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HC Bench raises issue while considering a petition registered after reports of alleged ill treatment of residents at a shelter home, Punarjani in Thenmala, surfaced

Convocation ceremonies at ESI and Coimbatore Medical Colleges became a point of contention as film songs featuring actor Vijay and ruling TVK election campaign tunes blared. "Raavana Mavanda" and "Oru Pere Varalaru" from Vijay's upcoming film, alongside TVK campaign anthems, were played, drawing criticism for a perceived lack of discipline at government events. Netizens expressed dismay, calling the administration a "joke."

Since the IUML has become part of the Ministry, it will cooperate with the TVK in Assembly byelections, Lok Sabha elections, and local body polls, he says

BJP chief Nitin Nabin launched a three-day Punjab visit, emphasizing a vision for the state mirroring Maharaja Ranjit Singh's era. His tour, including prayers at the Golden Temple and a Jalandhar roadshow, signals intensified preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections. Nabin met with the Punjab BJP core committee to strategize on organizational strengthening and booth-level expansion, aiming to form a 'double-engine government' under PM Modi's leadership.

Authorities have implemented extensive security measures for the NEET re-exam on June 21, including a ban on Telegram and Indian Air Force involvement in transporting question papers. Over 13,500 CCTV cameras, 51,000 jammers, and AI surveillance are in place. Massive police and paramilitary forces are deployed, with stringent biometric verification and mock drills conducted to ensure a fair and secure examination process nationwide.

Speaking at the 25th convocation ceremony of Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru Engineering College, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar encourages them to become job creators rather than job seekers; a total of 1,336 students graduate in the academic year 2025-26

Union Home Minister lavishes praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says BJP and NDA will rule the country for many years to come; highlights Centre’s role in temple developments, military modernisation and farmers’ welfare

Addressing a press conference, Savitha says primary objective is to ensure a dignified and financially secure life for handloom weavers and handicraft artisans

Former TMC treasurer Aroop Biswas, and 10 rebel MLAs aligned with Ritabrata Banerjee, have written to the bank and the police to disallow any transaction in the party’s three accounts, which have about ₹440 crore funds

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the removal of the advisory will boost tourism in the State

He was the party’s original choice as the Leader of Opposition before a majority of MLAs sided with Ritabrata Banerjee

PM lays foundation for ₹25,016 crore coal gasification unit, ₹700 crore of rail infrastructure; says eastern India is becoming the gateway to progress; President’s in-laws’ village to be fully powered by solar power

Tej Pratap Yadav has lodged a police complaint against former aide Akash Yadav and the latter’s family members; he requested Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary to provide him with adequate security