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A fire sparked by an alleged AC explosion engulfed two flats on the 21st floor of a Noida high-rise in Sector 119 on Sunday morning. Six fire tenders rushed to the spot, rescuing residents without injuries. Authorities have ordered an investigation into the incident and electrical safety.
A massive fire in Lucknow's Aliganj area killed 15 people, mostly students, after an electrical short circuit sparked a blaze in a commercial building lacking fire exits. Several others were injured, prompting arrests, compensation announcements, and a statewide safety audit.
Telegram has challenged the Centre's temporary ban ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, arguing it unfairly affects millions of users. The government says the restriction, in place until June 22, is aimed at curbing paper-leak scams, misinformation, and exam-related fraud.
Ahead of the re-NEET exam on June 21, authorities have temporarily restricted access to Telegram across India to curb alleged paper-leak scams and cheating networks. The move comes after the earlier exam was cancelled amid a paper leak, with over 22 lakh students set to appear for the retest.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Slovakia on the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister since the country's independence in 1993. The visit aims to strengthen cooperation in trade, defence, technology, manufacturing and skilled workforce mobility amid rapidly growing bilateral ties.
IMD has confirmed the onset of El Niño conditions in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, warning that the phenomenon is likely to strengthen during the 2026 southwest monsoon. El Niño is typically associated with weaker rainfall, higher temperatures, prolonged dry spells and an increased risk of drought
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that IRCTC's new website will launch by July 15, promising a smoother ticket-booking experience. The upgrade aims to tackle issues such as Captcha delays, OTP problems, website crashes, and Tatkal booking congestion faced by passengers.
A Gurugram-based web developer was fired after a viral clip from comedian Pranit More's show showed him suggesting he expected something in return after spending ₹370 on a date. The controversy sparked widespread debate on consent, dating, accountability, and the consequences of online backlash
Meta has partnered with Reliance Industries to build its first AI-enabled data centre in India at Jamnagar, Gujarat. The 168 MW facility will run on renewable energy and desalinated seawater cooling, supporting AI growth, digital infrastructure expansion, and India's clean energy goals.
Indian Railways will launch a modernized reservation system in August, featuring higher booking capacity, faster performance and AI-powered waitlist predictions. The upgrade aims to deliver a smoother ticket-booking experience as online reservations continue to dominate railway travel across India.
UGC NET follows a student-friendly marking scheme with no negative marks and two marks awarded for every correct answer. The exam consists of two papers conducted in a single three-hour session, testing candidates on teaching aptitude and subject-specific knowledge.
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Bhutan late on June 7, triggering aftershocks and causing tremors across Northeast India. Authorities reported no immediate casualties or damage as monitoring continued in affected districts.
Abhijeet Dipke-led Cockroach Janta Party's Delhi protest gained widespread attention online as supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar to demand accountability over education-related issues and call for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
A devastating fire at Delhi's Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar claimed at least 21 lives and injured over 30 people. Investigators found major safety violations, including the absence of fire clearance and blocked escape routes. Authorities have arrested the hotel owner & launched a criminal probe
Tension erupted outside Khan Sir's coaching institute in Patna after alleged gunfire and vandalism by a rival group. While Khan Sir claimed attackers fired shots and issued threats, police said no evidence of shooting was found and have launched a probe, identifying 15-20 suspects.
