Month: June 2026

Fragmented accountability: On the Taratala warehouse collapse in Kolkata

June 25, 2026 admin

In light of the Taratala warehouse collapse in Kolkata on June 24, the ability to erect a structure based on a reportedly flawed plan is reminiscent of West Bengal’s infamous Syndicate Raj. As per the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, an empanelled architect and a structural engineer must certify building plans. The corruption ranges from local cartels,…

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Pelvic Health Clinic launched at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre

June 25, 2026 admin

As part of the launch 13 children with special needs received assistive devices, including orthotics, wheelchairs and modified chairs, under the “Movement Mission” initiative at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre on June 25, 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A ‘Pelvic Health Clinic’ was inaugurated at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre on Thursday to promote specialised care…

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Consumers fret as rice prices shoot up

June 25, 2026 admin

Consumer activist T. Sadagopan say that if rice prices go up, the prices of dals, oils, and condiments too, will automatically increase. Despite comfortable rice stocks, consumers are fretting as rice prices have shot up in the retail market over the last ten days. The most consumed variety, white Ponni boiled rice, which is mostly BPT and Bapatla Ponni from Telangana and Karnataka, is priced between ₹71 and ₹100…

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Evert to miss Wimbledon after cancer recurrence

June 25, 2026 admin

Former Wimbledon singles champion Chris Evert. File. | Photo Credit: AP Tennis great Chris Evert will be absent from this year’s Wimbledon championships as she ‌is undergoing treatment following a recurrence of ovarian cancer. “I have ⁠already undergone surgery as the first step in my treatment and recovery, and ‌will begin chemotherapy in the coming…

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Three arrested in 2-BHK housing allotment scam in Hyderabad’s Alwal; 79 forged certificates seized

June 25, 2026 admin

Alwal police producing three accused in the case during a press meet in Hyderabad. Three persons were arrested by Alwal police for cheating nearly 100 families by promising them government 2-BHK houses and issuing forged allotment certificates. As many as 79 fake documents and three mobile phones used in the fraud were seized. The accused…

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Motorists, pedestrians have harrowing time on Karikkamkulam-Karaparamba stretch

June 25, 2026 admin

The daily traffic chaos at Karaparamba Junction in Kozhikode. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh Heightened commercial activity, unauthorised on-street parking, lane-discipline violations, and the absence of a traffic signal at Karaparamba Junction, an intersection of five roads, are giving a harrowing experience to motorists and pedestrians alike on the 800-metre stretch between Karikkamkulam and Karaparamba…

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India grapple with Sooryavanshi inclusion; focus on Samson, Kishan, Abhishek vs Ireland

June 25, 2026 admin

Accommodating teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the starting eleven will be the toughest riddle for the team management when India step into a new T20 era under Shreyas Iyer in the first of a two-match series against Ireland on Friday (June 26, 2026). There is heightened interest surrounding Sooryavanshi’s possible international debut after the 15-year-old’s…

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No sweat: Sinner optimistic after pre-Wimbledon exhibition match in London heat wave

June 25, 2026 admin

Italy’s Jannik Sinner in action. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is feeling optimistic about his Wimbledon title defense after sweating through an exhibition match in a heat wave on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) and confirming he underwent testing following his physical meltdown at the French Open. The Italian star hasn’t entered any…

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George Dockrell excited to test himself against ‘the best’

June 25, 2026 admin

Dockrell is one of the more experienced players in the Irish team. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Ireland men’s team is ushering in a new era in T20 cricket. Lorcan Tucker has taken over the captaincy from veteran Paul Stirling, and the team is in the process of creating a “new identity”. But Ireland…

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Verstappen seeking home boost with Red Bull upgrades

June 25, 2026 admin

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen arrives ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Four-time world champion Max Verstappen heads into his Red Bull team’s home Austrian Grand Prix this weekend boosted by a major upgrade package and seeking his first win of the season and a record-extending fifth win at the event….

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