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

CWC inquiring into alleged sale of infant in Salem

Drug abuse awareness rally held in Visakhapatnam

25 sovereigns gold jewellery stolen from a house in Pudukottai

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

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

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

Cab drivers seek withdrawal of strike ban at Bhogapuram airport

Drugs on credit pushing abuse in Manipur: CM

At an event organised by the States Social Welfare Department, Yumnam Khemchand Singh says drug traffickers changed routes after the ethnic confl

T.N. Minister Sarathkumar says he was crushing childs medicine, not drugs in viral video

The video recorded during an IPL match showed him using a credit or debit card to make a powder line with a white substance placed on a mobile ph

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

Visakhapatnams MGCHRI ranked ninth among Indias top oncology hospitals

Cause of a death

Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, 28, a man who said he was trying to change the system, died when police allegedly shot him down a dirt track in Bihars Bho

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

CM Satheesan should clarify whether NEP will be implemented in Kerala: Sivankutty

He says there is no legal hurdle to United Democratic Front (UDF) government withdrawing from PM SHRI scheme.

District Collector flagsoff anti-drug marathon in Namakkal

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Meet Tom Leppard: World's most tattooed man who lived without electricity, running water or furniture and how ex-British Army soldier spent decades alone in a remote Scottish hut

A former British Army serviceman, Tom Leppard, lived a life of extreme simplicity for over 20 years in a remote Scottish hut. Known as the world'

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

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,

India Opts to Bowl First in T20 Series Opener Against Ireland

Belfast, June 26: India won the toss and chose to bowl first in the opening match of the T20 series against Ireland at the Civil Service Cricket

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,

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.

TATA Starbucks Reimagines its Loyalty Program with New Rewards and Enhanced Benefits

TATA Starbucks has announced the launch of its reimagined Starbucks Rewards program, featuring Green, Gold and the newly introduced Reserve tier.

Solar power plant set up at PMIST

Con City movie review: Arjun Das, Anna Bens con game gives away its own trick

Despite an entertaining premise and a committed cast, Harish Durairajs film about a found family of con artists mistakes style for ingenuity and

Farmer killed while trying to repair a tractor

BSE-Listed Supra Pacific Financial Services Limited Announces Nationwide Expansion, Targets 500 Branches

Supra Pacific Financial Services Limited, a BSE-listed Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), today announced an ambitious expansion plan to estab

ZTE and GSMA Announce Co-location Between ZTE Global Summit & User Congress and GSMA M360 ASEAN at MWC26 Shanghai

ZTE and GSMA Announce Co-location Between ZTE Global Summit & User Congress and GSMA M360 ASEAN at MWC26 Shanghai

Student teams shortlisted for next round of innovation programme

Atchannaidu Blames YSRC for State's Debt

Atchannaidu accuses past regime of misusing farmers passbooks, says NDA government prioritising transparency, decentralisation and farmer welfare

The Musical Genius of R.D. Burman: Innovator of Sound

Mumbai, June 26: Renowned composer Rahul Dev Burman, affectionately known as Pancham Da, is celebrated for his unique ability to find melodies in

In a first, government releases names of personnel killed during Operation Sindoor

Six armed forces personnel, including one IAF personnel, were killed in Operation Sindoor

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Launches 2,478 Crore Development Projects in Noida

Noida, June 26: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to visit Noida and the Yamuna Authority area on Saturday. During this visit,

The Rise of the Virtual Co-Founder: A New Growth Model for Indian SMEs

There was a time when running a business was simpler. A founder knew the customers, understood the product, managed the finances, supervised oper

Venezuelans hunt for survivors after quakes kill at least 235

Rescuers used heavy machinery and their bare hands on Friday in a race to save survivors of twin earthquakes in Venezuela that killed at least 23

Magistrates should not harp on hypertechnicalities to deny birth affidavits for surrogate babies: Madras High Court

Justice Shamim Ahmed rules that an intending woman between 50 and 51 years of age will not become ineligible to avail of surrogacy

We are not traitors, we stand with Didi...: TMC's Kunal Ghosh after massive workers' turnout at party meeting

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh on Friday emphasised the unwavering loyalty of party workers in the face of political pressure after TMC

Kochi Corporations public adalat to be streamlined

To focus on a particular category of grievances during each session

Yogi Adityanath Government's Scholarship Scheme Benefits Over 2.7 Million Students; Prayagraj Tops the List

The Uttar Pradesh government's Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme has benefited over 2.7 million students in 2025-26. Prayagraj leads in scholarship

SIR completes one year: Nearly six crore names deleted so far

Post Bihar SIR, its voters' list was pruned by nearly 65 lakh amid allegations by the Opposition and activists that the poll authority was workin

'Somalis don't assimilate': GOP Whip Emmer sparks firestorm with fiery 'rant' on Minnesota migrants

Congress demands Supreme Court-monitored probe into alleged Ram Temple donation row

Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital

Washington D.C. is undergoing a dramatic transformation under President Trump's influence as America approaches its 250th anniversary. Visitors w

Action has already commenced: CM Adhikari says 6 arrested in Taratala incident, KMC to blacklist architect

Following a tragic godown collapse in Taratala, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced swift action, with six arrests made and the

'Rahul Gandhi or Arvind Kejriwal?' Kiren Rijiju's 'more apologies' dig after Cong MP regrets remarks on Shivraj Chouhan's son

Senior Lawyer Praises Resignations of Trust Officials Amid Controversy

Howrah, June 26: Senior lawyer P.N. Mishra has welcomed the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshe

India's forex reserves up by $963 million to $672.58 billion as of June 19

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a healthy uptick of $963 million, reaching $671.63 billion by June 19, 2026, as per RBI data. This robust b

How endings of The Boys, GoT & Karuppu struggle with commentary

From The Boys and Game of Thrones to RJ Balajis Karuppu, this video explores how fandom, hero worship, meme culture and political polarisation ar

Tripura Achieves Goal of Doubling Farmers Income, Claims CM Manik Saha

Agartala, June 26: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Friday that the state government has successfully achieved its goal of doubling

Telangana HC Admits Plea Challenging Legality of 2017 Notification For AEO Post

The appellant contended that prescription of educational qualifications and qualification wise allocation of vacancies for the post of Agricultur

KPRC meteorologist Brittany Begley said she was tired of coming home to an empty refrigerator, then lost her job after viral social media post

Brittany Begley KPRC: Former KPRC meteorologist Brittany Begley has gone viral and confirmed her firing after a candid social media post critiqui

Amid Ram Mandir donation row, Tirupati Balaji Temple turns to ICAI to overhaul accounting system

Following allegations of a donation scam at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is overhauling its financial systems with

Landscapes of Belonging at Lalit Kala Akademi explores the meaning of home through art

Presented by Madras Art Weekend the exhibition brings together artists across painting, photography, mixed media, ceramics and sculpture

What do genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity mean?

International criminal law defines genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes and recognises that these offences may be committed against

Drug cases can cost government jobs and passports, warns Annamayya SP

The Superintendent of Police warned traders against selling nicotine products near schools, as drug-testing kits were supplied to every station i

Outrage Among Saints Over Ram Temple Donation Scandal, Calls for Accountability Intensify

Ayodhya, June 26: The ongoing controversy surrounding alleged irregularities related to donations at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple has sparked signi

Water release into Kalingarayan Canal deferred over low storage in Bhavanisagar Dam

According to WRD officials, the water level in the dam stood at54.20 feetat 8 a.m. on Friday (June 26, 2026), with a storage of5.51 tmc ft

Sterling Bank of Asia Selects Infosys Finacle Software-as-a-Service for its Next-Gen Transformation

Supreme Court lays to rest 30-year-old case of mans death over a 500 watch

The top court Bench headed by Justice Ujjal Bhuyan closed criminal proceedings in the culpable homicide case after noting that two of the three a

Tiruvallur ammonia leak: Left parties seek 25-lakh compensation for families of victims

In a statement, CPI(M) Tamil Nadu Politburo member K. Balakrishnan alleged the management had housed young women workers from other States in hos