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CBI Arrests Senior Indian Forest Service Officer in Crest Fund Scam

Chandigarh, June 17: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Navneet Srivastava, a senior officer of the Indian Forest Service (IF

Amit Shah Reviews National Cyber Crime Helpline, Calls for Improvements

New Delhi, June 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah conducted a high-level meeting in New Delhi to review the National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 an

The Life and Legacy of Naseem Bano

Mumbai, June 17: Renowned Hindi cinema actress Naseem Bano, often referred to as the Beauty Queen of her era, captivated audiences with her stunn

Boy bitten by neighbours rottweiler; dog owner booked

Kerala HC upholds conviction of madrassa teacher in POCSO case

The special court had found him guilty of all charges and had sentenced him to 20 years of imprisonment

Tomato, onion, potato prices rise within a week, yet farmers say their produce fetches very low prices

In potato-growing States such as U.P., and Bihar too, farmers are in distress as they get as little as 2 or 3 per kilo for potatoes. But consumer

PD Act invoked against kingpin of fake cotton seed racket

Minor dies after motorcycle crashes into divider, falls from flyover

India Dominates Afghanistan with 170-Run Victory in Second ODI, Takes 2-0 Series Lead

Lucknow, June 17: India has triumphed over Afghanistan by 170 runs in the second match of the ODI series held at the Ekana Stadium. With this vic

E100: How Indias new flex fuel norms affect your vehicle and wallet | Business Matters

The government has approved rules for 100% ethanol (E100) fuel. What does this mean for motorists? From higher car costs to lower mileage, heres

Oil prices tumble to 3-and-half month low as potential peace deal signing nears

Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders meet Speaker Birla amid reports of 6 MPs breaking away | Operation Tiger

Amid speculation that six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are preparing to break away from Uddhav Thackerays party, the Shiv Sena (UBT) has rushed to the Lok

Womans body found in unused well at Sirumugai

Aadhaar e-KYC authentication mandatory for new electricity connections in Bescom jurisdiction: KERC

The Life and Legacy of Naseem Bano: A Beauty Queen of Hindi Cinema

Mumbai, June 17: Naseem Bano, a renowned actress of Hindi cinema, was celebrated as the Beauty Queen of her era. Her stunning beauty and remarkab

Women plantation workers from Tamil Nadu joyous about free KSRTC ride

But Kumily depot officials say the facility could be restricted to commuters within Keralas borders. The average daily collection per bus used to

District panchayat draws up plan to address street dog issue

Along with the ABC programme, the panchayat has decided to set up more shelters for dogs undergoing sterilisation and make the licensing of pet d

Tata Trusts commits grant to IIM-B to fund 27-acre campus for undergraduates

Indian Boxers Shine at World Cup in China: Nikhil, Deepak, and Sneha Advance to Next Round

New Delhi, June 17: The Boxing World Cup (Stage 2) continues in China, where Indian boxers Nikhil, Deepak, and Sneha have secured victories, adva

1,000 home guards to be posted in Fire and Rescue Services: Chennithala

Action plan to be prepared for comprehensive modernisation of the force against the backdrop of climate change and resultant increase in disaster

Let Opposition MPs be guided by their conscience on backing NDA in Parliament: Omar Abdullah

We remain committed to our political ideology and will not alter our stand for the sake of power; every party is free to make its own decisions,

Take special steps to ensure no citizen is left out of the rolls during the SIR, CPI(M) urges government

India, Thailand review defence ties, strategic cooperation

Defence industry cooperation featured prominently in the talks as India and Thailand explored opportunities to deepen collaboration in defence ma

Akhilesh Yadav Dismisses Claims of Rebellion in Samajwadi Party

Lucknow, June 17: Akhilesh Yadav, the president of the Samajwadi Party (SP), has dismissed claims of rebellion within his party as baseless rumor

India & U.K. overcome last-minute steel hurdle, announce July 15 as trade deal implementation date

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement was signed in July 2025 and was set to be implemented by April or early May 2026. However

PM Modi Advocates for Inclusive Development at G7 Summit in vian

vian, June 17: At the G7 Summit held in vian, France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of inclusive and sustainable develop

Indias defence production hits record 1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26

According to the Defence Ministry, the milestone represents a 15.6% growth over the previous fiscal years output of 1.54 lakh crore

India's education system puts pressure on children, crushes them: Rahul Gandhi in Kota rally

The programme Chhatron ki Goonj Maha Rally is being projected by the Congress as the first in a series of nationwide student conventions, while t

Delegation from Telangana to join CJPs New Delhi protest on June 20

SWR found on the wrong side of law after trying to bury unsegregated waste at Subrahmanya Road Railway Station premises

Bilinele gram panchayat under which the station comes, had been asking the Railways to segregate waste and hand over dry waste to it for processi

Seven arrested in Othakadai with 7.6 kg of ganja

Political Turmoil Erupts in Madhya Pradesh Over Drug Case Involving 90 Police Officers

Bhopal, June 17: A political storm has erupted in Madhya Pradesh following the registration of FIRs against over 90 police officers, including tw

SIT to move court for custody of DYFI leader in kafir screenshot case

Jithin Bhaskar, a DYFI Vadakara block committee member and admin of the WhatsApp group Vadakara Squad is suspected of sharing it with over 200 pe

Quote of the Day by America's most influential and innovative poet, Walt Whitman: 'Do I contradict myself? Very well...'- An inspiring quote by the Leaves of Grass poet about identity, change, and the many selves within us

Walt Whitman's iconic I contain multitudes quote challenges the notion of a singular identity, asserting that humans are complex beings shaped by

Hyderabad: Govt Adviser Takes Stock Of Waterlogging Areas

The officials also inspected the five-lakh litre capacity sump at Uppal Crossroads, which helped in preventing waterlogging and noted the restora

Sena UBT Rocked By MP Exodus, 6 Reportedly Set To Join Shinde Camp

The development comes amid growing speculation over Operation Tiger an alleged effort by the Shinde camp to engineer a split in the Uddhav facti

Sanjay Rauts Statements Harm His Own Party: Krishna Hegde

Mumbai, June 17: Shiv Sena spokesperson Krishna Hegde stated on Wednesday that Sanjay Raut, a leader from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction

SEFI delegation visits RINL, backs merger with SAIL to script turnaround

War of words erupts in U.P. as BJP ally claims split in Samajwadi Party; Akhilesh hits back

State Minister and SBSP president Om Prakash Rajbhars statement is echoed by Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, who says as many as 26 S

Watch: Telegram under fire: NTAs crackdown explained | Above the Fold | 17.06.2026

Telegram challenges its temporary NEET block, fresh details emerge on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, and Messi makes World Cup history with a hat-

198-Cr Kaleshwaram Temple Restoration Works Begin

The state government has sanctioned Rs 198 crore for the temples development and Rs 60 crore for the development of Astra Teerthas in Jayashankar

Congress Confident of Victory in Punjab Assembly Elections, Says Leader Lakhbir Singh Lakha

New Delhi, June 17: During a recent Congress meeting in the national capital, former Punjab MLA and Congress leader Lakhbir Singh Lakha discussed

RINL employee dies after accidental fall from tree in Vizag

Lokesh challenges Jagan for a debate on DSC recruitment process

Asserting that it has been conducted transparently and in accordance with the horizontal and vertical reservation norms, the HRD Minister accuses

From Naxal Stronghold To Wildlife Haven: The Turnaround Of Chhattisgarhs Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve

The USTR is an example of how effective conservation measures can do wonders to a wildlife sanctuary: Varun Kumar Jain, deputy director of the US

Telugu-only enumeration forms for SIR likely to stir a hornets nest

The one-language approach may pose difficulties in Hyderabad, one of Indias most linguistically diverse urban centres

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Psychology says people who button their shirts wrong are not careless but their brain is looking for a shortcut due to a hidden overload

One key principle in psychology is that isolated mistakes should not be given too much meaning. Buttoning a shirt incorrectly does not automatica

Steel plant accident: 1 cr. compensation, judicial inquiry sought

School assembly news headlines for June 18: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the day

Students will be updated on significant national, international, and sports news, including the Indian Air Force's extensive delivery of NEET-UG

Narasimhakonda Temple Selected for PRASHAD Scheme

Narasimhakonda is the only site from Andhra Pradesh to figure in the list of 16 identified heritage and pilgrimage centres.

Mental Health Issues Among Students: Insights from Psychologist Dr. M.L. Agarwal

New Delhi, June 17: Amid rising mental pressure on students due to the NEET-UG examination, mixed reactions have emerged following Congress leade

Plea to put in place mechanism for strictly monitoring and regulating fee collection in aided educational institutions

Bidadi row: BJP leaders promise land-losing farmers to scrap township project when in power

African Proverb: 'If You Think Youre Too Small to Make a Difference, Try Spending the Night with a Mosquito' teaches powerful career lesson to Gen-Z youths, students and those who dare to dream big

African Proverb of the Day teaches that size and status do not determine impact. Even the smallest actions and individuals can create significant

Mamata Banerjees Protest March in Kolkata Falls Flat, Rally Canceled

Kolkata, June 17: Mamata Banerjee, the leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, led a protest march in ce

New Superintendent of Police assumes charge in Virudhunagar district

Govt To Terminate 43 Doctors For Shirking Duties

The doctors were working under the directorate of secondary health services in departments such as general medicine, orthopaedics and gynaecology

AP JAC Amaravati Warns Agitation Over Dues

He alleged that the government was subjecting employees to severe work pressure in the name of rankings and performance monitoring without provid

Congress aims better performance in future in Thrissur, vows course correction

A joint meeting of mandalam and block Congress committee presidents decides to move forward by identifying and rectifying organisational lapses

Tribal Affairs Director Inspects Lambasingi Museum

Urges agencies to complete museum by September

Womens T20 World Cup: Australia has it easy against Bangladesh

Concerns Raised Over Cleanliness and Encroachment Near Kalka Ji Temple

New Delhi, June 17: Concerns have been raised regarding the increasing dirt and unauthorized shops outside the famous Kalka Ji Temple in Delhi. M

A.P. launches mandatory disability screening for all students

The screening will be conducted through Prashast 2.0, an upgraded app for screening 21 types of disabilities in children; initiative is being imp

Bengaluru: Elderly man loses 7.44 lakh in alleged SIM-swap cyber fraud

Shortage of psychiatric social workers grips mental healthcare system in Keralas govt. hospitals

Eight of the 15 sanctioned posts under the Directorate of Health Services and three of the four posts under the Directorate of Medical Education

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CPI to focus on educating cadre in a bid to strengthen itself organisationally

Who is Heather Milligan? The physical therapist, 27 years younger than Arnold Schwarzenegger, who treated his shoulder

Heather Milligan age: Hollywood icon Arnold Schwarzenegger and his partner Heather Milligan, a successful physical therapist, have been together

Bihar Cabinet Approves 29 Proposals to Boost Tourism and Other Key Initiatives

Patna, June 17: The Bihar Cabinet held a significant meeting on Wednesday, approving several measures aimed at promoting tourism in the state. Am

Jewish Proverb of the Day: Before you marry, make sure you know Life lessons on perception, compatibility, unrealistic expectations, practical thinking and why understanding a partner beyond initial love and attraction matters

Jewish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Before you marry, make sure you know who you are going to divorce. The saying reflects how ma

Kollam City Police launch month-long anti-narcotics campaign

North corporation completes 86% of LED light conversion

A total of 68,907 LED street lights have been installed so far under the project, which is being implemented through the PPP model

Shikha Mukerjee | Congress Fading Grandeur and Momentum of Inertia

Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the Congress, has been consistent in facing off against the BJP

JNTU-GV opens admissions for India-Germany integrated B.Tech programme

Engineering officials told to expedite construction of childrens hospital at Alipiri

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Proverb of the day explains why people often desire what they cannot have. The saying explores misconception, forbidden fruit, unattainable desir

SIR: Under immense pressure to meet targets, anganwadi workers seek exemption from BLO duties

The workers say they are being assigned strict voterverification oftargets without adequate training on the revised procedures

KAT refuses to stay GO that removed DHS

The Kerala government submitted that a new Director of Health Services was appointed, considering the urgent requirements of the States health se

Cyber fraudsters are parasites, must be dealt with firmly, says Supreme Court

Top court refuses to entertain a plea by an accused facing multiple cyberfraud cases seeking the clubbing of multiple criminal cases and the gran

BMW eyes sales of 20,000 units in India buoyed on strong demand for luxury cars

People living in huts to get priority under Indiramma Housing Scheme Phase-II

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Praises Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay for His Leadership Potential

Chennai, June 17: Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu met with her former co-star and current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay, on Wednesday. During

VCK has grown into a formidable political force in T.N.: Thirumavalavan

PMVBRY To Boost Job Creation, Formal Sector Employment

The scheme is designed to promote employment across all sectors, with special emphasis on manufacturing: Officials

Yaduveer seeks permanent solution for Kodagu elephant conflict

Recommend to use Rushikonda structures as hospitality project: Ministers panel

State tightens preventive measures against infectious diseases

Karnataka plans new growth centres as part of Bengaluru region development strategy

Anit Thapa resigns as Chief Executive of GTA

The resignation of Anit Thapa, who was an ally of Trinamool Congress comes a day after West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Darjee