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True Gen Z Builds Nation, Not Question Its Constitution: Nitin Nabin

There is a lot of debate about Gen Z. People told me that youth carried out agitations in some countries. They are described as Gen Z agitations.

CM launches Farmer Cup 2026, aims to bring 50 lakh farmers under group farming

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launched the 'Satyamev Jayate Farmer Cup 2026', saying the initiative aims to bring 50 lakh farmers under group

Deepfake Shared to Falsely Claim Shashi Tharoor Praised Pakistans Diplomacy

The video is a deepfake. There is no evidence of Tharoor making such a statement.

CPI(M)s Brinda Karat urges Centre to withdraw VB-GRAMG rules, retain MGNREGA

Former Rajya Sabha MP says new employment law centralises decision-making, weakens federalism and sets up a framework of rank discrimination agai

Varkala MLA raises alarm over proposed quarry on hilltop in Pallikkal at Legislative Assembly

Warns that the activity could have serious implications to the environment, drinking water and tourism

Delhi HC overturns bail in Janakpuri school rape case; asks caretaker to surrender

Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the police, had earlier argued that it was not a case where the trial court should have give

Radio-tagged white-rumped vulture dies of electrocution in Nilgiris

The vulture failed to acclimatise to its new surroundings and embarked on exploratory forays around Mudumalai Tiger Reserve including Gudalur and

Bengaluru man stabs woman to death for turning down marriage proposal

Girls family had opposed their marriage as the boy is named in three cases

Jitu Patwari Urges President and Governor to Address Kailash Vijayvargiyas Controversial Statement

Bhopal, June 29: Controversy has erupted following a statement made by Kailash Vijayvargiya, the Minister of Urban Administration in Madhya Prade

Less than 7% water stock left in reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai

Four major reservoirs Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa and Middle Vaitarna together contained 46,192 million litres of water, accounting for

Tamil epic Silappadikaram reimagined through Koodiyattam

With Sooraj Nambiar and Kapila Venu playing the protagonists, the production makes the fifth-century tale resonate with modern audiences.

Wimbledon 2026 Day 1 live streaming: When and where to watch Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka in action

Wimbledon 2026 kicks off June 29th with defending champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek aiming to retain their titles. Novak Djokovic eyes a re

'Ram ko loota, desh ko loota': Sibal takes dig at BJP on Ram temple donation theft

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has called for the defeat of the BJP government, accusing them of looting the nation and even Lord Ram, dismissing the

Stock markets decline as renewed geopolitical tensions unnerve investors; Sensex drops 370 points

Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti, InterGlobe Aviation, UltraTech Cement and Larsen & Toubro were also among the laggards from the Sensex index

Why do people say God bless you when they sneeze? The psychology, science, history behind the strange habit

Sneeze Psychology: The common reflex to say God bless you after a sneeze stems from ancient beliefs about souls leaving the body and fears of ill

Another Blow for AIADMK as Former Minister M.R. Vijay Bhaskar Resigns from Legislative Assembly

Chennai, June 29: The AIADMK faced another significant setback on Monday as M.R. Vijay Bhaskar, the former transport minister and MLA from Karur,

Saudi football federation chief resigns after World Cup exit

Saudi Arabia finished bottom of Group H with two points, after two draws against Uruguay (1-1) and Cape Verde (0-0), and a heavy 4-0 defeat to Sp

Yasin Malik named as main accused in charge sheet in brutal 1990 killing of nurse Sarla Bhat by terrorists

A groundbreaking development has emerged as the State Investigation Agency has lodged a comprehensive 700-page chargesheet against Yasin Malik, t

Himachal suspends Shrikhand Mahadev, Kinnaur Kailash yatras over landslide risk

Officials cited the risk of landslides, flash floods, unstable glaciers, melting snow, rockfalls and difficult rescue operations as reasons for t

True Gen Z builds nation, does not question its Constitution: BJP chief Nitin Nabin

BJP President Nitin Nabin asserted that India's Gen Z are constructive nation-builders, not those challenging the Constitution or culture. Intera

Sonam Wangchuk Begins Indefinite Fast, Says Ladakh Promises Remain Unfulfilled

Climate activist launches hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, urging the Centre to revive dialogue on Sixth Schedule status and constitutional safegu

Suriya reunites with Jai Bhim director TJ Gnanavel for new Hombale Films project

The untitled film marks Suriyas first collaboration with Hombale Films and reunites him with the filmmaker behind the acclaimed courtroom drama J

Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill 36 Civilians, Wound 160

Pakistani officials said an uneasy calm prevailed along the PakistanAfghanistan border Monday, with security forces remaining on high alert.

Pratham Puja Marks Spiritual Beginning of 57-Day Amarnath Yatra

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performs inaugural ritual at the holy cave shrine, assures pilgrims of robust security and seamless arrangeme

34,102 crore Yamuna Water Project MoA signed by Rajasthan, Haryana for water infrastructure

Father of Nasrapur rape-murder victim calls Pune court's verdict 'satisfactory'

The father of the three-year-old girl raped and murdered in Pune's Nasrapur welcomed the special court's verdict sentencing Bhimrao Kamble to dea

Fujian-Ningxia cooperation across three decades transforms desert settlement into thriving community

Fujian-Ningxia cooperation across three decades transforms desert settlement into thriving community

The documentary Dreams Continued: The Story of Minning Town launches globally

The documentary Dreams Continued: The Story of Minning Town launches globally

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What's in the deal between Israel and Lebanon?

Israel and Lebanon have reached a U.S.-brokered peace framework, aiming for mutual recognition and an end to hostilities. Key points include the

How our understanding of pain has evolved over centuries

Today, pain medicine integrates insights from neuroscience, psychology, pharmacology, rehabilitation medicine, and interventional procedures

Compelled to fast again, may even die but won't step back: Sonam Wangchuk on Ladakh protest

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has begun an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar, citing unfulfilled promises and stalled dialogue with the Centre r

Karnataka Man Dies in Car Bomb Blast After Kidnapping Ex-Girlfriend

Tumakuru, June 29: Police are investigating a shocking incident in which a man kidnapped a woman and subsequently died in a bomb explosion inside

BSF Woman Constable Found Dead at Frontier Headquarters in Jammu

Constable Bishnu Priya Roy was found hanging in her room while undergoing a training course; police have launched an investigation.

Radha Gayatri Case: AP Home Minister Assures Parents Of Govt Support

Anita said that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu was personally monitoring the case and had directed the AP DGP to speak with the Uttarakhand D

Assam Needs a Climate Mobility Plan, Not Just Flood Relief

Riverbank erosion continues to be overlooked as a natural calamity. That has both human and economic costs.

Sensex Falls 372 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,000 Amid US-Iran Tensions

Renewed geopolitical tensions and higher crude oil prices weigh on investor sentiment, dragging benchmark equity indices lower.

Indian Army field hospital begins operations in quake-hit Venezuela

Indian Army doctors are taking care of people, Mr. Jaiswal said, adding that the Venezuelan Vice-Health Minister and head of the Government of th

Twisha Sharma death case: Thieves break into jailed mother-in-law's house

According to the police, the theft occurred at around 2 a.m. on June 27, and the accused made off with a gold necklace and some silver items

EC Cannot Delete Votes for Mere Spelling Mistakes: Priyank Kharge

The Karnataka Home Minister said the Congress had also submitted its objections to the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer, but had not received an

Ram Temple Donations Case: All Eight Accused Sent to 14 Days Judicial Custody

Special anti-corruption court extends judicial custody after police decline to seek further remand in the alleged donation fraud case.

Telangana: 5-month Pregnant Woman Ends Life Over Harassment

Husband, mother-in-law arrested

Delhi Launches Voter List SIR on Tuesday; 13,000 BLOs Deployed for Survey

Delhi has 1.45 crore voters, 77.11 lakh male and 67.98 lakh female electors. Third-gender voters number 1,024, while voters with physical disabil

Congress Hits Back at BJP Over Rahul Gandhi Missing Posters

New Delhi, June 29: Congress MP Manoj Kumar criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for putting up posters declaring Rahul Gandhi as missing.

Siya took Rs 1 crore from Ketan for shopping, passed it on to alleged lover

Police claim the duo planned the murder weeks in advance, staged a failed attempt on June 14, used a pre-decided signal before pushing Agarwal of

From NEET to TET: The same cracks keep showing

Monsoon fury batters Arunachal; IAF rescues stranded people, flood toll at three

The India Meteorological Department has forecast more heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning over East Siang and neighbouring dist

Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as one

America's 250th birthday is proving divisive, mirroring the nation's deep political schisms. While some, like Betsy Halsey, refuse to celebrate d

Tamil Nadu Womens Commission seeks report on Tiruvallur ammonia leak

The Commission observed the victims were predominantly women migrant workers from Odisha and other States, who were not only employed at the fact

India Distances Itself From Unofficial India-Pakistan Track 2 Dialogue

Misri's remarks came in the wake of reports that Indian and Pakistani experts comprising retired military officials, diplomats and politicians pa

What lay hidden in Chhattisgarhs Purana Kharve

On the banks of the Mahanadi river is Purana Kharve, a village in Chhattisgarhs Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Inside Hyderabads new coffee spot for specialty brews

No smartphones, internet or AI: This Karnataka boy from Chikkamagaluru, who learnt about space from encyclopaedias, now sends advanced satellites into orbit

A Karnataka village boy, Awais Ahmed, once reliant on encyclopedias for space knowledge, co-founded Pixxel, a company now orbiting Earth with its

Prime Minister Narendra Modis Seychelles Visit Yields Significant Outcomes

Victoria, June 29: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded his three-day state visit to Seychelles, describing it as fruitful and fille

Farmers Meeting To Be Held After Distribution of Rythu Bharosa: Bhatti

The Deputy Chief Minister clarified that what was initially planned as the inaugural event would now be organized as a grand concluding celebrati

70-year-old contract worker dies of suspected electrocution at Namma Metro construction site in Bengaluru

FIR filed against contractor, supervisors, and BMRCL officials

Sonam Wangchuk records a message: Urges public participation in CJP's hunger strike

215 mushroom species documented in Aralam and Kottiyoor wildlife sanctuaries

Rare glowing fungi among key finds

Iran Rules Out Technical Meeting With US in Coming Days

No technical meetings of the working groups are planned for this week, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said, quoted by state TV, referr

Law to Benefit Public and West Bengal, Says Sanjay Nishad

Lucknow, June 29: Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad has responded to several issues, including the UCC bill and Prime Minister Modi receiving

'Declare cow as Rashtra Mata': Muslim leader writes letter in blood to PM Modi

Kerala Assembly: PWD Minister defends Uralungal contracts, promises inquiry into any complaints

P.K. Basheer says Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society awarded works of Public Works Department as per laid-down procedures and practic

Bihar Police Uncovers Two Temple Theft Cases, Three Arrested

Siwan, June 29: The Bihar police have successfully solved two separate theft cases involving temples in Siwan district. In one incident, police a

How to Crack CA Exams? Toppers & ICAI Explain

In this exclusive webinar by The Hindu, CA toppers and ICAI leadership share practical insights on exam preparation, time management, revision te

Why are more institutes switching to co-educational system?

Declining enrolment in single-gender institutions and growing parental preference for inclusive learning environments are key factors driving the

Kidambi Srikanth ends runner-up at US Open Super 300 badminton tournament

India's Kidambi Srikanth secured a runner-up finish at the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament, losing a hard-fought final to Chinese Taipei's

The Women Who Refuse to Be Silenced in Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan

While political tensions and human right violations in Afghanistan have been a flashpoint since 2021 but information about ground realities has b

'Sincere appreciation': Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba thanks PM Modi for Eid greetings

Delhi government clears EV policy: Electric cars under 30 lakh to be exempt from road tax, registration fees

As part of the policy, only electric autorickshaws will be registered in Delhi from January 1, 2027, while registration of new petrol and CNG two

Snake rescue calls surge in Hyderabad; extended snake activity due to delayed monsoon potential reason for rise

While early monsoon humidity encourages activity and emergence of hatchlings, continuous rainfall typically reduces sightings

'Vaibhav Suryavanshi Is Ready, But...': India Coach Reveals Why Teen Sensation Is Still Waiting for Debut

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate explains why 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is yet to debut despite being ready for international crick

Another T20 World Cup setback leaves India confronting uncomfortable questions

India's Women's T20 World Cup exit has ignited a debate over captain Harmanpreet Kaur's future, with the team facing a significant reset. Despite

Fans, family bid a tearful farewell to Tamil movie director Bhagyaraj

Funeral was held in Chennai with full state honours

Watch: Arunachal landslide blocks river, flood warning issued

Heavy rain has triggered landslides and flash floods across Arunachal Pradesh, blocking the Siji River, disrupting roads and prompting flood warn

Violence erupts at Thiruvananthapuram Corporation meeting as BJP councillor attacks Congress leader K.S. Sabarinadhan amid protests

Council meeting began amid tensions as Opposition LDF and UDF mounted protests against continuance of BJP councillor R. Sugathan arrested under K

Trump's tariffs aren't saving jobs at Whirlpool's Iowa refrigerator plant

Whirlpool's drastic decision to cut over half its Iowa plant's workforce throws a wrench in President Trump's tariff strategy designed to bolster

Jana Nayagan film producer appointed Special Representative of Tamil Nadu in New Delhi

AMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran and AIADMKs IT wing criticised the move.

Delhi HC Cancels Bail of School Caretaker Accused of Raping Minor Girl

The incident came to light when the girl's mother filed a complaint at Janakpuri police station, alleging that her three-year-old daughter was se

India Celebrates Historic Bronze Medal Win in Mens Volleyball Cup

Gandhinagar, June 29: India achieved a historic milestone by securing the bronze medal in the Mens Volleyball Cup on Sunday. This remarkable perf

Uddhav Thackeray attacks Shinde, questions campaign against Fadnavis

Uddhav Thackeray accused the Shinde faction of using Balasaheb Thackeray's legacy after the Shiv Sena split and claimed a campaign was underway a

Comcast to split its cable business from media through NBCUniversal and Sky spinoff

Comcast is set to divide into two separate, publicly traded entities, spinning off its NBCUniversal and Sky media assets. This strategic move wil

Watch: PM Modi concludes Seychelles visit as India, Seychelles mark 50 years of relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his three-day visit to Seychelles, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Dur

Mumbai Police Bust Alleged High-Profile Prostitution Racket, Rescue Two Actresses

Celebrity-linked make-up artist arrested during raid at a Girgaon hotel; police probe financial trail and hotel management's role.

India does not take cognisance of such events: Foreign Secretary on reports of India-Pak Track 2 dialogue

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri clarified that the government has no involvement in retired diplomats and military officials attending ove

Europe heatwave: Check weather forecast for Switzerland, Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands, UK, Greece, Spain, Portugal

Europe is grappling with extreme weather as temperatures soar to 40C in some areas, while France reports nearly 1,000 excess deaths due to a rele

Evidence-based policies need trusted data: PM's Principal Secy on AI, statistics & Viksit Bharat

Irans President Announces Release of $6 Billion Held in Qatar

Tehran, June 29: Irans President Masoud Pezeshkian made a significant announcement on Monday, claiming that $6 billion of Irans $12 billion held

8 Newly-Elected MPs Sworn In as New Rajya Sabha Members

While Kharge took the oath separately in Radhakrishnan's chamber, the seven other members took oath in the Rajya Sabha chamber.

CBSE Relaxes Three-Language Rule for Current Class 10

Board grants one-time exemption after legal challenges, allows current Class 9 students to continue with two foreign languages and one Indian lan

Buyer beware: On the QR code-based drug traceability framework | The Hindu Editorial

Tracking down defective batches of drugs is essential