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India dismisses Nepal objection to Lipulekh route
India has rejected Nepal’s objection to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra t...
SC grants anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan K...
Bengaluru rains claim 8 lives in wall collapse
At least eight people died after a wall collapsed near Bowring Hospita...
Shehbaz Sharif warns of war impact in Pakistan
Shehbaz Sharif said the Iran conflict is causing major economic damage...
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GST jumps 8.7% to ₹2.43 lakh cr in April
India marked the new financial year with GST collections rising 8.7% year-on-year to a record ₹2.43 lakh crore in April 2026. The strong numbers reflect steady revenue growth despite global economic challenges. The biggest contributor to this rise was GST...
Government eases rules for war-hit contracts
The government has stepped in to provide relief to companies working on government contracts that have been delayed due to disruptions caused by ...
India plans 62 ships in ₹51,383 cr push
India is set to add 62 new vessels this financial year as part of a major effort to strengthen its shipping sector and become more self-reliant.
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Gadkari says to shift from petrol, diesel
Petrol and diesel vehicles may soon become a thing of the past, according to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who has strongly urged a shift towards...
Airlines cite shutdown risk from fuel costs
India’s airline industry has warned of severe financial stress due to rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, raising concerns that operations...
technology
‘Drishti’ satellite boosts India’s priv...
India’s private space sector has taken a big step forward with the successful launch of Mission ‘Drishti’, an advanced Earth observatio...
ChatGPT image tool sees surge in India
The latest image tool from OpenAI is seeing strong uptake, particularly in India, where users are quickly adopting it for both personal...
Netflix Clips boosts content discovery
Netflix has introduced a new feature called “Clips” to make it easier for users to discover content on its mobile a...
Smart TVs may be tracking your viewing h...
Many smart TVs today come with a feature that can track what you are watching, often without you realising it. This...
Apple Inc. plans ‘Ultra’ iPhone, Mac...
Apple Inc. could soon introduce a new “Ultra” category for its devices, signalling a bigger push into the premium s...
WhatsApp scraps 9,400 accounts for scam ...
WhatsApp has banned 9,400 accounts linked to “digital arrest” scams in India since January 2026, the Central govern...
health
Eli Lilly flags fake Mounjaro sales in India
Eli Lilly has raised an alert in India after fake versions of its diabetes and weight-loss drug Mounjaro were found being sold illegally.
The wa...
Canada approves first generic Ozempic by Dr Reddy’s
In a move that could make diabetes treatment more affordable, Canada has approved the first generic version of the widely used drug Ozempic. The ...
West Bengal sees record 92.4% voter turnout
West Bengal witnessed an impressive turnout of voters in the 2026 Assembly elections, with around 92.4% of eligible voters casting their votes. T...
lifestyle
Raghu Rai leaves behind a timeless visual legacy
India continues to remember Raghu Rai, with tributes pouring in from photographers, artists, and public figures who cred...
Gautam Adani marks anniversary with Kedarnath visit
Gautam Adani marked a personal milestone by visiting the sacred Kedarnath Temple with his wife Priti...
Diljit Dosanjh teaches Bhangra on Fallon show
Diljit Dosanjh gave fans a memorable moment during his latest appearance on The Tonight Show Starrin...
Prada launches Kolhapuri sandals, supports artisans
Italian luxury brand Prada has introduced a new sandal collection inspired by India’s traditional Ko...
Veteran actor Bharat Kapoor dies at 80 in Mumbai
Veteran actor Bharat Kapoor has died at the age of 80 in Mumbai after suffering serious health compl...
national
Election counting show major shifts across states
Vote counting for the 2026 Assembly elections is in full swing across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, and early trends are...
AIIMS Delhi rolls out portable MRI for ICU use
In a major boost to critical care, AIIMS Delhi has rolled out India’s first portable MRI system, allowing doctors to scan patients without shifti...
India tests instant disaster alert system
Many people across India were surprised when their phones suddenly buzzed with a loud “extremely severe” alert message. The unexpected notificati...
Noida International Airport starts on June 15
After years of planning and construction, Noida International Airport is finally ready to take off, with commercial flight operations set to begi...
Repolling in 15 Bengal booths after irregularities
Voting had to be conducted again in 15 polling booths across two Assembly constituencies in West Bengal after the Election Commission of India fl...
Centre updates citizenship rules, eases OCI process
The Centre has introduced new changes to India’s citizenship rules, with a focus on making the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) system simpler whi...
opinion
Life of a Peace Dove
Towering mountains, turbulent seas
Rugged terrains, windswept fields,
I fly up there and beyond these
Looking for calm, they call me the dove
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From Nayanar to Vijayan, Sabarimala Row Sparks Credibility
The ongoing Sabarimala gold scam, which has sent shockwaves through Kerala’s political and religious spheres, inevitably recalls a controversial ...
A Hug, a Kiss, and Kerala in Shock: How Saji Cherian Broke the Rules
Whether by coincidence or calculation, the episode showcased Kerala’s shifting political grammar
By Arun M Nair
In Kerala’s high-voltage po...
Kerala’s Fiscal Paradox: How Bottles and Tickets Keep the State Afloat
By Arun M Nair
Thiruvananthapuram: Behind the enviable social indicators of Kerala lies an unusual revenue model. Liquor queues and lottery coun...
Will Trump Turn the Screws on Adani to Corner Modi?
BY BYRON NEALE
Donald Trump has rarely tolerated losing face. And yet, that’s exactly where he finds himself in the escalating standoff with Ind...
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India dismisses Nepal objection to Lipulekh route
India has rejected Nepal’s objection to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh Pass, calling the claims unjustified. It said the route has...
SC grants anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in an Assam FIR case. He is protected from arrest while investigation ...
Bengaluru rains claim 8 lives in wall collapse
At least eight people died after a wall collapsed near Bowring Hospital in Bengaluru during heavy rain and strong winds. The victims were reporte...
world news
Iran offers 14-point peace plan, Trump doubtful
Iran has come forward with a 14-point plan in an effort to ease tensions with the United States, offering a possible path to end the ongoing conf...
‘Drishti’ satellite boosts India’s private space missions
India’s private space sector has taken a big step forward with the successful launch of Mission ‘Drishti’, an advanced Earth observation satellit...
Donald Trump warns of 25% tariffs on EU cars
U.S. President Donald Trump has signalled a sharp escalation in trade tensions with the European Union, warning that tariffs on European cars and...