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The Chief Minister and the HRD Minister pledged stronger enforcement and rehabilitation, as the BJP State chief pointed to tighter checks at ports

A generous donation from Snap CEO Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr is bringing immense relief to over 261,000 Californians. Their multimillion-dollar gift, channeled through Undue Medical Debt, has wiped out a staggering $550 million in medical debt. This initiative targets low-income families and those facing severe financial hardship, allowing them to focus on health and well-being rather than crippling bills.

The top court Bench headed by Justice Ujjal Bhuyan closed criminal proceedings in the culpable homicide case after noting that two of the three accused persons have died during the pendency of the appeal

Cites HC verdict on Thiruvananthapuram councillors

Ben Stokes made a triumphant return to Test cricket, achieving a historic all-round milestone of over 7,000 runs and 250 wickets, a feat matched only by Jacques Kallis. His impactful bowling display against New Zealand, including a crucial breakthrough and four wickets, revitalized England's efforts after a challenging start. This performance followed a brief suspension for a curfew breach, showcasing Stokes' immediate influence on the field.

To focus on a particular category of grievances during each session

Eight individuals arrested in connection with the alleged theft of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple donations have been remanded to judicial custody until June 29. Investigators have recovered nearly Rs 80 lakh believed to be linked to the embezzled funds. Preliminary findings suggest six of the accused, employed by a bank's outsourced cash management agency, were directly involved in counting the donations when the alleged misappropriation occurred.

In a statement, CPI(M) Tamil Nadu Politburo member K. Balakrishnan alleged the management had housed young women workers from other States in hostel accommodation under exploitative conditions and made them work until midnight, leading to the incident

Post Bihar SIR, its voters' list was pruned by nearly 65 lakh amid allegations by the Opposition and activists that the poll authority was working at the behest of the BJP to disenfranchise citizens for want of documents

A 1992 batch IAS officer Sanjay Jaju has been preferred in spite of presence of two of his batchmates, Jayesh Ranjan and Vikas Raj, owing primarily to his stint in the central services since the formation of Telangana State without any connection whatsoever with the previous BRS government

Rescue operations are being carried out for the third consecutive day at the site of the accident, by NDRF, Indian Army, Kolkata Police and other agencies

Mr. Shah said that the value of the drugs seized between 2004 and 2014 was approximately ₹40,000 crore, whereas the value of the drugs seized between 2014 and 2026 is approximately ₹1.84 lakh crore

Jayarajan alleges that police cases are being registered against social media users and that Meta has removed posts critical of Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan under Information Technology Act section

Team India has triumphed at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026, topping the medal standings with an impressive 24 medals, including seven golds. Young talents shone across rifle and pistol disciplines, securing victories in individual, mixed, and team events. This remarkable achievement underscores India's growing prowess in world shooting, with the NRAI crediting effective grassroots programs for the widespread success.

For more than a decade, these Kolkatans have spent their weekends driving towards cyclones, thunderstorms and towering storm cells. Armed with weather models, radar imagery and cameras, the Kolkata Cloud Chasers pursue Bengal’s most dramatic weather events in search of photographs, data and a feeling they say cannot be bought.

“PM Modi is today among the longest-serving leaders in independent India. When he assumed office [in 2014], the PM spoke of regional cooperation and demonstrated an interest in improving relations with neighbouring countries. Those gestures generated hope across South Asia,” said the Mirwaiz

Shreyas Iyer is set to lead India's T20I side against Ireland, marking a significant return to the national setup with added captaincy responsibility. Head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed confidence in Iyer's leadership, while the new skipper emphasized building a supportive and fun team culture. Iyer urged his teammates to play fearlessly and with belief, aiming to usher in a new era for the team.

Former The Hindu BusinessLine journalist Vinay Kamath reflects on seeing his book on Titan’s journey transformed into one of 2026’s streaming successes