New Delhi, June 11, 2026: In a significant display of Centre-state participation, chief ministers from all 28 states attended the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi on Thursday. The full attendance gave the meeting added political and administrative importance, especially after previous sessions witnessed absences from several opposition-ruled states. The Gover

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expected participation at the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, 2026, has placed India’s expanding global influence back in focus. Invited by French President Emmanuel Macron, Modi will attend the summit as India continues to gain importance in discussions on trade, technology, energy security, supply chains and global development. India is not a member of the G7, which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Un

Sensex Ends Lower As IT Stocks Drag Market, Nifty Falls Below 23,200 Indian stock markets remained under pressure on Thursday as the Sensex and Nifty closed lower amid weak IT stocks, rising crude oil concerns, and geopolitical tension. The fall has also brought attention to a rare market trend in 2026, as the Sensex is moving against the usual pattern of positive returns during FIFA World Cup years.

Pawar Defends Nehru Legacy Amid BJP Comparison Row NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has reignited the Nehru-Modi comparison debate, saying Jawaharlal Nehru’s freedom struggle legacy and nation-building role cannot be equated with any contemporary leader. Sharad Pawar Says Nehru And Modi Cannot Be Compared NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has strongly defended former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, saying there can be no comparison b

TMC Faces Fresh Pressure Amid Rebel MP Claims The Trinamool Congress is facing fresh political pressure as rebel MP claims and resignations deepen the crisis. Amid speculation over his stand, Shatrughan Sinha has denied joining the rebel camp and said he remains with Mamata Banerjee. The crisis within the Trinamool Congress deepened on Thursday as party MP Shatrughan Sinha denied reports linking him to a rebel camp and firmly reaff

India Raises Concern After Oman Tanker Strike Three Indian seafarers have died after a US strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off Oman, prompting India to condemn the attack and raise concern over crew safety. The issue has deepened after the Indian Embassy in Oman began monitoring another vessel incident near Shinas port, though details of that case are still awaited.   Three Indian seafarers have been confi

ZEE5 has strengthened its FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage by bringing Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia onboard as an expert panelist, giving fans deeper analysis, match insights and regional-language football content. ZEE5 Strengthens FIFA World Cup 2026 Coverage ZEE5 is gearing up to deliver FIFA World Cup 2026 action to millions of football fans in India with live matches, highlights and exclusive tournament content. The platform i

India has exempted petrol blended with 22% to 30% ethanol from central excise duty, giving a major push to the country’s biofuel adoption strategy. The exemption covers higher ethanol fuel blends such as E22, E25 and E30. By reducing the tax burden on these blends, the government aims to make ethanol-rich petrol more attractive for fuel producers, distributors and future consumers while reducing reliance on imported crude oil.   Excise Relief For High-Ethano

Meenakshi Natarajan Nomination Row Reaches Supreme Court Meenakshi Natarajan’s rejected Rajya Sabha nomination has now become a major legal and political issue ahead of the Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha election. Meenakshi Natarajan Supreme Court Plea Escalates MP Rajya Sabha Row Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan has moved the Supreme Court after her nomination for the Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh was rejected, t

Lock Upp 2 Netflix Release Date Netflix has officially announced the return of Lock Upp, with the new season set to stream from June 27. The reality show, created by Ektaa R Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, is returning with a fresh hosting lineup and a bigger OTT platform. Riteish Deshmukh And Farah Khan To Host Lock Upp 2 Lock Upp 2 will be hosted by Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan. Their presence is expected to bring a differe

Aamir Khan To Celebrate 25 Years Of Lagaan At LIFF 2026 The London Indian Film Festival 2026 is set to return with a strong line-up of South Asian cinema, special screenings, and major celebrity appearances. One of the biggest highlights of this year’s edition will be Aamir Khan’s special appearance to celebrate 25 years of Lagaan. The 17th edition of the festival will be held across London, Bir

A Tragic Shock For Indian Community A deeply tragic incident in South London has shocked the Indian community after an Indian-origin couple and their nine-year-old son died following a fall from a high-rise apartment building. The deceased have been identified in reports as Rakesh Pai, his wife Aditi Paralkar, and their son Sid. The incident took place on May 27, 2026, at a residential tower in the Elephant and Castle area. Family Fell From 36th-F

Ontario Provincial Police Constable Tarun Bali died in the line of duty on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, while participating in a police investigation near Hearst, Ontario in northern Canada. Provincial authorities confirmed that Bali, 29, was seriously injured during the operation at approximately 12:30 p.m., at the rural intersection of Kendall Concession Road 7 and Concession Road 6, roughly three hours northwest of Timmins. He was later pronounced dead, marking a tragic line‑of‑duty de

PM Modi 4,399-Day Milestone: Longest-Serving Elected PM Record Explained Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached a major political milestone by becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister in continuous office. On June 10, 2026, Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days as Prime Minister, crossing Jawaharlal Nehru’s elected-era record of 4,398 days. Modi first took oath as Prime Minister on May 26, 2014, after the BJP won the 2014 Lok Sabha e

NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed major Indian airlines and airport operators to submit Action Taken Reports (ATRs) by June 15, 2026. These reports must detail the corrective measures taken to address safety concerns identified during routine and surprise inspections. The move is part of the regulator's broader effort to strengthen aviation safety across India as air traffic continues