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Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit launched a sharp attack on the government, claiming that the reduction in subsidies reflected a decline in welfare measures
The fraudsters reportedly posed as stock market experts and lured the victim with promises of exceptionally high returns on investments. They allegedly displayed fake profits worth more than Rs 26 crore on a fraudulent trading platform, officials said
The move is aimed at protecting passengers from food safety risks, cyber fraud and financial losses linked to unauthorised websites and mobile applications that misuse IRCTC`s branding and services, an official statement said
As part of the campaign, railway officials counselled 5,217 road users on safety practices while crossing railway tracks. In addition, 201 gatemen and railway staff members received guidance on operational safety and vigilance
The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved a major restructuring of state government departments, increasing their number from 33 to 45 to improve administrative efficiency and decision-making. It also cleared amendments to the Maharashtra GST Act and MIDC Act
Addressing the company`s 31st Annual General Meeting, Chandrasekaran said that TCS is investing in building AI agents for internal operations, solution frameworks, and client-specific work
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday constituted an expert sub-committee to examine the sharp decline in onion prices and assess the impact of the Centres export policy on the sector over the past seven to eight years
Jet fuel for domestic airlines will now cost Rs 115 per litre, up from Rs 104.927. Under the new framework, the rate will be locked in for up to three years for airlines that choose to opt into the government-backed price stabilisation scheme
A Delhi court on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of Manisha Waghmare, an accused in the NEET (UG) 2026 paper leak case being investigated by the CBI. The Rouse Avenue Court passed the order after hearing both the prosecution and defence arguments in detail
The opposition party claimed that the move would further burden economically weaker families and force many beneficiaries to return to traditional cooking methods due to the rising cost of LPG refills
Trump said discussions with Iran were continuing and suggested that negotiators could gain greater clarity on the outcome within the next few days
The cause of the crash was not immediately known, and US military officials had yet to provide detailed information on the circumstances surrounding the incident
India is expected to witness average salary hikes of 8.6 per cent to 10.2 per cent in FY27, led by high-growth sectors such as EV, FinTech, healthcare and energy, according to a TeamLease report. IT support executives, electrical engineers and Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai and Ahmedabad are set to see strong growth
Uttar Pradesh Police seized around six quintals of ganja worth an estimated Rs 10 crore in Kanpur and arrested several alleged drug smugglers. The consignment was reportedly meant for distribution across Kanpur and nearby districts as officials probe the trafficking network
In its order issued, the tribunal observed that the responsibility to care for senior citizens is not merely a moral obligation but a legally enforceable condition when property is transferred on such assurances
The case involved Vijay Singh, who was convicted of murdering his brother in 1985 and sentenced to life imprisonment. His appeal remained pending before the high court for four decades before being dismissed earlier this year
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over renewed tensions in West Asia, urging all parties to stop attacks, exercise restraint and fully respect ceasefire agreements in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran
As part of this conference, held under India`s BRICS chairmanship, the Agriculture Working Group will hold deliberations till June 11 with officials from member countries
A Patna court has granted interim relief to educator Khan Sir by staying his arrest in the coaching centre firing case. While his anticipatory bail plea remains pending, the court directed police not to take coercive action and sought the case diary and his criminal record
DRC has reported 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths, while Uganda has recorded 19 cases and three deaths linked to the outbreak
India`s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, delivered a sharp attack against Pakistan in the UN Security Council during its meeting on the `Situation in Afghanistan` on Monday
His injured friend, Diwakar Dimri, was admitted to the district hospital in Baurari
Trump, who has consistently advocated for a negotiated settlement with Iran, reportedly pressed Netanyahu to exercise restraint, asserting that a breakthrough in diplomatic talks could materialise within days
China Daily further noted that Xi Jinping reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening ties with North Korea during his two-day visit to Pyongyang, his first trip to the country in seven years
Dharmapuri, Salem, Erode, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Kanyakumari and western ghats of Tirunelveli districts will receive rains till June 12, the latest bulletin from the Regional Meteorological Centre said
Police said some of the injured workers suffered grievously. A rescue operations is ongoing at the plant, said an official; according to the police, molten iron spilt while being moved in a bucket by a crane
The newly identified species, Taczanowskia waska, closely resembles the fruiting body of Gibellula fungus, a parasite that grows on spiders
The USD 800 set arrives as Barcelona celebrates the 100th anniversary of Catalan architect Antoni Gauds death, with construction of the basilica having begun in 1882
The development comes barely days after the TMC leadership suffered a setback, where 58 of its 80 MLAs defied the party high commands decision to appoint veteran leader Sovandeb Chattopadhyay as the Leader of the Opposition, and elected expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee to that post
Iran fired dozens of missiles across Israel starting Sunday evening, to which Israel retaliated, placing the region`s population under the threat of yet another major escalation
Police said the protesters of the Joint Awami Action Committee which seeks to uphold economic and political rights had gathered outside a hospital morgue where the body of another group member was taken after his death
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, addressing a media briefing here, said that the China-India border situation is at the moment generally stable and the two sides have smooth communication
Acting on a tip-off, police launched an operation and arrested the accused from the premises of Karipur airport around 10 pm on Sunday
West Bengal shares the longest international boundary with Bangladesh, stretching 2217 km, out of a total of 4096 km.
The robot nicknamed Xiao Gai is designed to interact directly with customers as they approach the outlet.
Cops say passengers were travelling from Pune to Nagpur when mishap occurred in Buldhana district
The news of the Iranian-French author-filmmakers passing due to sadness will be discussed for long across mental health platforms. Its vital in context of our urban milieus, with its insular ecosystems
The argument that batsmen displayed poor technique to cause the early end holds no water
Tensions between Iran and Israel showed signs of easing after recent exchanges of fire. In the Philippines, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed at least 32 people and left more than 130 injured. Indian workers were killed in Dubai, when a minibus collided with a stationary truck on Emirates Road
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a deepening internal crisis after its West Bengal Assembly election defeat, with rebel MLAs and MPs seeking separate recognition and senior leader Sukhendu Sekhar Roy resigning from the party and Rajya Sabha
Eight workers died and six were injured in a molten steel accident at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. PM Narendra Modi announced ex gratia assistance, while Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ordered relief measures and a probe was launched
Pune Police arrested a gynaecologist and launched a search for a woman doctor over alleged illegal abortions at a Daund hospital. Authorities seized MTP kits during the probe
Vidarbha remained the hottest region in Maharashtra. Apart from Nagpur, other cities in the region also witnessed high temperatures, with Wardha recording 42.5 degrees Celsius, Akola 42.3 degrees Celsius, and Amravati, and Gondia 42.2 degrees Celsius
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the renewed attacks in the region were a matter of serious concern for the international community
BMW Group India will increase prices of BMW and MINI vehicles by up to 2 per cent from July 1, 2026. The hike will affect locally manufactured and imported models, with the company citing rupee depreciation and rising lBMW India to hike car prices by up to 2 per cent from Julyogistics costs as key reasons
Iran on Monday announced the end of its latest military operation against Israel after the first exchange of fire between the two countries since an April ceasefire. While Tehran said it had delivered a painful response, it warned that any further aggression would trigger harsher retaliation
Indian stock markets ended sharply lower on Monday, with the Sensex falling 719 points and the Nifty losing 244 points as rising crude oil prices, Iran-Israel tensions and global uncertainty triggered broad-based selling across sectors
A fire broke out on an oil tanker carrying 24 Indian seafarers off the coast of Oman amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Authorities confirmed that all the Indian crew members onboard are safe
Sajid Yousuf Shah, BJP`s co-media in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir, shared his experience on social media, claiming the incident left him deeply disappointed and raised broader questions about equal treatment for all Indian citizens
A sloth bear was rescued from illegal captivity in Jharkhand`s Dumka district during a crackdown on the banned `dancing bear` practice. The intelligence-led operation by the Forest Department and WTI highlights ongoing efforts to combat wildlife trafficking and protect endangered species
