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[Weekly funding roundup June 13-19] Sarvam AI's massive funding round boosts VC inflow

The total funding for the week stood at $393 million across 18 deals. In comparison, the previous week saw $246 million. Sarvam AI accounted for

Forest Department Employee Among Five Arrested in Terror Network Crackdown in J&K

In a significant anti-terror operation ahead of the Shri Amarnath Yatra, security forces arrested five individuals in Kishtwar and Shopian distri

Sri Lanka A and India A Set for Final Showdown After Afghanistans Defeat

Colombo, June 19: The final match of the ODI series featuring Sri Lanka A, India A, and Afghanistan A is set, following Afghanistans significant

NEET-UG 2026 Re-examination: Nationwide Mock Drill on June 20 with Over 2.5 Million Security Personnel Deployed

New Delhi, June 19: Ahead of the NEET UG re-examination scheduled for June 21, extensive preparations have been made to ensure the smooth and sec

State govt. allocates 50 crore for cultural park in memory of M.T.

The proposed park is expected to come up as a multidisciplinary cultural space featuring venues for various art forms

Railways decides to set up help desks at stations to help candidates travelling to NEET centres

Tiruchi Railway Division plans to set up help desks at important stations spanning across several districts such as Tiruvannamalai, Puducherry, K

TN AutoSkills moots global skill grid to train technical personnel

Sanjay Upadhyay Criticizes Maulana Sajjad Nomanis Remarks Amid Political Turmoil in Maharashtra

Mumbai, June 19: Political tensions are escalating within the Shiv Sena (UBT) in Maharashtra, fueled by internal strife and alleged rebellion amo

Revised Kerala Budget: Space economy to get a fillip

Research institutions specialising in satellite technology will be established in the State

Minister assures groundnut farmers of adequate seed supply this kharif season

Dalit Sangharsha Samiti demands action against officials over fund misuse

Budget brings little cheer to Kochi

Namoshi, MLC, details development works by PM Modi in 12 years of his term

The Furious movie review: Exhilarating Hong Kong-style AMV scored to a symphony of shattered bones

The simple pleasures of watching just a few extraordinarily gifted dudes attempt progressively insane acts of catastrophic bodily harm cannot be

PM Modi Highlights Job Creation Through Developed India Employment Scheme

New Delhi, June 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Friday that the Developed India Employment Scheme (PM-VDI) is creating job opportuniti

Bharat Forge bags Rs 425 crore Ministry of Defence contract for Navy generators

The Ministry of Defence has awarded Bharat Forge Ltd a Rs 425 crore contract for 12 Marine Gas Turbine Generators for the Indian Navy. This deal,

Coalition government earned public trust through welfare and development initiatives, says Minister

The State government has fulfilled several of its key election promises and is now focusing on infrastructure and economic growth, says Mandipall

Kerala Budget: Budget promises zero-tolerance on crimes against women and children, provides thrust for fight against drug abuse and proliferation

Confidential toll-free helplines and a portal will be established for reporting crimes against children. Scheme titled Makalkkoppam will be imple

Best Scottish Saying of the Day: Never marry for money. You'll borrow it cheaper. Important lessons on love, marriage and relationships

Saying of the Day: A witty Scottish proverb, 'Never marry for money. You'll borrow it cheaper,' offers timeless wisdom. It cautions against makin

Kasaragod gets special focus in revised Budget

The Budget states that the special development packages being implemented in the backward districts of Kasaragod, Wayanad, and Idukki will be acc

Roads around schools fail safety test as Hyderabad records 128 accidents involving minors this year

Accorrding to a study 80% of schools did not have school-zone warning boards, 90% lacked visible speed-limit signage and 70% of schools lacked de

Jatinder Pal Malhotra Clarifies Controversial Remarks, Expresses Regret for Any Offense Caused

Chandigarh, June 19: Jatinder Pal Malhotra, the Chandigarh BJP president, has addressed the political controversy surrounding his recent controve

How snakebites push rural families deeper into poverty

Revised Budget envisions hike in daily milk production to 1 crore litres within three years

CBSE schools in Tiruchi face shortage of Class IX textbooks

The delay in the rollout of a new syllabus for Class IX in keeping with New Education Policy 2020, is said to have caused the shortage of textboo

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday: US official

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is set to begin Friday afternoon, brokered by the US and Qatar with Iranian assistance. This agreement f

20 petitions submitted seeking disqualification of rebel MPs: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee

Twenty people met the Speaker and claimed they should be treated as a separate group. Later, we got to know that those MPs claimed to have joined

Cervical cancer deaths for vaccinated young women fall to zero in England: study

The findings follows the introduction of the vaccine for British children aged 12-13

Revised Budget places emphasis on renewable energy for Keralas future energy security

Indian Womens Team Faces Setback as Shreyanka Patil Exits T20 World Cup, Says Mithali Raj

New Delhi, June 19: Former captain of the Indian womens cricket team, Mithali Raj, stated on Friday that the exclusion of spin-bowling all-rounde

Indian Knowledge Tradition Takes Center Stage with Modis Diplomatic Gesture

Varanasi, June 19: Renowned Hindi poet and head of the Nagari Pracharini Sabha, Vyomesh Shukla, has hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent g

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

African Proverb of the Day: Success in life largely depends on how you Life lessons on perception, mistakes, resilience, personal growth and why setbacks often become stepping stones to success

African Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Success in life largely depends on how you handle your failures. The saying reflects how set

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

Haryana Expands Special NDPS Courts to Combat Drug Trafficking

Chandigarh, June 19: The Haryana government has established 13 new special NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) courts, increasing t

Kerala Budget: major tourism and traditional industry push for Alappuzha

At the heart of the Budget is an ambitious plan to establish a Southern Economic Corridor linking Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha, whil

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

Ladakhs LG Imposes Ban on Single-Use Plastics to Protect Environment

Srinagar, June 19: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinay Kumar Saxena, announced a ban on the sale and use of single-use plastics on Friday. H

Meloni's sharp rebuttal over Trump's 'Begged for a Photo' comment

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

AU to host international conference on AI technologies in September

'Culprits Will Not Be Spared: CM Yogi issues 15-day ultimatum on Ram Mandir donation theft

Manufacturing centre for Solestra opened at Jeh Aerospaces Hyderabad facility

R.G. Kar case: CBI questions two former Kolkata Police DCPs, ex-CP summoned next week

The federal probe agency questioned Indira Mukherjee and Abhishek Gupta, the former Deputy Commissioners of the central and north regions, for ho

Thoothukudi Q Branch police seize shampoo stock meant for smuggling to Sri Lanka

Inter-state burglar involved in over 40 property offence cases arrested in Sathya Sai district

Chinese proverb of the day: 'The youthful student must carve and grind, he must not complain at the amount of...' - inspiring life lessons on education, knowledge, discipline, self-development and why talent alone will not make you successful

Chinese proverb of the day: A Chinese saying highlights that true education transcends mere knowledge acquisition, emphasizing discipline and pat

Fire Breaks Out at Tokyo Elementary School, Injuring 11 Including Eight Children

Tokyo, June 19: A fire erupted at an elementary school in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, injuring a total of 11 individuals, including eight children.

Dr. YSR Horticultural University unveils AI learning platform

Vice-Chancellor says AI-driven learning systems can enhance educational outcomes and access to quality content

Priyank Kharges remark on RSS invokes the question of legal personality

The Karnataka Home Minister has asked about the registration, organisation structure, funding and donations and also about the overall functionin

'Fauci FUNDED it: Tulsi Gabbard drops NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN COVID files, makes shocking revelations

High Court orders notices to Mamata, Abhishek in contempt case over TMC Martyrs' Day rally

The petitioner's lawyer, Srikanta Dutta, moved a division bench presided by Justice Arijit Banerjee, alleging contempt of the court's 2018 order,

RJD Responds to Congresss Cross Voting Allegations in Jharkhand

Ranchi, June 19: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has hit back after Congress accused its legislators of cross voting in the Rajya Sabha elections.

Officials told to ensure fair, transparent, proper NEET examination

Reliance eyes export-led push with new manufacturing platforms across key consumer segments

Reliance Industries is set to revolutionize manufacturing across beverages, daily essentials, garments, and electronics, with a significant push

Netanyahu Takes Strong Action Against Hezbollah After Ceasefire Violation

New Delhi, June 19: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu adopted a firm stance against Hezbollah on Thursday night, launching attacks in res

Haphazard parking, heavy vehicle movement choke service lane near Senthaneerpuram

Heavy vehicles enter the city round the clock with the authorities turning a blind eye to the erratic parking of trucks on service roads and on m

Increase in paddy prices puts Kangayam rice mills in a quandary

'Indian talent is valued globally': Jaishankar says India's passport revolution powers workforce

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.

India and Denmark Launch First Maritime Security Dialogue to Enhance Cooperation

Copenhagen, June 19: A delegation from India met with Denmarks State Secretary and Maritime Security Envoy to discuss global security issues, par

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

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 113.45 feet

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

IIIT-H Study On AI Procurement Wins Best Paper Award At IPPN Conference 2026

Research finds public procurement and outsourcing are emerging as key pathways shaping AI governance in India.

6 hidden tourist places in India you must visit before they get crowded

Move beyond crowded tourist spots and discover six unique destinations in India where nature, culture and peace come together.

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

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.

Ayodhya Saints Welcome SIT Investigation into Ram Temple Donation Controversy

Ayodhya, June 19: The decision by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) regarding the alleged financial irreg

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