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Kerala Budget unveils Knowledge Valley, Job Watch Tower, research park to boost higher education

The proposed Kerala Knowledge Valley is intended to bring together globally reputed universities, premier Indian institutions, state-of-the-art research parks and centres of excellence under a single ecosystem

19 Jun 2026 1:58 pm
Kerala Budget: Pinarayi Vijayan says UDF govt rebranded LDF schemes, accuses it of promoting corporate interests

Former CM and current Opposition Leader says Budget is largely a renaming exercise of previously announced schemes without any substantive new direction

19 Jun 2026 1:56 pm
Delhi govt. notifies Proactive Winter Air Quality Management Framework

Most of the measures including the No PUC, no fuel are existing directions or actions the government has to take as per the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)

19 Jun 2026 1:55 pm
Watch: Tamil Nadu government to look for new airport site instead of Parandur

The Tamil Nadu government is exploring alternative locations for Chennais proposed second airport amid continued opposition to the Parandur project.

19 Jun 2026 1:55 pm
NEET-PG aspirants anxious over registration delay, NEET-UG cancellation

With the exam set for August 30 but the registration date still not announced, students recall two years of postponements

19 Jun 2026 1:54 pm
Karnataka MLC polls: Fielding a candidate in Council polls helped test the loyalty of party MLAs: H.D. Kumaraswamy

The election had taught him not to place excessive trust in anyone, said Kumaraswamy

19 Jun 2026 1:47 pm
Change in counselling rules to ensure all panchayats in Karnataka get enough officers

Minister seeks timely completion of recruitment of RDPR officers

19 Jun 2026 1:46 pm
Karnataka MLC polls: JD(S) MLA G.T. Deve Gowda dares people to prove he cross-voted

Mr. Gowda has been maintaining a distance from the JD(S) during the last few months, and this led to speculation about cross voting.

19 Jun 2026 1:41 pm
Kerala Budget aims to attract private investment but makes no mention of PSU projects

The total allocation for the industrial sector is 1,115.48 crore, while the total allocation for the Industries and Minerals sector is 1,558.08 crore

19 Jun 2026 1:35 pm
Nifty IT stocks dip as Accenture shaves revenue guidance

Infosys dipped the most (7.7%) among its peers. TCS, LTM, and Tech Mahindra fell nearly 5%. Oracle (OFSS) is the only stock traded in the positive territory

19 Jun 2026 1:29 pm
Dam over troubled waters: Why the Mekedatu water project continues to divide Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

As Karnataka takes further steps towards the realisation of the Mekedatu dam, here is a look at the issue that has been a bone of contention between the two riparian States that have also historically fought over the sharing of Cauvery water

19 Jun 2026 1:25 pm
BEST employees strike continues despite Court order; public bus services hit in Mumbai

Among the key demands is the incorporation of contract workers on wet lease into the core service of the undertaking, along with all basic facilities including gratuity

19 Jun 2026 1:10 pm
Mekedatu project: Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar expresses willingness to talk to Tamil Nadu

I will not interfere in their politics. They are building plenty of dams downstream and we have not raised any objection. I am ready to talk with them anytime: DKS

19 Jun 2026 1:07 pm
The Madras Players bring Hema Sukumars novel to the stage

An original stage adaptation of Hema Sukumars Minor Disturbances At Grand Life Apartments, The Madras Players latest production is a warm, slice-of-life play that chronicles the everyday lives of residents in a charming Chennai apartment complex

19 Jun 2026 1:03 pm
What is the Mekedatu dam project dispute? | Explained

What is the history of the proposed project? How has the Tamil Nadu government reacted?

19 Jun 2026 1:00 pm
Kerala Budget: Land Reforms 2.0 for reviewing land laws, amending statutes

Kerala CM Satheesan announced that a comprehensive land management policy would be formulated to address structural challenges in freeing up land for industrial projects

19 Jun 2026 12:59 pm
Dream projects feature high in Keralas Revised Budget; Satheesan announces Land Reforms 2.0, hike in rubber MSP

A glut of announcements marks Chief Minister V.D. Satheesans 98-minute presentation of Kerala Budget which promises governance with empathy

19 Jun 2026 12:58 pm
Mortal remains of Patnala Suresh, killed in MT Settebello attack, reach Visakhapatnam

Government Whip P.G.V.R. Naidu paid floral tributes to the chief engineer, one of three Indians killed in the June 10 strike off Oman

19 Jun 2026 12:50 pm
Bengalurus filth chokes Dakshina Pinakini river

Dakshina Pinakiniis yet anothercasualtyof Bengalurus rapid and unmindful urban expansion, choked by sewage, industrial effluents andthestaggeringquantities ofsolidwaste the citythrows up every day.

19 Jun 2026 12:45 pm
Watch: Mekedatu | CM Vijay moves resolution in TN Assembly against dam construction

The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution opposing Karnatakas proposed Mekedatu dam project on the Cauvery River.

19 Jun 2026 12:39 pm
Synergy Quantum Unveils Quantum-Safe Silicon IP Cores for RISC-V-Based SoCs

Post-quantum cryptographic and hardware-security IP enables chipmakers to integrate quantum-safe key establishment, digital signatures, secure boot and device trust directly into RISC-V-based silicon

19 Jun 2026 12:36 pm
Fiive Eyes Launches the Intelligence Operating System for the Decision Age

Abu Dhabi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates --- Business Wire India

19 Jun 2026 12:34 pm
Neeraj Chopra joins fight against doping, launches awareness campaign with IOA

India is bidding to host the 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad and a poor doping record could dent the country's chances

19 Jun 2026 12:34 pm
From filter coffee to flute: Mali tribute concert at a Chennai roastery strikes a new note

Swaroop Mamidipudi presented an intimate blend of live renditions, anecdotes and archival material, showcasing maestro flute Malis enduring influence.

19 Jun 2026 12:34 pm
Nara Lokesh meets Visa Steel, Emami, Shree Cement heads in Kolkata, pitches Andhra Pradesh

The Minister cited the States coastline, seaports, land and power, and said the ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel plant near Anakapalli had begun construction

19 Jun 2026 12:30 pm
ParSEC Whitefield in Bengaluru is a science museum where anyone can innovate anything

We visit PARAM Foundations science experience centre in Bengaluru. The non-profit works to promote Indian history, science, innovation and culture

19 Jun 2026 12:30 pm
T.N. Assembly unanimously adopts resolution against Karnataka governments Mekedatu dam proposal

The resolution urged the Union government not to grant any form of approval, including technical and environmental clearances, to the Mekedatu project

19 Jun 2026 12:26 pm
Great Nicobar project: Jairam Ramesh flags non-transparency in latest letter to Environment Minister

The Congress on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) had attacked the government over the project, saying the transshipment port on Galathea Bay is a recipe for ecological havoc and would lead to large-scale destruction of coral colonies.

19 Jun 2026 12:23 pm
No option left: MP Omraje Nimbalkar breaks silence amid Operation Tiger row

Speaking with The Hindu from Pune, the MP said he felt torn and that he did not think he was left with any other alternative

19 Jun 2026 12:18 pm
Two workers die after falling into STP tank of BWSSB at Varthur in Bengaluru

The search for the bodies has been hampered by the presence of toxic gases inside the drainage tank and the strong flow of water

19 Jun 2026 12:17 pm
What we can learn from the architecture of Hobbit houses

The structures are earth-friendly and built using natural materials, leaving very little footprint.

19 Jun 2026 12:16 pm
Kerala Budget charts plan to make State a leading unified Port City

Budget proposes harnessing the integrated strengths of the States 600-km coastline, 17 non-major ports, two major ports, and its extensive road, rail, sea, and inland waterway networks

19 Jun 2026 12:15 pm
Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking probe into May 13 trust vote in Tamil Nadu Assembly

The Bench observed it was based upon vague, wild and casual allegations without any reliable material on record to substantiate the claim

19 Jun 2026 12:13 pm
Canada vs Qatar: Ismael Kon to undergo surgery after gruesome injury in Canadas World Cup win

I saw his leg. I saw that something wasn't right, Canada captain Stephen Eustquio said

19 Jun 2026 12:07 pm
Doctor attendance up, NTR Vaidya Seva beneficiaries rise: Health Ministers report to CM

Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav submits report to the Chief Minister on the progress made by the State in the health sector over the past two years

19 Jun 2026 11:58 am
Kerala Police investigate I love Pakistan message found on vessel at Cochin Shipyard

The message, inscribed on an internal wall of the vessel using a sharp object, was noticed by employees engaged in maintenance work

19 Jun 2026 11:57 am
MPEDA trains 5,000 in value-added seafood products; regional olympiad held at Pamarru

Competitions were conducted in Krishna district in making value added seafood products to improve skills among workers in aqua companies, says JD A. Jeyabal

19 Jun 2026 11:52 am
Indian jurist elected as Judge of International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) is an independent judicial body established by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea; it has jurisdiction over any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention.

19 Jun 2026 11:39 am
Europe without the crowds: Why off-season travel is having a moment

As overtourism crowds popular destinations during summer, more travellers are discovering the joys of visiting Europe outside the peak months. From Mallorcas quieter streets and shorter queues to cheaper hotels and a slower pace of life, shoulder-season travel offers a very different experience

19 Jun 2026 11:38 am
CJPs Dipke writes to PM over crisis of paper leaks; flags student deaths, appeals for 1 crore compensation to families

Abhijeet Dipke claimed that 11 students had died by suicide in recent weeks, including five deaths in the last 48 hours

19 Jun 2026 11:38 am
Madhya Pradesh High Court vacates stay on SSE-2025 main exam of MPPSC

Accepting the request, the division Bench vacated the interim stay and permitted the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) to conduct the main examination, Senior advocate Rameshwar Thakur said

19 Jun 2026 11:27 am
Anbumani welcomes TVK governments assurance on Social Justice Survey

Mr. Anbumani said despite urging various Chief Ministers over the past 46 yearsfrom M.G.R. down to M.K. Stalinthis demand had not materialised during their tenures, but it has now become possible under the administration led by Mr. Vijay

19 Jun 2026 11:22 am
Kerala Budget: Decision to slash tax on All India Permit vehicles by 50% expected to reduce off-shore registration of Kerala vehicles

According to office-bearers of Luxury Bus Owners Association Kerala, decision will significantly benefit Keralas public transport and tourism sectors

19 Jun 2026 11:20 am
NEET-UG re-exam: Delhi HC rejects Telegrams appeal against temporary ban

Justice Tejas Karia noted that governments pro active measures are least restrictive adding that it cannot be held that the order is disproportionate or there was no application of mind before taking the temporary ban decision, as alleged by the petitioner.

19 Jun 2026 11:03 am
Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions: team

Irans football federation alleges that its team was subject to travel restrictions during their tournament in the USA.

19 Jun 2026 10:58 am
What does the India-Russia logistics agreement allow? | Explained

What is RELOS, and does it allow India and Russia to station troops on each others territory?

19 Jun 2026 10:54 am