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Philips and Bajaj Integrated Health System (BIHS) Collaborate to Redefine Connected Healthcare Delivery Across India

Philips IntelliBridge Enterprise technology to underpin a seamlessly connected care network spanning BIHS home, clinic, ambulatory and hospital settings

16 Jun 2026 4:57 pm
Children with vitiligo face stigma and battle misinformation: this needs to change

Simple initiatives inside the classroom can make a difference, as when children understand that vitiligo is an autoimmune disease and poses no health risk to others, the stigma and fear related to it will reduce substantially. The collective goal must be that no child feels different, or less worthy, due to the skin they live in

16 Jun 2026 4:56 pm
Illegally parked vehicles hold citys neighbourhood roads hostage

Residents say roadside parking by private vehicles is disrupting traffic, endangering pedestrians and schoolchildren, and undermining the quality of life in urban neighbourhoods

16 Jun 2026 4:52 pm
Twisha Sharma death case: Court extends judicial custody of husband, mother-in-law

The CBI had sought an extension of judicial custody until June 30, which the court accepted. Both accused are currently lodged in the Bhopal Central Jail

16 Jun 2026 4:52 pm
NCR to get four greenfield cities under Regional Plan 2041

States will submit their proposals, and these four cities will be selected through a challenge, Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal said

16 Jun 2026 4:50 pm
Caught in the crossfire: Has India done enough to protect its seafarers?

Three vessels came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz last week, leaving three Indian seafarers dead. The attacks have once again highlighted the risks faced by the thousands of Indian seafarers who keep global trade moving through some of the worlds most volatile waters. While the United States and Iran have agreed to a peace deal, will normalcy will return to the region? What it means for Indian crews still operating in these waters?

16 Jun 2026 4:47 pm
North Bengal development roadmap ready, all Central schemes will reach hills: CM Suvendu

A comprehensive roadmap for the development of North Bengal has already been prepared; all welfare and development schemes of the Centre will reach the people of the hills, says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

16 Jun 2026 4:45 pm
Iran deal says loud and clear that Tehran wont have a nuclear weapon, says Donald Trump

Trump appeared critical of Israels strategy in Lebanon and also suggested that neighbouring Syria which under President Ahmed al-Sharaa is struggling to stabilise the country after years of civil war could be best placed to intervene

16 Jun 2026 4:40 pm
Conservation activists voice concern over Theppakadu Elephant Camp modernisation plan

The estimated 35 crore project is being designed to upgrade the more than century-old camp that houses 27 elephants. Conservation biologist and member of the National Board for Wildlife, Priya Davidar, said she has strong misgivings as it involves construction in the core area of a tiger reserve and crucial elephant habitat.

16 Jun 2026 4:30 pm
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Qinghai in northwest China

The earthquake struck the high-altitude area at 5:06 p.m. Beijing time (0906 GMT) on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), according to China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC)

16 Jun 2026 4:25 pm
16 Jun 2026 4:23 pm
Fit to be tied: The big upsets at the World Cup so far have been matches ending at 0-0, 1-1 and 2-2

All four matches on June 15, 2026 ended in ties the most in a single day of men's World Cup play since 1958 and all of them technically could be considered upsets as well

16 Jun 2026 4:18 pm
Watch: How Mollywood Times defies the Myth of the Roadmap | Sapne vs Everyone | FMM 24

Everybody tells us to follow our dreams. But what happens when nobody can agree on the roadmap? In this episode of Frequently Made Mistakes, Sudhish Kamath explores a common screenwriting problem in dream-chasing stories: writers creating the illusion of uncertainty while secretly guiding their protagonists through a predetermined path.Using Mollywood Times and Sapne vs Everyone Season 2 as case studies, we examine why these stories feel more honest, contemporary and emotionally resonant than ma

16 Jun 2026 4:16 pm
Telangana CM directs officials to ensure availability of fine rice varieties seeds to farmers

He emphasised that need for technology and AI to be leveraged for best practices and better yields

16 Jun 2026 4:09 pm
Serena Williams to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon

The Williams sisters are six-time doubles champions at Wimbledon, winning their last title on their most recent appearance together a decade ago

16 Jun 2026 4:06 pm
AIADMK leader C. Vijayabaskar resigns his MLA post

He is the fifth AIADMK legislator to resign from the Assembly weeks after the Assembly elections in 2026.

16 Jun 2026 4:03 pm
In Focus podcast | Musk vs OpenAI: Why this case matters beyond the courtroom

Rahul Singh speaks to us about the legal and ethical questions raised by OpenAIs evolution and Elon Musks challenge to the company.

16 Jun 2026 4:01 pm
NCPI ready to accept merger of rebel TMC MPs; numbers may go up to 22: Kakoli Dastidar

Acceptance has already come to us. They [NCPI] are happy to take us. We will work together with the NDA under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, says Kakoli Dastidar

16 Jun 2026 3:53 pm
Two inter-state fraudsters held for stealing gold valuables worth 1.64 crore from Bengaluru-based jeweller

The arrested accused have been identified as Paresh Soni (49) from Gujarat and Praveen Pappu (44) from Maharashtra

16 Jun 2026 3:53 pm
PM Modi congratulates new Iraq PM Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming charge

Ali Falih Kadhim Al-Zaidi emerged as a consensus candidate for Prime Minister after weeks of internal debate among the Coordination Framework's member parties

16 Jun 2026 3:50 pm
BJP weighs organisational restructuring amid rapid expansion

Party discusses regional in-charges, expansion of office-bearers and organisational changes ahead of new national team and possible Cabinet reshuffle

16 Jun 2026 3:49 pm
AMMA row: Police record statements of Tini Tom, Shweta Menon on actor Ansiba Hassans complaint

Police sources say Tini Tom refuted making any communal remarks against Ansiba and accused her of filing the complaint out of personal vendetta

16 Jun 2026 3:49 pm
Mamata files plea in Calcutta HC challenging poll result in Bhabanipur Assembly seat she lost

Suvendu Adhikari, now the first BJP CM of Bengal, defeated the TMC chief by a margin of 15,105 votes in the seat

16 Jun 2026 3:48 pm
The collective conundrum

Using pronouns with singular and plural nouns is generally easy to understand. Collective nouns add a bit more variety, making the topic both interesting and rewarding to learn.

16 Jun 2026 3:47 pm
Watch: Protests outside, thriller inside as Iran draws 2-2 with New Zealand

Hundreds of Iranian Americans staged protests outside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles ahead of Irans FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against New Zealand.

16 Jun 2026 3:46 pm
Indias U.S. dilemma as ties turn taxing, benefits shrink

Countries that partnered with the United States over the decades subordinated their strategic autonomy, and even national sovereignty, for the benefits that came with it

16 Jun 2026 3:46 pm
Subhash Palekar seeks U-turn from Green Revolution-era farm policies in Andhra Pradesh

The Padma Shri awardee and natural-farming exponent said chemical residue in soil could be neutralised in a year through natural methods

16 Jun 2026 3:45 pm
Four transgender persons arrested for robbing motorist near Sira on NH-48

The alleged incident took place in the early hours of June 14 when the complainant had stopped his car at a roadside rest area on the Tumakuru-Hiriyur stretch of NH-48 to take a break

16 Jun 2026 3:40 pm
Lithuania set to appoint new Prime Minister, says ruling party

Mindaugas Sinkevicius is ready to assume full responsibility for the formation of the new Government, Lithuanias Social Democrat Party said

16 Jun 2026 3:26 pm
Annamalai criticises NEET re-test arrangements

In a social media post, Mr. Annamalai criticised the arrangements made by the Ministry of Education for the NEET re-test scheduled for June 21.

16 Jun 2026 3:22 pm
New Zealand's Sarpreet becomes first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup match

Born in Auckland to Punjabi parents, the 27-year-old Sarpreet made his World Cup debut in the politically-charged match and had a few attempts at the Iranian goal

16 Jun 2026 3:20 pm
President Donald Trump to host Iraqi PM at White House in mid-July: U.S. Embassy

The announcement comes during a visit by the U.S. special presidential envoy to Iraq, Tom Barrack, to Baghdad

16 Jun 2026 3:19 pm
Google data centre will not cause water or power crisis in Vizag, says MP Sribharat

Sribharat said the vizags supply could rise to 2,110 MLD with Polavaram and that the project would rely mainly on renewable energy

16 Jun 2026 3:17 pm
Parents assault teacher accused of sexual harassment in Belagavi school

At least five girls have allegedly complained to their parents

16 Jun 2026 3:17 pm
Watch: How a Chennai neighbourhood came together through wall art

After discovering that murals she had painted more than two decades ago had disappeared, Chennai-based artist Kamla Ravikumar returned to repaint the walls of Kalakshetra Colony. What began with one wall soon grew into a community-led initiative that transformed six public walls with the help of residents, students and artists.

16 Jun 2026 3:17 pm
False propaganda, person in video not me: Mann on Akal Takht edict against him

In his video message on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said an edict had been issued against him over the video, claiming that it featured him and that it was not AI-generated

16 Jun 2026 3:15 pm
16 Jun 2026 3:14 pm
Rameswaram boats return with 300 kg prawns, 200 kg crabs after ban

Fishermen in Rameswaram returned with a bumper catch after the 61-day annual fishing ban ended in Tamil Nadu. Many mechanised boats reported catches of over 300 kg of prawns and 200 kg of crabs, bringing cheer to the fishing community and raising hopes for a productive season ahead.

16 Jun 2026 3:12 pm
Glenmorangies single malt Scotch whisky, Lasanta, arrives in Kolkata

The launch of Glenmorangies new scotch whisky Lasanta, a 15 year old spirit, ==do we need to mention age?== offered whisky lovers an opportunity to explore the role of sherry casks, ageing and craftsmanship in shaping flavour

16 Jun 2026 3:03 pm
Iran says footballers U.S. visa expires after World Cup opener

The Iranian Football Federation has taken steps to obtain a new visa for Torabi, so that he can accompany the national team in its upcoming matches, it added

16 Jun 2026 2:58 pm
Arunachal govt. launches digital storytelling film challenge

Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the first-of-its-kind film challenge portal seeks to promote tourism, culture, creativity, and the MSME sector

16 Jun 2026 2:57 pm
Odiyan: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier to star in Karan Johars Malayalam debut; Rahul Sadasivan to direct

Odiyan: The Age of Illusion, headlined by Manju Warrier and Prithviraj, will be produced by Dharma Productions and Prithviraj Productions

16 Jun 2026 2:46 pm
Illu, Rohit and Camp Sasis ode to a home

The indie filmmakers new Telugu short film is a simple yet moving account of memories attached to a home

16 Jun 2026 2:44 pm