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Indias defence production hits record 1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26

According to the Defence Ministry, the milestone represents a 15.6% growth over the previous fiscal years output of 1.54 lakh crore

India's education system puts pressure on children, crushes them: Rahul Gandhi in Kota rally

The programme Chhatron ki Goonj Maha Rally is being projected by the Congress as the first in a series of nationwide student conventions, while t

Delegation from Telangana to join CJPs New Delhi protest on June 20

SWR found on the wrong side of law after trying to bury unsegregated waste at Subrahmanya Road Railway Station premises

Bilinele gram panchayat under which the station comes, had been asking the Railways to segregate waste and hand over dry waste to it for processi

Mass Free Aksharabhyasam Held on Indrakeeladri

The ritual began at the auspicious muhurtham of 8.06 am, as determined by Vedic scholars

Seven arrested in Othakadai with 7.6 kg of ganja

Quote of the Day by America's most influential and innovative poet, Walt Whitman: 'Do I contradict myself? Very well...'- An inspiring quote by the Leaves of Grass poet about identity, change, and the many selves within us

Walt Whitman's iconic I contain multitudes quote challenges the notion of a singular identity, asserting that humans are complex beings shaped by

Hyderabad: Govt Adviser Takes Stock Of Waterlogging Areas

The officials also inspected the five-lakh litre capacity sump at Uppal Crossroads, which helped in preventing waterlogging and noted the restora

Sena UBT Rocked By MP Exodus, 6 Reportedly Set To Join Shinde Camp

The development comes amid growing speculation over Operation Tiger an alleged effort by the Shinde camp to engineer a split in the Uddhav facti

SEFI delegation visits RINL, backs merger with SAIL to script turnaround

Yoga Vital for Fitness, Mental Peace: SPF Chief

The SPF chief said yoga creates greater health awareness and supports the governments vision of building a Fit Andhra Pradesh

War of words erupts in U.P. as BJP ally claims split in Samajwadi Party; Akhilesh hits back

State Minister and SBSP president Om Prakash Rajbhars statement is echoed by Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, who says as many as 26 S

Watch: Telegram under fire: NTAs crackdown explained | Above the Fold | 17.06.2026

Telegram challenges its temporary NEET block, fresh details emerge on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, and Messi makes World Cup history with a hat-

198-Cr Kaleshwaram Temple Restoration Works Begin

The state government has sanctioned Rs 198 crore for the temples development and Rs 60 crore for the development of Astra Teerthas in Jayashankar

Lokesh challenges Jagan for a debate on DSC recruitment process

Asserting that it has been conducted transparently and in accordance with the horizontal and vertical reservation norms, the HRD Minister accuses

From Naxal Stronghold To Wildlife Haven: The Turnaround Of Chhattisgarhs Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve

The USTR is an example of how effective conservation measures can do wonders to a wildlife sanctuary: Varun Kumar Jain, deputy director of the US

Telugu-only enumeration forms for SIR likely to stir a hornets nest

The one-language approach may pose difficulties in Hyderabad, one of Indias most linguistically diverse urban centres

Iranians called Obama stupid SON OF A B**CH: Trump rips JCPOA; warns Iran of bombing if deal fails

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Psychology says people who button their shirts wrong are not careless but their brain is looking for a shortcut due to a hidden overload

One key principle in psychology is that isolated mistakes should not be given too much meaning. Buttoning a shirt incorrectly does not automatica

Steel plant accident: 1 cr. compensation, judicial inquiry sought

School assembly news headlines for June 18: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the day

Students will be updated on significant national, international, and sports news, including the Indian Air Force's extensive delivery of NEET-UG

Plea to put in place mechanism for strictly monitoring and regulating fee collection in aided educational institutions

Bidadi row: BJP leaders promise land-losing farmers to scrap township project when in power

Delhi High Court issues notice to Centre on Telegrams challenge to temporary ban ahead of NEET exam

During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who represented the Centre, alleged that several channels on the platform were allegedly bein

African Proverb: 'If You Think Youre Too Small to Make a Difference, Try Spending the Night with a Mosquito' teaches powerful career lesson to Gen-Z youths, students and those who dare to dream big

African Proverb of the Day teaches that size and status do not determine impact. Even the smallest actions and individuals can create significant

New Superintendent of Police assumes charge in Virudhunagar district

Govt To Terminate 43 Doctors For Shirking Duties

The doctors were working under the directorate of secondary health services in departments such as general medicine, orthopaedics and gynaecology

AP JAC Amaravati Warns Agitation Over Dues

He alleged that the government was subjecting employees to severe work pressure in the name of rankings and performance monitoring without provid

Congress aims better performance in future in Thrissur, vows course correction

A joint meeting of mandalam and block Congress committee presidents decides to move forward by identifying and rectifying organisational lapses

Womens T20 World Cup: Australia has it easy against Bangladesh

Central portal for Waqf properties offers facility to upload data, says Kerala board

Dismissing the allegations that board had illegally uploaded details of the disputed Munambam property, C.M. Manju, Chief Executive Officer in-ch

Concerns Raised Over Cleanliness and Encroachment Near Kalka Ji Temple

New Delhi, June 17: Concerns have been raised regarding the increasing dirt and unauthorized shops outside the famous Kalka Ji Temple in Delhi. M

A.P. launches mandatory disability screening for all students

The screening will be conducted through Prashast 2.0, an upgraded app for screening 21 types of disabilities in children; initiative is being imp

Bengaluru: Elderly man loses 7.44 lakh in alleged SIM-swap cyber fraud

Shortage of psychiatric social workers grips mental healthcare system in Keralas govt. hospitals

Eight of the 15 sanctioned posts under the Directorate of Health Services and three of the four posts under the Directorate of Medical Education

Quote of the day by John Ashbery: 'Most reckless things are beautiful in some way, and recklessness is what makes...' - inspiring lessons on art, beauty, creativity and why taking risks can lead to your greatest discoveries by Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror poet

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CPI to focus on educating cadre in a bid to strengthen itself organisationally

Bihar Cabinet Approves 29 Proposals to Boost Tourism and Other Key Initiatives

Patna, June 17: The Bihar Cabinet held a significant meeting on Wednesday, approving several measures aimed at promoting tourism in the state. Am

Former AU English professor Ande Narasimhaswamy dies at 94

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Jewish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Before you marry, make sure you know who you are going to divorce. The saying reflects how ma

Kollam City Police launch month-long anti-narcotics campaign

North corporation completes 86% of LED light conversion

A total of 68,907 LED street lights have been installed so far under the project, which is being implemented through the PPP model

Shikha Mukerjee | Congress Fading Grandeur and Momentum of Inertia

Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the Congress, has been consistent in facing off against the BJP

JNTU-GV opens admissions for India-Germany integrated B.Tech programme

Engineering officials told to expedite construction of childrens hospital at Alipiri

SIR: Under immense pressure to meet targets, anganwadi workers seek exemption from BLO duties

The workers say they are being assigned strict voterverification oftargets without adequate training on the revised procedures

Thoothukudi Collector calls for strengthening EDC in colleges at EDII-TN programme

KAT refuses to stay GO that removed DHS

The Kerala government submitted that a new Director of Health Services was appointed, considering the urgent requirements of the States health se

Cyber fraudsters are parasites, must be dealt with firmly, says Supreme Court

Top court refuses to entertain a plea by an accused facing multiple cyberfraud cases seeking the clubbing of multiple criminal cases and the gran

BMW eyes sales of 20,000 units in India buoyed on strong demand for luxury cars

People living in huts to get priority under Indiramma Housing Scheme Phase-II

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Praises Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay for His Leadership Potential

Chennai, June 17: Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu met with her former co-star and current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay, on Wednesday. During

VCK has grown into a formidable political force in T.N.: Thirumavalavan

Yaduveer seeks permanent solution for Kodagu elephant conflict

Recommend to use Rushikonda structures as hospitality project: Ministers panel

State tightens preventive measures against infectious diseases

Karnataka plans new growth centres as part of Bengaluru region development strategy

Anit Thapa resigns as Chief Executive of GTA

The resignation of Anit Thapa, who was an ally of Trinamool Congress comes a day after West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Darjee

Telangana eyes 2,580-crore World Bank loan for healthcare overhaul focused on NCDs, elderly care

EOW probe 2.65-crore fraud at Aralvaimozhi cooperative society; One arrested

Miscreants decamp with ATM, set it ablaze in Anantapur district

According to the police, nearly 18 lakh cash was stolen from the machine, while a similar theft had taken place in Dharmavaram in neighbouring Sr

Ernakulam reports highest number of influenza cases in June

As many as 324 cases were reported, with some days recording more than 50 cases

Accountability in Democracy: Digvijay Singh Supports Priyank Kharges Questions on RSS

Bhopal, June 17: The issue of the legal status, financial transparency, and public accountability of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has re

'Something shocking': Centre defends Telegram curbs in HC, says app aided NEET cheating networks

The Indian government has temporarily restricted Telegram access. This action follows allegations of misuse by organised networks. The government

Visakhapatnam: Cloudy Skies, Moderate Showers Likely For Next 2 Days

The Amaravati Meteorological Centre has forecast further unsettled weather on Friday: Reports

NEET question papers reach Tirunelveli in IAF helicopter

Kerala to appoint geotechnical experts to examine issues in NH construction

According to PWD Minister, 81% of the 642 km project has already been completed. The move is aimed at timely completion of the remaining highway

Intermediate supplementary exam results to be released on June 18

Operation Toofan: 36 kg of cannabis seized, two held in Thrissur

Kunnamkulam police and DANSAF team intercept accused after dramatic escape bid, officers have a narrow escape as accused try to ram their vehicle

BJP Set to Win Again in 2027, Claims Keshav Prasad Maurya

Kanpur, June 17: Uttar Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) on Wednesday. He a

Citizens, civic groups eye maintenance push under new Bengaluru Minister

Citizens are also expecting better coordination between the Greater Bengaluru Authority and the rural administration to improve connectivity and

Govt. asks employees healthcare trust to finalise guidelines for health scheme

EHCT board reconstituted 18 members from the administration including Chief Secretary, special chief secretaries of key departments, CEOs of Raji

UCC Bill To Be Placed In MP Assembly In Upcoming Monsoon Session: CM Yadav

The state government has been working on the draft bill on UCC for the past couple of months.

Priyank Kharges statement on RSS shows his incompetence, says Shettar

The RSS is registered in the hearts of the people and they know it, says the BJP MP

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Plea to remove unauthorised commercial constructions put up in buffer zone of Anamalai Tiger Reserve

Anxiety Mounts Over Holding Of Neet Re-Examination On June 21 In AP

The National Testing Agency (NTA) had originally conducted the NEET test on May 3, 2026. It had been cancelled following allegations of the quest

Iconic Track Tum Hi Ho Bandhu Returns in Cocktail 2 with Shahid, Rashmika, and Kritis Dance

Mumbai, June 17: In Bollywood, certain songs remain etched in the hearts of fans long after their release. One such beloved track is Tum Hi Ho Ba

Telangana Health Minister announces wider access to Emicizumab for haemophilia patients

Yogandhra-2026 promotes tourism potential in Polavaram dist.

IND-A tri-series | Sooryavanshi, Halambage and Tilak face fines

Rupee appreciates for fourth consecutive session as crude cools

More shigellosis cases reported from seven districts in Kerala

Restobar Sealed Over Two Deaths In A Fire Accident, FIR Against Owner

A fire was noticed at the bar on Monday when some customers were present for lunch. Immediately after noticing the fire, some alert customers man

Five held for posing as Task Force police officers, extorting businessman in Amberpet

UK-India free trade deal to kick in on July 15, cutting tariffs by over $480 mn in year one

The United Kingdom and India will implement their Free Trade Agreement on July 15. This landmark deal, signed last year, promises to boost trade

Major ED Raids in Tamil Nadu Linked to 400 Crore Ponzi Scheme

Chennai, June 17: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted significant raids in Tamil Nadu, targeting eight business and residential locati

A.P. Waqf Board to provide free Intermediate education to 250 underprivileged Muslim students

Of the 6,605 who attended the test, we ultimately chose 250 candidates for the free residential education programme, says Waqf Board Chairman

BMC announces 20% water supply cut: No water for swimming pools, action against misuse of drinking water and more

Mumbai faces a severe water crisis as the BMC slashes supply by 20% to industries, commercial entities, and sports facilities due to critically l