Month: June 2026

Sharmila accuses ECI of acting in BJP’s interest over Meenakshi Natarajan nomination

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Sharmila accuses ECI of acting in BJP’s interest over Meenakshi Natarajan nomination

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Y. S. Sharmila. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Y. S. Sharmila on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of working hand in glove with the BJP leadership “to trample upon the democratic values built over years”. From…

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In Bengaluru, a garbage crisis deepens

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In Bengaluru, a garbage crisis deepens

Garbage dumped by the roadside on Magadi Road in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Bengaluru’s lack of an effective waste management system has spilled over from inside its homes onto the streets, becoming a sore point for its citizens. The city’s garbage crisis can be witnessed every day, specifically through the unscientific garbage logistics,…

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Skin and hair procedures by dental practitioners, unauthorised treatments without qualified dermatologists flagged in Hyderabad

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Skin and hair procedures by dental practitioners, unauthorised treatments without qualified dermatologists flagged in Hyderabad

Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) during inspections found that Traya Hairloss Solutions offered treatment for hair loss through online consultations without proper clinical registration and in the absence of qualified dermatologists. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Skin and hair treatments offered allegedly without qualified dermatologists, aesthetic procedures (related to skin and hair) performed by dental practitioners, and…

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Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be ‘violated’ as China ends coast guard patrol

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Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be ‘violated’ as China ends coast guard patrol

Taiwan said this week that three passing merchant ships in the area were “harassed” by the Chinese coast guard which asked them for information about their point of origin and destination and claimed jurisdiction. File | Photo Credit: Reuters “Taiwan’s maritime sovereignty cannot be “violated” by ⁠Chinese efforts to create a false impression of jurisdiction,”…

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BJP demands probe into new garbage tenders in Bengaluru

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BJP demands probe into new garbage tenders in Bengaluru

The new garbage tenders for Bengaluru led to the first face-off between the new Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashok on Wednesday. While Mr. Ashok lodged a complaint with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Karnataka Lokayukta alleging a “₹39,000 Crore scam with a ₹10,000 Crore kickback” in the…

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Philippine town seeks immediate airlift of food to ease hunger in quake-hit villages

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Philippine town seeks immediate airlift of food to ease hunger in quake-hit villages

People on motorcycles pass by a collapsed structure after an earthquake in General Santos, Philippines. | Photo Credit: AP The Mayor of a southern Philippine town that was devastated by a powerful earthquake pleaded on Thursday (June 11, 2026) for helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in several landslide-isolated villages. The 7.8 magnitude…

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Police arrest several unruly fans outside NBA Finals venue in New York

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Police arrest several unruly fans outside NBA Finals venue in New York

Police officers detain a person as fans gather on the day of Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, near Madison Square Garden in New York City, U.S. on June 10, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Police arrested several unruly fans near Madison Square Garden in New…

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Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here’s where prices, availability stand

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Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here’s where prices, availability stand

A view of the Toronto stadium. | Photo Credit: Reuters The World Cup starts on Thursday (June 11, 2026), and FIFA is charging record prices at the 11 stadiums in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada. FIFA is using dynamic pricing and has repeatedly raised the prices since tickets first went…

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Ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi’s daughter T. Veena seeks postponement of ED questioning in CMRL pay-off case

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Ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi’s daughter T. Veena seeks postponement of ED questioning in CMRL pay-off case

T. Veena, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, is unlikely to appear before the Kochi zonal office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning on Friday (June 12, 2026) in connection with the alleged money-laundering case linked to the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) pay-off. She has sought postponement of appearance citing…

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Stock markets drop in early trade on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, rising oil prices

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Stock markets drop in early trade on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, rising oil prices

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 358.54 points to 73,624.64 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 117 points to 23,098.30. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early deals on Thursday (June 11, 2026), tracking weak trends in global equities and rising crude oil prices…

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