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CMRL pay-off case: Veena issued fresh summons

The daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has reportedly been asked to appear at the Cental agencys Kochi office on June 17

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 5:26 pm

Tamil Nadu Today: Semmalai quits AIADMK

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 5:24 pm

Proclamation orders executed against Syed Salahuddin, three others in 1996 case: J&K Police

Police say the accused were found to be evading arrest and deliberately avoiding legal proceedings; proclamation proceedings were initiated by the court directing them to appear before it on July 14

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 5:23 pm

Japan flagship rocket lifts off after earlier failure

Japans flagship H3 rocket was developed to boost the international competitiveness of the country's rocket industry, with the lift-off an important sign of progress

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 5:19 pm

Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre over attacks on Indian sailors

Leader of the Opposition in Kerala calls for end to subservience to US, demands accountability

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 5:17 pm

Tamil Nadu Today: Vijay slams fuel price hike

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 5:15 pm

Missing teeth can interfere with chewing, speech and cause facial changes: heres how implants can help

Implant dentistry today is centered on patient outcomes rather than simply replacing missing teeth. The goal is to restore oral function, maintain facial structure, support emotional well-being, and improve overall quality of life

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 5:15 pm

Tamil Nadu Today: Stalin takes responsibility for DMKs poll defeat

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 5:11 pm

Why we cant stop watching people cook

From ASMR cooking clips to viral recipe reels, our appetite for watching strangers cook may have less to do with recipes and more to do with nostalgia, storytelling and shared humanity

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 5:08 pm

Prabhath Kalavidarus dance-drama Cinderella to be staged in Bengaluru on June 13

The music for Cinderella was originally composed by Mysore Ananthaswamy and has recently been revived by Praveen D. Rao.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 5:05 pm

Tamil Nadu Today: AIADMK rebel MLAs declare support for TVK

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 5:00 pm

Prabhat Kalavidarus dance-drama Cinderella to be staged in Bengaluru on June 13

The music for Cinderella was originally composed by Mysore Ananthaswamy and has recently been revived by Praveen D. Rao.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 4:59 pm

NGT orders urgent action to curb sewage pollution in Korattur, Madambakkam lakes

In separate orders issued on June 9, the tribunal directed the CMWSSB, Tambaram Municipal Corporation, and WRD to plug sewage outfalls, strengthen sewerage infrastructure, restore lake ecosystems, and remove encroachments

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 4:58 pm

Tamil Nadu Today: Vijay calls on Stalin at his residence

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 4:58 pm

Tamil Nadu Today: Governor insists Vijay on majority to form government

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 4:55 pm

Review AFSPA in J&K if situation is normal: Minister

Terming Statehood as the right of Jammu and Kashmir, Cabinet Minister Sakina Itoo said a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi is also being planned to press for the demand

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 4:53 pm

Kerala State Electricity Board eyeing more wind power

Power utility secures permission from the State Electricity Regulatory Commission to procure 300 MW of wind power from within the State. It is likely to float tenders for the development of wind power projects soon

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 4:51 pm

Watch: Indian shooting legend and coach Jaspal Rana dies at 49

Jaspal Rana, one of Indias most celebrated shooters and the coach of some of the countrys biggest shooting stars, has passed away at the age of 49.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 4:48 pm

In Focus podcast | Political stability, India ties, economic crisis: Where is Bangladesh headed under BNP?

Avinash Paliwal speaks to us about Bangladeshs new political chapter, the return of the BNP, and the challenges ahead.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 4:35 pm

Rupee surges 77 paise to settle at 95.08 against U.S. dollar

A firm trend in domestic equity markets and a weaker American currency also supported the rupee during the day, forex traders said

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 4:35 pm

From Instagram Reels to Sing Geetham: Ahilya on her unconventional journey to films

The actor discusses her debut in I Want To Talk, her role in Sing Geetham and collaborating with veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 4:24 pm

British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron pays tribute to Air India plane crash victims

One year ago today, the tragic Air India crash claimed 260 lives, including 52 British nationals, British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron said in a post on X

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 4:22 pm

Vinay Kwatra says Indo-Pacific cooperation robust; cites achievements of Quad

Indias Ambassador to the U.S. said the economic centre of the world, to a large extent, has shifted to the Indo-Pacific region given the rise of China, India and the ASEAN group of nations

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 4:16 pm

Dissident Trinamool faction to approach Lok Sabha Speaker, seek recognition as 'real TMC'

TMC rebel MP Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia claimed that 19 members are currently backing the faction

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 4:14 pm

Broken promises, rising debt mark two-year rule of coalition government in state, says AP Congress chief Y. S. Sharmila

The Congress leader said the Super Six remained partially implemented and accused the government of piling financial burdens on citizens

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 4:12 pm

J&K CM raises concern over 15-day closure of Srinagar airport with Defence, Civil Aviation Ministers

During the meetings, Omar Abdullah underscores importance of uninterrupted air connectivity to the Union Territory, particularly during peak autumn tourism season when the Kashmir Valley attracts a large number of visitors from across the country

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 4:11 pm

Declare Cauvery delta drought-hit, announce relief measures: Anbumani urges T.N. government

He warned that weak Southwest monsoon conditions and low storage in Karnataka reservoirs could severely affect Kuruvai cultivation in the delta districts

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 4:09 pm

BSF, BGB discuss illegal and forced border crossings at DG-level talks

India-Bangladesh border forces review illegal crossings, border security, and trans-border crime during four-day coordination conference in Delhi

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 3:57 pm

Kane Williamson, former New Zealand captain, announces retirement from international cricket

The 35-year-old Kiwi batter is the New Zealands all-time leading run-scorer

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 3:56 pm

Kerala BDS student death: Loan app telecaller arrested from Delhi

The arrested person is the fourth accused

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 3:53 pm

Quiet luxury in Indian homes: new definition of premium living

As the housing market evolves, buyers are prioritising timeless design and quality materials over display

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 3:52 pm

In defence of the Indian traveller: Are we judged more harshly than we deserve?

As outbound travel from India continues to surge, a handful of viral videos are shaping how the world sees Indian travellers. Is the criticism fair?

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 3:51 pm

India summons U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission again after another attack on merchant ship with Indian crew

Yet another vessel with 20 Indian crew on board came under attack. The U.S. envoy was called in by Additional Secretary (Americas) in the Ministry of External Affairs, sources told The Hindu

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 3:51 pm

Governor: The Silent Saviour movie review: Manoj Bajpayee struggles in a narrative vacuum

A revisionist manifesto disguised as history, director Chinmay Mandlekar reduces a multi-layered institutional rescue to a one-man army myth

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 3:47 pm

Understanding khayal, a form of Hindustani classical music, and its secret masters

Sumana Ramanans book The Secret Master profiles Arun Kashalkars Kkhayal journey, exploring classical musics marginalizsed ecosystem. At a discussion with TM Krishna in Chennai, she spoke about the commodification and cultural shifts threatening Hindustani music, urging institutional support for gurus and more performance spaces

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 3:41 pm

Thailand princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at 47

Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol died on the evening of June 11 at a Bangkok hospital where she had been cared for since falling unconscious due to illness three years ago

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 3:28 pm

Immersive, interactive acts come to Bengaluru for Fte de la Musique 2026

Artistes Balllad, Kelly Ou Moi and Alright Mela will take the stage this weekend

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 3:20 pm

Sing Geetham film review: A bold musical fantasy from Singeetham Srinivasa Rao

The 94-year-old filmmakers dream project transforms a simple ecological message into an engaging musical experience and works as a clutter breaker in Telugu cinema

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 3:16 pm

Lalith J. Rao devoted her life to preserving the distinctive style of the Agra gayaki

The musician, who passed away recently, was an inspiring guru who trained generations of disciples in the authentic Agra gharana idiom.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 3:13 pm

Inside South Indias women-led kink spaces: conversations around desire and consent

From shibari to BDSM workshops, consent-led spaces are helping women explore intimacy, boundaries and agency beyond traditional ideas of relationships. And power is shifting from a male-driven narrative to a femme-driven one

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 3:06 pm

Hoax bomb threat delays Lucknow-Delhi flight

No bomb or any harmful substance had been found in the aircraft during the inspection, the official said, adding further legal and security procedures were underway

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 2:55 pm

Jairam Ramesh urges Centre to reconsider Great Nicobar airport, backs INS Baaz expansion

The Congress leader asked the Minister to reconsider rejecting the full INS Baaz expansion, which he said some senior naval officers had themselves recommended

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 2:52 pm

The Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobs

Developers think feeding first-person footage, called egocentric data, into specialised AI models will help robots copy humans

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 2:44 pm

Watch | One year after AI-171 crash: Grief remains as questions linger

One year after the crash of Air India Flight AI-171, India is remembering the 260 people who lost their lives in one of the countrys deadliest aviation disasters.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 2:39 pm

Helen Mirren speaks on Israel after Zionist comment, remarks on MobLand future

At the Taormina Film Festival, Helen Mirren opened up about the Gaza conflict and showed love for her MobLand co-star Tom Hardy amid reports about tensions surrounding the crime drama

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 2:31 pm

Bengaluru space startups among three selected for funding under Technology Adoption Fund

The Technology Adoption Fund is designed to support Indian industry in absorbing, adapting, and commercialising advanced space technologies, thereby bridging the gap between research and operational deployment

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 2:31 pm

SIR: Migration, logical discrepancies likely to result in up to 12% voter deletions, claim political groups in Karnataka

Within the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), Chief Commissioner and District Election Officer M. Maheshwar Rao recently said that 28% of electors could not be mapped during the exercise

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 2:27 pm

NTA announces more rough-work space, extended exam window for NEET-UG 2026

The medical entrance examination is scheduled to be held on June 21

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 2:25 pm

65-year-old farmer rescued after getting lost in Belagavi forest

Hemanna Madar, 65, had entered the forest to graze cattle on June 11

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 2:19 pm

Thunderstorms, rain, strong winds lash Delhi; red alert issued, locals urged to stay cautious

The weather activity is expected to intensify from June 12 as the system gains strength, increasing the likelihood of thunderstorms, rain and strong winds across the region

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 2:16 pm

Horrorcon and Khooni Monday hold Backrooms fan event at Delhi premiere

Khooni Monday and HorrorCon India, in association with PVR INOX Pictures, brought a fresh twist to horror with the latest release Backrooms by holding an interactive film screening experience, immersing fans in the films creepy world

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 2:08 pm

Rajeev Chandrasekhar says BJP will take all legal actions necessary to protect arrested councillor Sugathan

Kerala BJP president terms the arrest politically motivated

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 2:06 pm

AAP leader shot dead in Punjab, Opposition tears into State govt. over poor law and order

The police said two scooter-borne unidentified assailants opened fire at Satwinderpal Singh alias Lucky Oberoi outside a gurudwara in the Model Town area; 8-9 rounds were fired at him by assailants in the SUV that he was sitting inside

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:58 pm

Nine killed, 10 injured as 12 unknown suspects open fire in South Africa: police

The attackers in two vehicles opened fire at tavern patrons and continued to shoot randomly as they fled the scene, a police statement said

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:56 pm

Supreme Court dismisses Meenakshi Natarajans plea against rejection of Rajya Sabha candidature

Ms. Natarajans counsel apprised the top court that the rejection of her candidature suffered from a patent error and warranted judicial intervention

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:56 pm

False AI 'fact-checks' stir online chaos after Charlie Kirk assassination

A day after Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old prominent ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was fatally gunned down at a university in Utah, the X account of AI chatbot Perplexity falsely stated that the activist was never shot

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:55 pm

Who is El Mencho and whats happening in Mexico?

The intelligence collaboration between the U.S. and Mexico on February 22 operation helped lead to the killing of the infamous Mexican drug cartel leader.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:49 pm

Philippine President Marcos calls for an emergency meeting after chaos and shooting at Senate

President Marcos Jr. holds meeting with government and security chiefs on May 14, 2026, while police spokesperson Randulf Tuano said one person had been detained and investigations were under way

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:46 pm

Andhra Pradesh seeks July 5 date from PMO for Bhogapuram airport inauguration

The State has asked the Prime Ministers Office to confirm July 5 for opening the 5,000-crore airport, and says it is prepared for any date the PMO suggests

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:43 pm

Amarnath Yatra 2026: Amit Shah chairs meeting to review security preparedness

Police have also launched the QR-based Pahchan App, designed to digitally verify workers and vendors operating along the yatra route

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:26 pm

Vasan urges Tamil Nadu government to secure Cauvery water release from Karnataka

He said farmers are concerned that water had not been released from the Mettur dam on the customary date of June 12

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:24 pm

FIFA 2026: Kerala startup designs football-inspired fonts

Fontspell, a startup based in Kozhikode, launches fonts that capture the energy, culture and spirit of football

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:17 pm

ED issues fresh summons to former Kerala CM Pinarayis daughter Veena in CMRL pay-off case

ED directs her to appear for questioning on June 17 with relevant documents related to transactions involving her now-defunct IT firm Exalogic

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:15 pm

Government focussing on 'automation' of explosive units for safer operations: Official

At least 19 workers died and 23 were injured in a blast at the detonator assembly unit of SBL Energy, a mining and industrial explosives manufacturer

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:14 pm

GHMC begins 18 link road works connecting major thoroughfares

The 18 stretches are being envisaged for completion across three zones, Shamshabad, Rajendranagar and Khairatabad

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:11 pm

Farm worker electrocuted while harvesting tapioca in Erode

Ravi was harvesting tapioca when a crow reportedly perched on an overhead low-tension power line, causing the wire to snap and fall on him

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:10 pm

U.S. Federal Court Dismisses Natsofts Patent Claims Against Hexaware

The Court found that Natsofts asserted patents claimed broad, abstract ideas rather than specific inventions.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:06 pm

FIFA World Cup 2026: Yamal, Williams train ahead of Spain's opener against Cape Verde

Both wingers shone as Spain romped to Euro 2024 glory, but have been beset by injury problems this season.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:03 pm

WFI cracks down on age fraud, disqualifies 500-plus wrestlers at U-17 ranking meet

The tournament, held from June 6 to 8 in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district, saw around 1,200 wrestlers register across men's freestyle, Greco Roman and women's categories

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 1:01 pm

USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994

The World Cup co-hosts know they must avoid a banana skin at the futuristic SoFi Stadium in the first World Cup finals game on U.S. soil for 32 years

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 12:54 pm

Seven more Shigella cases confirmed in Keralas Wayanad

District Medical Officer K.T. Rekha said infectious disease surveillance and preventive and control awareness activities have been strengthened in the district

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 12:53 pm

Fractal Launches Cogentiq E-Commerce: AI that Acts on Profit Signals in Minutes

Cross-functional decisions across customer, supply, and media teams at the speed of e-commerce

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 12:51 pm

1500 Meritorious Students from UP,Bihar & Jharkhand felicitated during Scholars Summit 2026 at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is identifying and Nurturing Talent for Nation Building, Says Yogendra Upadhyay

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 12:51 pm

MAATI helps women artists from Bihar to look beyond art

MAATI, short for Mithila Art Artisan Transformative Initiative, works with women artisans from Madhubhani and Darbhanga in Bihar. Four women artisans showcased their works in Bengaluru, ranging from textile to wall art

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 12:36 pm

Ahead of G7, Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake

The Canadian Prime Minister has downplayed Trumps most recent comments about Canada becoming the 51st State

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 12:31 pm

Price cap on cancer drugs increase to tackle shortage

The ceiling rate for cisplatin was raised to 10.89 per ml from 7.26, while that for carboplatin was increased to 90.74 per ml from 60.49 excluding taxes

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 12:28 pm

FIFA World Cup 2026: How can Indian viewers watch for free?

Football fans can now opt to watch FIFA World Cup for free on DD Sports. However, only a limited set of games will be available on the public broadcaster

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 12:17 pm

Anthropic versus OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI

The stakes extend beyond the clash between Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, a former researcher at OpenAI, where he was one of the people responsible for the core technology that made ChatGPT possible

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 12:14 pm

Introducing Indias Most Silent Fan*, Aerosilent by Orient Electric

Aerosilent has also won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2026 for its contemporary design

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 12:12 pm

ContentLens Appoints Hari Nair, Former CEO of Tips Music, as Pro Bono Strategic Advisor

Industry veteran brings three decades of music, digital media, and content monetisation experience to Indias leading AI-powered IP protection platform backing the company on conviction, not a fee.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 12:11 pm