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Union minister Bandi Sanjay's son gets bail in POCSO case

Times of India - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 11:35
The case was registered at the Petbasheerabad police station on May 8 under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the POCSO Act based on a complaint filed by the mother of a 17-year-old girl. According to the complaint, Bageerath was in a relationship with the minor and had allegedly subjected her to sexual harassment. After investigators recorded the girl's statement, additional and more serious charges under the BNS and POCSO Act were incorporated into the case.
Categories: National News

AI-enabled crowd management system to be implemented in Sabarimala from this year

Hindu - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 11:32
Announced by Travancore Devaswom Board president K. Jayakumar, the pilot programme will leverage real-time data and predictive analytics to streamline pilgrim movement and improve safety, with features including high-resolution cameras and face-recognition technology for locating missing individuals.
Categories: National News

Heatwave warning in seven Telangana districts, thunderstorm forecast in 26 districts on June 21

Hindu - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 11:29
Hyderabad city and its surrounding areas for the next 24 hours will see a partly cloudy sky
Categories: National News

Tiruchi Railway Division decides to set up help desks at stations to help candidates travelling to NEET centres

Hindu - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 11:27
Tiruchi Railway Division plans to set up help desks at important stations spanning across several districts such as Tiruvannamalai, Puducherry, Karaikal, Vellore and Villupuram
Categories: National News

Hum do, hamare 1.9: What India’s falling fertility rates reveal

Times of India - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 11:25
India, once concerned about a population boom, now faces a declining birth rate, with the Total Fertility Rate dropping to 1.9 children per woman, below the replacement level. This significant shift reflects women's increased educational attainment, career focus, and later marriages, leading to more personal choices about family planning. The narrative is evolving from population control to individual decisions, marking a societal transition.
Categories: National News

Monsoon tracker LIVE | IMD warns of isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall in several regions

Hindu - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 11:24
Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim and northeast India during the week with possibility of isolated extremely heavy rainfall over sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim till June 21
Categories: National News

Food safety teams find labelling lapses, uncovered food at Sattibabu Biryani in Kondapur

Hindu - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 11:22
Inspectors found hygiene violations at Sattibabu Biryani, prompting a mandate for improved food safety practices
Categories: National News

In Telangana, innovation is embedded with ideas; Sridhar Babu

Hindu - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 11:18
He said India was the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, and Telangana has emerged as one of its most dynamic innovation hubs, earning recognition as a ‘Top Performer’ in the Centre’s States’ Startup Rankings
Categories: National News

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu visits anganwadi centre, launches induction stove initiative

Hindu - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 11:18
The government is providing induction stoves and cooking vessels to all 44,346 anganwadi centres across the State at an estimated cost of ₹32 crore
Categories: National News

Court acquits all eight in Pawanraje Nimbalkar double murder case, CBI to challenge verdict

Hindu - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 11:15
Special CBI court Judge Satyanaryan Navandar said the prosecution failed to prove the chain of conspiracy
Categories: National News

Why India doesn’t rank in top 50 world’s most powerful passports

Times of India - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 11:13
Despite India's robust economic growth, its passport ranks surprisingly low globally, hovering around the 80th position. This reflects a slower expansion of visa-free access compared to other nations. Factors like diplomatic ties, reciprocal agreements, and perceived security influence rankings, not just economic might. India's progress is gradual, requiring strategic diplomatic efforts and strengthened internal systems to boost international trust and improve its travel freedom.
Categories: National News

Recurring power cuts disrupt life in Thalavadi Hills villages

Hindu - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 11:13
Residents, among other measures, sought the replacement of ageing lines with insulated cables and the erection of poles along roadsides, noting that underground cabling was not feasible in forest areas
Categories: National News

Rohit joins Ganguly, Raina in elite ODI list, becomes fourth Indian to ...

Times of India - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 11:09
Captain Rohit Sharma achieved a rare fielding milestone in Chennai, becoming the fourth Indian to be involved in the first three dismissals of an ODI innings. He took all three catches at first slip against Afghanistan, marking a spectacular start to the match. This remarkable feat adds another chapter to his illustrious career as India aims for a series whitewash.
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AIFF weighs club-led ISL model, considers renaming itself Football Federation of Bharat

Times of India - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 11:08
AIFF has deferred a decision on the proposed club-led ISL model until next week, while also considering changing its name to Football Federation of Bharat. The ISL is scheduled to begin on September 4.
Categories: National News

Kerala State Electricity Board eyes short-term power purchases to meet peak demand till December

Hindu - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 11:05
In a petition before electricity regulatory commission, KSEB has requested approval for short-term purchases from June 15 to December 31 this year, but excluding September
Categories: National News

NSS-Satheesan rift deepens as Sukumaran Nair launches fresh attack on Kerala CM

Hindu - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 10:57
Sukumaran Nair slams Chief Minister for his “refusal” to engage on vital issues, including proposed amendments to the Companies Act.
Categories: National News

Center must hold meeting with CMs to conduct NEET and other national-level examinations: CWC member Rudra Raju

Hindu - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 10:50
CWC Member Gidugu Rudra Raju asked the Union government to hold a meeting with all the Chief Ministers of the respective States and take their suggestions to ensure foolproof arrangements for the national level examinations to be conducted in 2027
Categories: National News

Sivakumar K.B. takes charge as managing director of KSRTC in Karnataka

Hindu - Sat, 06/20/2026 - 10:41
Prior to his new appointment, Mr. Sivakumar was serving as the Managing Director of Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC)
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