- newIndian-origin man sentenced to 34-years for kidnaping, raping woman
An Indian-origin man, Gagandeep Singh, has been sentenced to 34 years in prison in the UK for kidnapping, torturing, and raping a woman. The 34-year-old was convicted of multiple serious offenses after a trial. He will serve 28 years in custody, followed by an extended license period, and will be deported after completing his sentence.
- 1 hour ago 13 Jun 26, 7:30am -
- newIND vs AFG ODIs: Spotlight on Rohit Sharma as World Cup auditions begin for 2027
Rohit Sharma faces an audition for his ODI future, needing to prove his fitness and form ahead of the next World Cup. Captain Shubman Gill grapples with selection decisions, potentially looking beyond the veteran. The series against Afghanistan also serves as a platform to test new batting combinations with Virat Kohli sidelined.
- 2 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 6:47am -
- newSooryavanshi's viral look returns as Mudau's VAR reaction trends at FIFA WC
Football fans at the Mexico City stadium were amused by South African players' bewildered expressions during a FIFA World Cup match. A VAR announcement left them confused, reminding Indian fans of a similar viral moment involving cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The incident occurred during the Mexico vs South Africa clash, highlighting a shared moment of bewilderment across sports.
- 3 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 6:00am -
- newThe Taylor Swift effect is real and Christen Goff has the DMs to prove it
Christen Goff, wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, appeared on PEOPLE's WAG World series and credited Taylor Swift with fundamentally reshaping her social media audience. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model said her followers were once dominated by male fantasy football users but have since shifted to include large numbers of women interested in NFL life. Christen also spoke about her first season as a mother, bringing newborn daughter Romy to games just three months after her birth,…
- 3 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 5:42am -
- new'Peddi' BO day 9: Ram Charan film earns Rs 286.38 cr
Ram Charan's 'Peddi' continues its strong box office run, nearing the Rs 200 crore net mark in India despite a slight dip on Day 9. The sports action drama has amassed Rs 198.70 crore net domestically and Rs 286.38 crore worldwide. Critics praise Charan's committed performance, highlighting his portrayal of a fight for identity and self-respect.
- 3 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 5:40am -
- newPsych evaluation of parents a must in child custody disputes, rules SC
Writing the judgment, Justice N Kotiswar Singh said, “While it is important to make an assessment as to how a child will respond to either of the parents, it is equally important to ascertain mental and psychological conditions of the parents themselves to deal with the needs of the growing child.” SC said the assessment of the parents’ psychological conditions must be conducted prior to a similar assessment of the child to understand compatibility with each of the parents.
- 3 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 5:17am -
- newBangladesh border guards raise pushback issue at BSF meet
- 3 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 5:16am -
- newNDA looks to boost numbers in Lok Sabha, Sena UBT may also split
Sources within NDA suggest one of the parties that may see desertion from its ranks is Sena UBT, a possibility being talked about since the alliance swept the assembly polls in Maharashtra but has gained traction now. The Uddhav Thackeray-led party has nine MPs in Lok Sabha and six of them will have to merge with another party — Shiv Sena led by deputy CM Eknath Shinde seen as the most probable option — to avoid losing membership under the anti-defection law.
- 4 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 5:03am -
- newIND vs AFG: Orange alert, thunderstorms and hail threat loom over 1st ODI
Rain and thunderstorms threaten to disrupt the first ODI between India and Afghanistan in Dharamsala. With key players like Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya already out, the weather forecast predicts wet conditions and a significant chance of precipitation on match day. Fans are concerned that the DLS method might be needed if play is affected.
- 4 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 5:00am -
- newRebels claim 19 MPs in ‘real TMC’ fight, set to meet Speaker
While none from the rebel camp contested the screenshots, almost everyone voiced grievance against Abhishek Banerjee. Lashing out, Abhishek said, “BJP has been trying many tactics — from creating rift in our party to intimidating party workers, taking over party offices, and destroying our organisation. But no matter what they do, they cannot deny the fact that 2.6 crore people voted for us and we got a 41% votes. We will continue to fight against this oppression.”
- 4 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 4:53am -
- newGovt notifies order to cap bulk fuel buys during crunch
Institutional, industrial and commercial consumers can be directed not to procure petrol or diesel from retail outlets and instead source their requirements through authorised bulk channels. Retail outlets may be barred from selling more than 200 litres of diesel to a customer or vehicle in a day, while fuel procured under the provision cannot be resold.
- 4 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 4:43am -
- newDespite rift, Rahul Gandhi says DMK with opposition on ‘idea of India’
Alleging BJP steals elections, Rahul said he had warned “friends in TMC”, who were confident that they were sweeping Bengal polls, that they were in “dreamland” — stating he had seen it in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Maharashtra. He said BJP can’t win the next polls, “which is already won”, because people are angry, but the hurdle is that elections will not be free and fair.
- 4 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 4:37am -
- newEx-RCom execs Doshi & Seth arrested by ED in ADAG case
ED’s case against Ambani and his group entities and associates is handled by a special investigation team constituted at the agency’s headquarters here. The duo, along with Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, who is in judicial custody, comprised the core leadership team of Ambani. Doshi was earlier arrested in 2011 by CBI in its 2G spectrum scam case and was behind bars for seven months before he was granted bail.
- 4 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 4:34am -
- newNeymar was ruled out of Brazil’s clash with Morocco after a major injury blow
Neymar will miss FIFA World Cup 2026 opener between Brazil and Morocco due to a calf injury suffered in May. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the forward is recovering well and could return next week. Neymar has not played for Brazil since 2023. Brazil begin their Group C campaign under pressure as they chase their first World Cup title since 2002.
- 4 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 4:32am -
- new'No writs after polls begin': Supreme Court rejects Meenakshi Natarajan's plea
After an hour-long proceeding, during which senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi for the BJP candidate whose election was facilitated by Natarajan’s disqualification and solicitor general Tushar Mehta for MP govt cited a judgment where SC had refused to entertain a similar plea against rejection of nomination papers, the bench said the SC or HC cannot entertain writ petitions in exercise of their jurisdictions under Articles 32 or 226 of the Constitution. Once the election process commences with the…
- 4 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 4:29am -
- newPrice cap on 2 key cancer drugs increased by 50%
The regulator has also revised prices of anti-tetanus immunoglobulin and three key childhood vaccines to ensure their continued availability. The decision, for which a gazette notification has been issued, was taken at NPPA's 147th meeting on Thursday, where the authority invoked its extraordinary powers under Para 19 of the Drug Price Control Order (DPCO), 2013, to revise prices of formulations considered critical for public health.
- 4 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 4:19am -
- newRecord SpaceX IPO rockets Trill'Elon'aire Musk as stock ends at $161
Despite the excitement, SpaceX remains unprofitable and generates significantly less revenue than several technology companies with comparable market valuations. The listing proceeded without major disruptions, in contrast to some high-profile public offerings of the past. Trading began late on Friday morning and the stock eventually closed at $160.95 per share, giving the company a market capitalisation of approximately $2.1 trillion.
- 4 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 4:18am -
- newEl Niño here, 63% chance it will be super strong: US
The update released late Thursday by Climate Prediction Center and other agencies under US’ National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) gave a 63% chance of the El Niño strengthening into a “very strong” event by Nov-Jan “that would rank among the largest El Niño events in the historical record going back to 1950”.
- 5 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 3:59am -
- newCandidates get 15 minutes extra time for NEET retest
The retest comes after cancellation of the May 3 exam following paper leak, which is being probed by CBI. In a notice, NTA said the exam — for admissions to medical colleges — will be held from 2 pm to 5.15 pm. The additional 15 minutes will accommodate mandatory formalities (attendance signing and other procedures).
- 5 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 3:52am -
- newForecasts indicate El Niño to grow stronger during monsoon: IMD
“El Niño conditions are present over equatorial Pacific Ocean and are expected to strengthen during monsoon season,” IMD said, while announcing the advent of the condition — warming of ocean waters in central and eastern equatorial Pacific — that’s invariably linked with weak monsoon in India. The latest forecast could be used by policymakers to immediately activate contingency measures in all 197 districts across the country that have been identified by the agriculture ministry as mo…
- 5 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 3:51am -
- new'Lethal actions against commercial shipping not justified': EAM lodges 'strong protest' with Rubio
Jaishankar's remarks came in the aftermath of a US military strike on the commercial tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, which claimed the lives of three Indian crew members. The vessel was targeted on Wednesday after US forces alleged that it had breached the naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports. Of the 24 Indian nationals aboard the tanker, 21 were rescued, while three were later confirmed dead.
- 6 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 3:02am -
- newT20 World Cup: Danni Wyatt-Hodge's ton powers England to big win over SL
England launched their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a resounding 87-run victory over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Danni Wyatt-Hodge's unbeaten century powered England to a record 219/1, the highest team total in tournament history. Their bowlers then restricted Sri Lanka to 132, securing a dominant start.
- 6 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 2:43am -
- newAccidental grenade blast wounds 2 soldiers in J&K’s Poonch
- 8 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 12:30am -
- newCM Omar Abdullah seeks Awantipora airbase use as Srinagar alternative
Omar pointed out that the south Kashmir airbase was used as an alternative during similar closures of Srinagar airport in 1998 and 2010, as he emphasised the importance of maintaining air connectivity to the Valley during the peak tourism season. Omar also sought “the maintenance schedule be reviewed and, if feasible, shortened, phased, or shifted to a leaner travel window”.
- 8 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 12:23am -
- newAFSPA debate returns to J&K as minister seeks its repeal before North East
Sakina Itoo Itoo is only woman minister in the Omar Abdullah cabinet and is highly regarded within the governing party. AFSPA was extended to J&K on Sept 10, 1990. During his first tenure as chief minister from 2009 to 2014, Omar had repeatedly advocated the phased withdrawal of AFSPA from “peaceful areas.”
- 8 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 12:23am -
- newHC tells Uttarakhand govt not to deport Pak Sikhs if they pose no threat
The Uttarakhand High Court has halted the deportation of a Pakistani Sikh family residing in Dehradun on a long-term visa. The court directed the state government not to deport them unless they pose a national security risk. The family, in India since 2019, challenged a 24-hour departure notice, citing their valid visa and children's education.
- 9 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 12:00am -
- newHoroscope Today: Astrological predictions for June 13, 2026
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for June 13, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the day ahead. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today.
- 9 hours ago 13 Jun 26, 12:00am -
- newUS weighed ground operation to seize Iran's uranium, Trump paused it: Report
America considered sending troops to Iran to seize its nuclear material. President Donald Trump paused the plan due to worries about retaliation and American lives. The operation faced high to extreme risk. Securing Iran's uranium remains a US goal. Discussions occurred amid nuclear program negotiations.
- 9 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 11:31pm -
- newOne year after Air India Ahmedabad crash, no report released
The London-bound AI171 crashed immediately after taking off from Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025. Of the 242 people on board, 241 were killed, and 19 other victims were from the ground at the hostel complex of Ahmedabad’s B J Medical College that the plane crashed into. The closest international parallel to AI171 may be Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, the 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash that killed 157 people.
- 9 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 11:29pm -
- newPlanning of cities must be people-centric, says Khattar as Brics forum adopts urban pact
Cities must prioritize people and their needs, according to Housing Minister Manohar Lal, as BRICS nations adopted a declaration for inclusive urban development. The 'Cities for People' forum stressed equitable access to housing and services, with India facing significant future urbanization. Strengthening local governments and embracing digital solutions were also key takeaways for creating sustainable, liveable urban centers.
- 9 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 11:16pm -
- newVaibhav Sooryavanshi's 10-year-old younger brother Aashirwad slams century
Younger brother Aashirwad Sooryavanshi, aged 10, has scored a brilliant century in a local practice match, mirroring the cricketing talent of his elder brother Vaibhav. Vaibhav, a teenage sensation, proudly shared Aashirwad's achievement on social media while he is currently on tour with India A.
- 9 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 11:16pm -
- newCristiano Ronaldo fired back at critics as World Cup doubts continue growing
Cristiano Ronaldo pushed back against fitness concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after ESPN FC shared his response to reporters. The Portugal captain said, “Physically? I’m fine. Have you not seen my matches?” While some fans supported his confidence, others questioned his recent performances, keeping the debate around his World Cup future firmly in the spotlight.
- 10 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 11:04pm -
- newAmarnath Yatra: Shah orders multi-layered security, pushes tech-driven pilgrim safety
Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered a robust, multi-layered security grid for the Amarnath Yatra, utilizing advanced technology like drones and CCTV. He stressed securing tourist spots for safe pilgrimage and tourism. The 57-day yatra, starting July 3, will see strict regulation of pilgrim movement and enhanced essential services, with QR code IDs for local support staff and animals.
- 10 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 11:03pm -
- newTu cheez badi hain....Musk Musk: A small step for SpaceX, a giant leap to a trillion for Elon
Elon Musk has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the world’s first trillionaire, driven by the soaring valuation from SpaceX’s IPO. His vision for reusable rockets and interplanetary colonies has captured the imagination of investors, turning space exploration into an enticing financial frontier. This remarkable shift in wealth underscores a new chapter in capitalism, expanding its reach beyond conventional sectors.
- 10 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 10:48pm -
- new'I don't wear a watch': Nvidia CEO reveals the best career advice he ever received
- 10 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 10:47pm -
- newSpaceX makes Musk world’s 1st trillionaire: Will his net worth sustain?
It’s important to note that a big portion of Musk’s net worth is tied to SpaceX. His holding in the company is worth around $866 billion. According to Reuters calculations, Musk’s net worth adds up to over a trillion dollars after the listing of Space X.
- 11 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 9:59pm -
- newChinese hackers used Gemini AI to scam people, now Google is suing them
Google is suing a Chinese cybercrime group, 'Outsider Enterprise,' for using its AI tool, Gemini, to create sophisticated financial scams. The network generated millions of fraudulent messages and fake websites, targeting hundreds of thousands of users and causing significant financial losses. This marks a major coordinated effort with law enforcement and carriers to combat AI-powered fraud.
- 11 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 9:40pm -
- new'Give ourselves options': Morkel outlines India's fast-bowling vision for 2027 ODI World Cup
India's fast-bowling reserves are being tested in the Afghanistan series as part of a long-term strategy for the South Africa tour. Bowling coach Morne Morkel highlighted the importance of giving youngsters like Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar opportunities to develop under pressure, aiming for peak performance in next year's World Cup.
- 11 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 9:37pm -
- new'Stand-up comedy shows should be banned': Mumbai mayor Ritu Tawde
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has called for a ban on stand-up comedy shows following a controversy involving comedian Pranit More. This comes after an FIR was registered for allegedly obscene content from a show, sparking debate on freedom of expression versus societal dignity.
- 11 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 9:26pm -
- newUS missiles hit ships with Indian crew. Now, Trump blames Iran
- 12 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 8:35pm -
- newOver 200 trips to the moon and more : What Elon Musk's trillion could mean
Elon Musk's potential trillion-dollar fortune is a monumental sum, dwarfing national economies and astronomical distances. This unprecedented wealth, if realized, would be enough to buy millions of homes or fuel the entire US for over a year, highlighting a growing concern over global wealth inequality.
- 12 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 8:33pm -
- newYouTuber ‘Masood Chandi’ murdered: Bodybuilder bludgeoned to death with rods in Hyderabad
A 25-year-old bodybuilder and YouTuber, known as Masood Chandi, was fatally attacked at his Hyderabad home by his brother-in-law and associates. The brutal assault, stemming from personal disputes and marital issues, resulted in the victim's death from severe head injuries. Police have launched a manhunt for the accused.
- 13 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 7:54pm -
- new‘Phir Se’ recording session: Shashwat says Arijit was moved to tears; song felt divine to him
Composer Shashwat Sachdev revealed that Arijit Singh got emotional after recording Phir Se for Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Shashwat described it as a deeply special moment, saying Arijit's greatest contribution was the truth with which he entered the song, adding that their conversation afterwards will stay with him forever.
- 13 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 7:34pm -
- newViral pregnancy yoga video sparks debate over safety of advanced poses at 39 weeks
A pregnant woman's advanced yoga at 39 weeks sparked online debate, highlighting the nuanced safety of exercise during pregnancy. While movement is encouraged for healthy pregnancies, individual circumstances and pregnancy risks dictate what's appropriate. Experts emphasize that modified prenatal yoga is beneficial, but advanced poses require medical clearance and are not universally safe.
- 14 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 6:37pm -
- newGoogle donates $50mn to train 300K workers, CEO says infrastructure is key
Google is investing $50 million through Google.org to train 300,000 American workers for skilled trade jobs like electricians, welders, and plumbers. This initiative aims to bolster the nation's digital economy by supporting the physical infrastructure built and maintained by these essential workers. The funding will empower various labor unions and trade associations across more than 20 states.
- 23 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 9:11am -