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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

Hezbollah chief says Israel must 'unconditionally' leave Lebanon

Lebanese authorities reported six deaths in Israeli attacks this week.

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,

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

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

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

BJP targets Rahul Gandhi over foreign visits, says he is 'Leader of Paryatan'

The BJP has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of being perpetually on vacation, absent during crucial parliamentary sessions, elections, and p

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

India Bags 7 Spots in Worlds Best School Prizes 2026 Shortlist

EuroSchool Bannerghatta, an independent kindergarten, primary and secondary school in Bengaluru, is in the running for the World's Best School Pr

'Who has tendered more apologies?' : Union Minister Kiren Rijiju takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over 'regret' filed in MP High Court; compares him to Arvind Kejriwal

Who has tendered more apologies after levelling false allegations--Rahul Gandhi ji or Arvind Kejriwal ji? Rijiju posted.

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

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

Analysis-Russian hawks urge Putin to escalate war, drop US talks as Ukraine strikes deep

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

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

Traffic through Strait of Hormuz slows after attack on ship

Strait of Hormuz traffic saw a dip Friday after a Taiwanese ship was attacked, prompting a pause in evacuation efforts. Despite this, several tan

In Kalaburagi, a call for collective fight against drug abuse

From January 2025 till date, around 600 cases had been registered in Kalaburagi against both peddlers and consumers, according to the city police

BJP seeks cancellation of Kannur Corporation councillors oath

Cites HC verdict on Thiruvananthapuram councillors

Wimbledon 2026: Top Contenders for the Singles Titles Revealed

New Delhi, June 26: The Wimbledon tournament is set to begin on June 29. Every male and female player participating dreams of clinching the title

Keralam infra boom: Mission Samudra to NH-66, top projects transforming connectivity

Foreign Ministry's first public Toshakhana auction features Rolex watches, gold biscuits and silver daggers

For the first time, the Ministry of External Affairs is auctioning around 300 diplomatic gifts, including luxury watches and gold biscuits, recei

Webinar on zoonotic diseases and outbreak preparedness to be held on June 27

The webinar will examine how diseases transmitted from animals to humans are emerging as a growing global health challenge, with Ebola as a case

Why is Tamil Nadu opposing the Centres latest guidelines on Cauvery basin? | Explained

The fresh norms require the State government to prepare and submit a preliminary report, pre-feasibility report or concept note in tune with what

Vande Mataram not just song, but mantra for reconstruction of India: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared 'Vande Mataram' a 'mantra for India's reconstruction' while honoring Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. Speakin

Amit Shah in Gujarat: HM to launch 'PM Family Care Tracker', Bharat Taxi'

Unlike conventional app-based aggregators, Bharat Taxi operates on a zero-commission model under which drivers retain earnings from fares while a

'She should be thrown from Lohagad Fort if found guilty,' says accused's mother

Speaking to the media, Pooja Goyal, Siya's mother, said whoever is found responsible for Ketan's death should receive the strictest punishment, e

KSRTC bus crashes into concrete wall in Kannur

Around 12 passengers injured

This Chennai man turned his home into a museum of time

What if you could travel through time without leaving Chennai?

Government to amend NDPS Act to plug loopholes exploited by narco syndicates: Shah

Mr. Shah said that the value of the drugs seized between 2004 and 2014 was approximately 40,000 crore, whereas the value of the drugs seized betw

Gujarat Police Marks International Day Against Drug Abuse with Awareness Programs

Ahmedabad, June 26: The Gujarat Police celebrated the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Friday with awareness progr

CPI(M) leader M.V. Jayarajan accuses Keralas UDF govt of curbing free speech through police and Meta

Jayarajan alleges that police cases are being registered against social media users and that Meta has removed posts critical of Chief Minister V.

One year of Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision: Over 5.8 crore names deleted from electoral rolls

Over 5.8 crore voters have been removed from electoral rolls across 12 states and Union territories in a year-long purification drive by the Elec

If not a passport, what proves youre an Indian citizen?

The MEA has clarified that an Indian passport is a travel document, not a citizenship document. So, if a passport isnt conclusive proof of citize

VHP Supports Inclusion of Emergency Chapter in NCERT Textbooks, Advocates Youths Right to Know the Truth

Mumbai, June 26: The National Spokesperson of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Shri Raj Nair, has defended the inclusion of the Emergency chapter

Eggs off plate, politics on menu: Bengal's school meal shift rekindles debate over food, identity

West Bengal's school kitchens are now the center of a political storm as the BJP government replaces eggs in mid-day meals with vegetarian altern

US Supreme Court sides with agrochemicals giant Bayer over weedkiller cancer claims

Bayer, which acquired Roundup in 2018, said the decision is good for science and farmers. The Supreme Court's ruling was met with backlash from b

Early diagnosis improves long-term outcomes in scoliosis, says expert

Marking Scoliosis Awareness Day, expert highlights the importance of timely screening and advances in treatment

Ireland vs India, 1st T20I Playing 11: Will Abhishek Sharma play today or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will make his debut? Check the latest update

IND vs IRE 1st T20I Playing 11 Today Match Prediction: Team India embarks on a new T20I era with Shreyas Iyer at the helm, succeeding Suryakumar

Video : Canada Marks Air India Bombing Anniversary with Khalistan Terror Admission

Canadas intelligence agency has, for the first time, publicly stated that Canada-based Khalistani extremists planted the bomb that destroyed Air

Taiwan ship operator says vessel hit in Hormuz 'unharmed'

A Taiwanese shipping operator's vessel, the Ever Lovely, sustained minor damage after being struck by an unidentified object in the Strait of Hor

Karnataka BJP Chief Confident of Resolving Cross Voting Dispute

Bengaluru, June 26: The political turmoil surrounding cross voting in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections has intensified. In this contex

Bengaluru triple murder case: Accused planned to dispose of mothers body before father, daughter visit

Shweta was produced before the 47th ACMM court, which remanded her to seven days of police custody

Generational wealth vs new money? 500 crore businessman in slippers, startup founder on investor funding in BMW

A viral X post contrasts two meetings with wealthy individuals, sparking debate on old versus new money. One encounter featured a generational bi

Old wealth vs new wealth? 500 crore businessman in slippers, startup founder on investor funding in BMW

A viral X post contrasts two meetings with wealthy individuals, sparking debate on old versus new money. One encounter featured a generational bi

Karnataka BJP President Assures Resolution of Cross Voting Disputes

Bengaluru, June 26: The political turmoil surrounding cross voting in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections has intensified. In this contex

THE KEY TO THE VELVET ROPES: Away&Co has launched 'The Away&Co KEY'

THE KEY TO THE VELVET ROPES: Away&Co has launched 'The Away&Co KEY'

MetaOptics Begins Shipment of Metalens Smartphone and AI Smart Glasses to European and Japanese Customers for Evaluation

MetaOptics Begins Shipment of Metalens Smartphone and AI Smart Glasses to European and Japanese Customers for Evaluation

Artelus wins Roche Drishti HealthTech Challenge

Artelus wins Roche Drishti HealthTech Challenge

Fractal Appoints Leandro DalleMule as Chief Practice Officer, Financial Services & Insurance

Fractal Appoints Leandro DalleMule as Chief Practice Officer, Financial Services & Insurance

Kolkata Cloud Chasers: The group that chases cyclones, thunderstorms and lightning across Bengal

For more than a decade, these Kolkatans have spent their weekends driving towards cyclones, thunderstorms and towering storm cells. Armed with we

'No stone will be left unturned': CM Fadnavis on Ketan Agrawal murder case

Meeting Agrawal's family in Pune, the Chief Minister assured them of the harshest punishment for the guilty, approved their demand for a fast-tra

Political Turmoil Over Keralas Alcohol Policy Intensifies

Thiruvananthapuram, June 26: Political tensions are rising in Kerala over the proposal to reduce taxes on low-alcohol beverages. On Friday, the C

SIR now part of class 9 NCERT textbook, Election Commission lauded for impartial polls

A new NCERT Class 9 textbook now features the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, highlighting its role in ensuring accurate vot

Best Saying of the Day: Rich worry about losing money; poor worry about... - A powerful lesson on wealth, poverty and peace of mind

Best saying of the day: The saying highlights how financial concerns affect people at every stage of life. While wealth may bring fears of loss,

Controversy Erupts Over Ram Temple Donations: Resignations Spark Opposition Questions

New Delhi, June 26: Following the resignations of Champat Rai, the General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, and Truste

Karnataka restores full jungle safari at Bandipur, Nagarahole tiger reserves

Jungle safaris are back at Bandipur and Nagarahole tiger reserves following the state government's approval of a technical committee's report on

Indian Railways renews Alstom's Rs 1,070 crore maintenance contract for WAG-12B

Alstom's joint venture with Indian Railways has secured a Rs 1,070 crore (107 million euro) contract to maintain 250 WAG-12B electric freight loc

Nothing Phone 4b Leaks: Big Design Change, 120Hz Display, 5,400mAh Battery and Launch Details

Nothing Phone 4b is expected to launch on July 7 with Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 120Hz AMOLED display, 5,400mAh battery, and a new Glyph Bar design. Che

Mirwaiz says Modi, among longest serving PMs of India, should opt for dialogue, diplomacy to resolve issues

PM Modi is today among the longest-serving leaders in independent India. When he assumed office [in 2014], the PM spoke of regional cooperation a

Omega block: What is the weather phenomenon driving Europes heatwave

An omega block is a stalled, -shaped wind pattern that confines air within it, preventing ventilation. This leads to a build-up of heat, resultin

VINEXPO ASIA TO RETURN TO HONG KONG IN 2027 AS AN ANNUAL EVENT

VINEXPO ASIA TO RETURN TO HONG KONG IN 2027 AS AN ANNUAL EVENT

AssetPlus Launches AI Assist, Designed Around How MFDs Actually Work

AssetPlus Launches AI Assist, Designed Around How MFDs Actually Work

Bengaluru triple murder accused Kenneth taken into custody in Puducherry

A 55-year-old man, his wife, and their younger daughter were murdered in an apartment at Seegehalli, under K.R. Puram Police Station limits in ea

CARD91 goes live with UPI Infrastructure

CARD91 goes live with UPI Infrastructure

Harrow International School Appi Japan Celebrates Historic First Graduation: Class of 2026 Earns Offers from World-Leading Universities

Harrow International School Appi Japan Celebrates Historic First Graduation: Class of 2026 Earns Offers from World-Leading Universities

Manipur crisis: Rice at 4,000, LPG at 6,000 in Kangpokpi

Manipurs Kangpokpi district is witnessing a deepening humanitarian crisis as shortages of food, fuel and basic necessities hit several villages.

India Launches Operation Amistad to Aid Venezuela After Devastating Earthquake

New Delhi, June 26: In response to the devastating earthquake in northern Venezuela, India has initiated Operation Amistad as part of its humanit

How Media Influences Public Perception During a Health Crisis

We looked at how the media reported on past viral outbreaks and what we can learn from past mistakes.

Shiv Sena strong despite split, Aaditya has capability to lead: Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut asserted the party's resilience despite recent defections, attributing the exodus to greed for power and money. He

Death toll in Kolkata warehouse collapse rises to 15

Rescue operations are being carried out for the third consecutive day at the site of the accident, by NDRF, Indian Army, Kolkata Police and other

Ram temple donation row: Congress demands SC-monitored probe, dissolution of Trust

Amid allegations of donation embezzlement at Ayodhya's Ram temple, the Congress has demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe and the dissolution

Amazon eyes on West Bengal's 70,000 sellers as Prime Day sale returns

In Bengal, Amazons network includes 03 Fulfilment Centres and 03 Sortation Centres, more than 1050 Amazon Hub Delivery and almost 100 Amazon-owne

Odisha Textbook Errors: Probe Panel Submits Report To CM, Action Against Officials Likely

The committee was formed after more than 1,600 errors were detected in textbooks for Classes I to VIII in the current academic session, sparking

Health Ministry proposes 12-month minimum shelf life for imported drugs

The step would ensure that patients receive medicines with adequate usable shelf life and improve utilisation of pharmaceutical inventories acros