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SC ruling: Pitfalls of putting a price on care work

New Delhi, June 16 -- On June 11, the Supreme Court labelled homemakers as "nation builders" and set a notional monthly income of Rs.30,000 to assess accident compensation for unpaid domestic workers.... Read More


Scheme offering free rides for women in state-run buses, a key UDF promise, rolled out in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, June 16 -- The scheme offering free rides for women and transgender persons in Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses, a key promise of the Congress-led United Democ... Read More


Supreme court seeks centre, states' response on plea against Aadhaar use for age proof and voter registration

Bhubaneswar, June 16 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Centre, State governments and the Election Commission of India on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking to restrict the ... Read More


Pakistan seeks freedom for Somalia hostagesPublished on: June 16, 2026 5:26 PM

Pakistan, June 16 -- The government is pursuing diplomatic efforts to secure the release of 10 Pakistani hostages held in Somalia. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar informed the National Assembly that au... Read More


Bangladesh PM Tarique suggests he will be supporting England at FIFA World Cup

Dhaka, June 16 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has hinted that he will be supporting England in the FIFA World Cup. The premier dropped the clue while speaking to journalists at the Bangladesh-China... Read More


India blocks Telegram till June 22 ahead of NEET re-exam: Why a digital rights group is calling it 'band aid solution'?

New Delhi, June 16 -- India moved on Tuesday to block the popular messaging platform Telegram until 22 June 2026, citing its exploitation by organised cheating networks ahead of the National Eligibili... Read More


India blocks Telegram till 22 June ahead of NEET re-exam: Why a digital rights group is calling it 'band aid solution'

New Delhi, June 16 -- India on Tuesday moved to block the popular messaging platform Telegram until 22 June 2026, citing its exploitation by organised cheating networks ahead of the National Eligibili... Read More


Opposition seeks Bhagwant Mann's resignation after Akal Takht edict

Chandigarh, June 16 -- The Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the BJP demanded chief minister Bhagwant Mann's resignation on Monday following the Akal Takht edict. Punjab Congress president Amar... Read More


"Operation Tiger in final stage": Shiv Sena's Krupal Tumane claims 7 UBT MPs to join Shinde faction before Monsoon Session

Nagpur, June 16 -- Shiv Sena MLC Krupal Tumane on Tuesday claimed that discussions with seven Members of Parliament from Shiv Sena (UBT) under "Operation Tiger" have reached the final stage and assert... Read More


"We will have to fight with both communalisms": Congress' Imran Masood amid Owaisi's proposal for 'anti-BJP' alliance

New Delhi, June 16 -- With the Uttar Pradesh elections due in February next year, Congress leader Imran Masood on Tuesday dismissed the possibility of an alliance with Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM, sayi... Read More