Kolkata, June 26: The death toll in the Kolkata warehouse roof collapse incident has risen to 15 after a 19-year-old worker succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at a hospital, officials said. The victim was among those critically injured in the collapse and had been under intensive medical care since…
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India Go Down to England in Shootout in FIH Pro League Match
London, June 26: The Indian men’s hockey team suffered a narrow defeat to England in a penalty shootout during their FIH Pro League encounter, after both sides were locked at the end of regulation time in a closely fought match. The game was marked by high intensity and disciplined defensive…
Continue ReadingAustralia Reach FIFA World Cup Knockouts After 0–0 Draw with Paraguay
Sydney, June 26: Australia secured a place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup after holding Paraguay to a 0–0 draw in a tightly contested group-stage match. Despite several attempts from both sides, neither team was able to break the deadlock, with strong defensive displays and disciplined goalkeeping…
Continue ReadingIndia Emerges 4th in Hurun Unicorn Index
New Delhi, June 26: India has ranked fourth globally with 61 unicorn companies, according to the latest Hurun Global Unicorn Index, underlining the country’s expanding footprint in the global startup ecosystem. The report highlights India’s growing stature as a major hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, supported by rapid growth across…
Continue ReadingStrait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Recovers to 57 pc of Pre-Conflict Levels: Report
June 26: Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to approximately 57% of pre-conflict levels, indicating a gradual stabilisation in one of the world’s most critical maritime and energy transit routes, according to a recent shipping and trade monitoring report. The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian…
Continue ReadingMuharram Holiday: Stock Markets to Remain Closed
Mumbai, June 26: The Indian stock markets will remain closed today on account of Muharram, a scheduled trading holiday. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will not conduct trading in equity, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB), and currency derivatives segments. Normal trading…
Continue ReadingOdisha Speaker Appoints Pramila Mallik to Head Public Accounts Committee for 2026–27
Bhubaneswar, June 26: Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and Chief Whip of the BJD Legislature Party, Pramila Mallik, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Odisha Legislative Assembly for the financial year 2026–27. The appointment was made by Speaker Surama Padhy through…
Continue ReadingOdisha Govt Suspends ‘VB-G Ram G’ Work for 60 Days During Kharif Season
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (UDN): The Odisha Government has announced the temporary suspension of the ‘VB-G Ram G’ work for a period of 60 days during the ongoing agricultural season to facilitate farming activities across the state. According to an official notification issued by the government, the decision has been taken…
Continue ReadingPuri Conducts Mock Drill for Smooth and Safe Snana Yatra, Rath Yatra
Puri, June 26 (UDN): In preparation for the upcoming Snana Yatra and Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, a comprehensive mock drill was conducted in Puri on Friday to ensure smooth, safe, and disciplined management of the festivals. The exercise was organized with the active participation of various government departments and…
Continue ReadingPowerful Earthquakes Rock Venezuela Near Caracas, Causing Widespread Destruction
Caracas, June 25: Venezuela was shaken by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday, sending shockwaves across the nation and causing significant damage in and around the capital, Caracas. The strong tremors led to the collapse of several buildings, disrupted transport and communication networks, and triggered panic among residents. Authorities have confirmed…
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