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  President Murmu confers Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra and Shaurya Chakra awards: Full list of recipients

  June 08, 2026 22:04 IST

  The Kirti Chakra is India's second-highest peace-time gallantry award, conferred for conspicuous courage, exceptional bravery, self-sacrifice, and devotion to duty.

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  How many Tejas Mk1A fighter jets has HAL produced? Latest figures revealed

  June 08, 2026 23:46 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a crucial review meeting on projects being undertaken by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

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  Vizag steel plant blast: Eight workers killed after molten iron spills, PM Modi announces ex-gratia

  June 08, 2026 23:47 IST

  A devastating industrial accident at the Vizag Steel Plant claimed at least eight lives after a crane-operated bucket carrying molten iron collapsed, spilling metal heated to nearly 1,600 degrees Celsius. Several workers suffered serious burn injuries, while rescue operations remain underway.

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  Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi's helicopter makes emergency landing in Puri

  June 08, 2026 18:16 IST

  Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's helicopter made an emergency landing in Puri after bad weather and strong winds prevented it from landing in Bhubaneswar. The precautionary diversion was carried out safely with no injuries reported.

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  Great Nicobar mega project: How India plans to transform strategic island into global maritime hub?

  June 08, 2026 15:54 IST

  The Great Nicobar Island Development Project aims to create a strategic maritime hub with a transshipment port, naval-controlled airport, township and power infrastructure. Here's how the mega project could transform India's security, trade and economic footprint in the Indian Ocean Region.

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  From Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation demand to letter to CJI on SIR: 5 key INDIA bloc decisions

  June 08, 2026 23:46 IST

  INDIA bloc meeting: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said that a total of 25 parties participated in the INDIA bloc meeting, and all the leaders aired their views.

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  TMC crisis deepens: Over 20 MPs write to Om Birla, lend support to BJP-led NDA

  June 08, 2026 23:47 IST

  More than 20 Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs have written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, further fuelling speculation of deep internal divisions within the party.

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  India's nuclear arsenal rises to 190, extends lead over Pakistan: SIPRI

  June 08, 2026 23:46 IST

  According to the SIPRI report, India's nuclear arsenal has increased to 190, while that of Pakistan remains 170. On the other hand, China has 620 nuclear warheads, the report said.

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  'Exit by available means of transport': India's fresh Iran advisory as Mideast conflict escalates

  June 08, 2026 13:15 IST

  The Embassy of India in Tehran said, "In view of the latest developments in the region, the Embassy reiterates its earlier advice to all Indian Nationals to avoid any travel to Iran."

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  Uttarakhand's Disaster Management Model goes global, wins praise at BRICS meet

  June 08, 2026 12:26 IST

  The state's disaster management framework, developed over years of dealing with floods, landslides and extreme weather events, was presented as a model that could offer valuable lessons for other disaster-prone regions.

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  PM Modi hails 12 years of Garib Kalyan Yojana: Key flagship schemes launched by his government

  June 08, 2026 12:00 IST

  In a post on X, the Prime Minister underscored how these schemes have improved the lives of economically weaker and marginalised sections of society by extending essential benefits and support to millions across the country.

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  Vijay's TVK wasn't party of INDIA bloc's Monday meeting: What's behind the move?

  June 08, 2026 12:20 IST

  Vijay's TVK had surprised everyone in the recently held assembly elections in Tamil Nadu when it ousted the DMK from power. Though it single handily won 108 seats, the party had to form an alliance with Congress to form the government in the state southern state.

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  DMK and AAP absent, TMC out of power: Why this is INDIA bloc's biggest test yet

  June 08, 2026 14:05 IST

  Monday's meeting for INDIA bloc is critical for the alliance, as it has suffered setbacks in recently held assembly polls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Thus, the alliance would reconsider its strategy to take on the BJP ahead of the crucial elections in UP next year.

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  Why Punjab farmers are protesting across 17 districts today?

  June 08, 2026 8:45 IST

  According to farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, one of the biggest concerns is the shortage of fertilisers, which farmers claim has become a nationwide problem rather than an issue limited to a particular state.

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  Key INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi today to chart Opposition's future course; who all are attending

  June 08, 2026 12:04 IST

  The meeting holds particular significance for the TMC as it will be the first major INDIA bloc gathering following the party's disappointing performance in the recent West Bengal Assembly elections.

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  MP Rajya Sabha race: BJP fields third nominee; is trouble brewing for Congress' Meenakshi Natarajan?

  June 08, 2026 11:37 IST

  Earlier on June 4, the saffron party released a list of 11 candidates for the Rajya Sabha polls. The elections will take place on June 18, with voting scheduled for 24 seats spread across 10 states.

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  Amit Shah to launch LPMS on June 9; all about the tech-driven overhaul of border governance

  June 07, 2026 22:00 IST

  The launch comes amid remarkable growth in trade and passenger traffic through India's land ports. Since 2014-15, EXIM trade handled through land ports has surged from nearly Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 82,800 crore in 2024-25, while cargo vehicle movement has risen from 1.1 lakh to 6.69 lakh vehicles.

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  'Do not send your kids to the US': Sister of Hyderabad man shot dead in Philadelphia

  June 07, 2026 18:37 IST

  A 28-year-old man from Hyderabad was allegedly shot dead in the United States while delivering pizzas. The incident occurred in Philadelphia, US on June 5.

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  High-stakes INDIA bloc meet in Delhi today, Mamata among attendees; 5 reasons why the talks matter

  June 08, 2026 0:02 IST

  Against this backdrop, the discussions in Delhi are expected to play an important role in shaping the future course of the opposition coalition. The Congress party claimed that 23 political parties have confirmed their participation in the key meeting.

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  Kerala govt reinstates 2 IAS officers suspended by Vijayan-led LDF regime; why were they suspended?

  June 07, 2026 15:27 IST

  B Ashok, a 1998-batch IAS officer, and N Prasanth, from the 2007 batch, had previously held important positions in the state administration. The government clarified that the disciplinary cases initiated against them will proceed separately in line with applicable regulations.

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  How Rs 661 crore of public money was allegedly diverted: CBI conducts search operations across India

  June 07, 2026 9:21 IST

  CBI conducted raids at six locations across Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi-NCR in connection with an alleged Rs 661 crore government fund scam. The agency is investigating the suspected diversion of public funds through bank accounts.

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  Weather update today: South India braces for heavy rainfall, North India faces rising temperatures

  June 07, 2026 7:46 IST

  Weather updates today: The IMD has issued rain alerts for several southern states and heatwave warnings for parts of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh in the coming days.

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  Domestic LPG cylinder prices increased by Rs 29; here's how much you will have to pay now

  June 08, 2026 0:07 IST

  This is the second hike in around three months in the prices of domestic cooking gas cylinders. The prices were last increased on March 7 when the rates were hiked by Rs 60 due to the US-Iran war in the Middle East.

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  5 buildings, 13 plots, Rs 2 crore cash: Odisha engineer under scanner after major vigilance raids

  June 06, 2026 23:36 IST

  Odisha Vigilance officials have uncovered multiple properties, plots and nearly Rs 2 crore in cash during raids linked to ITDA Baliguda Assistant Executive Engineer Baikuntha Nath Behera. The searches were carried out across nine locations in connection with a disproportionate assets probe.

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  'Completely false': Yusuf Pathan denies being asked to vacate Baharampur seat for Mamata Banerjee

  June 06, 2026 23:36 IST

  TMC MP Yusuf Pathan has dismissed viral claims that Mamata Banerjee asked him to resign from the Baharampur Lok Sabha seat so she could contest from the constituency. He said neither Banerjee nor any party leader ever made such a request.

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  Punjab CM Mann announces enrolment drive to register 10 lakh construction workers free of cost

  June 06, 2026 20:06 IST

  Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board has been formed to ensure welfare, social security and socio-economic upliftment of construction workers through registration, financial assistance and implementation of welfare schemes.

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  NTA dismisses NEET (UG) 2026 paper leak claims, warns students against fraudsters

  June 06, 2026 23:37 IST

  The National Testing Agency has dismissed claims of a NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination paper leak, calling them false and fraudulent. NTA said organised cheating rackets are spreading such rumours and warned students against engaging with or paying for fake question papers.

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  After video of Goa student dumping garbage by roadside goes viral, he shoots himself dead

  June 06, 2026 23:37 IST

  A 23-year-old college student in Goa allegedly died by suicide after facing online trolling over a viral video that showed him dumping garbage by the roadside. The incident also led to legal action, and police are now investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.