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

Kangana Ranaut Turns Saree Looks Into Tribute To Indian Textiles Kangana Ranaut has once again drawn attention with her fashion choices, this time by celebrating India’s rich textile heritage through her saree looks during the promotions of Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata. Instead of choosing only glamorous red-carpet styles, Kangana used her promotional wardrobe to highlight handwove

Sanjay Raut Claims Bid To Lure Shiv Sena UBT MPs Amid Split Buzz Shiv Sena (UBT) faces fresh split buzz after Sanjay Raut alleged a bid to lure party MPs with money offers. Political Tension Rises In Shiv Sena UBT Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has alleged that attempts are being made to lure Members of Parliament from the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, adding fresh tension to Maharashtra politics amid speculation over a possi

India’s Homegrown HPV Test Validated For Cervical Cancer Screening India has taken an important step in cervical cancer prevention with the validation of its first indigenous HPV DNA test, Truenat HPV-HR Plus. The test has been developed by Molbio Diagnostics and is designed to detect high-risk human papillomavirus strains linked to cervical cancer. Why This HPV Test Matters The validation is being seen as a major public he

Indian H-1B Worker Alleges Employer Forced Him To Pay $100K To Keep Visa Status An Indian technology worker in the United States has filed a lawsuit alleging that his employer forced him to pay nearly $100,000 to keep his job and maintain his legal immigration status. The worker, identified as Rishikesh Raj Meesala, has accused Progress Solutions, Inc. and its Indian-origin chief executive, Sai Jitendra Kalagara, of using his H-1B visa dependency to pres

Stock Market Closing Bell: Sensex Gains Over 500 Points, Nifty Ends Near 24,000 Indian equity markets continued their positive run on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as benchmark indices closed higher for the third consecutive session. Strong buying in IT, FMCG, media, and realty stocks helped Dalal Street maintain its recovery momentum, while weakness in metal and auto counters limited further upside.