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Assembly poll results that recast the political landscape

The recent election results in four key States have revealed shifting voter priorities and and challenged established political certainties

The Hindu 4 Jun 2026 12:22 am

After Maoism, the next battle is for Adivasi trust

Constitutional guarantees hold the key to Bastars lasting peace

The Hindu 4 Jun 2026 12:21 am

Base and framework: On the latest Index of Industrial Production

Industrial fundamentals have remained resilient, but are not broad-based

The Hindu 4 Jun 2026 12:16 am

Gujarat cabinet approves wire-free city mission; 500 crore allocated for first phase

Under the mission, all 17 municipal corporations and 151 municipalities in Gujarat will be covered in a phased manner.

The Hindu 4 Jun 2026 12:14 am

Preserving the record: On the right to be forgotten

The right to be forgotten must be set against public interest

The Hindu 4 Jun 2026 12:12 am

Vizag Collector prepares for Naidus visit

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 11:52 pm

Class VIII student dies after house roof collapses in Vellore

Parents and neighbours rushed the boy to Government Taluk Hospital in Gudiyatham where he succumbed to injuries

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 11:47 pm

Burglars decamp with gold jewellery in Ranipet

The Superintendent of Police has formed special teams to nab the culprits

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 11:45 pm

Delhi hotel fire: Hotel building owner arrested after Malviya Nagar fire kills 21

At least 58 people were rescued and taken to hospitals, where 21 were declared dead.

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 11:25 pm

India's Fairwood Nuclear, South Korea's SK Securities sign pact to advance small reactor projects

The collaboration establishes a non-exclusive framework for identifying strategic partnerships, engaging institutional and private investors, and facilitating access to capital and technology ecosystems

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 11:24 pm

Wheat procurement surges 17% to 35 million tonne, exceeds target for 2026-27 season

State-wise, Punjab led procurement at 12.1 MT, Madhya Pradesh recorded a sharp jump to 10.4 MT from 7.8 MT, while Haryana rose to 8.1 MT from 7 MT

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 11:20 pm

High Court directs State to file status report on desilting Vaigai dam

A PIL has sought a direction to authorities to desilt Vaigai dam for improving its storage capacity since it is the main source of water for Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram districts

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 11:16 pm

SBI completes one M&A financing transaction, is set for another

The comment is an update to the announcement SBI had made a few months ago, on collaboration with a Japanese bank for acquisition financing

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 11:13 pm

Iran condemns US attacks on oil tanker, telecom tower on Qeshm; warns of response

Tehran [Iran], June 3 : Iran on Wednesday strongly condemned what it described as aggressive attacks by the United States on an Iranian oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and a telecommunications tower on Qeshm Island, stating that the strikes violated international law and a ceasefire understanding reached in April. In a statement, Irans Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks were carried out in the early hours of June 3 and originated from the territory of two countries in the region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns the aggressive action by the terrorist military forces of the United States in attacking an Iranian oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and a telecommunications tower on Qeshm Island, the statement said. Iran stated the incidents constituted a violation of the ceasefire understanding dated April 8 between the two sides, which paved the way for talks to achieve a complete resolution to the conflict in West Asia. The Islamic Republic stated that the incident amounted to a breach of Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter, which prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of states. The ministry also criticised what it termed the United States use of regional countries territory and facilities to conduct operations against Iran, while holding the governments of Kuwait and Bahrain responsible for allegedly facilitating the attacks. While condemning the United States colonial-style use of the territory and facilities of regional countries to advance its aggressive schemes against Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also underscores the direct and explicit responsibility of the rulers of Kuwait and Bahrain in connection with last nights aggressive acts, the statement said. Iran further asserted that any country allowing its territory, airspace, waters, facilities or military bases to be used for military operations against Iran would be considered complicit in aggression under international law. The ministry warned that Iran would exercise its right to defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty. In exercising its inherent right to defend Irans territorial integrity and national sovereignty, the Islamic Republic of Iran will utilise all available capacities to confront such aggressive actions, including through targeting the origin and source of the attacks, the statement added. Iran also said responsibility for any consequences arising from the situation would rest with what it described as the American-Zionist aggressors and those providing support for actions against Iran. The statement comes after the US military announced that American forces had successfully defeated a succession of Iranian missile and drone operations directed against neighbouring nations in the region, while simultaneously executing protective counter-strikes on Irans Qeshm Island. In an official statement detailing the hostile engagements, US Central Command confirmed that Tehran had initiated a wave of aerial assaults across the theatre. The military command noted that Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward regional neighbours; however, all failed to hit their intended targets. Providing a specific operational breakdown of the trajectories and the subsequent defensive actions taken alongside regional allies, CENTCOM disclosed that two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart enroute, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were immediately intercepted by US and Bahrain air defence forces. Following those initial engagements, a fresh wave of attacks rolled into the early hours of Wednesday. Kuwaiti authorities confirmed that the nations air defence networks actively engaged and neutralised a wave of incoming missiles and drones, following reports of loud detonations across multiple sectors of the country. The Kuwaiti Army later accused Iran of hostile drone attacks, which left several people injured and targeted the passenger building at the Kuwait International Airport. In a statement posted on X, Kuwait Ministry of Defence spokesperson Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi said that several hostile drones struck Terminal 1 (T1) of Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday as part of what he described as criminal Iranian aggression. The attack caused extensive damage to the passenger terminal and left several people injured. One Indian was also killed in the attack on the Kuwaiti airport. (ANI)

RisingKashmir 3 Jun 2026 11:11 pm

News from the world of Education: June 3, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 11:09 pm

Apple agrees to submit India financials in long-pending antitrust case

Apple has long argued the case should be paused because it is separately seeking to quash Indias new antitrust penalty law that empowers the CCI to penalise companies on the basis of their global, not just Indian, turnover

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 11:00 pm

Russia delivers fourth squadron of AI-enabled S-400 air defence system

Three S-400 squadrons have already been inducted into service; the fourth has now arrived, following delays linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 10:52 pm

CM Omar-led NC govt sets up panel on liquor ban in J&K

Srinagar, June 3 : The chief minister Omar Abdullah led National Conference government has constituted a committee to examine the proposal seeking a ban on the sale and consumption of liquor in the Union Territory, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment Javed Rana said on Wednesday. Speaking to news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) after a meeting of National Conference legislators and independent MLAs supporting the government at Dachigam, Rana said the issue was discussed during the deliberations. He said the committee has been tasked with studying various aspects of the proposal and will submit its recommendations to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. After the committee submits its report, the matter will be placed before the Chief Minister and a final decision will be taken, Rana said. The demand for a liquor ban has been raised by several legislators and social organisations in recent months. The government has not announced any timeline for the committee to submit its report.(KNS).

RisingKashmir 3 Jun 2026 10:49 pm

Calls for bringing Attakulangara school campus alive

Improving the schools standards and bringing its vast campus alive with children from the neighbourhood in the evenings and weekends are some of the suggestions to prevent further neglect

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 10:47 pm

Delhi hotel fire: Locals turn saviours amid wails, screams, burning bodies

Rescuers say buildings single entry-exit point and lack of accessible windows made the rescue operation difficult

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 10:44 pm

Brazil moves to limit abortion access for child rape victims

Under the overturned regulation, minors who disagreed with their parents or guardians on their pregnancy could obtain free legal assistance to safeguard their rights, including getting an abortion

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 10:35 pm

Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata Municipal Corporation Mayor

This move comesas internal revolts, defections, resignations,expulsions,and arrestsgrip the Trinamool Congress amid shifting political dynamics of the State

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 10:31 pm

North Korea slams U.S. remarks comparing South to 'dagger'

The comments reflected how Washington intended to use South Korea as an important geopolitical instrument to realise its regional strategy aimed at containing China, North Korea said

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 10:31 pm

Nepal National Assembly meeting adjourned over PM Balen's remarks over border issues

Balen said Not only India, but Nepal has also encroached territories of India at many places, sparking controversy

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 10:18 pm

Census fieldwork contradicts government data, enumerators asked to revisit, review data

Director Census Operations (DCO), Rajasthan, writes to all district functionaries that during the analysis of field data collected so far, some discrepancies have been noticed; enumerators allege they have been asked not to select options that may show the government in poor light

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 10:14 pm

Woman VAO, aide held on graft charges

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 10:13 pm

3-member gang kidnaps 17-year-old girl

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 10:12 pm

West Bengal govt. downgrades Sourav Gangulys security cover

Its part of an ongoing routine exercise in reviewing security cover for prominent personalities based on threat assessments, officials say

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 10:01 pm

Watch: Cockroach Janta Party to protest on June 6, seeks Dharmendra Pradhans resignation

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will hold a peaceful protest against the Centre on June 6, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, according to the partys chief spokesperson Saurav Das.

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 10:01 pm

Trinamool loyalist says expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee cannot be chosen as LoP

Earlier in the day, the Trinamool had dissolved all its partycommittees, including districtand block units; party leaders say Mamata is the original Trinamool Congress

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 9:57 pm

Cambodia human trafficking case: ED conducts searches in U.P. and Punjab

The ED investigation is based on a First Information Report registered and charge sheets filed by the Delhi police

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 9:46 pm

This beauty queen from Chennai is a barrier breaker

A hearing impaired school girl, 16-year-oldSaarikaJagadeeshhas been crowned Miss Teen Tamil Nadu 2026. Her answer at the beauty pageant truthfully reflects what she does off stage: using her earnings from her modelling career to support children with special needs

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 9:35 pm

Pumpset prices revised upwards

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 9:34 pm

Ahead of schools reopening, Madurai City Police give slew of instructions to ensure safety of students

Parents, school administration asked to follow road rules, safety protocols

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 9:30 pm

Assault on young women in Kochi: police to issue lookout notice against main accused

The main accused and six others are on the run, while the three arrested have been remanded in judicial custody

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 9:25 pm

U.T. Khaders return as Minister may give fillip to development projects in coastal belt

Born on October 12, 1969, Khader resigned as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, before taking oath as Minister in the Cabinet led by D.K. Shivakumar

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 9:24 pm

Watch: CM Vijays TVK allocates Rajya Sabha seat to ally Congress for bypolls

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday, June 3, announced that the party will allot the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu, to its ally, the Congress.

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 9:19 pm

Southwest monsoon may arrive in A.P. in four days, says IMD

Severe heatwave is likely to prevail in 46 mandals and heatwaves in 79 mandals on June 4

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 9:18 pm

PM Modi hails Cabinets key decisions on Delhi-NCR clean mobility scheme, NH projects, airline support

New Delhi [India], June 3 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted a series of key decisions taken by the Union Cabinet, saying the measures would boost infrastructure, strengthen regional connectivity, support airlines and help reduce pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister said the Cabinet had approved a landmark two-year scheme aimed at reducing air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region and promoting cleaner mobility. The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme that will work towards reducing pollution in the Delhi-NCR region and promote cleaner mobility. The scheme will improve air quality, support sustainable transport and benefit vehicle owners, Modi said. The scheme, approved by the Union Cabinet and funded through the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has a total financial outlay of Rs 9,585 crore, including Rs 5,041 crore from the Centre and an estimated Rs.1,601 crore in tax concessions from the participating States. It seeks to incentivise owners of BS-IV or older trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR to replace them with BS-VI-compliant or electric vehicles to significantly reduce vehicular emissions. The Prime Minister also welcomed Cabinet approval for a one-time budgetary support mechanism of up to Rs 10,000 crore for Oil Marketing Companies to stabilise ATF prices for Indian airlines amid ongoing fuel price volatility triggered by the West Asia crisis. Cabinet approval for a one-time support mechanism to ensure greater stability in ATF prices for Indian airlines will help maintain affordable air connectivity, support airline operations and reduce the burden on passengers, Modi said, adding that the measure would strengthen connectivity to Tier-II and Tier-III cities while supporting tourism and employment. Highlighting infrastructure decisions, Modi said approval had been granted to upgrade the Khagaria-Purnea section of NH-31 and NH-231 in Bihar to four lanes. Our government is continuously striving to further strengthen connectivity across the country. In this direction, taking an important decision, approval has been granted to upgrade the Khagaria-Purnia section of NH-31 and NH-231 in Bihar to 4 lanes. This will greatly benefit the people of the entire state, especially those in Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Katihar, and Purnia. This project will not only save travel time and fuel, but will also give a new momentum to all-round development in this region, he said. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the 143.529-km project on BOT (Toll) mode at a cost of Rs 3,936.05 crore. The project is expected to address severe geometric deficiencies, sharp curves, and congestion in built-up areas across Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Katihar and Purnia districts. In Madhya Pradesh, the Prime Minister said the Cabinet had approved the upgradation of the Hiwarkhedi-Roshni-Ashapur-Rudhy section of NH-347B to two lanes and the widening of the Deshgaon-Julwaniya section to four lanes. In a significant step towards further improving connectivity in Madhya Pradesh, our government has taken an important decision today. Under this, approval has been granted to upgrade the Hivarkhedi-Roshni-Ashapur-Rudhi section of NH-347B in the state to 2 lanes, along with converting the Deshgav-Julvania section from 2 lanes to 4 lanes. This will not only make travel easier for people and boost regional connectivity, but will also accelerate social and economic development, PM Modi posted. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the project at a cost of Rs 4,415.60 crore on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), aimed at reducing congestion and geometric deficiencies in districts including Betul, Khandwa, Khargone and Barwani. PM Modi also highlighted Cabinet approval for widening key National Highway stretches in Telangana connecting Armoor, Jagtial, Mancherial and Karimnagar. Boost to Basic Infrastructure in Telangana! The Union Cabinet has approved the expansion of key national highway routes connecting Armoor, Jagtial, Mancherial, and Karimnagar in Telangana. This will not only improve connectivity but also reduce travel time and traffic congestion. It will also provide a boost to economic activities, he said. The Telangana highway project, approved at a combined cost of Rs 7,597.16 crore, will widen 190.76 km of NH-63 on Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) and Jagtial-Karimnagar Section of National Highway (NH)-563 on Build-Operate-Transfer (Toll) [BOT (Toll)] to the 4-lane standard under three work packages. PM Modi further highlighted another cabinet decision regarding construction of a new coastal Highway from Rameshwar to Paradeep on Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) in Odisha under two packages with a combined total length of 160.18 km and a combined total capital cost of Rs.8300.79 crore. The approval for the construction of a new coastal highway from Rameshwar to Paradeep in Odisha will improve connectivity across Khordha, Puri, Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts while significantly reducing travel time. This modern project will strengthen logistics, support tourism and economic activity and provide safer and seamless connectivity for passengers as well as freight traffic. At the same time, coastal development will be enhanced, the Prime Minister posted. (ANI)

RisingKashmir 3 Jun 2026 9:16 pm

Victim in alleged murder case identified after four decades

The identification marks a major breakthrough in the investigation, reopened last year after Mohammad Ali, a native of Vengara in Malappuram, reportedly confessed to causing the death of a man at Koodaranhi in November 1986 when he was a teenager

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 9:11 pm

Govt. constitutes SIT to re-investigate kafir screenshot row

It had triggered a political storm during the campaign phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha election in the Vadakara constituency

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 9:09 pm

EVM checks begins

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 9:08 pm

RTC unions oppose move to hand over electric buses to private operators

Alleging that prime lands belonging to depots are being handed over to private parties on lease, the unions say that a JAC will be formed to launch an agitation on issues affecting the corporation and its employees

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 9:06 pm

Brazil takes a historic HDI leap with focused planning and public spending

UN report reveals the countrys cash-transfer scheme has played a key role in raising its Human Development Index score from 0.744 in 2012 to 0.805 in 2024, on a scale from 0 to 1; as Brazil enters election cycle, the far-right narrative that the scheme discourages people from working draws backlash

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 8:59 pm

Tiger in Polavaram dist. attacks cattle yet again, kills 14 calves

At least 200 personnel have been deployed to tranquillise the male tiger at any moment in Polavaram district.

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 8:57 pm

Water must be a fundamental human right, not a commodity: Sainath

He was addressing a seminar organised by M.P. Veerendrakumar Memorial Trust here to commemorate the water struggles led by the late M.P., particularly the Plachimada agitation against Coca-Cola

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 8:54 pm

Sale of the famed Tirumala laddu peaks in May this year

TTD registers the highest-ever sale of 1.21 crore laddus in the month, surpassing the 1.10 crore sold in the corresponding month the previous year, which also reflects a sharp rise in pilgrim footfalls at the hill temple of Lord Venkateswara

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 8:48 pm

Two-wheeler rider narrowly escapes wild elephant attack near Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

As two-wheeler rider attempts to ride along the edge of the road, wild tusker charges at him

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 8:46 pm

YSRCP protests removal of street food vendors, leaders detained

Cadres led by the partys Tirupati constituency in-charge, Bhumana Abhinay Reddy, stage a demonstration and take out a walk in a bid to restore a food vending cart to a spot from which it was removed

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 8:45 pm

HC directs govt. to consider Singappen Sensitisation Workshop with focus on trauma-sensitive implementation of POCSO Act

Inspector General of Police, Singappen Special Task Force, and Secretary of Directorate of Social Welfare should jointly coordinate implementation of the training programme throughout the State, HC says

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 8:45 pm

Interactive session on railway safety held

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 8:38 pm

Assam, Meghalaya farmers resume farming in disputed border area after weeks of conflict

The Tapat-Lapangap area is one of six inter-State border sectors where a 54-year-old territorial dispute remains to be resolved

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 8:28 pm