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Question is affordability, whether other expenditure can benefit people more than freebies: CEA Nageswaran pitches for focused welfare interventions

Nageswaran said the issue should be looked at sensibly rather than on an emotional plane and the question that needs to be asked is if it is help

Tata Trusts to hike philanthropic spending to Rs 2,000 cr this fiscal, CEO hits back at 'chaos' narrative

Tata Trusts will boost its charitable spending to Rs 2,000 crore this fiscal year. CEO Siddharth Sharma highlighted the trusts' commitment to soc

Visakhapatnam airport passenger traffic rose 170% since 2014-15, says Director

Aircraft movements at the airport nearly doubled in the same period, rising from 11,306 to 21,799

Centre sanctions 57 crore for 14 road projects in Dakshina Kannada, says MP Brijesh Chowta

In all, an 82.94-km road network in the district will be improved using funds sanctioned under the CRIF, said Captain Brijesh Chowta.

Abhishek Banerjee writes to LS Speaker, urges rejection of separate group status for TMC

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. He requested that no separate group or faction of the part

Squash | Joshna set for record seventh Asian Games appearance

Quote of the Day by Pablo Picasso: 'Every Child Is an Artist. The Problem Is How to Remain an Artist Once He Grows Up' teaches us how to preserve creativity in the harsh reality of world

Quote of the Day by Pablo Picasso highlights the importance of preserving creativity throughout life. Children naturally possess imagination, cur

Nirmala Sitharaman: 'There is no disaster awaiting India,' FM lashes out at Rahul Gandhi

Alvas Law College felicitates newly elected heads of Mangaluru, Moodbidri Bar Associations

Kakoli Ghosh Claims Rebel Group of MPs Now Numbers 22

Kolkata, June 14: Rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar announced on Sunday that her faction now includes 22 MPs, not just 20 a

Iran says draft U.S. deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release

Iran and the U.S. draft a deal easing sanctions and addressing nuclear issues within 60 days.

Astroguide for Monday, June 15, 2026

Durmuhurtham: 12.43 pm to 1.35 pm; 3.19 pm to 4.11 pm

CEA Nageswaran cites East Asia, says protection must be tied to productivity and global competitiveness

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran highlighted that East Asian economies like China, South Korea, and Vietnam succeeded by offering cond

Trump to meet Sisi at G7 summit in France: Egyptian presidency

US President Donald Trump will meet Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The meeting is scheduled on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France.

Scattered rainfall likely in various districts of Tamil Nadu till June 15

While the wet weather is likely to continue till June 19, meteorologists noted that only isolated places may receive rainfall between June 16 and

KTR Accuses Revanth Reddy of Betraying Meenakshi Natarajan

Hyderabad, June 14: K.T. Rama Rao, the executive president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), accused Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy

Kanniyakumari district losing its water systems due to proliferation of invasive plants

Manipur security forces arrest 6, including PLA militants and drug peddlers, seize arms cache

Manipur security forces arrested six individuals, including three PLA militants and two drug peddlers, recovering arms, ammunition, and IED compo

Can AI plan a cheaper vacation than a travel agent?

An experiment pitting AI against a seasoned travel agent for a Delhi-Manali trip revealed surprising similarities in itinerary planning. While AI

'All 9 MPs united, no issue': Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders dismiss reports on 'Op Tiger' after Thackeray meeting

Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders have refuted rumors of internal rifts. They state all nine party Members of Parliament are united. A recent meeting with

Food Authority Issues Notices Over Misleading 'Healthy' And 'Organic' Claims

The food authority listed all the food products that came under regulatory scrutiny after FSSAI flagged misleading branding and claims that viola

Kakoli claims 22 Lok Sabha MPs now in dissident TMC camp, meeting scheduled with Speaker

Sources in the dissident camp said a meeting of the group, initially scheduled to be held in Kolkata, has been shifted to Delhi

Delhi Minister Launches 10 Crore Development Projects in Puth Khurd

New Delhi, June 14: Delhis Minister of Social Welfare and Bawana MLA, Ravinder Indraj Singh, inaugurated various development projects worth 10 cr

Eight minors held for pelting stones on Vande Bharat Express in Salem

The juveniles were produced before the Juvenile Justice Board, which released them into the care of their parents on surety and directed them to

Come up with scheme for biogas generation in Tamil Nadu: Plea at Madras High Court

Litigant insists that an expert committee must be constituted before coming up with a biogas policy and a pilot project must be conducted in Grea

Odisha Celebrates Raja: A Festival Honouring Mother Earth, Womanhood And Renewal

This year's Raja arrived amid pleasant weather conditions, with temperatures dropping significantly after weeks of intense heat. The refreshing r

Vipraj relishing the challenges on his maiden tour

Amid Defections Buzz, Uddhav Thackeray Meets MPs, Sena Says All's Well

Senior leader and MP Sanjay Raut clarified that all nine of its Lok Sabha MPs participated in the meeting either physically, virtually or through

Dinesh Sharma Advocates for Respecting Women Amid Political Controversy

Lucknow, June 14: The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a firm stance regarding derogatory and misleading comments circulating on social media a

French President Macron hails 'Chandrayaan-3' lunar landing as proof of India's innovation prowess

French President Emmanuel Macron praised India's Chandrayaan-3 mission. He called it a prime example of India's innovation and technological stre

Bus service flagged off to tribal villages in Salem

As part of extending routes to connect every village, the bus currently running from Attur to Soolankurichi via Thumbal and Karumandurai will add

Community and Officials Unite to Save River in Garhwa, Jharkhand

Ranchi, June 14: In Garhwa district of Jharkhand, a campaign named Apan Saraswatiya has been launched to save the existence of a river, with the

'Obedient servant, complies with orders': Rahul slams PM over US statements

Rahul Gandhi has taken a strong stand against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting that he acts more like a compliant aide than a national le

Punjab's anti-drug drive brings over 90,000 into treatment as govt pushes prevention and recovery

Since its inception in March 2025, Punjab's 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' campaign has seen an impressive wave of success, with more than 90,000 individu

Completely destroyed it: Kunal Ghosh slams Sudip Bandhopadhyay over BJP meet

Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh criticizes senior leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay for meeting Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. Ghosh alleges Bandyop

CM and Opposition Leader Criticise VCs For Attending RSS Event In Kerala

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan demanded an apology from three Vice Chancellors.

Assam's Karbi Anglong holds rare medieval manuscripts, admin to rope in experts to decode them

Deep in Assam's Karbi Anglong district lies a treasure trove of ancient manuscripts, featuring elegant Tai and Sanskrit writings crafted on fragi

In Trinamool Rebel Camp, 'New Entrant' Triggers Leadership Tussle

Sudip Bandyopadhyay has made up his mind to move to the rebel camp of Lok Sabha MPs, the sources said.

Manipur: Joint Tribes' Council Refuses To Take Bodies Of Six Naga Men Killed By Kuki Militants

After the identification of six Naga community members who were abducted and later found dead, Joint Tribes' Council Convenor Merachao Inka deman

Skip chips and namkeen: 7 high-protein Indian snacks for office hours

Tired of feeling hungry during long office hours? These seven high-protein Indian snacks can help keep cravings under control while providing ste

Former Bangladesh Police Chief Arrested in Dubai Over Corruption Charges

Dhaka, June 14: Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed has been detained in Dubai in connection with a corruption case. Banglades

Assaulted with belt, iron rod: Dalit man beaten to death in UP's Lalitpur after refusing to massage feet; 3 arrested

A 33-year-old Dalit man was allegedly beaten to death in Uttar Pradesh after refusing to massage the feet of three men during a drunken gathering

Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

In a challenging political landscape, President Trump faces an uphill battle with rural Americans, whose approval ratings are slipping. The sharp

Ahead of bilateral meeting, French President Emmanuel Macron greets PM Modi with a hug

Indian Womens Team Eager to Give Their All: Santosh Pingulkar

Vasai-Virar, June 14: The high-stakes Womens T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and Pakistan is set to take place at Edgbaston this Sunday. S

SPLCs massive $3M scam EXPOSED at fiery house hearing: 'They paid KKK and other EXTREMIST groups!'

Stop using AC on cool mode: 7 benefits of switching to dry mode during monsoon

Most Indian households use their AC in cooling mode during monsoon without realising Dry Mode may be the better option. From reducing humidity an

Delhi Police To Hold 'Thana Divas' For Public Grievances Every Saturday

The initiative aims to strengthen public outreach, improve grievance redressal and create a more citizen-friendly policing system through regular

FIFA World Cup 2026: Turkey has time to recover from chastening Australia defeat, coach says

Turkey's World Cup journey began with a disappointing 2-0 loss to Australia. Coach Vincenzo Montella acknowledged a slow start from his team. Des

Political Turmoil in Himachal Pradesh Over Increased Wildlife Park Entry Fees

Shimla, June 14: The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, burdened by debt, has doubled the entry fees for Indian tourists at wildlife parks

Lok Adalat settles 834 cases; litigants get 5.15 crore in Theni

India risks becoming unhealthier before it becomes richer, CEA V Anantha Nageswaran warns

India faces a health challenge before achieving wealth. Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran points to rising obesity and sedentary lifest

Signature forgery case: Abhishek Banerjee, Kunal Ghosh at CID headquarters for questioning

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee appeared for a second round of questioning by the CID in Kolkata in the signature forgery case. The probe concerns a

Bridging Talent and capital: PM Modi, French President Macron launch 'Bharat Innovates 2026' in Nice

The high-profile event, held in Nice, serves as a cornerstone of the India-France Year of Innovation and aims to catalyse deep-tech collaboration

ICAI CA Final Result 2026 Soon: Check Expected Date And Time Here

ICAI CA Final Result 2026 is expected soon. Check the expected result date, latest updates, and steps to download the CA Final May 2026 scorecard

CEA defends India's GDP data, says country does not use methodology changes to inflate growth numbers

Nageswaran responded to concerns raised by some economists over India's GDP estimates, stressing that GDP measurement is an estimate in every cou

Census 2027: Thiruvananthapuram district to have 5,527 enumerators for Houselisting and Housing Census

First phase of Census will kick off with a self-enumeration phase on June 16; field visits by enumerators will be carried out from July 1 to July

Football Fever Peaks in Goa as FIFA World Cup 2026 Kicks Off

Panaji, June 14: The excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 has taken over the world, and Goa is no exception. Although the Indian team did not qu

Mob disrupts Railway traffic near Patna, alleges lack of adequate trains for competitive exam; police resort to lathi-charge

Top police offical saysmore than 200 young men, posing as students appearing for competitive exams turned up at the Pataliputra station

Neeraj Chopra, Animesh Kujur headline India's athletics squad for 2026 Commonwealth Games

India's athletics team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is announced. The 32-member squad includes star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra.

Sikkim State Dear Empire Sunday Weekly Lottery result declared at 6 PM (14-06-2026): Check winning numbers and prize details

The Sikkim Dear Empire Sunday Weekly Lottery, operated by the Directorate of Sikkim State Lotteries, offers a first prize of 1 crore. Ticket pric

Gym quote of the day by Muhammad Ali: Dont count the days, make the...

Quote of the day: Muhammad Ali's quote, Don't count the days, make the days count, is a powerful reminder that consistent daily effort, not just

Manage time wisely

Uncertain about your career options? Low on self-confidence? This column may help

Mahant Lokesh Das Welcomes SIT Investigation Amid Controversy Over Donations

New Delhi, June 14: The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, has formed a three-member SIT team to investigate the Ram Janmabhoomi c

Why gamified assessment can help learning

Game-based assessment can reduce anxiety, increase engagement, and reshape students relationship with evaluation

Why early college years should focus on exploration, not specialisation

Exploration-oriented undergraduate programmes ensure that subsequent specialisation remains purposeful, methodologically sophisticated, and conte

Revenue Bar Association challenges constitutional validity of various provisions of Finance Act, 2026

The 2026 law had introduced many new provisions to the Income Tax Act, 1961 with retrospective effect dating back as early as June 1, 2007

Shoolagiri wetland turns into toxic bed of industrial waste

The conscious dump of industrial waste contaminates ground water and lakes.

Who Is Ahmad Vahidi? Iran Guards Commander Driving Tehran's War Negotiations

Ahmad Vahidi serves as a deputy commander in the IRGC, one of the most powerful military organisations in Iran.

The House of Sigmund Freud

Located at Wien IX, Berggasse 19 in Vienna, Austria, the apartment is widely regarded as the birthplace of psychoanalysis

Gold and glitter

Gold is just a shiny metal that has value only because people agree to pretend it does

Tourism, an experience or trauma

The States must come forward to regulate tourism, giving utmost importance to the safety of people

Anti-Terror Operation Continues in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri for 23rd Day

Jammu, June 14: The anti-terror operation in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir continued on Sunday, marking its 23rd day. The operation, name

Tensions escalate in Dehradun: Authorities demolish accused's residence following fatal clash

Following a fatal communal clash in Bairagiwala, Sahaspur, authorities demolished the residence of an accused individual. The incident, reportedl

Amid 'Operation Tiger' Buzz, Uddhav Holds Meeting Of Party's LS MPs

UBT's Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut assured that all MPs were firmly with the party as all 9 lawmakers mark presence

Visakhapatnam airport should stay as domestic airport after Bhogapuram, says BJPs Vishnu Kumar Raju

P. Vishnu Kumar Raju said lakhs use the city airport and that retaining both would help north Andhra connectivity

Situation Very Bad: Seafarers Claim Only Indians Being Attacked In Gulf

A recent attack on a ship claimed the lives of three Indian seafarers.

Innovation is embedded in India's DNA: PM Modi champions 'AI for All' at Bharat Innovates 2026

Prime Minister Modi and French President Macron inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026, highlighting India's evolution from technology adopter to prov

India Emerges as a Tech Provider, Says PM Narendra Modi at Innovation Summit

Nice, June 14: India has transformed from a technology-adopting nation to a prominent tech provider over the past decade. This statement was made

India Women vs Pakistan Women Live Cricket Score: India to kick off Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a high-stakes showdown against Pakistan

India Now Acts As Solution Contributor Rather Than Consumer: PM Modi

India has transformed from being a consumer of global solutions to a contributor of solutions for the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on

BJP Criticizes Congress Over Increased Wildlife Park Fees in Himachal Pradesh

New Delhi, June 14: A political uproar has erupted following the Congress governments decision to raise entry fees for wildlife parks in Himachal

Vice-Chancellors participation at RSS event draws sharp criticism in Kerala

KUHS V-C Mohanan Kunnummal, MG University V-C in-charge Mavoothu D. and Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University V-C in-charge C.R. Prasad were

BSF Officer Commits Suicide in Jammu Camp, Investigation Underway

Jammu, June 14: A junior officer of the Border Security Force (BSF) reportedly committed suicide inside a camp in Jammu on Sunday. The Assistant

More Trouble For Mamata Banerjee? Rebel Leader Revises Strength

The rebel camp is led by MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, long seen as a confidant of Mamata Banerjee.

Singappen police arrest man for teasing a saleswoman in Dindigul

Iraq cancels $764 million Baghdad airport project over corruption concerns

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has put a halt to the $764 million initiative to revamp Baghdad International Airport, following serious allega

From Rejection to Recognition: The Untold Story of Sculptor-Painter Devi Prasad Roy Chowdhury

New Delhi, June 14: In the art world, some names have not only created masterpieces but also shaped the very fabric of time. One such name is Dev

CM Yogi Adityanath Reviews PWD Projects, Calls for Faster Execution and Quality Infrastructure Development

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed PWD projects in Gorakhpur and Azamgarh, directing officials to speed up road and bridge construction,

He Has 2,253 Names, Why This Man's Wedding Ceremony Took An Extra 20 Minutes

An Australian man who read the Guinness World Records book cover to cover legally changed his name to a whopping 2,253 names, securing a world re