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Lionel Messi statue in Kolkata, found to be structurally unstable, removed over safety concerns

The move by the newly elected BJP government came after local residents alerted the authorities when the statue was seen swaying in the wind

1 Jun 2026 10:26 pm
U.K. blocks visit by two left-wing U.S. political commentators

The U.K. Home Office confirmed to The Hindu that the travel authorisations for both individuals were cancelled because their presence would not be conducive to the public good

1 Jun 2026 10:24 pm
HC orders inquiry into amassing of 800 crore of Chettinad family money by educationist Meena Muthiahs employee

Justice Mohammed Shaffiq directs Greater Chennai Commissioner of Police to take appropriate action on the complaint lodged against Karuppan Chetty by V. Palaniappan

1 Jun 2026 10:22 pm
Pedestrian corridor with utility ducts planned at a cost of 71.9 cr. in Tondiarpet

The project includes provision for underground ducts to carry electric cables, drinking water and sewer pipelines, and data network lines

1 Jun 2026 10:20 pm
Centre backtracking on draft agreed on May 22: Sonam Wangchuk

May 22 meeting agreed that elected representatives will have supreme powers over bureaucracy; however, the draft shown to leaders was not the same, he says

1 Jun 2026 10:19 pm
Patidar eyes a hat-trick after best birthday gift

It is the best gift. Nothing can be better than this to win the IPL for two successive years, says Patidar

1 Jun 2026 10:19 pm
BSF, BGB to hold Director General-level talks next week

First such meeting following formation of new government under Bangladesh Nationalist Party in neighbouring country and after BJP came to power in West Bengal for first time.

1 Jun 2026 10:14 pm
I came to know about my brothers death only through Google search: Himachal Pradesh accident victims sister

A tourist taxi carrying seven visitors from Bengaluru and a local driver is feared to have plunged into a deep gorge along the treacherous Bairagarh-Sach Pass-Killar road in the remote Churah subdivision of Himachal Pradeshs Chamba district on the night of May 29, leaving all eight occupants feared dead

1 Jun 2026 10:06 pm
End-user public cloud spending in India to surpass $17 billion in 2026

Gartner predicts that by 2030, over 60% of enterprises will perform intensive AI model activity in one cloud but leverage it with their data in another, up from less than 10% today

1 Jun 2026 10:05 pm
Meeting with Rahul for final call on cabinet formation today

Lobbying for ministerial berths reaches crescedo as most leaders camp in Delhi

1 Jun 2026 10:04 pm
Supreme Court seeks Centres response on plea over non-compliance with disability panels recommendations

The plea sought the top courts intervention to address existing gaps in the functioning of these oversight bodies and ensure meaningful protection of disability rights across India

1 Jun 2026 10:04 pm
Watch: What is changing for UPI and LPG from June 1, 2026? Everything to know

June 1, 2026, brings several important changes that could affect your daily finances, digital payments and household expenses.

1 Jun 2026 10:00 pm
Release of 14 abducted Kukis cancelled after protests in Manipur

The United Naga Council had issued a statement earlier in the day, proposing the release of the 14 hostages at 2 p.m. on June 1, 2026

1 Jun 2026 9:54 pm
Residents of Tambaram Corporation shocked by arbitrary revision of water tax

Tambaram City Municipal Corporation has been levying water charges of 50.50 per month, but from April this year, the Corporation, without any prior intimation to consumers, has revised the charges to 150.50 per month

1 Jun 2026 9:54 pm
Twelve years of dedication, a legacy of achievement

The fact that Narendra Modis Prime Ministership and his government have been in place for 12 years is a direct indication of the publics steadfast faith in him

1 Jun 2026 9:54 pm
Watch: Supreme Court refuses CBT mode for NEET-UG 2026 re-test

The Supreme Court of India has declined to direct the National Testing Agency to conduct the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination in a computer-based test (CBT) format, observing that changing the mode at this stage would create practical difficulties.

1 Jun 2026 9:53 pm
District administration takes elaborate preventive measures to mitigate natural disasters, says DC

Incident commanders are appointed in urban and rural local bodies to respond to emergencies and be in regular touch with district control room

1 Jun 2026 9:48 pm
Trinamool MLAs facing threats, not being allowed to attend party meetings: Mamata

The statement comes a day after only one fourth of MLAs showed up at a party meeting which led to the event being called off

1 Jun 2026 9:47 pm
Watch: Iran suspends talks as Israel widens Lebanon offensive | Above the Fold | 01.06.2026

From West Bengals cabinet expansion to while Israels military pushes deeper into Lebanon amid ceasefire talks, we look at the major stories of the day. We also look at key changes to UPI and LPG distribution, the hostage crisis in Manipur, the start of SIR enumeration in four States, and actor-turned-politician Vijays first major public address.

1 Jun 2026 9:46 pm
Close call as roof of building on school campus in Kerala capital collapses

Structure in the compound of Central High School, Attakulangara, housed district project office of Samagra Shiksha Kerala. No casualties were reported in accident that occurred on Monday evening

1 Jun 2026 9:44 pm
Traffic diversion for CMs event leave commuters stranded in Tiruchi

Many had walk long distance as buses were diverted or stopped midway; students, women and daily wage-earners bear the brunt as police divert vehicles as part of security arrangement

1 Jun 2026 9:40 pm
Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry assumes charge as Chief of Central Air Command

The highly accomplished officer has extensive experience in operational, staff, and diplomatic assignments

1 Jun 2026 9:40 pm
Will use every constitutional means available to make our voices heard: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke

Mr. Dipke said he would return to India on June 6 and seek permission for a protest at Jantar Mantar, the CJPs first major planned public mobilisation

1 Jun 2026 9:39 pm
Russian strikes kill one, wound two dozen in Ukraine

The Ukrainian air force said Russian forces had launched 265 combat drones in the barrage, and that its air defence units had downed 228 of the unmanned aerial vehicles

1 Jun 2026 9:35 pm
When students go on vacation, Chennai Metro Rail suffers a dent in ridership

Metro Rail saw an 11.5% decline in ridership over the past two months, averaging three lakh passengers every day in April and 2.90 lakh in May, compared to 3.28 lakh in March; the drop is attributed to the exam season and summer vacations, as school and college students make up nearly 30% of the total commuters

1 Jun 2026 9:33 pm
Govt does not foresee any supply pressure on edible oil: Official

C. Shikha, Joint Secretary at the Dept of Food and Public Distribution told reporters that Indias imports of edible oil were largely from unaffected trade routes as indian Ocean and Strait of Malacca.

1 Jun 2026 9:28 pm
DSC sports quota recruitment done transparently, says official

The entire process was conducted through a technology-driven online system, eliminating the scope for middlemen, external influence or irregularities, asserts Special Chief Secretary for Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture

1 Jun 2026 9:25 pm