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Over-thanking for small favors reveals a nuanced experience of connection and care, psychology suggests. It's not just politeness; it signals feeling truly seen and valued. This response can also stem from unease about owing a debt or social pressure to appear grateful. Such reactions highlight the significance of unconditional kindness, reflecting a deep appreciation for genuine human connection.

International Yoga Day is observed annually on June 21, with several events, yoga sessions and wellness programmes being organised by government agencies, educational institutions and various organisations across Bengaluru

Rapid response cells to be set up at health directorate, district medical offices, and main hospitals for disease prevention

Patna High Court has ordered an FIR against a Buxar SHO for allegedly breaking a man's legs due to his caste. The victim's complaints were ignored by local police. The court rejected the police's claim of an accidental fall, citing X-ray evidence and the victim's fear. The investigation is now transferred to the CID, with the court emphasizing equal application of law and warning against unchecked police brutality.

“A complaint would be lodged with the police on the cyber fraud,” the Collector said

India is set to revolutionize its rail network with the approval of seven new bullet train corridors, promising significantly reduced travel times between major cities. Key routes like Mumbai-Ahmedabad will see journeys slashed to under two hours, while Bengaluru-Chennai will take just over an hour. This ambitious expansion, including the Delhi-Varanasi-Patna corridor, aims to boost connectivity and usher in an era of unprecedented railway development across the nation.

FDC drugs are those which contain a combination of two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in a fixed ratio

Chants of “Dharmendra Pradhan must resign” echoed at the venue, as protesters renewed their demand for accountability over issues related to examination management

Highlighting the NTA's web-activity records, the test-conducting body said its record indicated that the city was changed through "candidate's own registered login credentials" during the open correction window. The NTA also claimed that the centre was previewed twice from the candidates' credentials. "​Despite that NTA has accorded to aspirant’s request and the change of centre was actioned," the body said. ​​

Reacting to the State government’s decision to rename Naan Mudhalvan as Thiran Tamil Nadu and remove content related to the original scheme from social media platforms, Mr. Stalin said that changing the name would not diminish the gratitude of those who had benefited from it

NEET UG Re-Exam 2026 is scheduled for June 21, with over 22 lakh aspirants expected. The National Testing Agency has implemented strict security, including CCTV surveillance and biometric verification. Candidates must bring a new admit card, original ID, and passport-sized photos. The exam duration is extended to 195 minutes, and a new dress code is in effect. Authorities warn against fake news regarding paper leaks.

Prasidh Krishna and Rohit Sharma etched their names in ODI history as India began their final match against Afghanistan with a bang. Krishna claimed the first three wickets of the innings, all caught by Sharma at first slip. This remarkable bowler-fielder partnership marked a unique first for India in over a thousand ODI matches, setting a dominant tone for the hosts.

Planters and plantation associations have welcomed Revised Budget proposal that State will encourage multi-cropping in hilly areas and introduce a legal amendment to support it

The court also appointed Professor Jagdish Krishnaswamy of the Indian Institute for Human Settlements, Bengaluru, and Professor Laxmikant Sharma of the Central University of Haryana as special invitees whom the chairperson may associate with the committee's work, if required

Describing the legal profession as a noble calling, Justice V. Srishananda said lawyers had a duty to question injustice in society, and fight for the poor and downtrodden.

The NEET-UG 2026 ‘paper leak’, and the structural inefficiencies that caused it, explained by The Hindu

Commissioner of Higher Education Narayana Bharat Gupta said the examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper Optical Mark Recognition mode

According to Leena Subash, chairperson of the Pathanamthitta CWC, three children have so far been rescued from the centre, two of whom have been shifted to their native districts

Indian Army achieved a pivotal victory at Point 5140, the highest point on the Tololing ridgeline, on June 20, 1999. This strategic capture, led by Captain Sanjeev Singh Jamwal and Captain Vikram Batra, crucial for controlling the Dras sector and the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, was announced with distinct success signals. The triumph paved the way for further Indian advances, marking a turning point in the Kargil War.

Senior officials of the Cyberabad Police confirmed that the interim bail had been granted by the court and that Bageerath would be taken back into custody on June 25 after the completion of his examinations