12 Indians among 13 killed in Qatar gas facility blast, 66 injured
Twelve Indian nationals were among 13 people killed in a massive explosion caused by a technical malfunction at a gas processing facility in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City. The incident, which occurred on Sunday night, also left 66 others injured, including several Indians who are currently reported to be stable.
Union Minister George Kurian Resigns After Rajya Sabha Term Ends
Veteran BJP leader George Kurian has resigned from the Union Cabinet following the completion of his six-year Rajya Sabha tenure. President Droupadi Murmu accepted his resignation on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the party decided not to renominate the 65-year-old leader to the Upper House.
Centre Dismisses Claims of Re-NEET Paper Leak as Fake Ahead of June 21 Exam
Ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21, the central government has dismissed social media rumours of a fresh paper leak as fake. Both the PIB Fact Check unit and the National Testing Agency issued clarifications, while Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured students of a fair and smooth
IAF AN-32 Transport Aircraft Crashes at Assam’s Jorhat Station; Five Personnel Killed
Five Indian Air Force personnel, including two officers, were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed and caught fire during a routine sortie at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam on Saturday morning. The IAF has launched an investigation to ascertain the cause of the accident.
Sabarimala Gold Scam Row: Kerala Devaswom Special Government Pleader Resigns Amid Controversy
Advocate K B Pradeep resigned on Saturday as Kerala's Devaswom Special Government Pleader following intense opposition backlash. The V.D. Satheesan-led UDF government faced heavy criticism for creating a new post to appoint a lawyer who had previously defended a Chennai-based firm linked to the Sabarimala temple gold theft case.
India breaks into elite global club with successful multi-layered missile shield trials
India on Friday successfully conducted three consecutive flight tests demonstrating its next-generation Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence shield and a new indigenous naval anti-ship missile. The milestone places India among a handful of nations possessing the advanced technology required to intercept high-speed ballistic threats, significantly boosting national security.
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth Appointed New Army Chief, First Armoured Corps Officer in Top Post Since 1997
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, currently the Vice Chief of Army Staff, has been appointed as the next Chief of Army Staff. He will succeed General Upendra Dwivedi on June 30. An Armoured Corps officer, Lt Gen Seth brings nearly four decades of operational experience across diverse terrains and strategic command
Delhi Court Denies Bail to Tutor in NEET-UG Paper Leak Case
A Delhi court on Tuesday rejected the bail application of 47-year-old tutor Manisha Waghmare, an accused in the alleged NEET-UG paper leak case. The matter is currently being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation, and the plea was dismissed by the Rouse Avenue Court handling the examination leak cases.
Patna Court Grants Interim Relief to Khan Sir, Rejects Bail for Gyan Bindu Director
A Patna district court on Tuesday granted interim relief to Khan Global Studies Director Faizal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, staying his arrest until June 20 in an attempt to murder and Arms Act case. Meanwhile, a judicial magistrate court rejected the bail plea of rival coaching director Roshan
NDA Leaders to Celebrate PM Modi’s Historic Milestone on Wednesday as Alliance Marks 12 Years in Power
The ruling NDA will meet on Wednesday to mark 12 years in power and celebrate PM Narendra Modi becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister in an uninterrupted tenure. Over 75 representatives from 35 alliance parties, along with 22 Chief Ministers, will attend the meeting amid a weakening opposition bloc.
