Nathu La, Lipulekh La checkposts designated as immigration posts for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimsThe ministry's joint secretary, Sandeep N Mahatme, in an official note said, "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of sec...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Council Polls: MLAs cross voted for money, says Karnataka Opposition leader Ashoka ahead of meeting with Nabin on TuesdayBJP leaders suspect cross-voting in Legislative Council polls was driven by monetary gain, with investigations underway to identify the MLA...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Govt near-finalises constitutional amendment to operationalise women's reservation via seat expansionThe government is nearing finalization of a constitutional amendment to implement women's reservation by expanding Lok Sabha and assembly s...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Suits & Sayings: Staying PutET’s roundup of the wackiest whispers in corporate corridors.
22 Jun, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha's tenure gets fifth extension till June 28 next yearAyush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha's tenure has been extended for another year, until June 28, 2027. This marks his fifth extension in t...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
On a train without ticket or using someone else’s? These railway mistakes could soon cost you far more as Centre plans fine hike from July 1Train travel could soon come with stricter penalties as the Centre plans to double the minimum fine for ticketless travel from Rs 250 to Rs...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
These nearly invisible crystals could rewrite what we know about the early Solar SystemMoon impact 3.5 billion years ago reveals hidden Solar System history through tiny mineral grains. The discovery shows asteroid bombardment...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
Rupee rises for fifth day, rallies to 6-week highThe Indian rupee strengthened for the fifth consecutive session, closing at 94.33 against the dollar. This gain to a six-week high was supp...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.43 AM IST
Why is Savannah Guthrie missing from the ‘Today’ show again, amidst the Nancy Guthrie missing case? Here’s what happenedSavannah Guthrie took a break from the Today show for a new project. She is set to host the upcoming Wordle game show on NBC. This comes as...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.56 AM IST
In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
NARCL makes fifth exit with Rs 575 crore recoveryAgson Global, a manufacturer of aroma ingredients, was admitted to insolvency proceedings by the National Company Law Tribunal following a ...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
In 1953, scientists pieced together a twisted molecule, and DNA finally had a shapeScientists uncovered DNA's double helix structure in 1953. James Watson and Francis Crick proposed the model. It explained how genetic info...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
Rupee closes at 94.56 vs USD; US-Iran peace agreement details, Fed guidance awaitedThe Indian rupee strengthened for the third day in a row. This rise was supported by positive sentiment and anticipation of a U.S.-Iran pea...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Euro zone bond yields steady near two-week low after Middle East peace dealEuro zone bond yields stabilized after a recent dip. A US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is easing energy supply concerns. This d...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Centre mandates prescription for syrup-based medicinesChemists must now have a doctor's prescription to sell cough syrups. The government has changed the Drugs Rules, 1945. This stops over-the-...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Govt ends over-the-counter sales of all 'syrups'; mandates doctor's prescription for purchaseThe Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has mandated that all syrups, including cough syrups, are now prescription-only. This new r...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
RBI eases investment rules for NRIs, OCIs; permits designated repatriable rupee accountsThe Reserve Bank of India has updated investment rules for Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India. Individuals residing outsid...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.00 AM IST