Month: June 2026
‘Papa, save me. I’m dying’: JEE aspirant’s last call before mysterious death in Kota
A 17-year-old engineering aspirant from Araria died in Kota after being found critically injured. Moments before her death, she made a desperate plea to her father from the hospital, crying for help. The family is…
24-hour heat stress: Day ‘feel’ 50°C, night warmest in 2 years in Delhi
Delhi sweltered under extreme heat stress, with 'feels like' temperatures soaring past 50 degrees Celsius and night temperatures hitting a two-year high for June. A heatwave intensified the oppressive conditions, exacerbated by high humidity. This…
The price of paradise: What happens when offbeat travel destinations go mainstream
Once a cherished secret, India's offbeat travel destinations are rapidly becoming mainstream. What began as a quiet escape for a few now faces overcrowding, mirroring global trends. As infrastructure improves and social media fuels aspiration,…
Vat Purnima 2026: Date, time, puja rituals and significance
Married Hindu women across the nation are observing Vat Purnima on June 29, 2026, a significant festival dedicated to the well-being and longevity of their husbands. The day involves a strict fast and prayers offered…
‘Donation first, not nation first’: Akhilesh Yadav’s broadside against BJP on Ayodhya row
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has sharply criticized the BJP government, accusing them of religious insensitivity regarding alleged Ram temple donation theft and playing with youth's future through repeated exam paper leaks. He highlighted concerns…
Seika, Kyungbock crowned champions as NBA Rising Stars Invitational ends on a high
Over six days in Singapore, the NBA Rising Stars Invitational evolved into far more than a high-school basketball tournament. With Asia's best young talent, NBA and WNBA legends, packed stands and a growing ecosystem around…
China blacklists 20 Japanese entities after imposing export curbs on 10 US firms
China has expanded its technology and national security restrictions by adding 20 Japanese entities, including a defense studies institute, to its export control list. This move, barring dual-use item exports, follows similar actions against 10…