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Mumbai’s Air India Building Gets New Role Mumbai’s iconic Air India Building at Nariman Point has officially moved into Maharashtra government control after a ₹1,601 crore acquisition. The sea-facing 23-storey tower, built in 1974, has been one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks and was earlier known as Air India’s headquarters. The transfer was completed between Air India Assets Holding Li

N. Ravi’s Media Freedom Call Puts Focus Back On Free Press Veteran journalist N. Ravi has said that this is the time to create an ideal environment for media freedom, bringing fresh focus to the role of independent journalism in India’s democracy. His message comes at a time when public trust, editorial independence and responsible news reporting are again part of a larger national discussion.

Government Focuses On Village Students Tamil Nadu’s Higher Education Minister has said the State government’s goal is to ensure that every eligible student in every village is able to pursue higher education. The statement highlights the government’s larger focus on access, inclusion and equal opportunity in colleges and universities. The message is especially important for rural students, f

Historic First For St Stephen’s St Stephen’s College, one of Delhi University’s most recognised institutions, is set to appoint Professor Susan Elias as its first woman principal in its 145-year history. She is expected to take charge from June 1 and will become the 14th principal of the college. Her appointment is being seen as a major milestone for gender representation in leadership roles at top In

Goa is set for unstable weather on June 2 and 3 as IMD issued a yellow alert, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds while monsoon conditions strengthen near Kerala. Goa Under Yellow Alert For June 2-3 The India Meteorological Department, Panaji, has issued a yellow alert for Goa on June 2 and June 3. The warning comes as conditions are becoming favourable for the further advance of

Chola Records Return To Focus The Leiden copper plates, also known as the Anaimangalam copper plates, are among the most important written records of the Chola period. Their return to India has renewed interest in Tamil heritage, ancient inscriptions and the administrative strength of the Chola Empire. These plates are not merely inscriptions. They are historical documents that show how the Cholas recorded land grants, royal orders,

World Cup Fever Returns To India The FIFA World Cup 2026 may be hosted in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but the excitement will strongly echo across India. The tournament will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with 48 teams competing in 104 matches, making it the biggest edition in World Cup history. For Indian football fans, the World Cup is not just an international sporting event. It is a celebration that returns every f

Dispute Over Goats In Mira Road Society Tension was reported at Poonam Cluster housing society in Mira Road near Mumbai after some residents objected to goats being kept on the society premises ahead of Bakri Eid, which falls on May 28, 2026. The disagreement reportedly began earlier this week and later escalated after videos of arguments and protests started circulating on social media. The issue gained at

Byju Raveendran Sentenced In Singapore Case Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran has reportedly been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court in a contempt of court case. The matter is connected to allegations that he failed to follow court directions related to asset disclosure and legal proceedings. Reports also said the court directed him to surrender and pay costs of S$90,000. The development has once again brought Byju’s legal troubles into the spot

Thane Hospital Performs Robotic Gall Bladder Telesurgery A hospital in Thane has successfully performed one of the city’s first robotic telesurgeries for gall bladder removal, marking an important step in India’s medical technology sector. The procedure, known as robotic cholecystectomy, was conducted at Tieten Medicity Hospital using the indigenously developed Mizzo Endo 4000 robotic surgical system. The surgery was carried out through a secure 5G-enabled net

Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnics See Strong Placement Growth Government polytechnic colleges in Tamil Nadu have recorded a strong placement trend this year, highlighting the growing demand for diploma students in technical and vocational sectors. According to officials, one major reason behind the near-total placement performance is the practical nature of diploma courses. These programmes are designed to give students hands-on training, trade-specific knowledge

CM Yogi Issues Bakrid Guidelines Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued fresh Bakrid guidelines ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026 on May 25, 2026, directing officials to maintain peace, public order and smooth traffic movement across the state. During a review meeting in Lucknow, the Chief Minister clearly instructed that animal sacrifice should not be allowed in public places and religious activities mus

Supreme Court Reaffirms Equal Rights The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that daughters have equal right to inheritance under Hindu law. The ruling makes it clear that a daughter is a legal heir to her father’s share in property and cannot be denied her claim because of gender. This strengthens the principle of equality in family property matters and reminds families that sons and daughters must be treated e

Amma Canteens Set For Upgrade Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has directed officials to improve Amma Canteens across the state after complaints over poor maintenance, ageing kitchen equipment and declining food quality. The government has asked authorities to refurbish canteen buildings, upgrade kitchen infrastructure, buy additional cooking vessels and ensure that food served to the public remains clean, tasty and consistent. The move brings fresh focus to one of

Bengaluru Transport Operators Worry Over WFH Impact Bengaluru’s employee transport operators have raised concern over the growing discussion around work-from-home policies, warning that any major increase in remote work could affect thousands of livelihoods connected to the sector. The Karnataka State Travel Operators’ Association said the employee transport industry continues to support lakhs of jobs across India and plays a key role in serving IT companies,