Crematorium fraud busted in Bengaluru, websites charged people 2000% of actual price for cremation
Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) has lodged a police complaint against several websites for allegedly duping people by charging very high rates to book slots at two electric crematoriums. Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has fixed the cremation charge at ₹250. However, as per BNCC, certain unauthorised websites were misleading citizens and charging up to ₹5,000 to book a slot.
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03:21 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) has lodged a police complaint against several websites for allegedly duping people by charging very high rates to book slots at two electric crematoriums. Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has fixed the cremation charge at ₹250. However, as per BNCC, certain unauthorised websites were misleading citizens and charging up to ₹5,000 to book a slot.
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03:21 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Mann not fit to remain Punjab CM even for a minute: Chadha amid video row
Former Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha has demanded the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over his alleged sacrilege video, stating he's not "fit to remain Chief Minister even for a minute". This comes after allegations surfaced regarding a fake forensic report on CM's video. Notably, Raghav Chadha was an AAP MP from Punjab before he joined BJP.
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03:15 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Former Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha has demanded the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over his alleged sacrilege video, stating he's not "fit to remain Chief Minister even for a minute". This comes after allegations surfaced regarding a fake forensic report on CM's video. Notably, Raghav Chadha was an AAP MP from Punjab before he joined BJP.
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Car suspended 40-ft in air using crane, blown up during Muharram procession in Ujjain
A video purportedly shows a car being blown up during a Muharram procession in MP's Ujjain. The footage shows the car suspended nearly 40 feet in the air by a crane before explosives inside it were detonated, causing a blast. The car reportedly carried the words 'Le Phir Aa Gaye' before the explosion. Police have launched a probe.
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03:15 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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A video purportedly shows a car being blown up during a Muharram procession in MP's Ujjain. The footage shows the car suspended nearly 40 feet in the air by a crane before explosives inside it were detonated, causing a blast. The car reportedly carried the words 'Le Phir Aa Gaye' before the explosion. Police have launched a probe.
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Why is Venezuela prone to earthquakes?
Venezuela is prone to earthquakes because it lies along the highly active boundary between Caribbean and South American tectonic plates. While most of Venezuela is located on the South American Plate, its northern coast and Caribbean islands sit where these plates meet. Whenever stress builds up and the two tectonic plates slide past each other, earthquakes occur in the region.
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03:42 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Venezuela is prone to earthquakes because it lies along the highly active boundary between Caribbean and South American tectonic plates. While most of Venezuela is located on the South American Plate, its northern coast and Caribbean islands sit where these plates meet. Whenever stress builds up and the two tectonic plates slide past each other, earthquakes occur in the region.
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03:42 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Qatar's Madibo banned for 5 matches after breaking leg of Canada's Kone in FIFA World Cup
Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo has been given a five-match ban for the tackle that broke the leg of Canada midfielder Ismael Kone in FIFA World Cup 2026. Madibo was issued a straight red card for the incident during Canada's 6-0 victory over Qatar in Vancouver last Thursday. Madibo had apologized in person to Kone after the game.
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03:40 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo has been given a five-match ban for the tackle that broke the leg of Canada midfielder Ismael Kone in FIFA World Cup 2026. Madibo was issued a straight red card for the incident during Canada's 6-0 victory over Qatar in Vancouver last Thursday. Madibo had apologized in person to Kone after the game.
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Shreyas Iyer adds cryptic 'Second DOB' to his Instagram bio
Team India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has added a cryptic line reading "Second DOB: 25.12.2025” to his Instagram bio. The 31-year-old has not explained the meaning behind the update. Several social media users speculated that it might be related to his recovery following a life-threatening injury he sustained during the ODI series against Australia last year.
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03:38 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Team India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has added a cryptic line reading "Second DOB: 25.12.2025” to his Instagram bio. The 31-year-old has not explained the meaning behind the update. Several social media users speculated that it might be related to his recovery following a life-threatening injury he sustained during the ODI series against Australia last year.
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03:38 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Govt mandates QR codes on vaccines, cancer drugs to curb counterfeit medicines
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has expanded its QR code-based drug tracking system to cover vaccines, antimicrobials, anti-cancer medicines, and narcotic and psychotropic substances. The move aims to strengthen the safety, quality and integrity of India's pharmaceutical supply chain. Under the revised rules, these categories must carry a barcode or QR code on their packaging.
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03:36 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has expanded its QR code-based drug tracking system to cover vaccines, antimicrobials, anti-cancer medicines, and narcotic and psychotropic substances. The move aims to strengthen the safety, quality and integrity of India's pharmaceutical supply chain. Under the revised rules, these categories must carry a barcode or QR code on their packaging.
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03:36 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Congress leader in Vijay's cabinet inappropriately touches girls' legs; FIR sought
The DMK sought an FIR under the POCSO Act against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's minister, P Viswanathan, after he was seen inappropriately touching the legs of girls during a Yoga Day event. P Viswanathan is a Congress leader. DMK's legal wing member, Advocate Saranya Natarajan, called Viswanathan's actions deliberate and filed a complaint. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla also criticised him.
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03:32 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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The DMK sought an FIR under the POCSO Act against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's minister, P Viswanathan, after he was seen inappropriately touching the legs of girls during a Yoga Day event. P Viswanathan is a Congress leader. DMK's legal wing member, Advocate Saranya Natarajan, called Viswanathan's actions deliberate and filed a complaint. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla also criticised him.
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In people's hearts: Stalin on Vijay's 'Where's your father' remark
DMK leader MK Stalin reacted to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's "Where is your father?" jibe, which appeared to be aimed at DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin in the Assembly. "I'm in...hearts of the people. I'm not in...Assembly, but I'm wherever people look for me," he said. MK Stalin has stayed away from the House since DMK lost the 2026 Assembly elections.
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03:30 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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DMK leader MK Stalin reacted to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's "Where is your father?" jibe, which appeared to be aimed at DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin in the Assembly. "I'm in...hearts of the people. I'm not in...Assembly, but I'm wherever people look for me," he said. MK Stalin has stayed away from the House since DMK lost the 2026 Assembly elections.
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What happened during India-Pakistan Track 2 talks in Bangkok and Colombo?
Indian and Pakistani delegates held fresh round of Track 2 talks in Colombo and Bangkok earlier this week. The primary objective of the talks was to strengthen mechanisms for dialogue during crises, alongside measures to prevent and manage potential escalations. During the talks delegates exchanged notes, and had exchanges on issues related to terrorism and water.
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03:57 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Indian and Pakistani delegates held fresh round of Track 2 talks in Colombo and Bangkok earlier this week. The primary objective of the talks was to strengthen mechanisms for dialogue during crises, alongside measures to prevent and manage potential escalations. During the talks delegates exchanged notes, and had exchanges on issues related to terrorism and water.
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03:57 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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What is known about India's 1st private gold mine project?
India’s first private gold mine has begun commercial operations at Swarnagiri in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district. Developed with an investment of about ₹405 crore, the mine is spread across nearly 600 hectares and can produce around 400 kg of gold annually. Production may increase to 1,000 kg/year. Historians believe the area was an important gold-producing centre during the Mauryan Empire.
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03:55 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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India’s first private gold mine has begun commercial operations at Swarnagiri in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district. Developed with an investment of about ₹405 crore, the mine is spread across nearly 600 hectares and can produce around 400 kg of gold annually. Production may increase to 1,000 kg/year. Historians believe the area was an important gold-producing centre during the Mauryan Empire.
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India to resume tourist visas for Bangladeshi citizens from June 28
India will resume tourist visas for Bangladeshi citizens from June 28 after they were temporarily restricted, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi announced on Thursday. Visas will be issued from five visa centres in Bangladesh, including Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Sylhet, and Khulna. "We hope this will further strengthen the...ties between our two nations," he added.
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03:54 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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India will resume tourist visas for Bangladeshi citizens from June 28 after they were temporarily restricted, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi announced on Thursday. Visas will be issued from five visa centres in Bangladesh, including Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Sylhet, and Khulna. "We hope this will further strengthen the...ties between our two nations," he added.
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How was Google able to alert Android users moments before earthquakes hit Venezuela?
Some Android users have claimed Google sent them alerts moments before the two earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude hit Venezuela on Wednesday. Google's Android Earthquake Alerts System uses accelerometers present in smartphones to detect the initial, faster-moving P-wave of an earthquake before the slower and more destructive S-waves hit. It analyses data from multiple devices to send an alert.
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03:52 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Some Android users have claimed Google sent them alerts moments before the two earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude hit Venezuela on Wednesday. Google's Android Earthquake Alerts System uses accelerometers present in smartphones to detect the initial, faster-moving P-wave of an earthquake before the slower and more destructive S-waves hit. It analyses data from multiple devices to send an alert.
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He had raised concerns about Siya but I assured him everything is fine: Ketan's father
Industrialist Vishal Agarwal, father of 26-year-old Ketan Agarwal, said his son had raised concerns about his fiancée Siya Goyal after their engagement and asked him to re-check her background. "But I reassured him...everything was fine," said Vishal, adding, "We thought about delaying the wedding because she was so young but her parents insisted...they wouldn't find a match like my son."
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03:48 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Industrialist Vishal Agarwal, father of 26-year-old Ketan Agarwal, said his son had raised concerns about his fiancée Siya Goyal after their engagement and asked him to re-check her background. "But I reassured him...everything was fine," said Vishal, adding, "We thought about delaying the wedding because she was so young but her parents insisted...they wouldn't find a match like my son."
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India isn't governed by Quran: BJP MLA on Sana's 'polygamy' remark
Reacting to a controversy sparked by NCP MLA Sana Malik's remark that India should adopt polygamy like Pakistan, BJP MLA Manisha Chaudhary said that India and Maharashtra are governed by the Constitution, not the Quran. "If one wants to live in India, one must follow the laws of India and respect the Constitution," Chaudhary added.
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03:48 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Reacting to a controversy sparked by NCP MLA Sana Malik's remark that India should adopt polygamy like Pakistan, BJP MLA Manisha Chaudhary said that India and Maharashtra are governed by the Constitution, not the Quran. "If one wants to live in India, one must follow the laws of India and respect the Constitution," Chaudhary added.
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Don't pick juicy bits: Mahua Moitra on praising Suvendu Adhikari
TMC's Mahua Moitra clarified her remarks after revealing that she once shared warm relationship with West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari. She said selective "juicy bits" from her interview were being used to misquote her and "grab eyeballs". Moitra added that she has had no contact with Adhikari since he joined BJP and was only recalling their time together in TMC.
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04:14 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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TMC's Mahua Moitra clarified her remarks after revealing that she once shared warm relationship with West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari. She said selective "juicy bits" from her interview were being used to misquote her and "grab eyeballs". Moitra added that she has had no contact with Adhikari since he joined BJP and was only recalling their time together in TMC.
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EPFO portal to shut down from June 26-29, key services to be unavailable
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) announced that several services, including claim submission and processing, ECR filing and UAN linking for new employees, will remain unavailable on its member and employer portals and the UMANG app from June 26 to 29 due to a scheduled system migration. "The upgraded system will deliver faster, more reliable and secure services," it said.
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04:12 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) announced that several services, including claim submission and processing, ECR filing and UAN linking for new employees, will remain unavailable on its member and employer portals and the UMANG app from June 26 to 29 due to a scheduled system migration. "The upgraded system will deliver faster, more reliable and secure services," it said.
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Canada denied visas to over 70% of Indians seeking to attend FIFA World Cup
Canada rejected over 70% of visa applications from Indians who applied to attend FIFA World Cup matches in the country. Nearly 17,000 people globally applied for visas to watch the tournament, but only 41% of applications were approved, Canada said. Indians were the fourth-largest applicant group, with 1,225 applications, of which only 355, or around 29%, were approved.
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04:06 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Canada rejected over 70% of visa applications from Indians who applied to attend FIFA World Cup matches in the country. Nearly 17,000 people globally applied for visas to watch the tournament, but only 41% of applications were approved, Canada said. Indians were the fourth-largest applicant group, with 1,225 applications, of which only 355, or around 29%, were approved.
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Union Minister Bittu apologises to SC panel in Punjab, ordered to visit 4 shrines
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu appeared before the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes and tendered an unconditional apology in connection with alleged casteist remarks. After accepting the apology, the commission asked Bittu to pay obeisance and perform seva at four holy sites in Punjab. Bittu allegedly used objectionable language during a confrontation with police personnel in May.
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04:06 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu appeared before the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes and tendered an unconditional apology in connection with alleged casteist remarks. After accepting the apology, the commission asked Bittu to pay obeisance and perform seva at four holy sites in Punjab. Bittu allegedly used objectionable language during a confrontation with police personnel in May.
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04:06 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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India may approve ₹3,500 cr Chinese-linked auto investment: Report
India is preparing to approve an investment proposal worth about $370 million (nearly ₹3,500 crore) from Horse Powertrain, Bloomberg reported. Notably, Horse Powertrain is a hybrid-engine venture backed by China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and French automaker Renault. The investment would reportedly be among the largest manufacturing commitments by a Chinese-linked company in India in years.
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04:01 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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India is preparing to approve an investment proposal worth about $370 million (nearly ₹3,500 crore) from Horse Powertrain, Bloomberg reported. Notably, Horse Powertrain is a hybrid-engine venture backed by China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and French automaker Renault. The investment would reportedly be among the largest manufacturing commitments by a Chinese-linked company in India in years.
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