The Delhi High Court called a status report from the ED on the interim bail plea of Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui in an Al Falah Trust money laundering case. ... read..
Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut and Lok Sabha MPs Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai on Wednesday met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the Parliament House in the national capital amid speculation of a rift within the party and reports that some MP ... read..
Amid speculation over a possible rift in Shiv Sena (UBT), party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday warned the rebels, saying those wishing to leave the party should first "resign from their posts" and face the people again. ... read..
Indian electronics manufacturing company Kaynes Technology is expanding its business in the Japanese market. Its subsidiary Kaynes Semicon is aiming to win orders for semiconductor assembly from local chipmakers, including those making automotive chips, r ... read..
Any decline in global crude oil prices after easing tensions in the Middle East may not immediately lead to lower fuel prices in India, according to SK Md Azharuddin, Economist at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP). ... read..
Aam Aadmi Party Convenor and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday criticised the Centre's move to restrict access to the Telegram platform in India for a defined and limited period, alleging that the Government has no intention to stop paper leaks ... read..
A 22-year-old woman from Delhi, who was born with bilateral profound hearing loss, has regained access to sound and significantly reduced her dependence on lip reading after undergoing a successful bilateral cochlear implant surgery at a private hospital ... read..
Amid Trinamool Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders' defection buzz, Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of leading a campaign to weaken the Opposition and integrate ... read..
Amid speculation over a possible split within Shiv Sena (UBT), Lok Sabha MPs Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai met party colleague and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut at his residence in Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..
Amid growing tensions within the Trinamool Congress, party MP Kirti Azad on Wednesday dismissed the rebel MP camp, who decided to merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), as lacking any political legitimacy and said TMC, led by Mamata Ba ... read..
The Italian Embassy in Delhi is set to present 'One Mother, Many Mother Tongues', an extraordinary exhibition to be inaugurated at the Humayun's Tomb Museum in New Delhi. ... read..
Japan witnessed a trade deficit of around USD 2.34 billion (378.6 billion yen) in May, which is its first deficit in four months, according to the government data released on Wednesday. ... read..
A youth was shot dead in South Delhi's Sangam Vihar area, with police suspecting that the murder may have stemmed from an old rivalry, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..
India's mango exports have expanded to more than 45 countries this season, with shipments to the United States already surpassing last year's full-season volumes nearly a month before the season concludes, APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev said. ... read..
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wedenesday asserted that Indian youth has to face "two examinations", claiming that one is paper leaks and the other is their "patience, their courage, and their perseverance" for having to deal with dual struggles. ... read..
Delhi Police have arrested two accused in connection with an attempted murder case in the Jyoti Nagar area of northeast Delhi, where two youths were allegedly stabbed following a dispute linked to a woman, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..
The death toll in the Govindpuri fire incident rose to four after a woman who had sustained severe burn injuries succumbed during treatment, officials said. ... read..
India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) may narrow to 1.6 per cent of GDP in FY27 as lower oil prices and improving exports support the external sector, as per a report by ICICI Bank. ... read..
Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will hold the "Echo of Students" mega rally in Rajasthan's Kota on Wednesday, focusing on issues such as NEET-UG examination paper leaks, recruitment irregularities, and challenges faced by s ... read..
A fire broke out at a takeaway-type restaurant in the Satya Niketan area, close to Delhi University's South Campus, on early Wednesday morning, officials said. ... read..
NSE Indices Limited, the index services subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has expanded its portfolio by introducing 11 new sector-specific indices, as per a statement by NSE Indices. ... read..
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday said that USD 10 million has been announced by India for the preparedness, response, and recovery amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak at a 'Virtual Summit' organised by the African Union. ... read..
India hosted the 28th Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in New Delhi on June 15-16, reinforcing regional cooperation and advancing discussions on the organisation's future roadmap for a peaceful, ... read..
Germany star Joshua Kimmich shared that he and his teammates saw a venomous snake at the national team's training camp during the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. ... read..
The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) on Tuesday decided to formulate a scheme that would incentivise state governments to increase green cover across the region, including through the participation of private citizens and companies, at the 4 ... read..
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday raised serious concerns over remarks attributed to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh could mobilise a force "within three days" to fight at the border, questioning its legal stat ... read..
A political row intensified in Punjab on Tuesday after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann rejected the authenticity of a viral video allegedly featuring him, terming it "false propaganda," while opposition leaders stepped up criticism following a r ... read..
By Shalini BhardwajNew Delhi | June 16, 2026 11:25:37 PM IST
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday issued a notification under which syrup medicines, including cough syrups, will no longer be available over the counter. ... read..
BJP National President Nitin Nabin will move into his new government accommodation at 1 Motilal Nehru Marg in Delhi's high-security VVIP zone, with a housewarming ceremony scheduled for June 17. ... read..
Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Delhi on Tuesday reached on consensus over the long-pending "Kishau" multipurpose dam project for the rejuvenation of the Yamuna river with decision to sign a pact and that 90 per cent c ... read..
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday hit back at Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-2 issue, saying the project has stalled due to financial disagreements and lack of commitment from the state government. ... read..
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday inaugurated the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026 event and urged youth to draw inspiration from the Constitution to realise the vision of India becoming a developed country. ... read..
In the race for 87 Medium-Altitude Long-Range, Endurance unmanned aerial vehicles deal, around 10 bids have been received from Indian private and public sector firms. ... read..
Live entertainment and the business creation around the buzz is expected to generate Rs 700 crore in Assam over the next five years, with the state targeting around three marquee events a year, according to a research report by EY Parthenon. ... read..
Russian Embassy in India said the successful installation of the reactor pressure vessel for Unit 5 at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) marks another significant milestone in the long-standing civil nuclear cooperation between India and Russia. ... read..
The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged horse-trading by functionaries of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which purportedly resulted in four AIADMK MLAs ... read..
With concerns over oil supply disruptions in the Gulf region amid the West Asia crisis, India's state-run refiners sourced crude oil from Nigeria to help diversify supplies. ... read..
Akasa Air on Tuesday commenced operations from Noida International Airport (NIA), marking a defining milestone in its network expansion strategy and strengthening its presence in the National Capital Region (NCR), one of India's most significant aviation ... read..
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday termed allegations of missing coal at the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) as a "minor issue" and not a scam, while urging the Telangana government to conduct a detailed inquiry into the matter. ... read..
Assam Minister for Irrigation, Agriculture and Parliamentary Affairs, Pijush Hazarika, on Tuesday called on Union Minister of Jal Shakti CR Patil and Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan during his visit to New Delhi. ... read..
The General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) witnessed strong investor demand on the first day of its offer for sale (OFS), with the issue oversubscribed 3.72 times, reflecting robust participation from institutional investors. ... read..
Patiala House Court on Tuesday directed the release of Sandeep alias Kala Jatheri in the arms smuggling case. However, he will remain in judicial custody in other cases. ... read..
The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday allowed Yash Yadav to appear in the NEET UG exam in the judicial custody scheduled exam on June 21. He is also permitted to attend his sister's wedding on June 22 while in judicial custody. ... read..
The Patiala House Court on Tuesday directed the release of Sandeep alias Kala Jatheri in the arms smuggling case. However, he will continue to remain in judicial custody. The police informed the court that no evidence was found against him in this case. ... read..
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd has expanded its partnership with US-based Kaleris to roll out an AI-augmented, plug-and-play operating platform across 15 container terminals in 9 ports, the company said in a press release. ... read..
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Centre, States and Election Commission of India on a PIL seeking to ensure that Aadhaar is only used as proof of identity, and not as proof of citizenship, domicile, address, and date of birth. ... read..
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. has entered a deal to acquire Anysphere, Inc., the maker of AI coding startup Cursor. According to an SEC Form 8-K filed by SpaceX, the company signed an Agreement and Plan of Merger on June 16, 2026 with Cursor and X6 ... read..
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday, called on students and young people across the country to unite and participate in the "Echo of Students" mega rally in Kota on June 17, saying that the future of the youth would determine the future of the nation ... read..
Rebel Trinamool Congress MP Rachna Banerjee on Tuesday said that they will always respect former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee but work needs to be done in their constituencies and they faced obstacles during the 15 years when TMC was in power. ... read..
Air India Express has commenced direct flights between Pune and Amritsar, marking the launch of a new service and providing travellers with convenient access to Amritsar, renowned for its spiritual, cultural, historical, and culinary experiences. The inau ... read..
By Vishu AdhanaNew Delhi | June 16, 2026 4:55:58 PM IST
National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Abhishek Singh on Tuesday defended the government's decision to temporarily restrict Telegram ahead of the re-NEET-UG 2026 examination, saying there was "no option" left as the platform was being misused by f ... read..
A striking shift is underway in the bedrock of global finance. Central banks around the world are aggressively doubling down on gold, with a record number of institutions planning to expand their bullion holdings over the next year. ... read..
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday attacked the BJP-led Central government over the death of three Indian sailors and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should raise the issue with US President Donald Trump during the G7 Summit. ... read..
Following the results of the West Bengal assembly elections, which denied over a decade-long Trinamool Congress' rule, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday claimed that TMC's "corruption, misgovernance" and ... read..
India's wholesale inflationary pressures remain elevated, but easing global crude oil prices and a stable rupee could help soften future price risks, potentially allowing the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to defer any immediate rate hike despite a sharp ris ... read..
In a major move to tighten regulatory control over the distribution of liquid medications, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, withdrawing the licensing exemption previously granted for the sale of cough syru ... read..
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday expressed solidarity with students affected by repeated examination paper leaks, saying those holding public office should understand the hardships and suffering faced by students and their families. ... read..
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Anil Desai on Tuesday dismissed speculations that several party MPs were likely to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, asserting that there was no pressure on party MPs, and that all leaders continued to have faith in Uddhav T ... read..
Two-time Olympian Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, ahead of the Asian Games, said the expectations surrounding him before the tournament motivate him to perform at his best. ... read..
Rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar on Tuesday indicated a possible political shift towards the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), saying she would work under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit ... read..
Fiscal year 2025-26 witnessed a significant expansion of India's global trade engagement, with New Delhi concluding a series of free trade agreements (FTAs) and comprehensive economic partnership pacts with key economies, including the United Kingdom, Oma ... read..
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out searches at 11 premises across Delhi, Haryana and Goa in connection with an alleged money laundering case involving an alleged wrongful loss of approximately Rs 155.21 crore to Oriental Bank of Comme ... read..
The second half of 2026 is shaping up to be more uneven for US credits, a research report by Fitch Ratings said. The agency warned that inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates will deepen pressure on consumer-sensitive sectors while energy-linked i ... read..
India's states continued to face mounting fiscal pressures in 2024-25, with all 28 states reporting fiscal deficits and their combined liabilities rising to Rs 90.51 lakh crore as of March 31, 2025, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) ... read..
The Delhi High Court has issued notice on the regular bail plea of Lt Colonel Abhishek Kumar Mishra, who has been arrested in an alleged corruption case. ... read..
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday said he met Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav and discussed several proposals, including additional financial support through centrally sponsored schemes, sea ... read..
India's services sector emerged as the key driver behind the country's record combined exports of USD 863.1 billion in FY26, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. ... read..
India's balance of payments remains broadly resilient but is increasingly constrained by global dollar liquidity tightness, leading to currency volatility, including in the rupee. ... read..
The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), under the Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and Government e Marketplace (GeM), the National Public Procurement Portal under the Ministry of Commerce an ... read..
Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday criticised the Centre's move to restrict access to the Telegram platform in India for a defined and limited period, terming it a "total failure of the government" and asserting that banning one platform would not ... read..
India's fiscal policy is undergoing a significant shift to support domestic growth and strengthen economic resilience amid rising global uncertainties triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a report by S&P Global. ... read..
