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FCV Tobacco Procurement Picks Up Pace as Rejections Decline

Atchannaidu said 15.65 million kg of FCV tobacco had been marketed through the tobacco board auction platforms as of June 11.

Weeks after BJP takes charge, Bengal unlocks 126 crore in tribal welfare funds

West Bengal is now accessing central government schemes for tribal welfare. Projects worth 126 crore have been approved. These funds will support

Torrential rain exposes bad condition of city roads

Officer-goers and school and college students who were returning home in the evening found it difficult to travel along the roads as vehicular mo

IT majors shares dip as Claudes new model poses risks to revenue

Anthropic, the American AI company that makes Claude, has been releasing new models with increasing efficiency , according to information in its

Mekedatu row: Tamil Nadu women farmers protest with traditional kummi dance

Air India Crash Final Report Delay Likely Due to Unfinished Engine Analysis

Final report expected within 3 months after GE engine exam concludes

Syringe recall at AIIMS was a precautionary, patient-safety measure: Health Ministry

In a letter written to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Rajya Sabha MP Haris Beeran had said that in the past month two separate recall notices

UAE Lottery Pick 3, 4 Result Today (11-06-2026): Check winning numbers, draw timings, total price amount and other details

UAE Lottery Pick 3, 4 Result: UAE Pick 3 and 4, a popular daily lottery, allow players to select a three-digit number for a chance to win. Draws

All 20 Indian crew members safe on MT Jalveer at Omans Shinas port: MEA

No Charges for Staying at Airports Forecourt for 8 Minutes, Says RGIA

As a part of this, a grace period of up to eight minutes is provided for pick-up and drop-off, post which nominal charges are applied. This helps

Bengal: TMCs Jahangir Khan paraded in short pants by police in Falta

40% surge in E4W volumes signals gear shift beyond West Asia: Crisil Ratings

Fuel price increases, triggered by the West Asia conflict, have improved the cost-competitiveness of electric vehicles

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Friday, June 12, 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied with gusty wind reaching 40 to 50 kmph very likely to occur in parts of c

SIR: Cong Expedites Process of Appointing Coordinators at Different Levels

Following recent AICC directions to focus on the SIR exercise, the PCC is putting in place a structured mechanism to avoid any adverse impact on

Nellore: Police Officials Pay Tribute To DSP Velamuri Sriram

Among those who paid homage were Prakasam District SP V. Harshavardhan Raju, Intelligence SPs Ram Mohan Rao, Lavanya Lakshmi and Ramadevi, Additi

Surface coal gasification makes a strong case for business: Kishan Reddy to investors

Abhishek Banerjee returns to kolkata, asked to appear before CID in forgery case

Garbage tender: Ashok challenges Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to place Committees report in public domain

Trump cancels Iran strikes after high-level peace talks, blockade to continue

United States President Donald Trump has called off planned strikes on Iran. This decision follows high-level discussions and approval of ceasefi

Businesses along Bengaluru-Mysuru highway fear impact of proposed decentralised tolling system, new entry/exit points

The NHAI is planning to establish toll collection points at various entry and exit locations along the 119-km highway, replacing the existing sys

Psychology says checking your partners last seen is not just curiosity, it shows where insecurity, trust issues, and relationship anxiety begin

Humans are fundamentally wired for connection and a sense of belonging. Psychological research on social bonds suggests that feeling excluded or

Beldanga Civic Body Chief Quits

The TMC has eight councillors, the BJP two and the Congress three, with one seat vacant. Banerjee claimed, Due to the change of power in West Ben

India, Nepal Launch Cross-border Remittance Mechanism To Link Up UPI, NPI

UPI is now accepted in nine countries, which include Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar, Sri Lanka and

Maharashtra Cracks Down on Ola, Uber Over Alleged Coercive Tip Demands

The decision comes on the backdrop of concerns raised by Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MP Shrikant Shinde regarding app-based taxi and ride-hailing

Eight public sector banks add 13,223 employees in FY26; SBI largest recruiter

The eight banks include SBI, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank, Bank of India, Indian Bank, UCO Bank, and Bank of Maharashtra

BSWML pitches two models for garbage collection to break contractor monopoly

Man Feared Wife Performing Witchcraft, Say Cops

Accused was counselled 16 times, still murdered his wife

He was hit by a tram before seeing it finished. 100 years later, Gaud's vision is real; here's the story of Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Famlia

Antoni Gaud's Sagrada Famlia now stands as the world's tallest church. Inspired by ancient arches, modern techniques have perfected its soaring d

Udupi: Coconut Falls From Tree, Claims Life Of Toddler

The incident occurred at Heranje in Brahmavara taluk of Udupi district on Thursday.

Raut Claims CJP Founder Met Modi in US; Dipke Denies Allegation

Mr. Raut said that he had received photographs purportedly showing a meeting between Dipke and Modi in the United States

APSRTC JAC demands cancellation of e-bus tenders awarded to private firms

The other major demands include filling 10,000 vacant posts, purchasing 4,000 new buses, resolving issues arising from Stree Shakti scheme, clear

Nepal-based burglary gang used domestic workers to target luxury villas, say police

'Trump administration has FAILED clean energy': Ross silences Chris Wright during heated exchange

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FIFA World Cup LIVE: Teams Arrive, Shakira's Electrifying Performance Next

Mexico vs South Africa LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony, Match 1 LIVE Updates: Shakira is set to headline a blockbuster opening c

Indian Navy safely recovers unexploded missile warhead from oil tanker bound for Kochi

The ordnance recovered from MT Olympic Life has since been transported to a secure facility for safe storage and detailed examination, the Navy s

Air India Ahmedabad Crash Made Elderly Couple's First Flight Their Last

Exactly one year ago, the sky over Ahmedabad became the stage for a nightmare that would forever alter the landscape of Indian aviation and shatt

Verification of Gruha Lakshmi Not Aimed at Stalling Scheme: Cong MLC

Ashok alleged Congress party treated women as vote bank

EBG Group, Universal Fitness Plan To Launch Premium Fitness Centres

It will begin launching the centres from Hyderabad and Bengaluru first and later expand to Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Pune and other high centres

Reliance, Vedanta, Adani join Indias drive to cut China rare earth dependence

Andhra Pradesh was among four states identified in Februarys federal budget for the development of rare earth corridors covering mining, processi

France backs Make in India in defence, signals new model for Rafale deal ahead of Modi visit

French diplomatic sources say future defence cooperation with India will be aligned with the Make in India initiative and based on an equal partn

Owaisi flags anomalies in SIR, seeks wider list of Valid documents

Why Google is investing millions in electricians, welders and pipefitters in the age of AI

Google is investing $50 million through Google.org to train over 300,000 American workers for skilled trades like electrical work and welding. Th

Words of Wisdom by Sandra Carey: Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a... Why life success needs more than information

Words of Wisdom by Sandra Carey reveal a powerful truth about knowledge, wisdom, success, and personal growth. Never mistake knowledge for wisdom

Fans brace for sleepless World Cup madness

Supporters of several football giants are preparing for late-night and early-morning kick-offs as the World Cup gets under way

Cops Bust Ponzi Scheme, Avert Rs 500 Crore Losses

CCS says IGNITE India was a new avatar of a money circulation scheme

4.7 quake jolts lower Assam, tremor felt in other Northeast states

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake shook Cachar district in Assam on Thursday night. Tremors were felt across the Northeast, including Shillong in Meghal

Arjun, Niemann to feature in Chennai Grand Masters

According to the organisers, Uzbek GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov will also be in the fray along with M. Pranesh, the winner of the Challengers event l

Putin's War In Ukraine Has Now Outlasted World War I

According to polls, about half of the Ukrainians believe that the war will continue longer and not end before next year. This would push the dura

French Proverb of the Day: Every woman needs two men - one to be married to and the other to Life lessons on comparison, perception, expectations, desire and why the grass is always greener on the other side

French Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Every woman needs two men - one to be married to and the other to compare. The saying reflect

Company Law Tribunal Initiates Personal Insolvency Process Against Anil Ambani

A bench of Judicial Member Sushil Mahadeorao Kochey and Technical Member Prabhat Kumar passed the order while admitting the SBI's application fil

Psychology says taking your phone to the bathroom may reveal more than boredom: The hidden link between stress, dopamine, and why your brain avoids silence

Psychology does not suggest that everyone who brings a phone into the bathroom has an unhealthy habit or underlying issue. Human behavior is far

Strike cuts power to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: IAEA

No release of radioactivity was detected and radiation levels remained normal, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a statement

Students Express Concern Over Fee Reimbursement Norms

The student organisations also pointed to pending fee reimbursement and scholarship arrears, claiming that dues running into thousands of crores

GHMC Identifies 400 Dilapidated Buildings

Aliya College building found to be structurally unsafe

Governor Offers Prayers at Tirumala Temple

Governor visits Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple with family members for darshan

Indian govt on highest alert, orders agencies to stay vigilant after strikes on ships in the Gulf

US-Iran war: India has directed its agencies to be on high alert. This is in response to recent attacks on Indian-crewed tankers. The government

Trade Setup: Nifty Faces Key Test At 23,100 As Renewed Iran Tensions Threaten Bear Attack

Market participants are closely watching developments in the Iran conflict, which have already triggered volatility in global commodity and equit

CM To Open Karimnagar Collectorate This Month

The Chief Minister will also inaugurate development works in the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation and at Satavahana University, the minister said

Colombia moves to ban female genital mutilation

Between 2020 and 2025, 204 FGMs were reported, but the number is believed to be vastly underreported

'If US Secret Service took lessons from Jaunpur police...': Metal detector inserted in candidates' mouths during UP constable exam. Watch viral video

A viral video shows security personnel inserting metal detectors into candidates' mouths during the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Ex

Centre's Ethanol-Blended Petrol Duty Exemptions To Avoid Double Taxation

For ethanol blends of up to 20 per cent, excise duty on the blended petrol was exempted by the Ministry of Finance. The exemption ensures that th

HC Warns Unauthorised Builders Seeking Judicial Protection

Petitioners seeking blanket protection from such action, without establishing any legal right, were indulging in abuse of the process of law, the

J&K CM Abdullah seeks return of Statehood at Delhi meeting with PM

The J&K CM also congratulated the PM for completing 12 uninterrupted years in office

'Didi Must Decide': TMC leaders decode Kalyan Banerjee's message to Mamata

NTR District Collector urges public to send their wards to govt. schools

With modern teaching methods, improved infrastructure, and skill-development programmes, the government schools are being strengthened to compete

TCS to train 50,000 staff with Claude powered by Anthropic

TCS said it will setup a dedicated Business Unit focused on delivering strong customer value propositions, joint industry solutions and deep AI e

'WE'LL MOVE HEAVEN & HELL': Blanche, Mullin announce DOJ'S crackdown on border trafficking rings

Solomon Islands says China security pact to remain secret

Speaking last week in Australia, the Solomons' new Prime Minister Matthew Wale said his Cabinet would review the deal, which he admitted he had n

Kudumbashree district mission pilots Kunjaadu in Vembayam for animal husbandry promotion

An increase in number of beneficiaries under the initiative is expected to lead to a gradual rise in livestock population

NC and BJP condemnPakistans atrocities in PoK, seek UN intervention

NC chief Farooq Abdullah appealed to UNHRC to investigate the incidents and show the truth to the world of actions by Pakistan in PoK

Delhi May Make Smoke Detectors Mandatory In Every Home After Deadly Fires

Smoke detectors could soon become mandatory in every home in Delhi as the government considers sweeping changes to building bylaws following a se

Man Allegedly Earns Rs 1,200 Posing As Ticket Examiner At Patna Junction, Stunt Sparks Outrage

According to a video shared on social media, the stunt was designed as an experiment to see how much money could be earned by impersonating a rai

HC Directs State to Establish Robust Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Students Affected by Delay in Scholarship

The bench directed the petitioners to implead the three deparments as parties to the case

'You sound an AWFUL LOT LIKE A LAWYER!': Sen. Kennedy TORCHES judge nominee over Section 230

Calcutta HC questions expelled TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjees appointment as LoP by Speaker

Appearing for petitioners, senior advocate and TMC MP Kalyan Bandopadhyay argues that the Speakers decision hit the Constitutions basic structure

DMK To Act On Its Poll Fiasco Analysis

The inaccessibility of top leaders to the rank and file of the party is reportedly citied to be one of the causes for the poll fiasco in the repo

Revanth Seeks Modis Help on Tummidihatti Project

CM pushes for Metro expansion, Ring Road, Godavari barrage and Warangal airport

HC Clarifies on Applicability of Trafficking Laws Against Customers of Sex Workers and Brothel Houses

A customer of a sex worker cannot be termed a trafficker merely because he avails sexual services, the bench observed

Tamil Nadu is committed to working constructively with Centre, saysVijay

Tamil Nadu wholeheartedly supports the nations aspirations and believes a developed India can be built only through empowered States, cooperative

India to remain fastest-growing major economy at 6.6 pc in FY27, down from 7.2 last year: World Bank

India will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy. Growth is projected to slow to 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2026-27. This moderation i

Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh says 11,000 violence-hit families resettled with Centres help

Manipur has resettled 11,000 families affected by violence. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh shared this progress at a NITI Aayog meeting. H

Chinese proverb of the day: 'A harmonious family leads to prosperity in...' - motivational life lessons on family unity, happiness, power of strong relationships, harmony and why family can be your greatest asset

Chinese proverb of the day: Chinese saying highlights family harmony as the key to success. A peaceful home environment fosters cooperation and m

Vijay Doesnt Deviate From DMKs Line

It reflected the strength of the diversified economy and the productivity of its workforce, underscoring its commitment to a Developed India by 2

Kejriwal questions PM's message to Trump, says India must safeguard national interest

In a pointed critique, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public expressions of gratitude toward US

22 military personnel, including 3 officers, killed in PoK helicopter crash: Report

A Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The incident occurred during take-off near Muzaffarabad. At least 22 milit

IIT-K hires ethical hacker who flagged vulnerabilities in CBSE portal

To encourage bright students Nisarga Adhikary, IIT-K is launching a Bachelors in Cybersecurity where the admission will not be through JEE (Advan

Kerala HC orders CBI to take over probe into 23 child deaths in Palakkad

Court seeks CBIs response and directs the agency to obtain required clarifications from the District Police Chief and the Kerala Police

UN mission in Afghanistan confirms death toll of 13 civilians in Pakistani airstrikes

Asaduddin Owaisi Expresses Concern Over Implication of SIR

AIMIM chief warns voter deletions could trigger questions over citizenship status