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CAG criticises Kerala govt for irregular withdrawals from treasury savings bank accounts

CAG report on State Finances for 2024-25 tabled in Kerala Assembly describes certain resumptions of funds as serious breach of accountability and financial propriety

23 Jun 2026 2:26 pm
Operation Toofan: Law will apply equally to film personalities and VIPs in drug cases, says Ramesh Chennithala

Referring to alleged prevalence of drug use at DJ parties, luxury hotels, and film-related gatherings, Home Minister says there will be strong action

23 Jun 2026 2:26 pm
Suryansh Shedge replaces Nitish Reddy in India's squads for Ireland and England series

Nitish Reddy reported left quadriceps discomfort after the third ODI against Afghanistan on June 20

23 Jun 2026 2:24 pm
Kozhikodes forest cover holds steady at 1,882 sq km

With forests covering 80.26% of its land area, Kozhikode ranks first in Kerala in forest cover proportion

23 Jun 2026 2:18 pm
Ongole GGH treats rare Guillain-Barr case free, sparing a bill of up to 6 lakh

Nageswar Reddy, a 29-year-old technician who lost the use of his hands, was given IVIG over five days and has recovered

23 Jun 2026 2:18 pm
Anna Rajam Malhotra: The woman who broke the system

At a time when women never even though of becoming an IPS, IAS or IFS, Anna Rajam Malhotras name shines bright for breaking multiple glass ceilings for feminism

23 Jun 2026 2:17 pm
Madambi Subramanian talks about Kathakali musics Carnatic connection

Drawing upon his training and experience, the veteran vocalist traces the lineage of Kathakali music and explains why its foundations lie beyond Keralas Sopana tradition.

23 Jun 2026 2:09 pm
Kunal Shah: From CRED to WhatsApp

Emphasising that Kunal Shah built CRED into one of Indias most important technology companies, Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that he brings builder mentality and global perspective

23 Jun 2026 2:03 pm
Degree or skills? Students debate the future of education at The Hindu Huddle

Should students focus more on degrees or skills in the AI era? At The Hindu Huddle Student Huddle in Bengaluru, students and experts debated the future of education, employability, entrepreneurship, and the growing impact of AI on jobs. From skill gaps to innovation and social equity, the discussion raised critical questions about Indias education system and future workforce.

23 Jun 2026 1:36 pm
Inside Chennais summer pickling season: From Vadu Manga to Avakkai

From the vegetable stalls of Mylapore to home kitchens across the city, seasoned picklers are sourcing vadu manga, avakkai mangoes and mahali kizhangu, preserving recipes and traditions that have been passed down for generations

23 Jun 2026 1:30 pm
Express Baazar and Lions Club Bring Smiles to 150 Children Through Project Muskan

Express Baazar and Lions Club Bring Smiles to 150 Children Through Project Muskan

23 Jun 2026 1:30 pm
UST Launches New AI Cloud Center of Excellence on AWS to Accelerate Telecom Industry Transformation

UST Launches New AI Cloud Center of Excellence on AWS to Accelerate Telecom Industry Transformation

23 Jun 2026 1:30 pm
Puducherry forest department to have separate unit for speedy clearance of proposals for cutting trees

The move is a step towards ensuring expeditious appraisal of proposals seeking clearance for felling trees to execute infrastructure projects in the Union Territory.

23 Jun 2026 1:29 pm
Bengaluru has Asias biggest talent pool: DK Shivakumar

At The Hindu Huddle 2026, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar said Bengaluru has the largest talent pool in Asia, with 26 lakh IT professionals. He highlighted the citys global importance and added that he starts his day reading The Hindu.

23 Jun 2026 1:25 pm
Bollywood film production has dropped by 50%, says Huma Qureshi at Hindu Huddle

At The Hindu Huddle 2026, actor Huma Qureshi said Bollywood film production has dropped by 50% and raised concerns about the industrys confusion over audiences in the OTT era. Kritika Kamra also spoke about storytelling, visibility, and opportunities in cinema.

23 Jun 2026 1:25 pm
Franois Englert of Higgs boson fame passes away at 93

Englert is best known for his work in the early 1960s about how subatomic particles get their property of mass, for which the 2013 physics Nobel Prize alongside Peter Higgs

23 Jun 2026 1:22 pm
Southwest monsoon covers entire Telangana on June 23 after prolonged pause, but El Nino may weaken seasonal rains

IMD Hyderabad Head stresses the need for efficient water management and urged farmers to choose crops that require less irrigation

23 Jun 2026 1:22 pm
Piyush Goyal, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer begin talks on trade pact

Discussions aim to finalize the framework of the Bilateral Trade Agreement, addressing recent changes in U.S. tariffs and exploring mutual benefits in key sectors

23 Jun 2026 1:19 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Stars sparkle early as Messi and Mbappe light up the tournament

Stars galore as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbapp, Erling Haaland, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane look to stamp their authority at the FIFA World Cup 2026

23 Jun 2026 1:18 pm
TVK, DMK engage in heated debate in Tamil Nadu Assembly over CM Vijays remarks on party funds

While the Chief Minister was speaking, DMK MLAs staged a walkout

23 Jun 2026 1:17 pm
FCRA Rules tightened: NGOs must declare social media accounts, stick to specified activities; political content barred

All NGOs and associations registered under FCRA, 2010 are required to disclose specific activities and geographical scope of their programmes

23 Jun 2026 1:16 pm
Washingtons Reflecting Pool to be drained again as Trump warns vandals face prison time

Peeling paint and algae growth have been visible in the pool since soon after Mr.. Trump declared the renovation project complete on June 6

23 Jun 2026 1:16 pm
Kerala govt plans college incubation centres to foster tech-based MSMEs, says Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty

Industries and IT Minister says preliminary discussions have already been with Higher Education Minister to formulate policies aimed at strengthening academic-industry collaboration

23 Jun 2026 1:13 pm
Who is Will Cathcart? All you need to know about the outgoing WhatsApp chief

Will Cathcart will remain at Meta and move to a new role focused on building consumer applications and products using artificial intelligence tools

23 Jun 2026 1:08 pm
Bengaluru to host BRICS heads of space agencies meet on June 23-24

Heads and senior representatives of the space agencies of the 11 BRICS member countries will attend the meeting

23 Jun 2026 1:07 pm
Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94

Davis took big swings in the music industry, particularly in his support for Black artists, beginning when he signed Gamble and Huffs Philadelphia International Records in 1971

23 Jun 2026 1:07 pm
Keralas domestic power generation meets only 17% of demand; State facing 900 MW deficit: Electricity Minister

Sunny Joseph says despite recording substantial growth in electricity generation capacity in the last decade, Kerala continues to rely heavily on power procured from outside State to meet its rising requirements

23 Jun 2026 1:06 pm
Jaishankar meets Mongolian leaders, reviews bilateral cooperation

Jaishankar said the India-Mongolia relationship is rooted in deep civilisational and spiritual heritage, shared democratic values, strong development aspirations and strong people-to-people ties.

23 Jun 2026 1:06 pm
Explained: Metas $900 million investment in Cred and hiring of Kunal Shah as WhatsApp chief

The hiring accomplishes the dual aim of investing into a business focused on the few million Indians with a credit card, and getting a leader for WhatsApp at a time it is pushing to leverage the multi-billion user base Meta has been able to amass.

23 Jun 2026 1:06 pm
Court upholds All India Tennis Association General Bodys authority in federation reforms

A Division Bench of Justices Tejas Karia and Madhu Jain passed the interim order while hearing cross appeals filed by the AITA and former Davis Cup player Somdev Devvarman against an April 27 judgment of a single judge.

23 Jun 2026 1:05 pm
Altering demand: How infrastructure is redrawing housing maps

End-user-driven demand and improved connectivity are accelerating the shift toward peripheral residential markets in Bengaluru and Mumbai Metropolitan Region

23 Jun 2026 1:05 pm
Malayali filmmaker Kunjila Mascillamani on entering the TIFF Directors Lab for Guptam and struggles of female indie filmmakers

Guptam was among the 16 films selected for the TIFF Directors Lab, and is backed by filmmakers Payal Kapadia, Jeo Baby and actor Kani Kusruti

23 Jun 2026 1:02 pm
Ayodhya Ram temple donation case: SIT submits preliminary report to U.P. government

The Uttar Pradesh government had on June 13 constituted the SIT on a request from the temple trust, following allegations of misappropriation of donations received at the Ayodhya Ram temple

23 Jun 2026 12:56 pm
Plea claims ration linked to SIR in West Bengal, SC asks petitioner to move HC

A plea in the Supreme Court claims the outcome of the SIR has been linked to the working of the PDS and Annapurna Yojana.

23 Jun 2026 12:56 pm
IMD forecasts light to moderate rain in Hyderabad on June 23

Rain in Hyderabad could be accompanied by gusty winds. Roads and low-lying areas at a few locations may be waterlogged.

23 Jun 2026 12:53 pm
Daughter, grandson arrested for murder of 75-year-old woman at Kengeri in Bengaluru

Preliminary probe revealed that the family was allegedly addicted to alcohol and frequently sold property to fund their drinking habit

23 Jun 2026 12:52 pm
'Engine of plunder' running at full speed under BJP's double-engine govt in MP: Congress

Under the BJP's 'double-engine' government in Madhya Pradesh, an 'engine of plunder' is running at full speed, said Jairam Ramesh

23 Jun 2026 12:49 pm
Anna Hazare to launch fast from July 5 if changes to RTI Rules not revoked

Activist Anna Hazare has threatened to launch an indefinite hunger strike from July 5 if the Maharashtra government does not withdraw recent changes to the States RTI rules. Hazare says the amendments weaken the RTI Act and reduce transparency, and has demanded an immediate rollback.

23 Jun 2026 12:44 pm
The future of Indias chip industry

A new NITI Aayog report says Indias semiconductor ecosystem is not yet equipped to fully meet domestic demand, while stressing the need to strengthen local manufacturing, as geopolitical pressures could potentially disrupt the electronics supply chain

23 Jun 2026 12:44 pm
Watch: How U.S. sanctions relief on Iran could benefit India?

The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Irans oil sector as part of a broader peace agreement between Washington and Tehran. The 60-day waiver allows exports of Iranian crude oil and related services, triggering a fall in global oil prices.

23 Jun 2026 12:24 pm
Alan Greenspan: champion of neoliberal finance

For nearly two decades, Alan Greenspan was the most influential central banker on the planet. His death invites a fresh look at the ideas that transformed, and shook the global economy

23 Jun 2026 12:24 pm
Six restored Ritwik Ghatak classics screened at Italian film festival

The films are being screened as part of the 40th anniversary edition of the acclaimed festival, regarded as one of the world's leading platforms for restored and archival cinema

23 Jun 2026 12:19 pm
NEET candidate delay: Bengaluru Traffic Police rule out event-related congestion

Police said CCTV camera footage and route analysis confirmed that the candidate departed from home 33 minutes before the cut-off time, and also chose a longer route

23 Jun 2026 12:17 pm