Kerala Revenue department reclaims prime Kochi land worth crores after over 50-year legal battle
The land which fell under multiple survey numbers was declared excess after 1963 land reforms. But it could not be acquired after owners resorted to litigation
Donald Trump jabs Emmanuel Macron over comments about his early departure from G7
The chemistry that once defined the political dynamic between Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron was nowhere to be seen when the U.S. president blasted his French counterpart on social media
Moderate to heavy rains predicted in Delhi, orange alert issued
The maximum temperature for the day is expected to settle at 36 degrees Celsius
Holding back, will seek clear explanation from govt: Priyank Kharge on denial for U.S. trip
He said he was holding back from making public statements and would enquire about the denial of his trip once he returns to Bengaluru
Kajol says Shah Rukh and Aamir are professionals, but no one matches Salmans star power
Having worked closely with all three, the actor praised their commitment but said Salmans star power stands in a league of its own
Understanding the importance of urban planning!
Lets dive into what urban planning is and how India does it
Telugu expats in Israel on the edge but not ready to return to India
Many from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are employed as caregivers to the elderly Israelis living alone
Bhadra dam authorities will be replacing the gate on the left bank canal, and the work will take one-and-a-half months to complete
Musk's xAI on track to raise $5 billion in fresh debt, following modest demand
The $5 billion debt sale, which includes a floating-rate term loan, a fixed-rate loan and secured bonds, will be allocated to investors on Wednesday
Giorgia Meloni rolls eyes at Frances Macron during G7 Summit; sends internet into a frenzy
Social media users remain divided on whether Ms. Melonis reaction was for Mr. Macron or for Mr. Trump
Latin American countries to launch own AI model in September
This open-source project, steered by Chile's state-run National Center for Artificial Intelligence (CENIA) alongside over 30 regional institutions, seeks to significantly increase the uptake and accessibility of AI across Latin America
Schools that hired drivers who failed alcohol test in Bengaluru to be questioned by police
58 drivers, among the 4,559 who took the alcohol test in a three-hour-long campaign across Bengaluru, were found driving while under the influence of alcohol
Mumbai police file cases against Rapido, Uber bikes for transporting passengers sans govt nod
In April, the RTO had issued notice to Rapido for transporting passengers illegally and without any license
Adobe brings AI-image generation app to phones, adds partners
The new app, called Firefly, packages Adobe's own AI model together with models from new partner firms Ideogram, Luma AI, Pika and Runway, and is available on iOS and Android phones
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, which took place in Canada. During the conversation, which lasted over half an hour, PM Modi briefed the US President about Indias Operation Sindoor and firmly conveyed the message that India has never accepted and []
During a phone call with President Trump, PM Modi invited him to India for QUAD Summit
FIR says ship was navigated rashly in a way that could be dangerous to human life, despite the presence of flammable materials, chemicals, and explosives on the vessel
Gangtok, June 18 The MI-172 helicopter service, launched last year with much enthusiasm and The post Sikkim Discontinues MI-172 Helicopter Service, To Launch Smaller 10-Seater Weather-Friendly Aircraft Soon appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
We will show Zionists no mercy: Irans supreme leader Khamenei warns Israel
Irans supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday warned Israel and said that Tehran will harshly retaliate against Israels attacks as aerial attacks between the two nations continued overnight, marking the sixth day of the war. We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime. We will show the Zionists no mercy, Ayatollah []
Many flights to Indonesia's Bali cancelled after volcano eruption
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, which is in East Nusa Tenggara province, erupted on June 17, spewing ash 11 km high, forcing the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the highest.
Donald Trump to meet Pak COAS General Asim Munir in Washington DC
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Pakistans Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir over lunch on Wednesday. A White House itinerary of President Trump for Wednesday shows his lunch meeting with the Pakistani General. Asim Munir is currently in the United States. While on his visit, Muneer on Monday faced protests []
Sam Altman says Meta offered $100 million bonuses to OpenAI employees
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that Meta has offered his employees bonuses of $100 million to recruit them, as the tech giant seeks to ramp up its AI
What is Netanyahus endgame in Iran?
Israel has aerial superiority, and it continues to bomb Iran with the objective of destroying its nuclear programme. But there are problems. One, Israel doesnt have strategic bombers that can carry bombs to destroy heavily fortified nuclear facilities in Iran. Therefore, Israels offensive is not going to conclude any time soon
PM Modi ended country's political instability that persisted since 1984: Javadekar
The government works round the clock with the motto of 'sabka saath, sabka vikas', he said
Two farmers die of electrocution in Karnatatkas Hassan district
This photography movement has disavowed AI
A global community of Lomographers is using film cameras with joy and reckless abandon in the age of AI-enhanced smartphone and digital photography
Why the world needs to embrace neurodiversity with dignity and respect
To some, the word pride might seem unusual when associated with a diagnosis. But the pride celebrated today is rooted in the idea ofneurodiversity the understanding that variations in brain function are anatural and valuable part of human diversity
Goyal to discuss India-U.K. FTA implementation with British counterpart during 2 day London visit
The pact aims to eliminate duties on labour-intensive Indian exports such as leather, footwear and clothing, while easing imports of U.K. products like whisky and cars
MRPL bags Greentech Environment and Sustainability Summit Award 2025
DK, Udupi districtsget new Deputy Commissioners
Formation of WTT India will lead to the country hosting more international events
Delhi HC denies bail to man accused of compelling spouse for wife swapping
G7 leaders fail to reach ambitious joint agreements on key issues after Trumps exit
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his counterparts from the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, and Japan were joined during Tuesday's final sessions by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO chief Mark Rutte
Hotel group launches greening drive in Tiruchi
IT, ITES sectors to benefit the most with 10-hour shifts
The amendment will legitimise the violation of working hours that is already happening in the sector, says the CITU
Karnataka proposes to increase daily working hours, overtime
The Karnataka government, in its draft amendment, has cited the Union governments directions to all States to consider amending the working hour limits through legislative or regulatory changes appropriately
Fatal Two-Wheeler Accident Claims Young Life in Gyalshing, West Sikkim
Gyalshing, June 17 : A devastating road accident in Gyalshing, West Sikkim, has resulted in The post Fatal Two-Wheeler Accident Claims Young Life in Gyalshing, West Sikkim appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
U.S. Senate passes crypto regulations, sends to House without addressing Trump's investments
Eighteen Democratic senators crossed the aisle to vote for the legislation on Tuesday (Jue 17, 2025), siding with the Republican majority in the 53-47 Senate; it failed to address Trumps personal financial interests in the crypto space says Democrats
Kerala sex racket case: policemen granted bail- revised
When clash erupted between T.N. government and Governor on appointing a Vice-Chancellor 40 years ago
In 1985, during M.G. Ramachandrans (MGR) tenure as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, tensions simmered over Governor S.L. Khuranas use of his authority to appoint Vice-Chancellors to State-run universities. A conflict arose in October when the Governor appointed S. Krishnaswamy as Vice-Chancellor of Madurai Kamaraj University.
Rice reveals surprise ability to adapt to cold faster than evolution
A landmark study has shown that rice plants that have learn to tolerate cold temperatures by changing epigenetic marks on a gene could also pass the ability down five generations
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Noem hospitalised after allergic reaction
As secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, she is one of the lead officials implementing President Donald Trumps immigration crackdown
India-Canada relations 'extremely important': PM Modi
PM Modi said that if the two nations work together and optimally utilise all their resources, We can work for the welfare of the entire humanity
Delhi High Court orders status quo on several properties in Batla House
Delhi High Court grants interim stay on Batla House demolitions, orders DDA to respond within four weeks
AIMPLB members demands withdrawal ofWaqf Amendment Act 2025
Assistant general secretary and State Convener of All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and the AIMPLB district convener criticised the Central government for introducing the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 and said that they would continue to protest until the bill is repealed
Delving into multiple layers of Tamil identity
Nirmala Lakshman, Publisher and Chairperson of The Hindu Group of Publications, spoke at a discussion in Bengaluru on her book The Tamils
J&K launches first QR-Coded walnut orchard in Handwara
Handwara, June 17: In an amazing initiative set to revolutionize walnut cultivation and research, the Walnut Research Station in Kulangam, Handwara (Kupwara) has become the first in the country to digitally tag walnut trees with QR codes. The move aims to make detailed information about each tree from its variety, age to the size of []
Over 4 lakh Carp seed released to boost aquatic biodiversity in Gbal
Ganderbal, June 17: In a significant step toward ecological conservation and livelihood enhancement, the Department of Fisheries has undertaken a major fish stocking operation in Ganderbal district, releasing approximately 4 lakh carp fish seed into selected natural water bodies. The stocking drive was conducted across various sars (natural lakes) and nallas (streams), aiming to improve []
Adopt Model Edu loan scheme: NMC writes to medical colleges
Srinagar, June 17: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a public notice to medical colleges across the country under its administrative control on adoption of Model Education Loan Scheme (MELS) formulated by Indian Banks Association (IBA). The notice has been issued by the NMCs Policy and Coordination Division to 50 medical colleges including All []
Awantipora, June 17: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today hosted its Alumni Meet 2025, bringing together over 300 alumni from across India and abroad. Held at the Nund Reshi Auditorium, the event was a celebration of the universitys growing alumni network and their achievements across diverse fields, with many of them excelling []
AICTE launches industry fellowship programme to strengthen Industry-Academia collaboration
New Delhi, June 17: In a landmark initiative aimed at transforming technical education in India, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) today launched the AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme (AIFP) a pioneering scheme designed to immerse faculty members from technical institutions into real-world industrial environments. This move is a decisive step toward bridging []
CUK, ICSSR collaborative workshop on research methodology begins
Ganderbal, June 17: Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) in association with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, kick-started 10-days Research Methodology Workshop for the research scholars and post-doc fellows at varsitys Green Campus here Tuesday. In his Presidential address, CUKashmir Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, asked the participants to remain abreast []
Tourist spots reopen, bringing relief to stakeholders
Verinag (Anantnag), June 17: Several parks across Jammu and Kashmir, including those in the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam, were reopened on Tuesday after being closed in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack, officials said. The reopening has been met with enthusiasm by both tourists and locals, who flocked to these recreational spaces in large numbers. Authorities said security personnel have been deployed in significant numbers around the reopened parks to ensure safety and instill public confidence. The April 22 terror attack in the Baisaran meadows of Pahalgam left 26 people dead, most of them tourists, prompting authorities to temporarily close several key tourist spots. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha had on Saturday announced the phased reopening of 16 parks eight each in the Jammu region and Kashmir Valley. In the first phase, eight parks in the Valley were thrown open to the public. Among the reopened parks were Verinag, a historic Mughal garden and the source of the Jhelum river, as well as parks in Pahalgam and the picturesque Betab Valley (also known as Hajan Valley), all of which saw a healthy turnout on the first day. At Verinag, Congress leader and former MLA from Dooru, Ghulam Ahmad Mir, visited the garden and was seen interacting with school children. Speaking to reporters, he welcomed the reopening and thanked LG Sinha for responding to their request. This is a welcome step. We had met LG Sinha just a few days ago, and now the parks are open. Were grateful, Mir said. He added that Verinag has three entry gates, of which only one has been reopened. While it allows for movement, the livelihoods of locals depend on access through the other two gates. I request that those be reopened gradually after proper review. Meanwhile, tourists expressed joy at being able to visit the reopened sites. Anibia, a visitor from Uttarakhand, said she and her family had arrived in Kashmir on Tuesday and felt lucky to visit Betab Valley, which had just reopened. We found everything normal here. What social media shows is very different from the reality. Kashmir is safe, and I would encourage others to come too, she said. Reshma, a tourist from Delhi, dressed in a traditional Kashmiri pheran, echoed the sentiment. Kashmir, and especially Pahalgam, is a magical place. This is the perfect season to visit, especially for families during school vacations, she said. Well tell everyone back in Delhi about the beauty and hospitality of Kashmir. We even wore pherans and visited Betab Valley just to take photos in the traditional dress. Locals, too, welcomed the return of tourists. Zahoor Ahmad, stationed at a Pahalgam taxi stand, greeted tourists with shawls. This is the first day tourists are returning after the April 22 attack. We are welcoming them in the best way we can, he said. With Betab Valley open again, we urge more people to come and enjoy the beauty of Pahalgam.
Gaza rescuers say Israel army kills more than 50 people near aid site
In early March, Israel imposed a total aid blockade on the Gaza Strip amid an impasse in truce negotiations, only partially easing restrictions in late May
Calcutta HC orders interim stay on notification of OBC list in W.B.
On June 10, the West Bengal government tabled a new OBC list in the State Assembly with minor changes compared to the previous list. The Calcutta High Court in May 2024 had cancelled theOBC reservation awarded to 77 categories
Rain floods roads, disrupts flights; brings heat relief
PWD receives over 50 distress calls amid waterlogging; IMD issues two red alerts within hours, predicts more rain and cooler weather ahead
Blaming the previous BRS government and former Chief Minister KCR for unpaid bills, accumulating debt is merely an excuse to mask Congress govt.s non-performance, says BJP leader N.V. Subash
SIT is examining witnesses in connection with alleged illegal surveillance of overall 600 phone numbers, tapped at various points, including up until two months before the 2023 Assembly elections
Wherever Arogya Mandirs open, Mohalla Clinics will be pushed out: CM
Rekha Gupta says the Centre had sanctioned 2,400 crore in health grants for Delhi, assures to unveil over 1,100 AAMs by March 2026
North Chennais canals clogged again
Three men convicted for stealing idols from Thiruthuraipoondi Temple in 2009
TANSCHE to annually train 180 UG and PG students during vacations for national level entrance tests
Rane (Madras) Limited to sell part of its Velachery land
IIT-Madras signs MoU with TNAPEx to boost rural supply chains
INDIA bloc intact; SP-Congress to contest U.P. polls together, says Akhilesh
SP president Akhilesh Yadav confirms alliance with Congress for 2027 elections despite seat-sharing concerns raised by MP Imran Masood
Row over river waters deepens, State seeks opinion of MPs on A.P. proposal
Telangana govt. to hold all-party MP meeting on June 18 over Andhras Godavari-Banakacherla project; Uttam Reddy urges Centre to reject Polavaram ToR, slams AP for violating water and environmental norms
Telangana Deputy CM Vikramarka launches broadside against BRS leaders over Kaleshwaram project
He launched a scathing attack on the previous BRS government, alleging that 1 lakh crore was misappropriated in the name of KLIP
Govt. Tamil teacher eases language learning for students
Scheme to grant monthly financial assistance to children affected by HIV/AIDS launched
Chennai Metrowater to launch online booking for larger capacity tankers
Delhi University rolls out UG admissions
HCorders status quo on several BatlaHouse properties
Kochi Mayor, councillor lock horns at Corporation council meeting
The plaza and landscaping work, which took off in 2023, has missed multiple deadlines, and the latest deadline is July end
Incessant rain wreaks havoc in Kannur
Two robbery accused get 10-year rigorous imprisonment
Make the World Test Championship more inclusive in two groups
While other cricket boards at least made a show of encouraging Test cricket, South Africas gave up all pretense and simply gave in to the current money machine.
Letters to The Editor June 18, 2025
Watch: Revisiting Tamil History | Author Nirmala Lakshman talks about her book The Tamils
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Easing prices: on the inflation data
Inflation is falling, but the unpredictability factor is high now
A chance to rebuild the trust, restore faith in air travel
Conducting the investigation into the air crash at Ahmedabad in a professional manner is an important step in reassuring air passengers that air travel is still a safe mode of travel
What will the liberation of Abujhmad from the Maoists look like?
If thinking on deterrence shifts in this age of global realignment and potential instability, we are entering a period of self-inflicted nuclear insecurity
Fifty years: West Asia settlement: Kissingers hope
Four-week Guru Dakshta faculty induction programme begins at KU
Srinagar, June 17:To promote excellence in teaching and equip newly inducted faculty with essential pedagogical skills, the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), University of Kashmir (KU), Tuesday commenced its 92nd Guru Dakshta Faculty Induction Programme (FIP) in an offline mode. The four-week long programme is being attended by participants from various higher educational institutions []
Hundred years: All-India chess
Tributes paid to Hira Lal Chatta Ji on his 11th death anniversary
Jammu, June 17: Under the esteemed chairmanship of Moti Lal Malla Ji, Amar Balidan Trust-Society, Buta Nagar, Jammu Tuesday organised a solemn and dignified commemorative function at Sanjeevani Sharada Kendra, Bohri, Jammu, to mark the 11th death anniversary of the revered community leader, late Hira Lal Chatta Ji. A statement said that the event was []
