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Directorate of Cashew Research gets Innovation and Technology Advancement Award by BCIC

The award was presented during the first edition of the Agro-Food Processing Awards 2026, held in Bengaluru recently. The award recognises the DCRs contributions towards developing innovative technologies that have the potential for transforming Indias cashew sector

28 Jun 2026 2:15 pm
National drug survey to study indigenous substance use patterns this year

Nearly 20 lakh people to be sampled for this survey on substance use and related disorders across country, report expected to be published by 2027

28 Jun 2026 2:00 pm
Edappadi Palaniswami flags irregularities in recent recruitment of teachers in Tamil Nadu; calls for enquiry

He further called for an independent enquiry and further insisted that recruitments should be suspended till the completion of the enquiry.

28 Jun 2026 1:55 pm
All Sikh MLAs, Ministers to appear before Akal Takht on June 29: Mann

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, on June 15, had summoned all Sikh MLAs, regardless of party affiliation, and the Sikh ministers before the Akal Takht on June 29 regarding the anti-sacrilege law

28 Jun 2026 1:53 pm
Edappadi Palaniswami relieves former MLA K.P. Kandan of AIADMK post

There were reports that he would join the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)

28 Jun 2026 1:47 pm
Tamil Nadu government cancels DFR tender for 12 municipal corporations, cites confusion over waste management privatisation

To clear the confusion, the State has decided to review the existing system, identify gaps, bring further improvements where necessary, and take the decision in due course, an official said

28 Jun 2026 1:15 pm
UDF: Flying from Bhogapuram airport will be a costly affair, say travellers

NOTE: PLEASE USE FILE PICTURES OF THE AIRPORT IF NEEDED

28 Jun 2026 1:06 pm
NASA rover detects potential signs of ancient life on Mars

The new evidence, from the Neretva Vallis channel, suggests organic matter could be more widespread on Mars than thought

28 Jun 2026 1:05 pm
Pune fort murder | The scorpions sting

KetanAgarwalwas engaged toSiyaGoyalin February and a lavish wedding was planned for November. On June 18,Ketanwas found dead at the bottom of a 400-foot gorge atLohagadFort in Pune. What followed was a police investigation that peeled back, layer by layer, a plot allegedly months in the making

28 Jun 2026 12:49 pm
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait following U.S. strikes, threatens to end talks to end war

An interim deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the war called for the Strait, which once saw a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas pass through it, to see transits resume

28 Jun 2026 12:47 pm
The story behind Bhagya magazine run by Tamil film actor-director Bhagyaraj

The most critical and successful feature of the magazine was its Q&A section, which featured questions directly answered by Bhagyaraj

28 Jun 2026 12:38 pm
Pulse Polio drive from June 28; drops for children under five at 1,937 centres in Tirupati

Drops will be given at 1,937 centres in the district on Sunday, with door-to-door visits by staff on Monday and Tuesday to reach children missed at the centres

28 Jun 2026 12:23 pm
Madhav calls for sustainable solution to Chittoor mango farmers woes

The recurring crisis being faced by the farmers every season highlights the urgency of structural reforms in the horticulture sector, says the BJP State president

28 Jun 2026 12:16 pm
Telangana rolls out Pulse Polio campaign with target to vaccinate over 40 lakh children

Though there have been no polio cases for over a decade now, we still need to take precautions to maintain it that way, says Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha

28 Jun 2026 12:13 pm
YSRCPs fight is for power and ours is for public service, says A.P. Minister Kandula Durgesh

Tourism Minister accuses YSRCP of consistently opposing the capital city and attempting to provoke people through irresponsible statements

28 Jun 2026 12:08 pm
Delhi Government arrests former top health official in In multi-crore medical scam case

The arrest of Dr. Vatsala Aggarwal comes days after the ACB apprehended Dr. Vijay Kumar Ranga in the same case and he was later remanded to four days police custody by a Delhi court

28 Jun 2026 11:58 am
Hypoxia likely killed thousands of fish on Anakapalli coast, says CMFRI study

About 11 tonnes of fish, mostly pony fish, washed up along a 1,500-metre stretch at Boyapadu; a CMFRI study links the deaths to an algal bloom and oxygen depletion

28 Jun 2026 11:54 am
Reel life peps up Kashmir as top Bollywood directors put spotlight on film-making

Bollywoodstar directors Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Vishal Bhardwaj make rare endeavour for cinemas revival in Kashmir

28 Jun 2026 11:49 am
Womens T20 World Cup: England thrash New Zealand to knock champions out

New Zealand knew they had to beat England, already into the semi-finals, to reach the knockout phase after being handed a lifeline by Ireland ending their long wait for a T20 World Cup win with victory over the West Indies

28 Jun 2026 11:47 am
VB-G RAM G will guarantee only centralisation, financial stress on States: Congress

Jairam Ramesh said the PM Modi Government, vengeful and petty as ever, bulldozed the repeal of MGNREGA through Parliament without any thorough consultation with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development, State governments, or other relevant stakeholders

28 Jun 2026 11:45 am
Ayodhya donations case: Police raids at houses of eight arrested

Police teams, accompanied by local magistrates, carried out searches at the homes of the accused, including Lav Kush Mishra, Avinash Shukla and Ramashankar Yadav

28 Jun 2026 11:01 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi makes more history as Argentina beat Jordan

Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup appearances as Argentina beat Jordan to reach the knockouts as group toppers

28 Jun 2026 10:58 am
Iran war: Trump warns Iran will no longer exist if U.S. decides to escalate

The U.S. military says it struck 10 military targets in Iran after accusing Tehran of violating a ceasefire. Iran responded by claiming it targeted U.S. military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, while President Donald Trump warned of further military action. Heres what happened.

28 Jun 2026 10:54 am
Talking about equity, ethical technology, and sustainable development in the classroom

Higher education in India must look beyond economic growth and encourage students to ask hard questionson ethics,sustainabilityand social leadership

28 Jun 2026 10:50 am
Pune fort murder: Police recreate crime scene with Siya Goyal at Lohagad Fort

Siya was taken to the spot at Lohagad Fort from where she, along with Chetan Chaudhary, allegedly pushed Agarwal to death. Chetan will be taken to the fort separately, says senior official of the Pune rural police

28 Jun 2026 10:46 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Austria gets last-minute equalizer vs Algeria to reach round of 32

The Austrians will face Spain in the round of 32, while Algeria will take on Switzerland; the result also ended Irans World Cup campaign

28 Jun 2026 10:41 am
War on Iran | The story of a shipwrecked hegemon

The war the U.S. and Israel launched has come to a fragile pause with a preliminary agreement between Washington and Tehran, but it has already diminished Americas presence in the region, prompting Gulf countries to seek a new modus vivendi with Tehran, while Israel, isolated and angry, is clinging on to its Lebanon card

28 Jun 2026 10:37 am
Exporters highlight compliance costs, testing requirements, MSME issues in meeting with Piyush Goyal

The Minister has assured continued support, including facilitation and targeted interventions, to reduce entry barriers and enhance ease of doing business, Commerce Ministry said

28 Jun 2026 10:36 am
News in Frames | Khukuri: a symbol of courage and loyalty

Once used by the Gorkha soldiers to fight the British Army, the khukuri knifes uses have transformed over time according to the needs of the Nepali people, who continue to use it extensively in combat as well as in their homes

28 Jun 2026 10:32 am
Freight costs continue to be a burden for MSME exporters

The MSMEs do not have the margin to bear the steep hike in freight costs; those who export perishables are hit by the wait for containers, says V. Rangaswamy, president of the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association

28 Jun 2026 9:53 am
28 Jun 2026 9:48 am
Comfort wheels for celebrities and their families facing bereavement and battling a health crisis

Kilpauk resident P.R.M.M. Shanthakumar and his team are called on for assistance during bereavement and health crisis involving celebrities. His vehicle transported director K. Bhagyarajs body from hospital to home. In collaboration with GCC, he will be starting aswanky funeral services facility at the Jones Road burial ground in Saidapet soon

28 Jun 2026 8:55 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: DR Congo seal place in World Cup knockouts with comeback win over Uzbekistan

Wissa scored a penalty and Mayele added a quick second for the Congolese, who turned the game around with two goals in 10 minutes, before Wissa netted again in stoppage time

28 Jun 2026 8:44 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Colombia wins Group K after 0-0 draw with Portugal

Both squads had already secured spots in the knockout stage before the match, needing only to learn their opponents for the next round

28 Jun 2026 8:17 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: ALG VS AUT Group J match under way

Algeria and Austria look very strong to enter the knockouts

28 Jun 2026 8:02 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: JOR VS ARG Group J match Martinez penalty makes it 2-0

Jordan will hope to beat Argentina to keep their knockout hopes alive

28 Jun 2026 8:01 am
West Asia war LIVE: Trump warns Iran will no longer exist if U.S. decides to escalate

The U.S. military says it struck 10 targets in Iran as ceasefire is strained by second day of attacks

28 Jun 2026 7:36 am
UK-India Free Trade Agreement will be India's most comprehensive agreement so far: Piyush Goyal at UK-India Week 2026

UK-India Free Trade Agreement will be India's most comprehensive agreement so far: Piyush Goyal at UK-India Week 2026

28 Jun 2026 7:30 am
Germany, Denmark gripped by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east

Soaring temperatures put pressure on public infrastructure and dozens of deaths linked to heat

28 Jun 2026 7:27 am
6.1 magnitude earthquake off northeastern coastline rattles Japan; no tsunami warning issued

No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. But the recent spate of quakes coming during typhoon season has set off worries about mudslides

28 Jun 2026 6:32 am
Ireland snap 12-year Women's T20 World Cup losing run and stun West Indies

The West Indies would have qualified for the semifinals if it had won. Instead, the defeat gave a lifeline to defending champion New Zealand

28 Jun 2026 6:01 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Vlaic scores winner as Croatia beats Ghana 2-1 to reach knockout stage

Ghana had already clinched a spot in the round of 32 for the first time since 2010

28 Jun 2026 5:40 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Colombia vs Portugal final Group K match

Portugal would win Group K by beating Colombia; otherwise, Colombia wins the group

28 Jun 2026 5:02 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: DR Congo vs Uzbekistan final Group K match

DR Congo make three changes as they look to go on the attack

28 Jun 2026 5:01 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 | England clinches Group L crown with clean sheet against Panama

Harry Kane scored Englands second goal and became the nations leading World Cup goal-scorer, surpassing Gary Lineker with his 11th tally

28 Jun 2026 4:53 am