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Protecting Farmers' Interests Key to Tungabhadra Dam Restoration: Chandrababu Naidu

The Tungabhadra Dam plays a crucial role in supplying irrigation water to farmers and drinking water to people across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka a

Any deal with Iran will ensure security of Gulf allies: Rubio

The U.S. Secretary of States three-day tour of the Gulf is the first high-level diplomatic mission since the U.S.-Iran framework agreement last w

If a passport is not proof of citizenship, then what is? | Explained

The MEA in a statement said that a passport is a travel document, not a citizenship document. What does the law actually say?

Lauritz Knudsen powers over 50 GW of solar energy

We are preparing for the technology of the future. We have started working on battery storage systems, without the batteries, says Naresh Kumar,

1 km high, 167+ storeys: All about Jeddah Tower, the Saudi mega skyscraper set to surpass Burj Khalifa

Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower has surpassed 100 floors, inching closer to its goal of becoming the world's tallest building at over 1,000 metres. R

TVK banner obscures police outpost signboard in Coimbatore, taken down after criticism

The issue drew criticism on social media and among members of the public, following which the banner was removed on Thursday

HP opposes centre's 'VB-G RAM G' scheme, says new norms will burden state with Rs 164 crore annually and reduce wages

Himachal Pradesh government vehemently opposes the Centre's renaming of MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G' and its new funding framework. Minister Anirudh S

Raut seeks action against rebel MP Sanjay Patil over 'threats'; Fadnavis says police will act

Responding to the spat between the two leaders, Devendra Fadnavis said no one should be intimidated by threats and asserted that the state would

Wimbledon: Who are the men's contenders to look out for?

Wimbledon's men's singles title race is heating up with Jannik Sinner, the world's top player, leading the charge. Despite a French Open stumble,

Best Mexican proverb of the day: A tree that grows crooked never straightens its trunk. A life lesson on character formation

Best Proverb of the day: The Mexican saying bol que nace torcido jams endereza su tronco (A tree that grows crooked never straightens its trunk)

Muthu Master story: Why this Tamil Nadu widow lived as a man for 37 years, even her daughter didn't know the truth

Muthu Master: For nearly four decades, Muthu Master lived as a man in a village in Tamil Nadu, a decision shaped by widowhood, fear and a traumat

Ashok Gehlot Questions BJPs Governance Amid Rising Concerns in Rajasthan

Jodhpur, June 25: Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, has raised serious questions regarding the governance style of the BJP, stati

Sunil Chhetri Praises Messi and Ronaldos Unyielding Drive as Inspiration for Youth

Mumbai, June 25: Renowned Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri has lauded Argentinas Lionel Messi and Portugals Cristiano Ronaldo, highlighting that t

Chennais Dr Priya Selvaraj on surviving a crevasse fall and summiting Mount Everest

Dr Priya Selvaraj trained for four months to summit Mount Everest. The daunting climb there and back, scaling the highest mountain in the world a

Former IAS Officer Sujata Kartikeyan Joins BJD, Ending Speculations

Bhubaneswar, June 25: Former IAS officer and senior leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Sujata R. Kartikeyan, officially joined the party on Thu

Search Continues for Four Missing in Arunachal Pradesh Flash Floods, Assam Issues High Alert

Itanagar, June 25: The search for four individuals missing in a sudden and devastating flood in Arunachal Pradeshs Keiy Panior district is ongoin

Israel, Lebanon deny that Israel has withdrawn from part of southern Lebanon

Senior Israeli and Lebanese officials have refuted claims of an Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, contradicting a U.S. official's s

Mirzapur The Movie teaser: Divyenndu, Ali Fazal and Pankaj Tripathis return to blood-soaked saga

Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, the film will be released in theatres on September 4

7 best ways to reuse old bedsheets

Old bedsheets dont always need to end up in the dustbin or as cleaning rags. In Indian homes especially, where storage space is valuable and wast

Exciting Job Opportunities at EPFO: Apply for 74 Positions by July 30

New Delhi, June 25: Good news for those seeking employment with the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). The EPFO has issued an official

Political Tensions Rise Over Yamuna Water Agreement in Rajasthan

Jaipur, June 25: Political tensions are escalating in Rajasthan regarding the Yamuna water agreement. A verbal clash has erupted between the ruli

CJP protester attacked with iron rod; Dipke demands SC/ST Act, attempt to murder charges

Former director of medical education in Karnataka Dr. N. Rajeeva Shetty passes away in Bengaluru

Dr. Rajeeva Shetty made significant contributions to dental education, research, and healthcare administration

Protests Erupt in Greater Noida Over Staff Demands at JIMS Hospital

Greater Noida, June 25: The Samajwadi Party staged a protest in Greater Noida on Thursday against the alleged mistreatment of staff at JIMS Hospi

I prefer solutions over disputes, says Telangana CM on river water sharing issues with Karnataka and AP

Central Govt decides to constitute a high level committee to resolve water sharing problems between the three southern States Telangana, Andhra

Gold and Silver Prices Drop: Gold ETFs Fall by 2% and Silver ETFs by Nearly 4%

Mumbai, June 25: The decline in gold and silver prices has impacted Gold ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) and Silver ETFs, with both experiencing a d

Column | Bengals summer of the egg

From comic protest to public catharsis, West Bengalsdeem-throwing craze reveals a deeper crisis of trust in politics

For the First Time in 30 Years, India's IT Story Faces an Existential Threat

Each time an AI company releases a new enterprise model, it reduces the value of Indian IT firms.

After quakes, Venezuela must unblock social media access: UN experts

UN experts are urging Venezuela to immediately restore access to social media and news outlets following devastating twin earthquakes. The powerf

The Worlds Most Powerful Earthquakes: A Look Back at Natures Fury

New Delhi, June 25: Venezuela recently experienced devastating earthquakes that shook the ground and caused widespread destruction. Two powerful

U.S. Senators Highlight Indias UPI Model in Payment Reform Debate

Washington, June 25: U.S. lawmakers discussing the future of Americas payment systems have cited Indias Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as a pri

'Students being called terrorists': Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi govt, Pradhan over paper leaks

Smita Bansal Opens Up About the Emotional Distance from Her Daughter Due to Work Commitments

Mumbai, June 25: Actress Smita Bansal, known for her role as Sumitra in the popular television series Balika Vadhu, recently shared a heartfelt e

How my grandmothers book of khichdi preserved our familys culinary legacy

Restructuring in UP BJP unit, Rajnath Singh's son Neeraj, SP turncoat Pooja Pal among 19 vice presidents

Uttar Pradesh BJP has unveiled a restructured state unit, appointing 19 vice-presidents and eight general secretaries for the 2027 Assembly elect

China angered, Taiwan cheered by Western allies' alarm over Chinese Coast Guard activities

International concern is mounting over China's assertive maritime actions near Taiwan. The US, Britain, France, and Germany have voiced alarm, wh

Modi Reflects on the Dark Chapter of Emergency on Its 51st Anniversary

New Delhi, June 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 51st anniversary of the Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1

NCERT Clarifies Controversy Surrounding Krishna Textbook Name

New Delhi, June 25: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has addressed recent controversies regarding the Class 6 Ka

In major organisational rejig, BJP announces new office bearers in Uttar Pradesh

According to the list issued by State BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary, the party has appointed 19 vice-presidents and eight general secretaries. N

Heatwave linked to 212 deaths in Spain Sunday-Wednesday: Public institute

Spain is grappling with a severe heatwave, with preliminary estimates suggesting over 200 deaths between Sunday and Wednesday. This follows a rec

'Make sorry your middle name': BJP mocks Rahul Gandhi over expressing regret in defamation case by Shivraj Singh Chouhan's son

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Future generations must know Emergency's dark deeds: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has lauded NCERT's decision to include the Emergency period in Class IX textbooks. This move aims to

New gates of Tungabhadra dam inaugurated, three States vow to protect interests of farmers

Mr. Shivakumar said the three States discussed key concerns raised by farmers, including the proposed Navali balancing reservoir, and the need to

Heavy Rainfall Expected in Tamil Nadu from June 28 Due to Active Southwest Monsoon

Chennai, June 25: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu in the coming days. Due to the a

Advanced Security Measures for Amarnath Yatra: Anantnag Police Launches Project Hawk Eye

Srinagar, June 25: The Anantnag police in Jammu and Kashmir announced on Thursday the implementation of a significant technology-driven security

NCERT clarifies Grade 6 Kannada textbook title, rejects claims of promoting vegetarianism

NCERT has clarified concerns surrounding its Grade 6 Kannada textbook, Krishna. The council explained that textbook titles in the R3 series are n

Women's T20 WC: Australia may get Phoebe Litchfield boost ahead of blockbuster India clash

Australia's T20 World Cup campaign receives a potential boost with star batter Phoebe Litchfield nearing a return from injury. Her availability f

On water-guzzling AI data centres | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

Kerala Lottery Karunya Plus KN-629 result out today (25-06-2026); check Rs 1 crore prize winning number and full list here

Kerala lottery results today: Kerala Lottery Karunya Plus KN-629 results for Thursday, 25 June 2026, have been officially declared. Ticket holder

Passport Not the Ultimate Proof of Citizenship, Clarifies Ministry of External Affairs

New Delhi, June 25: The Ministry of External Affairs clarified on Thursday that an Indian passport has never been considered the ultimate and ind

Dire Conditions for Girls School in Balochistan: Over 200 Students with Just 6-7 Teachers

Quetta, June 25: The situation for girls education in Balochistan, Pakistan, is alarming. Authorities are not only depriving adults of their righ

Govt facilitates shipment of Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore, farmers earn twice of domestic price

India has successfully shipped premium Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore via sea freight, a first for commercial exports. This initiative by APED

Oath Controversy Triggers Clash Between CPI(M) and BJP Councillors in Thiruvananthapuram

The CPI(M) has been demanding the resignation of BJP councillor R Sugathan, who was recently arrested in an assault case and booked under the Ker

BJP Promises Strict Action in Ram Temple Donation Controversy

New Delhi, June 25: Amid ongoing opposition attacks regarding the Ram Temple donation controversy, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has assured t

Bombay HC Clears Mangrove Removal To Set The Vadhvan Project In Palghar On Fast Track

Bombay HC bench said the project is of public importance and has wider economic significance and it has permitted the NHAI to remove mangrove pat

How a gate failure reshaped safety planning at Tungabhadra dam in Karnataka

What began as a sudden structural failure in one bay of the historic reservoir soon grew into a much wider concern over the health of the entire

China state refiners considering resuming Iran oil imports, sources say

China's major state-owned refiners, Sinopec and PetroChina, are exploring a return to purchasing Iranian oil after a U.S. waiver, marking a poten

Mirzapur: The Movie Teaser Out: Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu Return

The film is expected to delve into a story set before the events of the series timeline, focusing on violent rivalries, gang warfare and complex

Outrage Among Saints Over Controversial Remarks by Swami Prasad Maurya

Lucknow, June 25: Saints and religious leaders have expressed their anger over controversial remarks made by former Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Ministe

MasterChef India Winner Pankaj Bhadooria Battles Breast Cancer, Begins Chemotherapy

Mumbai, June 25: Renowned celebrity chef and the first winner of MasterChef India, Pankaj Bhadooria, is currently battling a serious illness, bre

Revanth Calls Tungabhadra Meet a Historic Step Towards Resolving Water Issues

Telangana CM seeks permanent solution to inter-state irrigation disputes, highlights RDS water shortfall

CM Shivakumar inaugurates 33 spillway gates of Tungabhadra Dam

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, alongside Union Minister C R Patil and the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, inaugurated

Four Rajya Sabha members from Andhra Pradesh sworn in; Jana Sena gets its first seat

The Jana Sena won a Rajya Sabha seat for the first time since it was founded in 2014

Over 5,100 forest fires affected 11,580 hectares in Maharashtra in 2023-24: Minister Naik

Maharashtra witnessed over 5,100 forest fires in 2023-24, impacting nearly 11,600 hectares. Gadchiroli alone reported over 7,000 incidents. Fores

Straying tusker tranquillised, radio-collared in Keralas Kothamangalam

Silver Prices Rise Rs 175 to Rs 2.13 Lakh Per Kg on Value Buying

The white metal gained in futures trade as bargain hunting emerged after recent sharp declines.

Special Intensive Voter List Revision Begins in Telangana

Hyderabad, June 25: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated a special intensive revision of the voter list across Telangana. This pr

Manpreet Singh: Indias Hockey Legend Who Ended a 41-Year Olympic Medal Drought

New Delhi, June 25: Manpreet Singh is regarded as one of the most prominent players in the Indian mens hockey team. Throughout his international

Maharashtra Assembly: Opposition raises Mumbai local train murder; Speaker asks govt. to make statement

Congress MLA Nana Patole termed the incident extremely serious and said it concerned the safety of ordinary citizens travelling on Mumbais suburb

Centre Proposes Higher Foodgrain Entitlement for Larger Antyodaya Families

Draft amendment to the National Food Security Act seeks to link AAY foodgrain allocation to family size, with a maximum cap of 35 kg per month.

Indias Foreign Minister Advocates for Global Cooperation at Jeju Forum

Seoul, June 25: Indias Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is currently concluding a four-day visit to Mongolia and South Korea. At the Jeju Forum

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Announces $48 Billion Investment in India by 2030

New Delhi, June 25: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, reaffirming the companys commitment to India. Durin

Lionel Messis 39th birthday celebrations in Bengals Ichhapur

A priest, a life sized statue, a 39-pound cake and a tea sellers lifelong devotion. Inside Lionel Messis annual birthday celebrations in West Ben

SIR exercise begins in Telangana; BLOs visit houses to distribute Enumeration Forms

People can search for their name in voters list through Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Telangana website (https://ceotelangana.nic.in/)

Kolkata warehouse collapse toll rises to 10, Army radar deployed as search enters second day

The death toll in Kolkata's Taratala warehouse collapse has reached 10, with rescue efforts continuing for nearly 21 hours. Army's advanced radar

Alwal Police Detect Fake Govt 2BH House Allotment Scam; 3 Held

Seventy-nine forged government 2-BHK house allotment certificates, along with three mobile phones were recovered from the arrested persons: Polic

Rubio warns Hormuz tolls would 'spread like contagion' to other waterways

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday warned that Iranian tolls on ships passing the Strait of Hormuz would spread to other waterways, ri

Munawar Faruqui Returns to Lock Upp 2

This time, the element of a mysterious neckband that triggers alarms has been made official.

India initiates anti-dumping probe against 3 Chinese products

India has launched anti-dumping investigations into imports of thermal paper, BOPA film, and certain antioxidants, primarily targeting China. Dom

NIA Arrests Local Leader in Malda for Judicial Officials Kidnapping Case

New Delhi, June 25: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a local leader in Malda district, West Bengal, in connection with the ki

Indian Classical Music Enters the Boardroom: Himanshu Nanda Launches MQ2HQ for Employee Engagement and Workplace Performance

Internationally acclaimed flautist and senior disciple of Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia introduces an Indian Classical Music-inspired framework tha

United University Giving Wings to the Dreams of the New Generation

New Proof of Climate Progress Revealed, As Prince William Reflects on The Responsibility of This Moment

China pledges 'unwavering support' for Pakistan's Iran-US mediation efforts

China has pledged unwavering support for Pakistan's crucial role in mediating peace talks between the US and Iran. Following high-level discussio

Gadkari Urges Officials to Strengthen Monsoon Preparations for National Highways

New Delhi, June 25: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has directed officials to enhance preparations related to the

The Earthshot Prize and Alana Expand Partnership to India With Design for Change to Empower Young Indian Environmental Changemakers

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NEET: Beyond paper leaks, the real vulnerabilities lie elsewhere | Explained

While extraordinary security measures may safeguard printed question papers, deeper risks arising from institutional blind spots, insider network

EU governments adopt legislation to fulfil EU side of US trade deal

European Union governments have greenlit legislation to eliminate import duties on numerous U.S. products, honouring a trade pact with President

Thiruvananthapuram Corporation witnesses high drama as LDF steps up protest demanding Mayors resignation

Minor scuffle breaks out between LDF and BJP councillors as LDF councillors block Mayor V.V. Rajesh from entering the office, resulting in a woma