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Amid severe heatwave conditions in Jharkhand, authorities revised school timings to morning hours and issued a yellow alert. Health officials urged preparedness, medical readiness, and public precautions as temperatures rose up to 44°C in several districts

A Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation survey shows health insurance coverage in India rose sharply from 2017–18 to 2025, alongside detailed data on medical expenses, hospitalisation costs, and rising non-communicable diseases across age groups

A study by IISER Bhopal researchers shows methane emissions over India are lower than global inventories but higher than national reports, highlighting gaps in monitoring and the urgent need for stronger satellite-based and ground-level emission tracking systems

Teaser of Karakkam, unveiled by Mohanlal, showcases a musical horror-comedy directed by Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian. The film follows friends chased by mischievous spirits, blending humour, chaos, and horror in a supernatural storyline

The Char Dham Yatra has begun with the opening of Yamunotri and Gangotri, following a traditional clockwise route. Devotees embark on a spiritually significant journey through Kedarnath and Badrinath, with lakhs registering this year

A new study finds that taking a break from social media significantly improves mental health, reducing anxiety and depression. Researchers say a temporary “digital reset” can boost emotional well-being, even if users continue spending similar amounts of time on other platforms.

Director Atlee and Priya Atlee welcomed a baby girl, their second child, sharing the news on social media. Meanwhile, Atlee continues work on ‘Raaka’ starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone

Actor Ajith Kumar’s Ajith Kumar Racing secured second place in the 24H Series GT3 Pro-Am race at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, marking another proud podium finish for India and continuing the team’s consistent success in international endurance racing events prestigious

Manual scavenging is not merely a vestige of colonial sanitation methods but remains a continuing human rights violation, entrenched in caste hierarchies and social complicity

IIT Gandhinagar has developed a hydrogel-based drug delivery technology that helps surgeons remove colorectal tumours more safely and precisely by lifting tissue during endoscopic surgery. The innovation has shown success in pre-clinical trials and may advance to human clinical testing

Actress Kajal Aggarwal shared a heartfelt birthday post for her son Neil on his fourth birthday, celebrating his love for space and adventure with photos from an astronomy-themed party and warm wishes for his future

Sadhvi Satish Sail of Goa won Femina Miss India World 2026 in Bhubaneswar and will represent India at Miss World. Femina Miss India 2026 crowned winners including Rajnandini Pawar and Sree Advaita G amid Odisha’s first-ever hosting of the event

Lenskart apologised after backlash over a grooming policy, issuing a new guide allowing religious symbols like bindi, hijab, and turban. Founder Peyush Bansal clarified the controversial document was outdated, reaffirming inclusivity and respect

Narendra Modi and leaders including Amit Shah extended greetings on Akshay Tritiya, highlighting its spiritual significance. The festival symbolizes prosperity, charity, and auspicious beginnings, with devotees performing rituals, fasting, and prayers for lasting well-being

Pulkit Samrat created history at the trailer launch of “Glory” by stepping into the ring against professional boxer Neeraj Goyat, becoming the first Indian actor to box a pro fighter in a promotional event

An H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in Bengaluru’s Hesaraghatta area led to culling of birds and eggs, creation of infected and surveillance zones, and intensified monitoring, with authorities urging caution but confirming properly cooked poultry remains safe

Actor Vijay Varma shared his experience shooting “Matka King”, highlighting his fascination with vintage cars on set and the dedicated collector community maintaining century-old vehicles through rare parts, specialized maintenance, and passionate restoration networks.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic romance Love and War, starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, is now sets on silver screen for a January 21, 2027 theatrical release, postponed from March 2026, the makers announced officially on social media

Shaheen Bhatt, sister of Alia Bhatt, got engaged to fitness coach Ishaan Mehra, sharing photos on Instagram, with family and celebrities congratulating the couple on their announcement

Top Gun 3 has been officially announced with Tom Cruise returning as Maverick. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the sequel follows the success of *Top Gun: Maverick*, which grossed $1.5 billion globally

Rashmika Mandanna shared behind-the-scenes moments from Cocktail 2 song 'Jab Talak', filmed in Sicily with Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. She described fun, dancing, laughter, and chaos on set. The film releases June 19 as sequel to Cocktail (2012) movie.

Sara Ali Khan enjoyed a peaceful solo mountain getaway, sharing moments with locals and nature. Meanwhile, she prepares for her upcoming film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana and others, set for theatrical release soon.

Guy Ritchie’s series Young Sherlock has been renewed for Season 2, continuing the origin story of Sherlock Holmes starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin. The show explores his early mystery cases and introduction to Moriarty

Neena Gupta shared a nostalgic post with Gajraj Rao, expressing hope to work together again after their hit film Badhaai Ho. Their on-screen chemistry remains widely appreciated by audiences