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Collector R. Revathi inspecting the cleaning drive in Thanjavur on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT A ‘Clean Thanjai’ campaign, aimed at cleaning up roads, traffic islands, parks, and other public places in Thanjavur Corporation limits was launched on Saturday. Collector R. Revathi inaugurated the campaign and inspected the cleaning drive along with V. Deepana…
Only twice has a team with four points in third place in the group not advanced, and both instances were at the U-20 World Cup | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP The expanded field of 48 teams at this year’s World Cup means that not only do the top two teams advance from each…
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representational image | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT Indicating that Kerala is likely to face power deficits in the coming months, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has sought approval for short-term power purchases to meet the peak demand, notably in the evening hours. In a petition before the State Electricity Regulatory Commission, the KSEB has…
Roughly once a week, a creature dead for tens of millions of years is introduced to science for the first time. Around 50 new dinosaur species are named every year — a pace the species might have struggled to match even at their peak in the Cretaceous period, between 145 and 66 million years ago. Steve…
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Namma Metro services will commence at 5 am from all terminal stations on all lines, instead of the regular Sunday service start time of 7 a.m., on June 21, 2026. | Photo Credit: File photo The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced special early morning services on June 21 in view of the…
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Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron reacts after receiving a red card during the World Cup Group D match against Turke in Santa Clara, near San Francisco,on June 19, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron became the first player to be issued a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth, getting sent…
Tamil Nadu | Southwest monsoon intensifies; heavy rain expected in more than 10 districts As the upper air circulation and trough area persists, heavy rain is expected to occur in more than ten districts around the Western Ghats area of Tamil Nadu from June 21, 2026. The latest weather bulletin from the Regional Meteorological Centre…
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Brazil’s Neymar Jr., Raphinha and Marquinhos during training session in New Jersey, U.S.A | Photo Credit: Imagn Images via REUTERS Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury and play for Brazil in its final World Cup group match, coach Carlo Ancelotti said. Neymar missed Brazil’s first two games of the tournament, including…
Heavy security arrangements were put in place across the national capital on Saturday as the Cockroach Janta Party holds its second protest at Jantar Mantar, with police deploying extensive surveillance and crowd-control measures, officials said. The protest began with heightened police presence, with supporters arriving from different parts of Delhi and neighbouring States. Authorities have…
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Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah run between the wickets during the 3rd ODI cricket match between India and Afghanistan, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on June 20, 2026 | Photo Credit: PTI Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bat against India in the third and final ODI on Saturday (June 20, 2026). India has…
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