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World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%; India seen growing 6.6% amid Iran war

Global economic growth is set to slow to 2.5% this year. The World Bank attributes this to the Iran war, which has driven up energy prices and cr

How BJPs four-hour legal sprint derailed Meenakshi Natarajans Rajya Sabha bid

Party sources described the sequence as a race against time that unfolded over four hours, triggered by a query from the national leadership on w

CCB busts fake degree certificate racket; kingpin arrested

Retired army personnel scammed of 25 lakh in Salem

Three from Odisha arrested with 6 kg ganja in Kompally

Congress will stand by T.N. govts decision on Mekedatu dam issue, says Chidambaram

Karnataka minister MB Patil seeks restoration of BengaluruShivamogga flights under UDAN

Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister MB Patil has requested the Union government to reintroduce the Bengaluru-Shivamogga air route in th

US markets plunge: Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash as Trumps Iran threat sparks a risk-off market selloff, pushing the U.S. dollar higher and oil prices sharply upward

Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crashed as Trumps Iran threat reignited fears of a wider Middle East conflict. Investors rushed into the U.S. dolla

Elderly man killed in Athani accident

Brotherhood, shared memories, and the FIFA World Cup

BJP's Satish Poonia, Alka Gurjar, Congress Neeraj Dangi elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

Rajasthan has a total of 10 Rajya Sabha seats, equally shared between the BJP and the Congress

Call to conduct HSS Principal transfers without delay

No general transfer of Principals were conducted last academic year. Only Principal promotions were held in March this year to vacancies that hav

All four BJP candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

The winning candidates are Rajubhai Shukla, Mansinh Parmar, Mukeshbhai Rathwa and Jitendra Kanjariya

ED officials arrest Kasireddy Rajasekhar Reddy in A.P. liquor transport scam

ED teams conduct searches on the house of YSRCP leader and former Minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 113.30 feet

Four absconding accused arrested

Specialised procedure helps restore voice of Hubballi man

HCG Suchirayu Hospitaldiagnosed the 55-year-old man of unilateral vocal cord palsy accompanied by multiple cranial nerve involvement

Husband arrested hours after Malkajgiri woman shot dead; firearm, ammunition seized

Man arrested under POCSO Act in Namakkal

Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 launched to recognise the countrys leading cross-border businesses

Payoneer and The Economic Times have launched the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026. These awards will celebrate Indian business

TDP and JSP candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

Elections for the four seats has been necessitated by the expiry of the term of the YSRCP and TDP MPs

Mysuru residents face long wait for building plan approvals

The delays follow the implementation of ULMS, a digital platform introduced by the State government to incorporate various land-related services

History-sheeter shot in leg, arrested after attacking policeman

90% of works completed for Meenakshi temple kumbabhishekam, says HR&CE Minister

He is understood to have asked for report on the alleged malpractice in sale of tickets for special darshan in Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundare

TGCSB verifies 103 cybercrime accused across Telangana under Operation Crackdown 3.0

Renovation begins at Mavadi Kulam to restore water storage capacity

Mavadi Kulam has traditionally served as a vital irrigation source; However, poor maintenance and the discharge of untreated wastewater have led

Motorists seek early completion of ErodeKarur Road widening project

Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Mangalagiri to get 6-crore facelift

Nara Lokesh is scheduled to lay foundation stone for the temple development works on July 3

Over 11,000 people evacuated ahead of missile test in Odisha's Candipur

Residents of Balasore district in Odisha were temporarily evacuated ahead of a scheduled missile test by DRDO. Over 11,000 people from 11 hamlets

BJP's Tarun Chugh elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh

India lodges strong protest with US after MT Settebello attack claims 3 Indian seafarers' lives

Lecture on quantum mechanics to be held in Mysuru

Geetha Jeevan flags concerns over law and order, calls regime a reels centred government

Court allows Apex Bank to take physical possession of sugar factory

The Malaprabha Cooperative Sugar Factory in Bailhongal has accumulated over 153 crore unpaid loans

Students, tourists throng Yogandhra-2026 atop Horsley Hills

Event commences with cultural performances by students, followed by a mass yoga session led by yoga trainers; Collector inaugurates an RO drinkin

Chinese Proverb of the Day: An 18-year-old girl changes eighteen times; the more she changes, the more she Life lessons on beauty, transformation, age and why change is the only constant

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of An 18-year-old girl changes eighteen times; the more she changes, the more beautiful she bec

Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner prohibits movement of heavy vehicles on Agumbe Ghat with effect from June 15

Jewellery, gemstone exhibition under way in Erode

Elephant herd damages crops, irrigation facilities at Hasanur

ED arrests ex-Haryana government official in IDFC Bank fraud case

Naresh Kumar was arrested on June 10 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. He was produced before a specia

Solar fence monitoring system developed to prevent wildlife deaths in Erode

IIT Bhubaneswar develops hand-held device to detect arsenic

ArsenSafe, the device, can accurately detect arsenic without the need for laboratory infrastructure and chemicals, making water-quality assessmen

'2 Hellfire Missiles': US Admits Attack On 3rd Ship With Indian Crew In Gulf

'2 Hellfire Missiles': US Admits Attack On 3rd Ship With Indian Crew In Gulf

US producer prices rose 6.5% in May on higher energy prices, largest yearly jump since November 2022

American producer prices saw their biggest jump since late 2022. Energy costs soared, impacting inflation significantly. This surge follows the I

Was Korean YouTuber, Who Dressed as a Woman, Sexually Assaulted in India? No!

The viral video uses a video from Bangladesh to share the false claim.

'Hits Constitution's basic structure': TMC attacks Speaker's recognition of Ritabrata as LoP

The Trinamool Congress is contesting the West Bengal Assembly Speaker's appointment of Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition, citing

Mallikarjun Kharge, three others declared unanimously elected to Rajya Sabha from Karnataka

The need for polling did not arise as there were only four candidates in the fray as against equal number of seats

Will Hit Iran Very Hard Tonight, Take Venezuela-Like Control Of Its Oil: Trump

Will Hit Iran Very Hard Tonight, Take Venezuela-Like Control Of Its Oil: Trump

Apple iPhone 18 Pro price, release date, colours, specs, camera and battery: Everything we know so far

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, expected in September 2026, are rumored to feature significant AI upgrades, a faster A20 Pro chip, and improve

In Focus Podcast | FIFA World Cup preview: Who will take home the trophy?

Journalist and author Sandeep Menon explores the tactics, form and what to expect from the top contenders and underdogs to watch at the 2026 FIFA

Backrooms movie review: Kane Parsons postmodern labyrinth is a mesmerising moodboard for the horrors of the internet age

By transforming one of the internets most enduring urban legends into a sensory fever dream of memory and nostalgia, Kane Parsons dreamcore horro

Jana Nayagan film leak case: Mastermind among two more held

The accused had been absconding for a long time

US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwinds

America's jobless claims saw a slight increase last week, yet remain historically low. This comes despite economic challenges linked to the war i

Volkswagen to reduce workforce by 19,000 by end of year, CEO says

Volkswagen is set to implement substantial job cuts and cost reductions in Germany. The company plans to shrink its workforce by 19,000 by the en

8th Pay: How Things Stand 7 Months After Panel Setup Amid 4.0-Fitment-Factor Calls

Demands regarding higher fitment factor, dearness allowance, pension reforms, etc continue to echo via different representative bodies.

Monsoon triggers surge in fever, infectious diseases across Keralas central Travancore region

Health authorities warn of a growing threat from shigella, H1N1, dengue, leptospirosis and other waterborne illnesses

There and back again: A Tolkien fans pilgrimage to Hobbiton, New Zealand

The iconic Hobbiton Movie Set built on a 1,250-acre Waikato farm discovered by Peter Jackson in 1998 turns a lifelong memory of the Shire into

U.S., South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push

The talks come as Seoul is pursuing a transfer of wartime operational control from Washington, a process that has raised questions over how the a

NEET UG Should Be Held Multiple Times A Year, Suggest Parliamentary Panel Members

Parliamentary Committee on NEET UG Paper Leak: A major concern raised by the Members of Parliament was the recurring nature of such incidents.

'Are pro-lifers WHITE SUPREMACIST?': GOP lawmakers BRUTALLY torch SPLC CEO at fiery House hearing

Fired within 3 hours: New fast-food worker shares shocking first-day experience

A new fast-food employee's first day ended abruptly after just three hours. The worker was allegedly dismissed for being too slow and making mino

Noted Veeragase artiste Mahadevappa passes away

Psychology says people who keep their cameras off during meetings arent always disengaged, their brain may be protecting them from something important

Psychology does not suggest that everyone who keeps their camera turned off is shy, uninterested, or trying to conceal something. Human behavior

Department to hold regional art show

Indian tech firm delivers 106 turbojet-powered drones with precision strike capability to Army

The Indian Army has received 106 advanced kamikaze drones. These turbojet-powered drones, named Peacekeeper (Agniveg), can strike deep inside ene

US will hit Iran 'very hard' tonight: Trump plans to take over main Iranian oil terminals

Iran war news: US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran. He stated that America will strike Iran very hard. Trump also revea

Japanese proverb of the day: 'A frog in the well knows nothing of the...' - thought-provoking lessons on lifelong learning, curiosity, expanding knowledge and why you must go beyond your comfort zone to be successful

Japanese proverb of the day: A Japanese saying highlights how limited experience restricts understanding. A frog in a well cannot grasp the vastn

Bharathiraja and Balachander: The story of Rettaisuzhi, their only film together

Did you know that the two leading Tamil directors once starred in a film together?

Life Advice of the Day by Andre Agassi: Theres a lot of good waiting for a longtime trainer once told the tennis champ, offering inspiring life lessons on confidence, overcoming challenges, hard work, and why growth happens outside your comfort zone

Andre Agassis life advice, Get yourself tired, reflects a powerful mindset about effort, discipline, and pushing beyond personal limits. It sugge

Iran warns Mideast truce 'practically meaningless' after US strikes

Iran declared the Middle East war ceasefire practically meaningless following fresh US strikes. Tehran responded with attacks across the region.

'He doesn't work, just plays video games and hangs out with his girlfriend': Frustrated father seeks advice on unemployed son

A father's frustration over his 21-year-old son's lack of work and financial independence has ignited an online discussion. The son spends his da

Two shot dead, houses burnt by armed assailants in Manipur's Kamjong

Security forces have reached the remote village, but the identity of the perpetrators is yet to be known

Fatty liver: How to protect your body's biochemical powerhouse

Annually celebrated on June 11, Global Fatty Liver Day focuses on public education regarding fatty liver disease. This condition has become more

Column | Why didnt you let me read?

The same elders who prevented us from reading in public places when we were kids, are now hooked to their phones at weddings, funerals and birthd

Golden chance for Washington and Harsh to make an impact

T.N. government to move most of the property registration process online within six months: Minister

Minister for Commercial Taxes and Registration D. Logesh Tamilselvan told The Hindu that once the system is implemented, people will have to visi

Secret ocean rule: For 400 years, these villagers protected fish with ancient technique; Now scientists say it could help save world's dying coral reefs

Secret ocean rule: Eastern Indonesian coastal communities have long practiced sasi, a traditional ocean management system where areas are tempora

Govt leaving no stone unturned to make farmers' lives easier: Prime Minister Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi states farmers are vital for India's food security. The government is actively working to improve farmers' lives. Sc

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India, Nepal launch cross-border remittance mechanism; links UPI, NPI

India and Nepal have launched a new system for money transfers. This links India's UPI with Nepal's NPI. Citizens can now send money instantly us

Equal access to education and sports infrastructure prioritised, says Minister Rajmohan

As heatwaves intensify, Indias ASHA workers are paying the price

From Uttar Pradesh to Haryana, frontline health workers say they are falling ill in extreme heat while struggling with low pay, delayed wages and

Health dept. tightens surveillance following confirmation of two Shigella cases in Kollam

Both the infected children, aged 6 and 8, are currently stable and receiving treatment, prompting officials to emphasise strict hygiene practices

From Sunil Mittal to Sridhar Vembu, Harsh Goenka on nine entrepreneurs building India as their longest, proudest project

Industrialist Harsh Goenka lauded nine prominent Indian business leaders for their nation-building efforts. Their work spans communication, steel

Fire on Spanish island of Mallorca kills two people, injures several others

Nine people were taken to medical facilities for treatment of smoke inhalation, a Civil Guard spokesperson said

Fertilizer dealers in Erode advised to adhere to norms

Around 70% of overbridge work near Fort Railway Station completed, says Mayor

According to the Mayor, once the railway portion of the overbridge is completed, the Corporation will finish the remaining approach works on eith

UP Governor Directs Colleges to Establish Anti-Conversion Cells

UP Governor Anandiben Patel directs all state medical, dental, and higher education institutions to set up anti-conversion cells, strengthen coun

US military confirms attack on third Indian-crewed tanker off Gulf of Oman

US forces disabled a third oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The ship was attempting to transport oil from Iran. US aircraft fired missiles into th

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