Valentina Tereshkova Space Journey Turns 63 June 16, 2026, marks 63 years since Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to travel into space, a moment that changed the history of space exploration and inspired generations of women in science. On June 16, 1963, Tereshkova launched aboard the Soviet Vostok 6 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. She was

Family With Toddler Misses Train Despite Confirmed AC Tickets A family travelling with a one-year-old child missed the Seemanchal Express at Bihar’s Patliputra Junction despite having confirmed AC 2 Tier tickets, after heavy crowding allegedly blocked access to their coach. The incident has raised fresh questions about passenger safety and crowd management at railway stations, especially when reserved coach entry is blocked by heavy platform crowds.

Four passengers were killed in a tragic railway accident near Hetampur railway station in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena district on Sunday around 4:15 pm. The incident happened between Hetampur and Dholpur stations in the Jhansi Division after panic reportedly spread inside Train No. 19665 Khajuraho-Udaipur Intercity Express due to a rumour of fire. According to preliminary details from North Central Railway, the train had stopped after the Al

A major fire at a residential building in southeast Delhi’s Tughlakabad area claimed three lives and left two people in critical condition early Friday, June 12, 2026, officials said. The fire was reported around 2.30 am from Gali No. 1, where flames broke out in the parking area on the ground floor of a multi-storey building. The building had a ground floor and five upper storeys. Officials said thick smoke quickly moved through the sta

Description Title: Patna Court Stays Khan Sir's Arrest In KGS Firing Probe A Patna court has granted interim protection from arrest to educator Khan Sir while allowing police to continue questioning him in the coaching centre firing case. Khan Sir Gets Interim Protection From Arrest A Patna district court has granted interim protection from arrest to educator Faisal Khan, widely known as Khan Sir, in connection with the coach

Tehran Blasts Put Iran-Israel Ceasefire Under Fresh Pressure Fresh blasts in Tehran and renewed Iran-Israel strikes have raised concern over the fragile ceasefire and US-backed peace efforts. Tehran Blasts Raise Fresh Alarm The fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire came under renewed pressure on Monday after loud explosions were reported in Tehran, Isfahan and Tabriz. Reports s

Firhad Hakim Quits Kolkata Mayor Post Amid TMC Crisis Firhad Hakim’s resignation as Kolkata Mayor has added fresh pressure on Mamata Banerjee as the TMC faces growing internal turmoil. Firhad Hakim Resigns As Kolkata Mayor Senior Trinamool Congress leader Firhad Hakim has resigned as Kolkata Mayor, adding another major twist to the political crisis surrounding Mamata

Zelenskyy’s Open Letter To Putin Raises Fresh Hope For Ukraine Peace Talks Zelenskyy has offered direct talks, a full ceasefire, and prisoner exchange in a fresh challenge to Putin.   Zelenskyy Sends Direct Message To Putin Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made one of his strongest direct appeals to Russian President Vladimir Putin, asking him t

On June 4, recognized by the United Nations as the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, the Harmony Foundation joined global voices calling for urgent action to protect children in conflict zones. Dr. Abraham Mathai, founder-chairman of the foundation and former chairman of the Maharashtra State Minorities Commission, condemned the rising violence affecting children worldwide. Highlighting war-torn regions including Gaza, Israel, Sudan, Ukraine, and refugee camps, he

In the wake of the Malviya Nagar B&B fire in South Delhi that claimed 21 lives and injured numerous guests, the Delhi government has initiated a citywide inspection drive targeting bed-and-breakfasts, guest houses, and other high-risk properties. The move aims to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, building codes, and occupancy limits, preventing similar tragedies in the future. A multi-agency joint committee including officials from the district administration, Muni

Muzaffarpur, Bihar — A devastating fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Prasad Hospital, a private medical facility in Muzaffarpur, early on June 4, 2026, claiming the lives of multiple patients and injuring others. The fire started around 3:55 am on the fifth floor, triggering a major rescue operation amid thick smoke and chaos. Authorities have confirmed at least four fatalities, while dozens of patients were evacuated to nearby hospitals. District Magistrate Sub

Delhi B&B Fire Tragedy Puts Safety Rules Under Scanner A deadly fire at a Malviya Nagar B&B has triggered a major safety crackdown in Delhi, with officials focusing on fire NOC and building violations. 21 Dead In Delhi B&B Fire Delhi’s Malviya Nagar fire tragedy has put hotel and B&B safety rules back in focus after at least 21 people died in a major

Blue Origin Blast Explains Rocket Safety Distance   Blue Origin Blast Puts Safety Distance In Focus The Blue Origin New Glenn rocket blast in Florida has again raised a serious question: why are rocket launch pads kept so far from the public? The incident happened during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral, where the rocket’s engines were fired while the vehicle stayed f

A Class 10 student from Amritsar has led to an important change in the Punjab School Education Board ranking system. Gagandeep Kaur, a student of Amber Senior Secondary School in Nawan Tanel, questioned why students with the same marks were given different ranks based on age. She raised the question during a student honour event in Chandigarh. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, former Delhi education minister Manish Sisodia and Punjab education minister Harjot Singh Bains were pre

US-Iran Peace Talks Face Bushehr Aircraft Claim Tension   Bushehr Claim Tests Ceasefire Push US-Iran peace efforts are facing fresh uncertainty after Washington rejected Iranian media claims that a hostile aircraft was shot down near Bushehr province. Iranian state television had reported that air defence systems intercepted an aircraft in the Jam area. Still, a US official