MLA Pulwama Waheed Parra Urges Govt to Release Reservation Report
MLA Pulwama Waheed Ur Rehman Parra has strongly criticised the Jammu and Kashmir administration for withholding the subcommittee report on the rationalisation of reservation, calling it a violation of democratic principles. In a post on X, Parra said, There is no room for secrecy in a democracy. Institutions must draw legitimacy from transparency, not concealment. []
Rupee rises 14 paise to close at 86.59 against U.S. dollar
A strong show in the domestic equity markets and FII inflows further supported the local unit, according to forex traders
Kuberaa movie review: Sekhar Kammulas brave film is imperfect, yet compelling
An outstanding Dhanush and sincere Nagarjuna Akkineni and Rashmika Mandanna power this partly riveting, partly choppy social thriller
Is Indias extreme heat impacting pregnancies? | In Focus podcast
Prof Jane Hirst explains how high temperatures can affect pregnancy outcomes, what other impacts it can have on womens bodies and what policies are needed, going forward, to mitigate the effects of heat on health.
While humans are looking at beautiful melodies, birds sing to defend their territories and to attract mates
M.V. Govindan says Minister Sivankutty held Constitutional line by walking out of a State function where Governor paid obeisance to the image of a woman holding a saffron flag
City of Destiny all set to host the biggest public event ever
The event is being held over a road stretch of about 28 km, from the Kali Matha temple at RK Beach to Bheemunipatnam
New postings for police officers in Puducherry
Here are the Worlds 50 Best Restaurants of 2025; Maido from Peru takes the top spot
Gaggan by chef Gaggan Anand wins The Best Restaurant in Asia 2025 and India shines with Dubais Trsind Studio at number 27. Fourteen restaurants from Asia, including Potong, Szanne and Wing, also take top spots
EDs probe revealed a deep-rooted conspiracy where senior government officials and political figures allegedly received around 3% commission on government tenders
IND vs ENG first Test: England wins toss; elects to bowl
Tamil Nadu star batsman Sai Sudarshan is making his Test debut and he is expected to bat at No.3
Krishen Khanna | Marching to his own beat
Veteran artistKrishen Khanna has documented it all from the Partition to bandwallas and Indias marginalised
Purple Line Namma Metro services in Bengaluru to be partially curtailed on June 22 for maintenance
Services on the Green Line, connecting Madavara to Silk Institute, will not be affected
CM Omar Abdullah Inaugurates Raabita Office In Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday Inaugurated the Raabita Office in Jammu. In a post on X, CMs Office wrote, Chief Minister inaugurated the Raabita office in Jammu today, marking a significant step towards strengthening grassroots outreach and fostering deeper public connect.
OpenAI and Microsoft: A partnership under strain
Recent reports suggest Microsoft is prepared to halt discussions over the future contours of its OpenAI alliance if disagreements on critical terms persist
IND vs ENG first Test: Joe Root two catches away from Rahul Dravids record
Dravid currently leads the charts with 210 catches in 164 Tests, averaging 0.697 catches per innings.
PM Modi has addressed health with a holistic view: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed health with a holistic view by initiating various schemes. He added that the number of All India Institute of Medical Sciences in India increased from seven to 23 after Modi became Prime Minister. Shah said that the Centre constructed toilets []
Perplexity rolls out AI video generation with Ask Perplexity on X
Following the news, hordes of users started tweeting prompts for videos they wanted tagging Ask Perplexity, which then generated 8 second videos
Madurai Kullappa Mess brings the flavours of southern Tamil Nadu to your plate
Madurai Kullappa Mess brings the bold, unfiltered flavours of southern Tamil Nadu to Chennai. Try the slow-cooked uppu kari, mutton kulambu and seeraga samba biryani
As the sensational Squid Game gears up for a third and final season and the stakes get deadlier, we meet series star Lee Byung-hun, who dives into his complex character, dual onscreen personas and the global sensation the show has become
Almost a week after the deadly Air India crash that took place in Ahmedabad, DNA samples of 220 victims had been matched with their families and the mortal remains of 202 passengers have been released, announced Gujarat Minister of Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education Rushikesh Patel on Friday. In a post on X, Rushikesh []
Vocalist Rahul Deshpande brings his devotional concert to Hyderabad
The concert is in memory of his late grandfather, the legendary vocalist, late Vasant Rao Deshpande
Sitaare Zameen Par movie review: Aamir Khans seasonal moral science class
An ideal Aamir Khan film can be both entertaining and edifying. Despite its good intentions, Sitaare Zameen Par is just annoying
A mehfil of ghazals, songs and thumris with Pratibha Singh Baghel in Hyderabad
The two-hour-fifteen minute Dastaan-E-Ghazal concert promises to take audiences through a melodious journey
Atishis remarks came as former Delhi CM Manish Sisodia appeared before the ACB for questioning in an alleged graft case related to the construction of classrooms in Delhi government schools
Coracle, at BIC Cafe, is an invitation to wholesome, homely Kerala cuisine
The showcase features 110 works across two chapters in a range of mediums such as oil paint, charcoal, pastels and so on
As galleries in India come together to celebrate him, the artist holds strong to his zest for life and still remembers critic Rudolf von Leydens words to keep his drawings strong
Vivo Y400 Pro launched for mid segment buyers in India with 50 MP Sony lens
Vivo has used a 5,500 mAh battery in Y400 Pro along with a 90 W FlashCharge support
After Scale AI, Meta is going after OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskevers startup Safe Superintelligence
After its failed attempt to buy OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskevers startup Safe Superintelligence Inc earlier this year, Meta has opened communication channels with SSI CEO Daniel Gross and ex-Github CEO Nat Friedman
The Court had on June 9, 2025 reserved judgment on the petitions, which opposed the payment to Group D employees who lost their jobs on the Supreme Court Order, by the State
British lawmakers to vote on allowing terminally ill adults to end their lives
Members of Parliament supported legalising assisted dying when they first debated the issue in November 2024 by 330 votes to 275
Delhi Government likely to study Mumbai's Dharavi model for slum redevelopment
The Chief Minister said her government is likely to study Mumbai's Dharavi model for the redevelopment of 675 slum clusters in the national capital
One killed, 14 injured in overnight Russian attack on Ukraine's Odesa
Local emergencies service said that during the attack there were at least 10 drone strikes on residential buildings, causing massive fires.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Friday lashed out at the Karnataka government over its decision to provide a 15 per cent reservation to Muslims in housing schemes, terming it unconstitutional and illegal and accusing the ruling Congress party of indulging in appeasement politics. Speaking to media reporters, Chugh said,This is []
Delhi Development Authority plans hot-air balloon rides at 2 sports complexes
The DDA is planning to launch the recreational activity at the Yamuna and the Commonwealth Games Village sports complexes
Congress should apologise for imposing emergency in 1975, says Venkaiah Naidu
...The Congress never repented or apologised to the people for Emposing the Emergency. Now, on the occasion of the 50th year of emergency, they should express regret publicly, said former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu.
Yusuf Arakkal retrospective showcases the artists journey over four decades
A retrospective of celebrated artist Yusuf Arakkal at the Durbar Hall Art Gallery in Kochi is a window to his soul
Actor Shri returns to social media after health concerns, unveils debut novel
In mid-2024, Sri shared videos and images on Instagram that showed him visibly altered, prompting widespread speculation about his health
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks trade in meeting with China's Xi Jinping
Christopher Luxon wants to maintain healthy trade relations with China despite differences over regional and global security issues and China's growing divide with the United States
Signature must come from legitimate authorities, says Putin on possible peace deal with Zelensky
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed doubts about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskys authority to sign a treaty, while indicating he was open to meeting him for peace talks, RT reported. Signature must come from legitimate authorities, the Russian President said on Wednesday. Zelensky has repeatedly called for a meeting with Putin, stating that he alone []
The film stars actor Trisha as the female lead, marking a reunion with Suriya after nearly two decades
Indian students and the death of the American Dream
The revoking of student visas by the Trump administration casts a larger shadow over freedom and plurality in top educational institutions, from Harvard to Northwestern to the University of California
Former captain Tim Paine appointed Australia 'A' coach
A transition phase for the national team is coming up as Australia could lose as many as half a dozen Test regulars to retirement after this year's Ashes series
Continue to monitor, assess situation regarding Israeli attacks on nuclear sites in Iran: IAEA chief Rafael Grossi The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General, Rafael Grossi, said on Thursday, that the IAEA continues to closely monitor and assess the situation regarding the Israeli attacks on nuclear sites in Iran, providing frequent public updates about []
Indian student dies in Canada; Consulate says saddened by the sudden demise
The Consulate said it was saddened by the sudden demise of the Indian student, identified as Tanya Tyagi.
U.S. moves military assets from bases in Qatar, shows satellite image
U.S. military moves assets from Middle East bases amid tensions with Iran, embassy issues alert in Qatar
Elgar case: Court refuses Gautam Navlakha permission to live in Delhi
Granting permission to the accused to travel beyond the jurisdiction of the court is a different thing and allowing him to reside permanently beyond the jurisdiction of the court is an entirely different thing, the court said.
Security guard dies in elephant attack in Bhadravati taluk of Karnataka
Kumar, 53, was on duty when a wild elephant trampled him to death
Air India warned by DGCA for flying Airbus planes with unchecked escape slides
The airline was warned over delayed checks on three planes; some Air India aircraft also had outdated registration paperwork
EU probes Musk's xAI buyout of X: Report
Elon Musk's $33 billion xAI acquisition of X has drawn fresh scrutiny from the European Union, as regulators evaluate potential fines under the Digital Services Act, Bloomberg News reported
Govt to meet stakeholders to assess impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Indias trade
Exporters have stated that the war, if escalated further, would impact world trade and push both air and sea freight rates
Rupee rises 13 paise to 86.60 against U.S. dollar in early trade
The rupee had lost 30 paise to close at an over two-month low of 86.73 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, logging a combined loss of 69 paise during the past three sessions.
DNA movie review: A froth of contrivance floats over big, promising ideas
Director Nelson Venkatesans investigative thriller DNA has many promising ideas that fail to cohere
PM Modi on two-day visit to Bihar, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit, beginning with Bihar and Odisha on June 20, followed by Andhra Pradesh on June 21. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects at Siwan, a major boost to infrastructure and socio-economic development in Bihar on Friday. Boosting railway infrastructure []
Sun TV shares fall 4%, after MP Dayanidhi Marans legal notice to Kalanithi Maran
The legal notice to Kalanithi Maran and his wife Kavery Kalanithi and others raised a dispute in share transactions which took place in 2003, reflecting a family dispute between the brothers.
In telephone call, Putin and Xi condemn Israeli strikes on Iran; discuss G7 Summit flaws
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have condemned Israeli strikes against Iran urging both sides to pursue diplomatic means and put an immediate end to hostilites. Escalating tensions between Iran and Israel topped the agenda of the telephone call between the two leaders in a telephone call, the Kremlin said on []
WI vs AUS first Test: Australia drops Marnus Labuschagne, Smith out injured against West Indies
Chief selector George Bailey said teenage opener Sam Konstas and wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis would replace Smith and Marnus Labuschagne.
Trump opens two-week diplomatic window with Iran, hopes Tehran will drop its uranium enrichment
US President Donald Trump has opened a two-week window for diplomacy with Iran before deciding on military action, aiming to restart stalled negotiations amid Israels bombing campaign, CNN reported. Trump and advisers hope that Iran under pressure from Israeli strikes and missile losses might agree to drop its uranium enrichment, a demand previously []
Interview with Aria Aber, author of Good Girl, shortlisted for Womens Prize for Fiction 2025
Aber explores themes of racism, immigration, shame and desire in her debut novel
Pregnant woman killed in Attapur road accident
Club World Cup 2025: Lionel Messi scores on free kick to give Inter Miami 2-1 win over Porto
Inter Miami returns to South Florida on Monday, knowing a victory over Brazilian club Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium will lock up its spot in the Round of 16.
Amazon to invest $233 million in India to expand infrastructure, improve tech
Amazon will invest more than 20 billion rupees ($233 million) in India in 2025 to expand and update its operations infrastructure
EvergreenRamayana | Review of The Living Legendby Vayu Naidu
What propels one to turn the pages of this retelling is the sheer power of the internal drama of the original epic
Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after deadly missile strike in Ukrainian capital Kyiv
Mr. Zelenskyy, along with the head of the presidential office, Andrii Yermak, visited the site of the apartment building in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district
Appeals court lets Trump keep control of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles
The deployment was the first by a President of a state National Guard without the Governors permission since 1965
RINL-VSP issues second VRS offer to downsize staff further
The number of regular staff of VSP will be 10,267 by August, 2025 when compared to 17,000 in 2020-21 fiscal when the Centre announced strategic sale of the plant
When the silver screen gives space to tribal land struggles
Kerala has a strong, eventful, and often forgotten history of land struggles by tribal societies, with some of them being made into movies. However, there is a line that distinguishes genuine representation from mere tools for character building
Municipalities upgrade infrastructure in low-income settlements
Despite deportations and visa denials, Indians stand by Donald Trump| Data
Indians continue to show strong support for the U.S. President even as many countries lose faith in him
Will delaying the Census affect its implementation? | The Hindu Parley podcast
Taiwan detects 50 Chinese military aircraft around island
Along with the 50 aircraft, six Chinese naval vessels were also detected in the 24 hours to 6:00 a.m. (2200 GMT Thursday), the Defence Ministry said
Fighting for space in Bengalurus core area
The tragic stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has brought the focus back on shifting the entities occupying large spaces in the city out. The Hindu listens to those who are for and against the idea
Analysing Internet access and digital skills in India
The first Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey shows that there is wider access to the Internet, but with significant variations across social groups
Technique to make CAR T-cells in vivo could transform cancer care
Instead of extracting T cells and engineering them in a lab, researchers have delivered mRNA directly into circulating immune cells, improving treatment outcomes and cutting cost
Can new collar gig jobs be a game-changer for fresh graduates
Gig economy offers diverse opportunities for freelancers, especially in tech, with potential for long-term growth and innovation.
Kittu Park: for a stroll by the pond at Chennais West Mambalam
It was once the temple tank of Kothandaramar Temple nearby. In the last few years, it has been renovated into a public park.
NASA puts off June 22 launch of Axiom-4 mission to International Space Station
A new date will be announced in the coming days.
It is mind-boggling that local people are capable of protecting wildlife to this extent
Huliyappa,a new documentary by writer and poet Sourabha Rao, explores the coexistence of indigenous people and wildlife
The unregulated drink: rethinking alcohol control in India
Alcohol consumption significantly raises the risk of injuries, mental illness, and non-communicable diseases, including cancer. It is time for a National Alcohol Control Policy and Programme that prioritises people over profit, prevention over revenue, and long-term well-being over short-term gains
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Jemimah Rodrigues retained by Brisbane Heat in WBBL draft
Jemimah Rodrigues retained by Brisbane Heat in WBBL draft, with international players picked by other franchises
Mbappe discharged from hospital, not sure whether he will play at Club World Cup
Kylian Mbappe was discharged from hospital after an acute case of gastroenteritis and it is not known when he will be able to play for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup
Indians claim five gold medals
Rajnath to attend SCO Defence Ministers meeting in China
He will hold bilateral talks with Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong and Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov on the sidelines of the conference; Meeting with Pak. Defence Minister unlikely
Will delaying the Census affect its implementation?
Fifty years ago | Japan allays Soviet fears on pact with China
Terrorism is the enemy of humanity: PM Modi in Croatia
Expresses gratitude to PM & Govt of Croatia for solidarity after Pahalgam terror attack
