Month: June 2026

Greek police arrest a Palestinian man on suspicion of planning attacks

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Greek police arrest a Palestinian man on suspicion of planning attacks

Police on the Greek island of Crete on Sunday (June 7, 2026) arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man on suspicion of planning “terrorist” attacks and belonging to the militant group Hamas. Police said in a brief statement the man is also under investigation for traveling abroad to undergo training. Searches in homes in both Crete and…

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South Korea’s President orders probe into ballot shortage issue

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South Korea’s President orders probe into ballot shortage issue

South Korean protesters demanding a rerun of the local elections due to a shortage of ballot papers stage a sit-in protest outside a ballot counting station in Seoul on June 7, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ​said on Sunday (June 7, 2026) that he ‌called for a thorough probe…

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Couple sentenced to death for rape and murder of girl in Bangladesh’s fastest trial

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Couple sentenced to death for rape and murder of girl in Bangladesh’s fastest trial

People shout slogans during a protest over alleged child rape in Dhaka on May 22, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP A court in Bangladesh on Sunday (June 7, 2026) sentenced a couple to death for the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl, delivering its verdict after just five days of hearings in what prosecutors…

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Thread by thread, Pochampally’s weavers bring a living tradition to Hyderabad

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Thread by thread, Pochampally’s weavers bring a living tradition to Hyderabad

Minister for Roads & Buildings and Cinematography, Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy inspecting a handloom stall at a three-day exhibition-cum-sale at Hitex in Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL The rhythmic clatter of a handloom rises above the chatter of visitors inside Hall No. 4 of the Hitex Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad. At the centre of…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown: Brazil targets title No. 6; Mexico hopes for a fine show

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown: Brazil targets title No. 6; Mexico hopes for a fine show

With the FIFA World Cup — hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico — starting on June 11, The Hindu begins its Countdown, analysing the 48 teams in the fray. Group A (Mexico, South Korea, Czechia and South Africa) The majestic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, where more than 114,000 people watched Diego Maradona’s…

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Why aren’t BJP leaders taking to streets with cylinders in protest now?: Congress’ dig over LPG price hike

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Why aren’t BJP leaders taking to streets with cylinders in protest now?: Congress’ dig over LPG price hike

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu New Delhi Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday (June 7, 2026) demanded to know why the government, despite its “grand claims” of diversifying fuel sources across 41 countries in response to the West Asia conflict, carried out one more hike in the price of…

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Coimbatore District Museum seeks additional space at Semmozhi Poonga to display more artefacts

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Coimbatore District Museum seeks additional space at Semmozhi Poonga to display more artefacts

Statues kept outside the Coimbatore District Museum at Semmozhi Poonga in Coimbatore. | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M. The Coimbatore District Museum, which was relocated to Semmozhi Poonga earlier this year, has sought additional space from the Coimbatore Corporation to display more pieces from its collection, museum officials said. The museum was shifted from the Nehru…

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No plans to privatise public health sector, says K.Muraleedharan

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No plans to privatise public health sector, says K.Muraleedharan

K. Muraleedharan | Photo Credit: ANI Refuting reports that the State government is planning to usher in privatisation in the public health sector, Health Minister K. Muraleedharan said that the State government only plans to make use of corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds of major corporates for the construction of new buildings in government hospitals….

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T20 MUMBAI | Ankur stars as Tigers stays in the semifinal hunt

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T20 MUMBAI | Ankur stars as Tigers stays in the semifinal hunt

Ankur Singh of Aakash Tigers MWS bowls a delivery during match 13 of the Men’s T20 Mumbai 2026 against ARCS Andheri at the Wankhade Stadium, Mumbai on 7 June 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Billed as a family affair, with Sarfaraz Khan leading Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs against younger brother Musheer Khan’s ARCS…

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I will inspect any school anytime without prior notice, warns Minister Rajmohan

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I will inspect any school anytime without prior notice, warns Minister Rajmohan

School Education Minister Rajmohan said he would visit and inspect any school across Tamil Nadu at any time without any prior notice. Speaking to the press here on Sunday, he said, “This should not be taken as a warning; rather, officials and teachers must view it as a sense of accountability.” “We must realise that…

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