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Five BESS projects will be ready by October, KSEB tells Electricity Regulatory Commission

the KSEB has given October 2026 as the Commercial Operation Date for all five projects

16 Jun 2026 12:27 am
A highly-contested Rajya Sabha rejection

Rejection of Meenakshi Natarajans nomination has exposed Congress faultlines

16 Jun 2026 12:24 am
Export duty on diesel, ATF hiked with petrol unchanged

The revised rates apply for the fortnight commencing June 16

16 Jun 2026 12:23 am
NEET security measures reviewed, special focus on exam integrity

CRPF and CISF personnel with a clean service record have been deployed to provide security to the exam papers as they are taken to examination centres.

16 Jun 2026 12:18 am
Golf in India needs more infrastructure and promotion: Kapil Dev

As president of the PGTI, the Indian cricket legend is determined to take the sport to different parts of the country, broaden its reach and generate greater interest

16 Jun 2026 12:17 am
GCCs 200 wards to head into 2027 local body elections without expansion

Without a fresh delimitation exercise, the existing ward reservations for the Scheduled Castes and the General category will remain unchanged. The current reservations, that were implemented in 2022 elections, will be same for the upcoming 2027 local body elections and will be valid until 2031, according to GCC.

16 Jun 2026 12:05 am
Elderly couple assaulted, valuables stolen in Tiruvallur

Awakened by suspicious noises, the couple inside the house confronted the intruders, who allegedly attacked them before fleeing with the valuables

16 Jun 2026 12:03 am
171 persons trained for Census field work in Chennai

The Census 2027 will be conducted in two stages and will make use of digital technology for the first time

16 Jun 2026 12:03 am
Dont allow hydrocarbon projects in Cuddalore, says Thangam Thennarasu

Mr. Thennarasu said the State government should oppose the projects in Parankipettai as they would affect natural resources and the livelihoods of fishermen

15 Jun 2026 11:53 pm
Teachers, parents worry over lack of clarity on three-language policy

Parents of Class IX and X students are frustrated with the lack of direction from CBSE and school authorities as students have to make changes to their second language

15 Jun 2026 11:50 pm
ED attaches 13.83-crore assets in Uttarakhand SC/ST scholarship scam case

The ED alleges that educational institutions fraudulently obtained scholarship funds released by the Social Welfare Department of the Uttarakhand government by showing ineligible, non-genuine, and non-verifiable students as beneficiaries.

15 Jun 2026 11:45 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium vs Egypt LIVE updates: Group G match gets underway

Egypt which has never won a match at the FIFA World Cup, but that looks unlikely to change as they face off with a rampant Belgium side in their Group G opener in Seattle

15 Jun 2026 11:35 pm
Displaced Kashmiri Pandits seek structured engagement, genocide recognition, and property recovery

Aweek-long heritage tour and a two-day international conference in Srinagar voiced a deep yearning for a return to their homeland

15 Jun 2026 11:26 pm
Bangladesh PMs adviser returns from Delhi airport; says he was humiliated by immigration

Rahman was held for more than two hours before he was cleared to enter Delhi; by that time, he had made up his mind to return

15 Jun 2026 11:26 pm
Limited traffic through Hormuz, despite Trumps announcement

Maritime intelligence publication Lloyds List estimates that about 600 ships remain stranded west of the chokepoint; last week, Trump claimed that the U.S. military had quietly assisted around 200 commercial vessels through the Strait since May

15 Jun 2026 11:25 pm
Kakoli seeks Kalyans expulsion as Trinamool chief whip in Lok Sabha, writes to Speaker

Rebel Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar wrote to Speaker Om Birla and cited repeated verbal abuse and misogynistic conduct during House proceedings allegedly by Kalyan Banerjee

15 Jun 2026 11:11 pm
Trinamool factions split on merger with NCPI

Lok Sabha MPs back merger with the regional party but Bengal MLAs say no idea about such a step

15 Jun 2026 11:10 pm
2-Bromo-4-Methylpropiophenone notified as controlled substance under NDPS Act

Firms dealing in the chemical should apply for registration on or before August 7, says NCB.

15 Jun 2026 11:08 pm
VCK hopes to address depoliticisation of youth through training programme

The first session in the series, named Present Times, was addressed on Monday (June 15, 2026) by party presidentThol.Thirumavalavanand general secretary D.Ravikumar

15 Jun 2026 11:06 pm
Sudarshan Chemical Inaugurates Second Global Head Office in Frankfurt

Inauguration of Sudarshans second global head office underscores the companys post-integration growth ambitions and long-term commitment to Germany

15 Jun 2026 11:02 pm
Will remind Centre of Statehood promise at Jantar Mantar: Omar Abdullah

Says National Conference government will continue pursuing Statehood through all democratic and constitutional means.

15 Jun 2026 11:00 pm
ED files prosecution complaint in $20 million crypto fraud case

The investigation has revealed the accused and his associates allegedly created and used fake websites resembling the genuine Coinbase platform to deceive victims, and obtain their login credentials and other details

15 Jun 2026 11:00 pm
Three months on, family of custodial torture victim refuses to receive his body

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directedAkashDelisonsfather to receive the bodyby 5p.m. on Monday (June 15, 2026), adding that otherwise, the State would be directed to dispose of it

15 Jun 2026 10:53 pm
Pentagon chief denies U.S. facing munitions stockpile shortage

Concerns over the West Asia war straining U.S. weapons stockpiles deepened last month after Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Hung Cao cited the conflict as a reason for pausing arms sales to Taiwan

15 Jun 2026 10:51 pm
After India trip, Myanmar President Min arrives in China on five-day visit

In recent years, China has deepened its influence in Myanmar, backing the military rulers with major strategic investments

15 Jun 2026 10:48 pm
15 Jun 2026 10:44 pm
Home loan costs rising? Why a balance transfer could help you save big | Paisabazaar CEO explains

With home loan interest rates moderating, is it time to switch your loan? In this explainer, the CEO of Paisabazaar shares when a home loan balance transfer makes sense, how it can help you save on interest, and what factors to evaluate before making the move.

15 Jun 2026 10:40 pm
With storage in citys two major reservoirs dipping, focus returns to desilting

Dry patches emerged in parts of Red Hills and Poondi reservoirsas water levels dropped to 51% and 34% of their capacity. Residents, activists seek timely desilting to recover lost storage capacity

15 Jun 2026 10:39 pm
Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared

Congolese authorities report a large daily increase in Ebola cases as the virus without a approved medicine or vaccine spreads rapidly

15 Jun 2026 10:36 pm
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Tata challenge to $168 million award in trade secrets case

Tata had appealed after a lower court upheld a judge's decision to set the award at $56 million in compensatory damages and $112 million in punitive damages to Ashburn, Virginia-based DXC

15 Jun 2026 10:36 pm
China says growing its military helps world peace

A Lowy Institute report said that China is capable of a direct missile strike on Australia and the threat of such a move is growing as Beijing amasses long-range and hypersonic weapons

15 Jun 2026 10:32 pm
UK proposes social media ban for children under 16

The UK government is considering a major move to ban social media access for children under 16. The proposal comes amid growing concerns over cyberbullying, harmful content, and the impact of social media on young peoples mental health. Heres what the plan involves and why its sparking debate.

15 Jun 2026 10:31 pm
India, Slovakia upgrade ties: What PM Modi, Slovakia PM Fico discussed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico have announced the elevation of India-Slovakia ties to a Comprehensive Partnership during talks in Bratislava. The two countries also agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, trade and technology.

15 Jun 2026 10:27 pm