Month: June 2026

Maharashtra to table ‘Women Farmers Empowerment Bill’ during upcoming Monsoon Session

June 12, 2026 admin

Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos The State government will introduce the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Bill, 2026, during the upcoming Monsoon Session of the Legislative Assembly beginning on June 22, seeking to grant women farmers independent legal recognition and improve their access to welfare schemes and institutional support, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced…

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Odisha CM announces free education from KG to PG in govt. institutions

June 12, 2026 admin

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurates the state-level Chief Minister Annapurna Yojana and various projects on the completion of 2 years of government at the IDCO exhibition ground, in Bhubaneswar on Friday, June 12, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday (June 12, 2026) announced that education from kindergarten…

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From Ancy Sojan and Shaili Singh to Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kuju: How camaraderie is elevating Indian athletics

June 12, 2026 admin

Even as cut-throat competition gives elite athletics meets an elevated status, tales of camaraderie pleasantly break the monotony by adding a human element to them. Enduring visuals of Mutaz Essa Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi sharing the men’s high jump gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Belgian steeplechaser Tim Van de Velde sacrificing his…

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Neymar’s last World Cup chance: Can Brazil’s new collective deliver a sixth title?

June 12, 2026 admin

It is difficult to be a Brazilian footballer. It is more difficult to be a talented Brazilian footballer. After the legendary Pele fired the South American nation to three World Cup triumphs in four editions (from 1958 to 1970), playing a leading role in at least two of those, every potentially great player who wears…

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No formal proposal yet, say senior NCP(SP) leaders amid buzz over merger with Congress

June 12, 2026 admin

Maharashtra Congress president Harshawardhan Sapkal said, “This is something our central leadership will look into. If asked, I will convey my opinion to the central leadership, as I have done in the past.” File | Photo Credit: ANI There is no formal proposal yet for the merger of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) with…

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ED arrests two former executives of Reliance Anil Ambani Group

June 12, 2026 admin

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday (June 12, 2026) arrested two former executives of the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Mumbai, officials said. The ED has taken transit remand of Sateesh Seth and Gautam Doshi, both of whom previously served as directors of Reliance Telecom Ltd., and…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Canada’s Larin salvages 1-1 draw against Bosnia in Group B opener

June 12, 2026 admin

Canada’s Cyle Larin (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides first goal of the game in the second half of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. | Photo Credit: AP Canada striker Cyle Larin came off the bench to grab a 1-1…

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Will bring Tatas to Bengal but land at Singur no longer belongs to govt., says Bengal CM

June 12, 2026 admin

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. File | Photo Credit: ANI West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday (June 12, 2026) said the government would bring the Tata Group back to the State. However, he added that the land at Singur on which Tata Motors had set up a car factory is no longer…

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Invisible tropical waves linked to extreme rainfall, says study

June 12, 2026 admin

A new study by researchers from the Advanced Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research, Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat), in collaboration with scientists from the UK Met Office and France, has identified a significant connection between tropical atmospheric waves and extreme rainfall events along India’s west coast. Published in Scientific Reports, the study reveals…

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Road, drainage works progressing along Palarivattom corridor

June 12, 2026 admin

Road and drainage restoration works being undertaken by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) along the stretch between Palarivattom and Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) International Stadium metro station are progressing, with officials of both the Kochi Corporation and KMRL inspecting the site on a daily basis. The laying of interlocking tiles has been completed over a short…

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