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New Zealand Strengthens Lead Against England at The Oval with Henry Nicholls Century

London, June 20: New Zealand has solidified its position against England in the Test match at The Oval as the third day concluded. By the end of

Podanur Train Users Association urges Railways to carry out doubling of track between Coimbatore North and Mettupalayam stations at the earliest

Prevention of Honour Killings Commission invites suggestions from the public

61% of city residents have access to public transport within walking distances

Only 36% of them have access to frequent bus services,says the ITDP Indias People Near Transit report; the report forms the basis of the MTCs fir

Three Arrested for Creating Obscene AI Images of Actress Rukmini Vasant

Bengaluru, June 19: The Karnataka State Cyber Command has arrested three individuals for allegedly using artificial intelligence (AI) technology

TNAU sustains freeze on affiliating new institutions for sixth year

BHAVINI holds stakeholder meeting for fast breeder reactor expansion

The event brought together senior representatives from leading public and private sector industries, technology partners, equipment manufacturers

TVK, AIADMK, DMK and PMK claim credit for empowering SCs

Minister for Public Works Aadhav Arjuna appealed to parties to drop the term Thazhthapatta makkal (downtrodden people) and consider using a more

FIFA World Cup 2026 | United States of America vs Australia LIVE updates: Group D match gets underway

U.S. won their opening Group D match against Paraguay while Australia defeated Trkiye in their opening encounter. Both will be facing off in Grou

Congress celebrates Rahul Gandhis birthday with service activities at Gandhi Bhavan

Kerala Revised Budget: In-principle approval for Cheemeni industrial park

The project, which is expected to generate around 15,000 employment opportunities, is among a series of development initiatives approved for the

Drama at Kerala DHS office as two senior officials claim charge

Reena resumes office citing tribunal order, while Additional DHS retains charge pending official instructions

WRD partners with NGOs to build treatment plant for curbing sewage pollution in Adyar

Work has started for the construction of a modular STP, with a capacity to handle 0.625 million litres a day, near the intersection of the river

ED detects 2,500-crore FEMA violations in Bengaluru cross-border crypto transfers probe

Indian refiners could use petcoke to produce urea, methanol and ammonia rather than selling it outright: Dastur Energy CEO

In terms of a policy, the Dastur Energy CEO emphasised a dedicated diversion of petcoke from refineries towards gasification could help the mecha

Rains batterWestBengal;bridge washed awayin north Bengal,one casualty reported

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and waterloggingdisruptlife in Kolkata and surrounding areas

Kerala Budget: State set to make a transition from welfare-centric to knowledge-driven economy

The government plans to develop Kerala into a Knowledge Valley, making the State a preferred destination for higher education, including through

Kerala Budget: Projects abound, funds go missing

The total Budget size has been reduced and there are no concrete plans for resource mobilisation

HMDA Prepares E-Auction for Banjara Hills Land

The meeting drew an encouraging response, with more than 50 prospective bidders participating.

Uddhav Thackeray Vows to Resign if Asked to Step Down from Shiv Sena Leadership

Mumbai, June 19: Uddhav Thackeray addressed the ongoing rifts within the Shiv Sena during the partys 60th anniversary celebration in Mumbai on Fr

Waqf Tribunal Extends Deadline for Property Uploads

According to the board, data on 63,939 Waqf properties have been uploaded so far. Of these, 54,550 have been approved, including 33,929 instituti

61% havent heard of SIR, 34% rely on Aadhaar: Bengaluru survey flags awareness gap

Kerala Budget: New ideas weighed down by an old trilemma

The Kerala Budget lays much emphasis on new developmental themes, but lacks a clear road map for their implementation. Lower growth, weak tax buo

Harinatha Reddy Posted to Musi Riverfront Corporation

The government directed the Director-General, fire services, to relieve the officer with immediate effect.

SP Leader Ravidas Mehrotra Criticizes BJP for Political Vendetta and Calls for Fair Investigation into Ram Temple Donations

Lucknow, June 19: Samajwadi Party MLA Ravidas Mehrotra launched a strong attack on the BJP government on various issues during a press conference

Kerala Revised Budget: New cancer centre on cards in Malappuram

Budget allocates 5 crore as an initial allocation for upgrading the Government Taluk Hospital in Malappuram town into a super-speciality general

PIL plea seeks detention of habitual forest offenders under Goondas Act

Petition filed in the Madurai Bench of the Madras HC says the measure will prevent organised forest crimes, and protect forests and wildlife

Vijayawada: 65,700 Candidates In AP to Appear For NEET-UG On Sunday

We have made all the requisite arrangements to conduct the NEET-UG without any untoward incidents: Report

AG flags irregularities in Gruha Lakshmi scheme implementation

One of the key findings relates to 19,020 beneficiaries who were found to be sharing bank account numbers; 3.03 lakh successful payments amountin

Man Poisons Three Daughters, Dies by Suicide in Prakasam

Police suspect that Sudhakar administered poison to the children while they were asleep after dinner.

Kerala Revised Budget:KozhikodeLight Metro project gets fresh impetus

20 crore allocated for project activities, feasibility study to be expedited, says CM; Calicut International Airport included in proposed aviatio

Human Rights Groups Demand Investigation into Allegations of Abductions and Killings by Pakistani Forces

Quetta, June 19: Amid ongoing violence against civilians in Balochistan, prominent human rights organizations have accused Pakistani security for

Modern Marine Police Outpost Opens at Vadarevu Beach

. To safeguard coastal assets, 21 coastal marine police stations have been established across 12 districts.

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Criticism of Mosque Demolition by Congress MP Umedaram Beniwal

Jaipur, June 19: Congress MP Umedaram Beniwal has condemned the demolition of mosques and shrines in the district by the administration. In a con

Health Minister calls for stronger action against substandard medicines in Andhra Pradesh

Satya Kumar Yadav directs officials to strengthen surveillance mechanisms and warns that negligence in safeguarding public health will not be tol

Jio files for Indias biggest ever IPO, likely to be 35,000 to 40,000 crore

The proposed listing of Jio will demonstrate to the world that India can build technology companies of global scale, global capability, and globa

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Punjab Chief Minister Lays Foundation for 61.82 Crore Dhussi Dam Link Road Project

Chandigarh, June 19: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann laid the foundation stone for the Dhussi Dam Link Road project on Friday. The project, c

Vizag district records 84.70% pass in SSC supplementary exams

Akshara Gupta Hits Unbeaten 306 in Record Bihar U-19 Womens Match

Powered by Akshara's extraordinary knock, her team amassed a mammoth 450 runs in 40 overs. In reply, the opposition was bowled out for just 121,

Chinese Proverb of the Day: If your mind is strong, all difficult things will become easy; if your mind is weak, all Life lessons on mental health, perception, resilience, and why where theres a will, theres a way

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of If your mind is strong, all difficult things will become easy; if your mind is weak, all eas

Vijayapura: Police Crack 'Gun Attack' Mystery- Complainant, Two Others Arrested

Vijayapura Rural police booked a case and formed a special investigation team headed by DySP T.S. Sulpi, onspector R.S. Janar, sub-inspector Vino

Karnataka Plans Tighter Checks On Guarantee Schemes To Curb Misuse

The state is also expected to strengthen checks on UPI-linked and payment bank accounts following reports of misuse through certain digital banki

Kerala Budget Boosts Malayalam Cinema, Mohanlal Hails New Opportunities

Thiruvananthapuram, June 19: Malayalam cinema has gained recognition nationally and internationally in recent years, thanks to its compelling sto

Stop educational institutions from collecting caste details

Ex-Minister demands CBI probe into Sai Krishnas case

Parliamentary panel seeks clarity from government. on future engagement with Pakistan

Government says it desires normal neighbourly relations but emphasises that this has to happen in an atmosphere free of violence and terrorist ac

GVMC Tax Collector held accepting 30,000 bribe

Delhi BJP Launches Maha Jan Sampark Abhiyan Across 256 Mandals

New Delhi, June 19: The Delhi BJPs Maha Jan Sampark Abhiyan continued for the second consecutive day on Friday, reaching out to residents in 256

India to hold vice-presidency of global financial crime watchdog FATF for first time

India is set to assume the vice-presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the first time, with Vivek Aggarwal appointed to the rol

REFLECTIONS | How To Live After Defeat: Lessons From Near, Far | Sunanda K. Datta-Ray

No one among Indias nearly 50 lakh Central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners can predict exactly what benefits the Centre has already a

AU appoints new Deans, Associate Deans

International Yoga Day Celebrated at Lincoln Memorial with Hundreds of Enthusiasts

Washington, June 19: On Friday morning, the Indian Embassy organized the 12th International Yoga Day at the Lincoln Memorial. Hundreds of yoga en

Owner of rehabilitation centre hacked to death by inmates

Supergirl Debuts to Mixed Reviews; but Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa Garner Aclaim

The film, directed by Craig Gillespie, has drawn polarized opinions, but the one thing that unites them is Alcocks powerful rendition of Supergir

Eknath Shinde-Uddhav Thackeray Duel Features Tigers, Dogs And Sholay

This duelling comes against the backdrop of a fresh crisis for the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), with six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs expec

HYDERABAD: Scientists Get New Insight Into Plants Defence System

The other two studies focused on Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen responsible for potato late blight, the disease linked to the Irish Potato

Man arrested in Chhattisgarh for brutally assaulting wife

Police slap fresh charge on him after a video footage of the assault surfaces online

Manipur ethnic violence: 10 accused arrested in joint operation

The detained individuals are accused of playing active roles in various incidents of violence, including attacks on security forces, looting of a

Diamond League LIVE: What Neeraj Chopra Needs To Do To Guarantee CWG Qualification

Neeraj Chopra at Doha Diamond League 2026 LIVE Updates: Neeraj Chopra has multiple targets to achieve as he makes his javelin comeback at the Doh

Rajasthan Minister Kirori Lal Meena Addresses Corruption Allegations

Jaipur, June 19: Rajasthans Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Kirori Lal Meena, visited the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) headquarter

Revamped cruise terminal at Chennai Port likely to be thrown open for passengers on June 20

The 29.8-crore renovation began in early 2025, and was completed after a delay of few months; facilities including exclusive embarkation and dise

Engineer shortage hits civic works across Bengalurus five corporations

Nathu La, Lipulekh La checkposts designated as immigration posts for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims

Nathu La in Sikkim and Lipulekh La in Uttarakhand have been designated as temporary immigration posts for the upcoming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra,

Khammam MP Bats for Congress Rule at Centre

Khammam MP praises Rahul Gandhi at birthday celebrations in Khammam

Cgarh: Sudden Late-Evening Meeting Of Sai Ministry Sparks Speculations On Cabinet Reshuffle

All the ministers in the state ministry were asked to attend the meeting, convened by chief minister Mr. Sai at his official bungalow at nine pm

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Urges Bankers to Boost Economic Activities

Amaravati, June 19: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urged bankers on Friday to collaborate in facilitating economic activities

Supreme Court asks tribunal to speed up advocates appeal in SIR row

The Bench remarked that a mechanism comprising former High Court judges had already been put in place to adjudicate disputes arising out of delet

'SOMEBODY GO GET JOE': From Biden stage moment to Clintons reaction, Obama Center event goes viral

Neeraj Chopra at Doha Diamond League: When and where to watch javelin stars season opener today

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra makes his highly anticipated return to competition at the Doha Diamond League on Friday, June 19, 2026, after reco

Fire Breaks Out Near Ayodhya Helipad Minutes Before Yogi Adityanath's Arrival

Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the cause of the fire and determine how it broke out close to the helipad designated for the c

Shashi Tharoor Discusses the Viability of the US-Iran Peace Agreement

New Delhi, June 19: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated on Friday that for the US-Iran peace agreement to endure, both parties must feel victorious

CM Naidu Asks Banks to Frame SOP to Tackle Cyber Financial Frauds

Naidu said banks should ensure liberal credit flow to MSMEs and support startups being promoted through the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub

GHMC, Cyberabad Police Push Monsoon Safety Drive

Reviewing employee login and logout timings during adverse weather conditions is another measure planned: Reports

DC Edit | EPFO Reforms Are Welcome

Currently, funds could be withdrawn from an EPFO account by transferring money into the subscribers bank account, which involves a small amount o

Colombia investigates former President over paramilitary massacres

More than a quarter of a million people were killed during Colombia's six decades of fighting between left-wing guerrillas, right-wing paramilita

Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav May Switch Teams in IPL 2027: Report

New Delhi, June 19: The preparations for the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2027) have already begun following the conclusion of I

Cabinet Panel Explores Sand Exports, Helicopter Tourism To Boost TG Revenues

Deputy CM chairs resource mobilisation panel to identify long-term income sources

Fire-hit HRRL back on track, starts production of key petroleum products

Minister Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy Vows Polavaram Canal Water For Vizag

He also highlighted reforms aimed at transforming the Ease of Doing Business into Speed of Doing Business

Search For Missing Andhra Toddler Enters 10th Day, Cops Warn Against Rumours

Gnaneswari went missing on June 6 from a plantation at CH Agraharam village in Dondavaka Panchayat, where her father works as a caretaker.

Gujarat Emerges as the Leading State in Yoga Education in India

Gandhinagar, June 19: Ahead of International Yoga Day 2026, Gujarat has achieved a significant milestone in the field of yoga. Shishpal Rajput, C

Genocidal Death Cult: Araghchi Attacks Israel After 47 Killed In Lebanon

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to renew their ceasefire, according to a US official, after fresh violence in Lebanon put the fragile arrangement und

Neeraj Chopra Doha Diamond League 2026 Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch

Neeraj Chopra, Doha Diamond League 2026 at Qatar Live Streaming: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to begin his 2026 athletics sea

Venezuela government, Opposition hold U.S.-backed talks on democratic transition

The meeting between National Assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez and former Opposition lawmaker Dinorah Figuera who returned to Caracas on Thursday (

Lebanon says 47 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers

Fighting flared anew in Lebanon on Friday, with authorities reporting 47 killed in Israeli airstrikes and Israel announcing the deaths of four of

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SIT Probe Will Bring Out Absolute Truth on Ayodhya Temple Funds: Yogi

The government constituted the SIT on June 13, following a request from the temple trust to probe allegations of misappropriation of donations re