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Praveen Kumar Aims for Gold at 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics

New Delhi, June 19: Paralympic high jumper Praveen Kumar has set his sights on representing India at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Ha

SIT probe into Ram temple fund row will bring truth to light: Adityanath

Adityanath encouraged anyone with evidence related to the case to present it to the SIT, and warned that anyone found guilty, regardless of their

Chamber seeks daily train between Puducherry and Velankanni

Love is a tricky thing: Shahid Kapoor on Teri Baaton Main Aisa Uljha Jiya

One of the few actors to have successfully broken the image trap, Shahid Kapoor says its the actor in him who makes him the star that he is

CM Yogi Approves 4,901.65 Crore Development Proposals in Gonda

Gonda, June 19: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Gonda on Friday, just 13 days after his last trip. During his two-hour progr

CM Yogi Approves 4,901.65 Crore Development Projects in Gonda

Gonda, June 19: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Gonda again on Friday, just 13 days after his last trip. During his two-hour

Kerala Budget: Kollam integrated into Southern Economic Corridor

The corridor links the unique geographical and economic strengths of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha into a unified economic zone

Shree Charani a great find for the Women in Blue

The left-arm spinner has become an integral part of the Indian attack in no time

Pakistan delegation to attend funeral of Ali Khamenei: Shehbaz Sharif

Addressing the National Assembly, Shehbaz Sharif said that he held a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday (June 18

CM Yogi Unveils Statue of Warrior Jhalkari Bai in Ayodhya

Ayodhya, June 19: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath honored beneficiaries of various schemes today. The recipients were delighted as they received c

Gippy Grewal Reflects on His Journey from Security Guard to Stardom on Shekhar Sumans Show

Mumbai, June 19: Actor Shekhar Sumans talk show, Shekhar Tonight, unveils the lesser-known aspects of celebrities lives with each episode. Recent

Over 1,700 tonnes of Bengalurus daily waste has nowhere to go

Of the 1,775tonnesof waste that Bengaluru is unable to process every day, wet waste makes up the largest share at 677 tonnes, followed by dry was

Supreme Court Urged to Investigate Ram Temple Donation Theft: Ruchi Veera

Mumbai, June 19: Ruchi Veera, a Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party, has expressed strong concerns regarding the alleged theft of donat

Fugitive Arrested at Mumbai Airport After Five Years on the Run

Mumbai, June 19: The Gautam Buddh Nagar police achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting a wanted fugitive at Mumbai Airport. The accused

Steelcase Expands India Presence with Flagship Dealer Showroom in Chennai

BSE Index Services launches BSE Saatvik 100 Index

Chinese President Xi Jinping Emphasizes Traditional Culture on Dragon Boat Festival

Beijing, June 19: Today marks the Tuenwu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, one of Chinas four major traditional celebrations. Thi

Pink Line elevated stretch by August 2026, full corridor by March 2027: Krishna Byre Gowda

The Pink Line metro project has witnessed repeated delays, missing multiple deadlines, drawing criticism from commuters. The corridor is expected

The new playbook for competitive exams: What todays aspirants must do differently

Sensex dives over 600 points after five-day rally dragged by IT stocks

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 607.08 points, or 0.78%, to settle at 76,802.90 and the 50-share NSE Nifty declined 154.90 points, or 0.64%, to e

MIFF to feature anti-war documentary from conflict-hit Manipur

Borun Thokchoms Battlefield revisits World War II through memory, grief, and enduring human consequences

Australia Clinches T20 Series with Narrow Victory Over Bangladesh

Chattogram, June 19: Australia secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20 series against Bangladesh by winning the second match by just 7 runs o

Coempt defends OSM rollout, but transparency concerns remain

Only about 10 lakh of the nearly 98 lakh answer scripts were disclosed, and less than four lakh were entered for verification. When over 95% of a

Italian Saying of the Day: Into the mouth of the wolf, a life lesson on facing challenges with courage and confidence

Italian saying of the day: An Italian idiom, In bocca al lupo, literally meaning Into the mouth of the wolf, is a popular way to wish someone goo

WhatsApp or Telegram? Heres the Real Difference You Should Know

Telegram vs WhatsApp comparison: Explore differences in privacy, file sharing, group size, cloud storage, and features to decide which messaging

Global Gaming Industry Faces Job Cuts; 3,700 Employees Laid Off in 2026

New Delhi, June 19: The global video game industry is undergoing significant layoffs, with approximately 3,700 employees losing their jobs in 202

Nita Ambani unveils education, healthcare and green coastal parks infrastructure plan for Mumbai

Cocktail 2 movie review: Homi Adajania and Luv Ranjan stir up a flavourless concoction

A designer summer entertainer riding on the natural charm of Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, the rom-comfizzles out after initial bursts of energy

In Focus Podcast | Cough syrups no longer OTC: who needs to take them and how?

Dr. Anant Phadke decodes the current amendment to the Drugs Rules, explains the types of coughs adults and children suffer from, what works and w

RIL to convert all oil it refines into chemicals, new materials, to create 2,00,000 green jobs

The world built its old energy on Middle Eastern oil, it will now build its new energy on Indian sunshine, said Mukesh Ambani

RIL aims to generate 40 billion units of green energy every year: Anant Ambani at AGM

Chinas Electricity Consumption Surges by 6.9% in May

Beijing, June 19: According to the National Energy Administration of China, the total electricity consumption in May reached 867.1 billion kilowa

Morocco star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in rape case, player says hes an easy target

The player, currently participating in the World Cup, said that he is waiting impatiently for the trial. Finally, I will be able to speak, he wro

Tamil Nadu govt. decides to seek extension for Chief Secretary

India to send 125-130 athletes to CWG; IOA won't interfere in selection matters: Raghuram Iyer

India is sending 125-130 athletes to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, competing in eight able-bodied and four para sports. This scaled-down event

China Calls for a Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza

Beijing, June 19: Chinas Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, urged for a genuine and lasting ceasefire in Gaza during an eme

Pledge, Mahler and Burevestnik shine

UK PM Keir Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Andy Burnham wins big

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declared he will not resign, vowing to contest any leadership challenge from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnha

Jio to step up satellite communications game with indigenous constellation: Akash Ambani

At present, the satellite communications segment is dominated by foreign companies like Elon Musk-led Starlink and French service provider Eutels

Rupee rises 6 paise to close at 94.34 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee opened on a positive note, on optimism that trade negotiations between India and the U.S. are set to gain momentum

CM Mohan Yadav Criticizes Congress for Prioritizing Votes Over Unity

Indore, June 19: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has launched a strong critique against the Congress party, asserting that it has consi

BJP criticises TVK-led govt. over disruption in live telecast of Assembly proceedings

Jio Platforms gets board approval for 27 Cr share sale; to file IPO papers Friday

Addressing the 49th annual shareholder meeting of Reliance, chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani said the draft red herring prospectus, a

Outlay for general education goes up in Kerala Budget

Total allocation is 1,477.57 crore. Of this, 1,032.28 crore has been earmarked for improving quality and academic standards. Former Education Min

Italian FM cancels US visit over reported Trump comments

Italy's Foreign Minister has cancelled a US visit following President Trump's reported mocking comments about Prime Minister Meloni. Meloni expre

Rahul Gandhi Amplifies Student Voices, Says Gujarat Congress President Amit Chavda

Ahmedabad, June 19: Amit Chavda, the Gujarat Congress President, announced the launch of the Student Echo initiative in response to the ongoing p

Sikkim State lottery result 6pm today(19/06/2026): Check Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery winning numbers

Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery: The Sikkim State Dear Lottery announced the winning numbers for the Dear Crown Friday Weekly Lottery, with a fi

SC bats for creation of young lawyers' professional assistance fund to stop 'brain drain'

The Supreme Court has called for a Young Lawyers' Professional Assistance Fund to combat the exodus of bright legal minds facing financial strugg

Aham Pravahini: Tracing a rivers journey through Bharatanatyam

Conceived and choreographed by Shobana Bhalchandra, the production was premiered recently at Kalakshetra in Chennai.

Andhra Pradesh Launches Aranyaramam for Forest Research and Conservation

Amaravati, June 19: Andhra Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Forests and Environment, Pawan Kalyan, laid the foundation stone for Ar

Meloni fights back after Trump tells Italian TV she 'begged' for photo with him at G7

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly refuted claims made by former US President Donald Trump. Trump alleged Meloni begged him for a

Iran says it will waive fees for Hormuz during 60 day negotiation period

Iran has announced a 60-day waiver on fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, following a memorandum of understanding with the United Sta

PM Modi Gifts Traditional Treasures to Slovak Leaders During Historic Visit

New Delhi, June 19: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded a visit to France and Slovakia. During this trip, he attended the G7 s

Rajnath Singh stresses defence self-reliance at Nagpur facility launch

He was speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony for a 10,000-tonne aluminium extrusion press at the state-owned Yantra India Limited (YIL) in Amb

Uttarakhand Government Takes Action in Haridwar Land Purchase Scam

Dehradun, June 19: In a decisive move against corruption, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken significant action in the Haridwar Municip

Michael Jordan's famous Father's Day quote: He was there when I didn't understand, he was there when I was wrong, he was there when I cried, he was there when I lied. For some reason my dad was... Why does this life lesson on fathers love still inspire millions?

Michael Jordan's Father's Day quote remains a timeless reminder that true greatness begins with support, patience and values. His emotional words

China's anti-desertification drive restores 10 million hectares in five years, targets 6.7 million more by 2030

China has restored over 10 million hectares of desertified land and nearly 2 million hectares of rocky desertification during the 14th Five-Year

Watchmaking as a Patriotic Endeavour: Titan, China and the Quartz Revolution

'A Titan Story' depicts the desire to have a homegrown quartz watch as a patriotic quest, similar to China's story.

PM Modi Gifts Unique Indian Heritage Items to Global Leaders at G7 Summit

New Delhi, June 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented special gifts to global leaders during the G7 Summit, showcasing Indias rich cultural

Operation Tiger: Aaditya Thackeray calls six dissident Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs shameless and ungrateful

Meanwhile, Sanjay Raut claimed that there was disagreement among the party's dissident MPs over who from among them would become a Union minister

LUMIQ Raises INR 50 Crore Pre-Series B to Become the AI Decision Layer for Financial Services

Non-MBBS Ph.D. faculty in medical colleges: Perspectives from faculty and doctors

Lawyers and Deed Writers Protest New E-Registration System in Gautam Buddh Nagar

Noida, June 19: Lawyers and deed writers in Gautam Buddh Nagar have launched an indefinite protest against the Uttar Pradesh governments newly im

Trust, transparency, and teaching: Rethinking Indias NIRF rankings

The Draft UGC Curriculum: Education or Politics?

To discuss the details of this Learning Outcomes-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF), The Hindu organised a webinar on September 20, at 5 p.m. titl

How AI can be a tool to train students on critical thinking

The Hindu hosted a live webinar titled, How AI can be a tool to train students on critical thinking, on August 30 at 5:00 p.m.

Inclusion, equality, or divide? Examining menstrual leave on campuses

Why Gen Z thinks gaming, live streaming are viable career options

Gen Z attitude? Or outdated work culture? What takes the blame?

The Hindu hosted a live forum titled Gen Z attitude? Or outdated work culture? What takes the blame? on Friday, August 9, at 5:00 p.m. This inter

How to bounce back from career breaks with confidence?

The Hindu hosted a live webinar, titled How to bounce back from career breaks with confidence?, on July 26 at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included S

Is the new draft B.Pharm syllabus making graduates market-ready?

The Hindu hosted a webinar titled, Is the new draft B.Pharm syllabus making graduates market-ready?, to look at what value additions have happen

DMK Leader Stalin Wishes Rahul Gandhi a Happy Birthday and Good Health

New Delhi, June 19: MK Stalin, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and leader of the DMK, extended birthday greetings to Rahul Gandhi, the Le

Maharashtra row: NEP and three-language policy

The Hindu hosted a webinar titled, Maharashtra row: NEP and three-language policy, on July 12, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included Laxmikant Des

Japanese government invites Indians for jobs, higher studies

The Hindu hosted a webinar titled Japanese government invites Indians for jobs, higher studies, on October 4, 2025. The panel had on-board Jenica

AI in law: Learning the techniques and guardrails

The Hindu presents a live webinar AI in Law Learning the Techniques and Guardrails. Experts from IIT Madras, BITS Law School, and Keystone Partn

The Hindu webinar explores competency-based approaches to Maths education

The Hindu hosted a webinar titled Teaching Maths for competency-based assessment, on November 1, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included Parijat Jai

Mid-segment housing emerges as Indias new wealth engine

Mid-segment housing is increasingly becoming the preferred route for buyers seeking a balance of homeownership

Modern Training Techniques Essential for Skill Development of Station Masters: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, June 19: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw discussed enhancing the training system for station masters through modern techniques

Right to walk on demarcated footpath is fundamental right: SC

The Supreme Court has declared the right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right. This right takes precedence over motorised vehicles. The court

West Bengal police book ex-TMC MLA Saukat Molla on rape charges

Former TMC MLA Saukat Molla faces serious charges. A woman has filed a complaint alleging rape and criminal intimidation. The incidents reportedl

India Emerges as a Global Diplomatic Leader on International Platforms

New Delhi, June 19: In the evolving global order, India is establishing itself as a central figure on international platforms. Today, India is at

Isha Ambani unveils blueprint for 1 lakh crore consumer powerhouse by FY30| Reliance Industries AGM

J&K's Bandipora Woman Delivers Baby on Roadside After Hospital Discharge, Probe Sought

A woman in J&K's Bandipora district allegedly gave birth on a roadside within 30 minutes of being discharged from a government hospital, triggeri

Indian Army Repatriates Pakistani Youth Who Inadvertently Crossed LoC in Kashmir's Kupwara

The Indian Army on Friday repatriated a Pakistani national, Asad Khan, who had inadvertently crossed the Line of Control into Jammu and Kashmir's

How a simple two-minute walk can help both prevent hypertension and detect it early

While two-minute activity breaks taken every 3060 minutes can significantly reduce average blood pressure and improve vascular health, a two-minu

Hormuz ship crossings spike after U.S.-Iran deal to end war, says marine tracker

AXSMarine said that on June 18 it observed 25 verified commercial vessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz the highest single-day count sin

Siliguri Mayor Resigns, Another Municipal Board on the Brink of Dissolution

Kolkata, June 19: The political landscape in West Bengal is shifting as another municipal board led by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) faces dissolu

How better footpaths can decongest Indian cities and boost urban productivity

Pedestrian-first planning offers economic gains, cleaner air, smoother commutes, and healthier everyday movement

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Price in India: Check expected launch date, design, display, camera, colours, specifications and more

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are anticipated for a September 2026 launch, with early leaks pointing to significant AI, processing, camera, a

Raigad ACB arrests revenue official, peon for accepting Rs 30,000 bribe

Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a revenue official and a peon in Raigad for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe to process a land