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Two youth killed in bike accident near Nedumbassery in Ernakulam

Deceased identified as Gokul and Ashwin, both in their early 20s and natives of Irinjalakuda, Thrissur

24 Jun 2026 4:23 pm
Kolkata warehouse collapse LIVE: About 13 rescued; several feared trapped

According to locals present at the accident site, 50 to 60 workers were working at the site when the accident took place

24 Jun 2026 4:23 pm
KEA to seek Rural and Kannada medium certificates in digital form for CET, recruitment exams in Karnataka

Has submitted a request to the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) to distribute these certificates to candidates in digital form

24 Jun 2026 4:17 pm
VMRDA breaks ground on VR centre, hotel and housing project at Yendada, Mithilapuri

Built under the public-private partnership model, the two projects at Endada and Mithilapuri are slated for completion within three years

24 Jun 2026 4:15 pm
75th anniversary of the UNIVAC I

Seventy five years ago on June 14, 1951 the UNIVAC I was officially put into service by the U.S. Census Bureau. The UNIVAC I, which the bureau calls the first successful civilian computer, heralded a new age in the tech industry by demonstrating the potential for computers in various applications. A.S.Ganesh takes you back to a time when these devices were far from being hand-held

24 Jun 2026 4:11 pm
India slams Pakistans unwarranted J&K remarks at unofficial UNSC meet

Indias Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, strongly rejected Pakistans unwarranted remarks on Jammu and Kashmir during an informal UN Security Council meeting co-hosted by Islamabad and Beijing.

24 Jun 2026 4:06 pm
Sanjay Jajus repatriation reflects Telangana Govts focus on effective delivery of welfare schemes ahead of next elections

Senior IAS officer Sanjay Jaju to retire in February 2029, likely after next Assembly elections

24 Jun 2026 4:06 pm
190-year-old lighthouse on Puducherrys Promenade set to reopen after refurbishment

The 29-metre-tall Old Lighthouse, the first on the Coromandel Coast, guided ships navigating the Bay of Bengal and also functioned as a customs office

24 Jun 2026 3:59 pm
What constitutes a workplace under POSH Act?

The High Court, in its judgment dated June 16, set aside the findings of an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) that had held a State Bank of India (SBI) employee guilty of sexual harassment based on an incident that occurred during such travel

24 Jun 2026 3:58 pm
Jurassic World consultant Steve Brusatte: India holds some of Earths greatest dinosaur secrets

India may hold some of the worlds most important dinosaur discoveries waiting to be uncovered. In this conversation with The Hindu, renowned palaeontologist, bestselling author and Jurassic World consultant Steve Brusatte discusses Indias rich dinosaur heritage, the challenges facing palaeontology in the country, and why more young scientists are needed to explore its fossil treasures. Brusatte also explains how dinosaur discoveries are reshaping our understanding of evolution, why birds are act

24 Jun 2026 3:55 pm
In a rainbow-trimmed robe at the World Cup, a gay Qatari doctor advocates for equal rights

Dr. Nasser Mohamed now feels secure enough to walk around with confidence, and without fear of harm, while wearing chunky heeled boots, mascara and 2-inch dangly earrings

24 Jun 2026 3:51 pm
Railways, Cochin Port launch inquiries into dismantling of defunct rail tracks at Willingdon Island

The inquiries started after the track between Q9 Berth of the port and the office of Tata Global Beverages were found dismantled, triggering suspicions about loss of valuable steel rails

24 Jun 2026 3:49 pm
Shivamogga court receives bomb threat

Principal District and Sessions Judge G.A. Manjunatha said that he had reported the threat to the police without delay

24 Jun 2026 3:45 pm
Anbumani calls on father and PMK founder Ramadoss

Dr. Anbumani, accompanied by his wife and Dharmapuri MLA Sowmiya Anbumani and other family members, visited his parents on the occasion of their 61st wedding anniversary

24 Jun 2026 3:41 pm
Secunderabad Cantonments non-functional sewer network to get 246 crore revival

HMWSSB had laid trunk sewer lines of more than 300 mm diameter within Secunderabad Cantonment under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) project in 2010

24 Jun 2026 3:40 pm
Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh Law students undergo Internship at the Supreme Court and High Court

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh Law students undergo Internship at the Supreme Court and High Court

24 Jun 2026 3:30 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Group stage goals record broken

A total of 141 goals have been scored so far in the first 48 games of this season; with an extended World Cup this year and 24 more group stage matches remaining, the final tally of group stage goals is far from done.

24 Jun 2026 3:27 pm
Jaishankar, South Korean FM discuss deepening strategic partnership in Seoul

The talks focused on follow-up measures in the key areas of trade, investment and finance, agreed during South Korean President Lee Jae-myungs state visit to India in April

24 Jun 2026 3:20 pm
Know your gold loan value before applying with a gold rate calculator

Find out how a gold rate calculator can help you estimate your gold loan value, plan repayments, and make smarter borrowing decisions.

24 Jun 2026 3:13 pm
With several unanswered questions, Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs to meet Lok Sabha Speaker today

We had given a caveat letter. We had sought that we should be informed first. We had said that our say should be taken in the matter. His office has given us an appointment for today, a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader confirmed.

24 Jun 2026 3:09 pm
Its raining goals this World Cup

As the race for the Golden Boot intensifies, goalkeepers are not happy

24 Jun 2026 3:08 pm
Fiscal prudence, the need of the hour for Tamil Nadus power utilities

The approach of successive governments to not hike user or service provider charges regularly has led to power sector entities accumulating debt

24 Jun 2026 3:03 pm
Minister Bittu appears before Punjab SC Commission; apologises for his remarks

Ravneet Singh Bittu had failed to appear before the Commission on two previous occasions

24 Jun 2026 3:01 pm
Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak: Death toll rises to 10

A total of 83 individuals were reported as affected by the incident that occurred on June 21.

24 Jun 2026 2:52 pm
Maharashtra RTI rules amendments trigger criticism

New RTI Rules 2026 introduce higher fees, photo ID requirement and restrictions on applications; Anna Hazare threatens hunger strike

24 Jun 2026 2:47 pm
Fool Night trailer: Netflix is adapting Kasumi Yasudas acclaimed dystopian sci-fi

The upcoming series marks the first collaboration between legendary studios Sunrise and SHAFT, bringing Kasumi Yasudas dark futuristic manga to screens worldwide in 2026

24 Jun 2026 2:46 pm
Kerala govt plans multi-layer defence against human-wildlife conflict: Forest Minister

Proposed defensive system to comprise AI-based surveillance and early-warning tools, followed by hanging fences and, where necessary, stronger defensive structures

24 Jun 2026 2:44 pm
Oman opens temporary Strait of Hormuz shipping routes, says no tolls will be charged

In coordination with the International Maritime Organization, Oman established temporary maritime corridors to help ships leave the area safely amid heightened security risks

24 Jun 2026 2:38 pm
Sheep in the Box trailer: Hirokazu Koreedas latest explores AI and the limits of human imagination

The acclaimed Japanese filmmakers latest sci-fi drama follows a grieving couple who adopt an artificial child modeled after their deceased son

24 Jun 2026 2:36 pm
24 Jun 2026 2:31 pm
Need forces DR Congo gold miners to keep working despite Ebola

Since the start of the outbreak, many workers have also preferred to consult traditional healers rather than go to hospitals

24 Jun 2026 2:19 pm
Batman: Knightfall trailer: Epic animated adaptation of DCs most brutal Batman showdown

Warner Bros. Animations three-part movie event brings the legendary showdown between Batman and Bane to the screen, with Anson Mount, Michael Mando and Pablo Schreiber leading the voice cast.

24 Jun 2026 2:15 pm
Calcutta High Court refuses urgent hearing in cases relating to Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee

Abhishek Banerjee, who is facing a battery of cases and FIRs, had prayed for an early hearing citing that he plans to visit abroad for his eye treatment

24 Jun 2026 2:13 pm
Kerala tables State budget, Operation Tiger, U.S and Iran sign peace agreement and more: The week in 5 charts

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned after a prolonged dissatisfaction within his party, the U.S. and Iran agree on a ceasefire plan last week after over a 100 days into the war. Here are graphics explaining these and other top stories from last week.

24 Jun 2026 2:12 pm
Attack on Titan: The Last Attack gets India release date

The theatrical compilation of the anime phenomenons explosive finale will now release in Indian theatres on July 24, bringing Eren Jeagers world-altering conclusion to the big screen

24 Jun 2026 2:02 pm
Bird flocks soar through the sky like a liquid, atomic orchestra

Scientists decode animals synchronised behaviour and liken it to atoms in an intricateand orderly lattice

24 Jun 2026 2:02 pm
BJP in tricky spot in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation as 20 councillors, including KAAPA accused R. Sugathan, asked to retake oath

While Deputy Mayor G.S. Ashanath and councillor R. Vinod took their oath in January in the name of Bharath Matha, some of the councillors took oath in the name of balidaanis. Some chose to take oath in the name of their local deities

24 Jun 2026 2:02 pm
Video row: BJP demands arrest of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Demanding that the Punjab police register a case and arrest Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, BJP leader and Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused the Chief Minister of insulting Sikhs and the Akal Takht

24 Jun 2026 1:59 pm
Witch Hat Atelier series review: Kamome Shirahamas spellbinding sketchbook fantasia is one of the years finest strokes

The modern fantasy Big Three is finally whole, and its newest addition is a gorgeously inked love letter to craft and curiosity

24 Jun 2026 1:40 pm
Coca-Cola's World Cup AI Avatar Showcases Brand's Cutting-edge AI Innovation

Coca-Cola's World Cup AI Avatar Showcases Brand's Cutting-edge AI Innovation

24 Jun 2026 1:30 pm
Movate and MelodyArc Announce Applied AI Partnership to Transform CX Operations with AI-Powered Workflow Orchestration

Movate and MelodyArc Announce Applied AI Partnership to Transform CX Operations with AI-Powered Workflow Orchestration

24 Jun 2026 1:30 pm
Non-bailable warrant re-issued against actor Prakash Raj

Complainant has alleged inthat besides being enrolled as a voter in the Shantinagar assembly segment in Bengaluru, Prakash Raj's name figured at two places in Chennai at the Velachary assembly constituency, and also in the Serilingam Pally assembly segment in Telangana.

24 Jun 2026 1:23 pm
Watch: U.S. Senate narrowly passes vote to limit Trumps Iran war

The U.S. Senate has approved a war powers resolution aimed at limiting further American military action against Iran. The move marks the first successful Senate effort to challenge the Trump administrations handling of the conflict.

24 Jun 2026 1:16 pm
Two new apps to identify and record Indian butterflies launched

To help gather better data for Indian butterflies, scientist Dr Krushnamegh Kunte and Natures Ark have collaborated to develop two mobile Android apps iButterfly Explorer and iBiodiversity Count specifically targeted at Indian butterflies

24 Jun 2026 1:10 pm
Quick commerce race intensifies as Flipkart Minutes crosses 1,000 micro fulfilment centers

According to the company, orders on the platform have grown5Xsince the network expansion, driven by Gen Z consumers and high growth in tier 2 and tier 2 markets.

24 Jun 2026 1:08 pm
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