Government hikes export duties on diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel

June 16, 2026 7:20 AM

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Government hikes export duties on diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel

  The Government has increased the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on the export of diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) in its latest fortnightly review. With effect from today, the export duty on diesel has been raised to 14 rupees per litre from 13 rupees 5 paisa per litre, while the levy...

8 killed after B-52 bomber crashes at US Air Force base in Southern California

June 16, 2026 7:03 AM

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8 killed after B-52 bomber crashes at US Air Force base in Southern California

  A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a US Air Force base in Southern California's Mojave Desert, killing all eight people aboard last night. The US military on a social platform stated that emergency crews were responding after the aircraft went down around 11:20 am local time at Edwards...

NEET UG-Re-exams: Union Home Secretary reviews security & logistical readiness 

June 16, 2026 7:00 AM

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NEET UG-Re-exams: Union Home Secretary reviews security & logistical readiness 

  Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has chaired a high-level review meeting on security and logistical readiness ahead of Neet UG re-examination. He reviewed the preparedness of the State Governments for the NEET(UG) Re-examination, 2026 with a special focus on student convenience, security arrangem...

Civil Services preliminary examination result declared 

June 16, 2026 6:31 AM

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Civil Services preliminary examination result declared 

  The Union Public Commission Service (UPSC) has declared the result of civil services preliminary examination (CSE) for this year. UPSC informed that this year against more than one thousand vacancies, a total of more than 13 thousand candidates have been shortlisted for the civil services (Main) e...

Slovakia confers its highest State honour upon PM Modi

June 16, 2026 6:28 AM

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Slovakia confers its highest State honour upon PM Modi

President of Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini has conferred Slovakia’s highest State honour, "The Order of the White Double Cross, First Class” upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ​The Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the President, the Government, and the people of Slovakia for the dist...

West Asia crisis: US, Iran confirm signing of MoU aiming to end four months of conflict
Washington, D.C.: This video screenshot, taken on April 26, shows U.S. President Trump speaking at a White House press conference in Washington on April 25. Speaking at a White House press conference on the evening of April 25, U.S. President Trump stated that earlier that night—at the venue of the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner—a gunman from California, carrying multiple weapons, attempted to force his way through security but was subsequently subdued. He characterized the suspect as a "lone wolf" but noted that further investigation was still required. (Xinhua via IANS)

June 16, 2026 6:16 AM

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West Asia crisis: US, Iran confirm signing of MoU aiming to end four months of conflict

  A major diplomatic breakthrough has raised hopes of a broader de-escalation in West Asia after the United States and Iran announced a framework agreement aimed at ending nearly four months of conflict. Officials from both countries confirmed that a memorandum of understanding has already been sign...

‘Shaurya Dharohars’ – Epitomes of bravery and military history

June 15, 2026 10:32 PM

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‘Shaurya Dharohars’ – Epitomes of bravery and military history

The Vajra Corps of the Indian Army has appealed to the countrymen that when they visit the border state of Punjab, do not forget to visit Gurudwara Saragarhi Sahib, Hussainiwala Memorial and battle-scarred walls of Ferozepur Fort in Ferozepur and the Asal Uttar in Khemkaran town of Tarn Taran, famou...