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Myanmar assures India to push connectivity projects, stalled due to active hostilities, to completion: MEA

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 5:54:52 PM IST

Myanmar on Monday assured India it will do "everything" to push two key connectivity projects, stalled due to active hostilities in the Southeast Asian nation, to completion during the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Myanmar U ... read..

United Doctors Front alleges exclusion from Parliamentary panel meeting on NEET, submits demand to dissolve NTA

By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 5:54:43 PM IST

The United Doctors Front (UDF) on Monday alleged that its representatives were not allowed to participate in a Parliamentary Standing Committee meeting on the NEET UG exam, despite being listed among the witnesses in the official notice. ... read..

India emerging as key player in global manufacturing supply chains despite receiving lower industrial subsidies than China: OECD

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 5:54:41 PM IST

India is emerging as an increasingly important player in global manufacturing supply chains despite receiving significantly lower governmental support than Chinese firms, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has said. ... read..

First tranche of Bilateral Trade Agreement with US will be concluded as soon as possible: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 5:24:49 PM IST

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said first tranche of the Bilateral Trade Agreement with US will be concluded as soon as possible and the members of the US team have begun arriving in the national capital for a three-day meeting. ... read..

"Excited to bring world's biggest sporting spectacles to Indian audiences": Zee CEO Punit Goenka after securing FIFA broadcasting rights till 2034

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 5:24:42 PM IST

Zee Entertainment Enterprises CEO Punit Goenka on Monday expressed excitement over the company's strategic partnership with FIFA, saying it will bring one of the world's biggest sporting spectacles to Indian audiences. ... read..

Sanjay Lohiya assumes charge as Secretary, Department of Financial Services

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 5:24:37 PM IST

Sanjay Lohiya, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch (Assam-Meghalaya cadre), on Monday assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS) in the Finance Ministry. ... read..

NEET UG paper leak case: Court sends Dr Shirure, Tejas Shah, and Manisha Hawaldar in judicial custody

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 4:54:56 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Monday remanded Dr Manoj Shirure, Tejas Harshad Kumar Shah and Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar in judicial custody after CBI interrogation. They have been arrested in the NEET UG Paper leak case. ... read..

India, Myanmar to stay in touch on issue of critical minerals, rare earths; take cooperation forward: MEA

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 4:54:41 PM IST

India and Myanmar on Monday agreed to maintain close engagement on matters related to critical minerals and rare earths, with both countries aiming to take bilateral cooperation forward in these strategic sectors. ... read..

Amit Shah offers heartfelt tribute to singing legend Suman Kalyanpur, says "Indian music industry lost a melodious voice"

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 4:54:34 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday offered his heartfelt tributes following the demise of legendary singer Suman Kalyanpur. ... read..

India, Australia to inaugurate joint staff talks; reaffirm commitment to Quad initiatives

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 4:24:33 PM IST

At the second round of the Defence Minister's dialogue here in the national capital, India and Australia expressed satisfaction on the expansion of military cooperation into new areas. The Joint Statement mentioned that the leaders looked forward to inaug ... read..

"Virat Kohli is a huge name in Australia": Deputy PM Richard Marles

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 4:24:30 PM IST

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles on Monday said that Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli is "a huge name in Australia," while praising the strong ties between the two nations. ... read..

Delhi LG to inaugurate new OPD wing at Primus Hospital on June 2

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 4:24:22 PM IST

Amid the rapidly growing healthcare needs and increasing demand for modern medical facilities in the national capital, especially in South Delhi, residents are set to receive a major new healthcare facility. In this regard, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taran ... read..

James Milner announces retirement from football

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 4:24:18 PM IST

The former Liverpool vice-captain James Milner has hung up his boots after a stellar career spanning more than two decades. ... read..

Zee to broadcast FIFA soccer events in India till 2034

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 3:54:34 PM IST

Zee Entertainment Enterprises on Monday announced that it has acquired Indian broadcast and streaming rights for 39 FIFA events from 2026 to 2034, including the FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup 2030, and FIFA Women's World Cup 2027. ... read..

"Her melodious voice and soulful renditions enriched our cultural world": PM Modi condoles demise of veteran singer Suman Kalyanpur

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 3:24:41 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the demise of veteran singer Suman Kalyanpur, remembering her as an artist whose melodious voice and soulful renditions left a lasting impact on Indian music and cinema. ... read..

Tax experts seek GST refund reforms, petroleum inclusion under GST as collections stay resilient

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 3:24:37 PM IST

Tax experts have called for structural reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, including easing input tax refund provisions, addressing inverted duty structures and bringing petroleum products under GST, even as collections remained strong ... read..

Delhi HC orders takedown of pornographic, deepfake, unauthorised content using Naga Chaitanya's persona; directs compliance within 24 hours

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 3:24:32 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to Telugu film actor Akkineni Naga Chaitanya against the unauthorised use of his name, image, voice, likeness and other personality attributes on pornographic websites, online merchandise platforms and Y ... read..

Reliance Foundations's Rural Transformation Programme shows "upward mobility" with more out of poverty households: ORF report

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 3:24:28 PM IST

Reliance Foundation's Rural Transformation Programme has shown the evidence of improvements in rural well-being in four clusters of Balangir (Odisha), Mandla (Madhya Pradesh), Adoni (Andhra Pradesh), and Radhanpur (Gujarat) over a decade with intervention ... read..

India, Australia set to develop MoU for deepening defence industrial collaboration

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 3:24:20 PM IST

India and Australia announced on Monday that they would begin developing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with regard to the provision of defence articles and services as the next step in deepening defence industrial collaborations. This marks a major ... read..

Asian U20 Athletics Championships: PM Modi congratulates Indian contingent for "outstanding performance"

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 2:24:40 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian contingent for its outstanding performance at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships. ... read..

"Masses suffering": D Raja slams Centre over fuel price hike, says "Modi failed to address crisis"

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 2:24:31 PM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) general secretary D Raja on Monday launched a sharp critique against the central government, alleging a failure to manage the nation's escalating energy crisis. ... read..

Fire erupted at School of Planning and Architecture, not Ministry of Education office: Education Ministry

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 2:24:27 PM IST

Sources at the Ministry of Education on Monday clarified that the fire incident took place at the School of Planning and Architecture and not at the office of the Ministry of Education. ... read..

Mahindra and Manulife Insurance JV moves ahead, gets approval from corporate affairs ministry

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 2:24:23 PM IST

Mahindra Manulife Insurance Limited has been incorporated following approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, marking the next step in the 50:50 joint venture between Mahindra and Manulife announced on November 12, 2025. The new entity will focus o ... read..

Auto sales surge in May: Maruti hits record high, Hyundai, Mahindra and Toyota gain momentum

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 1:54:55 PM IST

Major automotive manufacturers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor India, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Toyota recorded positive growth in their sales figures for May 2026. The rise comes due to sustained domestic demand and strong performances across their respe ... read..

United doctors front presents NEET, NTA reform suggestions before parliamentary panel; calls for new examination body

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 1:54:39 PM IST

The United Doctors Front (UDF) on Monday presented its views and suggestions before the Chairman, Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports regarding the use of pen-and-paper testing versus Compute ... read..

Delhi HC restrains AI deepfakes, unauthorised merchandise and online exploitation of Varun Dhawan's personality rights

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 1:54:37 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to actor Varun Dhawan against the unauthorised commercial exploitation of his personality rights, restraining several websites, social media accounts and online platforms from using his name, image, voic ... read..

Delhi HC judge recuses from hearing Tahir Hussain's bail plea under UAPA in 2020 riots case

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 1:54:34 PM IST

The Delhi High Court judge Justice Amit Sharma recused from hearing the bail plea of Tahir Hussain. Now the matter will be heard by another bench on June 10. ... read..

"CBSE finally acknowledged that system compromised": Jairam Ramesh reiterates demand for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 12:55:18 PM IST

Amid controversy over its On-Screen Marking (OSM), senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday slammed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), stating that the board "finally acknowledged that the system has been compromised". ... read..

GST revenue maintains momentum in May 2026; Gross collection rises 3.2% to Rs 1.94 lakh crore

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 12:55:16 PM IST

GST collections maintained their upward trajectory in May 2026, with gross revenue rising 3.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 1,94,184 crore, compared to Rs 1,88,172 crore in May 2025. ... read..

"India, Australia defence engagements increased...": Rajnath Singh hails Defence Ministers' Dialogue

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 12:55:02 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday hailed the Annual India-Australia Defence Minister's Dialogue and underlined how since its inception last year, ties between the two countries have deepened on the front of military engagements. ... read..

Work, Myths, Markets: What's behind India's declining exclusive breastfeeding?

By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 12:24:51 PM IST

During the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) survey period, 95.6% of infants under six months were being breastfed, which indicates that breastfeeding remains nearly universal in India. However, if exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) under six months has d ... read..

Delhi HC recognises right to be forgotten, says digital records cannot subject individuals to endless reputational harm

By Sushil Batra

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 12:24:44 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has recognised the "Right to Be Forgotten" as an integral facet of the fundamental right to privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution, holding that individuals cannot be condemned to suffer perpetual reputational and personal harm ... read..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 12:24:42 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing on Monday. ... read..

"Trust, dignity, empowerment": PM Modi celebrates 6 years of PM SVANidhi scheme, empowers street vendors

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 12:24:36 PM IST

Marking the sixth anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the program's success in integrating street vendors into the formal financial fold. The Prime Mi ... read..

No negative impact of AI visible yet on software companies' earnings: Report

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 12:24:32 PM IST

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has not yet had a negative impact on the earnings performance of software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies, according to a report by CLSA. ... read..

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles pays tributes at National War Memorial

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 12:24:22 PM IST

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday paid tributes at the National War Memorial here in the national capital. ... read..

"People have decided to uproot Congress govt": Jairam Thakur hails BJP's victory in Himachal municipal corporation polls

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 11:54:35 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Jairam Thakur, on Monday hailed the BJP's victory in three of the four municipal corporation elections, saying that the people have decided to uproot the Congress government in the state. ... read..

PM Modi, Amit Shah extend birthday wishes to Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 11:24:24 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended wishes to Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, appreciating his contribution in improving sports infrastructure in the country. ... read..

New Delhi: Digvijaya Singh to chair Parliamentary panel meeting on NEET exam, NTA today

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 11:24:20 AM IST

Congress MP Digvijaya Singh arrived at the Parliament House Annexe (PHA) to chair the meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, to discuss the use of pen-and-paper testing versus CBT, and views pertaining ... read..

Fire breaks out on the second floor of Ministry of Education office in Delhi

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 11:24:17 AM IST

A fire broke out on the second floor of the Ministry of Education office, Vikas Marg, in Delhi, prompting immediate reaction from the fire services. ... read..

MHA notifies special NIA court in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur for trial of scheduled offences

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 11:24:07 AM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has designated a Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur to exclusively handle cases related to scheduled offences investigated by the agency. ... read..

87% of Indian Gen Z prefer short trips & weekend breaks over long vacations: Report

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 11:24:05 AM IST

The tourism sector is undergoing a dynamic shift as a preference for trips that last under a week, with weekend breaks and short getaways dominate the travel calendar. ... read..

Crude oil prices rise over 2% as Israel expands Lebanon offensive

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 10:54:53 AM IST

Oil prices climbed more than 2 per cent on Monday as the West Asia conflict rages, with Israel expanding its ground offensive in Lebanon over the weekend. ... read..

Srinagar airport restrictions force Ahmedabad stopover, baggage curbs for returning Hajj pilgrims

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 10:24:51 AM IST

Due to a NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) issued for Srinagar Airport and ongoing runway maintenance resulting in temporary runway length restrictions, payload limitations have been imposed on aircraft operations in the interest of flight safety, according ... read..

JEE Advanced 2026 Results: Shubham Kumar secures AIR 1, Arohi Deshpande tops among women candidates

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 10:24:44 AM IST

The results of JEE Advanced 2026 have been announced, with Subham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone securing All India Rank (AIR) 1. He topped the examination with 330 marks out of a total of 360. ... read..

Sensex jumps 421 points, Nifty gains over 100 as Asian markets rally

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 10:24:43 AM IST

Indian equity benchmarks started the month of June on a positive note today, opening in green as favourable global cues and strong sentiment across Asian markets helped domestic indices recover from the previous session's correction. ... read..

"Inflation man cracked whip again": Congress slams PM Modi after hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 9:54:34 AM IST

Congress on Monday reiterated its "inflation man" jibe against Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders was hiked by Rs 42 in Delhi and by Rs 53.50 in Kolkata. ... read..

SC notes JDA's failure to appear in illegal construction case, records complaints from Jaipur residents

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 9:24:15 AM IST

The Supreme Court has recorded that the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) neither entered appearance nor filed an affidavit in an ongoing matter concerning unauthorised constructions, illegal land-use changes and enforcement of building regulations. ... read..

Centre announces Rs 583 crore push for Sikkim's organic, infrastructure growth

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 9:24:10 AM IST

The Union Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) on Monday announced major financial support for Sikkim, highlighting the state as a national model for sustainable development, organic farming and eco-friendly growth. ... read..

Work of removing debris underway: NDRF officials on Mehrauli building collapse incident

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 6:24:22 AM IST

The rescue teams on Sunday found "no signs of survivors or live victims" under the debris of the Mehrauli five-storey building, which collapsed a day before, despite utilising advanced mechanical equipment and sniffer dogs, officials said. ... read..

"Don't support any kind of violence in politics": BJP's Gaurav Vallabh over attack on Abhishek Banerjee

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 2:24:20 AM IST

A day after TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas, BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh on Sunday stressed that the party doesnot "back any kind of violence in politics". ... read..

"He's shown it again": Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma

By Utkarsh Rathour

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 1:54:55 AM IST

Virat Kohli's masterful unbeaten innings guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to defend their title after they clinched a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2026 final on Sunday, earning high praise from his childhood coach Rajkumar S ... read..

Commercial LPG Cylinder price hiked by Rs 42 in Delhi, new rates effective from today: Sources

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 1:54:48 AM IST

The prices of 19 kg commercial cylinders have been increased by Rs 42 in Delhi, bringing the price to Rs 3113.50, according to sources. ... read..

"Extraordinary player": Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar hails Sooryavanshi after teen sensation becomes youngest IPL Orange Cap winner

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 1:54:46 AM IST

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has lauded rising sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after he became the youngest player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to win the Orange Cap. ... read..

"Sher ko khoon mooh lag gya hai": Cricket fraternity hails RCB's successful IPL title defence

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 1:54:45 AM IST

The cricketing fraternity congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on sealing their second successive Indian Premier League (IPL) title, with iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar saying that the task for RCB was no longer to prove that they could do i ... read..

Indian women bag 10 medals, including 2 gold at U17 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026

New Delhi | May 31, 2026 11:55:36 PM IST

India's women wrestlers delivered a flawless performance at the U17 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 in Da Nang, Vietnam, securing a 100% podium finish with an impressive haul of 10 medals: 2 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze, according to a press release. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi alleges CBSE answer sheets scanned using mobile phones, calls it "fraud"

New Delhi | May 31, 2026 11:55:31 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the Centre and the CBSE of compromising the evaluation process of answer sheets, alleging that changes in tender specifications led to answer sheets being scanned using mobile phones. ... read..

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi congratulates Indian athletes for breaking records at National Senior Athletics Federation Competition

New Delhi | May 31, 2026 11:55:29 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Indian athletes during the 134th episode of his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme for their stellar achievements at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition held in Ranchi, Jharkhand. ... read..

'Blue' Moon illuminates night sky in India, skywatchers express happiness

New Delhi | May 31, 2026 11:25:00 PM IST

Skywatchers across India were treated to a rare celestial spectacle on Sunday evening as the much-anticipated Blue Moon illuminated the night sky. ... read..

NSA Doval calls on Myanmar President on his maiden visit

New Delhi | May 31, 2026 10:54:57 PM IST

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Sunday called on Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing on Sunday. ... read..

Asian U20 Athletics Championships: Mogali Venkatram wins gold in men's 800m event

New Delhi | May 31, 2026 10:24:34 PM IST

India's Mogali Venkatram claimed gold in the Men's 800m at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships, showcasing a brilliant performance that saw him finish first in a highly competitive field. ... read..

Nepal delegation led by Rabi Lamichhane to visit India on June 1

New Delhi | May 31, 2026 10:24:25 PM IST

A delegation of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Nepal, led by Chairman of RSP Rabi Lamichhane, will visit India from 1st June onwards on the invitation of the BJP President Nitin Nabin, as per an official statement. ... read..

Asian U20 Athletics C'ships: Indian relay athletes break records, secure medals

New Delhi | May 31, 2026 9:24:56 PM IST

The women's 4x100 m relay team of Kajal, Bhavana, Aarti and Nipam secured the silver medal at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong on Sunday and also registered a new junior national record. ... read..

MCD suspends two engineers after building collapse near Saket Metro Station; death toll rises to six

New Delhi | May 31, 2026 9:24:53 PM IST

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has suspended two engineers of its Building Department in connection with the collapse of a building in South Delhi's Said-ul-Azaib area near Saket Metro Station, officials said on Sunday. ... read..

Reliance Jio Infocomm CFO Rajneesh Jain launches book 'Quiet Excellence' in New Delhi

New Delhi | May 31, 2026 9:24:49 PM IST

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Rajneesh Jain launched his book 'Quiet Excellence: 52 Reflections on Work, Faith and What Truly Matters' on Sunday at a special event held at the India International Centre (IIC), N ... read..

Pak spending $900,000 every month on lobbying: Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on FARA disclosures reveal

New Delhi | May 31, 2026 9:24:44 PM IST

Even as Pakistan's military leadership claims India begged the United States to mediate a ceasefire during recent border tensions, public US lobbying disclosures tell a radically different story of Islamabad scrambling to buy influence in Washington. ... read..

PM Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign has become a resolve: NDMC Vice Chairman

New Delhi | May 31, 2026 9:24:30 PM IST

New Delhi Municipal Council Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Sunday said that the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative has become a resolve, underlining that the NDMC carries out tree planting exercises every Sunday. ... read..

DRI seizes 105 kg ganja in Bihar, arrests 2; narcotics worth Rs 46.5 crore seized in state over past year

New Delhi | May 31, 2026 8:25:02 PM IST

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 104.9 kg of ganja in Bihar and arrested two persons involved in its transportation under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, the Ministry of Finance sa ... read..

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