New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at strengthening medicine safety and improving supply chain transparency, the Centre has expanded its QR code-based tracking system to include vaccines, anti-cancer medicines, antimicrobials, and narcotic and psychotropic drugs. The Union Health Ministry has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, by placing these categories of medicines under Schedule H2. The amendment makes it mandatory for

Amit Shah Meets Murmu, Cabinet Reshuffle Buzz Grows New Delhi, June 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s meeting with President Droupadi Murmu has triggered fresh political speculation over a possible reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers, coming just two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi also called on the President. While such meetings can be part of routine consti

Karnataka Creates Praja Seva Department To Improve Citizen Services The Karnataka government has created a new Praja Seva Department by merging key citizen-service and administrative reform wings under one structure. The move is aimed at improving public grievance redressal, simplifying government procedures, and making service delivery faster across the state. The decision was a

Solar Storm Hits Earth: Will India See Auroras This Week? Earth is experiencing increased solar activity this week as a large sunspot group and a fast solar wind stream raise the possibility of a minor geomagnetic storm around June 25 and 26. The event has sparked curiosity over whether India could witness auroras, but scientists say the chances remain very low. The solar activit

Delhi NCR Rain Alert June 25: IMD Issues Orange Alert For Thunderstorm, Gusty Winds Delhi-NCR is likely to witness another spell of rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds on Thursday, June 25, 2026, as the India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for several parts of the national capital region. The weather alert comes after days of humid and unsettled conditions

Europe Flight Disruptions: 189 Flights Cancelled, Over 2,200 Delayed Across Major Airports Air travellers across Europe faced fresh disruption as several major airports reported widespread delays and cancellations, affecting passengers in Spain, Germany, England, the Netherlands, Ireland, Scotland, and other parts of the continent. According to travel disruption reports, around 1

India-Bound Oil Supertanker Booked At Nearly 9 Times Freight Rate A supertanker heading toward India has been provisionally booked from the Persian Gulf at an unusually high freight rate, highlighting a sharp shortage of available vessels in the region. According to shipbrokers cited in the report, the very-large crude carrier, or VLCC, was booked at 897 Worldscale points, meanin

IAEA Map Reveals Where World’s Nuclear Waste Is Stored The International Atomic Energy Agency has released a new interactive tool showing where the world’s spent nuclear fuel is stored, offering one of the clearest public views yet of the global nuclear waste challenge. According to the IAEA, nuclear power plants worldwide have produced around 448,000 tonnes of spent nuclear

Iran Drone Swarm Claim Raises New Air Warfare Concerns A US pilot’s reported account of a jellyfish-like Iranian drone swarm before an F-15E crash has raised questions about Iran’s drone warfare capabilities. Officials have not confirmed the exact cause of the crash, but the claim has sparked fresh debate on the future of air combat. Iran’s ‘Jellyfish’ Drone Swarm Claim Raises Questions After US F-15E Jet Crash

Rajinikanth 173rd Film Dharman First Look Shows Him As Doctor, Kamal Haasan To Produce Rajinikanth’s 173rd film has been officially titled Dharman. Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International, the film presents Rajinikanth in a powerful doctor role. Superstar Rajinikanth’s much-awaited 173rd film has been officially titled Dha

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

Delhi-NCR Dust Storm Triggers IMD Red Alert, Light Rain To Follow New Delhi, June 23, 2026: A severe dust storm swept across Delhi-NCR on Tuesday afternoon, bringing strong winds, low visibility, and a sudden change in weather conditions. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for parts of the region, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and light rain. The weathe

Andy Burnham Emerges As Top UK PM Contender After Starmer Resignation London, June 22, 2026: British politics has entered a crucial leadership moment after Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister and Labour Party leader, opening the race for a new leader at a time of growing pressure within the ruling party. At the centre of the spotlight is Andy Burnham, the former Greater Manchester mayor and newly elected Makerfield MP, who is widely

Thalapathy Vijay At 52: 7 Screen Moments That Prove His Unmatched Star Power Few stars can turn silence into celebration, and Thalapathy Vijay has done it across generations. As Vijay turned 52 on June 22, fans once again celebrated not just his films, but the unforgettable screen moments that made him one of Tamil cinema’s biggest mass icons. For Vijay fans, his appeal has never been only about dance, action, or box office numbers. It is about the w

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