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[Weekly funding roundup June 20-26] CRED fundraise helps VC inflow to cross $1B

Venture capital funding into Indian startups crossed the $1-billion mark on a weekly basis for the first time since 2023 and this was primarily d

Karnataka CM Warns Excise Officials Against Damaging Government Image

Bengaluru, June 26: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar issued a stern warning to excise department officials on Friday. He stated that any

Serena Williams to Face Joint in Wimbledon Return After 4-Year Absence

Williams retired in 2022 but the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion made a sensational comeback by playing in the Queen's Club and Berlin Open d

All eight arrested in Ram temple donation row sent to police custody till Jun 29; 79.85 lakh recovered

As per the FIR, the accused were involved in the process of counting cash and valuables donated by devotees at the temple; officials alleged that

Young Indian Parliament-2026 begins, over 150 students take part

Majlis Bachao Tehreek raises concern over SIR enumeration, criticises AIMIM

Lokesh Wants Wider Adoption of Mana Mitra Citizen Services App

The minister instructed officials to complete all Data Lake integration works by July to facilitate seamless coordination among all government de

Anantapurs Bisathi Bharath represents India at CICA Youth Council Meeting

Regular govt. recruitment essential for efficient governance: ACS Gaurav Gupta

UN seeks independent investigation into ICE detention deaths

The UN is demanding independent probes into dozens of deaths in US immigration detention since last year, citing a surge in fatalities under Pres

One Million Toofan Goals campaign in Kerala schools crosses target in 10 days

Penalty kicks were organised by setting up Toofan goal posts in schools for children to kick goals against drugs. Till Thursday, children in scho

Ensure benefits of economic empowerment projects reach Bhovi community

Bhovi Development Corporation is planning to encourage the community and support it in dairy farming, cattle rearing and poultry farming

Marriage promise leads to 1.46 crore fraud, 4 arrested

LIVE: Top conservative leaders speak at Road to Majority conference

Missile alert goes off in Dubai warning of incoming projectile

Dubai was briefly jolted by an incoming missile alert on Friday evening, creating a wave of anxiety throughout the emirate. This alert, which sub

Punjabs Anti-Drug Campaign: Community Engagement and Strict Action Against Traffickers

Mumbai, June 26: The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is intensifying its War Against Drugs campaign. A district-lev

Bescom receives 6,500 applications for permanent electricity connection without OC

State waging uncompromising battle against narcotics: Minister P. C. Vishnunadh

He was speaking after flagging off an anti-drug awareness rally organised by the Kollam Rural Police at the Elampalloor SNSM Higher Secondary Sch

Indian Railways announces 11-day tour package

Cyberabad Police mandate anti-drug committees in all educational institutions

Quote of the Day by Hans Christian Andersen: Life itself is the most A powerful reminder that redefines your life by the Danish author

Quote of the Day by Hans Christian Andersen: Hans Christian Andersens famous quote, Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale, reveals a power

Women-led businesses showcase products at FLO Bazaar in Coimbatore

Loan waiver scheme will do injustice to 70% of Maharashtra farmers, says Rohit Pawar

Mr. Pawar warned of a large-scale agitation from June 29 if the government fails to fulfil the assurance about the 'Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar

TTD to launch Akshara Govindam, Annaprasana services at Vakula Matha temple on July 3

Both the services will be made available on all days from July 4, except Tuesdays, and advance registration is mandatory one hour ahead of the ce

Unauthorised Websites To Book Slots for Electric Crematorium in Bengaluru North, Complaint Lodged

BNCC files cyber complaint after unauthorised portals allegedly charge up to Rs 5,000 for slots.

Indias eye in the sky Netra AEW&C system gets final Ops clearance, boosts air surveillance

ACB files case against 13 Ongole Municipal Town Planning officers

Fertiliser shipments begin exiting through Hormuz strait

Before the U.S. and Israel launched the war on February 28, about a third of globally traded urea - the world's most widely used fertiliser - and

Electricity Set To Reach Siachen Base Camp and Key Ladakh Border Areas

They said Ladakh is on the cusp of a major transformation in its power sector with the completion of three flagship transmission projects schedul

DC reviews SIR training for electoral roll revision in Maddur

After exorcising Grand Slam ghosts in Paris, Zverev arrives at Wimbledon a confident man

The 29-year-old German has warmed up well by reaching the semifinals in Halle, but grass is not his strength

Xi backs Bangladesh in upholding sovereignty, 'rejecting foreign interference' in talks with PM Rahman

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged unwavering support for Bangladesh's sovereignty and rejection of foreign interference during Prime Minister

'Did PM spare a thought?': Rahul Gandhi on Modi's birthday wish to Dharmendra Pradhan, cites NEET-linked student deaths

SSC Recruitment 2026: Applications Open for 49 Junior Secretariat Assistant/Lower Division Clerk Positions

New Delhi, June 26: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the recruitment of eligible candidates for a total of 49 positi

Kadapa to host tribute concert to honour S.P. Balasubrahmanyam on June 28

Bengaluru to host Airport FAB awards

Tirupati District Government Schools Achieve 96.60% Enrolment in Class I

Improved infrastructure, digital classrooms, English-medium instruction, free textbooks, uniforms, midday meals, and other welfare measures have

Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 92.25 feet

'BJP gang can't evade God's audit': Akhilesh after 8 arrests in Ram Temple donation row

Akhilesh claimed the unravelling of the case was only chapter one of the reckoning and that the fallout would only intensify, with the BJP and it

Mysuru police hold anti-drug rally, step up awareness drive

'He has capability': Raut hints at bigger role for Aaditya Thackeray amid Sena split

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut indicated a larger role for Aaditya Thackeray, citing his capability to lead the party forward amidst its second s

Volkswagen Law: The unique structure behind Europe's biggest carmaker

Volkswagen is reportedly planning a significant overhaul, including plant closures and substantial job cuts, sparking strong union resistance. Th

CWC inquiring into alleged sale of infant in Salem

Drug abuse awareness rally held in Visakhapatnam

25 sovereigns gold jewellery stolen from a house in Pudukottai

Cops Throw Dummy Off Fort To Recreate Murder, Establish Siya Goyal's Role

The Pune police executed a physical recreation of the crime scene at the Lohagarh Fort, on the outskirts of Pune.

Oliver Kahn: FIFA World Cup Brings Extraordinary Talent and Passion

New Delhi, June 26: German football icon and Golden Ball winner Oliver Kahn believes that the FIFA World Cup is a tournament that showcases extra

Coimbatores 24x7 water supply project works set for completion in August

The entire system, from pumping water to overhead tanks to supplying households, is operated through an automated software-based system, reducing

Woman Accused Of Poisoning, Killing 4 Grandchildren, Daughter In US

Amy Steadman, 64, has been accused of being responsible for the deaths of herself, her daughter, and the four minors, officers in Mechanicville,

In Focus Podcast | Wimbledon 2026 preview: Is Sinner the overwhelming favourite yet again?

Nandan Bal previews Wimbledon 2026, analysing Jannik Sinners prospects, Carlos Alcarazs absence, and Serena Williams much-anticipated singles ret

A historic heat wave catches Europe's fashion industry unprepared

Paris Fashion Week attendees battled sweltering heat, with ice packs becoming the hottest accessory. Historic venues, lacking adequate air condit

Arrangements in place for Pulse Polio drive in Kerala on June 28

Over 19 lakh children under the age of five years will be given oral polio drops in the State. For this, 22,288 booths will be set up and 46,663

Pharma distributors licence cancelled over Kota postpartum deaths; WHO seeks report

Five women died between May 5 and May 17 at the JK Lone Hospital and the Super Speciality Wing of Government Medical College in Kota, Rajasthan,

YSRCP alleges fertilizer shortage in Andhra Pradesh

While liquor is available even in remote areas, farmers are struggling to procure fertilizers, alleges party general secretary Nagi Reddy; he als

I still haven't paid myself a single dollar: Ex-Google, Microsoft techie quit Rs 4.2 crore job, now runs Rs 21.7 crore halal BBQ business in Texas

A former Google and Microsoft engineer, earning 4.2 crore annually, traded his lucrative tech career for a Texas barbecue restaurant. Despite the

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building

A startling incident unfolded in Beijing as a small aircraft seemingly collided with the city's tallest skyscraper, the CITIC Tower. Social media

Minister Anitha Urges Youth To Stay Away From Drugs

Anitha said nearly 3.5 to 4 crore people across the country were addicted to ganja and other narcotic substances, with adolescents aged 13 to 18

Indias FY27 GDP Growth Projected at 6.66.8% As Energy Markets Normalise: EY Report

Lower energy prices and strong domestic demand to support growth and inflation.

If Passport Does Not Establish Citizenship, Then What Does? Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor urged the government to amend the legal framework to make both the passport and the Aadhaar card valid and conclusive proof of Ind

Congress members protest, condemn Centre over NEET question paper leak

The party members wanted Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to be removed for institutional failures in conducting entrance examinations

Union Minister Virendra Kumar Leads Pledge for a Drug-Free India with Participation of 1.31 Crore People

Haridwar, June 26: Union Minister Virendra Kumar led a significant event on Friday, where he administered an oath against substance abuse and ple

Venkanna Appointed GWMC Commissioner

Venkanna, who is serving as joint metropolitan commissioner, core urban region and metro rail division, Hyderabad metropolitan development author

Rajamouli Unveils Baahubali: The Eternal War at Annecy Film Festival 2026

S S Rajamouli reveals an exclusive look and further details of the upcoming animated feature film

Cab drivers seek withdrawal of strike ban at Bhogapuram airport

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 112.65 feet

AI Chips Worth $13 Million Seized At Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur Airport

Malaysia imposed export controls last year on the movement of high-performance chips of US origin, following pressure from the United States to s

Drugs on credit pushing abuse in Manipur: CM

At an event organised by the States Social Welfare Department, Yumnam Khemchand Singh says drug traffickers changed routes after the ethnic confl

Rallies, awareness programmes mark International Day against Drug Abuse

Start Run, Stop Drugs was the theme of the events held under the auspices of the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) and Prohibitio

Family Rejects 'Wig Theory' As Motive For Ketan Agarwal's Killing

Ketan Agarwal, 25, a director and chief marketing officer in his family's real estate business, Success Group, died after falling from the fort.

Visakhapatnams MGCHRI ranked ninth among Indias top oncology hospitals

MP seeks MEMU rakes for Subrahmanya Road passenger train

Inflow into Mettur Dam falls

Xi Jinping Meets Cambodian Leader Hun Sen in Beijing

Beijing, June 26: Chinese Communist Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping met with Hun Sen, the President of the Cambodian Peoples Par

FIFA World Cup 2024: It's Mbappe vs Haaland tonight

Tonights games are Norway vs France, Senegal vs Iraq, while Early morning Games include Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia, Uruguay vs Spain, New Zealand

Electrical Steel Duty May Push Up Transformer Costs, Affect Grid Expansion: GTRI

The investigation, initiated on June 22, 2026, covers imports from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, while the injury analysis covers 2022-23 to

Suitcase-Sized Satellites Are Scanning For Greek Wildfires In A Global First

Greece is the first nation in the world to integrate a dedicated satellite array into its national wild firefighting system.

310 Delhi Families Survived Every Yamuna Flood, Then Bulldozer Uprooted Them

The families are homeless after the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) carried out a demolition drive in the Yamuna Bazar area.

Quote of the Day by Frank Sinatra: The big lesson in life, baby, is The American singer's powerful advice to overcome life's challenges

Quote of the Day by Frank Sinatra: The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything. This timeless quote encourages people

The War on Free Speech: The Russian Resistance Against the Media Watch Dog

To understand the current restrictions, it is important to look at Russia's actions since the beginning of the Ukraine war

This dinosaur tree', which survived for 90 million years was found growing in a hidden canyon in Australia

Dinosaur tree found in Australia: A 'living fossil,' the Wollemi pine, once thought extinct, was rediscovered in Australia in 1994. This ancient

Madhav Seeks Effective Janata Varadhi Rollout

He asked party cadres to identify public grievances and help resolve them while strengthening the party's connect with the people.

District Collector flagsoff anti-drug marathon in Namakkal

Psychology says people who eat healthy in the morning but crave junk food by dinner aren't just lacking willpower

Psychology says people who eat healthy early in the day but crave junk food by dinner may be influenced by decision fatigue, ego depletion, rewar

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Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can... Learn why genius sees what talent cannot his timeless quote explains the mindset behind extraordinary success

Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer continues to spark conversations because it challenges one of our biggest assumptions: Is talent enough t

Sribharat Bats For Sustainable Industrial Growth

Sribharat stressed the need to balance economic development with clean air, safe drinking water and conservation of natural resources

Yadagirigutta Temple EO Gets One-Year Extension

The government issued G.O. Rt. No. 896 to this effect. His re-employment will take effect from July 1, 2026, and continue for one year.

The Spiritual Source Code of the Chinese Communist Partys Strength

Beijing, June 26: The year 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Many are curious about how a sm

26/11 Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam To Fight Pune Murder Victim's Case

In a post on X, Chief Minister's office, said Ketan Agarwal's father, Vishal Agarwal, met Devendra Fadnavis in Pune today and demanded justice fo

KUDA Chief Seeks Faster Completion of Warangal Bus Station

Venkatram Reddy said the government was prioritising projects that had been delayed or progressed slowly and was committed to completing them at