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

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao’s Sing Geetham Shows Why He Remains Cinema’s Great Experimenter Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao is set to bring Sing Geetham to audiences after carrying the musical storytelling idea for nearly four decades. At 94, legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao is once again proving why he is known as one of Indian cinema’s boldest experimenters. His upcoming film Sing Geetham is ba

Ujjwala Subsidy Cap Explained Ujjwala beneficiaries will now get subsidy support for only four LPG refills a year, as the government moves to curb misuse. The government’s decision to reduce subsidised LPG refills under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has brought fresh attention to household fuel costs and welfare delivery. Under the revised rule, Ujjwala beneficiaries will get subsidy support for only up to four LPG refills in a year, instead of nin

Dubai Road Crash Claims Lives Of Indian Workers After Minibus Hits Truck A tragic road accident on Dubai’s Emirates Road killed several Indian workers after a minibus crashed into a broken-down truck. Indian Workers Killed In Dubai Road Accident Several Indian workers lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Dubai after a minibus carrying workers crashed into a broken-down truck on Emirates Road. According to Dubai Pol

TMC Faces Major Bengal Crisis After Ritabrata Banerjee Rebellion TMC faces its biggest internal crisis as 58 MLAs back Ritabrata Banerjee, raising fresh questions over party control in West Bengal. The Trinamool Congress is facing a major political crisis after 58 dissident MLAs backed expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee as their legislative party leader in West Bengal. The move came after days of tension, a signature-forgery a

Solar Storm May Bring Rare Aurora Glow To Ladakh Tonight A strong geomagnetic storm could give parts of Ladakh and the higher Himalayas a rare chance to witness a faint red aurora tonight. Rare Sky Event Expected Over Ladakh A powerful solar storm hitting Earth on June 8, 2026, could create a rare chance for aurora sightings in parts of India, especially in Hanle, Lad