- newCeasefire gave Iran breathing room: How Tehran used it to replenish its arsenal
Following an April 8 ceasefire, Iran has rapidly rebuilt its military might, reopening vital missile and drone storage tunnels. Despite extensive US strikes, Tehran has repaired facilities, reorganized logistics, and accelerated production. With a significant portion of its arsenal intact and drone output high, Iran is leveraging this period to bolster its capabilities and influence regional dynamics.
- 26 mins ago 8 Jun 26, 2:55pm -
- newINDIA bloc's key huddle: Full list of leaders who attended the meeting
- 40 mins ago 8 Jun 26, 2:41pm -
- new'It's called 'idli', not 'id-slice': Tharoor dishes out another culinary lesson
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor amused netizens with his witty responses to culinary debates on social media. He humorously critiqued an 'idli pizza' cutting style, attributing it to software engineering logic. Previously, Tharoor also defended the South Indian idli against a comparison to rasgulla, highlighting its unique preparation and culinary significance.
- 52 mins ago 8 Jun 26, 2:29pm -
- newAffordable housing now crosses Rs 45 lakh — but govt limit stays unchanged
India's urban areas face a growing affordable housing crisis, with the deficit projected to reach 30 million units by 2030. Developers are shifting focus away from affordable homes due to land scarcity and financial viability challenges, leading to a significant drop in new affordable housing launches.
- 57 mins ago 8 Jun 26, 2:24pm -
- new'You don't need a turning track': Gavaskar decodes Suthar's six-wicket haul
Debutant Manav Suthar starred as India bowled out Afghanistan for 152 and enforced the follow-on in the lone Test. The left-arm spinner claimed 6 for 33, recording the second-best figures by an Indian on Test debut. Sunil Gavaskar praised Suthar’s accuracy, control and skill, saying his success came from precision and smart bowling rather than pitch assistance.
- 58 mins ago 8 Jun 26, 2:23pm -
- newHow Israel's air-defence network intercepts everything from ballistic missiles to drones
Amid rising tensions, Iran launched a series of eleven missiles aimed at Israel, yet each was thwarted by the country's intricate air defense system. This episode not only reveals the prowess of Israel's military technology but also its readiness to combat any form of aerial assaults, whether from makeshift devices or sophisticated missile strikes.
- 1 hour ago 8 Jun 26, 2:14pm -
- new'Every red light was making my heart race': 61 km, two exams, and a father’s X post
A post on X by Shailendra Sharma has drawn attention to the logistical strain faced by students during competitive exams. He described rushing his daughter between two national-level tests, IISER and CUET, across 61 kilometres in Delhi-NCR within hours. The incident raises concerns about exam scheduling coordination and student convenience.
- 1 hour ago 8 Jun 26, 2:07pm -
- newCBSE revaluation row: Delhi HC issues notice to board, Centre on OSM discrepancy plea
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Centre and CBSE regarding discrepancies in the board's On-Screen Marking system. This follows student allegations of handwriting mismatches in scanned answer sheets, raising concerns about marking irregularities. The court will hear the case on June 12.
- 2 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 1:23pm -
- newWatch: CM Vijay plays chess with Praggnanandhaa after announcing Rs 50 lakh reward
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay honoured chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa with Rs 50 lakh and a memento after his historic Norway Chess triumph. The 20-year-old became the first Indian to win the title, defeating Magnus Carlsen twice and D. Gukesh. After starting poorly, he staged a remarkable comeback, winning four straight games to secure the championship.
- 2 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 1:22pm -
- newCEO of world’s most valuable company has a tip for investors
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang views the recent tech stock selloff as a prime buying opportunity, emphasizing that the AI boom is still in its nascent stages. He asserted that AI will evolve into global infrastructure, akin to the internet, driving sustained demand for data centers and advanced computing systems.
- 2 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 1:20pm -
- new100 days of Middle East crisis: What happens when the Strait of Hormuz opens
Iran has indicated the Strait of Hormuz will reopen under new conditions set by Iranian and Omani authorities, potentially including transit fees for services. This comes as oil flows remain constrained following the US-Israeli conflict.
- 2 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 12:55pm -
- new'He knows I helped him': Gehlot on Sachin Pilot, 2022 Rajasthan crisis & a 'big conspiracy'
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot expressed hurt over Sachin Pilot's alleged failure to publicly acknowledge his role in becoming a Union minister. Gehlot also claimed a "big conspiracy" unfairly damaged his reputation during the 2022 Congress presidential race, leading to a revolt by his loyal MLAs.
- 2 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 12:52pm -
- newCBSE clarifies 'roll number not found' issue after handling 3.8 lakh answer book requests
The CBSE announced that over 1.6 lakh students successfully submitted applications through its verification and re-evaluation portal between June 2 and June 7, 2026, covering more than 3.8 lakh answer books. The process followed concerns over the board’s new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and was conducted under the supervision of government agencies and IIT experts. CBSE said the portal remained operational despite cyber threats and clarified that the “Roll Number Not Found” message appli…
- 3 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 12:36pm -
- newMessi GOAT tour fiasco: Ex-minister Aroop Biswas' urgent hearing plea rejected by Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court refused to urgently hear a petition by former minister Aroop Biswas seeking to quash an FIR against him for criminal intimidation. The court directed Biswas to follow the regular legal process, suggesting he seek anticipatory bail instead, as the FIR was filed six months after the alleged incident.
- 3 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 12:31pm -
- newFour walls, soaring costs: Why is your housing dream getting costlier
Housing affordability has plunged globally, hitting young people and vulnerable groups hardest. Soaring property prices and rising rents outpace incomes, with India's major cities facing a severe crunch. Experts cite urbanization and supply shortages. Governments must integrate housing with other strategies and boost construction to address this growing crisis.
- 3 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 12:25pm -
- new‘He deserves his place’: De Villiers backs selectors' bold call on Sooryavanshi
South African legend AB de Villiers lauded India's decision to select 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for international duty, calling it a "brave" and "right call." De Villiers believes Sooryavanshi possesses the talent to succeed across formats, though he acknowledged the unique challenges of Test cricket. The young prodigy's selection follows a dominant performance in IPL 2026.
- 3 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 12:18pm -
- newClashes in PoK: Protest turns violent as three civilians among seven killed, over 60 injured
- 3 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 12:01pm -
- newRare visit: China's Xi Jinping meets North Korea's Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang
Chinese President Xi Jinping began a state visit to North Korea, meeting with leader Kim Jong Un to strengthen strategic ties. Xi emphasized their "unbreakable and enduring" friendship and commitment to regional peace. The visit occurs amid heightened tensions and North Korea's non-negotiable stance on its nuclear program.
- 3 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 11:53am -
- newModern-day Brahmastra? How hypersonic missiles could change the rules of war
India is rapidly advancing in hypersonic weapon technology, achieving a significant scramjet breakthrough. This development positions the nation among global leaders like the US, China, and Russia, who are all racing to develop these near-unstoppable weapons. Hypersonic systems, flying above Mach 5, pose a new era of warfare, demanding advanced defense strategies.
- 4 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 11:50am -
- newSaleem Safi walks off without review as animated scenes unfold near Afghan dugout
India tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan, enforcing the follow-on after a dominant first innings. The morning session was marked by a significant DRS blunder from Afghanistan, where a batter walked off without a review, only for replays to show the decision would have been overturned. Debutant Manav Suthar impressed with six wickets.
- 4 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 11:42am -
- newShaurya Shikhar couldn't crack IIT-JEE; at 26, he surprised father with Rs 55 lakh BMW
Ankur Warikoo's viral LinkedIn post highlights Shaurya Shikhar's journey from failing IIT-JEE and feeling inadequate to earning a seven-figure monthly income and gifting his father a ₹55 lakh BMW. The story emphasizes that life eventually works out, urging readers to keep moving forward through difficult times, a message resonating widely online.
- 4 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 11:38am -
- newSuthar scripts history on debut, registers best bowling figures in 38 years
Manav Suthar enjoyed a dream Test debut against Afghanistan, claiming 6/33. The 23-year-old registered the best bowling figures in an innings on Test debut by an Indian in 38 years. It is the best since Narendra Hirwani's 8/61 against West Indies in 1988. The left-arm spinner helped bowl Afghanistan out for 152 and joined an elite list featuring Hirwani, R Ashwin, Dilip Doshi and Syed Abid Ali.
- 4 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 11:33am -
- newJahangir Khan, TMC's 'Pushpa', arrested at India-Nepal border on 'extortion' charges
The arrest comes weeks after Calcutta high court's vacation bench refused to extend the interim protection in five FIRs granted to the TMC strongman. Justice Partha Sarathi Chatterjee referred the matter to a regular bench. Earlier, Khan was granted interim protection by Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya till May 26, considering the repolls there on May 21.
- 4 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 11:07am -
- new'Rahul lacks consistency': Anti-Congress posters surface as INDIA bloc meets
Posters targeting the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, appeared on multiple roundabouts in New Delhi ahead of the INDIA bloc meeting on Monday. The posters highlighted past statements by Opposition leaders against the Congress MP.
- 4 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 11:04am -
- newKhalistanis flags, Indira Gandhi assassination tableau on display at Sikh parade in Canada
- 4 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 11:02am -
- newINDIA bloc meets today: Who's attending and who's skipping the key huddle
- 4 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 10:59am -
- newShould women work? Edelweiss MF CEO asks as India's birth rate falls
India's fertility rate has dropped below replacement level, prompting a new economic discussion. Radhika Gupta emphasizes that with fewer births, worker productivity, skills, and female workforce participation become crucial growth drivers. The challenge lies in making careers and family life sustainable together, requiring robust childcare and care infrastructure, akin to traditional economic development.
- 5 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 10:34am -
- newStock market crash today: Rs 5 lakh crore wealth gone! Top reasons for fall
Selling was widespread across the market. Every stock in the Sensex basket traded in negative territory. The weakness was equally visible beyond the benchmark indices. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 both lost more than 1%, reflecting a broad risk-off mood among investors.
- 5 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 10:25am -
- newAkshay Kumar on why he does not take credit when he gives back to community
Akshay Kumar revealed on 'Aap Ki Adaalat' why he prefers not to publicize his extensive charitable contributions, amounting to over ₹76 crore for various causes. He believes it's a privilege to serve and would feel foolish boasting about it. Kumar also addressed being called 'money-minded,' highlighting his hard work and status as a top taxpayer.
- 5 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 10:21am -
- new‘I don’t have to change’: Shreyas embraces India captaincy challenge in his own way
Shreyas Iyer embraces his new role as India's T20I captain, vowing to remain true to his personality and competitive Mumbai upbringing. He believes his inherent winning mindset will guide him, seeing the captaincy as a significant challenge. This appointment marks a strong comeback for Iyer, who now leads the team after a period out of T20I plans.
- 6 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 9:42am -
- newWoman gym trainer, father accused of converting UP bizman's son to Islam
Uttar Pradesh Police apprehended two individuals in Shamli for a forced religious conversion plot involving emotional entrapment and blackmail for financial gain. This incident is part of a larger crackdown, with 16 arrests made across the district in various cases, including narcotics, theft, and attempted murder. Authorities are committed to combating illegal activities and urge public cooperation.
- 6 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 9:33am -
- new'Why are you asking this question?': Harmanpreet puts reporter in awkward spot - Watch
Ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup in England, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur shut down a reporter asking if this was her final tournament, bluntly counter-questioning if she should retire. India is placed in a demanding Group A alongside heavyweights like Australia and South Africa, and begins its campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 14.
- 6 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 8:54am -
- newBibi defies Trump's call for restraint; Israel & Iran trade blows: How the sudden flare-up unfolded
The strikes could also derailed United States presdient Donald Trump's last-ditch effort to find an off ramp in the war by negotiating a nuclear deal with Iran. Trump, who had been breathing down the Netanyahu's neck to restrain from hostilites, in a recent interview spoke on how he "calls the shot", affirming that Netanyahu must accept the Iran deal to put cessation to the bloody war.
- 7 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 8:36am -
- newWatch: Indigo stepladder crashes into parked Air India aircraft at Delhi airport
Strong winds and rain at Delhi airport caused a passenger stepladder to roll into a parked Air India aircraft. The sudden weather event also blew ground support equipment into three other Air India planes, damaging them and forcing them out of service. No injuries were reported during the chaotic incident.
- 7 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 8:15am -
- newWatch: Earthquake in Philippines leaves 15 dead, 200 injured, tsunami warning in many countries
A powerful 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, causing buildings to collapse and triggering tsunami warnings. High school and university structures were among those damaged, with viral videos showing crumbling buildings. Authorities issued tsunami warnings for the Philippines and neighboring Indonesia, with potential waves exceeding one meter.
- 8 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 7:15am -
- newAfter murder, stayed 30 mins, changed: DU prof’s tenants killed her, brought minor son to 'blend in'
A Delhi University professor's murder in east Delhi has been linked to a multi-crore ancestral property in West Bengal. Police arrested a couple from Bardhaman and apprehended their minor son, alleging they killed the professor after she refused to sell her share of the inherited property.
- 8 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 6:56am -
- newNo phone, internet, housed at secret location: NEET paper setters to be in lockdown till re-exam
- 13 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 2:39am -
- new4 bullets for wife, 7 for son: Gurgaon security officer held for double murder
A shocking incident unfolded in Gurgaon's Ashok Vihar Phase 3 where a security officer allegedly shot his wife and son dead following a heated family argument. The 56-year-old man reportedly used his licensed revolver after his son intervened in a dispute between his parents. Police have taken the accused into custody.
- 15 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 12:44am -
- newHidden victims: Air pollution may harm babies before birth
- 16 hours ago 7 Jun 26, 11:37pm -
- newNew policy redrawing curricula: French, German find themselves out of class
- 16 hours ago 7 Jun 26, 11:37pm -
- newEx-principal’s passion takes root, barren Madhya Pradesh hill turns plantation
Inspired by Assam's "Forest Man," retired principal SL Garg transformed a barren Madhya Pradesh hillock into a thriving 50,000-tree plantation over a decade. Keshar Parvat now boasts over 600 plant species, including exotic fruits and saffron, demonstrating successful ecological restoration and the potential for widespread greening.
- 16 hours ago 7 Jun 26, 11:18pm -
- newTMC neta accused of graft tonsured, paraded with garland of shoes by villagers, arrested
A Trinamool leader accused of extensive corruption, including embezzlement and land grabbing, was publicly humiliated by villagers in Howrah. Residents shaved his head, garbed him in a shoe garland, and paraded him before handing him over to the police, who have since arrested him.
- 16 hours ago 7 Jun 26, 11:01pm -
- newSon caught cheating, cop ‘vandalises’ Dehradun college office, threatens teachers
A police sub-inspector and four associates allegedly stormed a Dehradun polytechnic college, vandalizing property and threatening staff after his son was caught cheating. CCTV footage captured both the cheating incident and the subsequent alleged assault. Both parties have filed FIRs, and the SI has been suspended pending investigation.
- 17 hours ago 7 Jun 26, 10:08pm -
- Meta's highest-paid employee’s 'health message' to Anthropic, OpenAI & Google
Meta's top AI executive, Alexandr Wang, revealed the company's strategy to challenge rivals like OpenAI and Google by focusing on health-related AI capabilities. While acknowledging current models aren't top-tier, Wang highlighted Meta's commitment to advancing AI for health applications, aiming to integrate these features into popular platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
- 3 days ago 5 Jun 26, 10:31am -