Norway Chess: Beating Carlsen is special, but timing matters more: Praggnanandhaa
R. Praggnanandhaa, who seems to have the wood on Carlsen, beating him twice in the event, in classical, was delighted to do so.
Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen again, closes in on lead
Its more important for the tournament that I get this win than thinking that its Magnus. Of course, its great to do it against Magnus, but I think winning any game at this stage of the tournament is good, says Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa
I know I am not far away from the top: Veer Chotrani
After quietly climbing to World No. 40, the Mumbai lad has his eyes fixed on the Asian Games singles gold; the 24-year-old, who is the second highest-ranked mens player in the country, feels he can improve further by working on the mental and physical aspects of his game
Trump signs AI order giving government access to powerful models
The central provision allows companies such as OpenAI, Google or Anthropic to give the government access to their most powerful models for up to 30 days before planned release.
The harvest China wants is one India cannot afford
Diplomatic optics must not dictate Indias boundary negotiations with China
U.S.-Iran negotiations, still a road to nowhere
A ceasefire may emerge, but lasting U.S.-Iran peace remains elusive
RCB helped IPLs latest edition build on previous successes
How land pooling solves acquisition woes
Compared with land acquisitions, town planning schemes reduce displacement, ensure equitable benefit-sharing, and enable faster urban development
L-G approves reconstitution of multi-agency Ridge Management Board
Census 2027: tax scrutiny fears, low awareness hamper door-to-door enumeration across city
List of Ministers to be sworn in with DKS to be finalised only June 3
Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar have been bargaining hard on Cabinet formation, creation of deputy chief ministers post, setting up of coordination committee and choice of KPCC president
BMRCL to induct two more trains on Yellow Line from June 3, improve frequency
The Yellow Line connects R.V. Road and Bommasandra and has witnessed growing ridership since its launch. However, the pace of train induction has remained slow, resulting in overcrowded trains and inconvenience to commuters on the corridor.
Stage set for D.K. Shivakumar to over as new CM of Karnataka
Rela Hospital performs minimally invasive brain procedure on girl
T.N. Minister Aadhav Arjuna meets Nitin Gadkari, submits road infrastructure demands
Alleged misbehaviour by police officer: HC directs govt. to verify compliance with its order
Tamil Nadu deserves to have world-class airports: CII Chairman
Need to strengthen existing health facilities in Kerala
The famed public healthcare model of Kerala is under tremendous stress
Chennai Corporation to begin immunising stray, pet dogs against rabies in August
The number of residents treated in city hospitals for animal bite cases has increased this summer
Meeting between Zameer Ahmed Khan and D.K. Suresh raises eyebrows
When maritime casualties become political theatre
Simplistic criminalisation of every maritime failure as in the Baltimore case goes against the tenets of ensuring safety at sea which has evolved for decades through painful lessons, technical learning, and systemic improvement
Promotional song for school enrolment campaign launched in A.P.
communicates the quality education being provided in government schools, provision of modern infrastructure, digital learning initiatives, student welfare programmes and Mid-day Meal Scheme
Institutions of Higher Education told to register on AISHE portal
Institutions that have AISHE codes need not register again, says APSCHE Vice-Chairperson
Over 11,000 chickens killed in poultry farm fire near Katpadi
A few residents near the shed saw smoke coming from the electrical board in the shed around 2 a.m
Security at Judges Villas, permanent A.P. High Court Complex in Amaravati reviewed
The police authorities discuss multi-layer security system, round-the-clock deployment of security personnel, advanced CCTV surveillance, and dedicated Quick Response Teams
History-sheeter among eight held for sexual assault attempt, robbery in Tiruvannamalai
The police said that the key suspect and history sheeter has been identified as a resident of Adaiyur village near Arunachala Hills
IMD forecasts thunderstorms, light showers for A.P. until June 6
Several districts witness rainfall in the last 24 hours, while others reel under intense heat; Gudur of Nellore district record 45.4C
Congress names Siddaramaiah as Congress Working Committee member
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has appointed Siddaramaiah as member of the Congress Working Committee with immediate effect, a party statement said.
Tamil Nadu BJP leader K. Annamalai meets Amit Shah; discusses future course
The former T.N. BJP chief is likely to wait for the leaderships decision before taking any other step
Former Karnataka MLC kidnapped, released after extortion bid in Attibele
VPA Chairperson J.S. Bindra meets Governor Abdul Nazeer
National workshop on seafood exports to be held in Visakhapatnam
Air India Express flight returns to Vizag after technical snag reported
SPB at 80: How one voice captured every mood
As June 4 marks his 80th birth anniversary, a look back at how S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, despite being an untrained singer, made every song his own and left behind a vast musical treasure.
It is not just songs, Ilaiyaraaja is also integral toManjanathi, says Mari Selvaraj
Whenever the nameManjanathicame to my mind, I thought of adapting it into a film. Even then, I had decided that maestro Ilaiyaraaja should compose the music. When I met him and narrated the story, he agreed to score it, the director said.
Ahead of NCs meeting, LoP Sharma accuses CM of reducing governance to loyalty parades
Tomorrows meeting is another floor test; past conduct of Omar proves he wouldnt resign even from the post of Sarpanch as long as his protocol remains intact Srinagar, June 02: Describing the National Conferences June 3 meeting as a floor test, Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Tuesday said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs paranoia over losing power has reduced governance to loyalty parades. Sharma said that Omar Abdullah is fearful of losing power and is compelling his MLAs to participate in weekly loyalty parades. This meeting is nothing more than a floor test. Omar Abdullah has started a weekly ritual of floor tests to check the loyalty of his MLAs. The first such test was conducted in the name of the Provincial Working Committee meeting, the second was a dinner hosted by the Deputy Chief Minister, and the third is tomorrows meeting of the Chief Minister with MLAs, he said. On criticism by the National Conference over his statement that Omar Abdullah would not resign even if relegated to the position of Chief Executive Councillor of a Hill Council, Sharma said that he stands by every word, adding that the past conduct of the Chief Minister proves he would not quit even as Sarpanch or Panch so long as the cavalcade of vehicles and VIP protocol remains intact. Is it not a fact that Omar Abdullah repeatedly said from 2020 to 2024 that he would not humiliate himself by entering the legislature of a Union Territory? Is he not the same man who stated in 2024 that he would not sit outside the waiting room of the LG and ask him to sign files? What made him change his mind? Let me tell the people of Kashmir: the Abdullah family has only one ideology-power, he said.
State Highways restores damaged Yelagiri Hills Road
Highways officials said that the hills consist of small rocks. earthen retaining walls in 10 identified spots were built to prevent sliding of rocks and strengthen the re-laid carriageway
Adani group cos post record $16-billion capex, all-time high EBITDA of 94,834 cr in FY26
The ports-to-energy conglomerate said these assets are expected to contribute more meaningfully to earnings and cash flows FY27 onwards
The Indian flavour at footballs biggest spectacle
Four Indian-origin players will be seen in action in the upcoming FIFA World Cup
Puducherry an example of Indias biodiversity wealth, says NBA Chairman
Israel arms exports hit another all-time high: Ministry
Israel's all-time defence export record has been broken for the fifth consecutive year, with $19.2 billion in 2025 a nearly 30% surge compared to the previous year, more than doubling in five years and quadrupling in a decade, says Defence Ministry
Light to moderate rainfall in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi
Rubio says Mojtaba Khamenei alive and increasingly engaging
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope for a deal with Iran, while insisting that Tehran must severely limit its nuclear program in order to see sanctions lifted.
Oyo-parent Prism secures SEBI's nod to launch 6,650-crore IPO
Prism opted for the confidential pre-filing route, which allows the company to engage with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for initial feedback on its draft document without it being publicly disclosed
Marco Rubio says Iran nuclear talks highly technical, may take months
Washington DC [US], June 2 : US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said that negotiations on Irans nuclear programme, as part of the overall peace talks between the two sides, would be highly technical in nature and could take several months to conclude. Testifying in front of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio indicated that the next phase of discussions would depend on Iran taking specific steps, including reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz under agreed conditions, and the disposition of the highly enriched uranium. Phase 2 is they have to commit to very specific negotiations. On the disposition of the highly enriched uranium that still is buried deep in a mountain somewhere They have to agree on negotiating severe and long-term limitations and/or cancellation of enrichment activity in their country, Rubio told lawmakers. Rubio stressed that the complexity of the issues involved would require sustained technical engagement over an extended period. Obviously, these are highly technical matters, so I dont think you could work those out in five days. That would require a team of experts to meet over a 30-, 60-, 90-day period and work out the details, but they have to commit to their willingness to do that, Rubio said. He further stated that Iran would first need to declare the Strait of Hormuz open, ensure it remains free of tolls, and take steps such as removing naval mines and refraining from targeting commercial vessels. The Secretary of State also clarified that the United States has not offered sanctions relief to Iran in exchange for reopening the strait, adding that any easing of sanctions would be strictly conditional. Rubio further acknowledged that Iran still possesses a significant number of drones but noted that the relatively low cost of such technology makes it a persistent and difficult security challenge. This is a pervasive problem around the world. The economics of it are something we have to solve for, but nonetheless, even [Irans] drone-building capability has been eroded, Rubio told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Rubio said Irans so-called conventional shield referring to its use of missiles and drones to protect its nuclear infrastructure has been substantially eroded following recent military actions by the US against the Islamic Republic. He further said that what remains of Irans naval capabilities has been significantly reduced. Whats left of Irans navy is a bunch of Boston Whalers with machine guns on them,' Rubio said. The US Secretary of State also claimed that the US blockade of Iranian ports was resulting in significant economic losses for Tehran. The US blockade of Iranian ports, he added, was costing Iran hundreds of millions of dollars in lost revenue each day. The remark comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia as the fragile ceasefire hangs in the balance amid diplomatic engagements between Iran and the US to achieve a complete settlement to the overall conflict, that started on February 28 by the US-Israel strikes against Iran. (ANI)
Chief Minister Vijay failing to uphold constitutional morality, says A. Raja
The DMK could wait six months before offering a broader assessment of Vijays government, but that did not mean it would refrain from commenting on day-to-day governance, says party deputy general secretary
Procedure performed on a 34-year-old woman suffering from Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia, a rare genetic condition, which results in extremely high cholesterol levels from a young age
CBSE portal for re-evaluation faces glitches on first day; Aadhaar authentication made mandatory
The CBSE opened the portal on June 2, to enable applications for verification of issues observed in the scanned copies of answer sheets it had provided, and re-evaluation of answers; the portal would remain open till the midnight of June 6, the Board said.
Indian students top UK higher educational applications, says official
Inaugurating the Tirupati branch of Academic Overseas Private Limited, UK Deputy High Commissioner (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) says several of the prestigious universities in the UK continue to rank among the top institutions in the world
IAF, DRDO conduct successful flight tests of RudraM-II Air-to-Surface missile
New Delhi [India], June 2 : The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday successfully conducted flight tests of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from an SU-30 MKI fighter jet. The tests were carried out under extreme release conditions and along a critical trajectory, demonstrating the capability of all the Anti-Radiation Missiles subsystems. According to the Ministry of Defence, the missile successfully guided itself to a predefined target after launch and struck it with pinpoint accuracy. All trial objectives were achieved, as confirmed by flight data collected through various range instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha. RudraM-II is an indigenously developed, solid-propellant air-launched missile designed for air-to-surface missions. The weapon is intended to neutralise a wide range of enemy assets and incorporates several advanced indigenous technologies developed by various DRDO laboratories. The missile has been developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, the nodal DRDO laboratory for the project, in collaboration with other DRDO facilities including the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), and ITR. Several Development-cum-Production Partners (DcPPs), along with agencies such as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Regional Centre for Military Airworthiness (RCMA), the Missile System Quality Assurance Agency (MSQAA), and other industry partners, also contributed to the programme. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the efforts of DRDO, the IAF, defence public sector undertakings, industry partners and other stakeholders involved in the project, the MoD statement added. He stated that the tests have demonstrated the growing maturity of indigenous defence technologies, contributing significantly to Aatmanirbharta in advanced weapon systems. Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO also congratulated all teams associated with the programme for the successful achievement. The latest tests mark another milestone in Indias efforts to strengthen its indigenous missile capabilities. In May 2024, DRDO had successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II missile from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft off the coast of Odisha. The trial met all objectives and validated the missiles propulsion system as well as its control and guidance algorithms. The missiles performance during the 2024 trial was assessed through data collected by electro-optical systems, radar and telemetry stations deployed by ITR Chandipur at multiple locations, including an onboard ship. Earlier, on May 2, 2024, DRDO had successfully flight-tested Indias first indigenously developed New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM), also known as RudraM-I, at the Chandan Range in Rajasthan. The missile achieved its intended range and struck the target with a miss distance of just five metres. The test successfully demonstrated the operation of the missiles warhead during the terminal phase of flight. Launched from a Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft of the IAF, the missile accurately navigated towards its target before the warhead detonated and destroyed it. The trial validated several key technologies, including safe weapon separation from the aircraft, the dual-pulse solid propulsion system, guidance and control algorithms, electro-mechanical actuation systems, the end-game processor based on laser altimeter measurements, and the safe-arm mechanism used for warhead detonation. RudraM-I has been designed primarily for Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD) missions. Developed by DRDL, Hyderabad, as the nodal laboratory, the project received support from several DRDO laboratories including RCI, Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), ARDE, HEMRL, Instruments Research and Development Establishment (IRDE), ITR, and Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), along with multiple industry partners. (ANI)
Some private schools in Kanakapura road decides to conduct virtual classes
INDIA bloc to meet on June 8 amid strain
17 Opposition parties likely to join the meeting; all eyes on DMK, given the recent tensions with Congress for switching sides in Tamil Nadu
IIAs Gauribidanur observatory measures magnetic fields in the Suns corona
Karnataka launches antimicrobial resistance surveillance programme in collaboration with TIGS
It is aimed at identifying resistance trends, emerging microbial threats and geographical variations in antimicrobial resistance
Bandi Sanjay calls CMs attack on Fadnavis a diversion tactic
KTR accuses Congress government of undermining Telanganas progress under its rule
Patients death after falling off cot in Thiruvananthapuram MCH triggers row
Wilfred, 62, of Peryam, Kollam, had been admitted at the hospital with severe jaundice and associated neurological issues such as altered sensorium
M.V. Govindan demands Kerala government to waive fuel tax revenue amid rising fuel price
He accuses Chief Minister of playing opportunistic politics as he had as the Leader of the Opposition taken the position that the government should forgo fuel tax revenue
SCCL honours employees for outstanding service
Demography panel may study SIR exclusions; seeks details from government
Panel to recommend well-organised and permanent operational system for the legal, fair and time bound identification, detention, and deportation of illegal immigrants residing in the country
Farmers who gave land for Parandur airport face uncertainty
Many who parted with their land forParandurairport are worried, as they dont know whether the project would take off. They also demand assured jobs and more financial compensation
When GO issued, authorities bound to enforce it: HC
Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced on Monday to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years for killing 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton on December 3, 2025
West Asia conflict to trim 100 bps off MSME revenue, upto 100 bps margin this fiscal: Crisil
Morbi, Firozabad, Surat, Vadodara MSME clusters to be hardest hit.
Use early weather warnings to minimise monsoon losses: IMD chief
District administrations, disaster management agencies and line departments urged to use advance forecasts and coordinated preparedness measures to reduce loss of life and property during the Southwest Monsoon, says IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
Operation Toofan: Ernakulam Rural police arrest two with 12 kg of suspected ganja
Pre-SIR mapping of voters 92.55% complete across Udupi district, says Deputy Commissioner
Watch: UN Chief warns El Nio could intensify global climate crisis
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Arrest of fraudsters offering gold at attractive prices helps police bust major racket
Indias climate science has lost instrument-making culture, leading researchers warn
Using imported equipment that remains uncalibrated has led to incorrect data being reported, marring the credibility of Indian science; researchers also want to study the long-term consequences of uncontrolled tapping of natural resources for renewable energy
Ayush Vartak impresses in T20 Mumbai League, guided by Dhonis advice
Playing under Ajinkya Rahane has given Vartak lessons in calmness and leadership, while competing against the India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav offered perspective.
School safety: AEOs, DEOs to conduct fresh round of inspections from June 3
Decision follows the collapse of the roof of a structure that housed district project office of the Samagra Shiksha Kerala on the campus of Central High School, Attakulangara, in Thiruvananthapuram
Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai Appointed Chief Justice of Patna High Court
Gangtok, June 2: In a significant development for the judiciary, Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai of the Sikkim High Court has been appointed as the next [] The post Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai Appointed Chief Justice of Patna High Court appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Avail mobile veterinary ambulance services
Tirupati gets new eco-friendly waste disposal technology
The initiative does not require incineration, leaves zero residue, and generates fuel as well
The incident occurred on National Highway No. 53 near Uva village, officials said
DRDO, IAF successfully flight-test indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile
This marks a significant milestone in Indias efforts to strengthen its precision strike capabilities and advance self-reliance in defence technology
Shivamogga DC appeals for peoples cooperation for SIR
Multi-axle vehicles banned on Thamarassery Ghat Road
Railways Ministry nod sought for 422 crore Mysuru railway station upgrade
Cows electrocuted to death in Madurai
Major Fire Damages Phodong Home; Swift Response Prevents Wider Disaster
Mangan, June 2: A major fire engulfed a residential building in Phodong on Tuesday, causing extensive property damage but leaving all occupants unharmed. The blaze [] The post Major Fire Damages Phodong Home; Swift Response Prevents Wider Disaster appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Some kind of apocalypse: Kyiv resident recalls terror of Russian attack
A Kyiv resident described scenes of panic and devastation after a large explosion struck her apartment block during one of the latest Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital
Formalising supply chain integrity a big challenge for circularity
Belagavi: Focus on Jal Jeevan Mission, says Jagadish Shettar
VMRDA sets June 25 deadline for Bhogapuram airport connectivity roads
