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'Did PM spare a thought?': Rahul Gandhi on Modi's birthday wish to Dharmendra Pradhan, cites NEET-linked student deaths

Tirupati District Government Schools Achieve 96.60% Enrolment in Class I

Improved infrastructure, digital classrooms, English-medium instruction, free textbooks, uniforms, midday meals, and other welfare measures have

'BJP gang can't evade God's audit': Akhilesh after 8 arrests in Ram Temple donation row

Akhilesh claimed the unravelling of the case was only chapter one of the reckoning and that the fallout would only intensify, with the BJP and it

Mysuru police hold anti-drug rally, step up awareness drive

'He has capability': Raut hints at bigger role for Aaditya Thackeray amid Sena split

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut indicated a larger role for Aaditya Thackeray, citing his capability to lead the party forward amidst its second s

CWC inquiring into alleged sale of infant in Salem

25 sovereigns gold jewellery stolen from a house in Pudukottai

Tourists continue dangerous acts on road in Munnar

Despite repeated warnings and police cases, they continue riding atop vehicles and with doors open on the winding roads of the hill town; viral v

Oliver Kahn: FIFA World Cup Brings Extraordinary Talent and Passion

New Delhi, June 26: German football icon and Golden Ball winner Oliver Kahn believes that the FIFA World Cup is a tournament that showcases extra

Coimbatores 24x7 water supply project works set for completion in August

The entire system, from pumping water to overhead tanks to supplying households, is operated through an automated software-based system, reducing

Transformational growth prime focus of India-UK FTA: Piyush Goyal

The minister is in the UK on a three-day visit to review the preparedness of both countries for the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic

In Focus Podcast | Wimbledon 2026 preview: Is Sinner the overwhelming favourite yet again?

Nandan Bal previews Wimbledon 2026, analysing Jannik Sinners prospects, Carlos Alcarazs absence, and Serena Williams much-anticipated singles ret

A historic heat wave catches Europe's fashion industry unprepared

Paris Fashion Week attendees battled sweltering heat, with ice packs becoming the hottest accessory. Historic venues, lacking adequate air condit

Arrangements in place for Pulse Polio drive in Kerala on June 28

Over 19 lakh children under the age of five years will be given oral polio drops in the State. For this, 22,288 booths will be set up and 46,663

YSRCP alleges fertilizer shortage in Andhra Pradesh

While liquor is available even in remote areas, farmers are struggling to procure fertilizers, alleges party general secretary Nagi Reddy; he als

AMMA crisis: actor Ansiba fires fresh salvo through FB post, lodges police complaint against alleged victimisation

She says even a peoples representative and a great actor' were among those who targeted her

I still haven't paid myself a single dollar: Ex-Google, Microsoft techie quit Rs 4.2 crore job, now runs Rs 21.7 crore halal BBQ business in Texas

A former Google and Microsoft engineer, earning 4.2 crore annually, traded his lucrative tech career for a Texas barbecue restaurant. Despite the

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building

A startling incident unfolded in Beijing as a small aircraft seemingly collided with the city's tallest skyscraper, the CITIC Tower. Social media

Minister Anitha Urges Youth To Stay Away From Drugs

Anitha said nearly 3.5 to 4 crore people across the country were addicted to ganja and other narcotic substances, with adolescents aged 13 to 18

Indias FY27 GDP Growth Projected at 6.66.8% As Energy Markets Normalise: EY Report

Lower energy prices and strong domestic demand to support growth and inflation.

Congress members protest, condemn Centre over NEET question paper leak

The party members wanted Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to be removed for institutional failures in conducting entrance examinations

Union Minister Virendra Kumar Leads Pledge for a Drug-Free India with Participation of 1.31 Crore People

Haridwar, June 26: Union Minister Virendra Kumar led a significant event on Friday, where he administered an oath against substance abuse and ple

India seeing a Passport boom? Here are 10 interesting facts to know

Rajamouli Unveils Baahubali: The Eternal War at Annecy Film Festival 2026

S S Rajamouli reveals an exclusive look and further details of the upcoming animated feature film

Cab drivers seek withdrawal of strike ban at Bhogapuram airport

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 112.65 feet

Drugs on credit pushing abuse in Manipur: CM

At an event organised by the States Social Welfare Department, Yumnam Khemchand Singh says drug traffickers changed routes after the ethnic confl

Rallies, awareness programmes mark International Day against Drug Abuse

Start Run, Stop Drugs was the theme of the events held under the auspices of the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) and Prohibitio

Visakhapatnams MGCHRI ranked ninth among Indias top oncology hospitals

AP Targets 49.2 Lakh Children for Pulse Polio Drive

The National Immunisation Day campaign will be held on June 28, followed by intensive house-to-house verification and mop-up activities from June

Inflow into Mettur Dam falls

Xi Jinping Meets Cambodian Leader Hun Sen in Beijing

Beijing, June 26: Chinese Communist Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping met with Hun Sen, the President of the Cambodian Peoples Par

FIFA World Cup 2024: It's Mbappe vs Haaland tonight

Tonights games are Norway vs France, Senegal vs Iraq, while Early morning Games include Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia, Uruguay vs Spain, New Zealand

Electrical Steel Duty May Push Up Transformer Costs, Affect Grid Expansion: GTRI

The investigation, initiated on June 22, 2026, covers imports from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, while the injury analysis covers 2022-23 to

Suitcase-Sized Satellites Are Scanning For Greek Wildfires In A Global First

Greece is the first nation in the world to integrate a dedicated satellite array into its national wild firefighting system.

Quote of the Day by Frank Sinatra: The big lesson in life, baby, is The American singer's powerful advice to overcome life's challenges

Quote of the Day by Frank Sinatra: The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything. This timeless quote encourages people

The War on Free Speech: The Russian Resistance Against the Media Watch Dog

To understand the current restrictions, it is important to look at Russia's actions since the beginning of the Ukraine war

This dinosaur tree', which survived for 90 million years was found growing in a hidden canyon in Australia

Dinosaur tree found in Australia: A 'living fossil,' the Wollemi pine, once thought extinct, was rediscovered in Australia in 1994. This ancient

District Collector flagsoff anti-drug marathon in Namakkal

Psychology says people who eat healthy in the morning but crave junk food by dinner aren't just lacking willpower

Psychology says people who eat healthy early in the day but crave junk food by dinner may be influenced by decision fatigue, ego depletion, rewar

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Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can... Learn why genius sees what talent cannot his timeless quote explains the mindset behind extraordinary success

Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer continues to spark conversations because it challenges one of our biggest assumptions: Is talent enough t

Sribharat Bats For Sustainable Industrial Growth

Sribharat stressed the need to balance economic development with clean air, safe drinking water and conservation of natural resources

Yadagirigutta Temple EO Gets One-Year Extension

The government issued G.O. Rt. No. 896 to this effect. His re-employment will take effect from July 1, 2026, and continue for one year.

The Spiritual Source Code of the Chinese Communist Partys Strength

Beijing, June 26: The year 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Many are curious about how a sm

KUDA Chief Seeks Faster Completion of Warangal Bus Station

Venkatram Reddy said the government was prioritising projects that had been delayed or progressed slowly and was committed to completing them at

Myth or Fact: Do Almonds Really Cause Body Heat?

Experts say there is no scientific evidence that almonds increase body heat, adding they can be safely consumed year-round as part of a balanced

Govt.s announcement revives hopes of having a Food Street in Tiruchi

State government has announced to develop Healthy and Hygienic Food Street on a pilot basis in the city at a total cost of 5 crore

2K Run Spreads Anti-Drug Message in Warangal

The run was flagged off in the presence of MLAs, district collectors and KUDA chairman Enagala Venkatram Reddy.

Middlemen offer Iranian oil to Indian refiners after U.S. waiver, sources say

NIOC is telling Indian buyers that Iranian crude would be $3 to $4 a barrel cheaper than similar regional grades on a landed basis, they said

European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob'

Often called the cold blob, this swath of water in the North Atlantic has bucked the global warming trend, cooling even as the planet's temperatu

Vijayawada Division Eyes Higher Freight Growth

He stressed innovation, stakeholder engagement and stronger public-private partnerships to sustain freight growth.

Rahul Gandhi vows to keep fighting as Leader of Opposition stint enters third year

Marking two years as Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi reiterated his dedication to amplifying public concerns in Parliament. He shared a vi

Remove Guarantee Scheme Implementation Committee members, says Vijayendra

Resuming IndiaPakistan Dialogue a Moral and Political Imperative for Peace: Mirwaiz Umar

While addressing a Friday congregation at Srinagar 's historic Jama Masjid, the Mirwaiz emphasised that peace cannot emerge from silence or stagn

Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 589 with almost 3,000 injured

Venezuela grapples with a devastating toll of 589 dead and nearly 3,000 injured following two powerful earthquakes. The hardest-hit state, La Gua

Outgoing Telangana CS Ramakrishna Rao joins ranks of bureaucrats stepping in as Advisors

Operating each advisors office costs taxpayers roughly 2.5 lakh monthly. Civil Societies laments the appointments as an unconstitutional drain of

Meet Tom Leppard: World's most tattooed man who lived without electricity, running water or furniture and how ex-British Army soldier spent decades alone in a remote Scottish hut

A former British Army serviceman, Tom Leppard, lived a life of extreme simplicity for over 20 years in a remote Scottish hut. Known as the world'

Top news of the day: Govt discloses names of six armed forces personnel killed during Operation Sindoor; eight accused arrested in Ram temple donation row, and more

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Andhra Pradesh Implements Zero Tolerance Policy Against Drug Trafficking

Amaravati, June 26: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Friday that Andhra Pradesh has adopted a zero tolerance policy towards drug

This legendary jungle hunter stayed hidden for a decade, until one camera captured the impossible

Jaguar spotted in Honduras: A hidden camera in Honduras's Sierra del Merendn mountains has captured a remarkable sight: a male jaguar, unseen in

Sikkim State Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery result declared (26-06-2026): Check winning numbers and prize details

Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery: The Sikkim State Dear Lottery announced the winning numbers for the Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery, with a fi

PM Modi to Visit Seychelles, Celebrations Planned by Indian Community

Victoria, June 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Seychelles on Saturday for an official visit at the invitation of President Dr. Pa

Punjab border residents oppose Himachal entry tax; Nihang Sikhs warn of renewed protest

Residents, transporters and traders demand rollback of Himachal Pradeshs vehicle entry tax as legal challenge continues and Nihang Sikhs threaten

US-Iran agree to setup direct channel with IRGC to de-escalate conflict, says VP Vance

US Vice President JD Vance confirmed a direct deconfliction channel between US and Iran military representatives, including the IRGC and CENTCOM,

India Opts to Bowl First in T20 Series Opener Against Ireland

Belfast, June 26: India won the toss and chose to bowl first in the opening match of the T20 series against Ireland at the Civil Service Cricket

FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan's progress paying off, says Troussier

Japan believe they can shock Brazil in the World Cup round of 32, and former coach Philippe Troussier thinks it would be a fitting reward for the

Psychology says people who never remove plastic covers from remotes, fridges, and car seats may not be careful , they may be focusing on the loss rather than the gain

Psychology says people who keep plastic covers on remotes, fridges, cars, and furniture may be influenced by loss aversion, ownership psychology,

By the numbers: What to know about Europe's record-breaking heat wave

Western Europe is grappling with an unprecedented June heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40C in many areas. Spain has recorded an estimated 3

Strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake jolts southern Philippines' Mindanao

A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Friday. The tremor originated at a depth of 29 kilometers, as

Violence Erupts in Darbhanga: Police Officer Shot, Suspect Lynched by Mob

Patna, June 26: A violent incident in Ojhaul village, Darbhanga district, has left a police officer critically injured and a suspected criminal d

6 best ways to reuse plastic containers

Plastic containers often pile up in Indian homes after groceries, sweets, takeaways, or food deliveries. Instead of throwing them away, you can r

Odisha govt. suspends four senior officials for 1,678 mistakes in new school textbooks

Former SCERT director among the four suspended officials; the SCERT will prepare a Master Errata Register and provide corrected information to al

Traffic diversions due to Chennai Metro Rail construction work on L.B. Road

Jothimani says the State government is on track to control drug trafficking

Word of wisdom by Werner Heisenberg: Not only is the Universe stranger than we think, it is stranger than we can... - What did the quantum physics pioneer and Nobel Prize winner really mean? His famous quote reveals a powerful truth about knowledge and human curiosity

Word of wisdom by the quantum physics pioneer continues to inspire scientists, thinkers, and curious minds decades later. The quote is often misu

BIAL to double F&B and retail outlets at Bengaluru airport in the next five years

Many iconic international brands along with local ones would be added in the next five years.

TATA Starbucks Reimagines its Loyalty Program with New Rewards and Enhanced Benefits

TATA Starbucks has announced the launch of its reimagined Starbucks Rewards program, featuring Green, Gold and the newly introduced Reserve tier.

Karnataka Police Arrests Live-in Partner in Triple Murder Case in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, June 26: Karnataka police have arrested Kenneth, the live-in partner of a woman accused of murdering her parents and younger sister in

Con City movie review: Arjun Das, Anna Bens con game gives away its own trick

Despite an entertaining premise and a committed cast, Harish Durairajs film about a found family of con artists mistakes style for ingenuity and

Farmer killed while trying to repair a tractor

BSE-Listed Supra Pacific Financial Services Limited Announces Nationwide Expansion, Targets 500 Branches

Supra Pacific Financial Services Limited, a BSE-listed Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), today announced an ambitious expansion plan to estab

ZTE and GSMA Announce Co-location Between ZTE Global Summit & User Congress and GSMA M360 ASEAN at MWC26 Shanghai

ZTE and GSMA Announce Co-location Between ZTE Global Summit & User Congress and GSMA M360 ASEAN at MWC26 Shanghai

Student teams shortlisted for next round of innovation programme

Atchannaidu Blames YSRC for State's Debt

Atchannaidu accuses past regime of misusing farmers passbooks, says NDA government prioritising transparency, decentralisation and farmer welfare

The Musical Genius of R.D. Burman: Innovator of Sound

Mumbai, June 26: Renowned composer Rahul Dev Burman, affectionately known as Pancham Da, is celebrated for his unique ability to find melodies in

In a first, government releases names of personnel killed during Operation Sindoor

Six armed forces personnel, including one IAF personnel, were killed in Operation Sindoor

Hezbollah chief says Israel must 'unconditionally' leave Lebanon

Lebanese authorities reported six deaths in Israeli attacks this week.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Launches 2,478 Crore Development Projects in Noida

Noida, June 26: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to visit Noida and the Yamuna Authority area on Saturday. During this visit,

The Rise of the Virtual Co-Founder: A New Growth Model for Indian SMEs

There was a time when running a business was simpler. A founder knew the customers, understood the product, managed the finances, supervised oper