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PT Usha Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at Indian Athletics Awards

New Delhi, June 21: Renowned sprinter and President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), PT Usha, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award

Insuring the informal worker against the heat

Parametric schemes pay out when temperatures cross a threshold, but workers value the cash without taking the day off

Tamil Nadus TVK Surpasses Two Million Members After Election Victory

Chennai, June 21: The Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Chief Minister Vijay, has surpassed two million members. This milestone reflects the p

Woman Attacked by Rottweilers in Kanpur, Condition Critical

Kanpur, June 21: A shocking incident has emerged from the Friends Colony area in the Chakeri police station jurisdiction of Kanpur, where three R

Tragic Suicide of Student in Ghaziabad Ahead of NEET Exam Raises Concerns

Ghaziabad, June 21: A heartbreaking incident has emerged from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. A 22-year-old student, Jatin Kumar, took his own life jus

Regular yoga practice makes healthy ageing possible: AIIMS

With the worlds elderly population rapidly expanding, making healthy ageing a public health priority is more critical than ever, says the AIIMS P

Maximum in a day: Three Indian-flagged ships safely cross Strait of Hormuz

Karnataka Considers Bus Fare Hike Amid Rising Fuel Costs, Says CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru, June 21: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced on Saturday that the state is contemplating an increase in RTC bus fares.

Police Seek Custody of Prime Accused in Advocate Murder Case

Police said Mahbub Alam Khan could use his influence and might tamper evidence if freed on bail.

Karnataka Cabinet Approves New Praja Seva Department to Address Citizen Issues

Bengaluru, June 21: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced on Saturday the establishment of a new Praja Seva Department aimed at addr

Tarun Chugh Accuses AAP Government of Distracting Public from Real Issues

Amritsar, June 21: Tarun Chugh, the National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi

Shashi Tharoor's praise for PM Modi sparks political slugfest

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's assertion that Prime Minister Modi raised concerns about Indian civilian sailors with US President Trump has sparked

Manipur CM Praises PM Modis Leadership, Calls for Peace

Imphal, June 21: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh praised Prime Minister Narendra Modis visionary leadership on Saturday, recognizin

51 DRF Teams, 300 MRTs Ready For Rains

Commissioner Ranganath said that 20 bike-based quick response units have been introduced to ensure quick action during emergencies for fallen tre

Nagpur NEET Candidate Gets Abu Dhabi Centre

The discrepancy surfaced a day before the re-examination, when a nationwide mock drill was conducted to test arrangements for the exam.

Scientists discover a hidden underground lake that may be the largest on Earth

Largest underground lake on Earth: Scientists have unearthed a colossal underground thermal lake, dubbed Lake Neuron, in southern Albania's Atmos

Ramdas Athawale Defends Amit Shah, Addresses NEET Exam Concerns

Mumbai, June 21: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale responded to several pressing issues on Saturday. He discussed the upcoming NEET re-examination,

Intensive efforts continue to reduce TB-related mortality in Tamil Nadu

SFI condemns police action on students protesting against NEET

The organisation also claimed that several police personnel involved in the operation did not wear name badges on their uniforms, thereby conceal

Association appeals to CM to fulfil long-standing demands of government doctors

Man detained after refusing to step out from coach reserved for women

Bidar: Cash, Cheque Found During Upa Lokayukta's BRIMS Inspection

The cash and cheques were found in the possession of Sanjukumar, a lab technician, during Justice Veerappa's visit to the laboratory section of t

Medical Officers Association expresses concern over inter-directorate counselling

Strict Actions Against Those Endangering Students Futures, Says Dinesh Sharma

Lucknow, June 21: Dinesh Sharma, a Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has stated that individuals who jeopardize student

Police visit house linked to ex-Ministers brother in city

Political Tensions Rise in Maharashtra as BJP Criticizes Raut and Thackeray

Mumbai, June 21: Political tensions in Maharashtra are escalating as BJP spokesperson Navnath Ban criticizes Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Sanjay Raut

GRT expands scholarship support to 1,000 students

16 more DSTPs in pipeline to curb Yamuna pollution, govt. to award contracts by July

T.N. School Education Department wins SKOCH Award 2026 for 3 educational initiatives

The awards honour high-impact governance innovations that deliver measurable outcomes at scale

Corporation set to expedite biomining work in dump yards

Senior officials led by MAWS Secretary Gagandeep Singh Bedi inspected civic works on Saturday as residents have complained about civic issues per

Telangana Govt Writes To Centre Demanding Withdrawal Of VB GRAM G, Restoration of MGNREGS

The state government has strongly opposed the Centres decision to implement the proposed VB G RAM G framework from July 1, demanding its withdraw

North Chennais M.C. Road set for pedestrian-friendly makeover

EU Lifts Travel Restrictions on Assam, Boosting Tourism Prospects

Guwahati, June 21: The European Union (EU) has lifted its travel restrictions on Assam. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised this decision

Prem Anand Sinha take charge as Tambaram Police Commissioner

College student, schoolgirl killed in separate accidents near Tambaram

Man Killed In Scuffle While Boarding Train

Police register culpable homicide case after 32-year-old passenger dies following altercation at Shahdara railway station.

Cloud band brings down temperatures in city; wet weather to continue in T.N.

A broad cloud band over the Bay of Bengal increased cloud cover across the city and its suburbs, keeping the temperature in check; Nungambakkam a

Psychology says fathers who fix broken things instead of replacing them are not being cheap: Why repairing objects becomes their way of protecting memories, purpose and family

Psychology suggests that fathers who repair broken items instead of replacing them are rarely being cheap or stubborn. More often, they are prese

Rule of Fear Replacing Law In AP: Jagan

YSRC president and former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday alleged that the rule of fear was replacing the rule of law in Andhra

AP Launches First Quantum Incubator

New facility at Medha Towers aims to drive research, start-up growth and skill development in quantum technology through collaboration with Chand

Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days

President Trump has threatened to impose U.S. tolls in the Strait of Hormuz if a final deal with Iran isn't reached within 60 days, citing reimbu

Sajjanar Offers Dhatti On The Occasion Of Muharram At Bibi Ka Alawa

2000 police personnel to be deployed for the procession

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Encourages Healthy Living Ahead of International Yoga Day

Srinagar, June 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir extended warm wishes to the residents on the eve of the 12th Internationa

CM Urges NEET Candidates To Stay Calm, Trust Their Preparation

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy extended his best wishes to students appearing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-UG (NEET) to be hel

Quote of the Day by Wallace Stevens: Human nature is like water. It takes the Inspiring lessons on human behavior, adaptability, social influence and how the people and circumstances around us changes our life by one of the most influential American Modernist Poet known for his deep insights on imagination, reality and the human experience

Quote of the Day by Wallace Stevens: Wallace Stevens quote, Human nature is like water. It takes the shape of its container, explores the powerfu

13 more shigellosis cases reported in Kerala

13 more cases reported on Saturday

Phanigiri, Gajulabanda Buddhist Sites To Undergo Conservation

Heritage department to begin conservation works in Suryapet district with CSR support from TG Genco to preserve key Buddhist monuments and artefa

Trust in Ram Temple Donations Reinforced by Bullion Association

Lucknow, June 21: Amid ongoing discussions about transparency in donations for the Ayodhya Ram Temple, Anurag Rastogi, head of the India Bullion

Lake Cleanup Drive At Gopi Cheruvu

CMC officials said the initiative highlighted the importance of protecting urban water bodies through collective action and citizen involvement.

Big Security Grid For NEET-UG Re-Test

NTA deploys AI surveillance, 1.38 lakh CCTV cameras, 51,311 signal jammers and IAF support to ensure a fair examination for 22.79 lakh candidates

SP Leader Ravidas Mehrotra Raises Concerns on Multiple Issues, Including Parbhani Temple Incident

Mumbai, June 21: Senior leader of the Samajwadi Party and MLA Ravidas Mehrotra launched a sharp critique against the central and BJP governments

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Germany vs Cte d'Ivoire LIVE: Group E match gets underway

Germany or the Ivory Coast can guarantee their place in the knockout rounds with a victory

As China gorges on homegrown foie gras, France faces a new rival

China is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse in foie gras production, with farmers like Li Fengshan driving massive output increases. Cheaper

Police Collect CCTV Footage, Cremations Details In Sai Krishna Custodial Death Case

Investigators seize CCTV equipment, examine crematorium records and question personnel as allegations of custodial torture and hurried cremation

PM-Kisan Scheme Highlights Modi Governments Commitment to Farmers, Says BJP Kisan Morcha

New Delhi, June 21: Rajkumar Chahar, the National President of the BJP Kisan Morcha and Member of Parliament, expressed gratitude to Prime Minist

Homemaker duped of 1.25 lakh by fraudsters posing as police officers

Phanigiri Bodhisattva Sculpture Awaits Restoration

The sculpture, dated to the third and fourth centuries of the Common Era (CE), is considered as the one of the largest stucco Buddhist sculptures

Man held in Vellore for death of migrant worker

Residents reportedly assumed that he was involved in a theft attempt in the area

Gujarats Deputy Chief Minister Lays Foundation for Womens Shelter in Surat

Surat, June 21: Gujarats Deputy Chief Minister, Harsh Sanghvi, laid the foundation stone for a Nari Sanrakshan Grih (Womens Shelter) on Saturday.

Telangana Tightens C&D Waste Rules In Hyderabad

New order mandates scientific disposal of C&D waste and prescribes fines, vehicle seizures and blacklisting of contractors for violations.

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Germany vs Cte d'Ivoire at Toronto Stadium

Germany and Cte d'Ivoire square off for potential control of Group E after both squads won their first game

Malayalam Poet and Padma Shri Awardee P. Narayan Kurup Passes Away at 91

Thiruvananthapuram, June 21: The Malayalam literary world mourns the loss of a unique voice with the passing of Padma Shri P. Narayan Kurup at th

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma Inspects Rural Service Camp in Pali

Pali, June 21: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the Rural Service Camp held at the Government Higher Secondary School in Netra,

KTR Tells BLA-2 Agents To Protect BRS Votes In SIR

Rama Rao alleged that the state government had failed to procure crops such as paddy, jowar and maize this season and criticised Chief Minister A

NTA clarifies student chose Abu Dhabi exam centre

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has refuted claims of arbitrarily assigning an Abu Dhabi center to a Nagpur student for the NEET-UG re-examinat

Manipur to get two more elite CRPF CoBRA units

Manipur is bolstering its security with two additional elite CoBRA units from the CRPF, supplementing an already deployed battalion. This move ai

Anita Katyal | Defections Set Off Jitters In Cong; TMC Now Akin To Three-ring circus

The defections in the Trinamul Congress and the Uddhav Thackery-led Shiv Sena were planned in detail by the Bharatiya Janata Party which began by

Spanish Proverb of the Day: In the absence of bread, cakes are Life lessons on expectations, acceptance, gratitude and why something is better than nothing

Spanish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of In the absence of bread, cakes are good. The saying reflects how people adapt to circumstanc

Sunetra Pawar's brother among eight acquitted by CBI court

A special CBI court has acquitted former MP Padamsinh Patil and seven others in the 2006 murder of Congress leader Pavanraje Nimbalkar and his dr

Quote of the day by Hart Crane: 'One must be drenched in words, literally soaked in them, to have the right ones form...' - The Brooklyn Bridge and White Buildings' poet revealed the one habit that can make you a great writer

Quote of the day by Hart Crane: Poet Hart Crane believed exceptional writing stems from deep immersion in language. He emphasized that mastering

Congress, Shashi Tharoor differ on Modi-Trump meeting

The Congress party and Shashi Tharoor diverged on evaluating PM Modi's meeting with President Trump. While the AICC accused Modi of surrendering

Borrower Fears Action, HC Refuses to Step In Without Cause of Action

The judge observed that messages seeking repayment of loans could not by themselves be treated as threatening communications in violation of RBI

RSS-Backed School Conducts Mathru Hastha Bhojanam To Revive Family Bond And Curb Commercial Food Culture

The school management maintained that the primary objective of the event was to curb commercial food-culture, which poses severe health risks.

Ladakh groups accuse Centre of reneging on agreement, call shutdown

Ladakh's political groups, Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, have called for a shutdown on June 23, accusing the Centre of reneging o

New Zealand tightens grip at The Oval as England slumps to 182-5 chasing 463

New Zealand is on the cusp of victory at The Oval, setting England a daunting 463-run target. Despite Joe Root's unbeaten 75, England faltered to

India face South Africa test in Manchester as World Cup campaign gathers pace

India Women aim to maintain their winning streak against a formidable South Africa in a crucial ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash. Following domina

EPFO Joins Hyderabad PM-VBRY Event

Prime Minister Narendra had addressed in the main event in New Delhi.

Shreya Sen-Handley | Complaints: Carping Or Crusading For A Cause?

When organisations take customers for granted, it makes every sense to shoot off a complaint for the sake of health and safety even if it adds to

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Sunday, June 21, 2026

5th Moharram 1448 H: Fajar: 4: 32 am, Zohar: 12: 27 pm

Hyderabad Student Ends Life Ahead of NEET Retest

Police said they recovered a suicide note that stated that no one was responsible for her suicide.

Congress training camp for functionaries begins in Chhattisgarh; Rahul Gandhi to attend on Jun 21

Chhattisgarh Congress district presidents have commenced a training camp at Abhanpur, focusing on grassroots engagement and organizational skills

Serena, Rafa And tenniss tryst with nostalgia

Tennis is experiencing a wave of nostalgia with the returns of icons Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal. Williams, now 44, is playing doubles again

Kheer Bhawani yatra begins; 8,500 pilgrims in 214 buses leave Jammu

Over 8,500 pilgrims, predominantly Kashmiri Pandits, embarked on their journey from Jammu for the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela. The significant incr

Ramchander Rao Condemns Denial of Permission to BJP Delegations SCCL Visit

Charges Congress government trying to suppress truth of coal theft

Facial Attendance Glitch Puts Retired Teacher On Absent List

District educational officer M. Rajender reportedly issued directions to mandal education officers, headmasters and other officials, enclosing a

T.N. government opts for direct recruitment to address shortage of fireman drivers

Earlier, the post, which is crucial for operation of fire fighting equipment, was filled up only promotion of personnel within the service

Israel army confirms killing of journalist in Gaza, says he was 'Hamas terrorist'

The Israeli military announced Saturday it killed Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Wishah in Gaza, labeling him a Hamas terrorist. A military spokespe

CM Revanth Likely To Take Up SBI Chairman Issue With Centre During His Delhi Visit

Sources said Revanth Reddy was also expected to meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai on Sunday to seek cooperation for the

Women's T20 World Cup: Perry makes history, Pakistan crashes out of the tournament

Ellyse Perry etched her name in history, becoming the first player in T20 World Cup history to reach 50 appearances. Meanwhile, Pakistan's T20 Wo

Eastern India Ignored During Congress Rule: Modi

The Prime Minister said the Centre was focusing on developing the country through the growth of eastern India under the Purvodaya policy.