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Eknath Shinde, Shrikant Shinde in Delhi amid ‘Operation Tiger’ buzz

Hindu - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:03
Sources close to Eknath Shinde said that the breakaway MPs from Shiv Sena (UBT) had submitted a letter to the Speaker’s office on June 16
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The best mangoes in South India, according to farmers who grow them

Hindu - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:02
We ask farmers across Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana one question: Which mango would you choose above all others? From Tamil Nadu’s Sappattai to Karnataka’s Appemidi, they reveal the fruits they cherish most — and why preserving heirloom mangoes matters
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BJP won’t succeed in its ultimate objective, says Congress amid Shiv Sena (UBT) developments

Hindu - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:02
The Home Minister is running a wholly cynical campaign that is well lubricated and, like in the mutual funds industry, offers various schemes and products suited to individual needs. There are absolutely no limits to his depravity, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
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Court orders summer camp to pay over Rs 50,000 after children find lizards in drinking water

Times of India - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:01
A Hyderabad consumer court ordered summer camp organisers to refund fees with interest and pay compensation. Parents alleged unhygienic conditions, unsafe environments, and broken promises regarding accommodation, food, and medical care. The court found the organisers guilty of unfair trade practices for failing to provide promised facilities, leading to the significant ruling.
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‘Operation Tiger’: Shiv Sena (UBT) claims ₹50 crores offer to MPs, unsure of their whereabouts

Hindu - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:01
Arvind Sawant writes to Lok Sabha Speaker; parliamentary board meeting on June 18
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'Fully prepared': Akhilesh dismisses Rajbhar's SP split claim, reminds BJP of its 'history'

Times of India - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:55
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has dismissed claims of a major split within his party. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of a history of engineering defections in opposition parties. Yadav stated the Samajwadi Party is prepared for such challenges. These remarks come amid political positioning for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.
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IIT-Delhi study finds human activity drives India’s ‘wild’ weather

Hindu - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:53
‘Historical rainfall statistics alone may not provide a reliable guide to future risk in a warming climate,’ a researcher said
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Bengaluru murder: Woman strangled to death by live-in partner in Malleswaram

Hindu - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:50
The police have arrested 25-year-old Sharath, who works as a water tanker driver
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Bengaluru woman murdered by husband, even as friend slept next to her

Hindu - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:49
The police registered a case of murder and arrested Kiran, 31, within hours. Kiran said that Navyashri and he used to have frequent fights over alleged extramarital relationships.
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Man ends life after killing live-in partner in Bengaluru

Hindu - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:46
A 51-year-old private firm employee allegedly strangled his live-in partner to death and later ended his life at their residence near Indira Priyadarshini Nagar, under the Rajagopalnagar police station limits
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Land acquired by govt? Here's what happens now & how compensation is calculated

Times of India - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:41
India's land acquisition law, the 2013 Act, aims to ensure fair acquisition, compensation and transparent resettlement for affected families. It mandates Social Impact Assessments, public hearings, and consultation with local bodies before acquisition. The law details compensation, including market value multipliers and solatium, and outlines rehabilitation schemes for all dependent families, with special protections for tribal communities.
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Ready to quit MLA post if TVK govt. reduces Tamil Nadu’s annual borrowing: ex-Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu

Hindu - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:41
On the issue of interest payments made by the Tamil Nadu government vis-à-vis the Gujarat government, Mr. Thennarasu said Gujarat was not implementing many of the welfare schemes that Tamil Nadu was
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12 final-year BDS students of Hyderabad college suspended for six months over ragging allegations

Hindu - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:38
The first-year students complained that the seniors routinely ordered them to bring alcohol, cigarettes, food items and pick up Swiggy deliveries, besides making them perform various tasks, said Principal of Government Dental College in Hyderabad
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'Discarding very old and bringing in new': Annamalai pitches party launch by July

Times of India - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:27
K Annamalai, after leaving the BJP, is set to transform his 'We the Leaders' movement into a political party by July. With 18 lakh members already joined, the organization aims to bring fresh leadership and address state issues like the drug menace. The party plans to introduce term limits for politicians.
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Former minister K.S. Eshwarappa criticises Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge for RSS queries

Hindu - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:24
He challenged Priyank Kharge to act against RSS as Home Minister as per law, rather than raise questions
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T. Veena, daughter of ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, appears before ED for questioning in CMRL pay-off case

Hindu - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:23
This is the first time Veena is appearing before ED at its office in the probe linked to allegations that CMRL made payments amounting to ₹2.78 crore to her now-defunct IT firm Exalogic without receiving any services in return
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CMRL pay-off case involving ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter T. Veena | Explained

Hindu - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:20
Income Tax Interim Settlement Board in 2023 found that T. Veena and her now-defunct company Exalogic Solutions had received monthly payments from CMRL despite there being no evidence of any services given in return. A probe by Serious Fraud Investigation Office revealed fictitious cash expenses of about ₹182 crore over a span of 15 years, allegedly used by CMRL to bribe various persons
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How everyday Kerala is being reimagined in an award-nominated illustration series

Hindu - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:19
llustrator Mohammed Sajid’s portrait series is in contention at the AOI World Illustration Awards 2026, spotlighting fish sellers, flower vendors, postmen and other familiar faces of Kerala’s streets
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