Latest News

Four people were killed and eight others injured in two separate lightning strike incidents in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district. The victims were struck during adverse weather in the Baihar and Garhi police station areas, with several injured persons undergoing treatment

India will look to bounce back from a shock defeat in the opening T20I when they face Ireland in the series-deciding second match. The visitors need an improved batting display to avoid a series loss before travelling to England

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi in Gujarat, marking the cooperative ride-hailing platform's expansion into the state. The initiative plans to reach 125 cities and 30 major urban centres across India by March 2027 under a cooperative ownership model

India secured a quarterfinal berth in the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships with a commanding 2-0 victory over Kazakhstan in their Group C opener. The win sets up a decisive clash against Chinese Taipei to determine the group winners.

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi criticised the Modi government over its stance on Gaza, calling its silence morally and strategically indefensible. She alleged India had distanced itself from historical allies and urged the country to reclaim an independent and humanitarian foreign policy

The Supreme Court has ruled that homebuyers can pursue compensation for delayed possession even after taking possession of their flats. It restored a long-pending consumer complaint and held that such claims must be decided on merits by the consumer commission

India opener Shafali Verma says simplifying her batting approach has helped her score consistently ahead of the must-win ICC Women's World Cup clash against Australia. She also backed India's fielding preparations and credited captain Harmanpreet Kaur for clearly defining her bowling role.

Veteran Tamil filmmaker, actor and screenwriter K. Bhagyaraj passed away in Chennai at the age of 73 following a cardiac arrest. Renowned for his path-breaking storytelling, he leaves behind a rich cinematic legacy spanning more than 75 films and decades.

Hyderabad recorded a noticeable drop in daytime temperatures on Saturday as overcast skies prevailed. The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in the city, while issuing yellow and orange alerts for several Telangana districts.

OpenAI has announced a limited preview of its GPT-5.6 AI models for trusted partners, with a broader rollout planned in the coming weeks. The company says the models offer improved reasoning, coding and cybersecurity capabilities amid heightened US regulatory scrutiny.

Leandro Trossard struck twice as Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to finish atop Group G and advance to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Kevin De Bruyne also scored as Belgium edged Egypt on goal difference to claim first place.

Devika Sihag upset Japan's third seed Riko Gunji, while Rounak Chouhan and Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the semifinals of the US Open badminton tournament. Srikanth's victory kept alive the possibility of an all-Indian men's singles final on Sunday.

Indian equity benchmarks extended gains for a third straight week, supported by lower crude oil prices, easing geopolitical tensions and optimism over an India-US trade deal. Analysts expect corporate earnings and key domestic and global economic data to guide market direction

India face defending giants Australia in a must-win Women's T20 World Cup Group A match, with a semifinal place at stake. Harmanpreet Kaur's side will need to overcome batting inconsistencies and poor fielding against the unbeaten six-time champions

ITC Chairman and Managing Director Sanjiv Puri's total remuneration declined 6.8 per cent to Rs 23.91 crore in FY26 due to lower performance-linked incentives and commissions, although his basic salary and perquisites increased compared to the previous financial year

The Special Investigation Team questioned prime accused Unnikrishnan Potty for over eight hours as it completed the final stage of its probe into the alleged Sabarimala gold loss. The agency is expected to file its final report in court next week

A Patna court has extended educator Khan Sir's protection from arrest till June 30 in the coaching institute firing case. The court deferred arguments after the investigating officer submitted the updated case diary. The educator continues to cooperate with the police investigation

Foreign institutional investors turned net sellers again, offloading Rs 2,080 crore during the week, while domestic institutional investors bought Rs 11,100 crore. Benchmark indices extended gains for a third straight week amid easing geopolitical tensions and softer crude oil prices.

Ousmane Dembele scored a sensational first-half hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1 to finish atop Group I at the FIFA World Cup. Norway, who rested Erling Haaland, progressed as runners-up despite the defeat, while Dembele entered the tournament's history books.

Senegal thrashed 10-man Iraq 5-0 to keep their FIFA World Cup knockout hopes alive. Ismaila Sarr became Senegal's leading World Cup scorer, while the African side now awaits results from Groups J and K to determine their qualification fate.

Bollywood actress Sharvari revealed that she was overwhelmed after receiving a message from Oscar and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman praising Main Vapas Aaunga. She said she responded with "an essay" expressing her admiration and reflected on working alongside celebrated filmmakers and musicians.

A 24-year-old man, identified as Satish Kumar, died by suicide in his hostel room at KPHB Colony, Hyderabad. Police suspect he was distressed over personal issues. The body was shifted for a postmortem examination, and a case has been registered.

The US government has allowed Anthropic to restore limited access to its Mythos 5 AI model for selected trusted partners after addressing national security concerns, while restrictions on the Fable 5 model remain in place pending further review

While the exact botanical identity of Soma remains disputed, its cultural memory and the beliefs surrounding its powers have endured for centuries in Telangana's historical and tribal traditions