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Congress nominee Praveen Chakravarty declared elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

Barring Mr. Chakravartys nomination, the nominations of the remaining 12 independent candidates were rejected during scrutiny on June 9

FIFA World Cup 2026: A guide to the 16 stadiums

From 16 host cities to 104 matches, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be a tournament of unprecedented scale

U.K. Defence Secretary John Healey quits, says govt. isn't willing to spend enough on military

Publication of the defence investment plan has been delayed amid reports of disagreement between the defence ministry and the Treasury

Sex doll art sparks debate at German president's residence

Beyond a headline-grabbing bronze, contemporary artworks draw attention to political power at an exhibition held at Bellevue Palace before the st

World Cup 2026: This country's supporters banned from this year's event, claim fans' association

Ivory Coast play two of their three group matches in Philadelphia, against Ecuador on June 15 and Curacao on June 25 either side of a trip to Tor

Mexico vs South Africa FIFA World Cup 2026: Lineup, key players, prediction, team stats, and injury news

Mexico kicks off the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup against South Africa in a rematch of the 2010 opener. El Tri, playing at home, are favored to s

Young womans suspicious death in Thoothukudi turns out to be murder; brother, mother arrested

The 18-year-old was initially said to have died by suicide; probe revealed she was murdered by her family for being in a relationship with a man

15 passengers injured as pilgrim vehicle overturns near Kottiyoor in Kerala

Despite monsoon setting in, heatwave conditions forecast to persist in Telangana till weekend

The highest temperature on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) was 43C and 18 districts recorded maximum temperature exceeding 42C. Thunderstorms are predi

Wimbledon announces record 20% rise in prize money

Wimbledon has unveiled a record prize money fund of over 64 million pounds for this year's tournament. This represents a significant 20% increase

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Football Without Borders? Not If Immigration Policies Decide Who Gets In

The 2026 FIFA World Cup stands out for how deeply immigration politics has percolated in the tournament.

Contract workers death triggers protest in Chennai

FIFA World Cup Brackets 2026: Full knockout format, Round of 32 and how teams reach the final

FIFA World Cup brackets 2026: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set for a historic expansion. For the first time, 48 nations will compete across the Uni

Former Puducherry BJP president criticises CM Rangasamy for skipping NITI Aayog meeting

In a statement on Monday (May 26, 2025), V. Saminathan said that the Chief Minister had missed an important opportunity to raise the Union Territ

FIFA World Cup 2026 opener: Mexico has history, faces pressure hosting South Africa

El Tri swept the 2025 CONCACAF Nations League and CONCACAF Gold Cup titles, defeating Panama in the former final and the USA in the latter

CM Rangasamy betrayed people of Puducherry by not attending NITI Aayog meeting: CPI

Mexico vs South Africa FIFA World Cup 2026: India time, live streaming, TV channels, venue, preview and full match details

Mexico vs South Africa FIFA World Cup 2026 India live streaming: The FIFA World Cup 2026 commences on June 11 in Mexico. Hosts Mexico will play S

Congress condemns Chief Minister Rangasamys decision to skip NITI Aayog meeting

Shatrughan Sinha vouches support for Mamata Banerjee amid allegations of joining rebel group of TMC

My principle is very clear: when Mamata ji stood by me in my difficult times, it is now my duty to stand by her in this moment as well, says Lok

Buy Before June 12: Tata Motors, PNB, Adani Shares Offering Dividends This Week

Tata Motors, PNB, Canara Bank, Infosys and several Adani Group companies are offering dividends this week. Check ex-dividend dates, payout detail

British defence minister John Healey quits over defence spending

British Defence Minister John Healey resigned, citing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's failure to commit necessary resources for national defense. H

FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket price shock: One seat equals almost 20 months income for an average Indian

FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices are making headlines as the most expensive final ticket could cost an average Indian nearly 20 months income. H

Choose between Abhishek and me: Kalyan Banerjee issues ultimatum to Mamata

Amid Trinamool Congress imbroglio, the senior party leader accuses the party national general secretary of arrogance and fluctuating mindset; the

World cup games today: Who are playing on Day 1? Kick off time, team-wise match schedule

World cup today matches: FIFA World Cup 2026 is kicking off on Thursday.

Rupee slumps 50 paise to close at 95.75 against US dollar

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading lower by 0.67% at $92.48 per barrel in futures trade

Main Vaapas Aaunga movie review: Imtiaz Alis love story for the ages

Anchored by Naseeruddin Shahs cinematic power, Imtiaz Ali crafts a deeply evocative narrative that feels like a collective ache for human connect

'Whoever I side with secures power': Ramdas Athawale claims Modi will win 2029 polls

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale predicts Prime Minister Narendra Modi will win the 2029 and 2034 elections. He stated that his party's support gua

Stock markets end lower as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, foreign fund outflows dent sentiment

In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 150.63 points, or 0.20%, to settle at 73,832.55

Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Americans are not happy with the fast building of data centers for AI. Most people do not want these centers in their neighborhoods. They worry a

Iran-U.S. War: America launches second round of strikes, Tehran hits back at gulf states Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan

Donald Trump has urged Iran to sign a deal to end the war and suggested earlier this week that an agreement could be reached in days.

Monsoon 2026 tracker LIVE: Monsoon likely to enter Jharkhand in 2-3 days, IMD reports

The conditions are favourable for advancement of southwest monsoon into some parts of Jharkhand within the next two to three days, the India Mete

Higher ethanol blends beyond E20 unlikely for now amid vehicle compatibility concerns

PM SVANidhi Yojana: How UP became India's top state for street vendor loans

Italian proverb of the day: 'He who is born round does not...' Life lessons on character, habits and staying true to yourself

Italian Proverb of the Day: An old Italian proverb, 'Chi nasce tondo non muore quadrato', highlights that people's core personalities tend to sta

Northern Ireland violence: How a deadly knife attack led to riots, rise of anti-migrant demand?

Northern Ireland riots: Politicians from both parts of Northern Irelands power-sharing government condemned the violence.

BJP's Satish Poonia, Alka Gurjar, Cong's Neeraj Dangi elected unopposed to RS from Rajasthan

Three candidates have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan. Satish Poonia and Alka Gurjar from the BJP, and Neeraj Dangi from

No ID, no entry rule raises questions by pub and bar owners in Karnataka about implementation, fake IDs

Several industry stakeholders told The Hindu that while the rule itself is not new, there is little clarity on the operational aspects of enforce

NCLT admits SBI plea for personal insolvency proceedings against Anil Ambani

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has admitted State Bank of India's plea to initiate personal insolvency proceedings against Anil Ambani.

Not an era of war: In Bulgaria, Jaishankar calls for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts

EAM Jaishankar is on a two-nation tour of Bulgaria and Finland aimed at advancing India's engagement with European partners and strengthening bil

Kuwait reopens airspace after temporary closure amid escalating tensions

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that on Thursday that air traffic had returned to normal following the resolution of circum

Hospital bills, captive patients: Why CCIs ruling may weaken consumer protection

The Competition Commission of India has cleared twelve Delhi hospitals of overcharging patients. The CCI ruled that regulating healthcare prices

On Lakshadweeps Kadmat Island corals | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

Cockroach Janta Party to agitate in Pune, release manifesto recommending educational reforms

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and its supporters plan to travel across the country, intending to build credibility by addressing o

SC calls homemakers `nation builders`; fixes minimum value of domestic care

The Supreme Court ruled that homemakers are nation builders and held that the loss of a wife`s domestic care should be valued at a minimum of Rs

CBI coordinates return of two fugitives from Georgia and Thailand

In the first case, accused Vainket Garg was wanted by the Haryana Police in multiple cases of murder, attempted murder, extortion, organised crim

Kash Patel on the FBI's defining test: Securing the World Cup

The FBI faces its biggest security challenge ever with the upcoming World Cup. Director Kash Patel outlines extensive preparations for the event,

Ram Mandir donation row: Mahant seeks impartial probe; Piyush Goyal says Akhilesh's claims lack credibility

Amid the ongoing row over alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple, Mahant Das said that if any wrongdoing had taken place, it must be

Homemakers are 'nation builders': SC says loss of wife's domestic care should be monetised at Rs 30K

The Supreme Court has declared homemakers as nation builders. The court ruled that the loss of a wife's domestic care should be valued at a minim

The human cost of H1-B dream | Review of Tanul Thakurs Wild Wild East

Thakurs debut book balances broad socio-political analysis with the pleasures of old-school narrative journalism

Buying Your First Home in 2026? A Complete Guide to Home Loans, Government Schemes, and Buying Process

Planning to buy your first home in 2026? Learn about home loans, down payments, PMAY benefits, RERA rules, legal checks, hidden costs, and expert

Congress Goes To Top Court Over Meenakshi Natarajan Nomination Rejection

The nomination of Meenakshi Natarajan, the lone Congress candidate, was rejected by the Returning Officer after objection by the BJP

More Trouble For Abhishek Banerjee, Tripura Court Summons Him In 2021 Case

Abhishek Banerjee allegedly assaulted policemen after the West Bengal assembly election and amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Indian U-19 Team Announced for Sri Lanka Tour, Yashvardhan Chauhan to Captain

New Delhi, June 11: Yashvardhan Singh Chauhan has been appointed as the captain of Indias mens U-19 team for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. The

Deeply Worrisome, Must End Immediately: India Condemns Attacks On Ships

Deeply Worrisome, Must End Immediately: India Condemns Attacks On Ships

I Am Where I Am...: Babul Supriyo's Cryptic Post As Trinamool, Rebels Spar

Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Babul Supriyo criticises corruption within the Mamata Banerjee-led party and hints at political shifts, but den

Man Finds 16th-Century Diamond Ring Worth Rs 19 Lakh With Metal Detector

The ring is expected to attract bids of between 15,000 and 20,000.

Woman stabbed to death by partner in Chennai

Rohtak guest teacher suspended after joining CJP protest in Delhi; DEEO says conduct rules violated

The District Elementary Education Officer says that Sulekha Dalal violated the conduct rules for government employees by leaving her station and

No, PM Modi Didnt Ask Women To Sell Gold and Deposit Their Money in Banks

There is no evidence of PM Modi asking women to sell their gold. The graphic is a fabricated one.

Odisha govt. alleges two inquiry reports went missing from CMO during Naveen Patnaik tenure

Home Department seeks FIR over disappearance of reports on Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati killing and SUM Hospital fire incident from the Chief Min

Only 2 Of Top 10,000 JEE Advanced Candidates Had Huge Score Gaps: IIT Roorkee

JEE Advanced 2026 row: The clarification came after concerns were raised by some candidates and parents over alleged large differences between ma

First in six decades, India-born Nikhil Chaudhary added to Australia's T20 squad

The panel has been impressed by his BBL form, particularly last season, leading to his addition to the squad, says selector Tony Dodemaide

Preliminary work begins on looped ring main project to transform Chennai water distribution

The project aims to construct 92-km-long large-diameter ring main pipelines, which will form a closed circular loop linking the entire water dist

SC judge recuses from hearing Jacqueline Fernandez's plea against framing of charges

Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra of the Supreme Court on Thursday recused from hearing a petition filed by Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez agai

3 Body Problem Season 3 begins filming: New updates hint at major twists in Netflixs sci-fi epic, when will new episodes release

3 Body Problem Season 3: Netflixs adaptation of the acclaimed science-fiction saga has reached a significant new chapter, with 3 Body Problem Sea

'Attacks must end': MEA registers protest over repeated strikes on ships with Indians onboard in Hormuz

FIFA World Cup 2026: Gordon stars in Englands warm-up win over Costa Rica after storm delay

The experience could prove helpful to Thomas Tuchel's side in the coming weeks with weather delays expected to play a prominent part in the first

Indian-American arrested in California for allegedly defrauding bank of $100 million

Mahender Makhijani has been living in the U.S. on a Green Card and faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison if convicted

Kerala HC orders independent re-evaluation of Sabarimala ghee sale

The Kerala High Court has ordered a fresh probe into alleged fund misappropriation by Travancore Devaswom Board employees. The court expressed di

Surakshit Uttar Pradesh: Dr Vikram Singh on Uttar Pradeshs security transformation

Uttar Pradesh is on a transformative journey, demonstrating an unwavering stance against crime that has catalyzed economic prosperity and investo

MHT CET 2026 Results Out For Computer Applications, Business Administration

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will conduct the MHT CET counselling soon for BCA, BBA, Nursing and other courses.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says parents are doing kids a disservice with this common parenting habit

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has warned that excessive parental protection, or 'helicopter parenting,' can hinder children's long-term development.

Telangana's Durshetti Ramiah Conferred With Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

Durishetti Ramaiah belongs to a family of performers of the Kaddi Tantri Vadyam - a folk instrument.

Watch: Firmly opposed to attacks on merchant shipping: India tells UNSC amid ongoing Iran conflict

Iran Retaliates to a Second Day of US Strikes by Firing at Gulf States and Jordan

It was the third time this week that back-and-forth strikes have rattled the Middle East

Why Albania Is Protesting a Trump-Linked Luxury Resort Project

Thousands of protesters are taking to the streets in nightly protests, blowing whistles and holding up cardboard cut-outs of flamingos one of th

Puducherry CM Rangasamy skips NITI Aayog meeting this year too

In a video message, former Chief Minister and Congress leader V. Narayanasamy said whether the CMs decision not to attend was political or person

Vietnamese proverb of the day: 'The tree wishes for calm, but...' Life lessons on staying strong when life refuses to get easier

Vietnamese proverb of the day: Life presents constant challenges, much like a tree facing an unceasing wind. The Vietnamese proverb The tree wish

Signature forgery case: Calcutta High Court directs Abhishek Banerjee to appear before CID

The HC also granted an interim protection to Abhishek Banerjee, directing that the CID cannot take any coercive action as long as he cooperates w

Maharashtra: Heatwave continues as Brahmpuri records temperature at 45.5 degees

Scattered rain provided temporary relief in parts of Vidarbha, but heatwave conditions persisted with Brahmpuri recording 45.5 degrees Celsius. M

I Will Be In Trouble If... Brij Bhushan Singh On Ram Temple Fund Embezzlement Row

Brij Bhushan Singh's remarks come amid a raging row over alleged embezzlement of funds donated at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Western disturbances slow monsoon, below-normal rain likely in central, north India

India faces below-average rainfall for the next two weeks. Western disturbances are delaying the monsoon's progress, particularly in central and

Calcutta HC grants interim relief to Abhishek Banerjee in signature forgery case

Calcutta High Court granted Abhishek Banerjee temporary protection from coercive action in a signature forgery case while directing him to appear

Watch | FIFA World Cup 2026: Everything you need to know in 3 minutes

The FIFA World Cup is back and the 2026 edition will be the biggest in the tournaments history.

Over 100 Made-In-India Jet-Powered Killer Drones Delivered To Indian Army

The consignment includes 100 operational Peacekeeper (Agniveg) drones and six training systems.

Paris accord threshold could be breached in 4 years as warming accelerates: Analysis

Earth's climate is warming rapidly due to human actions. Global temperatures reached 1.37 degrees Celsius last year. Scientists warn the 1.5-degr

Totally baseless: Congress rejects Mamata merger; accuses BJP of 'seat-chori' over TMC exodus

Transgender groups clash over begging turf in Bengaluru

A group of transgender persons staged a road blockade at Koramangala in Bengaluru on June 9 night

Centre clears Rs 1,663-crore first phase of Kollam-Theni NH project: Cong MP Suresh

The Centre has approved Rs 1,663.15 crore for the first phase of the Kollam-Theni National Highway development. This covers a 54.37-km stretch fr