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Kerala Budget: Rajan Gurukkal says nothing new in Budget for higher education

The academic says most of the proposals are ongoing schemes presented in a rephrased form

Transport Minister green-lights union elections for TGSRTC

Telangana should emerge as a role model: Governor

Key transport infra projects find no mention in Kerala Budget

There is no mention of the proposed high-speed rail project, Sabari Rail, and the BalaramapuramVizhinjam underground rail. An amount of 100 crore

Three killed, three injured in road accident in Nalgonda

CM orders crackdown on misuse of guarantee schemes after AG report flags issues

According to the report, around 60 crore was disbursed through nearly three lakh instalments into accounts linked to multiple beneficiaries

Kerala Revised Budget: Memorial for Salim Kumar, a fitting tribute for the popular actor

The State government has earmarked 1 crore for setting up a memorial in Ernakulam

NEET (UG) re-examination to be held at 13 centres in Erode district

NEET aspirant ends life in Salem

A resident of Vellalapuram near Chinnappampatti, she had scored 440 marks in Class 12 exams

Kerala Budget earmarks 50 crore for establishing Tribal University in Wayanad

The proposed Tribal University and Indigenous Knowledge Zone is envisaged as a centre for higher learning, research, innovation, and entrepreneur

H-FAST raids unlicensed food godown in Charminar, seizes adulterated food

NEET preparations reviewed; over 6,500 candidates to take the test in Tirunelveli

Kerala Revised Budget allocates 243.80 crore for forest protection; steps intensified to tackle human-wildlife conflict

Key measures include a scientific census of tigers and leopards, the deployment of rapid response teams, and the use of modern technology to miti

TMC Turmoil: Abhishek Banerjee to Meet Lok Sabha Speaker Over Party Dispute

While the rebel MPs have already met the Speaker, Birla has decided to hear both sides before making a decision.

35 bikes seized, 1.45 lakh fine imposed in Thoothukudi college zones

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 113.45 feet

CPI(M) demands judicial inquiry into Sai Krishnas alleged custodial death

Amnesty schemes, arrear waivers and vehicle tax revisions in Revised Kerala Budget

The Budget provides for reductions in vehicle taxes, especially for electric vehicles. It also seeks to bring clarity to the sales tax structure

Kerala Budget: Kottayam skywalk returns to centre stage as UDF clears revival plan

The announcement fulfils a key electoral promise made by Kottayam MLA and Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, who had pledged to prioritise the

Farmers, weavers groups protest against proposal to privatise power supply

SEBI Resumes Open-Market Share Buybacks, Effective August 1

Mumbai, June 19: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved the resumption of open-market share buybacks during its board meeting

DVAC Inspector suspended for allegedly demanding bribe to close corruption case against a revenue officer

Her immediate superior, a DSP, has been transferred from Chennai to the Nilgiris district for alleged dereliction of duty in supervising his subo

Chargesheet filed against second accused in Rayachoti terror links case

The NIA named Shaik Mansoor, an aide of an earlier-chargesheeted accused, taking the number arrested in the case to three

Cricket: Clean Sweep On Cards

The series may already be sealed, with India taking an unassailable 2-0 lead, but there is still plenty at stake when the teams meet at the MA Ch

3 years imprisonment for DMK functionary for causing 1.20 crore loss to the government

Legal Challenge to Caste Certificate Re-Verification in West Bengal

Kolkata, June 19: The Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Calcutta High Co

Farmers reiterate demand for full loan waiver

Farmers urge Chief Minister Vijay to implement his election promise and complete waive farm loans taken from cooperative societies; welcome Assem

Italys Meloni says Trump totally invented story that she begged him for photo

Meloni also chided Trump for acting with far greater deference to the enemies of the West than he does towards old, established allies

How a Tiny Gecko Helps Sustain The Worlds Heaviest Seed Coco de Mer

At Seychelles legendary Valle de Mai, a rare gecko, an ancient palm and centuries of conservation come together in one of the worlds most extraor

India To Drive Next Phase Of Global Steel Demand: Lakshmi Mittal

India set to power the next phase of global steel demand, driven by infrastructure, urbanisation and the energy transition.

Deepika Padukone, eight-hour shifts in Bollywood, and speculation media a guide

A breakdown of how things unfolded, what is confirmed and unconfirmed about Kalki 2 and Spirit, and how the film industry is responding to the ei

Annadata Sukhibhava: AP CM To Release Rs 3,125 Crore For Farmers On June 20

Chief Ministerwill release Rs 3,125 crore under Annadata Sukhibhava from Linganguntla village in Chilakaluripet constituency tomorrow benefiting

Mahima Alekh Monk Found Murdered In Odisha; Property Dispute Angle Suspected

Family alleges the devotee had received repeated death threats over a long-standing land dispute in Keonjhar district.

Home Ministry actively engaged with Supreme Court to address case pendency: Amit Shah

We identified the loopholes (in the old criminal laws) and 90% of the law-based ones have been addressed, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Kerala Budget: Mittayi scheme for Type 1 diabetic children to get a makeover

Budget announces reforms in scheme implementation, including availability of quality medicines, insulin pumps, and CGM sensors. Organisations of

German Saying of the Day: Different personalities balance one another, a life lesson on harmony in relationships

The German saying Different personalities balance one another teaches that contrasting traits and perspectives can strengthen relationships and p

Delayed monsoon heightens fear of drinking water crisis in Ooty town

Bihar Vigilance Department Raids Homes of Suspended IAS Officers in Tender Scam Investigation

Patna, June 19: The investigation into the high-profile Rishu Shri tender scam in Bihar has gained momentum. On Friday, the Special Vigilance Uni

Sebi to reintroduce open market share buybacks via exchanges; eases intra-day borrowing rules for MFs

At its board meeting, the regulator has decided to reintroduce open-market share buybacks through stock exchanges with a faster execution timelin

1924 Clock House Indias Premier Colonial-Era Heritage Resort Debuts in Munnar, Kerala

Calcutta HC Issues Notice To Mamata, Abhishek In Contempt Plea Over Martyrs' Day Rally

Petition alleges TMC's July 21 rally violated a High Court order against complete blockage of arterial roads.

Harper Collins Publishers India is Delighted to Announce the Recent Publication of People We Love by Preeti Shenoy

Angaara exposes social exclusions beneath cultural pride in coastal Karnataka

Directed by Abhinav Grove, the play was staged as part of the Chiguru & Kusumale Theatre Festival in Bengaluru.

Lloyds Realty Earns Great Place to Work Certification, Reinforcing its People-First Growth Journey

Lloyds Realty Developers Limited announced that it has been certified as a Great Place To Work, recognising the company’s commitment to fos

'Look outside the window': This father-daughter chat inside a train reveals a lesson many parents want their children to learn about money anf life. Watch

A father's poignant lesson on education and hard work, shared during a train journey, has captivated thousands online. He used the contrast betwe

5 Killed, 3 Injured as Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge, Catches Fire in Uttarakhand's Barakot

An SDRF team from Champawat, led by Sub-Inspector Dungar Singh, immediately rushed to the spot with necessary rescue equipment. On reaching the s

Ladakh Set to Become First in India to Complete Census Operations by September 2026

The meeting focused on assessing the progress of the ongoing House Listing Operations (HLO) under Census 2027 and was attended by key officials,

SIT probe into Ram temple fund row will bring truth to light: Adityanath

Adityanath encouraged anyone with evidence related to the case to present it to the SIT, and warned that anyone found guilty, regardless of their

Chamber seeks daily train between Puducherry and Velankanni

Love is a tricky thing: Shahid Kapoor on Teri Baaton Main Aisa Uljha Jiya

One of the few actors to have successfully broken the image trap, Shahid Kapoor says its the actor in him who makes him the star that he is

Hormuz Strait Reopens: What It Means for Oil Markets and Energy Security

The Strait opened after a Memorandum of Understanding, signed by US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian to end t

CM Yogi Approves 4,901.65 Crore Development Proposals in Gonda

Gonda, June 19: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Gonda on Friday, just 13 days after his last trip. During his two-hour progr

Top news of the day: Iran-U.S. deal under strain as Israel targets Lebanon; Delhi High Court rejects Telegrams appeal against temporary ban ahead of NEET-UG re-exam, and more

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CM Yogi Approves 4,901.65 Crore Development Projects in Gonda

Gonda, June 19: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Gonda again on Friday, just 13 days after his last trip. During his two-hour

No drinking water supply in parts of city on June 21

Kerala Budget: Kollam integrated into Southern Economic Corridor

The corridor links the unique geographical and economic strengths of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha into a unified economic zone

Shree Charani a great find for the Women in Blue

The left-arm spinner has become an integral part of the Indian attack in no time

Pakistan delegation to attend funeral of Ali Khamenei: Shehbaz Sharif

Addressing the National Assembly, Shehbaz Sharif said that he held a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday (June 18

Hyderabads Leading Chefs Unite For Extraordinary Culinary Showcase Powered By Italian Innovation

The Hyderabad edition of Chefs Table further reinforced the shared commitment of UNOX, IRINOX, and BERKEL to supporting culinary professionals wi

CM Yogi Unveils Statue of Warrior Jhalkari Bai in Ayodhya

Ayodhya, June 19: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath honored beneficiaries of various schemes today. The recipients were delighted as they received c

The deadly secret locked inside ancient Siberian remains for 5500 years has finally been unearthed

Ancient Siberian plague discovery: Ancient DNA unearthed in Siberia has rewritten the history of plague. Researchers discovered highly lethal str

Life lesson of the day by Bruce Lee: The successful warrior is the average man, with The legendary martial artists timeless lesson on focus, personal growth, determination and the path to success

Life Lesson of the Day by Bruce Lee: The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus: Bruce Lees quote, The successful warrior i

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma highlights role of externally aided projects in Northeast development at Shillong seminar

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said externally aided projects not only provide financial assistance but also bring valuable technical expertise

On World Sickle Cell day: A quick awareness guide

World Sickle Cell Disease Day (Observed on 19 June)Today is observed globally as Sickle Cell Awareness Day to spread knowledge about this inherit

Rohit Sharmas Last ODI? Retirement Speculation Overshadows Indias Afghanistan Clean Sweep Bid

India eye a 3-0 clean sweep against Afghanistan in Chennai, but retirement speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma dominates headlines ahead of the

US-Iran deal under immediate strain as fighting flares in Lebanon

Escalating Israel-Hezbollah clashes in Lebanon are jeopardizing a recently signed Middle East peace deal. Planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland ha

Over 1,700 tonnes of Bengalurus daily waste has nowhere to go

Of the 1,775tonnesof waste that Bengaluru is unable to process every day, wet waste makes up the largest share at 677 tonnes, followed by dry was

SC Flags Bank-ARC Nexus, Questions Huge Loan Write-Offs

Apex court says taxpayers money cannot be recklessly lent and then poorly recovered; seeks responses from Centre, RBI and others.

Supreme Court Urged to Investigate Ram Temple Donation Theft: Ruchi Veera

Mumbai, June 19: Ruchi Veera, a Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party, has expressed strong concerns regarding the alleged theft of donat

Odisha Govt Orders Medical Screening Of 680 Teachers Seeking Transfer On Terminal Illness Grounds

The verification exercise covers teachers seeking both intra-district and inter-district transfers on the grounds of terminal illness affecting t

The Maruti Swift is India's Favorite Used Car, and No Other Model Comes Close

The metro and non-metro regions in India's used car market rarely agree on anything. Metro and non-metro buyers show different preferences on

Fugitive Arrested at Mumbai Airport After Five Years on the Run

Mumbai, June 19: The Gautam Buddh Nagar police achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting a wanted fugitive at Mumbai Airport. The accused

RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar flags import dependence, Gulf remittances, El Nino risks in minutes

India faces significant economic risks from the West Asia conflict, including potential disruptions to oil and fertilizer imports via the Strait

Dagnabbit, We Got Hormuzled: Jimmy Kimmel Prods Trump On Iran Deal

Donald Trump's behavior at the G7 Summit drew criticism and ridicule from late-night hosts and politicians alike.

NHRC Takes Notice of Minor Held as Adult in Kasna Jail

Greater Noida, June 19: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of reports regarding a minor boy being unlawful

Trump Says Meloni Begged For A Photo. She Says He Made It Up

Trump initiated the exchange by asking an Italian journalist about Meloni.

RBI MPC minutes: 'Energy prices unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels,' says economist Saugata Bhattacharya

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance. External member Saugata Bhattachar

Steelcase Expands India Presence with Flagship Dealer Showroom in Chennai

'Naxal-free India': Govt shares 'historic milestone' after six decades of violence

The movement traces its origins to the Naxalbari uprising in West Bengal in 1967 and drew inspiration from Maoist ideology and the concept of arm

BSE Index Services launches BSE Saatvik 100 Index

Chinese President Xi Jinping Emphasizes Traditional Culture on Dragon Boat Festival

Beijing, June 19: Today marks the Tuenwu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, one of Chinas four major traditional celebrations. Thi

The operations network behind Amazon's play to become India's everyday store

Amazon is reshaping India's quick-commerce sector through significant investments in foundational infrastructure rather than merely focusing on r

Best Saying of the Day: A rich man has many relatives; a poor man has... A timeless lesson on success, struggle and social perception

Best Saying of the Day: A rich man has many relatives; a poor man has many excuses explores how success and hardship often shape the way people a

The new playbook for competitive exams: What todays aspirants must do differently

Markets Snap 5-Day Rally Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

Renewed geopolitical uncertainty over postponement of talks to finalise US-Iran peace deal in Switzerland also dampened investor sentiment

Sensex dives over 600 points after five-day rally dragged by IT stocks

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 607.08 points, or 0.78%, to settle at 76,802.90 and the 50-share NSE Nifty declined 154.90 points, or 0.64%, to e

Videos Claiming Re-NEET Paper Leak Are Fake: PIB Fact Check

The video shows a sealed booklet of what appears to be a NEET re-exam question booklet has gone viral since Thursday, adding more confusion to th

'Ask MARCO RUBIO about': JD Vance delivers hilarious one-liners at White House press briefing

Vague, Wild: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into TVK Trust Vote

The Supreme Court described the litigator as a serial petitioner.

MIFF to feature anti-war documentary from conflict-hit Manipur

Borun Thokchoms Battlefield revisits World War II through memory, grief, and enduring human consequences