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Delhi remained on alert on June 12, 2026, after heavy rain and stormy conditions affected several parts of the national capital. The India Meteorological Department warned that Delhi could see thunderstorms, lightning, light to moderate rainfall and strong gusty winds through the day as unstable weather continued over northwest India. Officials said strong thunderstorms may bring wind speeds of 70 to 90 kmph in some areas, while gusts coul

A major fire at a residential building in southeast Delhi’s Tughlakabad area claimed three lives and left two people in critical condition early Friday, June 12, 2026, officials said. The fire was reported around 2.30 am from Gali No. 1, where flames broke out in the parking area on the ground floor of a multi-storey building. The building had a ground floor and five upper storeys. Officials said thick smoke quickly moved through the sta

OpenDoor Moves India Roles to US With AI-Driven Restructuring OpenDoor, the US-based real estate tech firm, is closing its India office and relocating around 250 roles to the United States. This shift comes as the company adopts AI-powered workflows and smaller AI-native teams closer to its primary customers. Executives highlighted that the decision is not due to employee performance and commended the India

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

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

Updated Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 intensifies, fans are buzzing about the prospect of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo facing each other on football’s biggest stage once again. With the tournament set to kick off in just days, both players are confirmed to be part of their national squads, extending one of the greatest rivalries in sports into one final global showcase. It has been more than six years since Messi and Ronald

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

On June 4, recognized by the United Nations as the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, the Harmony Foundation joined global voices calling for urgent action to protect children in conflict zones. Dr. Abraham Mathai, founder-chairman of the foundation and former chairman of the Maharashtra State Minorities Commission, condemned the rising violence affecting children worldwide. Highlighting war-torn regions including Gaza, Israel, Sudan, Ukraine, and refugee camps, he

In the wake of the Malviya Nagar B&B fire in South Delhi that claimed 21 lives and injured numerous guests, the Delhi government has initiated a citywide inspection drive targeting bed-and-breakfasts, guest houses, and other high-risk properties. The move aims to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, building codes, and occupancy limits, preventing similar tragedies in the future. A multi-agency joint committee including officials from the district administration, Muni

Muzaffarpur, Bihar — A devastating fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Prasad Hospital, a private medical facility in Muzaffarpur, early on June 4, 2026, claiming the lives of multiple patients and injuring others. The fire started around 3:55 am on the fifth floor, triggering a major rescue operation amid thick smoke and chaos. Authorities have confirmed at least four fatalities, while dozens of patients were evacuated to nearby hospitals. District Magistrate Sub

In a significant development for Indian school education, Rahul Singh, 1996-batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, has been relieved from his position as CBSE Chairman following glitches in the Class 12 On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. Singh, who took over the CBSE in 2024, spearheaded the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE), introducing several reforms aimed at modernizing and easing pressure on student

JEE Advanced 2026 result was declared on June 1, 2026, bringing a major update for engineering aspirants across India. Shubham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone secured All India Rank 1 in the Common Rank List after scoring 330 out of 360 marks. His performance placed him at the top of one of India’s toughest engineering entrance examinations. This year, 1,79,694 candidates appeared for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of JEE Advanced 2026. The examination was conducted on May 17. Out of the

A Class 10 student from Amritsar has led to an important change in the Punjab School Education Board ranking system. Gagandeep Kaur, a student of Amber Senior Secondary School in Nawan Tanel, questioned why students with the same marks were given different ranks based on age. She raised the question during a student honour event in Chandigarh. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, former Delhi education minister Manish Sisodia and Punjab education minister Harjot Singh Bains were pre

Commercial LPG Price Hike Hits Delhi Businesses The price of a 19kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has been increased by ₹42, taking the new rate to ₹3,113.50 from ₹3,071.50. The revised price is effective from June 1 and will mainly affect hotels, restaurants, caterers, cloud kitchens, bakeries, tea stalls and other businesses that use commercial cooking gas every day. Reuters reported that Indian Oil raised the 19kg LPG cylinder price for industrial and co

Old Delhi Redevelopment Plan Still Waiting For Action Updated on May 26, 2026: The long-pending Old Delhi redevelopment plan has made little progress nearly four months after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took charge as chairperson of the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation on February 3, 2026. The move was announced as a major step to revive Shahjahanabad, the Walled City, and improve heritage conservation, tourism facilities and civic infrastructure around