Three Royal Navy personnel died early Wednesday when their Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a training exercise in southwest England, Britain's Ministry of Defence confirmed.
The West Bengal government launched the 'Annapurna Yojana' (Annapurna Bhandar Scheme), replacing the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme. It doubles monthly financial assistance to INR 3,000 via Direct Benefit Transfer for eligible women permanent residents aged 25-60. Existing beneficiaries will be automatically migrated to the new database.
A breathtaking video capturing towering pillars of red light flashing high above an intense thunderstorm in Tibet has drawn widespread attention online. The rare upper-atmospheric phenomenon, resembling massive glowing tendrils stretching toward space, occurred during a severe weather event over the region.
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Central government following a major administrative shake-up at the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Gandhi accused the administration of shielding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan while shifting the blame onto bureaucrats to dodge accountability.
Iran has halted all communication with international mediators after Israel threatened to launch major bombing campaigns against Beirut, according to reports from two semiofficial Iranian news agencies on Tuesday.
Anupam Mittal, founder of Shaadi.com and a prominent judge on Shark Tank India, has publicly advocated for a major shift in how Indian companies disburse salaries. In a detailed post shared on LinkedIn, Mittal urged businesses to transition from the traditional monthly payroll cycle to a bi-monthly system, paying employees on the 15th and 30th of every month.
Sarthak Sidhant, a Class 12 student impacted by the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, appeared before a parliamentary panel on Tuesday. Sidhant presented findings detailing alleged irregularities in the tendering process for the evaluation system, alongside broader concerns regarding transparency and assessment quality.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai met with the party's central leadership in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss his future within the party, amid widespread indications that he is preparing to exit the organization.
The Maharashtra state cabinet on Tuesday officially cleared a major farm loan waiver scheme, offering substantial financial relief to agrarian communities across the state. Under the newly approved "Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Shetkari Karjmafi Yojna," the government will waive agricultural crop loans of up to INR 2 lakh per eligible farmer.
The government is planning a UPI-based PF withdrawal system under the proposed EPFO 3.0 framework, but members can already withdraw provident fund savings online through the EPFO portal. Here's a step-by-step guide covering eligibility, required documents, claim types, and how to submit and track a PF withdrawal request without employer approval in most cases.
Oracle Corporation is set to complete its largest-ever workforce reduction by June 15, with around 30,000 employees, nearly 18% of its global workforce, expected to depart. The restructuring comes despite strong financial performance, as the company sharpens its focus on cloud computing and AI-driven growth.
The body of Melissa Casias, a 54-year-old researcher at Los Alamos National Laboratory who disappeared in June 2025, has been found in New Mexico's Carson National Forest. The discovery comes amid an FBI investigation into several deaths and disappearances involving scientists linked to sensitive US research programmes. Authorities said a handgun was found near her remains and the investigation is ongoing.
A five-year-old girl died after allegedly falling from a toy train ride at Mandore Garden in Jodhpur on May 31. The child's family alleged that sudden braking caused her to fall and that the train did not stop immediately despite passengers raising an alarm. Police have registered a case against the operator and launched an investigation into possible negligence and safety lapses.
A massive 70-foot-tall statue of Argentine football icon Lionel Messi was dismantled and removed from its pedestal in the Lake Town area on Monday, following severe public safety concerns triggered by recent storms.
As digital payments become increasingly common, businesses are facing a growing threat from the “Fake Payment Screenshot Scam.” In this fraud, scammers use forged or app-generated payment receipts to falsely claim a transaction was completed, exploiting the visual design of mobile payment screens to deceive retailers and avoid making actual bank transfers.
Speculation over the political future of former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K. Annamalai reached a fever pitch on Monday as he left Chennai for New Delhi. Addressing reporters amid intense rumors that he plans to exit the BJP and launch a new political outfit, Annamalai urged for patience, stating that clarity would emerge within forty-eight hours.
Choosing the correct Income Tax Return (ITR) form is essential for accurate tax filing and timely processing. The Income Tax Department has prescribed seven ITR forms for different taxpayer categories, including salaried individuals, professionals, businesses, firms, companies and charitable organisations. Here's a simple guide explaining who should file ITR-1 to ITR-7 and when.
A man briefly staged a protest on Bengaluru's HAL Old Airport Road after traffic was halted to facilitate the movement of the Governor's convoy, raising concerns about the impact of prolonged road closures on commuters. The incident drew attention after the man sat on the road and questioned the necessity of the traffic restrictions, saying his pregnant wife could face difficulties in a medical emergency.
National Award-winning and Padma Bhushan awardee Suman Kalyanpur, one of India’s most enduring playback singers, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the age of 89.
A 35-year-old man died and another sustained severe injuries after a massive fire broke out inside a residential house in Jharkhand's Bokaro district. The incident took place late Saturday evening in the LH Colony area, which falls under the jurisdiction of the City Police Station.
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