Hamsalekha and V Ravichandran end long-standing rift: Time passes, memories dont
In a memorable comeback that had the fans buzzing, legendary composer Hamsalekha and actor-director V Ravichandran put their long-standing feud behind them at the Crazy Brahma concert
Traffic Diversion in R.K.Nagar
Head constables who were the first respondents after the fire
Will usher in Yuva Yuga, promises new Karnataka Chief Minister
Mallikarjun Kharge, Pawan Khera among seven Congress nominees for Rajya Sabha elections
The partys media and publicity wing head, Pawan Khera, and Mansoor Ali Khan are the two other leaders fielded from Karnataka.
Alleged attack on women in Kochi: hunt on for key accused
AAP questions delay in DFS response to Malviya Nagar fire
Nicobar port has no strategic goals, Finance Ministry body said in 2024
Centre has cited the strategic nature of the proposed 81,000-crore Great Nicobar Project for not making public the contents of a report by a High Powered Committee (HPC) on the cumulative environmental impact of the project
Tiruchi MP and MDMK leader Durai Vaiko calls on CM Vijay
Chief Minister Vijay reviews functioning of Natural Resources Department
Man held for making hoax bomb call to Chennai police
First chilled seafood export to Oman flagged off from Chennai
Farmers practising agriculture in the Palladam Extension Canal with an ayacut of 4,989 hectares will be the beneficiaries of the scheme, requiring contribution of the Central and State Governments in 60:40 proportion
Power shortage in State should be resolved on a war footing: Senthilbalaji
Vanishing shade: Coimbatores sparse tree cover falls prey to illegal felling
Environmentalists lay bare the glaring gaps in government protection for trees in public places; there is no clarity on the guidelines, Acts, Rules, or G.O.s that govern cutting of such trees, so much so that felling of a lush tree at a reserve site in the citys Ward 20 went unpunished, they allege
Five held for fraudulently transferring mortgaged property and cheating firm
Mayor sidelined me at Chennai Corporation school event, alleges TVK Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar legislator
M.R. Pallavi alleged that the Mayor, who belongs to the DMK, avoided her during the event. Mayor denied that there was any motive to sideline the legislator and said she only followed established protocol
Licence renewal plea was filed as fire raged
CM announces 10 lakh for next of kin of deceased, 5 lakh for seriously injured
Putin calls India reliable partner, hits out at Western interference
The Russian President emphasised that New Delhi will continue to prioritise its own national interests, adding that India's diplomatic engagement with the United States does not hinder or undermine its time-tested relationship with Russia
Free bus pass for all students: Educationists and student organisations welcome move
Rare retroperitoneal surgery performed on woman at KGH
A national environmental survey whose time came
A credible environmental survey is essential for informed policymaking
Data hygiene: On the Census and enumerators
Census enumerators should not face difficulties in the name of re-verification
Karnataka cabinet portfolios allocated, but disgruntlement remains
Priyank Kharge will be the new Home Minister, who will also hold IT & BT and e-governance. Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara has been given Revenue and Sports, while Eshwar Khandre has been allocated Rural Development and Panchayat Raj. Byrathi Suresh has been given Transport.
Fire and furore: On fire accidents in India
Poor compliance and weak enforcement have led to deaths in fires
Bheemili MLA inspects Tagarapuvalasa roads
When mangroves do what seawalls cannot
Indias coastline relies on seawalls and embankments, while Ecosystem-based Adaptation through mangroves, seagrasses and coral reefs continues to reduce climate risks
India renew their acquaintance with one-off Tests
The home side locks horns with Afghanistan from Saturday at New Chandigarh in a match which doesnt have too much significance in the context of five-day cricket as it exists now
The Kerala governments decision to provide menstrual leave for girl students has triggered a discussion on the menstrual health of women in the State. Aathira Haridas meets those who hail the decision and the ones denouncing it
Accord top priority to land acquisition for irrigation projects: CM
During his visit to Makthal-Kodangal-Narayanpet lift irrigation scheme sites, Revanthsaysgovt. is ready to release compensation amount; CM also undertakes an aerial survey of the ongoing works
UK firm DSP opens GCC in Bengaluru to deliver innovative solutions for global clients
Karnataka High Court terms KIADBs act of acquiring land for IMTMA as fraud
When El Nio becomes an economic crisis
El Nio is not merely a weather disturbance but a development challenge that can transmit climate shocks through heat stress, agricultural uncertainty and food inflation, exposing the fragility of Indias informal economy; as climate risk increasingly becomes economic risk, stronger adaptation through heat-resilient cities, worker protection and better water management is essential
CM asks officials to protect voters rights during SIR
Three-day cybercrime workshop to enhance investigative skills of police officers
The three-day training programme to conclude on June 5
Former Lok Sabha Secretary General, constitution expert Subhash Kashyap passes away
Subhash C. Kashyap is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter
Stability will be the new committees guiding mantra: Sunil
The chairman of selectors has a huge task in guiding Tamil Nadu trough a transition phase at the senior level; the former left-arm spinner feels the players need to be given a long rope
Vizag port authority accredited as L2 Green Port for sustainability initiatives
Madurai Collector inspects Jain beds, caves in Mudalaikulam
J&K parties question NC move to hold protest in Delhi over Statehood
NC has a history of disappointing Kashmiris; we have seen this script before and there is little reason to expect a different ending this time, says PDP leader Yasir Reshi
Ramaiah Group in collaboration with University at Albany launches RISM
KMRL initiates measures to ease traffic congestion along Phase II Kochi metro corridor
The city has witnessed heavy traffic snarls in the past few weeks. Intermittent rain, reduced carriageway, and civil works along road stretches have slowed traffic movement. The snarls have also spilled over into bylanes
Washington DC [US], June 4 : US President Donald Trump on Thursday slammed the House of Representatives for a meaningless vote designed to force him to end the Iran war and also bashed the four Republican lawmakers for supporting such an unpatriotic thing. On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives voted to halt Trump from taking further military action against Iran. Four Republicans also joined Democrats to vote against Trump to support the resolution which was passed by 215 votes to 208, and now heads to the Senate. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said that those who voted against him would rather see the country fail than give him another victory. He said, Yesterday, in a meaningless vote, the House voted, 4 bad Republicans and all of the Dumocrats, to limit my War Powers, right in the middle of my final negotiations to end the War with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Who would do such an unpatriotic thing. They know where the negotiations stand. The Democrats are fueled by Trump Derangement Syndrome. They would rather have our Country fail than give me another, of many, victories. The four Republicans, thats a whole other story Theyre GRANDSTANDERS! They should be ashamed of themselves. MAGA!!! President DJT. The vote marks the first successful congressional challenge to Trump since the US and Israel jointly launched military strikes against Iran three months ago on February 28. However, the measure, will ultimately face a presidential veto. (ANI)
Unauthorised mosques sealed in Arunachals capital
Itanagar Capital Region officials said notices were sent to religious functionaries on January 30 to obtain permits and produce documents relating to statutory clearances
Four injured in LPG cylinder blast at tea stall
Political culture of Trinamool should not taint BJP, says West Bengal Minister Swapan Dasgupta
Dasguptas comments come at a time of tumult in the Trinamool Congress legislature party; two-thirds of party MLAs have expressed their support to expelled Trinamool MLA Ritabrata Banerjee, who was appointed as the Leader of Opposition on Wednesday
Schools in Madurai district reopen after summer vacation
Special arrangements has been made by the teachers to welcome the newly enroled children who joined Class I and kindergarten; School teachers welcome the children with flowers
Some rebel Trinamool MLAs want Mamata as supreme leader, not advisor
Differences in rebel camp surface within 24 hours of 58 Trinamool Congress MLAs, out of the 80 elected, supporting Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly
Nirmala Sitharaman plants sapling to mark World Environment Day in Raichur
The initiative was organised by the district administration with the coordination of SPMCIL under Corporate Social Responsibility
Georgia boy treated for congenital heart disease at hospital in A.P.
The child suffering from pulmonary atresia had undergone four major cardiac surgeries and stenting procedures in Georgia before coming to Medstar Hospitals
Gujarat Police detain 501 Bangladeshi nationals under Operation Delta Hunt
The credentials and backgrounds of over 6,200 other individuals are being scrutinised by the authorities as part of the ongoing exercise
White Paper urges Kerala to explore nuclear energy, privatisation in power sector
Government should adopt a long-term energy strategy for ensuring energy security and reducing the cost of power, according to the document
PM Modi meets UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper
New Delhi [India], June 4 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and said the deepening of the India-UK partnership in recent times has unlocked unprecedented growth opportunities for the two countries. In a post on X, he said India-UK Vision 2035 will continue to guide the bilateral partnership. Pleased to meet UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Appreciated the deepening of the India-UK partnership in recent times that has unlocked unprecedented growth opportunities for both our countries. India-UK Vision 2035 will continue to guide our partnership and strengthen our joint efforts for global good, he said. India and the UK held the first ministerial review of the India-UK Vision 2035 during the maiden official visit of UK Foreign Secretary. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed Cooper, characterising the bilateral relationship as a forward-looking highway of shared economic ambitions and high technology. The two leaders met to address pressing global concerns, including trade, energy, food, and economic security, against the backdrop of a global churn in supply chains. The discussion reaffirmed the importance of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the defence industrial roadmap in building resilient, mutually beneficial supply chains. India and the United Kingdom on Thursday launched the India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) in New Delhi, marking a significant step in bilateral cooperation aimed at strengthening critical mineral supply chains and improving resource security for key industries. The observatory was formally launched by Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy and UK Foreign Secretary Cooper. The initiative seeks to support monitoring and analysis of global critical mineral supply chains, helping policymakers, industry and researchers identify supply risks, disruptions and emerging market trends. Addressing the gathering, Reddy said critical minerals are essential for modern economies and play a key role in clean energy technologies, advanced manufacturing, electric mobility and strategic sectors. He noted that the Observatory would strengthen Indias capabilities in critical mineral supply chain intelligence, support evidence-based policymaking, and advance the objectives of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). The minister further said that the initiative reflects Indias commitment to building resilient and diversified critical mineral value chains while enhancing international cooperation with trusted partners, according to a release. Speaking on the occasion, Cooper highlighted the importance of India-UK collaboration in developing resilient, diversified and sustainable critical mineral supply chains. Greater access to critical minerals and improved information-sharing are in the mutual interest of both nations and can contribute significantly to economic growth and supply chain security, she said. Cooper added that the partnership has the potential to serve as a foundation for broader cooperation across the critical minerals sector and related strategic industries. The Observatory is a joint initiative of TEXMiN, the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad and the University of Cambridge. It aims to create a data-driven platform for monitoring and analysing global critical mineral supply chains. An interactive demonstration of the platform was jointly presented by TEXMiN and the University of Cambridge. The platform will enable monitoring of global critical mineral supply chains, identification of supply risks and disruptions, generation of market intelligence, and informed decision-making. The initiative was announced during the India-UK Prime Ministers bilateral engagement in October 2025 and was formalised through a Research Collaboration Agreement signed in March 2026. It is expected to strengthen India-UK cooperation in critical minerals and support resilient, secure and sustainable global supply chains. (ANI)
Five Eyes alliance warns that China is targeting personnel via fake job ads
The alliance said Chinese agents pretending to be human resources consultants for legitimate-looking companies use websites such as LinkedIn, Indeed and Upwork to post job ads
Watch: Young players look up to players like Shreyas Iyer: Aditya Tare
U.K. fire crews battle blaze at Tata Steel's plant in Wales
The company said emergency services remain on site and are working with local teams to completely extinguish the fire
BWSSB plans global water innovation hub for Bengaluru
Sudan, DR Congo top world's most neglected crises: Norway aid group
The NGO's list is based on three criteria: lack of humanitarian funding, lack of media coverage, and lack of political will within the international community
Watch: Khamenei says US and Israel failed in war as Iran urges national unity
Mojtaba Khamenei has claimed that the United States and Israel suffered a decisive blow in the ongoing West Asia conflict, as diplomatic efforts to end the fighting remain deadlocked.
HC directs DVAC to inquire into complaint stating records were created to show operation of TNSTC
Mali junta bans motorcycles outside cities and creates military zones to reduce militant attacks
Motorcycles are the primary means of transportation in rural areas of Mali and are used by rural residents and armed groups
India to drop capital gains tax for foreign investors in government bonds, source says
Indias benchmark bond yield eased one basis point to 7.01% in opening trade, although it was not immediately clear when the plan would take effect.
Aurobindo Pharmas generic of rheumatoid arthritis drug secures U.S. FDA nod
First driverless train for Blue Line reaches Bengaluru Metro depot
Rahul selling panic, promoting baseless conspiracy theories: BJP
Claiming that the Modi government is facing an institutional revolt, the Congress leader says an unprecedented economic tsunami is set to hit India as the BJP government had removed protections against international shocks, and its control over institutions has collapsed
New age fraud: Trust is being weaponised in the digital era
Rajendra Singh raises concerns over projects in eco-sensitive zones
Southwest monsoon begins on a stormy note, to be sluggish after initial surge
Orange alert issued for eight districts from Ernakulam to Kasaragod on Friday; on Saturday too, orange alert issued across the State except in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha
New Dindigul Collector Durgamoorthi assumes office
One arrested, six detained in Bengaluru wildlife trafficking probe
Ten arrested for attempt to murder case in Nellore
The incident took place on Tuesday midnight on the banks of Penna river in Mudivarthipalem village of Indukurpet mandal
Watch: DMK to boycott June 8 INDIA bloc meeting over Congress betrayal
The DMK has announced that it will not participate in the INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi on June 8, marking a setback for the opposition alliance.
Minorities enjoy full freedom in India, dont spread falsehoods, says Rijiju
Minority Affairs Minister says government outreach efforts receive limited attention and negative developments attract disproportionate coverage.
Modi government made Northeast a hub of opportunities: Amit Shah
The Union Home Minister addressed the 73rdplenary session of the North Eastern Council in Shillong; he said the Chief Ministers of the region, scheduled to review the India-Bangladesh border security in Tripura on Friday, to shift their focus from law and order to shielding the rights of the citizens, as insurgency is no longer an issue
The 115/litre price for ATF applies to both domestic and international operations of Indian airlines.
Sub-Registrar offices in Theni district comes under DVAC scanner
LG Sinha reviews Reasi cloudburst situation, orders immediate relief for affected families
Jammu, June 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday reviewed the situation following a cloudburst in Bathoi village of Reasi district and directed the district administration to provide immediate relief and assistance to the affected families. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said he spoke with Deputy Commissioner Reasi to assess the impact of the cloudburst in the village.He said that while several houses were damaged in the incident, no loss of life has been reported.I spoke with the DC, Reasi to assess the situation following a cloudburst at Village Bathoi. While several houses suffered damage, fortunately, no casualties have been reported. I have directed the DC to immediately provide relief and assistance to the affected families, the Lieutenant Governor said.Officials said the district administration has been monitoring the situation and taking necessary measures to assist the affected residents. Further assessment of the damage is underway, while relief efforts have been initiated in the affected area.
Hyundai Motor India to make TN its flagship EV hub
Maruti Suzuki unveils Indias first flex fuel car
Watch: Monsoon hits Kerala, but El Nio could impact rainfall through the season: IMD
Surveillance stepped up after suspected H1N1 death in Kochi
Watch: TMC crisis: loyalists back Mamata, rebels stand firm | Above the Fold | 04.06.2026
From the deepening rift within the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal to the U.S. House vote on the Iran war and the latest developments in the deadly Delhi fire tragedy, here are the top stories of the day on Above the Fold.
Congress likely to push for its own candidate for Council Chairman post
Second BRICS Culture Working Group meeting begins in Varanasi
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 4 : The Second BRICS Culture Working Group (CWG) Meeting commenced today in Varanasi with participation from BRICS member countries. The inaugural session was chaired by Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal. Delegates from Brazil, China, Indonesia, Iran, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates attended in person, while representatives from Ethiopia, Egypt and the Russian Federation joined virtually. Member states shared their priorities and perspectives on the agenda items. The first panel discussion Creative Economy and People-to-People Cooperation: Innovation, Partnerships and the Way Forward was moderated by Vivek Aggarwal. The discussion focused on the role of the creative economy in promoting inclusive development, social cohesion, cultural exchange, market access and digital innovation, a release said. The second panel discussion Copyright and Ethical AI in the Creative Economy: Advancing Best Practices was moderated by Dr Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA. Discussions highlighted the importance of copyright protection, cultural attribution and ethical considerations surrounding the use of Artificial Intelligence in the creative sector, while also exploring opportunities for future collaboration among BRICS countries. The proceedings concluded with a cultural programme celebrating Indias rich and diverse cultural heritage. The programme featured a musical ensemble presenting the distinctive musical traditions of different regions of the country, reflecting Indias cultural plurality and unity. This was followed by Colours of India, a vibrant cultural presentation showcasing a range of classical and folk dance forms from across the nation, offering delegates a glimpse into Indias rich artistic traditions and cultural diversity. The meeting will continue tomorrow with further deliberations on priority areas of cultural cooperation among BRICS member countries. (ANI)
Saleena V.G. Nair appointed Registrar in SC
City Police take up foot patrolling to increase visibility of policing
White Paper an exercise in fiscal conservatism: Isaac
