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Womans death confirmed as murder; hunt on for live-in partner

The body of the victim, identified as Akshata Indaragi (30) from Ilkal in Bagalkote district, was found in a decomposed State on June 17 at a rented house near Patalamma Temple in Jigani, Anekal taluk

28 Jun 2026 4:04 pm
Self-identification no more: the mental health ramifications of the Trans Amendment Act

Over the past two months, trans persons across the country have lived with increased uncertainty and anxiety after the Amendment Act, which removed their right to self-identify, was passed. Experts note that for an already marginalized community, this spells trouble for their mental health

28 Jun 2026 3:59 pm
Why pension planning can no longer be optional

In modern India, growing old without being financially prepared is a risk many cannot afford as a government pension or the comfort of a large joint family can no longer be relied upon

28 Jun 2026 3:57 pm
The retirement trap India is walking into unprepared

India is entering a phase where ageing, healthcare, personal finance will become deeply interconnected public issues; retirement can no longer be limited to tax-saving instruments

28 Jun 2026 3:57 pm
The evolution of pension reforms in India

There has been a gradual but decisive shift from a welfare-based social assistance to a more participatory inclusion framework

28 Jun 2026 3:56 pm
Health Ministry to launch revised Anaemia Mukt Bharat guidelines

Expanded Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan framework introduces a new beneficiary group, dietary interventions and digital tracking to strengthen anaemia control

28 Jun 2026 3:49 pm
Uganda army chief shuts down leading independent media group

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the head of Uganda's military and President Yoweri Museveni's son, has asserted growing control in recent months, ordering the arrests of politicians, activists and now a media shutdown

28 Jun 2026 3:49 pm
See children as wealth, not a burden: Chandrababu Naidu at Pulse Polio launch

Launching the three-day drive to cover 49.2 lakh children under five, the Chief Minister said the government was offering incentives to families to have two or more children

28 Jun 2026 3:48 pm
MEA issues advisory for citizens undertaking Mansarovar Yatra through private tour operators

The Mansarovar Yatra resumed last year after a gap of nearly five years as part of efforts to normalise the relations between India and China

28 Jun 2026 3:44 pm
Pulse Polio campaign launched in Thrissur; over 1.73 lakh children to receive vaccine

Immunisation builds a strong social shield against diseases, says Minister O.J. Janeesh

28 Jun 2026 3:30 pm
Madhavaram-Nallur elevated corridor likely if Tamil Nadu govt. waives GST on construction materials

Meanwhile, a retired highways department official says that instead of an elevated corridor, it would be better to construct three flyovers

28 Jun 2026 3:24 pm
Watch: Venezuela earthquake death toll crosses 1,400 as rescue effort intensifies

At least 235 people have died and over 4,300 have been injured after powerful twin earthquakes struck northern Venezuela. Rescue operations continue as thousands remain missing and international aid begins to arrive.

28 Jun 2026 3:11 pm
Nadigar Sangam elections case: Madras High Court to pass orders on July 1

Justice A.D. Maria Clete has reserved orders on a plea to reject a suit filed against the continuance of office-bearers, elected in 2022, till 2028

28 Jun 2026 3:11 pm
Woman booked for assaulting a sanitation worker over objection to roadside garbage dumping

According to Jagadgirigutta Inspector B. Venkatesham, the accused, whose identity is yet to be established, arrived on a motorcycle with a bag of garbage and dumped it on the roadside

28 Jun 2026 3:09 pm
Woman booked for attacking hospital staff and creating nuisance at LB Nagar private hospital

The accused, identified as K. Lalitha, was taken to Shreshta Orange Hospital after complaining of a stomach ache. According to the police, she turned violent after doctors examined her and told her that her condition was not serious

28 Jun 2026 3:06 pm
Sonam Wangchuk joins CJP protest, begins hunger strike at Jantar Mantar

Hundreds of protesters, mostly youth and students, gathered at Jantar Mantar as Mr. Wangchuk began his fast. Several farmer leaders were also present at the protest site. The protest began with a two-minute silence

28 Jun 2026 2:56 pm
Reliance to donate Tirumala 25 electric buses worth 27.5 crore; Anant Ambani donates hair

The Reliance Industries executive director said the company would also pay the 50 drivers and help set up EV charging stations to run the buses

28 Jun 2026 2:47 pm
Two BJP ruled States flag concerns over VB G RAM G funding ahead of July 1 rollout

Several States have raised concerns over the Centres new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM G, ahead of its July 1 rollout. An RTI reply has revealed that Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand sought a review of the funding pattern, while other States flagged concerns over wages, the proposed blackout period and delayed payments.

28 Jun 2026 2:41 pm
Defence, security of India and Seychelles are integral to each other: PM Modi

Seychelles confers the title of Guardian of the Blue Horizon title on PM Modi; Delegation-level talks held by PM Modi with Seychelles President Herminie to deepen bilateral ties

28 Jun 2026 2:39 pm
Mamata loyalist file police complaint against misuse of partys name and symbol against rebels

Trinamool Congress MP Dola Sen has filed complaint at two police stations alleging that the a section of leaders were misusing the name and symbol of the party

28 Jun 2026 2:37 pm
YSRCP accuses coalition govt. of electoral malpractices in Pulivendula and Ontimitta ZPTC byelections

The party leaders allege rampant voter intimidation, cash distribution, and administrative misuse, urging the State Election Commission to intervene for free and fair polls

28 Jun 2026 2:36 pm
A future without domestic help

Finding reliable household help will become increasingly difficult in the days to come with rising education levels and economic development, creating a significant supply-demand gap

28 Jun 2026 2:35 pm
Watch: DMK-AIADMK post-poll alliance would have been biggest political fraud: Vaiko

The MDMK has officially ended its alliance with the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance in Tamil Nadu. Announcing the decision, party chief Vaiko alleged that reports of the DMK supporting the AIADMK after the Assembly elections prompted the split. The party has now extended its support to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays TVK government and announced it will back TVK candidates in the upcoming by-elections.

28 Jun 2026 2:29 pm
NDA government interfering in SIR, alleges YSRCPs Kakani Govardhan Reddy

The YSRCP leader objected to district Minister P. Narayana meeting booth level officers, and said the SIR should not be used to remove voters of any party

28 Jun 2026 2:27 pm
Directorate of Cashew Research gets Innovation and Technology Advancement Award by BCIC

The award was presented during the first edition of the Agro-Food Processing Awards 2026, held in Bengaluru recently. The award recognises the DCRs contributions towards developing innovative technologies that have the potential for transforming Indias cashew sector

28 Jun 2026 2:15 pm
National drug survey to study indigenous substance use patterns this year

Nearly 20 lakh people to be sampled for this survey on substance use and related disorders across country, report expected to be published by 2027

28 Jun 2026 2:00 pm
Edappadi Palaniswami flags irregularities in recent recruitment of teachers in Tamil Nadu; calls for enquiry

He further called for an independent enquiry and further insisted that recruitments should be suspended till the completion of the enquiry.

28 Jun 2026 1:55 pm
All Sikh MLAs, Ministers to appear before Akal Takht on June 29: Mann

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, on June 15, had summoned all Sikh MLAs, regardless of party affiliation, and the Sikh ministers before the Akal Takht on June 29 regarding the anti-sacrilege law

28 Jun 2026 1:53 pm
Edappadi Palaniswami relieves former MLA K.P. Kandan of AIADMK post

There were reports that he would join the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)

28 Jun 2026 1:47 pm
Tamil Nadu likely to see scattered rain till June 30

The southwest monsoon has been in its normal phase in the State. Most districts have received their normal share or surplus rainfall so far this June.

28 Jun 2026 1:38 pm
What does the Centres Vision Document on Drug Control 2026-2029 propose?

The three-year roadmap on drug control seeks to dismantle narcotics networks through intelligence-led enforcement, technology, preventive detention, rehabilitation and coordinated action against interstate and transnational drug cartels

28 Jun 2026 1:30 pm
DGS withdraws restriction on the movement of Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The advisory against deploying Indian seafarers in the conflict zones also stands withdrawn

28 Jun 2026 1:16 pm
Tamil Nadu government cancels DFR tender for 12 municipal corporations, cites confusion over waste management privatisation

To clear the confusion, the State has decided to review the existing system, identify gaps, bring further improvements where necessary, and take the decision in due course, an official said

28 Jun 2026 1:15 pm
UDF: Flying from Bhogapuram airport will be a costly affair, say travellers

NOTE: PLEASE USE FILE PICTURES OF THE AIRPORT IF NEEDED

28 Jun 2026 1:06 pm
NASA rover detects potential signs of ancient life on Mars

The new evidence, from the Neretva Vallis channel, suggests organic matter could be more widespread on Mars than thought

28 Jun 2026 1:05 pm
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi hails self-reliance goals achieved by country

In his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi noted that in June itself, the country achieved a major success in the aviation sector

28 Jun 2026 12:59 pm
Pune fort murder | The scorpions sting

KetanAgarwalwas engaged toSiyaGoyalin February and a lavish wedding was planned for November. On June 18,Ketanwas found dead at the bottom of a 400-foot gorge atLohagadFort in Pune. What followed was a police investigation that peeled back, layer by layer, a plot allegedly months in the making

28 Jun 2026 12:49 pm
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait following U.S. strikes, threatens to end talks to end war

An interim deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the war called for the Strait, which once saw a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas pass through it, to see transits resume

28 Jun 2026 12:47 pm
The story behind Bhagya magazine run by Tamil film actor-director Bhagyaraj

The most critical and successful feature of the magazine was its Q&A section, which featured questions directly answered by Bhagyaraj

28 Jun 2026 12:38 pm
Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan to launch VB-G RAM G in Tirupati district on July 2

The launch at Mukkavaripalle, the constituencys first big event since its merger with Tirupati, will be attended by Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chauhan and Pemmasani Chandrasekhar

28 Jun 2026 12:30 pm
Pulse Polio drive from June 28; drops for children under five at 1,937 centres in Tirupati

Drops will be given at 1,937 centres in the district on Sunday, with door-to-door visits by staff on Monday and Tuesday to reach children missed at the centres

28 Jun 2026 12:23 pm
Madhav calls for sustainable solution to Chittoor mango farmers woes

The recurring crisis being faced by the farmers every season highlights the urgency of structural reforms in the horticulture sector, says the BJP State president

28 Jun 2026 12:16 pm
Telangana rolls out Pulse Polio campaign with target to vaccinate over 40 lakh children

Though there have been no polio cases for over a decade now, we still need to take precautions to maintain it that way, says Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha

28 Jun 2026 12:13 pm