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SC Agrees to Hear Plea Against Surrender of 152 TN Medical Seats to All India Quota

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi issued notice to the Centre and others, including the Tamil Nadu government, seeking their responses on the petition filed by the Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association

24 Jun 2026 5:30 pm
Ashoka Award 2026 Season 3 in New Delhi on July 19 Organised by Abhishek Pandey

Elaborating on the significance of the Honour of Ashoka Award, Abhishek Pandey said that the award was instituted to recognise excellence, integrity, leadership, and public service.

24 Jun 2026 5:28 pm
Grief Engulfs Odisha Villages as Tamil Nadu Gas Leak Victims Return Home

Bodies of five women workers brought back to Keonjhar for final rites as death toll among Odisha workers rises to seven.

24 Jun 2026 5:28 pm
Thick Hoodie in Summer Heat Became the Key Clue in Pune Murder Case

Siya Goyal and Chetan Choudhary have been arrested on charges of murder and criminal conspiracy, exposing a grim reality hidden beneath romantic social media posts and grand wedding plans

24 Jun 2026 5:26 pm
Odisha Engineer Held Taking Rs 2 Lakh Bribe a Week Before Retirement

Vigilance officials trap Rayagada rural development executive engineer while allegedly accepting a bribe for clearing a contractor's pending bill.

24 Jun 2026 5:25 pm
Sensitivity on Core Concerns Key in Indo-China Ties: Doval Tells Wang

The meeting came amid efforts by the two sides to rebuild ties, that came under severe strain following the over four-year military standoff in eastern Ladakh

24 Jun 2026 5:25 pm
As Bikes Get Smarter, Tyres Are Quietly Undergoing a Revolution

As motorcycles become more powerful, connected and performance-oriented, tyre technology is evolving just as rapidly, driven by advances in materials, testing, data and changing rider expectations.

24 Jun 2026 5:22 pm
Kratikal Tech to Launch Rs 39.69 Crore SME IPO on June 30

AI-driven cybersecurity firm plans to use proceeds for overseas expansion, product development and workforce enhancement.

24 Jun 2026 5:19 pm
Vijay Breaks Protocol to Hand Appointment Order to Pregnant Recruit

During the event, the Chief Minister drew praise for ignoring regular protocol and stepping down from the dais to personally hand over the appointment order to a pregnant recipient who was unable to climb the stairs

24 Jun 2026 5:15 pm
Emotional Storytelling is Strength of South Entertainment: Netflixs Monika Shergill

From global blockbusters to new originals, Netflix India content chief Monika Shergill explains why South Indian stories are becoming central to the platform's future.

24 Jun 2026 5:12 pm
Two Girls Drown, Three Missing While Bathing in Ganga in Bihar

Rescue teams launch search operation after five girls were swept away while bathing at a ghat in Munger district.

24 Jun 2026 5:09 pm
Lion Cub Found Dead In Gujarat; Injuries Indicate Human Attack On Cub

Officials said the involvement of a local resident has come to light, and the suspect is currently absconding.

24 Jun 2026 5:07 pm
We Need Doctors in This Country: SC Rejects Plea Against Private Medical College Fees

Court says self-financing institutions cannot be expected to charge fees on par with government colleges and notes the need for more doctors.

24 Jun 2026 5:07 pm
Man Beaten to Death After Objecting to Public Drinking in Jaipur

Victim was allegedly attacked with stones, sticks and sharp weapons after confronting a group outside his brother's shop.

24 Jun 2026 4:59 pm
CM Vijay Remembers Kaviarasu Kannadasan on His Birth Anniversary

During his illustrious writing career spanning over four decades, he penned over 5,000 film songs and 4,000 poems, and authored about 232 books

24 Jun 2026 4:37 pm
Hyderabad Police Arrest 61-Year-Old For Land Grabbing & Extortion

The accused a resident of Bandlaguda, used to forge documents to make false ownership claims over properties and extort money through threats of litigation and false criminal cases.

24 Jun 2026 4:36 pm
Mamdani Flexes Political Muscle as Pro-Palestinian Progressives Score Victories

The mayor said it was a question of electing etter Democrats who would put working people back at the heart of politics

24 Jun 2026 4:26 pm
Internal Factions Diverge: Inside Irans Political Battle Over New US Deal

After five weeks of war paused by an April ceasefire and ended by an accord this month, US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf held talks in Switzerland mediated by Qatar and Pakistan to begin a process in search of a final agreement.

24 Jun 2026 4:24 pm
Euclid Telescope Snaps Best Photo Yet Of Milky Way's Heart

The new photo of the Milky Way's bright centre will help in the search for planets beyond our Solar System, the European Space Agency said.

24 Jun 2026 4:09 pm
Singapore to Aid 400 Migrant Workers Unpaid for Months

Government, labour unions and NGOs step in with financial support and job opportunities for Indian and Bangladeshi workers awaiting wages.

24 Jun 2026 4:03 pm
Inter-State Robber Gang Busted, 4 Arrested In Khammam

Based on credible information, VM Banjar police apprehended the accused from a farm on the outskirts of Lankapalli village in Penuballi mandal in the district.

24 Jun 2026 3:50 pm
BHIM Payments App Records Over 3x Growth in Transaction Volumes in Last 12 Months

Telangana emerges as a growing market with groceries, dining and quick commerce leading everyday payments

24 Jun 2026 3:42 pm
PM Modi invited to Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral by Iranian President

The funeral ceremonies will be held from July 5 to 9.

24 Jun 2026 3:39 pm
New Zealand Cricket Hero Bob Blair Passes Away on his 94th Birthday

Blairs story is not just about cricket. It is about love, loss, and the courage to stand tall when the world crumbles around you

24 Jun 2026 3:34 pm
India, US Wrap Up Two-Day Bilateral Trade Discussions

Both sides are looking at finalising the talks before the expiry of the 10 per cent temporary tariffs imposed by the US on all its trading partners on February 24. The tariffs will expire on July 24.

24 Jun 2026 3:27 pm
Kolkata Warehouse Collapse: Iron Beams Crash, Several Trapped, 10 Rescued

Massive chunks of iron beams and concrete crumbled during the construction, where several workers were engaged

24 Jun 2026 3:20 pm
Mexicos Birthright Citizenship in Focus as US Debate Intensifies

A Haitian migrant family's journey in Mexico highlights how automatic citizenship by birth remains common across the Americas amid legal battles over the policy in the United States.

24 Jun 2026 3:11 pm
Vidyanagar Residents Seek GHMC Action Over Monkey Menace

The situation is getting worse day by day. We cant let kids play outside or walk alone, a resident said, and has called for enhanced safety measures by the GHMC.

24 Jun 2026 3:09 pm
FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo Skips Back-to-Back Messi Questions After Brace

With the goals against Congo, Cristiano Ronaldo has written a new record to his name, becoming the first player to score across six different FIFA World Cups

24 Jun 2026 3:05 pm
Man Stabbed to Death on Mumbai Local Train After Dispute Over Coach Door

Argument between two commuters over keeping the train door open during heavy rain turns fatal; attacker remains absconding.

24 Jun 2026 3:03 pm
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Shows Off New Nuclear Warship Amid Global Uncertainty

North Koreas official Korean Central News Agency said Kim told a commissioning ceremony Tuesday at the western port of Nampo that warships such as the Choe Hyon show that the nuclear armament of his navy is progressing as planned

24 Jun 2026 2:56 pm
Ravi Mohan Detains Workers at Home, Police Intervene?

Ravi Mohan has turned director for his next film 'An Ordinary Man

24 Jun 2026 2:48 pm
Harmanpreet Should Stop Thinking About Fallen Wickets : Shikha Pandey

Harmanpreet Kaur's strike rate is a cause for concern for India's middle order, says Shikha Pandey.

24 Jun 2026 2:34 pm
Cult Classic 'Sholay' Set for Screening at London's Royal Albert Hall

The print will be projected in Hindi with English subtitles onto a giant HD screen in the Hall's auditorium, stated Variety

24 Jun 2026 2:31 pm
Man Kills Aunt, Cousin and Friend Before Dying by Suicide in Punjab

Police suspect a land dispute triggered the quadruple tragedy in Gurdaspur district's Batala area.

24 Jun 2026 2:30 pm
Charmme Kaur's Comment on Vijay, Trisha Says It All

Charmme is currently bankrolling SlumDog, headlined by Vijay Sethupathi as a blind vigilante.

24 Jun 2026 1:52 pm
BJPs Ultimate Target of 2/3 Majority Is To End Reservation: Congress

All I know is that Amit Shah has broken the TMC. He's broken the Shiv Sena. He's gone from 298 to 26 more. That means he's reached 324, Jairam Ramesh said

24 Jun 2026 1:46 pm
Rajinikanth Unveils 'Dharman'; Film's Tone and Tenor Revealed

Music will be composed by Anirudh Ravichander, with stunt sequences choreographed by the acclaimed duo Anbariv. Regular shoot begins June 25.

24 Jun 2026 1:46 pm
These Traditionalist Catholics Are Defying Pope Leo XIV, and Embracing Their Outsider Status

The Vatican has already warned that such consecrations constitute a schismatic act and a grave offense to God that incurs automatic excommunication, or a casting out of communion under the pope, for the four bishops and those who perform the rite

24 Jun 2026 1:46 pm
Oracle Cut 21,000 Jobs In 12 Months, Says AI Replaced Some Roles

Oracle is under financial pressure because of an expensive build-out of AI data centers for customers like OpenAI.

24 Jun 2026 1:29 pm
LDF Walks Out of Kerala Assembly Over PM SHRI Scheme Row

Before the walkout, Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan strongly criticised the UDF government, accusing it of making a shameful surrender on the PM SHRI issue

24 Jun 2026 1:27 pm
NIA Arrests UP Native in Karnataka; WhatsApp Probe Points to Suspected Pakistan Terror Links

The accused was picked up on Tuesday in a joint operation with intelligence officials following inputs from the National Investigation Agency

24 Jun 2026 1:19 pm
Flash Floods, Landslides Batter Arunachal Pradesh; Three Reported Missing

Heavy rain inundates residential areas in Keyi Panyor district, damages homes and disrupts highway connectivity as rescue operations intensify.

24 Jun 2026 1:18 pm
Viral Congo Fan Makes It for World Cup, Stands As Lumumba for 90 Mins

Lumumba Vea, the sharply dressed supporter is known for his resemblance to the slain leader Patrice Lumumba, who helped to end Belgiums colonial rule in Congo

24 Jun 2026 1:08 pm
India Urges Caution in Revised Iran Travel Advisory

Indian Embassy in Tehran advises against non-essential travel and asks citizens in Iran to remain vigilant and monitor official updates.

24 Jun 2026 1:01 pm
Tirupati: Vijayanagara-era Inscriptions Found In Seshachalam Forests

Engraved in Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil, the inscriptions provide valuable insights into the administration during the reign of Emperor Sadasiva Deva Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire.

24 Jun 2026 12:53 pm
Spirit Title Dispute Emerges, But Prabhas Film Appears Better Placed?

The project has generated nationwide attention ever since it was announced, giving the title substantial public recognition.

24 Jun 2026 12:51 pm
ByteDance Seeks $20 Billion In Its Largest-Ever Offshore Loan

Chinese technology company ByteDance, has approached banks for a loan that may carry a three-year tenor, with an option to extend it to as long as five years.

24 Jun 2026 12:47 pm
Newborns in Tamil Nadu Govt Hospitals Will Now Get 1-Gram Gold Rings

The scheme fulfills an announcement made by the chief minister in the run up to the April 23 Assembly election that he would gift each child born in the state with a gold ring as a maternal uncle

24 Jun 2026 12:41 pm