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Accelerating Electrification Key for Energy Security: Sagar Adani

London, June 27: Sagar Adani, Executive Director of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), emphasized the urgent need to accelerate electrification t

South Korea Reports Incursion of Chinese and Russian Military Aircraft

Seoul, June 27: South Koreas military announced on Saturday that approximately ten Chinese and Russian military aircraft briefly entered the Kore

KMC Commissioner expresses ire over supervision teams of Anna Canteens

On a surprise visit, the Commissioner found three of the seven staff present and warned that he would complain to the Anna Canteen CEO if it cont

Investigation Continues in Ketan Agarwal Murder Case Involving Siya Goyals Family

Pune, June 27: The investigation into the murder of 26-year-old real estate businessman Ketan Agarwal continues as police interrogate the family

South Africa protest: Migrants scramble a way out

My father stayed underground for 19 months during Emergency, recalls P.V.N. Madhav

The State BJP chief recalled his fathers 19 months underground during the Emergency, at the fourth memorial lecture on his 92nd birth anniversary

Explained: China, Bangladesh in talks over Teesta project

China has harvested its major rivers for power generation and irrigation, and is considered a major dam builder among the world powers

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Parties seen as key to driving global governance, modernization

DGP Harish Kumar Gupta reviews Chittoor policing, calls for stronger tech-driven measures

The Director General of Police praised the districts drone-assisted and CCTV-backed policing, and asked officers to keep it transparent and respo

Congress MP Manoj Kumar Demands Accountability Over Ram Temple Donations

New Delhi, June 27: Congress MP Manoj Kumar has raised pointed questions regarding the Ram Temple donation issue, targeting the government and re

K. Bhagyaraj passes away: 5 essential films of the master writer-director

To pay tribute to the legendary writer-director who breathed his last today, we list five of his most essential films

Watch: PM Modi leaves for Seychelles for National Day golden jubilee

Cremation business controversy erupts after Isha Foundation modernised Asias largest crematorium in Patna: Read what the organisation told OpIndia about the project

The organisation said it has been managing crematoriums in partnership with the Tamil Nadu government for nearly 15 years.

Seoul says Chinese, Russian military aircraft enter its air defence zone

The Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul said the Chinese and Russian aircraft had entered and then left the Korea Air Defence Identification Zone over

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran's Taremi criticises logistical issues, suggests side not welcome in U.S.

Who wants to help us? Who? If they want us to be out OK, let's [be] out, let's get out; But that's not fair, says Iran captain Mehdi Taremi

Subhash Ghai Reflects on Rishi Kapoors Struggles After Karz Flopped 46 Years Ago

Mumbai, June 27: Filmmaker Subhash Ghai recently reminisced about the film Karz as it marks its 46th anniversary. Released in June 1980, this fil

Trump unveils passport design for U. S. 250th anniversary

Coast Guard commissions ICGS Akshay, 4th Adamya-class FPV built by Goa Shipyard

The Indian Coast Guard has bolstered its maritime security with the commissioning of ICGS Akshay, a new-generation fast patrol vessel built by Go

US Seizes Nearly 400 Websites That Were Illegally Streaming World Cup : DOJ

The domains were identified with the assistance of soccer governing body FIFA and others, including NBC Universal and Warner Brothers.

K. Bhagyaraj: the quintessential man-next-door hero of Tamil cinema

As a bespectacled hero, Bhagyaraj cut through the preconceived notions of how a celluloid figure should appear

Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, India's first driver-owned ride-hailing platform

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 'Bharat Taxi', India's inaugural driver-owned ride-hailing platform, in Gujarat. Launched across 14 cit

Piyush Goyal Highlights Indias Manufacturing Ecosystem and Opportunities in London

London, June 27: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized Indias robust manufacturing ecosystem and the vast opportunities ac

Venezuela Earthquake: Survivors sleep in cars and under trees as they question where theyll live after the earthquakes

Thousands of Venezuelans left suddenly homeless have since poured into parks, plazas and even the shoulders of blocked highways, looking for a pl

'BJP used Kanhaiya Lal murder for votes': Ashok Gehlot says justice still elusive four years later

Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot criticizes the BJP, alleging justice is delayed in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case despite a four-year lapse. He cl

Sonia Slams Modi Govt's Stony Silence on Gaza Genocide

India is slipping further into Israel's strategic orbit, at a time when the world is increasingly pivoting away from it, Gandhi said

In Seattle, LGBTQ and World Cup are feted except by Iran, Egypt

We're very inclusive; we are proud of our diversity, our inclusion, and we want everyone who comes here, to know that this is a month where we ce

India vs Ireland 2nd T20I: Shreyas Iyer's India eye series-levelling win after shock defeat

India's top order faces immense pressure to bounce back against a confident Ireland in the second T20I after a shocking series-opening defeat. Th

Trump Expected to Visit India in Early 2027: Marco Rubio

Washington, June 27: U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to visit India next year. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the Trump adminis

Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services

Trump said the new tax would supersede any previously negotiated trade deals

Netanyahu says Israel to remain in south Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms

The most important thing is, first of all, that Israel remains in the security zone in southern Lebanon. This is a major achievement, and we will

Psychology explains why we stay addicted to social media longer than we intend

Ever wonder why a quick social media check turns into hours? It's not just weak willpower. Platforms are designed to hook you with unpredictable

U.S. allows limited access to Anthropics Mythos AI model

Access to Mythos 5 had been blocked by U.S. authorities due to concerns about national security

Kerala Story: Muslim Woman Performs Last Rites for ex-RSS Hindu Man

No close relatives came. I performed Narayanettan's last rites as a daughter. Humanity is above religion and politics, District Panchayat Member

Veteran Tamil filmmaker K Bhagyaraj dies at 73

K. Bhagyaraj, Veteran Tamil actor, director, and screenwriter, revered as the 'King of Screenplay,' has passed away in Chennai at 73 following a

Rajamouli Set for Europe to Showcase His Works

Rajamouli's European visit comes during a brief break from filming his much-awaited live-action spectacle Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and Priy

Indian Army Opens Study Hub and Skill Development Center in Kupwara

Kupwara, June 27: The Indian Army has inaugurated a Study Hub and Skill Development Center in Machil, Kupwara district. This center offers facili

Motorola launches Moto Pad 70 Pro with bundled Moto Pen Pro

Moto Pad 70 Pro has a 6.2mm profile and claims a weight of around 589 grams. It also features quad JBL speakers supported by Dolby Atmos

Megastar Chiranjeevi Expresses Shock Over Demise of K. Bhagyaraj

Actor recalls recent meeting, says loss of legendary filmmaker is hard to believe

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays unreal shots, his batting is unbelievable: Dilip Vengsarkar

Former captain Dilip Vengsarkar has hailed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an unbelievable talent with immense potential, drawing parallels t

Devika Sihag, Rounak Chouhan, K. Srikanth seal semifinal berths in US Open badminton

Fragments fall after an aircraft hits Beijings tallest building.

How iron deficiency in pre-adolescent children can affect learning

In neurology terms, iron is the basic building block of a healthy and functioning brain. An iron-deficient child may be unable to process informa

Suspected Leopard Pug Marks Found Near School at RGIA

Following information received from locals, the forest department officials swung into action to examine the pug marks

Adani Ports Achieves Strong ESG Score, Reinforcing Leadership in Ports and Logistics Sector

Ahmedabad, June 27: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) has received an impressive ESG score of 84.3 from CareEdge ESG Ratings,

TN CM Vijay Condoles K Bhagyarajs Demise, Announces State Honors

Through films that reflect unique storytelling, humor-infused performances, and the profound emotions of rural life and family relationships, Bha

UN Special Rapporteur found to be under Chinas payroll: Read how OpIndia had flagged his anti-India bias and Islamic appeasement tendencies after the Pahalgam attack

A recent report of the UN Watch has accused the United Nations Special Rapporteur on counterterrorism, Ben Saul, of ideological bias and conflict

FIFA World Cup 2026: New Zealand disappointed but proud after exit

New Zealand's World Cup campaign concluded with a 5-1 defeat to Belgium, leaving them at the bottom of Group G. Despite the loss, coach Darren Ba

Patna court extends Khan Sir's protection from arrest till June 30 in coaching firing case

The case relates to a firing incident that occurred in early June after Khan Sir's coaching institute was allegedly vandalised by a group of misc

Best German Proverb of the day: One waits for the times to change, the other... a lesson on creating opportunities

Best German Proverb of the day: One waits for the times to change, the other grabs them tightly and acts highlights the difference between waitin

Trump says 'only two genders male and female' at Washington gathering

IIT Bombay To Open Its First-Ever Overseas Sub-Campus In US. Here's What You Need To Know

The two institutions will work towards introducing new academic programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels in science and

CGPSC Sub-Inspector Prelims Admit Card 2026 Out: Download Hall Ticket For July 12 Exam

CGPSC SI Admit Card 2026: Candidates who have qualified the PET and PST can now download their hall tickets for the upcoming prelims exam on July

Shan Pays Tribute to R.D. Burmans 87th Birth Anniversary with Rimjhim Gire Saawan

Mumbai, June 27: Renowned playback singer Shan honored the legendary composer R.D. Burman on his 87th birth anniversary by performing the timeles

She studied after grazing buffaloes & doing household chores: How a Tamil Nadu taxi driver's daughter defied all odds to become IAS officer with AIR 152

IAS success story: Vanmathi, daughter of a taxi driver from rural Tamil Nadu, defied financial hardship and societal pressures to become an IAS o

Speak up with moral clarity: Rahul Gandhi backs Sonia Gandhi over Gaza op-ed, calls on India to 'reclaim its independent foreign policy'

Telangana Man Watched 'How To Kill' Videos, Then Killed Family Of 4 Over Debt

After the killings, the accused fled in a car, stealing cash, gold and property documents. They later pledged the stolen jewellery for Rs 5.30 la

FIH Pro League: Dominant India thrash Pakistan 7-1

After conceding an early goal, India stormed back through strikes from Sukhjeet Singh (20th), Harmanpreet Singh (26th), Hardik Singh (34th), Jugr

Gujarat ATS conducts major operation: Drugs worth Rs 10 crore seized from Ahmedabad

The Gujarat ATS has conducted a major operation in the state, busting an interstate psychotropic drug racket. Over 200,000 Tramadol tablets worth

Fact Check: Will Pre-2005 Mahatma Gandhi Series Notes Be Discontinued? Bank Responds

The report sparked concern, raising fears that another demonetisation move might be underway. However, the bank has clarified that no such plan i

Strength Training: Essential for Everyone, Not Just Bodybuilders, New Study Reveals

New Delhi, June 27: In todays fitness landscape, people engage in various exercises to stay healthy. Some prefer morning walks, others take up ru

Key points from U.S.-Israel-Lebanon agreement

Key highlights include plans for disarming groups like Hezbollah and gradually pulling Israeli troops back while setting up safe zones in Lebanon

Khan Sir's arrest protection extended till June 30 as Patna court defers hearing

A Patna court has decided to extend the interim protection from arrest for the renowned educator Faisal Khan, widely known as Khan Sir, amidst a

Indian ambassador Kwatra meets senior US defence official Elbridge Colby

India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met with senior US defence official Elbridge Colby at the Pentagon. Their discussion centered o

Fake Court Orders to Defreeze Frozen Accounts, Kerala Police Probe On

Several bank accounts had been frozen earlier on the request of the Cyber Police in connection with criminal cases, which were allegedly unfrozen

The genius of K. Bhagyaraj is eternal: Karthik Kumar

Actor, stand up comedian and filmmaker Karthik Kumar, who collaborated with K. Bhagyaraj in the 2022 comedy-drama Super Senior Heroes, gives a mo

Why is Indias humanitarian aid in response to Venezuelan earthquake called Operation Amistad?

The name is derived from the Spanish word amistad, meaning friendship, reflecting Indias solidarity with the South American nation in a time of c

Stay away from ganja and drugs, A.P. Home Minister V. Anitha tells youth

Marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse, the Minister joined a Nasha Mukt Bharat event, gave away awards to 56 officers and launched a n

Israel, Lebanon and U.S. sign trilateral framework agreement

Israel, Lebanon and the U.S. have signed a trilateral framework agreement in Washington aimed at reducing tensions along the border. The deal out

OpenAI Limits Launch of New GPT-5.6 Models Following U.S. Government Request

New Delhi, June 27: OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company in the United States, has decided to restrict the launch of its new GP

'Water dumped from sky': Terrifying cloudburst washes away families and homes in Arunachal

Devika Sihag, Rounak Chouhan, K Srikanth seal semifinal berths in US Open badminton

Indian shuttlers shone at the US Open badminton tournament as Devika Sihag upset Japan's third seed Riko Gunji, while Rounak Chouhan continued hi

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verdes dream run continues, becoming smallest country into knockouts

We are proud of having arrived at this stage; we have shown that we are a small country, but that we fight for the things that we want to achieve

Renowned Tamil Director K. Bhagyaraj Passes Away

Chennai, June 27: Celebrated Tamil film director and actor Krishna Swamy Bhagyaraj, popularly known as K. Bhagyaraj, passed away on Saturday due

U.S., Iran trade strikes putting new strain on West Asia truce

The trading of fire raised questions about efforts to keep the crucial waterway open while Washington and Tehran negotiate a final settlement to

Renowned Tamil Filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj Passes Away, Director M. Rajesh Expresses Condolences

Chennai, June 27: The esteemed Tamil filmmaker and actor, Krishna Swamy Bhagyaraj (K. Bhagyaraj), passed away on Saturday due to a heart attack.

World Cup Fans Get Taste Of American Life At The Mall

American Dream mall dwarfs the MetLife, with its proximity to the stadium, the mall is seeking to entice fans with World Cup activities such as w

Gurugram startup founder explains why he pays Rs 2.5 lakh rent despite having a free family home in Delhi

A Gurugram-based startup founder is paying Rs 2.5 lakh monthly rent, opting for convenience and productivity over free accommodation at his paren

'India changed me': Why Slovenian footballer Luka Majcen got Lord Shiva & Mahamrityunjaya mantra tattooed on his back; It all started with a Google search

Slovenian footballer Luka Majcen's striking tattoo of Lord Shiva on his back reflects a deeply personal spiritual journey. His interest in Indian

Bhagyaraj Enjoyed a Cult Following Among Telugu Audiences

Bhagyaraj passed away in Chennai on Saturday following a heart attack.

Shocking Family Tragedy in Morena: Man Kills Wife and Two Children Before Committing Suicide

Morena, June 27: A tragic incident unfolded in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, leaving the community in shock. A man allegedly mur

Unqualified practitioners found administering steroids, painkillers at three clinics in Hyderabad

The Council appealed to citizens to report suspected quacks through its WhatsApp helpline at 9154382727

FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt survives with 1-1 draw against Iran, advances past group stage for the first time

There was late drama after VAR ruled an Iran goal in the 93rd minute for offside as Egypt moved on to the knockouts, while Iran will have to wait

Irish ranks humbles reigning T20I champs India by 34 runs at Belfast

An injury-ridden Ireland stunned world champions India by 34 runs in the opening T20 International here on Friday, overcoming a blistering half-c

'India deserves permanent UNSC seat': Seychelles backs New Delhi's bid ahead of PM Modi's visit

Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure has strongly backed India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, citing New Delhi's signi

White Sox score 10 in third, thump Royals by 21 runs

The Chicago White Sox unleashed a historic 10-run third inning, powered by three-run homers from Miguel Vargas and Jacob Gonzalez, en route to a

China Intensifies Efforts to Acquire U.S. AI Technology, Warns Senators

Washington, June 27: U.S. senators have issued a warning that China is ramping up its efforts to acquire American artificial intelligence technol

Patna court extends stay on Khan Sir's arrest till June 30 in coaching institute firing case

A Patna court has extended educator Faisal Khan, known as Khan Sir, protection from arrest until June 30 in connection with a firing incident at

TN CM Vijay To Hold Dept-wise Review From July 2 To Chart Growth Plan

The extensive month-long consultation with the heads of the departments would help focus on the first budget to be presented by CM Vijay.

Making Telugu film is Bhagyarajs dream

Southern Railway Records Highest Passenger Occupancy on Special Trains

The Southern Railway here said that it had operated 2,513 trips of 229 special train services, carrying 32.98 lakh passengers and earning Rs 243.