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Two protests, two responses: Delhi stays calm as Haryana turns water cannons on youth Congress demonstrators

In Kurukshetra, Congress Lok Sabha MP Deepender Hooda led the demonstration, demanding resignation of the Union Education Minister over the NEET paper leak and alleged irregularities in CBSE examination.

7 Jun 2026 2:39 am
Some forces trying to push countrys youths towards negative politics: BJP chief Nitin Nabin

Some forces are trying to make the country's youths anti-establishment, Mr. Nabin said during an interaction with intellectuals in Ranchi.

7 Jun 2026 2:24 am
Versatile actor Salim Kumar passes away aged 57

He had been rushed to a private hospital with fever and shortness of breath in the early hours of June 6, and placed on ventilator support

7 Jun 2026 1:28 am
Chennai Corporation Commissioner orders officials to expedite work on new council hall

G.S. Sameeran also inspected the gymnasium and parking lot on the premises of Ripon Buildings and ordered officials to improve maintenance of the facilities

7 Jun 2026 1:04 am
Salim Kumar: the ultimate meme king

For three years after winning the National Award in 2011, the genial actor had stayed away from silver screen due to poor health. Yet he remained alive in public memory, thanks largely to memes that liberally drew on his image and witty dialogues, giving them a sharp satirical edge

7 Jun 2026 12:58 am
LPG price hiked by 29 per 14.2-kg cylinder

The increase follows a 60-per-cylinder hike on March 7 after the conflict in West Asia disrupted global energy supplies and drove up international fuel prices.

7 Jun 2026 12:40 am
From ignominy, Salim Kumar took firm strides to national acclaim

In 1997, he was dropped from a film for his lack of acting prowess. Thirteen years later, the National Film Award came his way through Adaminte Makan Abu. Salim Kumar, who has acted in 250-odd films, was a lively presence in the Malayalam film industry for three decades, switching effortlessly from comedy to character roles.

7 Jun 2026 12:29 am
A mimicry artiste par excellence before taking over the film arena

The art brought Salim Kumar fame and made him a sought-after performer in the famed Kalabhavan troupe and in foreign shows; it paved the way for his entry into the film industry

7 Jun 2026 12:23 am
50-year struggle for drinking water worsens this summer for residents of Thiru.Vi.Ka. Nagar

Six streets of Thiru.Vi.Ka. Nagar rely on lorry-filled tanks, while neighbouring areas such as Sastri Nagar and Narasimha Nagar, and newly constructed apartment complexes receive continuous piped water. Heat has exacerbated the situation

7 Jun 2026 12:10 am
Driver held for illegal transport of river sand near Katpadi

The police said that the consignment was proceeding to Chengalpattu district for private contractors from Andhra Pradesh

7 Jun 2026 12:04 am
Seven stations in Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch yet to get Ticket Vending Machines

All the stations in this phase II stretch are ready for operation;the TVMs have been installed in 4 of 11 stations so far; remaining machines will be delivered in a week and installed before June-end, say CMRL officials; the machines are relevant as many commuters buy paper QR code tickets

7 Jun 2026 12:02 am
District administration gears up for southwest monsoon preparedness in Vellore, nearby districts

Revenue officials said that the pre-monsoon summer showers had ensured significant widespread rain in these districts, especially in areas around Jawadhu Hills like Jolarpet and Yelagiri Hills in Tirupattur

6 Jun 2026 11:58 pm
Three arrested in Chebrolu double murder case

The bodies of a woman and her mother were found in a cashew orchard in Eluru district on May 29

6 Jun 2026 11:42 pm
Revenue staff seek adequate budget to meet routine requirements

They also call for establishment of a dedicated Revenue Academy to provide continuous training to enhance professional competence and improve public service delivery

6 Jun 2026 11:38 pm
History-sheeter arrested for assaulting man, son

Shyamkumar alias Thakaraparambu Kuttan, attacked Rajesh Kumar and his son, who questioned him for blocking the road

6 Jun 2026 11:33 pm
Scheduled Caste, minority wings of Congress plan joint stir against atrocities

MPs, MLAs, and community representatives from across the country would participate in the July 20 rally, Rajendra Pal Gautam, head of the SC department, and Rajya Sabha member Imran Pratapgarhi, who heads the minority department, said at a press conference following a joint convention of the two departments.

6 Jun 2026 11:33 pm
Serve society with compassion, Governor exhorts medical graduates

Expressing concern over shortage of healthcare professionals in the country, Abdul Nazeer calls for greater investment and strategic allocation of resources in the healthcare sector

6 Jun 2026 11:29 pm
IndiGo flight from Singapore delayed after bird hit in Vijayawada

The aircraft that suffered a bird hit during landing at Gannavaram reported no damage, says official

6 Jun 2026 11:27 pm
NCP (SP) MP Sule vows to bring bill to stop horse trading in elections

Will move a bill in Parliament seeking structural changes to the electoral process; allegations of horse-trading during elections must stop, says NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule

6 Jun 2026 11:26 pm
Five killed, two injured as car rams truck in Gujarats Morbi

Condition of two injured persons reported to be serious

6 Jun 2026 11:23 pm
CJP founder applied for permission at Delhi airport, got it within minutes

After analysing the chatter on social media and getting a sense of the situation on the ground, it was felt that refusing permission may have led to some protesters storming the venue or the police station; the confrontation would have further fuelled the anger among the youth, government sources say

6 Jun 2026 11:16 pm
Amid global uncertainties, PM discusses measures to boost economic growth

Various reforms to improve ease of living and ease of doing business were also discussed, official sources said

6 Jun 2026 11:08 pm
State board students dominate CET toppers list

Among the top ten rank holders in all the seven streams, a majority of them are from the state board colleges

6 Jun 2026 11:03 pm
There was no way to raise our grievances within Trinamool, says Ritabrata Banerjee

Rebel Trinamool leader Ritabrata Banerjee says the grassroots party created by Mamata Banerjee has been hijacked by Abhishek Banerjee and corporate brokers; he rejects allegations that the BJP engineered the split, and reiterates that his faction will remain anti-BJP; he also hints at a possible rebellion among Trinamool MPs, saying courage is contagious, it will travel from Kolkata to Delhi too

6 Jun 2026 10:59 pm
India, Nepal can decisively shift trajectory of bilateral ties to achieve full potential: Jaishankar

Nepal wants to pursue result-driven diplomacy with India, its most important partner, says Nepal FM; strong complementarities between the current governments in Delhi, Kathmandu, says EAM

6 Jun 2026 10:55 pm
Watch: Cockroach Janta Party protests at Jantar Mantar, seeks resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke led a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 6, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in competitive and school examinations.

6 Jun 2026 10:52 pm
Madras HC orders completion of pending inquiry in illegal sand mining case involving Kerala man

The judges also direct the CB-CID to ensure the conclusion of the trial in the case at the earliest

6 Jun 2026 10:50 pm
Firm action necessary to curb law and order issues: Vasan

Speaking to reporters in Erode, he questions the effectiveness of measures being taken to tackle crimes since the new government took charge

6 Jun 2026 10:45 pm