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Eight workers killed in molten iron accident at Vizag Steel Plant

According to officials, the accident occurred while molten iron, heated to around 1,600 degrees Celsius, was being moved in a bucket by a crane

8 Jun 2026 8:53 pm
Govt cuts PM Ujjwalasubsidy as domestic LPG cylinder cost surpasses 1,600

Currently, a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder costs 942 for the general consumer and 642 for the Ujjwala household in Delhi

8 Jun 2026 8:52 pm
As Mamata Fashions INDIA Bloc Agitation in Delhi, Her Own MPs Blueprint a Shift to NDA

The TMC currently has 28 Lok Sabha MPs, with one vacancy following the death of Basirhat MP Haji Nurul Islam.

8 Jun 2026 8:52 pm
India expands nuclear stockpile to 190 warheads, focuses on long-range China targeting capabilities: SIPRI

India retains position as 5th largest military spender; accounts for 8.2 per cent of global arms imports as defence spending rises, said Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) 2026 report

8 Jun 2026 7:42 pm
West Bengal restores general consent for CBI probes against central government employees

The consent, effective immediately, enables the CBI to probe offences involving central government personnel and CPSU staff, while cases involving West Bengal government employees still require specific written permission.

8 Jun 2026 7:42 pm
Six workers killed in molten iron accident at Vizag Steel Plant

According to officials, the accident occurred while molten iron, heated to around 1,600 degrees Celsius, was being moved in a bucket by a crane

8 Jun 2026 7:32 pm
Andhra govt explores trade, investment opportunities with Malaysia

The discussions covered cooperation in processed foods, spices, rice, marine products, aquaculture, semiconductors, electric vehicles, machinery, renewable energy, healthcare, digital infrastructure, and tourism

8 Jun 2026 7:22 pm
CBI registers FIR in 397 crore Tamil Nadu transformer procurement scam

The FIR was registered pursuant to a Madras High Court order directing a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the procurement of 45,000 distribution transformers, which the Supreme Court later declined to stay

8 Jun 2026 6:53 pm
TN electricity board to fill 15,000 posts, introduces new anti-corruption tender policy

The minister also unveiled a new three-committee tender evaluation system aimed at curbing corruption and reducing procurement costs by up to 35 per cent.

8 Jun 2026 6:42 pm
Kochi court allows ED access to SFIO documents in CMRL money laundering case

The case stems from an SFIO probe into alleged fictitious expenses and financial irregularities at CMRL

8 Jun 2026 5:59 pm
Dharavi project to follow Singapore and Hong Kong housing development model: Fadnavis

The project is a massive urban renewal initiative aimed at transforming the slum colony in central Mumbai into a modern, integrated township

8 Jun 2026 5:52 pm
20 TMC MPs write to Speaker backing NDA, triggering split in partys Lok Sabha unit

The move follows recent dissent within the partys West Bengal Assembly unit and raises questions about Mamata Banerjees grip over the organisation.

8 Jun 2026 5:02 pm
Adityanath sets target of over 2 GW additional data centre capacity in UP by 2030

At present, six data centre parks and two standalone data centre units are operational in the state, while work is progressing on a committed capacity of 644 MW

8 Jun 2026 7:52 am
LPG price hike inevitable due to global crisis: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

We also feel very sad and sorry about the hike in gas cylinder prices, but before criticising, everyone should understand the situation in the entire world, Joshi said

7 Jun 2026 9:51 pm
NTA releases NEET-UG 2026 re-exam city intimation slip; test on June 21

Re-examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode from 2 pm to 5:15 pm across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad

7 Jun 2026 5:41 pm
Tamil Nadu govt launches 24x7 online document registration system

Facility enables people to register documents online from anywhere at any time without visiting a sub-registrars office

7 Jun 2026 3:31 pm
LPG price raised by 29 per 14.2-kg cylinder

This is the second increase in three months as state-owned fuel retailers continue to grapple with elevated global energy costs

7 Jun 2026 7:11 am
Cockroach Janta Party holds protest in Delhi, seeks Pradhans resignation

Ladakhs former BJP MP Sonam Wangchuk, who has since quit the party, also attended the protest and extended his support to CJP

6 Jun 2026 7:28 pm
Four former AIADMK ministers join TVK

Udumalai K Radhakrishnan, M C Sampath, Kadambur C Raju and N R Sivapathi join TVK

6 Jun 2026 1:38 pm
KTR seeks probe into alleged 1,600 crore Singareni coal disappearance

In a letter to Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy, KTR questioned discrepancies between official stock records and the physical availability of coal at multiple mines.

6 Jun 2026 10:28 am
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes Himachal Pradeshs Chamba district

No immediate reports of casualties or property damage were available, and authorities were assessing the situation.

6 Jun 2026 10:18 am
Karnataka CM says Ramalinga Reddy resignation crisis resolved after talks

Reddy quit the Cabinet after alleging that a promise to assign him the Bengaluru Development portfolio was not fulfilled when portfolios were allocated in the newly formed government.

6 Jun 2026 10:08 am
How Gujarat is writing Indias copper self-reliance story

India does not have a copper shortage; it has a copper strategy shortage and the window to fix it is narrowing

6 Jun 2026 9:28 am
TTD launches Srivari Vaidya Seva programme to attract volunteer doctors worldwide

TTD plans to expand the initiative in the future to attract more experts and strengthen medical services.

6 Jun 2026 8:18 am
2017 actress assault case victim moves Kerala HC for fresh probe into alleged memory card access

The petition alleges that the memory card was accessed three times between 2018 and 2021 and claims that the incident violated her privacy, dignity and right to justice under Article 21 of the Constitution

6 Jun 2026 8:00 am
UPERC approves Uttar Pradesh power purchase from Tata Power-Bhutan hydro project

The power is proposed to be sourced at a flat tariff of 6.75 per unit for 30 years, with a power sale agreement expected to be signed soon.

6 Jun 2026 7:38 am
Tamil Nadu cash-for-jobs scam: FIR registered following High Court direction

The probe traces its origins to a petition by AIADMK MP I S Inbadurai, who sought a DVAC investigation into alleged bribery and irregularities in departmental recruitments flagged by the Enforcement Directorate

6 Jun 2026 7:18 am
India remains fastest-growing major economy despite global uncertainty : PM Modi on latest GDP numbers

Modi said that India achieved a 7.7% growth rate in FY26, with a 7.8% expansion in Q4, highlighting the effectiveness of his governments reforms, infrastructure development, and welfare measures

5 Jun 2026 9:57 pm
Congress seeks answers from govt over alleged 15.15 lakh-crore revenue misrepresentation at Rajesh Exports

The party also sought clarification on whether any complaints, whistleblower inputs or regulatory red flags relating to the company had been brought to the governments attention before SEBI launched its investigation.

5 Jun 2026 8:17 pm
Defence ministry ends BDL monopoly, opens tactical missile production to private firms

At least four private firms have been onboarded to become development-cum-production partners for indigenous tactical missiles emerging from the DRDO stable

5 Jun 2026 6:47 pm
Karnataka cabinet faces first jolt as Ramalinga Reddy quits over portfolio allocation

Ramalinga Reddy stated that he had previously been promised the Bengaluru Development portfolio, a key position that has now been given to Krishna Byre Gowda

5 Jun 2026 2:17 pm
Kerala to take Responsible Tourism to next level: Minister Vishnunadh

Government to consider long-pending demand to grant industry status to tourism, says minister

5 Jun 2026 12:31 pm
Ramalinga Reddy quits Karnataka Cabinet after being denied Bengaluru Development portfolio

The move marks an early setback for Chief Minister D K Shivakumars newly formed government, despite last-minute efforts by the Congress leadership to persuade Reddy to reconsider.

5 Jun 2026 11:17 am
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar allocates portfolios to 13 ministers

Shivakumar retains key departments including Finance and Cabinet Affairs

5 Jun 2026 10:37 am
Goa to impose fine of up to 1 crore for hill cutting

Rane told reporters that a fine of 50 lakh would be imposed for the first instance, which will be increased to 75 lakh for the second and 1 crore for the third

5 Jun 2026 9:47 am
Bengaluru to launch global water innovation network

Bengaluru Global Water Innovation Network is designed to function on a self-sustaining financial model by combining international grants, private sector partnerships, and subscription-based memberships

4 Jun 2026 9:46 pm
AP Cabinet clears State Aviation Policy 2026

Approves new Excise guidelines for setting up beach shacks in Visakhapatnam and Cheerala to boost tourism

4 Jun 2026 8:26 pm
Centre asks states to nominate civil servants for knowledge-sharing program at Statue of Unity

The move came following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's observation during the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries held in December 2025 at NITI Aayog here

4 Jun 2026 4:06 pm
Malviya Nagar fire: Delhi govt to pay 10 lakh ex-gratia to kin of deceased, 5 lakh to seriously injured

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met people who were admitted to the Max Saket hospital, and directed officials to ensure best treatment and provide all help needed by them.

4 Jun 2026 2:16 pm
Odisha explores digital donation platform for devotees of Puri Jagannath temple

The proposal also includes discussions on tax exemption and cyber fraud safeguards

4 Jun 2026 1:06 pm
Kerala CM pushes for fiscal reforms in White Paper, risks political backlash

Suggests changes affecting government employees, likely setting stage for a bruising political battle with the Opposition

4 Jun 2026 12:56 pm
Global Travel Meet begins in Kovalam with focus on South Kerala circuits

Inaugurating the event, Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John said the government would address the long-pending demand for granting industry status to the tourism sector

4 Jun 2026 12:26 pm
White Paper on Keralam's finances reveals public debt of 5.07 lakh crore, pending liabilities of 48,733 crore

The report noted that capital expenditure on development remains among the lowest in the country

4 Jun 2026 12:06 pm
PM Modi to unveil projects worth 22,655-cr across Gujarat, Daman & Lakshadweep

The Prime Minister is expected to launch projects worth around 18,800 crore in Surat, 2,970 crore in Daman and 885 crore in Lakshadweep spanning roads, power transmission, industrial infrastructure, healthcare, civil aviation, etc.

4 Jun 2026 10:56 am
PM Modi in Gujarat on 5 June: Will inaugurate and lay foundation stone for National Highway Projects worth 12,421 crore

PM Modi will inaugurate two packages of the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway and lay the foundation stone for four key highway projects

4 Jun 2026 8:46 am
India shifting towards long-cycle defence drone procurement

Tactical drones, loitering munitions and other unmanned systems could collectively exceed $2 billion over the next 18 to 24 months

3 Jun 2026 8:35 pm
G Parameshwara: Karnatakas new Deputy CM was once an athlete, then a scientist

The 74-year-old leader is a trusted organisational hand of the Congress and one of its most prominent Dalit faces in Karnataka

3 Jun 2026 7:16 pm
Defence ministry evaluates incentives for indigenous military-grade material sourcing in DAP 2026

A similar attempt was made when DAP 2020 was getting formulated but it could not find a mention in the Procedure owing to the prevailing situations at that point of time, sources said

3 Jun 2026 6:45 pm
CIK raids multiple locations across Kashmir in terror recruitment, radicalisation case

The intensified crackdown has involved raids, arrests and the seizure of financial records, electronic devices and other materials suspected to be linked to militant activities

3 Jun 2026 6:35 pm