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Kerala college sets up a giant portrait of football legends, made entirely of scrap

Artwork, spanning around 1,000 sq ft set up on Nirmala College campus in Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam district, features Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Junior and has been created using discarded materials, including 1.06 lakh soft drink caps

13 Jun 2026 5:07 pm
Maharashtra govt. considering 'single parent child' category in college admission forms: Minister

Citing the lack of a separate mechanism for recording children of single mothers in higher education, Chandrakant Patil said instructions have been issued to establish a proper and accurate system at the college level

13 Jun 2026 5:04 pm
Keralas zoonotic potential in the background of Nipah

The peak Nipah virus spillover risk in the State is from April to September, when the abundance of seasonal fruit-laden trees, increased bat foraging activity, bat breeding season and viral shedding dynamics coincide, increasing the risk of human exposure. This pattern has not changed in Kerala since the very first outbreak.

13 Jun 2026 4:57 pm
No candidates score is normalised: NTA issues clarification on CUET(PG) 2026

No candidates score is normalised not in the main examination, not in the reschedule; they were scored on exactly the same basis as everyone else, reads an official statement by the NTA

13 Jun 2026 4:57 pm
ASI survey uncovers 25 inscriptions, ancient rock art in Nallamala Tiger Reserve

The teams had in the last three days documented and copied 25 inscriptions dating from the 2nd century CE to the 16th century CE

13 Jun 2026 4:50 pm
Heart of the Beast trailer: Brad Pitt and his furry friend brave the wrath of nature

Heart of the Beast starring Brad Pitt and directed by David Ayer, dives deep into the unbreakable bond between a soldier and his combat dog as they battle natures toughest challenges

13 Jun 2026 4:50 pm
61-day fishing ban to end in Rameswaram

Though the fishing ban period will end at midnight on Sunday, a decision on issuing tokens is yet to be taken due to the weather forecast of strong winds in place till June 15

13 Jun 2026 4:49 pm
Minister blames DMK regime for piling up of paddy bags at godowns

Minister for Food and Civil Supplies P Venkataramanan says the DMK government failed to transport for hulling in time paddy procured and stored at the godown

13 Jun 2026 4:45 pm
Iran says funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9

Khamenei, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran in February

13 Jun 2026 4:44 pm
Swedish fighters intercept Russian jets near border

Swedish airspace was not violated in connection with the incidents, Swedens military said

13 Jun 2026 4:39 pm
Stand-up comedians who cross limits need to be taught lesson: Sena MLC to bring motion in House

A lesson should be taught to such stand-up comedians. They are crossing all limits and making fun of anyone. They say whatever they want. I will introduce a motion in the upcoming monsoon session against such acts, says Shiv Sena leader

13 Jun 2026 4:35 pm
Minister Narayana reviews bridge construction across Kondaveeti Vagu and Palavagu in Amaravati

We are constructing 69 bridges across Kondaveeti Vagu and Palavagu. Efforts are being made to ensure that rainwater flows without obstruction and that no area in Amaravati experiences water stagnation during the rainy season, Mr. Narayana said.

13 Jun 2026 4:31 pm
22nd P. Kesavadev Literary Award for Subhash Chandran

Kesavadev Diabscreen Kerala Award will be presented to Thankam Subramonian

13 Jun 2026 4:28 pm
Dr. Reddys launches generic cancer drug Bosutinib in U.S.

MSN is responsible for the development and manufacturing of the product, the company said

13 Jun 2026 4:19 pm
Vision 2031: Kerala to be made most women-friendly State; task force to investigate crime against children

Document moots new legislation on the lines of Disha Act in Andhra Pradesh to prevent crime against women

13 Jun 2026 4:17 pm
Sunny Deol, Akshaye Khanna's Netflix courtroom thriller Ikka locks premiere date

Bollywood actors Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna are reuniting for a film with Ikka after three decades

13 Jun 2026 4:14 pm
Telangana DCA seizes 70.56 lakh worth pharmaceutical excipients in Hyderabad over label tampering

During the inspection, officials found 12 cardboard drums containing 240 kg of Hydroxypropyl Betadex

13 Jun 2026 4:14 pm
Seven Bangladeshi nationals to be deported from Hyderabad

The detainees are being shifted to the Deportation Centre at Jogipet in Medak district.

13 Jun 2026 4:11 pm
Thunderstorm forecast in 11 Telangana districts on June 14

Hyderabad city and its surrounding areas for the next 24 hours will see a generally cloudy sky

13 Jun 2026 4:00 pm
Explained | Switzerlands population cap proposal and what it would mean for Europe

The country will vote in a referendum on June 14 to cap the population at 10 million by introducing stricter immigration rules as the population reaches 9.5 million

13 Jun 2026 3:59 pm
Owaisi submits representation to CEO on Telangana SIR

The Hyderabad MP seeks enumeration forms in Telugu, Urdu, and English

13 Jun 2026 3:58 pm
Power demand in Chennai hits a new high of over 5,000 MW

The demand was recorded on June 10, even as residents complain of power outages; previously, the maximum demand was 4,966 MW

13 Jun 2026 3:56 pm
Lt. Gen. Dhiraj Seth appointed next Army Chief

The present Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi retires from service the same day

13 Jun 2026 3:53 pm
ED conducts raids on TMC MLA Madan Mitra's properties to probe municipal recruitment 'scam'

It is alleged that Mr. Mitra received bribes in the form of cash and gold through middlemen in relation to the appointment of undeserving candidates for various posts to different municipalities, including civic bodies of Kamarhati and adjacent Titagarh, ED officials said

13 Jun 2026 3:52 pm
Summer Games showcase reveals a plethora of delightful, digital adventures

Come June, gamers worldwide gear up for all the hottest games, news and reveals that will unfold over the course of the year

13 Jun 2026 3:49 pm
Parents should not allow children to use social media: Andhra Pradesh child rights panel

The panel submitted a note to the Minister for Education Nara Lokesh to study the possibilities of enactment of an exclusive law to protect the children from adult content and others

13 Jun 2026 3:45 pm
Central team reaches Kozhikode, three contacts of Nipah infected person test negative for virus

Revenue Minister A.P. Anil Kumar, who is in-charge of Kozhikode, says there is no large-scale spread of the infection at present, no need to declare a containment zone, he says

13 Jun 2026 3:44 pm
Congress not a sinking ship, says Sanjay Raut

If we truly want to fight against the perverted politics of the BJP, everyone must unite; the Congress party must become stronger, says Rajya Sabha MP and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut

13 Jun 2026 3:39 pm
Thematic yoga for VB-G Ram G workers in Vizianagaram on July 14

Collector S. Ram Sundar Reddy said the programme is aimed to spread yoga among rural people and make them aware of its benefits

13 Jun 2026 3:37 pm
Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board plans Statewide rollout of OECMs

The OECMs planned include harnessing industrial greenbelts,development of micro-forests in cities such as Vijayawada, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Kurnool and Rajahmundry

13 Jun 2026 3:34 pm
When a small town sends one of its own to Raisina Hill

Educational institutions, healthcare facilities and infrastructure projects are proposed for Rairangpur and Mayurbhanj as President Droupadi Murmus hometown prepares for a new phase of growth

13 Jun 2026 3:32 pm
Trees worth lakhs illegally felled on Devakottai government hospital premises; tahsildar orders probe

On June 12, 2026, trees worth several lakhs of rupees located there were suddenly cut down without permission. Activist Suresh lodged a complaint with the district administration.

13 Jun 2026 3:31 pm
Union Home Minister Amit Shah directs committee on demographic change to study border districts

Chairing the meeting of the committee, Mr. Shah also asked it to visit border areas, metro cities and industrial towns for an assessment of changes because of illegal migration and other unnatural causes

13 Jun 2026 3:28 pm
Palakkad division of Southern Railway collects 17 lakh in fine; suspends six licences for level crossing violations

The Palakkad division said LC gates are critical safety installations and the violations can lead to fatal consequences, disruption of train services, and substantial damage to railway property

13 Jun 2026 3:25 pm
NTA launches digital training programme for examination officials

Titled 'Pariksha Karmayogi: Capacity-Building Programme for Examination Officials', the programme has been designed to strengthen the capacity of examination functionaries and to ensure the smooth, secure and standardised conduct of offline, pen-and-paper based examinations, says NTA

13 Jun 2026 3:23 pm
From Toxic to 666 Operation Dream Theatre, films to watch out for from Kannada cinema

The Kannada film industry has had a quiet 2026. It needs a remarkable turnaround to end the year on a positive note.

13 Jun 2026 3:21 pm
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh joins Kiran flypast, surprises audience at Air Force Academy

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh took part in three-aircraft Kiran formation during Combined Graduation Parade ceremony in Hyderabad

13 Jun 2026 3:20 pm
Karra Samu in Hyderabad: How Telanganas traditional stick-fighting martial art is making a comeback

Once a battlefield skill and folk tradition, Karra samu is finding new life among children and adults in Hyderabad as a form of fitness, self-defence and cultural preservation

13 Jun 2026 3:12 pm
Hyosung TNS eyes ATM manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu: Industries Minister

Minister S. Keerthana said in a post on X that she had a productive meeting with the leadership of Hyosung TNS in South Korea, discussing opportunities in Tamil Nadu and exploring potential collaborations in advanced manufacturing and technology sectors

13 Jun 2026 3:11 pm
Padayatras or bus yatras wont revive BRS, says Government whip Aadi Srinivas

The Congress leader alleged that during their decade in power, BRS leaders remained confined to Pragathi Bhavan and farmhouses, rarely interacting with the public

13 Jun 2026 3:05 pm
Pinarayi responds to Rahul Gandhis hug remark

Kerala Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan has hit back at Rahul Gandhi over his remarks at an INDIA bloc meeting, accusing the Congress leader of weakening the alliance and helping the BJP through his political approach.

13 Jun 2026 3:02 pm
Lebanon reports Israeli strikes in south after evacuation warning

Israeli airstrikes hit several areas covered by the warning, including the villages of Rihan and Sujud, located not far from Nabatieh

13 Jun 2026 2:58 pm
Australian Open badminton: Sindhus title wait prolongs with semifinal loss

With Sindhu's exit, India's campaign in the tournament also came to an end in the BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament

13 Jun 2026 2:49 pm
CM Adityanath flags off electric buses and hydrogen buses

110 electric buses to be operational by June 15, fleet to be expanded up to 500 buses as per demand

13 Jun 2026 2:44 pm
BJPs Vijayadharani, ex-AIADMK Minister K.T. Pachaimal join TVK

For S. Vijayadharani, this marks her second major political shift in just over two years. She built her career with the Congress, winning the Vilavancode Assembly constituency three consecutive times. In 2024, she joined the BJP.

13 Jun 2026 2:44 pm