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The US Department of Defense has renamed the US Indo-Pacific Command back to the United States Pacific Command, restoring its historic designation. The change reverses a 2018 decision, while the command’s mission, area of responsibility, and commitment to regional security partnerships remain unchanged
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Six people were killed and around 20 injured after a luxury bus travelling from Rajasthan to Surat crashed into a parked truck on the Vadodara-Halol highway near Kotambi village. Rescue operations involved police and NDRF teams, while authorities launched an investigation into the accident
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Arvind Sawant has urged Om Birla to block any recognition of a breakaway Shiv Sena(UBT) faction amid defection rumours. Citing anti-defection laws and Supreme Court rulings, he warned that any split without party merger would invite disqualification of MPs
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Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas celebrated her mother Madhu Chopra's 73rd birthday with a heartfelt social media tribute. Brother Siddharth Chopra also shared wishes, highlighting her grace and resilience. Priyanka reflected on her parents' enduring influence and support throughout her life and career
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Lionel Messi scored against Algeria in his record sixth World Cup appearance, becoming only the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to score in five World Cups. The goal was Messi’s 14th World Cup strike and 200th international appearance
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump are set for bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, focusing on economic growth, AI, supply chains, investments, and global security. India’s participation underscores its growing global influence and advocacy for the Global South
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The US military struck a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific, killing one person and leaving two survivors. The attack is part of President Trump's anti-cartel campaign, which faces growing scrutiny over legality, evidence, civilian deaths, and targeting procedures
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The Congress will launch its nationwide “Chhatron Ki Goonj” campaign from Kota, led by Rahul Gandhi, to highlight exam paper leaks, recruitment irregularities, unemployment, and youth concerns. The movement aims to mobilise students and job aspirants across India
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The Grammy Awards have announced five new categories for the 2027 ceremony, expanding recognition in Latin, Asian Pop, and R&B genres. Key rule changes include extending Best New Artist eligibility to four submissions and lowering the threshold for new recordings on albums from 75% to 66%.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the G7 summit in Evian, France, welcomed progress in peace efforts in West Asia. He highlighted the disruption of maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz, stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy, and called for rebuilding global trust through solidarity and cooperation.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) faces turbulence as six to seven of its nine Lok Sabha MPs are reportedly considering defecting to the ruling Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde. The discontent is said to stem from the possible elevation of Aditya Thackeray within the party.
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Union Minister G Kishan Reddy dismissed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's allegations of political interference in the Hyderabad Metro refinancing loan, stating that the delay stemmed from technical issues relating to loan repayment priorities and required discussions between the Centre and the State
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Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will visit Kota, Rajasthan, on June 17 for his student-focused outreach programme Chhatron ki Goonj. The event, designed as an interactive dialogue rather than a political rally, comes amid rising concerns over NEET, paper leaks, and recruitment controversies.
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YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed party coordinators and regional in-charges to maintain strict vigilance during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh.
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Season 2 of the HSBC Rugby Premier League began with exciting contests in Hyderabad as Bengaluru Bravehearts rallied to defeat Hyderabad Heroes, while Delhi Redz overcame defending champions Chennai Bulls. The opening day showcased high-intensity action at the Gachibowli Athletics Stadium
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India secured a place in the semi-finals of the FIH Women’s Nations Cup after defeating Japan 2-1 in Auckland. Captain Salima Tete and Lalremsiami scored for India, who remained unbeaten in Pool A with two wins from two matches
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India enjoyed a successful second day at the Boxing World Cup Stage 2 in China as Jyoti secured a medal with her semi-final berth, while Prachi and Nikhil advanced to the next rounds. Three other Indian boxers, however, exited the competition
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The tussle between Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy over the Rs 13,500‑crore IRFC loan for Hyderabad Metro escalated on Tuesday, with the CM penning an open letter accusing the Minister of blocking funds.
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Lack of uniformity in bail jurisprudence under special statutes such as UAPA, NDPS Act and PMLA has created a legal vacuum within the higher judiciary
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Despite a law guaranteeing maintenance for parents and grandparents, awareness of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, remains low
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The Builders Association of India has deferred its Chalo Hyderabad protest after Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka assured small civil contractors that their long-pending dues would be cleared on priority.
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The Congress government has ignored repeated appeals from farmers in Telangana to abolish the app-based urea booking system, despite complaints of poor mobile connectivity, server glitches and difficulty in operating smartphones.
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Unemployed youth and government job aspirants staged a flash protest in Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad, demanding the government announce 20,000 police vacancies instead of the proposed 5,000.
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Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao assured farmers that Telangana has sufficient urea stocks, with 90.22 lakh bags available across outlets and depots. He highlighted the Fertiliser App and toll-free booking facility as measures to ensure transparent distribution, curb black marketing and ease access for farmers.