Paramitaa Munsi

Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj reportedly fled a deadly south Delhi fire that claimed 21 lives, citing fear. Investigators are probing alleged building code violations and a lack of fire safety measures at the Flourish Stay B&B. The manager remains at large as authorities reconstruct the tragic events.

Rahul Gandhi slammed the Modi government over the NEET-UG paper leak, citing the tragic suicide of aspirant Akanksha. He highlighted the farmer father's sacrifices and blamed the "corrupt, broken system" for her death. Gandhi also questioned Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's continued tenure and accused PM Modi of damaging India's education.

As hotter days, warmer nights and humidity push the body harder, a new study estimates that a five-day heatwave could cause nearly 30,000 excess deaths across India — far beyond what official heatstroke counts are built to capture

As Russia hosted a significant economic forum, Ukrainian drones launched coordinated assaults on key energy and naval sites in Saint Petersburg. The incident, which left several injured, effectively confronted Moscow's narrative of resilience in the face of Western punitive measures. This operation showcases Ukraine's advancing long-range capabilities, taking aim at critical infrastructure deep within enemy territory.

Virat Kohli was in sublime form during IPL 2026, scoring 675 runs at an average of 56.25 and top-scoring with an unbeaten 75 in the title clash. He had reportedly felt discomfort in his right hamstring while batting during the final. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is yet to report to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence for a fitness assessment. With both players dealing with hamstring issues, the selectors could be forced to explore additional options ahead of the upcoming assignments.

Veteran film producer and former CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani passed away on June 4, 2026, after a battle with liver cirrhosis. Known for backing early films of Govinda and Chunky Pandey, Nihalani produced hits like 'Aankhen' and 'Shola Aur Shabnam'. He chaired the CBFC from 2015 until his ousting in 2017. His final production, 'Rangeela Raja', released in 2019. Read on to know more in detail.

The CBSE’s highly-touted digital scheme for evaluating class 12 board exams lies in tatters after multiple students poked holes in how the scheme was implemented, causing distress to thousands of students across India

Alphabet has secured a massive $45 billion equity offering, with Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway leading with a $10 billion investment. This substantial capital infusion is earmarked for bolstering Google's AI compute infrastructure, a critical area identified by CEO Sundar Pichai. The company anticipates a total of $85 billion for this AI build-out, underscoring its strategic focus on artificial intelligence.

Virat Kohli's unwavering intensity and work ethic were instrumental in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's second consecutive IPL title in 2026. Finishing as the franchise's top scorer, Kohli's leadership and champion mindset, even after facing early setbacks, inspired teammates like Krunal Pandya. Pandya highlighted Kohli's consistent hunger to perform and win as a personal source of motivation.