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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

Cong strength well known, says Dy CM Shivakumar on BJP's plans to protest during centenary event

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

Everyone should evacuate Tehran: Donald Trump

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 over non-payment to actors

"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

India has achieved 'Zero Casualty' target in disaster response: HM Amit Shah

HM Shah stated that over the past two years, workshops of all agencies related to relief and disaster management have been brought under one platform, adopting a 'Whole of Government' approach to create a think tank to work in a unified manner.

Jun 17, 2025

FIR against Bengaluru bike taxi driver for assault on woman passenger

Police said that an argument broke out between the bike taxi driver and the woman over over-speeding, rash, and negligent driving. In the middle of the argument, in full public view, the bike taxi driver slapped the woman, causing her to fall to the ground.

Jun 17, 2025

Before leaving Cyprus, PM Modi took close look at ceasefire line where 'signs of Turkish occupation remain visible'

Ankara's recognition of the so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the northern region that was seized by Turkish forces in 1974 and differences over gas exploration rights in the Eastern Mediterranean remain a constant source of tensions between Turkey and Cyprus.

Jun 17, 2025

SIA attaches property of PAK-based terrorist in J&K's Kupwara

In a continued crackdown on terror networks and their support systems, the SIA of Jammu and Kashmir Police attached land owned by Pakistan-based absconding terrorist Abdul Hamid Lone in north Kashmir's Kupwara district. The action was taken under legal sanction from the NIA Court, Kulgam.

Jun 16, 2025

Free hand given to forces to eradicate terrorism from J&K: LG Manoj Sinha

Reaffirming his commitment to eliminating terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that security forces have been given complete freedom to act against terrorists and dismantle their ecosystem.

Jun 16, 2025