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Outgoing U.S. Federal Reserve chair Powell delivers defense of Fed independence

Jerome Powell delivered a staunch defense of the need for the central bank to maintain independence and credibility, as it comes under assault from President Donald Trump

1 Jun 2026 7:48 am
Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel steps up incursion into Lebanon

Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group

1 Jun 2026 7:37 am
U.S. not to be trusted, says Iran's chief negotiator, as Trump toughens terms

U.S. President Donald Trump has sent back a tougher peace proposal to Iran; Israel continues its attacks in Lebanon and has seized the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, their military said

1 Jun 2026 7:26 am
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation launches Mayor Care

Mayor V.V. Rajesh inaugurates distribution of school kits for students

1 Jun 2026 7:13 am
Retired judge expresses concern over inordinate delay in implementing womens quota

Male dominated political parties fear of losing power if 33% quota is implemented, she said

1 Jun 2026 7:00 am
FIFA says match tempo, and limiting time-wasting, will be point of emphasis at World Cup

The protocol for Video Assistant Referee, or VAR, is being clarified in certain areas

1 Jun 2026 5:54 am
Lebanon says Israeli dawn strike on south killed eight, including three women

The massacre committed by the Israeli enemy in a raid on the town of Deir Zahrani, Nabatieh district, at dawn on Sunday...resulted in eight martyrs, including three women, and 19 wounded, including five children and six women, says Ministry in a statement

1 Jun 2026 2:33 am
Twisha Sharma death case: Daughters killed for dowry

In the past three weeks, 33-year-old Twisha Sharmas death over alleged dowry harassment has seen alleged procedural lapses and institutional bias by Bhopal Police. As her mother-in-law, a retired judge, slandered her daughter-in-law, a former model on TV channels, Twishas parents and sibling stood up against the influential in-laws. An exhausting timeline of the case and the debate it has sparked about walking out of a bad marriage

1 Jun 2026 1:48 am
3 detained in Kashmir while trying to cross into Pakistan

Officials said a cross-LoC love affair was not being ruled out

1 Jun 2026 1:34 am
NSA Ajit Doval meets Myanmar President Aung Hlaing

Hlaing set to meet PM Modi on Monday; issues relating to border security and connectivity to be discussed during the Myanmarese leaders trip to India

1 Jun 2026 1:34 am
The majoritarian shadow over Adivasi identity, faith

Majoritarian politics seeks to reshape Adivasi identity and rights

1 Jun 2026 1:17 am
Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations

Trade, technology and trust mark a revitalised partnership

1 Jun 2026 1:13 am
Tejaswin Shankar a battler who embraces tough tests

Having become the first Indian to cross 8,000 points in decathlon, the 27-year-old is eyeing bigger things; he is open to the idea of competing in multiple events at the Glasgow CommonwealthGames

1 Jun 2026 1:12 am
Language decorum: On the three-language formula in CBSE schools

School education should not be the site of a cultural battle

1 Jun 2026 1:12 am
Lok Adalats, DLSAs have no authority to grant divorce: Allahabad High Court

The court, in an order passed on April 30, said the power to dissolve a marriage rests exclusively with family courts, while the authority of Lok Adalats is limited to facilitating settlements between parties, and it cannot render judicial decisions.

1 Jun 2026 1:01 am
Delhi building collapse: CM orders magisterial inquiry, promises action against illegal construction

The AAP alleged that, despite complaints from neighbours, the BJP-ruled MCD had lied to the High Court about the building

1 Jun 2026 12:40 am
From bad to worse: On Donald Trump and the war on Iran

Trump cannot achieve with diplomacy what he failed to get through war

1 Jun 2026 12:25 am
Towards a dialogue on adolescent sexuality

Policies such as the ban on condom advertisements between 6.00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m., and a generally repressive culture around sex brush questions of sex and sexuality under the carpet

1 Jun 2026 12:22 am
The persecution of consent

It is important for the law, courts, and the police to handle with a degree of sensitivity the question of consensual, underage relationships, simply because the tangle ensuing from this offence has upended many young lives

1 Jun 2026 12:18 am
17-year-old from Bengaluru listed in Forbes 30 under 30

Soon after the launch, Divaa Uthkarshas Project Surya has reached over 4,02,000 individuals and directly supported 3,190 children living with Type 1 diabetes by raising over 20 lakh in funds

1 Jun 2026 12:16 am
With this RCB group, you dont need to be the one to step up every time: Kohli

We've had to wait for so long and then just to have a group of guys where you feel like you're stepping onto the ground, you don't need to be the one to step up every time, says Virat Kohli

1 Jun 2026 12:16 am
Gujarat CM participates in toy collection drive for underprivileged children

The campaign, inspired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, aims to encourage children from well-off families to donate toys they no longer use to underprivileged children.

1 Jun 2026 12:06 am
Bihar BJPs Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya mega training campaign-2026 concludes

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary addressed the concluding session in Bhagalpur, while State President Sanjay Saraogi addressed training sessions in Motihari and Valmikinagar. Around 20,000 party workers across 52 organisational districts received Ideological and Organisational Training.

1 Jun 2026 12:01 am
How Tamil Nadus healthcare leads by example

The State offers the country a healthcare system that is accessible

31 May 2026 11:59 pm
Overseas French nationals cast votes to elect councillor

Elected by direct universal suffrage for a six-year-term, the Councilors represent French citizens residing abroad and sit on the Consular Council

31 May 2026 11:57 pm
Padmaja assumes office as Collector of Kallakurichi

J.E. Padmaja said the administration would ensure expeditious redressal of grievances and strengthen inter-departmental coordination to drive the overall development of the district

31 May 2026 11:55 pm
DVAC registers case against Tahsildar, VAO in Vellore

Cases were booked under Prevention of Corruption (Amendement) Act 2018

31 May 2026 11:45 pm
Three persons killed in accident in Vellore

All seven persons inside the car escaped unhurt

31 May 2026 11:39 pm
Stagnant sewage at bus terminus in Tiruvannamalai irks commuters

Commuters said that apart from travellers, buses also have to navigate through the stagnated sewage to reach the bus bays

31 May 2026 11:22 pm
U.S. to send only used nuclear submarines to Australia in amended defence deal

The two nations together with the third partner in their security pact, Britain met at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings together top defence officials and experts from about 45 countries

31 May 2026 10:57 pm
Recruitment exam candidates accuse Uttar Pradesh govt of suppressing drive for transparency

The Hunkar Manchthreatened indefinite protests and demanded that a technical monitoring system be implemented to ensure all future competitive examinations are completely transparent and secure

31 May 2026 10:46 pm