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Supreme Court quashes POCSO case against man using extraordinary power

A Bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Atul S. Chandurkar said the appellant and the victim are free to live their life peacefully in society as spouse

10 Jun 2026 2:38 pm
West Bengal CM keeps Home, Swapan gets Finance in portfolio allocation

Tapas Roy has been given charge of the Department of Industries and Power, and Sharadwat Mukhopadhyay is the State Health Minister

10 Jun 2026 2:35 pm
Telangana youth dies after saving friends from drowning in U.S., funeral held in Rangareddy

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy praised Anuroop Reddy for his extraordinary and heroic act in saving the lives of his friends

10 Jun 2026 2:34 pm
Lokesh asks Jagan to apologise to steel plant workers, accuses YSRCP of conspiracy

The IT Minister says the YSRCP government eyed VSP land for a capital, and asks Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to apologise to the workers

10 Jun 2026 2:32 pm
Kerala actor assault case: Another HC judge recuses from memory card leak hearing

Justice Edappagath has not stated any reasons for his recusal

10 Jun 2026 2:27 pm
10 Jun 2026 2:10 pm
What a disease cant vanquish

Sometimes the greatest gift you can give a competitor isnt victory. Its the acknowledgment that they can still pull you into deep waterthat after everything, the cancer and the stents and the cardiologists orders, theyre still the athlete the crowd parts for

10 Jun 2026 2:09 pm
Lenovo launches IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 11 Copilot+ PC in India

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 11 comes in 14 and 15-inch display options

10 Jun 2026 2:08 pm
YouTuber Mukhtar arrested in two criminal cases, police informs Madras High Court

Justice C. Kumarappan told that he was arrested on June 9, 2026 by the Chennai cyber crime cell in connection with a complaint lodged by a woman functionary of BJP and also in connection with another case

10 Jun 2026 2:06 pm
Rajya Sabha polls:Congress delegation meets ECI over rejection of Meenakshi Natarajans nomination

Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi said that all Meenakshi Natarajan had received was a court notice on a private complaint, asking why cognisance shouldnt be taken

10 Jun 2026 2:06 pm
Starlink says talks with India remain productive as it awaits final clearance

Starlink remains in active and productive discussions with the Government of India contrary to misleading stories based upon unsubstantiated claims, says VP of Starlink Business Operations

10 Jun 2026 2:01 pm
In pictures: Director Bharathiraja, a transformative force of Tamil cinema

Widely considered one of the all-time greats of the industry, the legendary director was best known for his nuanced portrayal of life in rural Tamil Nadu

10 Jun 2026 1:59 pm
Director Bharathiraja (1941-2026)

Renowned Tamil film director Bharathiraja passed away in Chennai on Wednesday (June 10, 2026). He was 84.

10 Jun 2026 1:54 pm
Hong Kong charges seven people, two firms over deadliest fire in decades

The massive blaze, which engulfed seven of the eight high-rise apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court estate in November, prompted a months-long investigation in to the cause

10 Jun 2026 1:43 pm
Rajasthan HC steps in to save Udaipurs water bodies from pollution, encroachments

The reports published in the Udaipur edition of Rajasthan Patrika, raised concerns regarding alleged encroachments on water bodies, unresolved disputes concerning lake boundaries and continuous construction activities around such areas

10 Jun 2026 1:37 pm
The early years when Bharathiraja and Ilaiyaraaja struggled to eke a living

Recalling the difficult days in a conversation with The Hindu in 2018, Ilaiyaraaja had said that in 1968, he, his brothers and a few friends boarded a bus to Chennai in search of a career in the film industry. The journey was anything but easy.

10 Jun 2026 1:36 pm
Hyderabad | Heavy rain caught us off guard, say Cyberabad Traffic Police

Commuters complain of two to four hours travel time to home. Officials say reassessment of catchment areas, drainage vents and associated infrastructure is required at locations that repeatedly witness waterlogging during the monsoon

10 Jun 2026 1:33 pm
Bond with PM Modi unaffected by Rajya Sabha nominations: H.D. Deve Gowda

The former PMs statement comes after the Congress criticized BJP for denying him an opportunity to continue in the Rajya Sabha, calling it an insult and humiliation.

10 Jun 2026 1:23 pm
Bharathiraja, the master filmmaker: How the Iyakkunar Imayam captured the soul of Tamil Nadu for posterity

From 16 Vayathinile to Vedham Pudhithu, Iyakkunar Imayam Bharathiraja, who passed away today, made some of the most important Tamil films of all time

10 Jun 2026 1:19 pm
Kerala Cabinet decides to implement free travel concession for women on KSRTCs ordinary services from June 15

V.D. Satheesan says under the scheme titled Priyadarshini, concession will be available to women of all ages and irrespective of their financial background and transgenders. The implementation will add an additional annual financial burden of 750-800 crore for KSRTC

10 Jun 2026 1:18 pm
Watch: Bharathiraja, ace film director, passes away

Renowned Tamil film director Bharathiraja passed away in Chennai on Wednesday (June 10, 2026). The ace director, who had been ailing for some time, was 84.

10 Jun 2026 1:15 pm
Kerala HC stays FIR against US citizens for flying drones in defence zone

Single Bench notes the offences charged against the petitioners were from a repealed law, namely, the Aircraft Act, 1934. The Act was replaced with Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024

10 Jun 2026 1:14 pm
Equity Mutual Funds inflow hit 12-month low of 22,908 crore in May

Net inflows into equity schemes stood at 22,908 crore in May, compared with 38,440 crore in April, 40,450 crore in March, 25,978 crore in February and 24,028 crore in January

10 Jun 2026 1:12 pm
Visakhapatnam steel blast claims a ninth life: a fathers last video tells his sons how to live without him

Paidiraju, 50, a contract worker with more than 90% burns, dies in hospital; the message he recorded for his sons on the way to treatment spreads online

10 Jun 2026 1:01 pm
Alpha teaser: Alia Bhatt makes an action-packed entry into YRF Spy Universe

The teaser of Alpha, directed by Shiv Rawali and produced by Yash Raj Films, dives into a wild origin story of the protagonist, essayed by Alia Bhatt

10 Jun 2026 12:47 pm
Another jolt to TMC, party MP Sushmita Dev resigns from Rajya Sabha

Sushmita Dev is the second MP of the TMC to resign this week, after Sukhendu Sekhar Roy had tendered his resignation from the party as well as the Rajya Sabha

10 Jun 2026 12:46 pm
Elle trailer: New series reveals Elle Woods high school years before Legally Blonde

Prime Videos upcoming prequel series follows a teenage Elle Woods as she navigates friendship, romance, and a life-changing move years before heading to Harvard Law School

10 Jun 2026 12:43 pm
Realme launches P4R 5G for mid segment buyers

Realme P4R 5G ships with an 8,000 mAh battery supported by a 45W charging

10 Jun 2026 12:39 pm
Bharathirajas masterpiece movie Mudhal Mariyathai: a Russian connection and initial misgivings

When many people had given up on Mudhal Mariyathai, Bharathiraja organised a special screening exclusively for women, recalled R. Selvaraj, Tamil film story writer and a close associate of director Bharathiraja.

10 Jun 2026 12:36 pm
Watch: $70 billion immigration bill clears House, heads to Trump

The U.S. House has narrowly approved a nearly $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, paving the way for President Donald Trump to sign it into law

10 Jun 2026 12:35 pm
Massive fire erupts at govt. building in Kolkata

The building serves as the South 24 Parganas district administrative office; although the blaze was largely contained, pockets of fire remained, the officials said

10 Jun 2026 12:35 pm
Guess the climax if you can: The day Bharathiraja challenged film critics

In a 2008s press screening of Bommalattam in 2008, Bharathiraja threw a challenge to journalists: predict the climax if you can

10 Jun 2026 12:31 pm
Army chief Upendra Dwivedi reviews operational preparedness at Northern Command in Jammu and Kashmir

The visit forms part of the Armys ongoing focus on transformation, networking and data-centric warfare capabilities to strengthen operational effectiveness and preparedness

10 Jun 2026 12:31 pm
The Cat in the Hat trailer: Bill Haders wild new take on Dr. Seuss iconic trickster

Warner Bros. Pictures Animations first theatrical feature under its current banner sends the beloved feline on a globe-spanning mission of imagination and chaos

10 Jun 2026 12:30 pm
Left parties block NH in Vijayawada over fuel, gas price hikes

Protesters accuse the Central and State governments of burdening the public through excessive taxation on petroleum products

10 Jun 2026 12:28 pm
Markets, streets deserted in different parts of PoK after JAACs protest call

JAAC has been staging protests demanding subsidised flour and electricity. The group was outlawed on Friday (June 5, 2026) by authorities, citing concerns over public order and security

10 Jun 2026 12:28 pm
Ahmedabad Air India plane crash tragedy to teamwork: Gujarat's emergency response sets model of coordination

On June 12 last year, the London-bound Air India flight AI-171 crashed into the hostel complex of BJ Medical College in the Meghaninagar area moments after taking off

10 Jun 2026 12:25 pm
SIR in Karnataka: 96.27% voter mapping completed in Yadgir district

The 2002 electoral rolls have been considered as the benchmark, and compared with the existing 2025 electoral rolls through a mapping process

10 Jun 2026 12:19 pm
Bombay High Court restores pilots licence revoked 15 years ago, says DGCAs suspension order illegal

The Bench said the DGCAs licensing authority neither issued a show-cause notice to Jeetendra Krishna Varma nor granted him a hearing in person before taking the decision to suspend his licence

10 Jun 2026 12:15 pm
Whalefall trailer: Austin Abrams is trapped inside a giant sperm whale in new survival thriller

Austin Abrams stars in Brian Duffields survival thriller as a young diver trapped inside a giant sperm whale in one of 2026s most unusual high-concept films

10 Jun 2026 12:14 pm
Pudu Robotics and Robobee Forge Strategic Partnership with Denner for Major Robotic Cleaning Deployment Across Swiss Stores

Autonomous rollout of 200 PUDU CC1 robots transforms supermarket cleaning through human-robot collaboration, advancing the retailers modernization agenda.

10 Jun 2026 12:09 pm
Punjab on path to becoming startup hub of India, says CM Mann; distributes seed grants worth 1.07 crore

Under the Punjab Startup & Industrial Policy 2026, seed grant assistance has been enhanced from 3 lakh to 5 lakh

10 Jun 2026 12:07 pm
943 players take part in FIDE chess tournament at VIT-AP University

The Amaravati FIDE Rating Chess Tournament was organised by VIT-AP University and Andhra Chess Association

10 Jun 2026 12:05 pm
The revolt within: Why Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir is restless again

Reports emerged of violence against protesters in the Rawalakot area, during which one protester, a local trader, was killed on June 5

10 Jun 2026 11:59 am