The 8th CPC a chance to reform pay commissions
The 8th Central Pay Commission should reform compensation frameworks, not merely salaries
Teacher recruitment candidates from 2025 demand to be considered for recruitment to new vacancies
The recruitment exam last year was held after a gap of three years
Strategic stalemate: On the U.S.-Iran conflict
The U.S. should lift the blockade before asking Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz
Digital media literacy important to tackle cybercrimes, say experts
Noting that scamming is a social engineering technique where the perpetrator uses emotional manipulation to take advantage of the victim, Anindita Mishra, cybersafety campaigner, says that one needs to work on their psychology first to be a scam-buster
Long overdue: On coal exchanges
Coal exchanges can balance out energy scarcities across India
HRF flags risks in data centre project approval
FIFA World Cup 2026: Stern test for Ancelottis Brazil in intriguing clash against Morocco
A victory would provide momentum and breathing space, while a defeat would bring immediate scrutiny
Private school teacher in Coimbatore held for sending explicit contents to students
ITI management feud turns deadly in Bapatla district
Long-running dispute over the administration of an institute at Epurupalem village leaves one person dead and another critically injured
Council polls in Karnataka: Resort politcs set to return?
VMRDA submits revised draft Master Plan-2041 to A.P. govt. for approval
Designed to accommodate a projected population of 6.63 million by 2041, the draft Master Plan emphasises scientific land use and robust connectivity
Advanced IUI lab opened at King George Hospital
Arul R.B. Krishna posted as District Police Chief (Thiruvananthapuram City)
He was previously the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ernakulam Range
Our indigenous air defence shield Project Kusha will be a game changer, says Rajnath Singh
Its importance has already been demonstrated during Operation Sindoor, he says in Hyderabad
Philippines protests China's sanctions against its Defence Chief as 'unfriendly act'
The Chinese government also prohibited individuals and groups in China from having any transaction with Mr. Teodoro and his family to uphold China's sovereignty, security and development interests
Auto drivers daughter bags three gold medals in Bachelor of Physiotherapy
U.S. plans to slash fighter jets, warships to NATO in Europe: report
U.S. President Donald Trump has called the alliance a paper tiger and its members cowards in frustration that they have not joined the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran
West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services Minister of State, Koushik Chowdhury, who went to visit the site, also flagged a possibility of sabotage
Vennupotuku Rendellu: YSRCP holds protest against NDA govt
FIR against former CM Mamata Banerjee over alleged communal remarks in Bengal
During a protest against the SIR, the TMC chief allegedly told a minority community that their safety depended on her, advising them not to pay heed to the BJPs misleading words
India summons U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission again after another attack on ship with Indian crew
For the second time in three days, India summoned the U.S. Embassys Deputy Chief of Mission, Jason Meeks, on June 11, 2026, after U.S. CENTCOM used missiles to target a tanker with an Indian crew near the Omani coast.
AIADMK plans to hold extensive, district-wise consultations shortly
Such an exercise will be helpful for the party, which has to face not only byelections to five Assembly constituencies but also local bodies polls in eight months, says a researcher of the party
Seven migrant workers held captive by alleged job racket in Kochi rescued
The police arrested a West Bengal native, Abdul Rahim, in connection with the incident, while at least 11 others allegedly involved in the racket are reportedly on the run
High Commissioner-Designate Dinesh Trivedi arrives in Bangladesh via Petrapole-Benapole Checkpoint
Facebook, Instagram Face Widespread Global Outage
According to outage-monitoring service Downdetector, reports of service interruptions surged sharply around 7:00 PM IST, indicating a large-scale disruption affecting users in multiple regions simultaneously. In India, users from several cities reported that Facebook and Instagram were either not loading properly or failing to refresh content. Many users said their feeds remained inaccessible, while others encountered problems updating timelines, logging into accounts, or using certain platform features. The outage did not appear to be confined to a single country. Similar complaints emerged from users across different parts of the world, suggesting a broader technical issue affecting Meta's services. As the disruption unfolded, many users turned to alternative platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), to verify whether others were facing similar problems. Numerous posts indicated that the issues extended beyond Facebook and Instagram, with some users also reporting disruptions on Facebook Messenger. The impact of the outage varied among users. While some were still able to access the websites, others said mobile applications were unable to load new content or refresh feeds. The differing experiences prompted speculation that the problem could be linked to Meta's backend infrastructure rather than individual devices or internet connections. Downdetector recorded more than 100,000 outage reports related to Facebook, underscoring the scale of the disruption. Instagram also registered a significant increase in complaints as reports continued to rise throughout the evening. As of publication, Meta had not issued an official statement explaining the cause of the outage or provided an estimated timeline for service restoration. Users reported attempting common troubleshooting measures, including restarting applications, switching internet networks, and checking for software updates. However, the widespread nature of the disruption suggested the issue originated on the company's side, limiting the effectiveness of such steps. The situation remains under observation, and further updates are expected once Meta provides official clarification on the incident.
Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai appointed Military Adviser to NSCS
For the first time, a serving military officer has been appointed Military Adviser to the NSCS, which functions under National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.
Fourteen injured in bee attack near Natham
Kendriya Vidyalayas must have at least one Sanskrit section for Classes 6 and 9: KVS
Keeping Sanskrit as an option in all KVs ensures a smooth transition for students facing frequent transfers, letting others choose regional languages; some KVs face challenges of limited teachers and resources
Farmers and environmentalists oppose proposal for hydrocarbon wells off Parangipettai coast
They warn the mangroves will be under threat if the project is implemented, and it will destroy coastal natural resources and severely affect the livelihood of fishermen
U. T. Khader asks local Congress leaders to select committed party workers as BLAs during SIR
Will launch legal battle against Bidadi project: HDK
Watch: Trump slams Iran over peace deal leaks|Above the Fold| 12.06.2026
Could West Asia be heading towards a diplomatic breakthrough? In this episode, we unpack the reported draft agreement between Iran and the U.S. and what it could mean for the future of the conflict. We also look at the Supreme Courts dismissal of Meenakshi Natarajans plea over her rejected Rajya Sabha nomination, and more.
Three students injured as ceiling plaster collapses in PU college
More than 80 were in the classroom triggering panic among students of the Government Pre-University College for Girls in Kalaburagi
Kochi Corporation to kick start drive to relocate authorised street vendors
Authorised vendors will be relocated in July to 67 dedicated vending zones identified across 76 divisions under the Street Vendors Act, 2014
New liquor policy after Budget: Liju
Excise Minister says discussions will take place within UDF as well as with all stakeholders. The objective is to formulate a policy that is beneficial to Kerala and helps guide society forward
Farm ponds to be built in rainfed agricultural lands in Thoothukudi, under CSR funding initiative
A deal with U.S. has never been closer, says Iran
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchis comments came after Irans Mehr news agency, citing a source close to the countrys negotiating team, claimed that the deal would see the release of $24 billion of Irans blocked funds during the 60-day final negotiation period
NHAI drops plan for barrier-free tolling on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway
The BengaluruMysuru Access-Controlled Highway (NH-275) had earlier been identified as one of the corridors where NHAI planned to pilot the MLFF system.
Chhattisgarh attracts investment proposals worth 9,580 crore at Hyderabad investors meet
Dedicated skill portal 'Naipunyam will be launched in two weeks, says Lokesh
Andhra Pradesh is prioritising skill development for economic growth and preparing students for emerging sectors such as AI, electronics manufacturing, semiconductor production and data centres, states IT and HRD Minister
Child Rights panel member inspects Central Prison
Fake notes found in cash deposited at bank in Kannur
Eight counterfeit 500 currencies were detected in a cash deposit made at a private bank in Kannur
Power outage in Belagavi today
GBA Special Commissioner directs officials to speed up Hulimavu Lake works
Hyderabad Police Commissioner Sajjanar reviews security arrangements ahead of Moharram
Collector holds PGRS meet in Bobbili
91.22% candidates clear Telangana ICET 2026
Illegal intruders being thrown out, West Bengal now included: Rajnath Singh
Citizens group geo-tags trees around KBR National Park
DMK government failed to strengthen power infrastructure, says Sengottaiyan
Residents launch protest against plans to begin toll collection at Chalingal plaza
They allege that service roads, drainage systems, and other key infrastructure works on the stretch remain incomplete
Mortal remains of woman who ended her life in Bahrain brought back
KTR suggests CM to set up SIT into Meenakshi Natarajans defeat
Woman dies after falling from sixth-floor of apartment in Miyapur; infant daughter survives
Congress does not require neutrality of the Indian State to function: Rahul Gandhi
In a speech that outlined the road ahead for the INDIA bloc, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha asserted Congresss primacy, acknowledged constraints, and urged unity amid sharp internal differences
Tummala writes to Centre for additional Urea allocation ahead of Kharif season
Andhra Pradesh to send 29 award-winning teachers to Finland to learn best teaching practices
Teachers to undergo three-phase training programme, including an eight-day study visit to Finnish schools and early childhood education centres
Pet dog fitted with GPS tracker to trace two-year-old missing girl in Tuni
CAMPCO urges Yogi Adityanath to lift mandi tax on arecanut trade in U.P.
A delegation of the cooperative led by its president S. R. Satishchandra meets Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adiyanath in Lucknow on Friday
India aims to extend domination against Afghanistan
Rohit all set to become the oldest man to play for the country in ODIs; Kishan likely to bat at No. 3 in Kohlis absence; the visitor has won its previous five bilateral ODI series in the 50-over format
Three northern districts on yellow alert on Saturday
Make use of government schemes to enhance business, exporters told
EDII-T.N. shortlists 13 business ideations from college students in Tiruppur district for boot camp
Narayana Group forays into pre-primary education
Bengalurus population growing at annual rate of 3.7% and vehicles at nearly 10%
Bengaluru City Police oversees traffic movement for around 1.25 crore registered vehicles in the city
Cabinet panel focussed on land pooling for major projects
Sub-committee asks officials to work on land monetisation and directed officials of the revenue earning departments to effectively coordinate in raising additional resources
Bodies of two Naga hostages identified, amid rising demand to scrap peace deal with Kuki outfits
In a letter to the Home Minister, the United Naga Council seeks the end of the SoO pact between the Centre and 25 armed Kuki groups, and the arrest and prosecution of a Kuki group allegedly involved in abducting Naga villagers
Check drugs and narcotics trafficking, Minister tells officials
HR&CE Minister holds review meeting in Tiruchi, asks officials to give priority for providing basic facilities such as drinking water supply, sanitation, roads and bridges
Barricades that make roads unsafe
Trees worth lakhs illegally felled on Devakottai GH premises; tahsildar orders probe
Bengal T20 League: Saksham, Rishabh steer Murshidabad Kings to victory
GVMC to develop 60 new theme parks, cycling tracks in Vizag
Watch: 100 days of Iran war | What are Indias diplomatic options after 3 Indians killed? | Worldview
The war in Iran hits the 100-day mark this week with a deadly turn for Indians as 3 are killed and dozens attacked on board ships in the Hormuz Strait, targeted by U.S. missiles. As the wars tragedy comes home, what are Indias options, and is Trumps claim the war is ending for real this time?
Micro units demand capital subsidy without conditions
Residents demand closure of Tasmac outlet at Levingipuram in Thoothukudi
President Trump will not attend U.S. team's World Cup opener
While it is uncommon for a head of state from a host country to miss the nations World Cup opener, it is not unprecedented
Sulur sexual assault-cum-murder: accused get additional time to go through chargesheet
CPI blames Congress, DMK for INDIA blocs defeat in Puducherry Assembly polls
Delta farmers in a quandary on kuruvai cultivation
With water storage remaining insufficient in Mettur dam and lack of clarity about monsoon, many farmers are likely to skip the kuruvai crop and take up samba paddy cultivation
Pondicherry Municipality takes up a special drive to clean drains
One killed in lorry-van collision in Thrissur
In a separate accident, 15 people were injured after two private buses collided on the Thrissur-Kunnamkulam route
Fire NOC of Niloufer Cafe in Banjara Hills cancelled over safety violations
