CBSE Class 7–9 Students May Continue Foreign Languages Till Class 10 Students studying in Classes 7, 8, and 9 in CBSE schools may not have to change their foreign language subjects midway, bringing relief to parents and schools concerned over the implementation of the three-language policy. According to the latest report, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has indicated that students who are already studying two foreign languages under the exi

Boeing 777 Low Pass In Texas Raises Aviation Safety Concerns A converted Boeing 777 freighter made an unusually low pass over a private airfield in Texas during a pre-delivery test flight, raising questions over aviation safety procedures and clearance margins. Boeing 777 Makes Low Pass Over Texas Airfield The incident reportedly took pla

94-Year-Old Andhra Woman Gives Up US Citizenship To Return Home A 94-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh’s Bapatla district has regained Indian citizenship after giving up her US nationality, fulfilling her wish to spend her remaining years in her native village. Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma, a native of Chintagumpala village, had moved to the United States with her son after the

Commercial LPG Supply Restored As Govt Lifts Curbs New Delhi, June 26, 2026: Industrial and commercial LPG users have received relief after the Centre restored non-domestic packed LPG supply to the levels available before the West Asia crisis. The decision comes after the government reviewed fuel availability and found improvement in both domestic LPG production and imported LPG

Venezuela Twin Earthquakes Toll Rises To 235 As Rescue Teams Search Rubble Rescue teams and volunteers continued searching through collapsed buildings in Venezuela after twin powerful earthquakes left around 235 people dead, thousands injured, and many others trapped under rubble. The earthquakes struck west of Caracas, causing heavy damage in the capital region and nearby coasta

Nashik Teen Death After Td Vaccine: Batch Suspended, Probe Ordered Nashik, June 26, 2026: A 17-year-old girl died after collapsing shortly after receiving a Td vaccine dose at a municipal immunisation camp in Nashik, with officials suspending the vaccine batch as a precaution and ordering a detailed AEFI probe. Officials have not confirmed any direct link between the vaccine and

Maharashtra Clears Rs 1,722 Crore Versova-Bandra Sea Link Connector The Maharashtra cabinet sub-committee on infrastructure has approved a Rs 1,722.40 crore connector project linked to the under-construction Versova-Bandra Sea Link in Mumbai. The approved project will build a 3.55-km road connecting the Bandra Fort end of the Versova-Bandra Sea Link with the Savarkar Sea Bridge.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32: Qualified Teams, Third-Place Race Explained The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage is moving towards a tense finish as the new Round of 32 picture begins to take shape. With the tournament expanded to 48 teams, qualification is no longer limited only to group winners and runners-up. Under the new format, the top two teams from each of the 12 groups q

International Day Against Drug Abuse 2026: Theme, History And India’s Anti-Drug Efforts The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2026, also known as World Drug Day, is observed on June 26 to raise awareness about drug abuse, addiction, prevention, and illegal drug trafficking. The day highlights the need for stronger action by governments, communities, s

New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at strengthening medicine safety and improving supply chain transparency, the Centre has expanded its QR code-based tracking system to include vaccines, anti-cancer medicines, antimicrobials, and narcotic and psychotropic drugs. The Union Health Ministry has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, by placing these categories of medicines under Schedule H2. The amendment makes it mandatory for

CM Vijay Joins Start Run Stop Drugs Run At Chennai Marina Chennai, June 26, 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay flagged off and joined the “Start Run, Stop Drugs” anti-drug awareness run at Chennai’s Marina Beach on Friday, marking International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Source: YouTube

Ayodhya Donation Row: 8 Arrested After SIT Probe, Raut Seeks Silver Brick Inquiry New Delhi, June 26, 2026: The Ayodhya Ram Temple donation row has widened after police arrested eight people named in an FIR linked to the alleged embezzlement of donations and valuables received at the temple. The action came after a Special Investigation Team submitted its preliminary findings on alleged irregularities

New Delhi, June 26: Passport applicants in India will have to pay higher fees from July 1, 2026, as the government has revised charges for fresh passports, reissues and replacement of lost or damaged passports. Under the revised rules, a fresh or reissued ordinary 36-page passport will cost Rs 2,500, while the Tatkal fee for the same category has been increased to Rs 5,000. Passport Fees Revised From Jul

The parents of Siya Goyal have demanded the strictest legal action against their daughter if she is found guilty in the alleged murder of her fiancé, Ketan Agarwal. Despite their emotional appeal for justice, the family says they are still struggling to accept the accusations made against her. Speaking to the media, Siya's father, Praveen Goyal, said that if the allegations are proven in court, his daughter deserves the harshest punishment under the law. He stated that justice shou

Muharram 2026 Holiday: Are Banks And Schools Closed On June 26? Muharram 2026 is being observed in several parts of India today, June 26, with banks, schools, and government offices likely to remain closed in many regions depending on local holiday notifications. The day is linked to Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, which holds deep religious significance in the Islamic calendar