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04/06/2026

Veteran Bollywood Producer and Former CBFC Chief Pahlaj Nihalani Passes Away at 76

Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood producer, director, and former Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairman Pahlaj Nihalani passed away in Mumbai on Thursday at the age of 76. According to reports, Nihalani breathed his last at his residence around 9:30 a.m. after battling illness for the past few days. The exact cause of death has not yet been officially confirmed. His funeral will be held at 3 p.m....

Veteran Bollywood producer, director, and former CBFC chairman Pahlaj Nihalani passed away in Mumbai at the age of 76 after battling illness

04/06/2026

Kerala Government Announces ₹14 Lakh Compensation for Thrissur Blast Victims’ Families

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced financial assistance of ₹14 lakh each for the families of those who died in the devastating explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Thrissur earlier this year. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Thursday. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the Chief Minister said the compensation would be provided to the dependents of all victims, including those identified through DNA testing....

The Kerala government has announced ₹14 lakh compensation for families of victims killed in the Thrissur fireworks factory explosion that claimed 16 lives earlier this year.

04/06/2026

Monsoon Arrives in Kerala, IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall

New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the southwest monsoon officially entered Kerala on June 4, bringing widespread rainfall across southern India. According to the IMD, Kerala is expected to witness the heaviest impact over the next week, with some areas likely to receive between 7 cm and 20 cm of rainfall. Heavy showers are also forecast in parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu....

The southwest monsoon has officially entered Kerala, with the IMD forecasting heavy rainfall in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu along with thunderstorms across several Indian states.

04/06/2026

After TCS Nashik Row, Similar Allegations Emerge from Former Wipro Employee in Pune

A former Wipro employee in Pune has filed a police complaint alleging workplace harassment, religious pressure, and a forced resignation. The woman claimed that a colleague allegedly pressured her to convert from Hinduism to Islam and interfered in her personal life. She further alleged that despite submitting evidence to company seniors and HR officials, her concerns were ignored and a counter-complaint was filed against her. According to the complaint, she was later pressured to resign during a Microsoft Teams call in August 2025. The complainant has sought reinstatement, ₹50 lakh compensation, a formal apology, and action against those named. Police said they are examining the complaint, while an FIR had reportedly not been registered at the time of reporting. The case has also received support from the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, which has called for an investigation into the allegations.

04/06/2026

Delhi Fire Heroes: Local Muslim Residents Lauded for Brave Rescue Efforts Amid Tragic Blaze

NEW DELHI — In the wake of a devastating fire that claimed 21 lives in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area on June 3, heartfelt praises have poured in for local Muslim residents who risked their lives to rescue trapped guests, demonstrating communal unity and humanity in the face of tragedy. The blaze, which broke out in the early morning hours at the multi-storey building in Hauz Rani (housing a basement restaurant and unauthorized rooms above), trapped dozens of people, many of them foreign nationals....

NEW DELHI — In the wake of a devastating fire that claimed 21 lives in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area on June 3, heartfelt praises have poured in for local Muslim residents who risked their lives to rescue trapped guests, demonstrating communal unity and humanity in the face of tragedy. The blaze, w...

04/06/2026

200-Year-Old Mazar and Mosque Demolished by Authorities for Kashi Railway Remodelling

NEW DELHI – A 200-year-old mazar (shrine) and an adjacent mosque were demolished by a joint team of the railways, district administration, and police as part of the ₹304.61-crore Kashi Railway Station remodelling project, aimed at improving connectivity through road expansion. The demolition took place on Tuesday-Wednesday night. While the administration claimed that the Ajgaib Shahid mosque stood on railway land, local Muslims asserted that the mosque is older than the railways and that the matter was sub-judice....

NEW DELHI – A 200-year-old mazar (shrine) and an adjacent mosque were demolished by a joint team of the railways, district administration, and police as part of the ₹304.61-crore Kashi Railway Station remodelling project, aimed at improving connectivity through road expansion. The demolition too...

04/06/2026

“Cockroach Janta Party” Holds First Press Conference, Plans Delhi Protest on June 6

04/06/2026

Three Killed, Over 20 Injured in Major Hospital Fire in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur

Patna: At least three patients were killed and more than 20 others injured after a major fire broke out at a hospital in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur early Thursday morning. According to officials, the fire was reported around 3 a.m., prompting immediate response from fire and rescue teams. District administration officials also rushed to the spot to supervise evacuation and relief operations....

Patna: At least three patients were killed and more than 20 others injured after a major fire broke out at a hospital in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur early Thursday morning. According to officials, the fire was reported around 3 a.m., prompting immediate response from fire and rescue teams. District admini...

04/06/2026

US House Passes Resolution Calling for End to Iran War, Setback for Trump

Washington: The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a key resolution directing the withdrawal of American troops from the conflict with Iran, marking a major political setback for President Donald Trump. The resolution was approved by a narrow 215-208 vote, with four Republican lawmakers joining Democrats in support of the measure despite the Republican Party holding a majority in the House....

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution calling for the withdrawal of American troops from the Iran conflict, marking a significant political setback for President Donald Trump.

04/06/2026

BK Hariprasad Calls for Strengthening Congress at Booth Level in Karnataka

Bengaluru: Newly appointed KPCC president B.K. Hariprasad has called for rebuilding and ideologically strengthening the Congress party from the booth level across Karnataka. Hariprasad said the Congress high command’s decision was not merely about appointing an individual to a position, but a strong message in support of social justice, secularism, democracy, constitutional values, and empowerment of weaker sections. Stating that he had dedicated his political life to Congress ideology rather than seeking power, Hariprasad said he accepted the responsibility of leading the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee with commitment and responsibility....

New KPCC president B.K. Hariprasad urged Congress workers to strengthen the party from the booth level in Karnataka while upholding secularism, social justice, and constitutional values.