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Waive loans from primary agricultural credit societies, says Sowmiya Anbumani

She flags concerns over the super El Nios effect on farmers and asserts that the loan waiver is necessary

22 Jun 2026 6:26 pm
Parliamentary panel visit not meant to assess Kashmir situation: Tharoor after remarks draw Congresss ire

We discussed the situation in the State and the encouraging progress towards normalcy. When I arrived, he was chatting with the President of the Kashmiri Writers' Association and the Women's Organisation a positive outreach that I welcomed, says Shashi Tharoor

22 Jun 2026 6:25 pm
Karnataka High Court allows hysterectomy for 23-year-old suffering from intellectual and development disabilities

In a rare instance, the High Court of Karnataka has permitted a 23-year-old woman with severe intellectual and development disabilities to undergo total abdominal hysterectomy, ruling that the procedure is in her best interests and essential for her health and dignity

22 Jun 2026 6:25 pm
Kerala to hold wider consultations before taking a call on implementing Labour Codes: Minister Bindhu Krishna

N.K. Akbar, MLA, raises concerns that the Labour Codes can adversely affect workers rights and urges the government to continue the policy adopted by the previous Left Democratic Front government

22 Jun 2026 6:23 pm
Kapp proves her class yet again on the big stage

The 36-year-olds all-round skills secure a vital win for the Proteas against the Women in Blue; she terms the unbeaten 81-run knock as her best in the T20 format

22 Jun 2026 6:21 pm
Playing ball in Bengaluru: Tracing the citys football culture

A three-part series on Bengalurus long association with the game of football.

22 Jun 2026 6:14 pm
MP renews demand to extend Gomateshwara Express to Mangaluru Central

Reminding Southern Railway that the train was originally sanctioned by the Ministry of Railways as a service between Yeshwantpur and Mangaluru Central, Capt. Chowta said many of the reasons cited by the Southern Railway, including the lack of platforms and stabling lines, no longer exist.

22 Jun 2026 6:12 pm
Bawaria gang member arrested in Sarkar Express chain-snatching case; five absconding

Sonu, 35, was held at Bapatla railway station; police say five other members of the Rajasthan-based gang are absconding after the June 14-15 chain-snatching

22 Jun 2026 6:12 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Frances Mbapp is having a record-setting tournament

Kylian Mbapp, one of two men to have a hat trick in a World Cup final, scored his 13th and 14th World Cup goals; which were his 57th and 58th playing internationally, passing Oliver Girouds record

22 Jun 2026 6:10 pm
Ultrasonography and its need have evolved, and so should Indias laws

Technological shifts and the rising need for community-based cancer screening suggest that regulatory frameworks need to adapt to distinguish between different use cases of ultrasound, rather than treating all devices and applications uniformly. An amendment to the PCPNDT Act could make community-based ultrasound using a high-frequency linear probe legal, as it will not impact sex determination

22 Jun 2026 6:10 pm
Alan Greenspan, longtime U.S. Federal Reserve chairman, dies aged 100

Greenspan, who exerted a powerful influence on the U.S. economy during his tenure at the helm of the Fed from August 1987 to January 2006, died at his home from complications of Parkinsons Disease

22 Jun 2026 6:04 pm
Sensex rebounds 291 points on softening oil prices, supportive global cues

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 291.17 points, or 0.38%, to settle at 77,094.07 following buying in select oil and gas, banking and pharma shares. During the day, the index jumped 522.66 points, or 0.68%, to 77,325.56

22 Jun 2026 5:59 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Spanish armada makes a statement with big win

After struggling to break down Cape Verdes disciplined defence, Spain pressed aggressively, recovered possession higher up the pitch and moved the ball with far greater speed in its second Group H game against Saudi Arabia

22 Jun 2026 5:54 pm
Indias labour market shows gains, but challenges persist

PLFS 2025 points to improving employment trends alongside structural gaps in skills and participation

22 Jun 2026 5:42 pm
Australia says checking for more H5 bird flu infections

The H5 strain has caused severe disease and high death rates in poultry and wild birds, and affected mammals across the globe

22 Jun 2026 5:42 pm
Nippon Sangoku series review: A Song of Rice and Fire

Ikka Matsukis post-apocalyptic political epic makes an unexpectedly persuasive case that bureaucracy might be cooler than battle shonen, delivering one of 2026s sharpest and most distinctive anime

22 Jun 2026 5:39 pm
The Rearview Podcast | Indias Dinosaurs | Part 2: The coal that found a lost continent

In the latest episode of The Rearview Podcast, discover how coal mining in 1840s Bengal unearthed Indias dinosaur connections, featuring the Sahni familys fascinating journey from fossils to film legends.

22 Jun 2026 5:35 pm
The Search For India's Next Breakthrough Innovations Begins As Marico Innovation Foundation Invites Applications For Indian Innovation Icons 2027

The Search For India's Next Breakthrough Innovations Begins As Marico Innovation Foundation Invites Applications For Indian Innovation Icons 2027

22 Jun 2026 5:34 pm
Piramal Pharma Solutions Highlights Strong Performance Across More Than 200 Customer Audits

Piramal Pharma Solutions Highlights Strong Performance Across More Than 200 Customer Audits

22 Jun 2026 5:34 pm
IPD and ABB Help Power Sustainable Operations at New Sydney Fish Market

IPD and ABB Help Power Sustainable Operations at New Sydney Fish Market

22 Jun 2026 5:34 pm
Rupee falls 34 paise to close at 94.67 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee witnessed volatility as steady debt and deposit inflows pulled the domestic currency in one way, while the lack of clarity on the West Asia peace deal and a firm dollar pulled it the other way

22 Jun 2026 5:29 pm
Lack of investment chapter in India-U.K. trade deal not a concern, says Muscatelli

Anton Muscatelli, President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, said that the increase in trade due to the deal, as well as the ongoing improvement in the ease of doing business, would increase investments into India.

22 Jun 2026 5:26 pm
FIFA 2026: Uruguay struggles in first 2 matches as Surez watches from the stands

Bielsa claimed his team lacked a finishing touch in the draw on the night of June 21, something that Surez once delivered in his time with Uruguay

22 Jun 2026 5:23 pm
Economic Survey 2025-26 paints rosy picture of job scenario, raises concerns on inequality among gig workers

40% of gig workers report earnings below 15,000 per month; they have thin-file credit access, which remains a concern as well

22 Jun 2026 5:22 pm
Were eight crore new jobs created in three years?

Prime Minister Modi, based on the India-KLEMS database, claimed that India created eight crore new jobs in the last three to four years. However, analysts are questioning the methodology used to estimate these numbers. They argue that little meaningful employment was created in these years

22 Jun 2026 5:22 pm
Egypts Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup

Salah scored his 68th goal in internationals and is just one goal shy of current Egypt coach Hossam Hassan's career record for the Pharaohs

22 Jun 2026 5:22 pm
Messi has World Cup scoring record in his sights

Messi equalled Miroslav Kloses all-time mark of 16 World Cup goals when scoring a hat-trick in the 3-0 opening win over Algeria

22 Jun 2026 5:20 pm
NGO study reveals 40% rise in crimes against women in Tamil Nadu; SC/ST are worst sufferers

The only solace to the victims was that the police had registered FIR in all the 90 cases

22 Jun 2026 5:18 pm
AIMPLB to launch nationwide movement against social, political marginalisation of Muslims

Briefing reporters on the decisions taken at the Boards executive committee meeting, AIMPLB spokesperson S.Q.R. Ilyas says a comprehensive document would be prepared on the deteriorating condition of the Muslim community, communal tensions and violations of fundamental rights

22 Jun 2026 5:12 pm
RBI Governor urges banks to treat MSMEs as long-term partners

At an awareness programme for MSME entrepreneurs in Kochi, Sanjay Malhotra highlights the upcoming Unified Lending Interface that aims to make frictionless credit available to every Indian

22 Jun 2026 4:59 pm
Boyapadu fish kill: Fisheries, CMFRI teams collect samples to trace cause of mass die-off

A Fisheries Department team and CMFRI scientists collected fish and water samples for laboratory analysis; the post-mortem report is expected within days

22 Jun 2026 4:58 pm
Mob assaults Kerala man in Odishas Sambalpur on suspicion of child-lifting

Police rescue Alappuzha resident from mob and accommodate him on a train to Bokaro; list of growing mob-violence in Odisha is a grim reminder of people breaking the law, without fear of consequences.

22 Jun 2026 4:57 pm
Uttara Kannada man dies of H1N1 in Mangaluru

The man, a farm labourer from Yallapur taluk in Uttara Kannada district, was suffering from fever and had got himself treated at a private clinic.

22 Jun 2026 4:51 pm