Month: June 2026

BCCI will do everything to get Sooryavanshi to highest level of cricket, says Secretary Saikia

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BCCI will do everything to get Sooryavanshi to highest level of cricket, says Secretary Saikia

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for their consecutive IPL titles following their five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 2026 final in Ahmedabad. The BCCI Secretary also praised teenage sensation 15-year-old teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his exceptional performances throughout…

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Thunderstorm alert for six Telangana districts for June 3

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Thunderstorm alert for six Telangana districts for June 3

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange thunderstorm warning in six Telangana districts and a yellow thunderstorm warning in 20 districts for Wednesday, June 3 | Photo Credit: India Meteorological Department The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange warning (thunderstorms) for six Telangana districts and a yellow warning for 20 districts…

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Nation

Congo re-opens airport at centre of Ebola outbreak

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Congo re-opens airport at centre of Ebola outbreak

Bunia airport in Ituri province after authorities in Democratic Republic of the Congo reopened services amid efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reopened ​the airport in the capital city of the province ⁠hit hardest by the ongoing Ebola outbreak, a government statement said, reversing…

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UN warns of extreme heat risk from El Nino, urges preparedness

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UN warns of extreme heat risk from El Nino, urges preparedness

A view of cracked ground at a dam, as Zimbabwe is experiencing an El Nino-induced drought. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The United Nations weather agency forecast ‌on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) a moderate or possibly strong El Nino that could drive up ​global temperatures and increase the risk of extreme weather over the coming…

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Tamil Nadu government fully prepared for southwest monsoon: Minister Sengottaiyan

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Tamil Nadu government fully prepared for southwest monsoon: Minister Sengottaiyan

K.A. Sengottaiyan. File | Photo Credit: M. Govarthan Tamil Nadu Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management K.A. Sengottaiyan, on Tuesday (June 2, 2026), said the State government has taken all preparatory measures for the southwest monsoon. Speaking to journalists in Chennai, Mr. Sengottaiyan said as the southwest monsoon has commenced, the State government is continuously…

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AIIMS Delhi researchers show exactly how particulate matter affects foetuses

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AIIMS Delhi researchers show exactly how particulate matter affects foetuses

Exposure during pregnancy to Urban Particulate Matter activates inflammatory pathways that inhibit IGFBP3 expression, a key protein governing the equilibrium of the placenta and growth of the embryo, the researchers found. Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto That environmental pollutants can breach the placental barrier and affect foetuses is now well established in research….

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Science

Over 550 Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan awarded U.N. Medal of Honour

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Over 550 Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan awarded U.N. Medal of Honour

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) troops from India in South Sudan. File | Photo Credit: AP Over 550 Indian peacekeepers, including 53 women, serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were honoured for their dedication and commitment to protecting civilians and supporting peacebuilding efforts in the conflict-affected country. A total of…

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Canada is failing Jewish community and Jews are being targeted: PM Carney

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Canada is failing Jewish community and Jews are being targeted: PM Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks at Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto on June 1, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Canada is failing Jewish Canadians and the community is being brutally targeted by hate, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday (June 1, 2026). Mr. Carney said across Canada, antisemitism has surged to levels not…

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