Kollam City Police have launched a month-long anti-drug drive to strengthen awareness against drug abuse and encourage public participation in prevention efforts across the city. The campaign, reported on June 17, comes as Kerala continues to focus on anti-narcotics awareness, enforcement and early intervention to protect students and young people from substance abuse. Awareness Drive To Focus On Youth Safety

Modi-Trump G7 Bilateral Talks Put India-US Ties Under Spotlight The Modi-Trump G7 bilateral talks are important because they come at a time when India-US ties are under pressure, but both countries still need cooperation on trade, defence, technology, and global security. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump’s bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on June 17, 2026, has become one of the most c

A NetJets business aircraft crashed on a Texas highway near Laredo, killing at least one person as motorists rushed to rescue passengers from the burning wreckage. NetJets Aircraft Crashes On Texas Highway A business jet crashed onto a highway in Texas late on June 16, leaving at least one person dead and prompting a quick rescue effort by passing motorists. The aircraft, identified as a Cessna Citation Latitude twin-engine jet, came down on Lo

Complaint Against HC Mahadevappa Sparks Karnataka Cabinet Buzz A corruption complaint against Congress MLA HC Mahadevappa has added a new political twist ahead of Karnataka’s expected cabinet expansion.   HC Mahadevappa Complaint Puts Karnataka Cabinet Hopes In Focus A complaint seeking an independent probe into alleged corruption and irregularities involving Karnataka Congress

Sanjay Raut Claims Bid To Lure Shiv Sena UBT MPs Amid Split Buzz Shiv Sena (UBT) faces fresh split buzz after Sanjay Raut alleged a bid to lure party MPs with money offers. Political Tension Rises In Shiv Sena UBT Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has alleged that attempts are being made to lure Members of Parliament from the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, adding fresh tension to Maharashtra politics amid speculation over a possi

Velachery–Tambaram Road To Be Named After Major Mukund Varadharajan The Velachery–Tambaram High Road in Chennai is set to be named after Major Mukund Varadharajan, the Indian Army officer who was killed in action and later honoured with the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award. The Tambaram Corporation Council has approved a resolution to name the 16-km

Tamil Nadu True Debt Burden Pegged At Rs 13.18 Lakh Crore In White Paper Tamil Nadu’s latest White Paper on state finances has pegged the state’s “true debt burden” at Rs 13.18 lakh crore, after including contingent liabilities, guarantees, and obligations linked to public sector undertakings. The report, released by Finance Minister N Marie Wilson on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, covers the five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26. It said Tamil Nadu’s fi

CM Naidu Invites Singapore Investors To Back Andhra Growth Plans Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has invited Singapore investors to partner with the state’s next phase of growth, highlighting opportunities in Amaravati development, startups, technology, manufacturing, and future industries. During his Singapore visit, Naidu reached out to startup founders, ve

Annamalai’s Migrant Worker Registry Demand Sparks Fresh Tamil Nadu Political Debate Tamil Nadu has witnessed a fresh political debate after K Annamalai raised concerns over the need for better monitoring of migrant workers entering the state for employment. His comments came after recent crime cases involving accused persons from other states, prompting him to call for a proper registry and verification system. The issue has drawn attention because Ann

PM Modi Reaches Evian For G7 Summit, India To Raise Global South Concerns Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Evian, France, on Tuesday to take part in the G7 Summit, marking India’s continued presence at one of the world’s most important diplomatic platforms. After reaching Evian, PM Modi said he was looking forward to engaging with global leaders a

Sharad Pawar’s Congress Merger Idea Returns Amid Opposition Strain Sharad Pawar’s old idea of regional parties moving closer to the Congress has returned to the political debate as the Opposition looks for stronger unity. While a formal merger of parties like TMC or NCP with Congress appears difficult, closer alliances and seat-sharing may become the more practical route against the BJP.  

DMK-Congress Rift Deepens After Murasoli Attack On Rahul Gandhi The political tension between the DMK and Congress has intensified after the DMK’s official mouthpiece, Murasoli, sharply criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the INDIA bloc unity and the recent Tamil Nadu alliance fallout. The issue has added fresh pressure on opposition unity, especially in Tamil Nadu politics. DMK Questions Congress Over Alliance Politics

SCCL Coal Row: Kishan Reddy Seeks Probe Into Stock Gap Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has sought a detailed inquiry into reports of a major coal stock discrepancy at SCCL in Telangana. The issue involves around 40 lakh tonnes of coal, reportedly worth ₹1,600 crore, and has raised concerns over public sector accountability and inventory management. SCCL Coal Row: Kishan Reddy Seeks Probe Into Stock Gap Union Coal Minister G K

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Unfinished After Trump’s Big Claim A new diplomatic twist has emerged in the US-Iran nuclear row after US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran had agreed never to pursue a nuclear weapon. However, Tehran has taken a more careful position, saying that the understanding is only an early step and that a final agreement has not yet been completed. The deve

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; }tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; }tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Shallow 6.7 Quake in Indonesia Triggers Panic and Tsunami Warnings A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia near Palu in Central Sulawesi on June