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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

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.

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

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

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

Ambani says Reliance succession plan near completion as children take over day-to-day operations

Mukesh Ambani announced the near-complete transfer of daily management at Reliance Industries to his children, Akash, Isha, and Anant. They are n

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.

'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

Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates Northeasts largest spice processing plant in Meghalaya

Established by the Eastern Ri-Bhoi Organic Farmer Producer Company,the facility has an annual processing capacity of 10,000 metric tonnes of spic

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

Praveen Kumar Aims for Gold at 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics

New Delhi, June 19: Paralympic high jumper Praveen Kumar has set his sights on representing India at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Ha

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

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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

'America, learn from India': US woman riding Mumbai Metro for the first time shares why it is better than the New York subway

An American woman's first ride on the Mumbai Metro left her talking about much more than just getting from one station to another. From the 20 ti

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

Have Proof? Give It to the SIT: Yogi Adityanath on Ram Temple Donation Row

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath responds to the Ram Temple donation controversy, urging people to submit evidence to the SIT and criticizing Co

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

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

Monsoon Hits the Brakes: THESE 5 Weather Systems Stall Rainfall as Temperatures Cross 40C

India's monsoon has stalled over Telangana since June 8, leaving several states facing intense heat and rainfall deficits. Know the 5 key weather

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

'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

Jio To Step Up Communications Game With Indigenous Satellite Constellation for India

We are also partnering with the leading global constellation providers by leasing satellite capacity, so that we can accelerate service availabil

Hezbollah Vows To Defend Lebanon Amid Renewed Israeli Strikes

Iran-backed group accuses Israel of violating ceasefire as fresh fighting flares in southern Lebanon.

Australia Clinches T20 Series with Narrow Victory Over Bangladesh

Chattogram, June 19: Australia secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20 series against Bangladesh by winning the second match by just 7 runs o

On the road: Bengaluru neighbourhoods play host to a hop-on, hop-off bus concert

The Traffic Jam event organised by non profit Indie Sound Trail, will see acts such as DAYVE, Megan, Praveen Alva and Dirty Ricky & Walterbrown p

Coempt defends OSM rollout, but transparency concerns remain

Only about 10 lakh of the nearly 98 lakh answer scripts were disclosed, and less than four lakh were entered for verification. When over 95% of a

Italian Saying of the Day: Into the mouth of the wolf, a life lesson on facing challenges with courage and confidence

Italian saying of the day: An Italian idiom, In bocca al lupo, literally meaning Into the mouth of the wolf, is a popular way to wish someone goo

Sensex Tanks 607 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,050

IT stocks drag markets lower after Accenture's weak outlook; geopolitical concerns add pressure.

WhatsApp or Telegram? Heres the Real Difference You Should Know

Telegram vs WhatsApp comparison: Explore differences in privacy, file sharing, group size, cloud storage, and features to decide which messaging

Global Gaming Industry Faces Job Cuts; 3,700 Employees Laid Off in 2026

New Delhi, June 19: The global video game industry is undergoing significant layoffs, with approximately 3,700 employees losing their jobs in 202

Nita Ambani unveils education, healthcare and green coastal parks infrastructure plan for Mumbai

Cocktail 2 movie review: Homi Adajania and Luv Ranjan stir up a flavourless concoction

A designer summer entertainer riding on the natural charm of Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, the rom-comfizzles out after initial bursts of energy

Meet FIFA WC's Latest 'Ambassador' Who Has Captured Mexico's Imagination

Merlin meets the journalists early in the afternoon after a busy morning at Mexico's biggest TV station. His agenda is jam-packed, going late int

In Focus Podcast | Cough syrups no longer OTC: who needs to take them and how?

Dr. Anant Phadke decodes the current amendment to the Drugs Rules, explains the types of coughs adults and children suffer from, what works and w

RIL to convert all oil it refines into chemicals, new materials, to create 2,00,000 green jobs

The world built its old energy on Middle Eastern oil, it will now build its new energy on Indian sunshine, said Mukesh Ambani

Forest Department Employee Among 2 Arrested In J&K For Sheltering Terrorists

According to police, preliminary investigation indicates the duo played a pivotal role in facilitating the movement of local terror operatives, a

Kerala Budget: Industry status, other proposals for Malayalam cinema cheer stakeholders

A permanent venue for the international film festival, forming robust anti-piracy cells, and cultivating an environment to attract premier film p

RIL aims to generate 40 billion units of green energy every year: Anant Ambani at AGM