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6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, causing scattered damage

The quake was centred 46 kilometers east-southeast of Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province

16 Jun 2026 1:00 pm
When will Tamil Nadu CM Vijay break his silence, asks DMK leader Stalin

He wondered whether the Chief Minister expected him to remain silent for six months even when the safety and lives of children had become a matter of concern.

16 Jun 2026 12:59 pm
Delhi woman on vacation with husband found dead in Mussoorie homestay

The couple, originally from Visakhapatnam, arrived at the homestay in Tipridhar late Sunday

16 Jun 2026 12:58 pm
Telegram app restricted in India at NTA request until June 22

The agency said that several Telegram groups were advertising fake exam papers for the upcoming NEET exam and defrauding candidates willing to pay for them

16 Jun 2026 12:56 pm
Lok Sabha Speaker invites Mamata faction to present case amid TMC split

Mamata Banerjee faction claims that the invitation was sent at 2 pm on June 16 asking party General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee to meet the Speaker by 4 pm the same day, while he was being interrogated by the Enforcement Directorate at Kolkata

16 Jun 2026 12:53 pm
What makes Thanjavur S. Kalyanaramans thillanas unique?

A new book SKR Gems: Volume 1 - Thillana, released recently in Chennai, showcases the veteran musicians compositional expertise in weaving Hindustani raags into these Carnatic songs

16 Jun 2026 12:51 pm
Kerala woman MLA Fathima Thahiliya warns online media against paparazzi-style filming, threatens legal action

In a Facebook post, the first-time MLA from Perambra says that while attending public functions was part of her responsibilities as a peoples representative, there has been a growing trend of individuals entering events in the name of media and filming without proper authorisation or identification

16 Jun 2026 12:50 pm
TCS to set aside $70 million more after U.S. Supreme Court declines review in CSC-DXC legal dispute

TCS said it has already provided $150 million for the matter in its books of accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards

16 Jun 2026 12:43 pm
Asia Pacific Travellers Seek Familiarity, Practicality, Flexibility Amid Shifting Global Dynamics: Visa Report

Visas 2026 Global Travel Intentions studyshowshow Asia Pacific travellers seek trusted destinations, plan with greater intent, and seek flexibility to navigate global uncertainties

16 Jun 2026 12:34 pm
Six Regional Organisations Sign MoU to Strengthen Asias Dengue Response as Cases Rise

Announced at the 9th Asia Dengue Summit in conjunction with ASEAN Dengue Day and the first WHO-recognised World Dengue Day, the MoU establishes a regional framework for knowledge-sharing, advocacy and coordinated dengue action.

16 Jun 2026 12:32 pm
Sasken Technologies-Backed Team Clinches First-Ever Gold for India at European Girls Olympiad in Informatics 2026

Saskens continued support for the Indian Computing Olympiad reinforces its commitment to nurturing algorithmic excellence and future-ready engineering talent

16 Jun 2026 12:32 pm
Chairman, Managing Director and Promoter Rajesh Rathi Raises Stake in Sudarshan Chemical Through Warrant Conversion

Chairman exercises 9,80,000 warrants subscribed at a premium, completing a capital commitment of close to INR 100 crore

16 Jun 2026 12:30 pm
Globals Appoints Industry Veteran Vinaydath Shivaprasad as Chief Operating Officer

Former Managing Director of Exostar Brings Deep Expertise in Defence, Aerospace, Telecom & Global Capability Centres to Drive Globals Next Phase of Growth

16 Jun 2026 12:29 pm
All MPs are with party only: Shiv Sena (UBT) amid Operation Tiger buzz

State witnessed Operation Tiger buzz, speculating MPs from Shiv Sena (UBT) to quit the party and join Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena

16 Jun 2026 12:28 pm
Anita Mani on her journey from newsrooms to Nature

The Delhi-based writer, editor, and publisher explains how, through the years, communication has always been at the centre of her work

16 Jun 2026 12:28 pm
Australia declares strong El Nino in tropical Pacific as risks to agriculture loom

The weather pattern is particularly damaging to Australia as it impacts agricultural production in the country

16 Jun 2026 12:27 pm
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee appears before Bengal CID in case against his 'inflammatory' statements

The FIR against Mr. Banerjee over his alleged inflammatory statements was lodged exactly a month ago, based on a complaint filed by social activist Rajib Sarkar at Baguiati Police Station in North 24 Parganas district on May 5, a day after the assembly election results were declared

16 Jun 2026 12:23 pm
Supreme Court seeks responses of Centre, States on plea for use of Aadhaar as identity proof only

The petition contended that the existing verification mechanism under Form-6 is inadequate and might allow individuals without proper supporting documents to be included in the electoral database

16 Jun 2026 12:19 pm
How can CBI probe be ordered into resignation of four MLAs without evidence, asks Madras High Court

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan say the petitioner had not submitted before the court even basic materials to suspect involvement of corrupt practices

16 Jun 2026 12:18 pm
SpaceX to release results on website, X only, bypassing wire services

The move marks a departure from standard corporate communication practices, which typically involve newswire services like Business Wire or PR Newswire

16 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
ACB raids Deputy Director of Land and Survey Department, begins search at 12 locations

The raids are being carried out at Naraharis residence and other premises associated with him, including Narayanaguda

16 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
Leviticus trailer: Queer horror story from Sundance breakout Adrian Chiarella

The Australian supernatural thriller follows two teenagers pursued by an entity that takes the form of the person they desire most

16 Jun 2026 12:03 pm
Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law

TikTok is facing lawsuits from more than 25 state attorneys general across the country over claims it is designed to be addictive to young users

16 Jun 2026 12:03 pm
Government makes doctors prescription mandatory to buy all medicinal syrups, including for cough

Following the notification, lozenges and pills and tablets for cough would still be available over the counter.

16 Jun 2026 11:57 am
Strait of Hormuz transit will take weeks to resume, largest tanker operator tells sources

Mitsui O.S.K., one of Japans big three shipping firms, has a fleet of more than 900 vessels, including bulk carriers, tankers and ferries

16 Jun 2026 11:52 am
Chandrababu Naidu releases book on his leadership, CBN@361 Degrees, in Singapore

The author said the Chief Ministers governance and long-term planning could be compared with leaders such as Lee Kuan Yew and Jacinda Ardern

16 Jun 2026 11:51 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran coach says team oppressed by travel chaos after 22 draw

The U.S. State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. FIFA did not immediately respond to a request for comment

16 Jun 2026 11:51 am
Director Sasi: Vijay Antony is not the hero of Nooru Saami

The filmmaker also speaks about why he hesitates to collaborate with big stars and his camaraderie with fellow filmmakers like Mani Ratnam, Shankar, Mysskin and Gautham Menon

16 Jun 2026 11:50 am
Traffic woes persist amid road widening, flyover construction as monsoon affects IIIT junction underpass work

Nearly 5 lakh commuters navigate daily congestion as roads are widened along the IIIT Hyderabad and TCS stretches ahead of the next phase of underpass work.

16 Jun 2026 11:50 am
Last House trailer: Greta Lee and Wagner Moura are trapped in a homebound mystery

The new Netflix sci-fi thriller from director Louis Leterrier follows a family imprisoned inside their own home as years pass and a sinister force lurks outside

16 Jun 2026 11:45 am
China, Myanmar pursue deeper ties as leaders hold talks in Beijing

Beijing held a state welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on June 17 where the two Presidents witnessed the signing of cooperation documents

16 Jun 2026 11:45 am
Smriti Mandhana only Indian among TIME magazine's 100 most influential sportspersons

The list, headlined by American basketball legend LeBron James, includes superstars from the world of sports such as football icon Lionel Messi, Chinese-American skier Eileen Gu, tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, basketball player Victor Wembanyama, legendary golfer Rory McIlroy among others

16 Jun 2026 11:43 am
Meeting in Yadgir discusses steps to implement directions issued by Karnataka CM

The government of Karnataka is planning to organise a Janaspandana programme in Yadgir to hear peoples grievances

16 Jun 2026 11:43 am
LAM farm develops two varieties of chilli, sells foundation seeds from June 16

The seeds, priced at 1,200 a kg, are restricted to 250 grams a farmer and sold only at Lam Farm

16 Jun 2026 11:26 am
Rain in some parts of Delhi, IMD forecasts weather activity to persist over the next two days

The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 38 degrees Celsius during the day, according to the IMD

16 Jun 2026 11:21 am
Iran says country can't take part in FIFA World Cup 2026 because of U.S. attacks

Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump said I really don't care if Iran takes part in the 48-nation tournament

16 Jun 2026 11:12 am
INSWAREB proposes partnership with U.S. universities on irradiated construction materials

The institute wants access to the Idaho National Laboratorys test reactor to validate concrete made from fly ash and rice husk ash

16 Jun 2026 11:11 am
Microsoft sued by shareholders over expenses, cloud business, AI

About $357 billion of market value was erased, and Microsofts stock suffered its biggest one-day decline in nearly six years

16 Jun 2026 11:11 am
CMRL pay-off case: Company MD Sasidharan Karthas son, wife appear before ED for questioning

ED had earlier asked Veena T., daughter of former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, to appear for questioning on June 17 as part of the probe into the alleged pay-off case involving Exalogic Solutions Private Limited, her now-defunct firm, and CMRL

16 Jun 2026 11:11 am
Rashtrotthana Vidya Kendra organises walkathon and cyclothon in Bengaluru

The rally commenced at Aditya Bakery and proceeded towards Jayadeva Memorial Rashtrotthana Hospital at Rajarajeshwari Nagar

16 Jun 2026 11:04 am
Football: the world at its feet

Curated for football fans, this is an essential read for anyone wanting to relive the magic of the pitch.

16 Jun 2026 11:03 am
Rupee rises 5 paise to 94.53 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Brent crude fell more than 6%, moving closer to the $82 per barrel mark. For India, which imports nearly 90% of its oil requirements, lower crude prices are often like a favorable wind behind a ship supporting the rupee

16 Jun 2026 11:01 am
Trump and Iran find a fragile peace as nuclear questions still loom

The draft MoU appears to defer the hardest questions rather than resolve them. This approach will suit Tehran because it preserves Irans existing nuclear capabilities

16 Jun 2026 10:57 am
UNSC reform would border on failure if only non-permanent category expanded: India

Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Harish Parvathaneni was addressing the meeting, with focus on the Elements Paper, a document that contains points of convergences and divergences of UN member states on reform of the powerful UN body

16 Jun 2026 10:53 am
Stock markets climb in early trade tracking global rally, decline in oil prices

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 272.87 points to 76,537.20 in early deals. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 69.15 points to 23,921.55

16 Jun 2026 10:52 am
G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and West Asia as Zelenskyy joins in France

Emmanuel Macron said he'll seek to persuade Donald Trump to continue supporting Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia to help reach a peace agreement

16 Jun 2026 10:35 am