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Telegram was warned at highest levels about apps misuse before blanket ban: NTA D-G

Telegram founder had promised to make the edited label more visible, but it was not done, says NTA Director-General Abhishek Singh, adding that the messaging app has to adhere to norms

17 Jun 2026 10:20 pm
Full body scanners on trial at four metro airports; BCAS also asks Srinagar, Jammu, Ayodhya to install them

Scanner trials began at Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi in May 2026; to continue for three months; airports handling over 50 lakh passengers annually asked to install scanners, which minimise the need for physical frisking

17 Jun 2026 10:16 pm
Shigella outbreak in Kerala explained: Why cases are rising and who is at risk

A Shigella outbreak in Kerala has raised serious public health concerns. What is this highly contagious bacteria, how does it spread, and who is most at risk? Heres a simple explainer on symptoms, causes, and prevention.

17 Jun 2026 10:09 pm
Bangladesh PMs adviser travelled to India despite his name on a blacklist generated by MEA in 2025

Zahed Ur Rahman, Information & Broadcasting Adviser of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was allowed by the immigration to enter India but he chose to return from the airport in Delhi, say sources

17 Jun 2026 10:09 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Portugal vs DR Congo LIVE updates: Group K match gets underway

Led by the enigmatic Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal will face off against DR Congo in a Group K encounter in Houston, on June 16, 2026.

17 Jun 2026 10:03 pm
Kerala HC upholds conviction of madrassa teacher in POCSO case

The special court had found him guilty of all charges and had sentenced him to 20 years of imprisonment

17 Jun 2026 9:57 pm
Tomato, onion, potato prices rise within a week, yet farmers say their produce fetches very low prices

In potato-growing States such as U.P., and Bihar too, farmers are in distress as they get as little as 2 or 3 per kilo for potatoes. But consumers are paying through their nose, says farmer leader Ashok Dhawale

17 Jun 2026 9:57 pm
E100: How Indias new flex fuel norms affect your vehicle and wallet | Business Matters

The government has approved rules for 100% ethanol (E100) fuel. What does this mean for motorists? From higher car costs to lower mileage, heres a simple breakdown of flex-fuel vehicles, costs, and impact on your everyday driving.

17 Jun 2026 9:53 pm
Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders meet Speaker Birla amid reports of 6 MPs breaking away | Operation Tiger

Amid speculation that six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are preparing to break away from Uddhav Thackerays party, the Shiv Sena (UBT) has rushed to the Lok Sabha Speaker, seeking exclusive recognition as the partys authorised parliamentary faction. The development has triggered allegations of political poaching, secret meetings in Delhi and a possible new split in the Thackeray camp.

17 Jun 2026 9:53 pm
What does the Vizag steel plant explosion reveal about industrial safety?

Following the explosion at the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited-Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (RINL-VSP) on June 8, a familiar chain of bureaucratic responses has been triggered such as ex-gratia for the bereaved families and the constitution of an expert committee for a high-level probe. An analysis of safety data reveals systemic gaps in how we report, inspect, and prevent industrial accidents. In this video, the Hindu Data Team uses data to look at inspection rates, discrepancies in reporting of ind

17 Jun 2026 9:51 pm
Women plantation workers from Tamil Nadu joyous about free KSRTC ride

But Kumily depot officials say the facility could be restricted to commuters within Keralas borders. The average daily collection per bus used to be26,000, but since the implementation of the scheme, it has dropped to below8,000

17 Jun 2026 9:49 pm
District panchayat draws up plan to address street dog issue

Along with the ABC programme, the panchayat has decided to set up more shelters for dogs undergoing sterilisation and make the licensing of pet dogs mandatory

17 Jun 2026 9:48 pm
1,000 home guards to be posted in Fire and Rescue Services: Chennithala

Action plan to be prepared for comprehensive modernisation of the force against the backdrop of climate change and resultant increase in disasters

17 Jun 2026 9:45 pm
Let Opposition MPs be guided by their conscience on backing NDA in Parliament: Omar Abdullah

We remain committed to our political ideology and will not alter our stand for the sake of power; every party is free to make its own decisions, but the NCs position is clear, says J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

17 Jun 2026 9:43 pm
India, Thailand review defence ties, strategic cooperation

Defence industry cooperation featured prominently in the talks as India and Thailand explored opportunities to deepen collaboration in defence manufacturing, research, and capability development

17 Jun 2026 9:39 pm
India & U.K. overcome last-minute steel hurdle, announce July 15 as trade deal implementation date

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement was signed in July 2025 and was set to be implemented by April or early May 2026. However, a fresh regulation on steel imports by the UK acted as a late-stage hiccup.

17 Jun 2026 9:32 pm
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

17 Jun 2026 9:29 pm
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 the BJP has objected to the outreach, alleging it could distract aspirants preparing for the examination

17 Jun 2026 9:29 pm
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 processing

17 Jun 2026 9:28 pm
SIT to move court for custody of DYFI leader in kafir screenshot case

Jithin Bhaskar, a DYFI Vadakara block committee member and admin of the WhatsApp group Vadakara Squad is suspected of sharing it with over 200 persons. However, police have not established that he is the creator of the screenshot

17 Jun 2026 9:25 pm
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 SP MPs are ready to defect

17 Jun 2026 9:17 pm
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 the opposition party of spreading misinformation on teacher recruitment, voter enrolment, and welfare initiatives

17 Jun 2026 9:13 pm
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

17 Jun 2026 9:12 pm
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 being used to offer leaked examination questions in exchange for money

17 Jun 2026 9:08 pm
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

17 Jun 2026 9:04 pm