Thiruvananthapuram, June 24: Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Wednesday wrote to Chief Minister V D Satheesan, urging immediate steps to bring home the mortal remains of Arjun, a Kerala worker who died in the Qatar blast. Arjun, a native of Kozhikode district, died after an explosion at an industrial facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday night, June 21, 2026. The in

Sensex Jumps 791 Points, Nifty Ends Above 24,000 As IT And Banking Stocks Rally Indian stock markets ended sharply higher on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, with benchmark indices posting strong gains led by buying in IT, banking, and financial stocks. The BSE Sensex surged 790.54 points, or 1.04 percent, to close at 76,991.22. The NSE Nifty gained 197.55 points, or 0.83 percent, to se

Nirav Modi Faces Rs 100 Crore Setback In UK Court Order Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi has faced a fresh legal setback after a UK court ordered him to repay more than $10.7 million, or over Rs 100 crore, to Bank of India in a loan recovery case. The order was passed by the London Circuit Commercial Court and relates to a loan given to Firestar Diamond FZE, a Dubai-based company

Kunal Shah To Lead WhatsApp As Meta Bets Big On CRED CRED founder Kunal Shah is set to lead WhatsApp globally as Meta invests $900 million in CRED, triggering both growth expectations and fintech data concerns.   Kunal Shah To Lead WhatsApp As Meta Bets Big On CRED CRED founder Kunal Shah is set to become the global CEO of WhatsApp, marking a major leadership move involving an Indian en

Jairam Ramesh Says Congress Should Not Take Back Leaders Who Joined BJP New Delhi: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has said that leaders who left the party and joined the BJP, especially younger leaders, should not be taken back into the Congress fold. Speaking in an interview with PTI Videos, Ramesh said it would be “shameful” for the Congress to even consider bringing back th

R Madhavan received the Padma Shri at the Padma Awards 2026 ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on June 23. The actor was honoured by President Droupadi Murmu, while his respectful greeting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi became a memorable moment from the event. R Madhavan Receives Padma Shri At Padma Awards 2026 Actor R Madhavan was conferred with the Padma Shri during the second Civil Investitur

Sushruta Statue Unveiled In Edinburgh Honours Ancient Indian Surgeon Date: June 23, 2026 The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Scotland has unveiled a bronze statue of Sushruta on June 23, 2026, honouring the ancient Indian physician widely remembered for his pioneering role in surgery and medical learning. The

Sensex, Nifty end higher Indian stock markets closed higher on Monday as buying in IT, pharma, and financial stocks lifted investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex rose 291.17 points, or 0.38 percent, to end at 77,094.07. The Nifty50 also finished in positive territory, gaining 89.80 points, or 0.37 percent, to close at 24,102.90. The index managed to settle above the 24,100 mark, givi

Lucknow Aliganj Fire: Coaching Centre Blaze Sparks Major Rescue Operation A major fire broke out at a coaching centre building in Lucknow’s Aliganj area, prompting a large rescue operation with 14 fire tenders deployed.   Major Fire Reported In Aliganj A major fire broke out at a three-storey commercial building in Lucknow’s Aliganj area on Monday, June 22, 2026,

Sushant Singh Rajput’s Unmade Paani Feels Relevant Amid India’s Water Crisis Shekhar Kapur’s long-planned film Paani, once expected to star Sushant Singh Rajput, is back in public discussion as India faces fresh concerns over water shortage in several regions. The unrealised project, built around a future where water becomes the world’s most powerful commodity, now feels closer to reality than fiction.

Suhrawardy Avenue Renamed Gopal Mukherjee Road, Sparks Kolkata History Row Kolkata, June 22: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s decision to rename Suhrawardy Avenue in Park Circus as Gopal Mukherjee Road on June 20, 2026, has triggered a political and historical debate in West Bengal. The change has been welcomed by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

Yuvraj Singh Set For Delhi Capitals Coaching Role Ahead Of IPL 2027 Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is reportedly set to join Delhi Capitals as batting coach for IPL 2027, marking a major coaching move ahead of the next Indian Premier League season. The development comes as the Delhi Capitals prepare for a fresh support staff structure after two disappointing IPL campaigns.

PM Modi Wishes Rahul Gandhi On 56th Birthday, Congress Leaders Extend Greetings Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday wishes to Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who turned 56 on June 19, 2026. In a message shared on social media, PM Modi wished Rahul Gandhi good health and a long life. The greeting came as several Congress lea

Sensex Gains 347 Points, Nifty Ends At 24,086 As Bulls Stay In Control Indian stock markets ended Wednesday’s session on a positive note, with benchmark indices closing higher as buying interest continued in select sectoral pockets. The Sensex gained 347.14 points, or 0.45 per cent, to close at 77,155.62, while the Nifty50 settled 96.55 points higher, or 0.40 per cent, at 24,085.70.

Sonu Nigam Health Update: Singer Undergoes Treatment, Confirms Mumbai Concert Singer Sonu Nigam has shared a health update with fans, revealing that he is currently undergoing treatment for a painful nerve-related condition. The update comes ahead of his scheduled Mumbai concert on June 27, which the singer has assured fans he still plans to perform. In a video shared on social m