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Keralas zoonotic potential in the background of Nipah

The peak Nipah virus spillover risk in the State is from April to September, when the abundance of seasonal fruit-laden trees, increased bat foraging activity, bat breeding season and viral shedding dynamics coincide, increasing the risk of human exposure. This pattern has not changed in Kerala since the very first outbreak.

13 Jun 2026 4:57 pm
No candidates score is normalised: NTA issues clarification on CUET(PG) 2026

No candidates score is normalised not in the main examination, not in the reschedule; they were scored on exactly the same basis as everyone else, reads an official statement by the NTA

13 Jun 2026 4:57 pm
ASI survey uncovers 25 inscriptions, ancient rock art in Nallamala Tiger Reserve

The teams had in the last three days documented and copied 25 inscriptions dating from the 2nd century CE to the 16th century CE

13 Jun 2026 4:50 pm
Heart of the Beast trailer: Brad Pitt and his furry friend brave the wrath of nature

Heart of the Beast starring Brad Pitt and directed by David Ayer, dives deep into the unbreakable bond between a soldier and his combat dog as they battle natures toughest challenges

13 Jun 2026 4:50 pm
61-day fishing ban to end in Rameswaram

Though the fishing ban period will end at midnight on Sunday, a decision on issuing tokens is yet to be taken due to the weather forecast of strong winds in place till June 15

13 Jun 2026 4:49 pm
Minister blames DMK regime for piling up of paddy bags at godowns

Minister for Food and Civil Supplies P Venkataramanan says the DMK government failed to transport for hulling in time paddy procured and stored at the godown

13 Jun 2026 4:45 pm
Iran says funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9

Khamenei, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran in February

13 Jun 2026 4:44 pm
Swedish fighters intercept Russian jets near border

Swedish airspace was not violated in connection with the incidents, Swedens military said

13 Jun 2026 4:39 pm
Dr. Reddys launches generic cancer drug Bosutinib in U.S.

MSN is responsible for the development and manufacturing of the product, the company said

13 Jun 2026 4:19 pm
Vision 2031: Kerala to be made most women-friendly State; task force to investigate crime against children

Document moots new legislation on the lines of Disha Act in Andhra Pradesh to prevent crime against women

13 Jun 2026 4:17 pm
Sunny Deol, Akshaye Khanna's Netflix courtroom thriller Ikka locks premiere date

Bollywood actors Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna are reuniting for a film with Ikka after three decades

13 Jun 2026 4:14 pm
Telangana DCA seizes 70.56 lakh worth pharmaceutical excipients in Hyderabad over label tampering

During the inspection, officials found 12 cardboard drums containing 240 kg of Hydroxypropyl Betadex

13 Jun 2026 4:14 pm
Seven Bangladeshi nationals to be deported from Hyderabad

The detainees are being shifted to the Deportation Centre at Jogipet in Medak district.

13 Jun 2026 4:11 pm
Thunderstorm forecast in 11 Telangana districts on June 14

Hyderabad city and its surrounding areas for the next 24 hours will see a generally cloudy sky

13 Jun 2026 4:00 pm
Explained | Switzerlands population cap proposal and what it would mean for Europe

The country will vote in a referendum on June 14 to cap the population at 10 million by introducing stricter immigration rules as the population reaches 9.5 million

13 Jun 2026 3:59 pm
Owaisi submits representation to CEO on Telangana SIR

The Hyderabad MP seeks enumeration forms in Telugu, Urdu, and English

13 Jun 2026 3:58 pm
Power demand in Chennai hits a new high of over 5,000 MW

The demand was recorded on June 10, even as residents complain of power outages; previously, the maximum demand was 4,966 MW

13 Jun 2026 3:56 pm
Lt. Gen. Dhiraj Seth appointed next Army Chief

The present Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi retires from service the same day

13 Jun 2026 3:53 pm
ED conducts raids on TMC MLA Madan Mitra's properties to probe municipal recruitment 'scam'

It is alleged that Mr. Mitra received bribes in the form of cash and gold through middlemen in relation to the appointment of undeserving candidates for various posts to different municipalities, including civic bodies of Kamarhati and adjacent Titagarh, ED officials said

13 Jun 2026 3:52 pm
Summer Games showcase reveals a plethora of delightful, digital adventures

Come June, gamers worldwide gear up for all the hottest games, news and reveals that will unfold over the course of the year

13 Jun 2026 3:49 pm
Parents should not allow children to use social media: Andhra Pradesh child rights panel

The panel submitted a note to the Minister for Education Nara Lokesh to study the possibilities of enactment of an exclusive law to protect the children from adult content and others

13 Jun 2026 3:45 pm
Central team reaches Kozhikode, three contacts of Nipah infected person test negative for virus

Revenue Minister A.P. Anil Kumar, who is in-charge of Kozhikode, says there is no large-scale spread of the infection at present, no need to declare a containment zone, he says

13 Jun 2026 3:44 pm
Palakkad division of Southern Railway collects 17 lakh in fine; suspends six licences for level crossing violations

The Palakkad division said LC gates are critical safety installations and the violations can lead to fatal consequences, disruption of train services, and substantial damage to railway property

13 Jun 2026 3:25 pm
NTA launches digital training programme for examination officials

Titled 'Pariksha Karmayogi: Capacity-Building Programme for Examination Officials', the programme has been designed to strengthen the capacity of examination functionaries and to ensure the smooth, secure and standardised conduct of offline, pen-and-paper based examinations, says NTA

13 Jun 2026 3:23 pm
From Toxic to 666 Operation Dream Theatre, films to watch out for from Kannada cinema

The Kannada film industry has had a quiet 2026. It needs a remarkable turnaround to end the year on a positive note.

13 Jun 2026 3:21 pm
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh joins Kiran flypast, surprises audience at Air Force Academy

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh took part in three-aircraft Kiran formation during Combined Graduation Parade ceremony in Hyderabad

13 Jun 2026 3:20 pm
Karra Samu in Hyderabad: How Telanganas traditional stick-fighting martial art is making a comeback

Once a battlefield skill and folk tradition, Karra samu is finding new life among children and adults in Hyderabad as a form of fitness, self-defence and cultural preservation

13 Jun 2026 3:12 pm
Hyosung TNS eyes ATM manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu: Industries Minister

Minister S. Keerthana said in a post on X that she had a productive meeting with the leadership of Hyosung TNS in South Korea, discussing opportunities in Tamil Nadu and exploring potential collaborations in advanced manufacturing and technology sectors

13 Jun 2026 3:11 pm
Pinarayi responds to Rahul Gandhis hug remark

Kerala Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan has hit back at Rahul Gandhi over his remarks at an INDIA bloc meeting, accusing the Congress leader of weakening the alliance and helping the BJP through his political approach.

13 Jun 2026 3:02 pm
Lebanon reports Israeli strikes in south after evacuation warning

Israeli airstrikes hit several areas covered by the warning, including the villages of Rihan and Sujud, located not far from Nabatieh

13 Jun 2026 2:58 pm
Australian Open badminton: Sindhus title wait prolongs with semifinal loss

With Sindhu's exit, India's campaign in the tournament also came to an end in the BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament

13 Jun 2026 2:49 pm
Assam Cabinet decides to stop Aadhaar issuance to those aged above 18: CM

The step is being taken to ensure that no illegal Bangladeshis get Aadhaar cards, says Assam Chief Minister

13 Jun 2026 2:41 pm
World Cup 2026: FIFA blames Mexicos empty seats on fans in concourses

FIFA has been charging record ticket prices at the 11 stadiums in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada

13 Jun 2026 2:25 pm
West Bengal CM Adhikari holds Janata Darbar, listens to peoples grievances

The first 'janata darbar' was held on May 18. Mr. Adhikari had announced the weekly programme after taking charge as Chief Minister, saying citizens would be able to meet him directly every week

13 Jun 2026 2:15 pm
2020 Delhi riots: Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid move fresh bail pleas in larger conspiracy case

The applications argued that there has been no significant progress in the trial despite the Supreme Court dismissing the earlier plea over six months ago

13 Jun 2026 2:14 pm
ED complaint leads to UAPA case against those associated with U.S.-based Christian missionary

The FIR was registered based on a complaint submitted by Sunil Kumar Sinhmar, an officer of the Directorate of Enforcement

13 Jun 2026 2:09 pm
Salem man arrested for sexually assaulting woman; police recover obscene clips from his phone

An audio clip went viral on social media platforms, in which a woman alleged that M. Manikandan, 40, had sexually assaulted her, recorded the act on his mobile phone, and threatened to release the video online

13 Jun 2026 2:05 pm
Police serve fresh summons to Bengal's ex-sports minister in Messi event chaos case

The case stems from an FIR lodged against him by the event organiser Shatadru Dutta, accusing the former Minister of black-marketing tickets, extortion, criminal intimidation and cheating in connection with the high-profile football event in December, 2005

13 Jun 2026 2:01 pm
VGP Marine Kingdom releases captive-bred banded bamboo sharks into ocean

While this is the first experiment of its kind, the aquarium hopes to expand to other marine species over time, says S Arockia Cinnakan aka Kannan, the institutions head curator

13 Jun 2026 1:44 pm
Scholarships: June 13, 2026

Information on financial aid for students

13 Jun 2026 1:43 pm
Why we need digital identity checks in academic life

In an academic environment driven by metrics, discrepancies are not merely technical errors; they shape how researchers are perceived

13 Jun 2026 1:42 pm
Uganda slams unfair Ebola air travel restrictions

While we appreciate the need for vigilance, blanket restrictions undermine confidence in countries that report outbreaks openly, said the Permanent Secretary of Uganda Health Ministry

13 Jun 2026 1:33 pm
Two nursing students killed in road accident

The deceased have been identified as Atul and Gaurishankar, both nursing students pursuing their studies in Bengaluru

13 Jun 2026 1:27 pm
Ukrainian strike kills one, wounds three in southern Russia

The attack damaged port installations in the Temryuk district and as a result of falling drone debris, a fire broke out at a maritime terminal, killing one person

13 Jun 2026 1:18 pm