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Karnataka to deploy 2,000 AI-ready KEO PCs to boost rural digital learning

The initiative is part of a broader plan to cover 239 taluks and bridge the digital divide in the state

10 Jun 2026 7:36 pm
NHRC issues notice to Gujarat over death of four workers in Surat septic tank incident

Acting on media reports, the Commission took suo motu cognisance of the incident, citing safety violations and human rights concerns, and sought a report within two weeks on the investigation status and compensation details

10 Jun 2026 7:26 pm
Cabinet adopts a resolution to back Modis vision of Viksit Bharat@2047

In a strong endorsement of the governments political and developmental agenda, the Cabinet expressed its full support for Modis leadership in building a developed India by 2047 and lauded his tireless dedication to public service.

10 Jun 2026 5:56 pm
Bharti Airtel deploys over 2,900 new 5G sites across northern India

The expansion covers 77 districts and provides high-speed services to over 28.6 million customers, including those in urban centres, towns and rural areas

10 Jun 2026 4:59 pm
Bihar transfers 1,100 pension to over 94 lakh beneficiaries under social security schemes

The transfer was made as part of a programme marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing the longest tenure as an elected prime minister

10 Jun 2026 4:36 pm
Defence ministry inks 449-crore deal for 20 Global Navigation Satellite System jammers for Navy

The contract has been signed under the 'Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)' category, the ministry said

10 Jun 2026 4:26 pm
Kerala Cabinet approves free travel for women on KSRTCs ordinary services initially

Satheesan said the scheme will be expanded in phases after KSRTC improves its revenue generation and financial position

10 Jun 2026 4:26 pm
Centre approves Rs 1,359 crore four-lane Nagaur-Bikaner highway project in Rajasthan

The upgrade is also likely to create new investment and employment opportunities in Nagaur, Bikaner and nearby regions, aligning with the states Viksit Rajasthan vision.

10 Jun 2026 4:26 pm
HD Deve Gowda denies JD(S)-BJP rift, says NDA bond will continue till his last breath

He reaffirmed his personal equation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the NDA alliance would continue.

10 Jun 2026 3:56 pm
West Bengal Cabinet: Newly sworn-in ministers get portfolios; finance for Swapan Dasgupta, industries for Tapas Roy

As part of the latest portfolio allocation, journalist-turned-politician Jagannath Chattopadhyay, who won the Suri Assembly seat in Birbhum district, has been given the responsibility of the states higher education department.

10 Jun 2026 3:36 pm
Bharathiraja, the towering titan who injected rural realism into Tamil cinema, dies at 84

The National Award-winning filmmaker succumbed to prolonged age-related ailments and respiratory complications, and passed away at his home early Wednesday morning

10 Jun 2026 11:45 am
Gujarat records over 5.96 lakh Lakhpati Didis, marking strong progress in Women's Economic Empowerment

The Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company has identified 10 lakh potential Lakhpati Didis, of whom 5.96 lakh have already been recognised

10 Jun 2026 9:55 am
PMLA case: Martin family challenges attachment of properties worth Rs 456 crore

The petitioners have filed 39 appeals challenging orders of the Appellate Tribunal and Adjudicating Authority, which upheld the Enforcement Directorates attachment of assets in the alleged lottery scam case.

9 Jun 2026 10:33 pm
AP to release monthly GSDP growth data across sectors

An AI Taskforce will be set up to analyse real-time economic growth: CM Naidu

9 Jun 2026 9:23 pm
Congress slams BJP over rejection of Meenakshi Natarajans Rajya Sabha nomination

Senior Congress leaders alleged political interference and vote chori, and a delegation approached the Election Commission to file a petition over the issue

9 Jun 2026 9:03 pm
Quest Global raises pregnancy loss support at workplaces

Calls on corporates to recognise this workplace reality and extend support services

9 Jun 2026 8:43 pm
PMI Kerala Awards celebrate innovation, green projects and AI-driven transformation

BPCL, UST, H&R Block and other organisations received top honours across multiple categories during the event held in Kochi

9 Jun 2026 7:53 pm
Plea in SC seeks CBI probe against TVK leader, former AIADMK MLAs over alleged horse-trading

The petitioner has also sought guidelines to prevent post-election defections and restrictions on the former MLAs contesting bypolls until such rules are framed

9 Jun 2026 6:33 pm
Tamil Nadu Speaker drops action against 21 AIADMK MLAs who backed TVK government

The move follows a request from AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami after rival factions reconciled.

9 Jun 2026 6:33 pm
Maharashtra clears Navi Mumbai Metro expansion to connect Pendhar with international airport

The plans include a six-lane tunnel and elevated corridor between Ghodbunder Road and Bhayandar, along with expansion of Navi Mumbai Metro connectivity to the international airport.

9 Jun 2026 6:04 pm
Vizag Steel Plant accident: Families of deceased regular employees to get 1.72 cr each, says Deputy CM

Also, the families of contract workers killed in the Vizag Steel Plant blast will receive 45.75 lakh each as compensation, Pawan Kalyan said

9 Jun 2026 5:43 pm
ED summons Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter for questioning in PMLA case

Officials said Veena has been asked to depose at the central agency's zonal office here on June 12

9 Jun 2026 4:53 pm
Haryana launches auto-mutation system to make land records faster and transparent

The reform has reduced pending mutation cases by over 90 per cent in six months, making property ownership updates faster and more transparent

9 Jun 2026 3:53 pm
Bihar government sets 30-day deadline for industry approvals to boost investment

If authorities fail to decide within the deadline, proposals will automatically receive deemed clearance under the new system

9 Jun 2026 3:43 pm
Indias first defence land solar project gets MoD approval in Sitapur

Defence Ministry has identified over 45,900 acres that can be utilised for setting up renewable energy projects.

9 Jun 2026 3:33 pm
Ministry, NTA, NMC officials to appear before par panel on health tomorrow over NEET re-exam

Officials from key ministries and agencies will update MPs on the June 21 test and related issues.

9 Jun 2026 3:23 pm
Tamil Nadu assures support for HD Hyundai's proposed shipyard project

Guidance Tamil Nadu, the state governments nodal agency for investment promotion, said the ministers visit was a signal of continuity, confidence and commitment to industry

9 Jun 2026 3:06 pm
TN CM to launch Singappen Special Force for women protection

The dedicated police unit will monitor public places, identifying vulnerable spots and taking remedial steps

9 Jun 2026 10:33 am
TN: Met dept predicts heavy rain in 10 districts, no relief for Chennai and other coastal areas

Cuddalore district recorded a maximum temperature of 40.7 degrees Celsius on Monday, followed by Chennai, which registered 40.4 degrees Celsius

9 Jun 2026 9:53 am
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
From harvest to consumption: Why post-harvest management is central to food safety

Strengthening post-harvest management is not only an economic necessity, but also a critical component of a resilient, sustainable and safe food system

7 Jun 2026 9:32 am
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