SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 42    C

The Hindu

Top News / The Hindu

Bhiwandi food poisoning: 79 people still hospitalised; FDA cracks down on eateries

Patient samples have been sent for microbiological, chemical, and culture analysis to determine the exact cause of the illness

21 Jun 2026 3:52 pm
Yoga is Indias gift to world, guiding humanity amid challenges: President Murmu

Droupad Murmu led International Yoga Day celebrations, performing exercises along with Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and thousands of participants at a state-level event in Jabalpur

21 Jun 2026 3:51 pm
Meghalaya police told to hunt down financiers of illegal coal trade

The crackdown in East Jaintia Hills was ordered ahead of the High Court of Meghalayas summons to the administrative and police chiefs of the district on February 9

21 Jun 2026 3:47 pm
AI is helping patients understand cancer but misunderstand doctors

Patients are increasingly informed but often misinformed. They have information without context. They trust algorithms that sound intelligent but lack accountability. They are sceptical of doctors who try to add nuance because the algorithm validated their simpler interpretation And we are doing this without tracking outcomes

21 Jun 2026 3:46 pm
Scientists find a blood test that predicts lung cancer years early

The 14-protein signature needs to be further validated. It has been derived from a population of limited diversity, representing the U.K., the U.S., and East Asia. If the signature is found to be relevant in many or even all populations, scientists will then have to develop a diagnostic test to detect all 14 proteins in blood plasma

21 Jun 2026 3:45 pm
EU FTA puts India on a level playing field against competitors in labour-intensive sectors: chief negotiator

Chief negotiator Darpan Jain also said that, apart from an overall benefit to all States, the FTA provides sectoral benefits to several States such as Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat, Maharashtra, among others

21 Jun 2026 3:44 pm
Author-columnist Chandregowdas Kalamavana Kadedinagalu launched in Shivamogga

The occasion makes speakers recall characters of Bayaluseeme Kattepurana, a column which appeared in Lankesh Patrike for over two decades

21 Jun 2026 3:17 pm
Panel sets deadline for Meghalaya govt. to stop faceless illegal coal trade

The High Court of Meghalaya appointed the Justice B.P. Katakey committee in April 2022 to monitor and regulate the States coal sector

21 Jun 2026 3:15 pm
India-EU trade pact to be signed by December; implemented from Feb-Mar next year: Piyush Goyal

Goyal also said that his U.S. Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, is coming to India this week to hold trade pact talks with him

21 Jun 2026 3:14 pm
Hyderabad marks International Day of Yoga with mass sessions across city

Describing yoga as a symbol of Indias eternal wisdom, Telangana Governor Shukla said it had evolved into a global movement promoting health, harmony and human well-being

21 Jun 2026 3:10 pm
Indias ODI team for England tour: Kohli named in squad, subject to fitness clearance

The Shubman Gill led ODI team didn't have any surprises except that young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been dropped after being a part of short Afghanistan series

21 Jun 2026 3:06 pm
Narrow escape for passengers as TGSRTC electric bus catches fire

Passengers and crew flee unscathed as driver acts quickly to halt the bus and summon help

21 Jun 2026 3:04 pm
Madras High Court takes up suo motu case to protect people from stray dogs in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

The case has been taken up in compliance of a directive of the Supreme Court which had held that compassion for animal life cannot be interpreted in a manner that compels citizens to endure recurring threats to their own lives

21 Jun 2026 2:25 pm
Mysuru records over 1.21 lakh trees in citizen-led census

A public data portal is being planned to enable residents and others access the tree database, search for trees by ward or species and report concerns relating to tree health. The database will eventually be handed over to the Mysuru City Corporation as a living record of the citys green infrastructure.

21 Jun 2026 2:23 pm
Watch: U.S. and Iran to talk in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again

The U.S. and Iran have begun technical-level talks in Switzerland after Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz over the ongoing Israel-Lebanon conflict. As negotiations test the interim agreement, Iran insists key commitments must be honoured before a final deal can move forward. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon, with the death toll in the conflict crossing 4,000.

21 Jun 2026 2:15 pm
News in Frames | Bringing life back to a thirsty land

Once known for water scarcity, Rayadurgam in Andhra Pradesh is witnessing an ecological revival through community-led water conservation, afforestation efforts

21 Jun 2026 2:11 pm
On-street parking of cars on Puducherrys Gingee Salai hinders movement of vehicles

The problem is not restricted to the French quarter but has also spread to the side lanes in the Tamil quarter

21 Jun 2026 2:03 pm
Biscuits instead of breakfast for students: BJP criticises TVK-led government

Rejecting that the shortage in food was due to the increase in the number of students, BJP state unit president said the government should have planned depending on the number of students

21 Jun 2026 2:02 pm
Two members killed, 58 injured at wedding party as bus plunges into irrigation tank near Rajapalayam

The deceased were identified as A. Selvam (55) and K. Kamatchi (50) of Kunnoor; the injured were rushed to the Government hospital in Rajapalayam

21 Jun 2026 1:53 pm
Yashs Toxic gets new release date after multiple delays, set for August 2026 debut

The long-awaited action drama starring Yash, Kiara Advani and Nayanthara will now arrive in theatres worldwide on August 26 after several schedule changes

21 Jun 2026 1:35 pm
On NEET re-exam day, a look at how China runs the Gaokao

As millions of students in India prepare for the NEET re-exam, a stark contrast emerges with Chinas meticulously organized Gaokao, which sees the nation effectively halting daily life for its 13.42 million candidates each June.

21 Jun 2026 1:26 pm
What students need to know about AI screening of resumes

Tips to write a resume that will get past the Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

21 Jun 2026 1:18 pm
Inclement weather does not dampen spirits of yoga enthusiasts in Vizianagaram

Collector S. Ram Sundar Reddy, Joint Collector Sedhu Madhavan, and other officials performed yoga asanas at Balaji junction, the main venue for the Yoga Day celebrations in the district

21 Jun 2026 1:11 pm
Enumeration finds over 2,000 open wells in the vicinity of reserve forests in Manapparai and Thuvarankurichi

The detailed exercise was carried out in the wake of instances of wild animals, such as the Indian Gaur and the spotted deer, having fallen into open wells

21 Jun 2026 1:01 pm
Punjab Police busts gangster module linked to foreign-based handlers; three held

According to the investigation, the accused were transporting consignments of weapons and carrying out criminal activities at the behest of their handlers abroad

21 Jun 2026 12:54 pm
Day 3 of strike: BEST to operate 180 special bus trips for NEET re-exam students

The strike, called by the BEST Sanyukt Kamgar Kruti Samiti, has virtually paralysed the civic-run bus transport system since June 19, forcing passengers to depend on other transportation methods for their daily commute

21 Jun 2026 12:46 pm
The story and science behind Ferris wheels

On June 21, 1893, the original Ferris wheel had its first riders at the Chicago Worlds Fair. Envisioned as an American answer to the Eiffel Tower, this amusement ride has not only won over the hearts of countless people, but has also gone on to become a symbol of many cities in its 130-plus years of existence. Hop aboard one of the many cabins as A.S.Ganesh takes you on a ride like no other

21 Jun 2026 12:46 pm
Group of Seven | A platform for the globalised elite

The grouping of industrialised nations, founded in the 1970s, has weathered major geopolitical storms across the 20th and 21st centuries to remain a key forum for discussions and decision-making on global conflicts and economic challenges

21 Jun 2026 12:43 pm
India boosts Russian, UAE oil purchases in June ahead of full Hormuz recovery

Imports from the United States fell sharply to 91,000 bpd from 2,52,000 bpd in May, according to Kpler data

21 Jun 2026 12:41 pm
France restricts public alcohol consumption, outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

More than 200,000 people across Europe died from heat-related causes over the last four years, and most of the fatalities were preventable, the World Health Organisation's Europe office said this month

21 Jun 2026 12:37 pm
A heapful of tales from the backyard

The flora and fauna plot many stories behind your back

21 Jun 2026 12:26 pm
The scents and scenes of home

The subtle sound of falling flowers and fragrance of a few blooms added to the perception of what home means

21 Jun 2026 12:25 pm
When a dog chooses its best friend

Along came the canine and upended the understanding of human relationships

21 Jun 2026 12:24 pm
Power politics in the age of AI

The weakening of restraint and the growing detachment of power from any broader ethical purpose in a technology-driven world are straining at the guardrails of the international order

21 Jun 2026 12:23 pm
Cyber police book controversial YouTuber Thoppi for allegedly posting obscene content

Thoppi allegedly posted nude images of his friends on social media after he had a fallout with the latter

21 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
Thousands perform yoga at Mysore palace as city celebrates International Yoga Day

The grand yoga session, held under this years theme, Yoga for Healthy Ageing, showcased Mysurus lasting legacy as a global hub of modern yoga and drew participation from people across all age groups

21 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
The dilemma of social media and children

With countries banning social media for children under 16, a look at whether these platforms offer any benefits?

21 Jun 2026 12:11 pm
Curacao goal-keeper Eloy Room jokes he deserves statue after World Cup heroics

The 37-year-old shot-stopper made 15 saves in the Group E match against Ecuador to keep alive Curacaos hopes of progressing to the knockout stages

21 Jun 2026 12:03 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan strolls to victory over Tunisia in 1,000th game

Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points at the top of Group F

21 Jun 2026 11:53 am
India is now fourth largest economy, says govt.

The government says that with the GDP valued at $4.18 trillion, India has surpassed Japan to become the worlds fourth largest economy, it says that the country is poised to displace Germany from the third rank with a projected GDP of $7.3 trillion by 2030

21 Jun 2026 11:50 am
Tri-series: Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A fifty, falls short of fastest hundred by one stroke

Sooryavanshi surpassed the fastest fifty record held by Sri Lankan Kaushalya Weeraratne, who had achieved the milestone in 12 balls back in 2005

21 Jun 2026 11:48 am
CJP protest in Delhi: Dipke, supporters continue sit-in overnight at Jantar Mantar; urge people to join protest

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who joined the protest on June 20, announced that he would go on a hunger strike on June 27 if Union Education Miniser Dharmendra Pradhan did not step down

21 Jun 2026 11:47 am
Beyond books: How a Kolkata school is teaching girls to build self-reliant futures

The residential school for girls uses practical learning and skill development to prepare students from rural communities for self-sustaining livelihoods

21 Jun 2026 11:27 am
Headmaster, teacher arrested over sexual abuse allegations at school in Karnataka

The Department of School Education has suspended both individuals

21 Jun 2026 11:25 am
Engineers body recovered from Varthur STP; search continues for another missing worker

The search is still underway for Brijesh Kumar, a worker from Bihar, who also went missing after the incident on Thursday evening.

21 Jun 2026 11:25 am
Permanent yoga centres to be set up in A.P.s Swarna Grama and Ward Secretariats: CM Naidu

He was joined by Baba Ramdev at Yoga Day event in Vijayawada; the CM said Prime Minister Modi has brought global recognition to yoga

21 Jun 2026 11:20 am
Amid global uncertainties, parliamentary panel to study evolving economic conditions in India

The examination is expected to cover topics, including economic growth, inflation, employment, investment trends, fiscal management, banking sector developments, trade and the impact of global developments on India

21 Jun 2026 10:54 am
Los Angeles under state of emergency due to warehouse fire

The fire broke out June 17 in a frozen food warehouse, where burning foam insulation, suspected ammonia leakage and melting solar panels have complicated the firefight, officials said

21 Jun 2026 10:49 am