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Thiruvananthapuram, June 24: Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Wednesday wrote to Chief Minister V D Satheesan, urging immediate steps to bring home the mortal remains of Arjun, a Kerala worker who died in the Qatar blast. Arjun, a native of Kozhikode district, died after an explosion at an industrial facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday night, June 21, 2026. The in

Mukesh Ambani’s quote on entrepreneurship highlights a powerful lesson from his father, Dhirubhai Ambani: real entrepreneurs must learn to figure things out on their own. The message continues to inspire young founders, business owners, and professionals who want to build something independently. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, once shared a key piece of advice he received from his father, Dhirubhai Amban

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has questioned Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu over the whereabouts of Gade Sai Krishna, a Vijayawada youth whose disappearance has triggered serious public concern and political debate. Jagan Raises Questions Over Sai Krishna Case Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded clarity from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu over the Sai

R Madhavan received the Padma Shri at the Padma Awards 2026 ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on June 23. The actor was honoured by President Droupadi Murmu, while his respectful greeting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi became a memorable moment from the event. R Madhavan Receives Padma Shri At Padma Awards 2026 Actor R Madhavan was conferred with the Padma Shri during the second Civil Investitur

The Madras High Court, in a ruling delivered on June 17, said AI tools cannot be treated as a replacement for qualified teachers in legal education. A Division Bench of Justices S.M. Subramaniam and N. Senthilkumar made the observation while setting aside relief earlier granted to law students who had fallen short of the mandatory attendance requirement prescribed under Bar Council of India rules. Court Highlights Import

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

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J opener, giving the defending champions a strong start to the tournament. Lionel Messi started Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in style, scoring a brilliant hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria in their Group J opener in Kansas City on Wednesday, June 17. The Argentina captain, playing his 200th intern

Parents and students in Kalaburagi have demanded urgent safety action after ceiling plaster collapsed inside a classroom at a Government Girls Pre-University College, injuring five students and raising fresh concerns about the condition of the building. The incident happened while classes were underway. Reports said more than 80 first-year PUC Commerce students were inside the classroom when a portion of the ceiling plaster suddenly fell.

Former India cricket captain and former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has approached the police in Kolkata over alleged defamatory and misleading posts circulated on social media. Ganguly filed the complaint on Monday, June 15, 2026, alleging that a Facebook page with millions of followers had been sharing content aimed at damaging his reputation. The complaint was submitted at Thakurpukur Police Station.

The University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, has secured the 7th rank in India and the first position in Karnataka in the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework ranking. This recognition under the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework gives UAS Bengaluru stronger visibility among agriculture-focused institutions in India. The latest ranking highlights the university’s role in agricultural education

Kerala has started the Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme to help women, students, daily workers and transgender persons reduce their regular transport expenses from June 15. The scheme allows eligible passengers to travel free of cost on selected KSRTC ordinary bus services. The government has introduced the move as a welfare step aimed at improving public transport access and supporting daily mobility across the state.

The Andhra Pradesh government is planning to release the next Mega DSC teacher recruitment notification in October 2026. The recruitment drive is expected to open fresh opportunities for candidates waiting for teaching jobs in government schools across the state. School Education Secretary Kona Sashidhar said the notification will be issued as per the government’s job calendar. He also said an action plan has been prepared to conduct the examinations in December 2026.

Kerala Nipah Update: Kozhikode Strengthens Health Watch After New Case Kerala has increased health surveillance in Kozhikode after a fresh Nipah virus case was reported in the district. The patient, a 43-year-old man from the Kozhikode region, is undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. Health officials have started contact tracing and field-level monitoring in the affected area. The move is part of the state’s precautionary response

A fresh row has emerged in Karnataka after Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Mutalik criticised writer KS Bhagawan over his statement linked to Lord Rama. Mutalik said such public remarks should not affect religious sentiments or weaken social harmony. Karnataka Lord Rama Remark Row: Mutalik Reacts To KS Bhagawan Statement Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Mutalik has criticised writer KS Bhagawan over a recent statement related to Lord Rama. Mutalik said public figur

Kerala health officials have stepped up precautionary monitoring in Kozhikode after a 43-year-old man was placed under observation for suspected Nipah infection. Authorities have clarified that the case remains only suspected at this stage and final confirmation from the National Institute of Virology in Pune is still awaited. Health officials are closely monitoring the patient’s contacts and have advised the public to remain alert, follow hygiene precautions and seek medical help