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T. Veena, daughter of ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, appears before ED for questioning in CMRL pay-off case

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:23
This is the first time Veena is appearing before ED at its office in the probe linked to allegations that CMRL made payments amounting to ₹2.78 crore to her now-defunct IT firm Exalogic without receiving any services in return
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CMRL pay-off case involving ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter T. Veena | Explained

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:20
Income Tax Interim Settlement Board in 2023 found that T. Veena and her now-defunct company Exalogic Solutions had received monthly payments from CMRL despite there being no evidence of any services given in return. A probe by Serious Fraud Investigation Office revealed fictitious cash expenses of about ₹182 crore over a span of 15 years, allegedly used by CMRL to bribe various persons
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How everyday Kerala is being reimagined in an award-nominated illustration series

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:19
llustrator Mohammed Sajid’s portrait series is in contention at the AOI World Illustration Awards 2026, spotlighting fish sellers, flower vendors, postmen and other familiar faces of Kerala’s streets
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Tamil Nadu’s consumption of petrol, diesel reaching point of stagnation: White Paper

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:13
The document attributed the development to improving fuel efficiency, the growing adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles, and the shift of freight traffic patterns.
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Chennai Metrowater promises permanent piped water supply to Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar residents

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 08:08
The Hindu recently reported that the residents’ 50-year struggle for drinking water had worsened this summer
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Telegram challenges Centre’s order that temporarily blocks its use

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 07:56
The court agreed to hear the matter on an urgent basis after the advocate raised the same matter during another hearing; Justice Tejas Karia is scheduled to hear the matter
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RSS alleges petrol bomb attack at its Ranchi office

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 07:56
‘Parts of two glass bottles were found from the spot. A team of FSL has been called to ascertain the contents of the bottles,’ said Ranchi SSP Rakesh Ranjan
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Nedumangadu child murder case: Kerala HC registers suo motu petition to probe child abuse, welfare system failures

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 07:55
Court orally inquires about reasons behind ‘inaction’ of District Child Protection Officer despite information of alleged abuse from the child’s grandmother
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Tamil Nadu’s own-tax effort has ‘collapsed’, says White Paper

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 20:10
Giving an account of how T.N.’s own tax revenue fared vis-à-vis 3 ‘peer States’ in last 5 years, the report says the SOTR-to-GSDP ratio declined from 5.93% to 5.45%, the ‘lowest in the State’s history and the steepest decline’ among the benchmarked States
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Supreme Court steps in to ensure ‘dignified life’ for octogenarian, visually impaired son

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 20:03
The top court takes suo motu cognisance of newspaper reports highlighting the dire conditions in which they are living
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Air Force ferrying NEET question papers by aircraft

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 20:01
Bundles flown to more than 20 locations across the country; papers delivered to several northern States, while dry runs were conducted at selected locations across southern India
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Delhi Police bust Pakistan-backed terror syndicate, seven held

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 19:42
Police say the network was functioning under the patronage of Pakistan’s ISI and was using Indians to further terror activities; police have arrested suspects from Uttar Pradesh and Punjab
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Empty rations and silent radios: the death of an Indian seafarer onboard Celestial Sea

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 19:34
The vessel’s problems encompass almost everything that Indian seafarers have faced in the last two-and-a-half months: Depleting supplies, problems with shipowners, distress calls not being attended to, rationing of food and water, long stressful days in the war zone, and the U.S. Navy’s hostile manoeuvres.
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Over-the-counter sale of cough syrup barred

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 19:30
Following the Drugs Rules amendment, lozenges, pills, and tablets for cough will still be available over the counter; 24 children in M.P. died after consuming adulterated cough syrup last year
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Congress Ministers hit back at DMK after facing persistent criticism for joining TVK-led govt.

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 19:28
Their joint statement says the DMK must accept the people’s verdict and continue its work as a responsible opposition party
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India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 19:27
Central India faces 63% deficit as monsoon’s first round loses momentum; govt. directs crop-wise contingency plans, puts around 200 districts under priority monitoring, orders weekly reviews
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Primed to treat: On Kerala and Nipah

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 19:22
The Kerala story in containing Nipah has lessons for pandemic preparedness
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