People perform yoga on the International Day of Yoga, in Guangzhou, China, on June 21, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Thousands across China rolled out yoga mats on Saturday (June 21, 2025) to participate in events marking the International Day of Yoga, reflecting the rising popularity of the ancient Indian wellness tradition. In Beijing, Indian … Read more
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday renewed his attack on the Election Commission, questioning its transparency and alleging a deliberate attempt to destroy crucial poll-related data. The poll body reacted saying that making webcasting footage of polling stations public violated privacy and security concerns of voters.“Voter list? Will … Read more
Dhanush’s ‘Kubera,’ also starring Nagarjuna and Rashmika Mandanna, has premiered strongly in North America, earning over USD 505,468. Early Day 1 shows added another USD 400K, pushing the total gross to over USD 900K. The film is on track to surpass USD 1 million on its opening day, marking a significant overseas success for Dhanush. … Read more
BAREILLY: A pharmacist at a community health centre (CHC) in UP’s Sambhal has been suspended for tampering with the autopsy report of a 17-year-old girl, who was allegedly hanged from the ceiling by her father and brother on May 27 as they did not approve of her relationship with a local man, reports Kanwardeep Singh.Pharmacist … Read more
Last Updated:June 20, 2025, 22:13 IST TMC accused the BJP of undermining the secular spirit of the Constitution, calling the celebration “politically motivated” Union Minister and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar. (Image via X/@DrSukantaBJP) The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Mamata Banerjee, and the opposition BJP engaged in a political slugfest on Friday … Read more
Last Updated:June 20, 2025, 16:55 IST Iran has tapped its national carrier Mahaan Air to evacuate Indian students caught in the Iran-Israel conflict. Many Indian students have been relocated to safe areas and thousands are expected to return soon. (IMAGE: MEA/X) Iran said it is working closely with Indian authorities to assist in the evacuation … Read more
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. File | Photo Credit: AP In the U.K. for a conference, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal criticised the Opposition for criticising the government overseas. Mr. Goyal was speaking at a discussion at the Science Museum as part of the India Global Forum 2025. The Minister, who spent much … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday approved an increase in the reservation for minorities under various state-run housing schemes, raising the quota from 10% to 15%.Law and parliamentary affairs minister H K Patil, addressing the media after the cabinet meeting, said the decision was based on the disproportionately high number of homeless individuals among … Read more
Shiloh Hendrix, a white woman from Minnesota, who went viral after she was caught on camera using a racial slur sgainst a 5-year-old Black child at a park on 28 April, has received unexpected support—more than $750,000 in online donations. The money came through GiveSendGo, a platform known for hosting fundraisers linked to far-right causes. … Read more
NEW DELHI: Centre has recommended that Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Kerala, Manipur, Odisha, Telangana and West Bengal adopt a common board for Class X and XII, citing poor academic outcomes and fragmented governance due to split exam system, reports Manash Gohain.These states accounted for 66% of student failures in 2024, according to an analysis of results … Read more