FIFA World Cup 2026 | Mexico beats South Africa to kick off World Cup
Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second as the co-hosts' bid for qualification from Group A got off to smooth start.
Will remove AFSPA from Northeast barring one or two States next year: Shah
Amit Shah terms MoU signed between Centre, Assam, and Nagaland on mineral oil explorations a historic moment and says it removes the last hurdle in Prime Minister Modis vision of a developed Northeast.
FCRA Bill expanding state control over civil society
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, raises concerns that asset confiscation powers could disrupt welfare services relied upon by thousands in India
Implementation complete, but workers still vulnerable
Labour Code Rules leave workers concerns unaddressed
Visakhapatnam chief engineer among three Indians killed in attack on tanker off Oman
He was the sole earning member of our family, says Sureshs wife Bhargavi, a homemaker, who has two children studying in Classes IX and VI and expresses concern about their education and future
FIFA World Cup 2026, Mexico vs South Africa LIVE: Julian Quinones scores tournament's first goal
The opening match of the 2026 edition is under way at the iconic Azteca stadium in Mexico City
Dak Adalat to be organised by Anna Road H.P.O. on June 17
Customers may walk in with their complaints or may send them over by post or email
Singappen team nabs man on sexual assault charge
Residents of three zones will not receive piped water supply on June 13 and 14
However, Chennai Metrowater would continue supply to unserved streets and tail-end areas with low water pressure
Impose fine on those littering beaches, NGT directs local bodies
It asks urban local bodies to regulate vending during mass gatheringsand make periodic public disclosures on waste generation, collection
June 30 target set for completing rainwater harvesting work: L-G
Anbumani urges GCC to release May salaries of contract medical workers
Two held for luring job seekers into cyber scam network
The Cyber Crime Wing issued an advisory to the public asking them to verify all overseas job offers only through authorised recruitment agencies and official government channels
Shakira and Burna Boy warm up spectators in World Cup opening ceremony
While there was a festive atmosphere inside the stadium, there were chaotic scenes in the centre of Mexico City where thousands of fans pushed and shoved as they attempted to enter the official World Cup fan zone shortly before the 1800 GMT kickoff.
Nearly 80% of residents near Kodungaiyur incinerator report health issues: survey
Tinkering laboratory at school campus in Ranipet inaugurated
The laboratory will serve as a valuable platform and offer meaningful exposure to students not only within the school campus but also to those in the district
Water bells scheme forgottenby most govt. schools in city
The School Education Dept. introduced it last yearto ensure that students remained hydrated. The initiative was not taken seriously; it was not implemented properly last year too, say teachers
Delhi to formulate tighter norms for coaching centres
Multidisciplinary committee to frame rules on building compliances, fee structureand student safety; panel set up in the aftermath of Old Rajender Nagar tragedy identified systemic gaps: Sood
Cardboard recycling unit gutted in Ranipet
Fire fighters from SIPCOT, Ranipet, Katpadi, and Cheyyar reached the spot and doused the fire
Aided college teachers urge Minister to implement CAS benefits
Legislature panel visits K.R. Hospital
StreeSeva MandirsJawahar Global Academy Inaugurated
NHAI tight-lipped about toll locations
Pozhichalur Thangal gets new lease of life after EFI-led restoration
NGO removes 11 tonnes of waste and desilts the twin ponds that suffered years of garbage dumping, sewage inflow, and neglect, raising storage capacity to over 8.6 crore litres. EFI founder Arun Krishnamurthy says restoration of the south pond began in September 2025, while work on the four-acre north pond was completed by March this year
CMs promise on vehicle modification in Kerala raises many doubts
V.D. Satheesans recent assurance that the Stategovt. will permit non-dangerous vehicle modifications was warmly welcomed byautomobileenthusiasts. However, when theMVDcame up with a list of permitted modifications, there was disappointment all around.A reality check on the legal and practical aspects of the proposal
Bankers committee raises States credit outlay to 10.98 lakh crore
NewsClick hails HC verdict, calls FIR against it an attack on press freedom
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Of old warhorses, their longevity and last dance
While Messi, Ronaldo and Ochoa are appearing in their record-equalling sixth tournament, Modric and Neuer are going strong in their 40s; they are, however, set to bow out soon
Fair and square: On the Tamil Nadu Speaker, MLAs, disqualification proceedings
T.N. Assembly Speaker is going by the letter and spirit of Tenth Schedule
Each time he was in the dock, the star all-rounder dug deep to come back stronger, endearing himself to Englands historically unforgiving cricketing populace; the fact that Brook has been overlooked and the captaincy returned to Root, if only on a temporary basis, reiterates how shaken the mandarins at the ECB are at the latest turn of events
Gurugram to rename garbage pickup fee as sanitation charge; residents call it extra tax
Bills issued by the civic body over the past few months have included automated garbage collection charges ranging from 200 to 600
ISRO-AU to study rip currents along Vizag beach
Can a framework for tapping, production and sale of toddy be devised in the State, asks HC
The court made the observation while transferring to the CB-CID the probe into the case pertaining to toddy tapper P. Manikandan being shot at by Sub-Inspector of Police Esakki Raja in Tenkasi district
Torrential rain exposes bad condition of city roads
Officer-goers and school and college students who were returning home in the evening found it difficult to travel along the roads as vehicular movement had come to a grinding halt
IT majors shares dip as Claudes new model poses risks to revenue
Anthropic, the American AI company that makes Claude, has been releasing new models with increasing efficiency , according to information in its own website
Medical practice simplified in Andhra Pradesh
Those with recognised medical qualification and holding valid registration can practice in the State without the need for obtaining separate registration from the AP Medical Council or NOC from the State Medical Council or Union Territory Medical Council where they are registered
Syringe recall at AIIMS was a precautionary, patient-safety measure: Health Ministry
In a letter written to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Rajya Sabha MP Haris Beeran had said that in the past month two separate recall notices were issued for disposable 10 ml syringes with needles supplied by different manufacturers, citing quality-related complaints
All 20 Indian crew members safe on MT Jalveer at Omans Shinas port: MEA
Bengal: TMCs Jahangir Khan paraded in short pants by police in Falta
40% surge in E4W volumes signals gear shift beyond West Asia: Crisil Ratings
Fuel price increases, triggered by the West Asia conflict, have improved the cost-competitiveness of electric vehicles
Hormuz shipping attacks linked to West Asia conflict, says MEA; calls for dialogue
Surface coal gasification makes a strong case for business: Kishan Reddy to investors
Abhishek Banerjee returns to kolkata, asked to appear before CID in forgery case
The NHAI is planning to establish toll collection points at various entry and exit locations along the 119-km highway, replacing the existing system under which vehicles pay a fixed toll at designated toll plazas.
Eight public sector banks add 13,223 employees in FY26; SBI largest recruiter
The eight banks include SBI, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank, Bank of India, Indian Bank, UCO Bank, and Bank of Maharashtra
BSWML pitches two models for garbage collection to break contractor monopoly
Three NDA candidates are elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from northeast
The BJPs Tai Tagak and Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi were elected from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur; the NPPs James P.K. Sangma was elected from Meghalaya
APSRTC JAC demands cancellation of e-bus tenders awarded to private firms
The other major demands include filling 10,000 vacant posts, purchasing 4,000 new buses, resolving issues arising from Stree Shakti scheme, clearing pending PRC and DA arrears and immediate constitution of 12th PRC
Nepal-based burglary gang used domestic workers to target luxury villas, say police
Indian Navy safely recovers unexploded missile warhead from oil tanker bound for Kochi
The ordnance recovered from MT Olympic Life has since been transported to a secure facility for safe storage and detailed examination, the Navy said
Reliance, Vedanta, Adani join Indias drive to cut China rare earth dependence
Andhra Pradesh was among four states identified in Februarys federal budget for the development of rare earth corridors covering mining, processing and magnet production
Owaisi flags anomalies in SIR, seeks wider list of Valid documents
Fans brace for sleepless World Cup madness
Supporters of several football giants are preparing for late-night and early-morning kick-offs as the World Cup gets under way
A.P. police to receive award for excellence in passport verification
Arjun, Niemann to feature in Chennai Grand Masters
According to the organisers, Uzbek GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov will also be in the fray along with M. Pranesh, the winner of the Challengers event last year
Strike cuts power to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: IAEA
No release of radioactivity was detected and radiation levels remained normal, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a statement
Opendoor shuts India operations, lays off 250 employees; embraces AI
Today we began to say goodbye to our colleagues in India as we wind down our India operations. Our customers are in America, and thats where our operational work belongs, Opendoor CEO Kaz Nejatian said
Colombia moves to ban female genital mutilation
Between 2020 and 2025, 204 FGMs were reported, but the number is believed to be vastly underreported
Opening delayed for U.S.-Canada bridge threatened by Trump
According to a factsheet issued by the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, the bridge was financed entirely by Canada and will be jointly owned by the governments of Canada and the State of Michigan
NTR District Collector urges public to send their wards to govt. schools
With modern teaching methods, improved infrastructure, and skill-development programmes, the government schools are being strengthened to compete with their private counterparts, says Collector
TCS to train 50,000 staff with Claude powered by Anthropic
TCS said it will setup a dedicated Business Unit focused on delivering strong customer value propositions, joint industry solutions and deep AI expertise on the Claude family of models through early access to Claude models
Solomon Islands says China security pact to remain secret
Speaking last week in Australia, the Solomons' new Prime Minister Matthew Wale said his Cabinet would review the deal, which he admitted he had not seen until just before his visit
Kudumbashree district mission pilots Kunjaadu in Vembayam for animal husbandry promotion
An increase in number of beneficiaries under the initiative is expected to lead to a gradual rise in livestock population
NC and BJP condemnPakistans atrocities in PoK, seek UN intervention
NC chief Farooq Abdullah appealed to UNHRC to investigate the incidents and show the truth to the world of actions by Pakistan in PoK
Calcutta HC questions expelled TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjees appointment as LoP by Speaker
Appearing for petitioners, senior advocate and TMC MP Kalyan Bandopadhyay argues that the Speakers decision hit the Constitutions basic structure by violating its tenth schedule that settled law governing relationship between a political party and its legislature party
In Malappuram, Argentina-Brazil fan rivalry is measured in feet, not goals
Tamil Nadu is committed to working constructively with Centre, saysVijay
Tamil Nadu wholeheartedly supports the nations aspirations and believes a developed India can be built only through empowered States, cooperative federalism, and inclusive development, the Chief Minister says in his address at the 11thGoverning Council meeting ofNITIAayog
Kerala HC orders CBI to take over probe into 23 child deaths in Palakkad
Court seeks CBIs response and directs the agency to obtain required clarifications from the District Police Chief and the Kerala Police
UN mission in Afghanistan confirms death toll of 13 civilians in Pakistani airstrikes
Students to get refund on bus passes as Karnataka launches free bus pass scheme
Child dies after coconut falls on head
In Focus Podcast | Should India incentivise bigger families?
As Indias birth rate dips to 1.9, Andhra Pradeshs Chief Minister proposes cash rewards for larger families. Join experts Aparajita Chattopadhyay and Neelanjan Sarkar on the In Focus podcast to discuss!
UPs Deoria mourns sailor Shivanand Chaurasia killed in U.S. strike near Oman
22 countries tell Iran to stop attacks 'on our soil'
Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or otherwise attack people on our soil, undermines national sovereignty and international norms. These actions must stop immediately, the countries said in a joint statement
Fares in private city buses in Mangaluru to go up from June 13
The fares will be hiked from a minimum 1 to a maximum 2, says DK Bus Operators Association
Parents, students stage sit-in protest in Salem
CPI(M) leadership ignoring real reasons behind poll debacle, allege Govindan and Kunhikrishnan
Woman arrested for murder of six-year-old daughter
Newsclick case verdict a victory for democratic rights: Pinarayi
The BJP, he alleged, misuses Central agencies to suppress political dissent
Police seize 521 kg of banned tobacco products, arrest two from Rajasthan
Udupi police arrest two absconding murder accused
Kauvery Hospital performs robotic surgeries for colorectal cancer on high-risk patients
BJP resorting to dirty politics in Meenakshi nomination rejection, alleges Jagga Reddy
Maize and millets technology centre coming up in Perambalur
The unit being established at a cost of 4 crore will produce millets based products besides providing training on value addition
Minister launches road works, solar initiatives at Addanki
Cautioning Family Courts against routinely directing psychological evaluations of children, Bench says the welfare, emotional security, dignity and psychological well-being of the child must remain paramount consideration in all proceedings
Masked Men Allegedly Attack Soreng Resident Near Rangyang Bridge, Police Launch Probe
Soreng, June 11: Sikkim Police have begun an investigation after a 40-year-old man was allegedly attacked by unidentified assailants in Kholatar under Soreng District. This [] The post Masked Men Allegedly Attack Soreng Resident Near Rangyang Bridge, Police Launch Probe appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
