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India's first quantum message sent over air stuns world—Rajnath Singh calls it "game-changer"

India successfully tested its first airborne quantum communication system using entangled photons, a move Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed as a "game-changer" for national security.

Jun 18, 2025

After posting 'in the corridors of power, I chose a cycle', K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar falls off bicycle

The incident occurred while he was participating in the 'Parisara Nadige (March for Environment)' event, organised jointly by the Forest Department and the Karnataka Pollution Control Board in Bengaluru.

Jun 17, 2025

Air India crash: Captain Sumeet Sabharwal's father cries; netizens slam paps for coverage

On Tuesday, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal's mortal remains were handed over to his family, and his cremation was held in Mumbai. In a viral video, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal's father is seen praying for his son's departed soul. With folded hands and tear-filled eyes, Pushkaraj Sabharwal stood outside his residence in Mumbai's Powai.

Jun 17, 2025

J&K reopens 16 tourist spots closed after Pahalgam terror attack; locals, tourist welcome move

After Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced a phased reopening of tourism infrastructure, the Jammu and Kashmir Government reopened 16 tourist destinations—eight each in Kashmir and Jammu divisions—that were shut down following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives.

Jun 17, 2025

Amarnath Yatra routes declared 'no fly zones' from July 1 to August 10; govt ups security

To ensure the smooth and secure conduct of the 2025 Amarnath Yatra, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has declared the entire pilgrimage route a 'No Flying Zone' from July 1 to August 10.

Jun 17, 2025

Karnataka students safe in Israel and Iran, repatriation soon: CM Siddaramaiah

Authorities have also stated that they are in constant touch with the concerned officers and staff, and action is being taken on a need basis, evaluating the existing conditions.

Jun 17, 2025

Air India cancels Delhi-Paris flight due to an 'issue'

This was the second cancellation on the Ahmedabad–London route in just four days. The previous flight on June 14 was also scrapped following the crash, which killed 241 people on board and many others on the ground, bringing the toll till now to 270.

Jun 17, 2025

We don't fear garbage mafia, they can't blackmail our govt: K'taka Dy CM

A Division Bench of the Karnataka High Court on Monday has issued an interim stay on the order by Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited, a government-owned company responsible for executing solid waste management (SWM) projects.

Jun 17, 2025

Oil prices continue to surge amid growing Israel-Iran tensions

The prices jumped initially but later eased as the market stayed cautious about any major disruption in oil supplies. Brent crude oil went up by as much as 2.2 per cent before falling slightly to trade just above $73 a barrel.

Jun 17, 2025

Indian media at crossroads: Restoring integrity in age of spectacle

The current crisis in Indian media is not a mere collection of embarrassing errors but a profound challenge to the very ideals of journalism and democracy.

Jun 17, 2025

Trump sounds Tehran alarm, departs G7 — but focus isn't Iran-Israel ceasefire

US President Donald Trump posted, "Iran should have signed the 'deal' I told them to sign. What a shame, and a waste of human life. Simply stated, Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!"

Jun 17, 2025

Govt debunks reports claiming caste enumeration not included in Census 2027

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on June 15 reviewed the preparation for the forthcoming Census with the Union Home Secretary, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, and other senior officials in New Delhi.

Jun 17, 2025

"Welcome to the Jungle" shoot cancelled: Akshay Kumar's film faces financial trouble, actors not paid

A report by Pinkvilla claims that the cast, including the big stars, haven't been paid yet. Their payments are pending, and that's made the situation even more uncertain.

Jun 17, 2025

Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai suffers technical snag, passengers deboarded in Kolkata

The flight (AI-180) landed at Kolkata Airport at around 12.45 a.m. It was supposed to take off for Mumbai at 2 a.m. and land at Mumbai airport at 4.50 a.m. However, the flight could not take off from Kolkata Airport in time because of technical snags detected in one of its engines. Finally, at around 5.20 a.m., the captain of the flight requested the passengers to disembark from the flight.

Jun 17, 2025

College student gang-raped in Odisha's Ganjam beach,10 detained

They also allegedly blackmailed the victim and her boyfriend after capturing some intimate photos of the couple. Later, some of the accused caught the boyfriend and tied him up while three of the accused persons forcefully took the victim to a nearby spot and sexually abused her.

Jun 17, 2025