SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 37    C

The Hindu

Top News / The Hindu

Collector instructs officials to draw up plans for mahamaham preparation work

Kumbakonam set to host Mahamaham in March 2028; the Thanjavur Collector holds a meeting with officials of various government departments and agencies to plan preparations

16 Jun 2026 8:26 pm
Teachers Recruitment Board to release mark list for filling 2,708 assistant professor posts by end of June

It is now awaiting clarification from the Higher Education Department on whether it can proceed with filling 1,292 additional assistant professor posts after the HC cleared the decks for it last month

16 Jun 2026 8:25 pm
Protest planned tomorrow to seek Ministerial berth for Abbayya

Various community leaders and members of several organisations to take out march from Ambedkar Circle to the Mini Vidhana Soudha in Hubballi

16 Jun 2026 8:23 pm
Congress counters Naidu, says promise of 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats was not part of Delimitation Bill

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh calls Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidus criticism of Opposition unfair

16 Jun 2026 8:22 pm
Australian pension funds interested in India if even-playing field is available: Philip Green, High Commissioner of Australia to India

`Providing competitive, world-class tax treatment wouldsignificantly increase Indias attractiveness for these massive institutional investments. (Australias pension system is valued at approximately $3.2 trillion)

16 Jun 2026 8:22 pm
CPI(M) condemns attack on elderly woman, raises concerns over womens safety in Vijayawada

Partys State secretariat member describes the incident as a shocking reflection of the growing fear faced by women and senior citizens and blames the unchecked spread of ganja-related criminal activities for the deterioration of law and order

16 Jun 2026 8:21 pm
Madras High Court admits PIL challenging G.O. on pedestrian crossings on Avinashi Road in Coimbatore city

The Bench has directed the Tamil Nadu government to file its reply and has posted the matter for further hearing on June 30

16 Jun 2026 8:21 pm
Uyyakondan canal covered with thick growth of hyacinth, turns a health hazard

Residents blame the discharge of untreated sewage from homes, hospitals and commercial establishments along the banks of the canal in the city stretch for its present plight

16 Jun 2026 8:20 pm
Trial courts must weigh civil disputes before proceeding with criminal prosecution: Karnataka HC

The High Court expresses deep disquiet over the increasing trend of advocates performing their professional duties, being dragged into criminal proceedings and arraigned as accused in numerous cases

16 Jun 2026 8:18 pm
Kerala govt. forms steering committee for implementation of VBG RAM G

The VBG RAM G is set to come into force across the country on July 1

16 Jun 2026 8:18 pm
T.N. govt. should create permanent posts at new nursing colleges: association

In a statement, the the Tamil Nadu Nurses Empowerment Association says the decision to appoint staff on a contractual basis for these facilities has upset many nurses

16 Jun 2026 8:18 pm
Priyank Kharges salvo against RSS seen as a move to consolidate support base, counter criticism against Karnataka govt.

By bringing the RSS into the political discourse, the Congress appears to be shifting the debate to ideological issues, a terrain to confront the BJP

16 Jun 2026 8:12 pm
Ganesh Utsav Samiti seeks advance coordination for smooth conduct of festivities

It also request the implementation of a single-window system for the registration of Ganesh mandaps and sees the provision of free electricity services for festival-related activities

16 Jun 2026 8:11 pm
Central banks to increase gold reserves over next 12 months: WGC survey

Central banks remain very positive on gold, highlighting its significance amid a volatile geopolitical and economic environment

16 Jun 2026 8:10 pm
Teacher deployment for census work disrupts academic activities: Kerala General Education Minister

Samsudheen calls for review of Central guidelines that require teachers to be deployed for non-academic government assignments such as census operations and electoral work

16 Jun 2026 8:10 pm
CPI flays Pawan Kalyans remarks on leaders of southern States

Those who ultimately submit to the national leadership should first examine their own political conduct before criticising others, says Ramakrishna

16 Jun 2026 8:10 pm
16 Jun 2026 8:07 pm
Union Minister reviews Vijayawada railway projects, highlights infrastructure development

Pralhad Joshi inspects the ongoing development works at the Rayanapadu Satellite Railway Station and reviews the progress of modernisation initiatives being undertaken by the Railways. Later, visits Sri Kanaka Durga Temple atop Indrakeeladri and offers prayers

16 Jun 2026 8:07 pm
Cockroach Janta Party holds demonstration in Nagpur; saffron activists try to disrupt protest

CJP founder and activist Abhijeet Dipke advised youths to stay away from religion-based politics.

16 Jun 2026 8:04 pm
State to commission 24 major power projects worth 3,507 crore by December 2026

They include key substations and associated transmission lines across multiple districts, says Special Chief Secretary Vijayanand

16 Jun 2026 8:04 pm
Central University to host symposium on Kannada Jnanpith award winners tomorrow

It will facilitate discussions on their engagement with literary traditions, responses to colonial and post-colonial modernity, use of folklore, etc.

16 Jun 2026 8:02 pm
Bengalurus Peenya flyover declared safe after successful load test

The flyover, one of Bengalurus busiest stretches, has undergone repeated repair and maintenance works since 2021, particularly involving the replacement and strengthening of cables.

16 Jun 2026 7:59 pm
Two cases of shigellosis reported in Keralas Idukki

Infection detected in two children, aged four and nine, from the Kanjikuzhi panchayat limits

16 Jun 2026 7:57 pm
Farmers urged to unite against anti-farmer policies, India-U.S. Free Trade Agreement

Unveiling posters for the 23rd State conference of the A.P. Rythu Sangham to be held in Eluru from July 3 to 5, State president says farmers must remain vigilant to safeguard agriculture and protect their livelihoods

16 Jun 2026 7:57 pm
Pawan Kalyan flays remarks against Home Minister Anitha, calls for dignified political discourse

Citing that criticism and counter-criticism are a natural part of democratic politics, the Deputy CM says that criticisms should be confined to policy issues rather than personal remarks

16 Jun 2026 7:57 pm
MSMEs playing a vital role in industrial development and employment generation, says Minister Kondapalli Srinivas

Efforts are underway to create five lakh women entrepreneurs this financial year, he says, adding that increasing household incomes through job creation, entrepreneurship and womens economic empowerment top on government's agenda

16 Jun 2026 7:57 pm
HC directs State to perform last rites of custodial torture victim

Akash Delisons family had refused to receive the body

16 Jun 2026 7:56 pm
TVK govt releases white paper on State finances, targets DMK regime

As regards key metrics of State's Own Tax Revenue and Gross State Domestic Product, it stood at 5.45%, which was pretty low

16 Jun 2026 7:55 pm