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In this issue

June 16, 2025

At Least Four Dead in Maha Bridge Collapse

AT least four persons died and several others were feared swept away after a crowded 30-year-old iron bridge over the Indrayani river collapsed in Pimpri Chinchwad of Maharashtra on Sunday afternoon.

1 mins

No clarity yet on identity of 18 Air India crash victims

DAYS after the horrific AI-171 air crash here, there is still no clear word on the toll and identity of the deceased.

1 mins

Punjab, Haryana asked to reconsider ethanol fees

THE Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has instructed the governments of Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh to reconsider the fees levied on ethanol production in their excise policies, as it contributes to the increased cost of ethanol-blended petrol.

1 mins

Diplomacy Begins as Trump Talks Peace, Both Sides Attack Oil Infra

US prez reiterates claim he stopped India-Pak conflict; Israel, Iran launch day-time strikes

2 mins

7 Killed as Helicopter Carrying Pilgrims from Kedarnath Crashes at Gaurikund

ALL seven persons on a helicopter en route to Guptkashi from the shrine of Kedarnath were killed when it crashed at Gaurikund area of Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district around 5:30 am on Sunday.

1 mins

Two electrocuted as rain, storm wreak havoc in city

TWO men were electrocuted in southwest Delhi's RK Puram after a tree, uprooted by rain and strong winds, brought down a live power line on Sunday.

1 mins

AAP blames negligence after child drowns

THE AAP has blamed the MCD for the tragic death of a six-year-old boy who drowned at a community centre swimming pool in Pitampura.

1 mins

Separate House Secretariat: A Financial Burden

In the past 100-odd days, what could not be missed was the functioning of the Delhi Assembly secretariat running in top gear.

3 mins

GST dept busts ₹14 cr refund fraud, ₹1.16 cr retrieved

THE Department of Trade and Taxes, Government of Delhi, has uncovered a major case of Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund fraud amounting to nearly ₹14 crore.

1 mins

Sarojini traders oppose NDMC vending survey

TRADERS at Sarojini Nagar Market have raised objections to a recent NDMC survey aimed at reassigning vending zones, calling it ill-planned and impractical.

1 mins

Haryana govt will fully cooperate in Delhi's development, says CM

Rekha calls Punjab CM Mann a mask, says his govt is controlled by Delhi AAP leaders

2 mins

Fake cancer drugs racket uncovered in crackdown

AFTER a series of raids by Delhi Police that busted a racket selling counterfeit cancer medicines, the Drugs Control Department has launched a city-wide crackdown to capture dealers of fake drugs.

1 mins

Hindu Munnani Conference: HC Eases Restrictions

FOLLOWING objections raised by Hindu Munnani regarding six of the 52 conditions imposed by the Madurai city police for the outfit's spiritual conference 'Muruga Bhakthargalin Aanmeega Maanaadu', which is slated to take place on June 22, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court relaxed some of the conditions and advised the organisers to ensure communal harmony is maintained during the event.

1 mins

Two workers die due to electrocution

TRAGICALLY, two workers from Theethipalayam, the outskirts of the city, died on Sunday after being electrocuted in a house.

1 mins

Downpour claims 3 lives in Uttara Kannada dist

HEAVY rains continued to disrupt normal life across Dakshina Kannada on Sunday with the district witnessing landslides and damage to houses.

1 mins

Two more die of diarrhoea in Odisha's Jajpur district

TWO more people died in the diarrhoea outbreak in Odisha's Jajpur district, with over 200 people still undergoing treatment, officials said on Sunday.

1 mins

In 2026, PMK will be part of coalition govt in Tamil Nadu, says Anbumani

EVEN as the war over coalition government in 2026 is on between the supporters of the AIADMK and the BJP on social media, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Sunday said the state will see a coalition government after the 2026 Assembly elections and his party will be part of it.

2 mins

Ravada Gets New Assignment, Kerala Top Cop Race Takes Turn

The process to select a new state police chief to replace Shaik Darvesh Saheb, who will hang up his boots on June 30, has taken an interesting turn.

1 mins

PM to release Majhi govt's 'Odisha Vision 2036' docu during state visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 'Odisha Vision-2036' document at the BJP government's first anniversary celebration in the state, on June 20.

1 mins

Naidu Seeks ₹150 Crore From Centre

Seeks support for tobacco procurement, GST cut on mango pulp & import duties on palm oil

2 mins

Roots of a Devolution Showdown

Few countries manage to navigate the asymmetry of a political majority being vastly poorer than an economic minority. Without political settlement, this is an existential threat

4 mins

Confronting Life's Fragility With Ancient Wisdom

A poignant meme is presently doing the rounds on social media about the uncertainty of life: that you go on a holiday and get massacred, you go on a honeymoon and get murdered, you fly out on a trip abroad, and your plane crashes; you mind your own business in your hostel when the sky literally falls on your head as a doomed plane.

3 mins

Embassy in Iran issues advisory to students, Omar seeks evacuation

As tensions escalate in the Iran-Israel conflict, the Indian Embassy in Iran has stepped up efforts to ensure the safety of Indian nationals, particularly students residing in the region.

1 mins

Hate politics hampering care to migrants: Lancet

POLITICAL narratives relying on hate, which get amplified by the media, are making it tough to protect migration, making it challenging to help refugees with health issues, according to a latest article in The Lancet.

2 mins

Will build global consensus on combating terror: Modi

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday departed for a three-nation tour, highlighting the trip as an opportunity to thank partner countries for their continued support in India's fight against cross-border terrorism and to build global consensus on combating terrorism in all its forms.

1 mins

IMD Sounds Flash Flood Alert for Northeast & South India

As the monsoon gained momentum after a two-week lull, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a flash flood alert for northeast and south India.

1 mins

Cong Says India-Canada Relations Deteriorated, Rakes Silence on Manipur

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a three-nation tour, the Congress on Sunday targeted him for ignoring 'agony' and 'sufferings' of people in Manipur, where ethnic violence continues unabated since May 2023.

1 mins

Rules eased for scientific equipment purchase to boost research: Minister

SCIENCE and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh announced a series of reforms to enhance the \"ease of innovation\" and \"ease of doing research\".

1 mins

Sikh radical behind murder flees to UAE

SELF-styled Sikh radical leader Amritpal Singh Mehron — prime accused in the murder of content creator Kanchan Kumari — has reportedly fled to the United Arab Emirates.

1 mins

Op Sindoor sent out a stern message to terrorists: Shah

INDIA'S blood is not meant to be shed. Whosoever dares, would invite punishment in equal measure, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

1 mins

Reforms to Ensure Land Rights for 47K Indigenous Families in Bodoland

In Assam's Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), a series of land reforms is now paving the way for renewed dignity and empowerment of the landless indigenous population.

1 mins

Scheduled Castes Panel Issues Notice to Lalu Over Ambedkar Photo Row

The State Commission for Scheduled Castes in Bihar on Sunday issued a notice to RJD chief Lalu Prasad after a video purportedly showing him with a portrait of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar placed at his feet went viral on social media.

1 mins

In a 1st, Japan technique to help boost forest cover outside Palamu reserve

THE forest officials will adopt the 'Miyawaki Technique' developed in Japan to increase forest cover over the barren land on the outskirts of the Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Jharkhand.

1 mins

Use Hindi, not Urdu or Persian: Raj to police

The Rajasthan government has directed the police department to remove all Urdu and Persian words in official documents and replace them with Hindi.

1 mins

DNA tests identify 80 plane crash victims; 33 bodies handed over

PMO team led by PK Mishra lands in Ahmedabad to monitor rescue, relief work and probe

2 mins

Saudi Arabia Executes Journo Jailed for Tweets, Say Activists

A prominent Saudi journalist who was arrested in 2018 and convicted on terrorism and treason charges has been executed, the kingdom said.

1 mins

Will stop if Israel does so, says Iran; Netanyahu rejects deescalation call

Israel says it attacked Mashhad airport; eases air raid warning, allows people to leave shelters

2 mins

Russian drone attacks intensify near Ukraine's Sumy as troops advance

Despite the driving rain, a few elderly residents wander into the streets of Stetskivka in northeast Ukraine to catch a yellow bus to go shopping in nearby Sumy, the regional capital.

1 mins

Israeli Military Kills 16, Most Hit Near Aid Distribution Site

GAZA's civil defence agency said 16 people were killed in Israeli military operations in the Palestinian territory on Sunday, most of them while waiting for aid.

1 mins

AI: Caregiver assigned to every affected family

Air India on Sunday said that more than 400 family members of the deceased passengers and crew members have reached Ahmedabad and are being assisted by their teams on the ground.

1 mins

Former CEO sues RR Kabel, seeks ₹25 crore

RR Kabel Limited on Sunday informed the exchanges that its former CEO, Dinesh Aggarwal, has filed a commercial suit seeking a damage of ₹25 crore against the company before the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, alleging premature and wrongful termination of his employment.

1 mins

Investors Need To Build Resilience

Most of us want some certainty in our planning.

2 mins

Why Urban India's Woes Hurting Growth

The Indian urban consumer is struggling.

2 mins

How to maximise your income tax refunds

Experts say taxpayers have to file returns on time and before submitting they need to double-check all details

2 mins

SpiceJet Offers Equity to Carlyle Against $121 Mn Lease Obligations

DEBT-RIDDEN budget airline SpiceJet Limited will issue equity shares of the company to Carlyle Aviation Management Limited (CAML) in lieu of outstanding aircraft lease obligations totaling $121 million as of March 31, 2025.

1 mins

Hero FinCorp Garners ₹260 Crore From Investors

Hero FinCorp, the financial services division of two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp, has raised ₹260 crore in a pre-IPO placement round.

1 mins

Hope To Bring TT Back To Its Former Glory

VITA Dani, an entrepreneur who co-founded Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT)—a franchise-based table tennis tournament played annually, is delighted with how the sixth season has transpired.

4 mins

U Mumba, the ultimate champions

BERNADETTE Szocs generated plenty of buzz on Sunday. The paddler from Romania put up a five-star performance to help U Mumba TT clinch their first-ever title at the Ultimate Table Tennis at the EKA Arena here.

2 mins

Rainbow Nation Rejoice

Ex-coach Domingo former all-rounder Peterson make sense of what the WTC win means

3 mins

Club World Cup: Messi denied late winner

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a 0-0 draw by Egyptian side Al Ahly on Saturday as FIFA's new 32-team tournament got off to a smooth start in front of 60,927 fans in Florida.

1 mins

Want to Build Secure Environment

INDIA Test captain Shubman Gill has said that he wants to build a team culture where everyone is happy and secure. The 25-year-old Punjab batter will lead the country in the longest format for the first time in England this Friday.

1 mins

MEMORY'S LOOSE ENDS

Delhi-born musician Jayant Sankla reflects on unspoken feelings with latest song 'Musalsal', early memories with his late bandmate, and why he's not chasing fame

3 mins

Be As Cool As A Cucumber!

This year has been particularly a scorcher and a surprise with the onslaught of the sun coming on full on in Spring instead of Summer, and the temperatures soaring to 45 degrees in April when we were just about getting to enjoy Spring!

3 mins

Juliana Canfield to play lead role in Warner Bros' film FAST

JULIANA Canfield, fresh off her Tony Award nomination for Broadway's Stereophonic and known for her role in HBO's Succession, has secured a lead role alongside Brandon Sklenar in Warner Bros' upcoming action thriller FAST.

1 mins

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