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Monsoon drenches south and northeast, Kerala late, north swelters
India faces a meteorological paradox in 2026, with the Southwest Monsoon triggering destructive deluges in some regions while others endure relentless, life-threatening heatwaves.
Maharashtra plans tighter leases for 16 Mumbai gymkhanas, collector oversight
The Maharashtra government has proposed stricter lease renewal terms for Mumbai’s 16 gymkhanas, including mandatory inclusion of the district collector on their management boards.
UPSC Prelims results expected June 10 on upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in
The UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 result is expected by June 10. Qualified candidates will proceed to the Main Examination starting August 21, 2026.
Nepal FM Shisir Khanal visits New Delhi to boost ties
India and Nepal engaged in discussions to enhance bilateral ties and development cooperation following Nepal's new government assuming office.
Revanth Reddy says HYDRAA recovered 1,045 acres worth 60,000 cr
HYDRAA, a Telangana government agency, has reclaimed and protected encroached lands and lakebeds worth over ₹1 lakh crore since its formation in July 2024.
Gujarat's Gir National Park reports 11 deaths and 12 recoveries
Twelve Asiatic lions treated for a tick-borne parasitic infection have been released back into the wild after successful recovery, with five others still under observation.
Maharashtra government withdraws Devasthan Inams Abolition Bill 2026 amid uproar
The Maharashtra government has withdrawn the Devasthan Inams Abolition Act, 2026 draft following strong opposition from temple trusts and right-wing organizations.
PM Modi calls 2020s a decade of disasters in Surat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing an event in Surat, highlighted global crises and urged India to prioritize green energy and energy self-reliance.
Mumbai traffic police tell apps to drop 10-minute delivery guarantees
Mumbai traffic police have instructed food and grocery delivery platforms to halt time-based deliveries, citing safety concerns and rising traffic violations by delivery personnel.
NTA plans 0 trust architecture after NEET-UG 2026 paper leak
In response to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, the NTA plans to implement a "zero-trust architecture," ensuring question setters remain unaware of the exam their questions target.
Cockroach Janta Party holds Delhi protest demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke led a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over examination irregularities.
Gurugram masked robbers hold retired colonel's family hostage, steal 15L
Four masked suspects held a retired colonel's family hostage in Gurugram, escaping with ₹15 lakh worth of cash and jewellery after breaking into their Sector 23 residence.
Navsari Parsi woman cremated with Hindu rituals after communities refused
A 55-year-old Parsi woman in Gujarat, married to a Muslim man, was denied funeral rites by both communities and was ultimately cremated as per Hindu rituals.
Faridabad man falsely recorded as dead denied Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun
A 56-year-old Faridabad man discovered he was declared dead in government records while applying for wedding aid, leading to financial struggles and prolonged bureaucratic hurdles.
India's Supreme Court backs real money bans, confirms 28% GST
The Supreme Court upheld State laws banning real-money gaming, citing their legislative competence to regulate betting and gambling under public order concerns.
S Jaishankar meets Nepal's Shishir Khanal, criminal assistance pact effective
India and Nepal pledged to elevate bilateral ties, focusing on development cooperation, connectivity, energy, trade, and tackling cross-border crimes.
Maharashtra ministers visit after rains, hailstorms damage nearly 1L acres
Unseasonal rains and hailstorms on Thursday and Friday damaged nearly one lakh acres of farmland in Maharashtra, prompting government officials to assess the extensive crop losses.
Diesel shortage in Pune hospitals threatens ICUs and ventilators
Private hospitals in Pune are struggling to maintain critical services as fuel stations halt diesel sales in cans, following district authorities' directives.
Upendra Dwivedi unveils Indian Army Strategic Guidelines 2047 for future-readiness
General Upendra Dwivedi introduced the Indian Army Strategic Guidelines 2047, outlining a transformative roadmap to modernize the force and address emerging security challenges.
Morbi Halvad highway crash kills 5, 2 critically injured
Five people died and two sustained serious injuries when their car collided with a dumper truck on the Morbi-Halvad Highway in Gujarat's Morbi district on June 6, 2026.
JNU teachers' association asks Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign
The JNUTA has demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, citing examination irregularities and centralisation under the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Aroop Biswas summoned over Salt Lake Lionel Messi event
Former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas has been summoned by police on June 8 over allegations of mismanagement and ticket black-marketing at a Lionel Messi event.
Nor'wester strikes Bhubaneswar, 200+ trees down and temperature drops 14°C
A powerful nor'wester storm with winds up to 100 kmph hit Bhubaneswar, killing one person, uprooting over 200 trees, and causing widespread damage.
India's fertility rate falls to 1.9, below replacement level
India's Total Fertility Rate has fallen to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1, signaling demographic changes that caught Elon Musk's attention due to global implications.
Rajasthan: 35-year-old Mahant murdered inside 'math', family demands justice
A 35-year-old Mahant of the historic Chandrasel Math in Kota, Rajasthan, was brutally murdered late Friday night.
Cockroach Janta Party protests at Jantar Mantar, demands Pradhan's resignation
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, has staged a massive protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Medical tourism racket links being probed in Hauz Rani fire
Delhi Police are now probing Lavkesh Bajaj, the owner of a B&B in Hauz Rani, where a devastating fire killed 21 people.
'Dharmendra Pradhan must resign': Abhijeet Dipke arrives for CJP protest
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), made his first public appearance in India after returning from the United States.
Punjab: 9 dead, several injured in truck-pickup van collision
A tragic accident occurred on the Ferozepur-Fazilka road in Punjab, early Saturday morning.
India's tallest building to come up in this city
India's tallest building is set to come up in Gurugram's proposed Global City project.
Monsoon reaches South India, heavy rainfall expected in Kerala, Karnataka
The southwest monsoon has reached South India, bringing widespread rainfall to southern and coastal regions.
'Cockroach Janta Party' to protest in Delhi; says permission received
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is set to hold a major protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Madras HC's 'autocratic India' warning after SC delays election petition
The Madras High Court has expressed concern over the six-year delay in deciding an appeal related to the 2016 Radhapuram Assembly election dispute.
Pune mulls alternate-day water supply as Khadakwasla dam depletes
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is considering implementing an alternate-day water supply system for the city from next week.
FIR against 'Khan Sir' after vandalism at his coaching center
Faisal Khan, popularly known as "Khan Sir," and two of his security guards have been named in a First Information Report (FIR) after a firing incident at the Khan Global Studies Institute in Patna.
DU professor's murder: 2 masked visitors may hold key
Debosmita Paul, an assistant professor at Shivaji College in Delhi University, was found murdered in her apartment on Thursday.
For 94th anniversary, IAF plans flypast over Ganga, Kashi Vishwanath
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to hold its Air Force Day flypast over Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, this year.
Ebola scare in Rajasthan after woman shows symptoms
A woman from Uganda has been isolated in Jaipur, Rajasthan after she showed symptoms similar to the Ebola virus disease.
India deepens ethanol shift with E85 petrol launch
India will launch E85 petrol, an 80-85% ethanol-blended transport fuel, on Friday.
Delhi HC refuses to hear plea against 'Cockroach party' protest
The Delhi High Court has declined to hear a petition concerning law and order issues related to the Cockroach Janta Party's planned protest at Jantar Mantar on June 6.
Delhi fire: Owner had prior arrest in fake passport case
Lavkesh Bajaj, the 60-year-old owner of Flourish Stays B&B in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar, was arrested on Wednesday evening after a devastating fire killed 21 people.
India not yet ready to become 'Vishwaguru': RSS chief
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that India is not yet ready to become a "Vishwaguru," or world leader.
Mohali man stabs ex-lover 20 times, then slashes own throat
In a shocking incident in Mohali, Punjab, a woman was brutally stabbed to death by her former lover at their workplace.
Manipur: 3 civilians shot dead, several houses set ablaze
A fresh wave of violence erupted in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Friday, killing three civilians and damaging several homes.
'Don't come to airport': CJP founder's U-turn for supporters
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has asked his supporters not to gather at Delhi's airport when he returns from the United States on Saturday.
Southwest monsoon to cover entire south Bay of Bengal soon
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the southwest monsoon will advance into more parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in the coming days.
Massive fire reported at Noida high-rise building, another at PG
Two separate fire incidents were reported in Noida on Friday morning.
Delhi: 42-year-old college professor found dead, blood stains all around
Debosmita Paul, a 42-year-old assistant professor in the Department of English at Shivaji College, was found dead in her apartment in East Delhi's Vasundhara Enclave on Thursday.
What is B&B policy the Delhi government is withdrawing
The Delhi government has decided to scrap its Bed and Breakfast (B&B) policy, a day after a fire at Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar killed 21 people.
After TCS Nashik, fresh religious conversion allegations surface at Wipro
A former employee of a Pune-based information technology company has alleged she was subjected to mental harassment and religious conversion pressure at work.
Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR as monsoon arrives
Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi NCR, including Malviya Nagar, where a massive fire at a hotel killed 21 people and INA.
Uttarkashi trekker went missing 6 days ago, now friends detained
An extensive search operation is underway for Babita Pandey, a 24-year-old MBA student from Nainital, who went missing on a trek to Dayara Bugyal in Uttarkashi six days ago.
Major fire breaks out at Hyderabad shopping complex
A major fire broke out at a shopping complex on Ameerpet Main Road in Hyderabad, creating panic among the residents of one of the city's busiest commercial areas.
Delhi hotel fire: 8 family members visiting ailing father killed
The massive fire at a hotel in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar claimed the lives of 21 people on Wednesday. Among them were eight members of a Gurugram family.
Monsoon arrives in Kerala: Heavy rains expected till June 9
The southwest monsoon has officially set in over Kerala, three days later than usual, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Thursday.
PM Modi meets Venezuela's acting president; discusses energy security, trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met with the acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, in New Delhi.
'No courage for NEET re-test': Student dies by suicide
A National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant, Akanksha Chaturvedi, died by suicide in Nagpur on May 20 after allegedly falling into depression following the cancellation of the medical entrance examination.
'Didn't get NOC, fled after fire': Delhi hotel owner admits
Lavkesh Bajaj, the owner of the Flourish Stay bed-and-breakfast in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, has been arrested after a devastating fire at his hotel killed 21 people.
4 killed in massive fire at Bihar hospital's ICU ward
A major fire broke out at the Prasad Hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on Thursday.
Delhi restaurant fire: Of 21 deceased, 15 were foreign nationals
As many as 21 people were killed and more than 40 others rescued after a fire broke out at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning.
Mumbai has just 45 days of water left
Mumbai is staring at a serious water crisis as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted below-average rainfall.
Kerala HC grants relief to Monalisa's husband in kidnapping case
The Kerala High Court has granted transit bail to Farmaan Khan, the husband of Monalisa, who gained fame at the Kumbh Mela, in a kidnapping case filed by her father.
21 killed after fire at restaurant in Delhi's Malviya Nagar
At least 21 people have been killed after a fire broke out at the Lemon Green Restaurant in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, on Wednesday morning. The restaurant is located in the basement of a hotel building.
Students protest outside Khan Sir's coaching center after firing incident
A massive student protest broke out in Patna on Wednesday, a day after an alleged firing incident outside educator Khan Sir's coaching center.
1.5M hits in 2 minutes: CBSE's re-evaluation portal faces cyberattack
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reported multiple cyberattack attempts on its re-evaluation portal.
'If you have fever, diarrhea....': Health Ministry issues Ebola advisory
The Union Ministry of Health has issued an advisory for Indians in light of the increasing number of Ebola cases in some African nations.
Dehradun woman locked in toilet for months, beaten by in-laws
A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged from Dehradun, where a woman was allegedly locked in a room and toilet for 10 months, a report by NDTV stated.
'Burned, suffocated, beaten': Kerala toddler dies after stepfather's brutal torture
A 1.5-year-old boy was allegedly tortured for almost two months and killed by his stepfather in Kerala's Nedumangad.
Bhopal: CBI court sends Samarth, Giribala to 14-day judicial custody
A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Bhopal has sent Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh to 14-day judicial custody. The duo is accused in the alleged dowry death of Twisha Sharma, who was married to Samarth.
Southwest monsoon to finally hit Kerala around June 4: IMD
The southwest monsoon is expected to hit Kerala on June 4, 2026, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.
NIA probes Al Qaeda, Hamas links in Pahalgam terror attack
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has opened a new line of inquiry in the Pahalgam terror attack case by probing possible links between Pakistan-backed terror networks and Hamas.
Foreigners in India must register before 180-day mark: New rules
The Union Home Ministry has revised the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025.
Harassed over unpaid school fees, Punjab student dies by suicide
A 17-year-old student of Disciplined Disciple International School in Fatehgarh Churian, Punjab, died by suicide after allegedly being harassed over unpaid school fees.
5 new judges take oath in Supreme Court
Five new judges were sworn in at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, taking the court closer to its full sanctioned strength of 38 judges.
Monsoon's Kerala date postponed, weak onset predicted by IMD
The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) latest weather model forecasts a delayed monsoon onset over Kerala.
Bhopal: Key witness in Twisha Sharma case attacked, threatened
A key witness in the Twisha Sharma death case was allegedly attacked by friends of her husband, Samarth Singh, in Bhopal.
Myanmar won't allow anti-India activities on its soil: President Hlaing
Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Myanmar's territory will not be used against India's security interests.
Modi meets Myanmar president as India seeks rare earths trade
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, who is on a five-day visit to India from May 30 to June 3, met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday at Hyderabad House.
3 workers killed after toxic gas leak at Ludhiana factory
A suspected toxic gas leak at a nuts-and-bolts manufacturing factory in Ludhiana, Punjab, has left three workers dead and two others hospitalized.
CBI recreates Twisha Sharma's final moments using 80kg dummy
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recreated the last moments of Noida-based actor-model Twisha Sharma, who was found hanging at her in-laws' home in Bhopal on May 12.
Why cockroach party founder has decided to return to India
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has announced his return to India from the United States of America on June 6. This will be his first visit since he launched the satirical political outfit.
SC rejects urgent hearing of plea seeking computer-based NEET-UG re-exam
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition seeking to conduct the re-examination of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-UG 2026 in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
'If positive news not reported, youngsters may follow cockroach': VP
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan has warned that if positive news is not reported adequately, youngsters may end up following the "cockroach."