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Successive govts failed to speed up work on irrigation projects in Cauvery and Krishna basins in Karnataka, says senior SC advocate

Government of Karnataka needs to double allocation for irrigation projects, according to Mohan Kataraki

18 Jun 2026 12:22 pm
18 Jun 2026 12:19 pm
At Hyderabads Srishti art gallery, young artists take centrestage

In the 16th edition of Emerging Palettes, artists explore themes of identity, memory and belonging using varied mediums

18 Jun 2026 12:15 pm
T.N. Governors address: Two-language policy to continue in Tamil Nadu; govt. to conduct Social Justice Survey

Governor, in his address to the House, reiterated the governments opposition to NEP, NEET

18 Jun 2026 12:15 pm
After MoU signing, Iran-U.S. talks planned in Switzerland on June 19

As things stand, the plan is still for the U.S. and Iran, along with mediators Pakistan and Qatar and other involved countries, to meet tomorrow at Buergenstock for initial negotiations about implementing the agreement, the Swiss foreign ministry said in a statement

18 Jun 2026 12:14 pm
New ZentrumHub Report: AI Agents Are Starting to Book Hotel Rooms Is the Travel Industry Ready?

Free 2026 report based on 1.5 million+ real bookings shows how AI is changing who sells the hotel room.

18 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
Andhra Pradesh RTC unions JAC opposes private e-buses, lease of depot land; protests on June 23-24

The unions want APSRTC to buy and run the electric buses, recruit 10,000 staff and add 4,000 buses, and have called red-ribbon protests on June 23 and 24

18 Jun 2026 12:08 pm
Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | The parrot that flew to Baghdad

How a collection of Sanskrit stories influenced One Thousand and One Nights and reflected the everyday concerns of Islamic society

18 Jun 2026 12:04 pm
Odisha approves nearly 76,612 crore-worth projects; set to create 50,517 jobs

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited has proposed to establish an ingot and wafers along with a Solar PV Cell Manufacturing Unit in Ganjam with an investment of 10,000 crore

18 Jun 2026 12:01 pm
Calcutta High Court upholds decision to recognise Ritabrata Banerjee as Bengal Leader of Opposition

The court, however, called for affidavits by all parties to examine the larger question of whether the Speaker acted within the ambit of his powers while recognising the LoP.

18 Jun 2026 11:59 am
Andhra Pradesh to remove 43 doctors for long absence from duty: Health Minister

The Health Minister said some doctors had stayed away for nearly four years and ignored show-cause notices, in the governments second such action in a month

18 Jun 2026 11:56 am
Ahead of parliamentary body meet, Shiv Sena (UBT) says action will be taken against those who violate whip

Sanjay Raut Uddhav Thackeray and NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar called him, during which it was discussed that those who resorted to treachery should not be spared

18 Jun 2026 11:55 am
Parliament panel moots higher education spending, says NEPs 6% GDP target unmet

The Committee noted that the percentage increase in the Department of Higher Education's budget estimates (BE) for 2025-26 vis-a-vis the BE for 2024-25 was lower than the previous year

18 Jun 2026 11:54 am
Fertiliser dealers licence suspended for alleged stock mismatch, overpricing in Kalaburagi

The dealer has been directed not to sell any fertiliser during the suspension period

18 Jun 2026 11:51 am
Data centres classified to skip public hearing, environmental impact study: activist

Bolisetty Satyanarayana said the projects water and power needs could hit marine ecosystems, fishermens livelihoods and the power grid

18 Jun 2026 11:50 am
Governors address in T.N. Assembly: Illicit mining and tax evasion will be dealt with an iron hand, says Arlekar

The Governor was giving his first address to the State Assembly after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led coalition government headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay assumed office

18 Jun 2026 11:44 am
Tirupatis Ratan Tata Innovation Hub opens Idea Lab, Studio Room for startups

The Collector reviewed startup technologies in healthcare and infrastructure, among them a squint-diagnosis device and a hand-rehabilitation glove

18 Jun 2026 11:44 am
A Meghalaya food festival is bringing flavours of the Northeast to Hyderabad

The Meghalaya on a Plate festival spotlights tribal cuisines from the Khasi, Jaintia and Garo communities, with rice, fermented ingredients and slow-cooked meats at its heart

18 Jun 2026 11:37 am
Taiwan not 'provoking' China, hopes new U.S. arms sale package can be approved soon, President says

China's military is extending into the Western Pacific, and its various forms of coercion continue to intensify, Mr. Lai said

18 Jun 2026 11:35 am
Watch: FIFA World Cup Portugal held by DR Congo to a 1-1 draw

Portugal were held to a surprising 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their opening FIFA World Cup Group K match on Wednesday.

18 Jun 2026 11:34 am
Three killed as lorry rams stranded goods vehicle on NH-163 in Telanganas Jangaon

According to police, the accident was reported around 2 a.m. after the goods carrier which was transporting grocery items from Hyderabad to Devaruppula, suffered a tyre burst near the bridge

18 Jun 2026 11:25 am
Security forces conduct search operations in Manipur's Kangpokpi; arms seized, bunkers destroyed

Thirty bunkers, outposts and strategic camp sites found in the vicinity of these villages were also dismantled during the operations, a police statement said

18 Jun 2026 11:22 am
Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer: Tom Holland battles the Hulk as Peter Parkers powers spiral out of control

The upcoming chapter in the Marvel and Sony franchise finds Peter Parker facing a dangerous new evolution, a powerful enemy, and a world that no longer remembers who he is

18 Jun 2026 11:21 am
Ashvitas Vessels of Vulnerability Celebrates R Varadarajans enduring artistic legacy

On view at Ashvitas until July 17, this retrospective traces a lifelong engagement with abstraction, emotion and human vulnerability, offering a poignant reflection on grief, and memory

18 Jun 2026 11:20 am
Drug culture has taken deep roots in Tamil Nadu: Governor in address to Assembly

DMK raises slogans over poor law and order in the State

18 Jun 2026 11:19 am
Watch: US and Iran sign deal to end West Asia war, oil prices fall

The United States and Iran have signed a landmark agreement aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia, raising hopes of a major diplomatic breakthrough after weeks of escalating tensions.

18 Jun 2026 11:18 am
Amaravati to get quantum and AI innovation centre with IBM on June 18

The State government said the Amaravati centre would link 380 quantum innovation cells and over 3,000 students and professors across engineering colleges

18 Jun 2026 11:16 am
Congress jabs govt. over Iran-U.S. MoU signing, calls it severe setback to PM's foreign policy

Jairam Ramesh argued that the MoU represents a serious blow to the U.S. that along with Israel started the war with Iran on February 28 this year with maximalist aims that have just not been realised

18 Jun 2026 11:08 am
World Music Day 2026: Hyderabad to light up with music

On World Music Day, you can sing along at Fte de la Musique, the free, open-air music festival, soak in the rhythms of Mediterranean with the Alright Mela or join a chorus rendition of the National Anthem in three-part harmony by Hyderabad Voices

18 Jun 2026 11:01 am
Google Gemini co-lead Noam Shazeer to join IPO-bound OpenAI

Shazeers move comes as leading AI firms compete for talent while racing to develop advanced models

18 Jun 2026 11:00 am
Drive on to make Penuganchiprolu, Ibrahimpatnam model blocks in NTR district

The National Water Mission Director said Penuganchiprolu had met 27 of 38 development indicators, with work on to reach the rest

18 Jun 2026 10:59 am
Samuel Moutoussamy: Where does the DR Congo player get his surname from?

As a defensive midfielder, Moutoussamy played a pivotal role in defending the powerful attack of the opposite team; Moutoussamy had two shots on goal besides the 84% pass percentage

18 Jun 2026 10:58 am
Two arrested for 'hurling' petrol bombs at RSS office in Jharkhands Ranchi

The two accused were apprehended from Lohardaga district on June 17, and a car used by them was seized, police said

18 Jun 2026 10:53 am
Iran-U.S. MOU opens doors for Iran to stake claims in Strait of Hormuz

While Iran had presented a toll on the Strait of Hormuz as a means of funding post-war reconstruction, the agreement provides for a separate massive reconstruction fund in addition to oil-sale revenues

18 Jun 2026 10:53 am
Americas Iran playbook: after coercion, a return to diplomacy

Despite any difference in ideologies, political a liations or strategies, every U.S. administration comes to the realisation that Iran cannot be bullied with airstrikes, sanctions or diplomatic isolation; treading the same path, Trumps latest deal aims to address the most pressing dangers

18 Jun 2026 10:45 am
Stock markets recover early lost ground; trade higher

The BSE benchmark traded 108.95 points up at 77,264.57, and the Nifty quoted 44.25 points higher at 24,132.60

18 Jun 2026 10:41 am
The new grammar of energy security must not be misdiagnosed

It is a fallacy to view the critical mineral supply chain as a monolithic entity comparable to the global oil market

18 Jun 2026 10:29 am
FIFA World Cup: Luis Diaz shines as Colombia outclasses Uzbekistan

Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first World Cup goal; Munoz, Diaz and Campaz score for Colombia who lead Group K

18 Jun 2026 10:28 am
Meta head of product for 'AI for work' transformation is leaving company

Dalton Smith said in her memo that her team was expecting the new features to be available inside Metamate as of June 1

18 Jun 2026 10:26 am
Voting for Karnataka Legislative Council polls begins June 18

The ruling Congress, which has 37 members in the 75-member Upper House, is expected to achieve a majority with victory assured in four seats

18 Jun 2026 10:22 am
Rupee falls 21 paise to 94.71 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 0.14% up at 100.23

18 Jun 2026 10:20 am
How lopsided was the SpaceX IPO that raised $85.7 billion?

The grand entry of the biggest ever IPO has raised concerns over the relaxation of rules enabling wealth concentration in the hands of a few

18 Jun 2026 10:19 am
In Hyderabad: new breakfast place, an Andhra food fest and a curry leaf ice cream

Artisanal bakes and creative egg dishes for breakfast to celebrating Andhra flavours or trying a curry leaf ice cream, here are some options for you in Hyderabad

18 Jun 2026 10:07 am
OpenAI chief tells G7 to 'not cede responsibilities' to AI giants

The remarks came on the final day of the three-day G7 summit hosted by France, which gathered leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain and the United States, along with invited guests

18 Jun 2026 10:01 am
Tamil Nadu Assembly LIVE: Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to address House for the first time

DMK MLAs, led by Udhayanidhi Stalin, stage a protest outside the Tamil Nadu Assembly, raising slogans against TVK government and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over law and order issues

18 Jun 2026 9:51 am
Why A.P.s incentive for having more children is misplaced

The recently announced cash incentives in Andhra Pradesh cannot offset the economic barriers faced by people to have larger families

18 Jun 2026 9:46 am