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India could be on the radar for AstraZenecas oral GLP-1 drug: MD

AstraZenecas MD hints at Indias potential inclusion in global trials for its promising oral GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drug.

19 Jun 2026 7:48 pm
PM Modi to witness commissioning of 3 indigenous Navy platforms in Kolkata

Together, they reflect the Navys balanced approach to capability development, strengthening blue-water operations, enhancing maritime domain awareness, and securing coastal waters against evolving threats, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday

19 Jun 2026 7:28 pm
SC declares the right to walk carefree on footpaths a fundamental right

The apex court judgment said walking powered the Freedom Struggle, politics and social reforms, but is yet to be recognised as a fundamental right; Asks government to frame a law to protect walkers on footpaths; Establish a regulator

19 Jun 2026 7:27 pm
TN government to set up five renewable energy zones to accelerate solar, wind projects

These zones will also handle implementation of battery energy storage system projects, and solar projects such as PM-Kusum and PM rooftop solar

19 Jun 2026 6:48 pm
Kerala budget proposes dedicated gold corridor in Kochi-Thrissur belt

The initiative aims to strengthen value addition within the State, create skilled employment opportunities, and position Kerala as a global centre for jewellery design, manufacturing, and trade

19 Jun 2026 4:28 pm
NCW issues advisory to States, calls for mandatory POSH audits and robust workplace safety mechanisms nationwide

The Commission has advised all States and Union Territories to establish dedicated POSH Monitoring Cells or digital compliance dashboards to track implementation of the POSH Act

19 Jun 2026 4:28 pm
LG Saxena orders ban on single-use plastics, littering across Ladakh

Individuals, commercial establishments and institutions, including hotels and eateries, found using, selling or storing single-use plastics will face a penalty of 10,000

19 Jun 2026 4:18 pm
Shah calls for active use of technology across chain of investigation, prosecution and conviction

Shah stressed the need for imparting training for using the tools under the new criminal laws to produce only necessary evidence in the charge sheet which confirms the role of a criminal

19 Jun 2026 4:08 pm
Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking CBI probe into alleged TVK horse-trading

The Apex court said political defections alone cannot amount to criminal misconduct without proof of unlawful transactions.

19 Jun 2026 1:11 pm
Keralam unveils revised deficit-budget, bets on port-led growth to create jobs

Projecting cumulative deficit of 1,504 crore after accommodating additional expenditure of 1,080.95 crore sans big-ticket resource mobilisation

19 Jun 2026 12:38 pm
Kerala Budget: Farmers hail higher support price for natural rubber

The increase was widely expected as the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) had promised a higher support price for rubber in its election manifesto.

19 Jun 2026 12:38 pm
Keralam Budget 2026-27: UDF govt allocates funds for higher education, MSMEs, healthcare, infrastructure

The government further announced the establishment of a Global Job Watch Tower aimed at improving employment opportunities and labour market planning

19 Jun 2026 11:02 am
Delhi High Court rejects Telegrams appeal against temporary blocking of app

In the ruling on Friday, Delhi High Court judge Tejas Karia said the government orders banning the app were reasoned orders and had strictly followed the legal procedure.

19 Jun 2026 10:58 am
Kerala Budget: CM Satheesan pledges New Kerala with inclusive growth in revised Budget 2026-27

Citing severe fiscal stress, hidden liabilities, lower remittances and inflation as key challenges before the government, the CM unveiled Mission Samudra to build a port-led economy, elevate the state as a global maritime and economic hub.

19 Jun 2026 10:38 am
Andhra ranks first in PM SHRI fund utilisation, claims Education Minister Lokesh

The PM SHRI scheme targets to upgrade 14,500 schools and is expected to benefit 1.8 million students

19 Jun 2026 10:38 am
BEST employees go on indefinite strike; public bus services hit in Mumbai

Striking employees allegedly prevented buses from leaving the depots, forcing commuters to rely on alternative modes of transport, such as autorickshaws, taxis, app-based cabs and the Metro, to reach their destinations during the morning rush hour

19 Jun 2026 10:18 am
TN CM Vijay to move Assembly resolution against Mekedatu dam

Karnataka was trying to implement the project unilaterally, and it should get the consent of other stakeholder States

19 Jun 2026 9:48 am
Maharashtra to set up MANTRA hub for intellectual property and research commercialisation

The centre is expected to begin operations from July 1 at the University of Mumbai.

19 Jun 2026 8:28 am
Andhra Pradesh set to emerge as key gold hub with 50-tonne reserves in Kurnool district

Officials said commercial mining has begun at Jonnagiri, with further exploration planned across remaining areas to expand output

19 Jun 2026 8:18 am
Gujarat expands Narmada water coverage, prepares crop contingency plans amid El Nino concerns

Over 300 lakes in North Gujarat to get Narmada supply as state readies contingency plans for farmers

18 Jun 2026 8:47 pm
Union Minister Pradhan reviews preparedness for NEET-UG re-exam, stresses on integrity, transparency

Pradhan said that the designated officers will reach all states to coordinate activities pertaining to the re-examination process

18 Jun 2026 7:38 pm
Southern States compete for Pixxels satellite factory after founder details Bengaluru land hurdles on X

The public observation regarding administrative and infrastructure challenges quickly caught the attention of regional government officials

18 Jun 2026 7:38 pm
AP SIPB clears new investment proposals worth 30,515 cr

CM Naidu called stronger support for start-ups and effective utilisation of the States innovation ecosystem through the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub

18 Jun 2026 7:27 pm
Modi to disburse incentives worth 2,400 cr to more than 15 lakh beneficiaries under PM-VBRY

He will credit incentives during an event at Vigyan Bhawan, said Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

18 Jun 2026 7:27 pm
Maharashtra govt, Germanys JWC GmbH sign agreement to boost business events in State

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Maharashtra Convention Bureau (MCB) and JWC GmbH in this regard

18 Jun 2026 6:27 pm
TN Govt not in favour of greenfield airport at Parandur; all options to be explored, says minister

The state government is against proceeding with the proposed greenfield airport at Parandur as it involves destruction of wetalands: Minister for Energy, Resources and Law Nirmal Kumar

18 Jun 2026 4:58 pm
Modi to disburse 2,400 crore under PM-VBRY on Friday

Modi will disburse the funds during an event at Vigyan Bhawan, the labour minister informed media persons

18 Jun 2026 4:28 pm
TN Governors address read in full in after a 3-year gap; Arlekar calls it a new era for TN Assembly

Smooth session signals thaw in ties between State government and Lok Bhavan

18 Jun 2026 4:04 pm
Home Minister Shah, US Ambassador Gor discuss strengthening security cooperation

This comes a day after the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France

18 Jun 2026 3:57 pm
India's C&I energy storage market to expand to 2231 GWh by 2032: IESA

The study details two growth scenarios: a Business-as-Usual path, with ESS reaching 22-23 GWh by 2032, and a Rapid Adoption scenario, in which market-friendly reforms and technological advances could propel installations to 31 GWh

18 Jun 2026 3:37 pm
Kerala Budget in focus as UDF faces tough fiscal choices

The revised Budget comes nearly two weeks after the government tabled a white paper on Keralas finances, painting a grim picture of mounting debt, unpaid liabilities and shrinking fiscal space

18 Jun 2026 3:17 pm
Bengaluru ranks second in Asia for AI Innovation

Ranking 15th globally in the Startup Ecosystem Index, Bengaluru continues to cement its position as Indias leading startup hub

18 Jun 2026 12:37 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly to pass resolution on financial devolution, says Governor

A Special Legal Committee will also be constituted to legally pursue the issue up to the Supreme Court, in order to secure fair financial devolution, Governor Rajendra Arlekar said

18 Jun 2026 11:17 am
Odisha approves Rs 76,612 crore investment proposals across 20 mega projects, to create over 50,000 jobs

Major investments include lab-grown diamond units, solar PV manufacturing facilities, EV-grade magnet production, integrated steel plants, and power projects

17 Jun 2026 10:47 pm
Gujarat govt signs 1 lakh cr funding pact with HUDCO for metro, expressways and Dholera projects

The funding is expected to support a range of projects including Ahmedabad Metro Rail Phases 2 and 3, expressways, sports infrastructure and the development of Dholera as a greenfield smart city

17 Jun 2026 9:57 pm
West Bengal FM Swapan Dasgupta meets Nirmala Sitharaman, Ashok Lahiri ahead of State Budget

The first Budget Session of the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly will commence on June 18

17 Jun 2026 9:08 pm
Thirteen States formulate green hydrogen policies; four in final stages: MNRE

The portal will facilitate transparent certification and regulatory compliance under the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India

17 Jun 2026 8:27 pm
Operation Tiger: Sena (UBT) split, Rajbhars SP exodus claim deepen opposition crisis

Political turmoil escalates as Shiv Sena (UBT) splits and Samajwadi Party faces defections, intensifying opposition challenges

17 Jun 2026 7:36 pm
Thangam Thennarasuchallenges TVK government to achieve lower annual borrowings in their term

Former finance minister of the state accuses the current TVK government of using White Paper to dodge poll promises

17 Jun 2026 7:17 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets tech leaders from Nasscom, Cognizant

Tamil Nadu CM engages with tech leaders to enhance collaboration and advance the states technology ecosystem and talent pipeline

17 Jun 2026 7:08 pm
Private sector push lifts defence production to record 1.78 lakh crore in FY26

Defence production in FY26 represents a 15.6 per cent growth over the previous fiscal years output of 1.54 lakh crore, says MoD

17 Jun 2026 6:56 pm
Where guns once roared, tourists now arrive

Keran, a once-volatile border village in Kashmir, now attracts tourists seeking scenic beauty and cultural experiences along the Line of Control

17 Jun 2026 6:26 pm
Tamil Nadu and IN-SPACe partner for a testing facility in Thoothukudi

The facility will serve as a manufacturing hub for launch vehicle components, satellite systems, propulsion systems, aerospace electronics, advanced composite structures, and other space hardware

17 Jun 2026 4:27 pm
Indias annual defence production surges to all-time high of 1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26

The milestone represents a 15% growth over the previous fiscal year's output of 1.54 lakh crore and a staggering 110 per cent increase since 2020-21 when the figure was 84,643 crore

17 Jun 2026 10:36 am
Revanth Reddy, Kishan Reddy spar over Rs 13,600 crore Hyderabad Metro loan

Kishan Reddy dismissed allegations of delaying the IRFC loan for Hyderabad Metro, saying the Centre has supported Telanganas projects, while Revanth Reddy sought a meeting with the Railway Minister to resolve the issue.

17 Jun 2026 9:56 am
Tamil Nadu pollution board drops scrutiny of Tata Electronics iPhone plant

Tata said independent tests and official analysis found no contamination, leading to closure of the case

16 Jun 2026 11:56 pm
Its not a white paper, its an empty paper, says former TN Finance Minister Thangam Thennarsu

The government has brought out the white paper to hide its lack of administrative expertise and inability to fulfil the promises it made to the people, Thennarsu said

16 Jun 2026 9:01 pm
Karnatakas Gruha Jyoti review sparks debate over voter-linked welfare

The controversy follows a six-month audit of the scheme, which provides free electricity to households consuming up to 200 units a month.

16 Jun 2026 8:36 pm
Ageing population and rising debt could push Tamil Nadu towards a fiscal trap, says White Paper

Much can be achieved in increasing the revenues of the State by plugging the leakages and corruption in revenue collecting departments, the report adds

16 Jun 2026 8:26 pm
Reactor Pressure Vessel installed at Unit 5 of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

RPVs are large, high-precision containment structures which houses the reactor core where the actual nuclear fission reaction takes place

16 Jun 2026 8:26 pm