Authorities have implemented extensive security measures for the NEET re-exam on June 21, including a ban on Telegram and Indian Air Force involvement in transporting question papers. Over 13,500 CCTV cameras, 51,000 jammers, and AI surveillance are in place. Massive police and paramilitary forces are deployed, with stringent biometric verification and mock drills conducted to ensure a fair and secure examination process nationwide.

BJP chief Nitin Nabin launched a three-day Punjab visit, emphasizing a vision for the state mirroring Maharaja Ranjit Singh's era. His tour, including prayers at the Golden Temple and a Jalandhar roadshow, signals intensified preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections. Nabin met with the Punjab BJP core committee to strategize on organizational strengthening and booth-level expansion, aiming to form a 'double-engine government' under PM Modi's leadership.

Nimbalkar was among the six MPs who stayed away from the June 17 meeting convened by the Uddhav Thackeray-led party. With Shiv Sena (UBT) holding nine seats in the Lok Sabha, the rebel faction requires the support of at least six MPs, or two-thirds of the parliamentary party, to avoid attracting provisions of the anti-defection law.

Malawi Defence Force (MDFl athletes dominated the 2026 Standard Bank Be More Race in Lilongwe, taking the top two positions in the 21km event at Bingu National Stadium. More than 4,000 runners took part.Kasteni of Cobbe Barracks won the men’s race in 1:05:45, followed by Brave Mwamphanthe of Chilumba Garrison in 1:05:55. Thomas Chunga finished […] The post MDF power on display as athletes dominate Standard Bank Be More Race appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Around 80 people took part in a rescue operation at Háifoss in Þjórsárdalur yesterday after a hiker suffered a broken leg.

India hosts a crucial BRICS security conclave in New Delhi, bringing together top officials including China's Wang Yi and Russia's Shoigu. Discussions will centre on global flashpoints like the Middle East conflict and the Ukraine war, alongside regional security and terrorism concerns. This meeting serves as a vital prelude to the upcoming BRICS Summit, with a focus on non-traditional security challenges and emerging technologies.

[allAfrica] After more than a decade of diplomatic estrangement, Rwanda and South Africa appear to be taking meaningful steps toward rebuilding a relationship long marked by suspicion, political tensions, and missed opportunities. Recent high-level engagements between Kigali and Pretoria suggest a growing recognition that Africa's future is better served by cooperation than confrontation. As both countries seek to strengthen their positions within a rapidly evolving continental landscape, the restoration of

Representatives of the United States and Iran, as well as mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, will take part in the discussion, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said

The radiation background at the site and in the observation area is normal, and the safety of the station is fully ensured.

The delegation also included Deputy Oil Minister and Head of the National Oil Company Hamid Bord, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi and Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei

The targets were destroyed

12,121 people have been wounded

Legal experts say the federal social media ban for kids leaves many questions unanswered — including whether it violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Lawyers and law professors are raising flags about gaps in Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, that could leave Canada open to legal challenges.

The residents of 60 properties remain evacuated from their homes on Saturday, as crews battle an out of control wildfire burning south of Lytton, B.C.

The Icelandic Court of Appeal has, for a second time, upheld the district court’s acquittal on the terrorism-related charges in the so-called terrorism case, while leaving unchanged the sentences imposed for firearms offenses.

Lancet study offers early clue to what India's HPV drive could deliver

The row began after Tharoor reportedly remarked that PM Modi had raised the issue of civilian sailors during interactions with US President Donald Trump. The comments drew criticism from the Congress, with Khera suggesting that Tharoor was attributing statements to the prime minister that were not reflected in official records.

The situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has come to light, exposing serious governance challenges that undermine Pakistan's portrayal as a peace broker in the region. Protests began with economic discontent over rising electricity costs and inflation, swiftly evolving into calls for political reforms that would eliminate reserved seats for refugees in the PoK assembly.

A new Standard Operating Procedure has been launched for sea turtle conservation in Lakshadweep, offering a unified framework for management and monitoring. This initiative aims to protect all four major sea turtle species, which are legally protected. The SOP addresses nesting site security, migration tracking, and rescue protocols, building on the success of a decade-long ban on poaching that has boosted green turtle populations in the region.

Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a accordé ce jour une audience à une importante délégation des participants au Conseil des Ministres du CAMES, en marge de la clôture de la 43ᵉ session de l'institution à Libreville. Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a accordé ce jour une audience à une importante délégation des participants au (...) - ENSEIGNEMENT SUPÉRIEUR / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

If they don't do that, of course, there's no skin off our back, US Vice President said

Iran has fulfilled its obligations, while the other side was obliged to make sure that the Zionist regime maintains a ceasefire in Lebanon, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said

Earlier on Saturday, Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz citing Israel’s ongoing aggression against Lebanon in violation of the memorandum

Otherwise, their safety will be at risk, the IRGC Navy said in a statement

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the delegation will leave for Switzerland later on Saturday

SINGAPORE – HarbourFront Centre will cease operations on July 27, the shopping mall announced in a Facebook post on June 19.The Singapore Cruise Centre will be relocated to 5 HarbourFront Avenue with effect from July 15, it added.The new location is just 70m from the existing terminal located within HarbourFront Centre.Batam Fast Ferry will be the first operator to start operations from the new terminal on July 7, with all other ferry operators and cruise operations to follow suit from July 15.No changes will be made to ferry routes, destinations served and scheduling as a result of the move, the Singapore Cruise Centre said in a statement on June 15.[[nid:724557]]The international terminal has been operating from HarbourFront Centre since 1992.Ferry services to Indonesian destinations including Batam Centre, Harbour Bay, Sekupang, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Gold Coast and Nirup Island, as well as international cruise operations, will continue as usual, it said.

The youngster vanished in Haden Hill Park in the West Midlands town of Cradley Heath, just metres away from his mother.

TEHRAN – An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to develop a nano diagnostic kit for early detection of antigens associated with helicobacter pylori, which is the most frequent cause of chronic gastritis, duodenal ulcer, and stomach cancer.

Western Bureau:         The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), is calling on communities to abandon outdated beliefs and embrace efforts to protect children’s mental health and well-being as they too experience the stress, trauma and anxiety associated with adults.

WESTERN BUREAU: Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says Jamaicans living along the island’s north coast will soon begin to benefit from significantly improved healthcare services as restoration work on Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) nears completion and the new Western Child and Adolescent Hospital is almost ready to open.