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Climate and animal welfare activist Ayan Banerjee is walking 7,000 kilometres 7,000 kilometres across India’s coastline, gathering carrying stories of environmental distress, kindness and grassroots action

Canva for Education will be free for students, teachers and officials, and is proposed to link with the State’s LEAP app and Chromebook system

India's artillery is undergoing a significant overhaul, aligning with the global shift towards long-range precision warfare. This modernization, driven by the Field Artillery Rationalisation Plan, aims to replace older guns with advanced indigenous systems.

The developments come just days after the TMC carried out a major organisational reshuffle

The Minister said 78,261 of 94,990 students passed the May exams, crediting a 20-day coaching plan held after the SSC public examinations

Portugal midfielder Joao Neves has found himself at the center of a major social media controversy following Portugal’s 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their opening FIFA World Cup match. The young midfielder scored Portugal’s only goal, but much of the post-match discussion shifted toward Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance. The veteran forward struggled to make an impact during the game, leading to criticism from football fans.

The top court observed that the lack of a steady client base and limited remuneration in the early years of practice often result in acute financial hardship

Apex court says walking powered the freedom struggle, politics and social reforms, but is yet to be recognised as a fundamental right; asks government to frame a law to protect pedestrians

Says the Vigilance Commissioner failed to take action against the officer despite adverse findings and observations made by the court against him on May 29, 2026

He dismisses Opposition allegations that the UDF is promoting privatisation and says that the government intends to introduce new economic models.

The State government said the cooling marked the first major milestone for its quantum hardware facility at Medha Towers

Speaking with The Hindu from Pune, the MP said he felt torn and that he did not think he was left with any other alternative

Jharkhand Congress in-charge K. Raju had blamed Rashtriya Janata Dal and CPI (ML) Liberation for the Congress candidate’s defeat in the Rajya Sabha polls

As Karnataka grapples with one of the country’s highest suicide burdens, emerging evidence from NIMHANS-led initiatives suggests that prevention may lie not only in hospitals and psychiatric clinics, but also in schools, panchayats, primary health centres and everyday community networks. Afshan Yasmeen recounts how the initative, set to be scaled up across the State from July, works on the ground

Prime Minister Modi presented leaders in France and Slovakia with exquisite Indian heritage gifts. French President Macron received a Kalamkari Mahabharata painting, while Brigitte Macron was gifted a Pochampally stole. Slovak officials were honored with Kashmiri carpets, Dokra art, Himroo textiles, and ancient Ayurvedic texts, showcasing India's rich craftsmanship and intellectual legacy.

Former intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard released documents alleging Dr. Anthony Fauci funded gain-of-function research in Wuhan and misled Congress. The documents reportedly show Fauci's role in directing US taxpayer funds and interacting with intelligence officials to suppress lab-leak origins. These claims emerged during a declassification review, with whistleblowers alleging retaliation.

Andhra Pradesh is set to become India's leading gold supplier, with significant reserves identified in Kurnool district. Jonnagiri village alone is estimated to hold 50 tonnes of gold. Commercial production has commenced, and further exploration is expected to boost reserves. The state aims to leverage private investment for this substantial mining endeavor.

Chief Minister says the government is committed to stimulating the economy through broad-based development strategies, attracting large-scale investments across various sectors, mobilising financial resources for the public exchequer, and ensuring the equitable distribution of wealth

TMC leader Vijay Singh faced egg pelting and shouts of "chor, chor" outside Asansol court. This follows a similar incident where former minister Udayan Guha was egged outside Dinhata Police Station after his arrest in an alleged extortion case. BJP cited political violence during Guha's tenure. Guha expressed ignorance about his arrest's reason.