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KWAissues notice to firm over water supply disruptions in Kochi

Over 5,000 households in the West Kochi region had been affected following a major leak in a pipeline near Perumanoor on May 18; delay in Aluva water treatment plant maintenance also hit supply

8 Jun 2026 12:26 am
Government hospitals share in organ donation rises in Tamil Nadu

A number of factors has contributed to this, including systematic reorientation for government doctors, standardisation of operational protocols, and multi-level periodic reviews

8 Jun 2026 12:22 am
There is no DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance in Tamil Nadu now: P. Shanmugam

He criticises former Chief Ministers M.K. Stalin and Edappadi K. Palaniswami for claiming the TVK-led government would not last even one or two months, and terms such remarks irresponsible

8 Jun 2026 12:07 am
T.N. government yet to decide on smart meter, says Energy Minister Nirmalkumar

He clarifies that a final decision will be taken later with the approval of the Chief Minister

8 Jun 2026 12:00 am
Missed call: On India and the southwest monsoon

India must brace itself for a deficient southwest monsoon

8 Jun 2026 12:00 am
Kargil seminary wants new liquor policy shelved, warns of protests

Leaders say liquor has no place in Ladakhi society and that opening liquor outlets under the new policy would have negative consequences for the younger generation and society at large

7 Jun 2026 11:50 pm
Zverev fights off Cobolli for maiden Grand Slam title at French Open

After falling three times at the final hurdle, including in Paris two years ago, Zverev capped a relentless run by becoming the first German man to win a major title since Boris Becker's Australian Open triumph three decades ago.

7 Jun 2026 11:40 pm
The great despair: why are students dying

In an economy marked by insecurity, inequality, and limited pathways to stable employment, academic credentials have come to bear the burden of aspirations, putting students under pressure

7 Jun 2026 11:39 pm
Tilak emerges costliest buy at inaugural TG20 auction

Milind becomes the most expensive uncapped player

7 Jun 2026 11:01 pm
J&K tribal leader who protested at demolition site faces charges of attempt to murder, rioting with deadly weapons

Talib Hussain Choudhary was arrested on June 1 from Bandhi-Ragura village, where 32 structures belonging to tribals were demolished in an anti-encroachment drive. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti demands his immediate release.

7 Jun 2026 10:49 pm
There was no revolt against party high command in September 2022, says Congress veteran Ashok Gehlot

The former Rajasthan Chief Minister claims a wrong perception was spread, and there was a conspiracy to defame him

7 Jun 2026 10:45 pm
7 Jun 2026 10:30 pm
Neutralise miscreants if found roaming with weapons in civilian areas of Manipur: CRPF DG

Says it is expected that there will be a turnaround in the situation in the northeastern State within 1-1.5 years

7 Jun 2026 10:26 pm
Yogandhra-2026 launches in Andhra Pradesh with 25,000 registrations

The initiative, aims at involving one crore people in yoga activities ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21, will continue until June 20 with awareness and promotional programmes across all 28 districts

7 Jun 2026 10:26 pm
Residents raise a stink over release of sewage into stormwater drain

The unbearable stench coupled with toxic fumes originates from a large stormwater drain that runs directly behind the houses

7 Jun 2026 10:24 pm
Greek police arrest a Palestinian man on suspicion of planning attacks

Police said in a brief statement the man is also under investigation for traveling abroad to undergo training

7 Jun 2026 10:21 pm
Third Mumbai will be built over our dead bodies, says former judge and activist B.G. Kolse Patil

Farmers are agitated over the compensation provisions made by the MMRDA, the authority managing the Third Mumbai or Karnala-Sai-Chirner (KSC) New Town project

7 Jun 2026 10:17 pm
One dead, one sick at Mumbai concert

The cause of death remains unclear, forensic reports are awaited, the police say

7 Jun 2026 10:08 pm
Traffic diversions announced around Jubilee Hills for H-CITI flyover, underpass works

Commuters have been urged to avoid peak traffic hours between 8.30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

7 Jun 2026 9:58 pm
Couple arrested in the murder of Delhi University professor over property dispute

Following a final warning issued by the victim to vacate her property in West Bengals Burdwan, the accused allegedly conspired to eliminate her, travelling to Delhi for it

7 Jun 2026 9:55 pm
Retro Route: Santhome schools cricket lore never runs out of fizz

The spotlight today (June 7) belonged to the 1976 batch of Santhome Higher Secondary School, their Golden Jubilee Reunion having just drawn to a close. Never mind that none of the alumni from this batch made it to either the state or national team; the occasion still warrants a toast to the schools cricketing culture. Lakshmy Harikrishnan tracks the high points of the institutions cricketing history

7 Jun 2026 9:54 pm
West Bengal Government to provide jobs to kin of BJP workers killed in 2021 post-poll violence

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari also announces one-time financial assistance of 5 lakh for all the affected families from the Chief Ministers Relief Fund

7 Jun 2026 9:54 pm
Nitin Nabin instructs BJP cadre in Jharkhand to gear up for 2029 Assembly election

Mr. Nabin asserted that Jharkhand will remain a BJP stronghold. He also directed that regular monthly meetings be ensured at all levels from the state down to the Mandal level, to maintain continuous communication with grassroots workers.

7 Jun 2026 9:54 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown: Brazil targets title No. 6; Mexico hopes for a fine show

Switzerland favourite to make it to the knockouts for the fourth straight edition; burden of expectation on Morocco after its semifinal run in Qatar 2022: Scotland desperate to end group-stage jinx

7 Jun 2026 9:35 pm
Watch: INDIA janbandhan united, 23 parties have confirmed participation: Congress

Twenty-three political parties have confirmed their participation in the INDIA janbandhan meeting at the Constitution Club in New Delhi on June 8, according to the Congress. The meeting is expected to focus on the opposition alliances future strategy with an eye on the 2029 general elections.

7 Jun 2026 9:32 pm
Kochi-Theni greenfield highway project put on hold

The 151-km-long project was envisioned about a decade ago to decongest the 121-km-long NH 85 corridor between Kochi and Munnar

7 Jun 2026 9:19 pm
Govt. has stepped up preventive measures against Shigella: Kerala Health Minister

Muraleedharan says Food Safety officials have been directed to carry out checks at restaurants and wayside eateries to ensure that food safety norms are being followed

7 Jun 2026 8:53 pm
PM wants the countrys youth to keep making reels and frying pakoras, says Rahul Gandhi

But these young men did ask questions, and they found the answers, too. This is Indias true youth power, inquisitive, aware, and informed, the Congress leader says, posting a video with 18-year-old Sarthak Siddhant, lauding him for exposing vulnerabilities in the CBSEs OSM portal

7 Jun 2026 8:53 pm
Veerappans claim: Actor Sukanya wins defamation case after 30 years

Madras High Court directs Sun TV Network to pay her 10 lakh towards damages for not editing out scandalous allegations made against her by forest brigand Veerappan in a 1996 interview

7 Jun 2026 8:53 pm
Lokeshs Russia visit may give a push to States industrial development, says Palla Srinivasa Rao

The IT Ministers discussions with representatives of the Element Group, Transmashholding and Novostal-M have the potential to position Andhra Pradesh as a preferred destination for large-scale investments, says the TDP State president

7 Jun 2026 8:53 pm
YSRCP steps up campaign over alleged DSC-2025 irregularities

The party leader asks cadres to raise recruitment issue during statewide protest programmes; demands CBI probe into alleged irregularities

7 Jun 2026 8:52 pm