishnupur district, where Ningthoujam Biren, a 60-year-old Meitei farmer, was shot and injured by unidentified assailants while working in his paddy field. An indefinite shutdown called by the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) has brought…
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India, France begin joint military exercise ‘Shakti’

The Indian Army contingent, comprising 90 personnel, is primarily represented by a battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, along with personnel from other arms and services. A joint exercise between the militaries of India and France, aimed at enhancing operational coordination and focused on joint operations in a sub-conventional environment, began on Thursday, officials said. The…
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Uttar Pradesh News: 234 Criminals Neutralised In 14,741 Encounters Over 8 Years, Meerut Zone Leads In Police Crackdown

Over the past eight years, the Uttar Pradesh Police have undertaken extensive operations against hardened criminals, resulting in the neutralization of 234 notorious offenders. These actions occurred during 14,741 encounters, which also led to the arrest of 30,293 criminals and injuries to 9,202. Over the past eight years, the Uttar Pradesh Police have undertaken extensive operations against…
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‘No Leniency In POCSO Cases’: Chhattisgarh HC Upholds 20-Year Jail Term For Minor’s Gangrape

Citing SC precedents, the high court said a rape survivor’s statement, especially sexual assault cases concerning children, need not be corroborated if it inspires confidence The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld the conviction and 20-year jail term to three men for the gangrape of a 13-year-old girl during a wedding celebration in Kondagaon district. The bench of Chief…
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Shashi Tharoor Plays Down Congress Rift, Says Differences Should Be Settled ‘Behind Closed Doors’

Shashi Tharoor said that while there may be occasional differences with “some elements of leadership,” they are best addressed privately. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor sought to downplay reports of internal friction within the party, asserting that while there may be occasional differences with “some elements of leadership,” they are best addressed privately. “I have been loyal to…
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Pakistan Confirms Strikes On Airbases By India, BJP Calls It ‘Strategic Validation’

Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar has confirmed Indian strikes on Nur Khan and Shorkot airbases during ‘Operation Sindoor’, acknowledging deeper damage than previously admitted. In yet another revelation regarding the attack on its airbases, Pakistan has confirmed significant areas in the country were hit during India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting terror infrastructures there. Pakistani Deputy PM Ishaq Dar,…
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Over 150 pilgrims from Prayagraj stuck in war-torn Iran

Over 150 pilgrims are stranded in Iran due to flight cancellations amid escalating conflict, prompting urgent appeals for help. When Syed Ghazanfar Abbas, a former TTE in the railways, left home on May 25 with his son Sarwar Abbas and daughter Tathhir Fatima for pilgrimage to Iraq and Iran, the family was not only happy but also…
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PM to announce projects worth ₹5,000 crore in Bihar

Party leaders said that the PM’s visit to the poll-bound state is expected to bolster the NDA’s election campaign that will be hoisted on the planks of development and social justice Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to announce key infrastructure projects worth ₹5,000 crore for Bihar on his visit to Siwan on Friday, people familiar with…
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Hydroponic Weed Valued At Rs 25 Crore Smuggled From Thailand Seized At Mumbai Airport; 3 Arrested

Customs said 24.96 kg of hydroponic weed – a high-grade, greenhouse-grown variant of cannabis – was concealed in vacuum-sealed packets inside the luggage of the accused Customs seized hydroponic weed worth Rs 24.66 crore, smuggled from Thailand, at the Mumbai international airport. Three persons, including two passengers, were arrested in this connection, officials said on Thursday. According…
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Elon Musk Notes Scindia’s Meeting With SpaceX President After Starlink’s India Licence Nod

Earlier this month, SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk’s company Starlink received a licence from the telecom department for providing satellite internet services in India Days after Starlink secured a licence from India’s telecom department, Elon Musk took note of Union minister Jyotiraditya Scinidia’s meeting with SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell. Musk reposted about the meeting,…
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Forest officials raze ‘illegal’ sheds of tribals in Nagarahole wildlife range

The forest personnel on Wednesday dismantled six alleged unauthorised sheds erected inside the Attur-Kolli forest area of the Nagarahole Wildlife Range The forest personnel on Wednesday dismantled six alleged unauthorised sheds erected inside the Attur-Kolli forest area of the Nagarahole Wildlife Range. This was in response to repeated resistance by tribal families who had occupied the land…
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India ‘disappointed’ with exclusion of finance obligation from agenda at Bonn

India and developing nations express disappointment over climate finance agenda exclusion in Bonn Talks, pledging to raise it at COP30 in Brazil. India and several developing countries have expressed disappointment after a key climate finance discussion was excluded from the Bonn Climate Talks agenda, vowing to raise the issue at November’s COP30 summit in Brazil. The dispute…
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INS Arnala, India’s first-of-its-kind shallow water submarine hunter commissioned

INS Arnala, the first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, was commissioned into the Indian Navy, marking a milestone in India’s indigenous shipbuilding and maritime self-reliance. INS Arnala, the first vessel in the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) series, was formally commissioned into the Indian Navy on June 18, 2025. The commissioning ceremony took place at the…
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Flight carrying over 100 Indian students, evacuated to Armenia from war-torn Iran, lands in Delhi

Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Indian students in Tehran were moved out of the city, 110 of them crossing the border into Armenia, through arrangements made by the Indian Embassy on Tuesday under ‘Operation Sindhu’. The first flight carrying over 100 students, who were evacuated to Armenia from war-torn Iran, landed in Delhi in the…
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Congress joins protest against ‘Operation Kagar’ killings in Telangana

In Hyderabad on Tuesday, Congress Nagarkurnool MP Mallu Ravi and Rajya Sabha member Anil Kumar Yadav, along with other Congress leaders, participated in a ‘Maha Dharna’ organized by the Shanti Charchala Committee (Peace Talks Committee) to protest the killings being conducted by the central government under Operation Kagar. Hyderabad: The Congress has joined forces with various organisations…
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