Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: MEA Warns Pilgrims Over Missing Travel Documents The Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indian citizens not to begin the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra unless they have obtained all required travel documents for the complete journey. The advisory was issued after the ministry received assistance requests from Indian pilgrims who were stranded in Nepal while travelling for the yatra through private tour operators. According to th

WhatsApp Username Feature: How To Reserve Your Name Without Sharing Phone Number WhatsApp is preparing a major privacy update that will allow users to chat without sharing their phone numbers. The Meta-owned messaging platform has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames before the feature is rolled out more widely later this year. Until now, WhatsApp conversations have largely depended on phone numbers. Anyone who had a user’s mobile number

How Vijay Is Trying To Build A Standalone Majority For TVK In Tamil Nadu Assembly Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay appears to be working on a clear political plan: reduce TVK’s dependence on allies and move closer to a standalone majority in the Assembly. The latest trigger is the resignation of senior AIADMK leader and former minister M.R. Vijayabhaskar as MLA from Karur. He is expected to join Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, bec

Key Role In Tamil Nadu Syllabus Reform Chennai, June 30, 2026: Former ISRO scientist Mylswamy Annadurai, best known for his role in India’s Chandrayaan-1 mission, has been appointed chairman of Tamil Nadu’s curriculum design committee. The move is expected to draw attention from students, teachers and parents as Tamil Nadu prepares major changes to its state board syllabus under the State Education Policy 2025. Annadurai replaces State Plan

Kochi, June 30, 2026: The Sabarimala gold theft probe has widened after the Special Investigation Team informed the Kerala High Court that it had collected material against seven persons, including former Travancore Devaswom Board president P.S. Prasanth. The SIT report points to alleged criminal breach of trust, forgery and criminal conspiracy linked to the Dwarapalaka idols and related gold-plating work. Sabarimala Gold Theft Probe W

ISKCON Removes Radharaman Das From Kolkata Posts, Bars Him From Public Representation ISKCON has removed its Kolkata vice-president, Radharaman Das, from all organisational responsibilities and directed him not to speak or act on behalf of the organisation in public forums, media interactions, or before government authorities. The decision has drawn attention as Das had become one of ISKCON’s most visible public figures in recent years, frequently comm

Gujarat Girl Takshvi Vaghani Breaks Guinness World Record In Limbo Skating Eight-year-old Takshvi Vaghani from Gujarat has made India proud by setting a new Guinness World Record in limbo skating. The young skater from Ahmedabad completed the lowest limbo skating over 10 metres at a height of just 16 centimetres, adding another major achievement to her growing list of records. Takshvi’s latest feat has drawn attention because of the extraordinary balan

Sensex Falls 372 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,000 As Auto, IT Stocks Drag Market Indian stock markets ended lower on Monday, June 29, 2026, as selling pressure in auto, IT, and financial stocks pulled the benchmark indices down. The Sensex fell 372.10 points, while the Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark amid cautious investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex declined 0.48% to close at 76,728.37, while the NSE Nifty dropped 109.75 points, or 0.46%, to settle at

Lightning Strikes Eiffel Tower During Paris Storm, But Landmark Remains Safe Lightning struck the Eiffel Tower during a thunderstorm in Paris, creating a dramatic scene that drew attention online. Although the strike looked intense, the famous landmark remains safe because of its metal structure and lightning protection system. A powerful lightning strike hit the Eiffel Tower during a thunderstorm in Paris, creating a striking visual that quickly caught

Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing As Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft Row Widens The Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case has widened with Supreme Court proceedings, Bar Association reaction, arrests, resignations, and an SIT probe into alleged fund irregularities.   Ayodhya donation theft case now under sharper legal and public scrutiny New Delhi/Ayodhya, June 29: The alleged Ram Temple donation theft case has taken a f

India’s Research Growth Faces Credibility Test As Paper Retractions Rise India’s rise as a global research hub is facing a serious credibility challenge after six Indian universities reportedly featured among the world’s top 10 institutions for research paper retractions in 2025. The development has raised concerns within the academic community, as India’s growing research output is now being questioned over issues such as plagiarism, fake peer r

Princess Of Wales Takes On Tough Endurance Challenge Catherine, Princess of Wales, has completed Britain’s National Three Peaks Challenge after her cancer recovery journey, turning the demanding endurance event into a powerful message of healing, resilience, and hope. The challenge involves climbing the highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales within 24 hours. For Kate Middleton, the journey was not only a test of physical strength but also a pers

Anirudh Ravichander-Kavya Maran Wedding Buzz Grows After Uncle’s Remark Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran are once again in the spotlight after fresh remarks from a family member of the music composer brought their reported wedding plans back into public discussion. For more than a year, speculation has surrounded Anirudh Ravichander’s personal life, with reports linking him to Kavya Maran, the popular face of Sunrisers Hyderabad and daughter of Su

Udhayanidhi Stalin attacks Vijay over Assembly conduct Tamil Nadu’s political temperature rose again after Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, accusing him of turning the Legislative Assembly into a stage-managed spectacle rather than a serious forum for governance. Speaking at a public event in Thanjavur, Udhayanidhi said the conduct of the House under the TVK