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US-Iran Deal to Restore Supply Chains and Control Inflation, Says PHDCI

New Delhi, June 15: Dr. Ranjit Mehta, CEO and Secretary General of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCI), stated on Monday that the US

AAP releases Green Agenda ahead of GBA elections

Four decades on, Cuddalores growth overshadowed by environmental stress, broken promises

Industrialisation in Cuddalore had been marred by disputes over land acquisition, low employment density despite a massive industrial footprint,

Protests Turn Violent in Madhya Pradesh Over Land Encroachment, Officer Injured

Bhopal, June 15: Protests in Madhya Pradeshs Sidhi district escalated into violence on Monday over a dispute regarding encroachment on a governme

Programmes for passengers, airport staff mark Yatri Suvidha Diwas in Coimbatore

Priority is visible policing with special focus on night-patrols across Sathya Sai district, says SP

Bengaluru: School teacher among two killed in separate road accidents

Consumer body calls for display of Citizens Charter in RTOs, seeks service reforms to improve transparency and delivery

From Trump to Gaza, N. Ram reflects on a changing world order | The Hindu Huddle 2026

At The Hindu Huddle 2026, N. Ram reflected on major global developments, from Donald Trumps policies and the Iran conflict to Gaza and the FIFA W

DRDO Successfully Tests Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile

New Delhi, June 15: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of the Long-Range Land Attack C

Former Vice Chief of Army Staff passes away

Union Minister to visit Vijayawada on June 16

Prahlad Joshi to review Western Bypass works, visit Rayanapadu railway station and interact with citizens during day-long tour

Minister reviews civic projects in Coimbatore, seeks solutions to groundwater pollution near Vellalore dumpyard

India-China relations have reached a new level of development: Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong

Speaking at The Hindu Huddle 2026, Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong said India-China relations have moved from a reset and fresh start to a new leve

Farmers seek crop loan waiver; residents seek infrastructure in their colony

Farmers availed loans from cooperative societies by pledging either their land documents or the jewels. However, due to poor northeast monsoon la

Police Solve Gruesome Murder Case, Friend Turns Out to Be the Killer

Noida, June 15: The police in Greater Noidas Kasna police station have successfully cracked a shocking murder case, arresting the accused. Author

In Focus podcast | Can the new U.S.-Iran deal hold?

Stanly Johny speaks to us about the U.S.Iran deal, the role of regional mediators, and the prospects for lasting peace.

BJP seeks support for distressed mango farmers in Rayalaseema

Madhav urges the State government to ensure remunerative prices for growers and explore MSP for mangoes

Lokayukta arrests man, son for bid to bribe prosecutor

The bribery bid was in connection with an atrocities case pending before a court in Kalaburagi

Farmers demand to prevent effluent discharge into Thirumanimutharu river

Tamil Nadu Anaithu Aartu Pasana Vivasayigal Sangangal says the polluted Thirumanimutharu flows into the Cauvery river, which supplies drinking wa

Coimbatore Corporation plans dedicated parking facilities for waste collection fleet

From Nicobar to central India, Jairam Ramesh flags biodiversity loss | World Enviroment Day

At The Hindu Huddle 2026, Jairam Ramesh criticised the Nicobar development project, calling compensatory afforestation a bogus argument. He warne

Criticism grows over Kerala Vice-Chancellors attending RSS chiefs programme

Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad says higher education administrators have a special responsibility to uphold constitutional values such as secul

Yoga a panacea for discipline, health and wellness, says Health Minister

Satya Kumar Yadav says prevention through regular yoga practice is far more effective than seeking treatment after illness strikes

Chennai hospital gets pulse field ablation technology for treating heart rhythm disorders

The technology enables improved patient outcomes and eliminates the need for open-heart surgery, says doctor

From loneliness to dependency: Experts discuss risks of character AI at Hindu Huddle

At The Hindu Huddle 2026, mental health experts from NIMHANS and Amaha warned about the growing psychological risks linked to Character AI platfo

Major Drug Bust in Mirzapur: Police Arrests Suspect with Heroin Worth 2 Million

Lucknow, June 15: The Mirzapur police in Uttar Pradesh achieved a significant breakthrough in their fight against drug trafficking. Authorities a

Attention diversion gang targets motorists; two cases reported

Manipur Chief Minister Launches Urja Fertilizer to Promote Organic Farming

Imphal, June 15: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh highlighted the state governments efforts to reduce reliance on chemical fertilize

Top industry leaders share blueprints for leadership in a disrupted world | The Hindu Huddle 2026

Industry leaders at The Hindu Huddle 2026 discussed how businesses are adapting to disruption, AI, geopolitical uncertainty and changing consumer

BRS seeks protection of govt. land worth 800 crore in Cantonment

The party says the 8-acre land went into private possession recently after govt. planned 6,000 Indiramma houses there last year

ISKCON Spokesperson Advocates for Monitoring of Donations at Ram Temple Amid Controversy

Kolkata, June 15: The formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been announced to probe alleged irregularities in donations at the Ram

I had nothing, I was hungry: Manoj Bajpayee reflects on his journey at The Hindu Huddle

At The Hindu Huddle 2026, Manoj Bajpayee reflected on his journey from Satya and Bhiku Mhatre to The Family Man, while discussing independent cin

Kafir screenshot row: SIT zeroing in on more suspects through new WhatsApp groups

Investigators are now focussing on the Kadathanadu Sakhakkal and Bavuppara Sakhakkal WhatsApp groups in Kozhikode district with plans to interrog

Postal Dept. to hold Dak Adalat in Chengalpattu on June 25

Investigation Launched into Ram Temple Donation Irregularities

New Delhi, June 15: An investigation into alleged irregularities in donations to the Ram Temple has been initiated with the formation of a Specia

Minister distributes subsidised tractors, equipment to farmers in Palnadu

Participating in the coalition governments second anniversary celebrations, Gottipati Ravi Kumar says the government has fulfilled all promises m

Indira Lankesh, Mother of Slain Journalist Gauri Lankesh Passes Away in Sleep

Indira Lankesh was the wife of Late journalist, editor and poet P. Lankesh. She is survived by her daughter Kavitha Lankesh and son Indrajith Lan

New Kathakali production brings Mandodari to centrestage

It explores the story of the queen of Lanka through a narrative that links the Ramayana and the Mahabharata

Inspector suspended over alleged involvement in 20-crore gold coin investment scam

The scheme allegedly offered gold coins at rates lower than the market price and promised monthly returns to investors

Bank of Baroda launches new retail term deposit scheme

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Punjab Police Arrest Suspect for Bomb Threats to Schools and Secretariat

Chandigarh, June 15: The Chandigarh Police have successfully resolved cases involving false bomb threats to several educational institutions and

FIFA WC 2026: Curacao Vs Germany, The Greatest 17 Minutes Of Glory Ever Seen

First-ever World Cup goal, against Germany, puts the Curaaoans in an extraordinary spot, gaining praise and fans from all over the world for a st

Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru To Host Special Wellness Sessions For International Yoga Day

Infuse Spa to offer curated morning and evening yoga experiences focused on mindfulness, relaxation and well-being

TTD ties up with CFTRI to improve prasadam quality

MoU aims to strengthen food safety and quality standards in procurement, preparation, storage and distribution of prasadams

From Rs 75 in cash to the heart of a TMC revolt: The unlikely political journey of NCPI

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India, NCPI, a little-known outfit with just Rs 75 cash, is now in the national spotlight. Twenty dissident Tri

Hyderabad defence tech firm Drogo Aerospace delivers drones to Indian Army

The drones were received by officials of the Armys Southern Command in Nasik; company setting up plant near Hyderabad

CPI(M) seeks permanent closure of oil industrial unit

Party alleges that the unit, which has been functioning since 2004, is causing air, water and soil pollution, adversely affecting public health,

Jharkhand Launches District Sandbox Project to Integrate AI in Healthcare

Ranchi, June 15: The Jharkhand government has initiated a new effort to integrate advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI) into healt

Finally, a dedicated teacher takes charge as headmaster at Edamalakkudy

Shameer C.A., a primary school teacher, took over as headmaster on Monday, stepping into a role that many other educators have avoided due to the

Indian LNG carrier Disha safely transits Strait of Hormuz

Disha, managed by a Shipping Corporation of India-led consortium, is carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of LNG cargo, a Shipping Ministry official sai

Karnataka: Priyank Kharge asks RSS to register, disclose finances and pay taxes

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has written to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat requesting the organisation to register formally and disclose its f

Cashew import scam: Kerala HC dismisses appeal by Industries Secretary

Division Bench observes that there is no need to interfere in the contempt plea before the Single Bench; it directs A.P.M. Mohammad Hanish to app

Lanka Premier League Gets USD 20 Million Boost After IPGs Nasdaq-Backed Deal

Strategic funding to drive global expansion, digital innovation and enhanced commercial growth for the T20 league

Controversy Erupts as Complaint Filed Against Actor Prakash Raj in Tirupati Court

Tirupati, June 15: A criminal complaint has been filed against actor Prakash Raj in a Tirupati court. The case pertains to his alleged remarks ab

Srinagar Conclave Sparks Hope and Debate Over Kashmiri Pandit Return to Valley

The resolution was adopted at the conclusion of Praagaash The First Light, the first community-led Global Kashmiri Pandit Heritage Tour and Conc

Tribal students admitted to IITTM-Noida felicitated

Speakers at the event say the admission of tribal students to premier higher educational institutions is an important step towards social advance

How to keep indoor plants healthy in summers: Easy and smart tips to protect plants from heat damage

June's heat and humidity demand careful indoor plant care. Adjust watering by checking soil moisture, manage sunlight with indirect light, and ma

CID team visits Bengal Assembly in signature forgery probe

A team of CID officers arrived at the Assembly around 2 p.m. and is believed to have approached the Speaker's Secretariat to gather information a

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke slapped during protest in Jaipur

In Jaipur, a vigorous protest ignited over the troubling issues of NEET paper leaks and rising unemployment. Among the chaos, Abhijeet Dipke, the

Two houses, shops linked to drug offender attached in J&Ks Doda

The properties of accused Kamar Din were attached under relevant sections of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act as part of the

Unorganised operation of mini-bus services alleged

Urban Unemployment Rate in India Drops to 6.4% in May 2026

New Delhi, June 15: The urban unemployment rate in India for individuals aged 15 and above has decreased to 6.4% in May 2026, down from 6.9% in t

Indian squash team for Asian Games announced

Feynman was just an ordinary person, but this daily mental habit turned him into a genius - Richard Feynmans simple habit for lifelong learning

Most people hear the name Richard Feynman and immediately think of genius. They imagine a man born with an extraordinary mind, someone destined f

Psychology says people who cant tie their shoelaces but solve impossible math problems may have an advantage: The surprising reason our brains work this way

The most important takeaway is that intelligence cannot be reduced to a single score or trait. It is a complex combination of different abilities

Peace Deal: Crude Prices To Be Range-Bound, Precious Metals To Take Off After Oct

The supply situation of some of the base metals are tight and weather conditions will keep agri commodity prices firm.

100% ethanol fuel approval cheers sugarcane growers in Mysuru

RTI activism has become new business, says SC; refuses anticipatory bail to activist

A Bench of Justices Sandeep Mehta and Vijay Bishnoi denied bail to RTI activist Rakesh Kumar Behl and his aide, and questioned their authority to

Kolkata Municipal Corporation Elections In December: CM Suvendu

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced that elections to the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) would be held by Decemb

Fish are adapting to rivers shaped by dams and barriers, and that may be changing how man-made rivers function over time

For decades, river restoration has focused on returning waterways to conditions that existed before dams, weirs and large-scale human interventio

Jewar airport first commercial flight lands in Bengaluru, passenger highlights connectivity boost

FIFA World Cup on ZEE5: Fans complain about streaming experience; report buffering, crashes and no 4K

Football fans in India are experiencing significant technical problems with ZEE5's 2026 World Cup broadcasts. Complaints include buffering, app c

Jewar Airport launch: Farmers who gave land fly to Lucknow to meet Yogi Adityanath

Historic Peace Agreement Between US and Iran Set for June 19

Islamabad, June 15: Pakistans Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced in Parliament on Monday that a signing ceremony for a purported historic ag

Khan Sir Conspired To Get My Brother Killed: Raushan Sir's Big Charge

Both Raushan Sir and his brother Prince were named as accused in the vandalism at Khan Sir's coaching centre.

In 1929, a young archaeologist in China uncovered skullcap, 'Peking Man' inside a cold cave and changed human history forever

A 1929 discovery in China changed human evolution studies. Pei Wenzhong found the Peking Man skullcap. This fossil proved early humans lived in E

Mehbooba Mufti Urges Kashmiris to Turn Hospitality into a Message Against Hate

Use Amarnath Yatra as a Bridge of Trust; says former Chief Minister

India posts $4.7 bn current account surplus in April; FPI outflows hit $8.7 bn

India achieved a current account surplus of $4.7 billion in April 2026. This positive development occurred even with a larger merchandise trade d

PM Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using range of social media apps

Freight charges for goods lorries hiked by 25% in Erode amid rise in diesel prices

Lorry owners allege they faced harassment from transport enforcement authorities in neighbouring States such as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kar

Free Breast Cancer Screening Initiative Launched in Srinagar to Benefit 10,000 Women

Srinagar, June 15: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated a free breast cancer screening program for women in Srinagar on Mon

Northern Discom devises HYPER action plan to combat monsoon-linked power disruptions

Greek proverb of the day: 'A cat with gloves never catches...' - motivational life lessons on taking action, courage, determination, effort, overcoming hesitation and how to turn goals into reality

Greek proverb of the day: Success rarely stems from intention alone; meaningful results demand action and effort. A Greek proverb illustrates tha

Drogo Aerospace Delivers First Batch of 41 JK 250e Drones to Indian Army

Advances 72-Crore Defence Order

Bhagwant Mann Declared 'Anti-Guru' By Akal Takht Ahead Of Punjab Polls

The Akal Takht is the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs.

Indian seafarers not to be deployed to conflict zones: DGS

DGS advisory comes days after the US strike on MT Settebello killing 3 Indians

India pitches quantum computing collaboration with Russia under national mission

India is looking to partner with Russia on quantum computing. This collaboration is part of India's ambitious National Quantum Mission. The missi

AK Sharma Issues Strong Directive on Monsoon Preparations and Electricity Management

Varanasi, June 15: Uttar Pradeshs Minister for Urban Development and Energy, AK Sharma, delivered a stern message during a review meeting in Vara