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- Defence Minister unveils revised financial powers for armed forces to boost operational autonomy
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. | Photo Credit: ANI Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (June 4, 2026) revised the financial powers of the defence forces by altering the framework for the Delegation of Financial Powers for Defence Services, including for medical and works projects. The move aims to enhance operational efficiency, accelerate procurement, and… - Dug-up roads for UGD work leaves Thoothukudi residents struggling
Underground drainage work going on at Paulpandi Nagar in Thoothukudi on Thursday. | Photo Credit: RAJESH N The delay in completion of the fourth phase of Underground Drainage System (UGDS) work in Thoothukudi Corporation has irked the residents, as a road dug up for the project in ward 17 is forcing the residents to take…Read More “Dug-up roads for UGD work leaves Thoothukudi residents struggling” »
- Nepal Foreign Minister to visit India from June 5
Nepal’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Nepal’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal will visit India from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar, the government said on Thursday (June 4, 2026). Mr. Khanal’s visit comes amid a controversy triggered by Nepal Prime…Read More “Nepal Foreign Minister to visit India from June 5” »
- Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
Hezbollah on Thursday (June 4, 2026) rejected the latest ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and the Lebanese government, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal. The announcement came as Israeli strikes killed at least four people, according to local authorities, and a UN peacekeeper was killed in the crossfire. West Asia war LIVE on June 4, 2026…Read More “Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon” »
- Birds, Nature and environmental consciousness at C. Raheem’s 25th book launch
Environmental consciousness and human sensitivity to Nature became key topics of discussion at the launch of environmentalist C. Raheem’s book, Nammude Pakshikal, at the Forest Central Library in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. Filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan spoke about human culture and mythological themes, referring to the Ramayana, which originates in Nature and the wilderness. He expressed concern…Read More “Birds, Nature and environmental consciousness at C. Raheem’s 25th book launch” »
- WFI suspends five wrestlers over fake birth certificates; referee commission member showcaused
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Thursday (June 4, 2026) suspended five wrestlers, including U20 Asian Championship trails winner Deepanshu, for four years after their birth certificates were found to be fake during a verification exercise in its crackdown on age fraud in the sport. Deepanshu, who had won the men’s freestyle 65kg event… - Proposal to raise district courts’ pecuniary jurisdiction sparks debate in legal fraternity
The proposal to enhance the pecuniary jurisdiction of Delhi’s district courts from ₹2 crore to ₹20 crore has triggered a legal and institutional debate within the national capital’s legal fraternity. While district court lawyers are backing the move, the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) is questioning both its rationale and implementation. Currently, civil disputes… - Whoever plays at No. 3 will be given a long rope, says ten Doeschate
Ryan ten Doeschate. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: K.R. DEEPAK The position of No. 3 in India’s Test team has been like a revolving door for the past couple of years. As many as seven players have batted there since January 2024. India’s previous red-ball assignment against South Africa was an apt microcosm of the…Read More “Whoever plays at No. 3 will be given a long rope, says ten Doeschate” »
- Bangladesh says it foiled multiple attempts by India to force people into the country
Around 250 men, women, and children with luggage wait beside the BSF checkpost at the Hakimpur border outpost on the road towards Bangladesh, in North 24 Parganas. FIle | Photo Credit: ANI Bangladesh said on Thursday (June 4, 2026) it had foiled several attempts by India to force people into the country over the previous…Read More “Bangladesh says it foiled multiple attempts by India to force people into the country” »
- Afghan skipper Shahidi calls for more Test opportunities
Afghanistan Test team captain Hashmatullah Shahidi at New Chandigarh on Thursday. | Photo Credit: R.V. MOORTHY Eight summers ago, Afghanistan entered the Test fold with a game against India at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Since that momentous occasion, which although ended in a thumping innings defeat, the Afghans have gone on to feature…Read More “Afghan skipper Shahidi calls for more Test opportunities” »