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'Did PM spare a thought?': Rahul Gandhi on Modi's birthday wish to Dharmendra Pradhan, cites NEET-linked student deaths

Tirupati District Government Schools Achieve 96.60% Enrolment in Class I

Improved infrastructure, digital classrooms, English-medium instruction, free textbooks, uniforms, midday meals, and other welfare measures have

'BJP gang can't evade God's audit': Akhilesh after 8 arrests in Ram Temple donation row

Akhilesh claimed the unravelling of the case was only chapter one of the reckoning and that the fallout would only intensify, with the BJP and it

Mysuru police hold anti-drug rally, step up awareness drive

'He has capability': Raut hints at bigger role for Aaditya Thackeray amid Sena split

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut indicated a larger role for Aaditya Thackeray, citing his capability to lead the party forward amidst its second s

CWC inquiring into alleged sale of infant in Salem

25 sovereigns gold jewellery stolen from a house in Pudukottai

Cops Throw Dummy Off Fort To Recreate Murder, Establish Siya Goyal's Role

The Pune police executed a physical recreation of the crime scene at the Lohagarh Fort, on the outskirts of Pune.

Tourists continue dangerous acts on road in Munnar

Despite repeated warnings and police cases, they continue riding atop vehicles and with doors open on the winding roads of the hill town; viral v

Oliver Kahn: FIFA World Cup Brings Extraordinary Talent and Passion

New Delhi, June 26: German football icon and Golden Ball winner Oliver Kahn believes that the FIFA World Cup is a tournament that showcases extra

Coimbatores 24x7 water supply project works set for completion in August

The entire system, from pumping water to overhead tanks to supplying households, is operated through an automated software-based system, reducing

Woman Accused Of Poisoning, Killing 4 Grandchildren, Daughter In US

Amy Steadman, 64, has been accused of being responsible for the deaths of herself, her daughter, and the four minors, officers in Mechanicville,

Transformational growth prime focus of India-UK FTA: Piyush Goyal

The minister is in the UK on a three-day visit to review the preparedness of both countries for the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic

In Focus Podcast | Wimbledon 2026 preview: Is Sinner the overwhelming favourite yet again?

Nandan Bal previews Wimbledon 2026, analysing Jannik Sinners prospects, Carlos Alcarazs absence, and Serena Williams much-anticipated singles ret

Arrangements in place for Pulse Polio drive in Kerala on June 28

Over 19 lakh children under the age of five years will be given oral polio drops in the State. For this, 22,288 booths will be set up and 46,663

Pharma distributors licence cancelled over Kota postpartum deaths; WHO seeks report

Five women died between May 5 and May 17 at the JK Lone Hospital and the Super Speciality Wing of Government Medical College in Kota, Rajasthan,

YSRCP alleges fertilizer shortage in Andhra Pradesh

While liquor is available even in remote areas, farmers are struggling to procure fertilizers, alleges party general secretary Nagi Reddy; he als

AMMA crisis: actor Ansiba fires fresh salvo through FB post, lodges police complaint against alleged victimisation

She says even a peoples representative and a great actor' were among those who targeted her

I still haven't paid myself a single dollar: Ex-Google, Microsoft techie quit Rs 4.2 crore job, now runs Rs 21.7 crore halal BBQ business in Texas

A former Google and Microsoft engineer, earning 4.2 crore annually, traded his lucrative tech career for a Texas barbecue restaurant. Despite the

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building

A startling incident unfolded in Beijing as a small aircraft seemingly collided with the city's tallest skyscraper, the CITIC Tower. Social media

Minister Anitha Urges Youth To Stay Away From Drugs

Anitha said nearly 3.5 to 4 crore people across the country were addicted to ganja and other narcotic substances, with adolescents aged 13 to 18

Indias FY27 GDP Growth Projected at 6.66.8% As Energy Markets Normalise: EY Report

Lower energy prices and strong domestic demand to support growth and inflation.

Congress members protest, condemn Centre over NEET question paper leak

The party members wanted Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to be removed for institutional failures in conducting entrance examinations

Union Minister Virendra Kumar Leads Pledge for a Drug-Free India with Participation of 1.31 Crore People

Haridwar, June 26: Union Minister Virendra Kumar led a significant event on Friday, where he administered an oath against substance abuse and ple

Venkanna Appointed GWMC Commissioner

Venkanna, who is serving as joint metropolitan commissioner, core urban region and metro rail division, Hyderabad metropolitan development author

India seeing a Passport boom? Here are 10 interesting facts to know

Rajamouli Unveils Baahubali: The Eternal War at Annecy Film Festival 2026

S S Rajamouli reveals an exclusive look and further details of the upcoming animated feature film

Cab drivers seek withdrawal of strike ban at Bhogapuram airport

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 112.65 feet

AI Chips Worth $13 Million Seized At Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur Airport

Malaysia imposed export controls last year on the movement of high-performance chips of US origin, following pressure from the United States to s

Rallies, awareness programmes mark International Day against Drug Abuse

Start Run, Stop Drugs was the theme of the events held under the auspices of the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) and Prohibitio

Family Rejects 'Wig Theory' As Motive For Ketan Agarwal's Killing

Ketan Agarwal, 25, a director and chief marketing officer in his family's real estate business, Success Group, died after falling from the fort.

Visakhapatnams MGCHRI ranked ninth among Indias top oncology hospitals

AP Targets 49.2 Lakh Children for Pulse Polio Drive

The National Immunisation Day campaign will be held on June 28, followed by intensive house-to-house verification and mop-up activities from June

MP seeks MEMU rakes for Subrahmanya Road passenger train

Inflow into Mettur Dam falls

Xi Jinping Meets Cambodian Leader Hun Sen in Beijing

Beijing, June 26: Chinese Communist Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping met with Hun Sen, the President of the Cambodian Peoples Par

FIFA World Cup 2024: It's Mbappe vs Haaland tonight

Tonights games are Norway vs France, Senegal vs Iraq, while Early morning Games include Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia, Uruguay vs Spain, New Zealand

Suitcase-Sized Satellites Are Scanning For Greek Wildfires In A Global First

Greece is the first nation in the world to integrate a dedicated satellite array into its national wild firefighting system.

310 Delhi Families Survived Every Yamuna Flood, Then Bulldozer Uprooted Them

The families are homeless after the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) carried out a demolition drive in the Yamuna Bazar area.

Quote of the Day by Frank Sinatra: The big lesson in life, baby, is The American singer's powerful advice to overcome life's challenges

Quote of the Day by Frank Sinatra: The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything. This timeless quote encourages people

6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Coast Of Philippines, No Tsunami Alert

The quake struck at a depth of 52.4 kilometres in the waters about 35 kilometres southwest of Mindanao island's Jose Abad Santos town.

The War on Free Speech: The Russian Resistance Against the Media Watch Dog

To understand the current restrictions, it is important to look at Russia's actions since the beginning of the Ukraine war

This dinosaur tree', which survived for 90 million years was found growing in a hidden canyon in Australia

Dinosaur tree found in Australia: A 'living fossil,' the Wollemi pine, once thought extinct, was rediscovered in Australia in 1994. This ancient

Madhav Seeks Effective Janata Varadhi Rollout

He asked party cadres to identify public grievances and help resolve them while strengthening the party's connect with the people.

District Collector flagsoff anti-drug marathon in Namakkal

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Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can... Learn why genius sees what talent cannot his timeless quote explains the mindset behind extraordinary success

Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer continues to spark conversations because it challenges one of our biggest assumptions: Is talent enough t

Sribharat Bats For Sustainable Industrial Growth

Sribharat stressed the need to balance economic development with clean air, safe drinking water and conservation of natural resources

Yadagirigutta Temple EO Gets One-Year Extension

The government issued G.O. Rt. No. 896 to this effect. His re-employment will take effect from July 1, 2026, and continue for one year.

The Spiritual Source Code of the Chinese Communist Partys Strength

Beijing, June 26: The year 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Many are curious about how a sm

26/11 Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam To Fight Pune Murder Victim's Case

In a post on X, Chief Minister's office, said Ketan Agarwal's father, Vishal Agarwal, met Devendra Fadnavis in Pune today and demanded justice fo

KUDA Chief Seeks Faster Completion of Warangal Bus Station

Venkatram Reddy said the government was prioritising projects that had been delayed or progressed slowly and was committed to completing them at

US goods trade deficit widens sharply in May on imports

The goods trade gap increased 27.4% to $105.8 billion last month, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Friday. Economists polled by Re

Venezuela Quake Death Count More Than Doubles to 589, Over 2,900 injured

Acting President Delcy Rodriguez made the announcement surrounded by government and military officials as she welcomed the arrival of rescue crew

Govt.s announcement revives hopes of having a Food Street in Tiruchi

State government has announced to develop Healthy and Hygienic Food Street on a pilot basis in the city at a total cost of 5 crore

2K Run Spreads Anti-Drug Message in Warangal

The run was flagged off in the presence of MLAs, district collectors and KUDA chairman Enagala Venkatram Reddy.

Lionel Richie Falls Ill Mid-Concert, Cuts Minnesota Tour Opener Short

Lionel Richie was forced to end the opening night of his North American tour in Minnesota after experiencing dizziness during his performance.

Middlemen offer Iranian oil to Indian refiners after U.S. waiver, sources say

NIOC is telling Indian buyers that Iranian crude would be $3 to $4 a barrel cheaper than similar regional grades on a landed basis, they said

European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob'

Often called the cold blob, this swath of water in the North Atlantic has bucked the global warming trend, cooling even as the planet's temperatu

Vijayawada Division Eyes Higher Freight Growth

He stressed innovation, stakeholder engagement and stronger public-private partnerships to sustain freight growth.

Rahul Gandhi vows to keep fighting as Leader of Opposition stint enters third year

Marking two years as Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi reiterated his dedication to amplifying public concerns in Parliament. He shared a vi

Ex-Bank Manager Duped Of Rs 2.2 Crore In Ghaziabad In Digital Arrest Scam

An 84-year-old retired bank manager and his wife were allegedly duped of Rs 2.2 crore by cyber fraudsters who kept them under a digital arrest fo

A Maple Leaf-Shaped 'Canadian Clapper' Sparks A World Cup Buzz Across Toronto

The three-piece, fan-like clappers are made from recycled material, FIFA presented them to fans who attended Canadas first World Cup match and do

AI In Indian Classrooms: 7 Ways Students Are Using Chatbots

AI In Indian Classrooms: While AI can help students organise ideas and accelerate learning, the principal of a Gurugram school says it cannot rep

Resuming IndiaPakistan Dialogue a Moral and Political Imperative for Peace: Mirwaiz Umar

While addressing a Friday congregation at Srinagar 's historic Jama Masjid, the Mirwaiz emphasised that peace cannot emerge from silence or stagn

Centre Will Amend NDPS Act To Crack Down On Drug Syndicates: Amit Shah

The home minister also spoke about success achieved by agencies in tackling the drug menace in the country.

Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 589 with almost 3,000 injured

Venezuela grapples with a devastating toll of 589 dead and nearly 3,000 injured following two powerful earthquakes. The hardest-hit state, La Gua

'Shouldn't Become Islamabad Suburb': Denmark Pushes To Ban Public 'Azaan'

Denmark's Immigration Minister Morten Bodskov said that the call to prayer should not be heard over Danish rooftops and that it should not seem t

Outgoing Telangana CS Ramakrishna Rao joins ranks of bureaucrats stepping in as Advisors

Operating each advisors office costs taxpayers roughly 2.5 lakh monthly. Civil Societies laments the appointments as an unconstitutional drain of

Top news of the day: Govt discloses names of six armed forces personnel killed during Operation Sindoor; eight accused arrested in Ram temple donation row, and more

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Andhra Pradesh Implements Zero Tolerance Policy Against Drug Trafficking

Amaravati, June 26: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Friday that Andhra Pradesh has adopted a zero tolerance policy towards drug

This legendary jungle hunter stayed hidden for a decade, until one camera captured the impossible

Jaguar spotted in Honduras: A hidden camera in Honduras's Sierra del Merendn mountains has captured a remarkable sight: a male jaguar, unseen in

Sikkim State Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery result declared (26-06-2026): Check winning numbers and prize details

Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery: The Sikkim State Dear Lottery announced the winning numbers for the Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery, with a fi

Pune fort murder: CM Fadnavis assures justice to victim's kin, agrees to fast-track trial

Mr. Fadnavis also accepted the family's demand to try the case in a fast-track court and approved the appointment of senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam

PM Modi to Visit Seychelles, Celebrations Planned by Indian Community

Victoria, June 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Seychelles on Saturday for an official visit at the invitation of President Dr. Pa

Punjab border residents oppose Himachal entry tax; Nihang Sikhs warn of renewed protest

Residents, transporters and traders demand rollback of Himachal Pradeshs vehicle entry tax as legal challenge continues and Nihang Sikhs threaten

US-Iran agree to setup direct channel with IRGC to de-escalate conflict, says VP Vance

US Vice President JD Vance confirmed a direct deconfliction channel between US and Iran military representatives, including the IRGC and CENTCOM,

FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan's progress paying off, says Troussier

Japan believe they can shock Brazil in the World Cup round of 32, and former coach Philippe Troussier thinks it would be a fitting reward for the

Psychology says people who never remove plastic covers from remotes, fridges, and car seats may not be careful , they may be focusing on the loss rather than the gain

Psychology says people who keep plastic covers on remotes, fridges, cars, and furniture may be influenced by loss aversion, ownership psychology,

By the numbers: What to know about Europe's record-breaking heat wave

Western Europe is grappling with an unprecedented June heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40C in many areas. Spain has recorded an estimated 3

Strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake jolts southern Philippines' Mindanao

A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Friday. The tremor originated at a depth of 29 kilometers, as

African Proverb of the Day: When you show the moon to a child, it sees only Life lessons on perception, learning, guidance, understanding and why you should keep your eyes on the prize

African Proverb of the Day: When you show the moon to a child, it sees only your finger highlights the importance of perspective, understanding,

Violence Erupts in Darbhanga: Police Officer Shot, Suspect Lynched by Mob

Patna, June 26: A violent incident in Ojhaul village, Darbhanga district, has left a police officer critically injured and a suspected criminal d

6 best ways to reuse plastic containers

Plastic containers often pile up in Indian homes after groceries, sweets, takeaways, or food deliveries. Instead of throwing them away, you can r

Odisha govt. suspends four senior officials for 1,678 mistakes in new school textbooks

Former SCERT director among the four suspended officials; the SCERT will prepare a Master Errata Register and provide corrected information to al

Traffic diversions due to Chennai Metro Rail construction work on L.B. Road

Jothimani says the State government is on track to control drug trafficking

Word of wisdom by Werner Heisenberg: Not only is the Universe stranger than we think, it is stranger than we can... - What did the quantum physics pioneer and Nobel Prize winner really mean? His famous quote reveals a powerful truth about knowledge and human curiosity

Word of wisdom by the quantum physics pioneer continues to inspire scientists, thinkers, and curious minds decades later. The quote is often misu

BIAL to double F&B and retail outlets at Bengaluru airport in the next five years

Many iconic international brands along with local ones would be added in the next five years.