Month: June 2026

BJP accuses Congress-led govt. in Kerala of promoting alcohol consumption

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BJP accuses Congress-led govt. in Kerala of promoting alcohol consumption

Senior National Spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Sudhanshu Trivedi. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday (June 26, 2026) accused the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala of promoting alcohol consumption by proposing to slash taxes on low-alcohol beverages. At a media briefing, BJP MP and…

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Nation

EU to refuse military-age Ukrainian men refugee protection

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EU to refuse military-age Ukrainian men refugee protection

European Union’s Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The EU on Friday (June 26, 2026) proposed stopping granting Ukrainian men of fighting age refugee protection to settle in the bloc, while extending the right beyond 2027 for others from the country. Brussels said the change follows a request from Kyiv, whose…

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Youths displaying dangerous weapons in reels to face harsh police action

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Youths displaying dangerous weapons in reels to face harsh police action

A few youths, who had made reels displaying dangerous weapons, and posted them in social media are under the police scanner. Madurai District Police have booked seven cases under the provisions of Arms Act, 1959 and are on the lookout for those persons. In a drive against online rowdyism, Madurai District Police on Thursday booked…

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Watch: Venezuela earthquake: death toll shoots to 589, several countries to the rescue

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Watch: Venezuela earthquake: death toll shoots to 589, several countries to the rescue

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela rose to 589, with 2,980 injured, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said early on Friday, June 26. Rescuers were boosted by international teams, as they raced to find survivors beneath collapsed buildings. India too has stepped in to help, with two Indian Air Force C-17s taking-off with…

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National inter-State athletics: Shirse wins hurdles; Chithravel qualifies for Asian Games

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National inter-State athletics: Shirse wins hurdles; Chithravel qualifies for Asian Games

Chithravel won the triple jump gold with an effort of 16.92m and also made the cut for the Asiad. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT National record holder Tejas Shirse kept his composure to win the men’s 110m hurdles title at the National inter-State athletics championships at the Kalinga Stadium here on Friday. Shirse, who achieved…

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Sports

Cyberabad Police, SCSC hold anti-drug awareness session for youth on International Day Against Drug Abuse

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Youths displaying dangerous weapons in reels to face harsh police action

HYDERABAD Cyberabad Police and the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC) organised the fourth edition of Coffee with a Cop on Friday, bringing together students and young professionals for an interactive session on drug abuse awareness and resilience to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Held at Inorbit Mall, Mindspace, the…

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FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 | Argentina likely to shuffle its pack for final group game against Jordan

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FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 | Argentina likely to shuffle its pack for final group game against Jordan

Argentina’s forward Nico Paz takes part in a training session at the Sporting KC Training Centre in Kansas City on June 23, 2026, during the 2026 World Cup football tournament. | Photo Credit: AFP Lionel Scaloni has changed little so far at this World Cup. Between Argentina’s first two matches, the coach made only one…

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Bell and Trott lent me their bats; and I said, my gosh, I would like to make a comeback: Dennis Amiss

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Bell and Trott lent me their bats; and I said, my gosh, I would like to make a comeback: Dennis Amiss

Dennis Amiss scored the first ODI hundred in history. He introduced the helmet to cricket. And he had a penchant for turning his hundreds into bigger hundreds (of his 11 Test centuries, eight went past 150). Excerpts from an exclusive interview Amiss gave The Hindu at the Edgbaston Golf Club in Birmingham: How did the…

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