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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri gets one-year extension in service

₹100-crore AMRUT 2.0 project launched to boost Penukonda’s water supply

After laying the foundation stone for the project, Revenue Minister says the project will provide a lasting solution to Penukonda’s drinking water needs and support the area’s rapid industrial and urban growth

Mandya: Only 5% sowing completed as rainfall deficit hits 35%

Agriculture Department told to promote alternate crops in view of weak monsoon; one nodal agricultural scientist to be appointed for each of the district’s 30 hoblis to guide farmers

Brain health checkup centre inaugurated in Guntur

Kerala will not allow communalisation of education, no compromise on university autonomy: Roji M. John

Minister says Higher Education department will undertake a comprehensive review of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme. Necessary reforms will be introduced to address the practical difficulties experienced by students and colleges

Three men arrested for bid to bribe TVK MLA for vote during no-confidence motion against T.N. Assembly Speaker

Investigation has revealed that V. Ashok Kumar, who is the brother of former DMK Minister and incumbent Coimbatore South MLA V. Senthilbalaji, met the accused, Naresh, in Chennai.

TMC leader Mahua Moitra alleges BJP workers hurled eggs at her in Bengal's Nadia district

Mahua Moitra had gone to Palashi in Kaliganj to attend a TMC meeting at MLA Alifa Ahmed's residence when a group of protesters gathered outside and shouted 'go back' slogans

Make learning and innovation lifelong pursuits, President Murmu tells Andhra graduates

At the first convocation of the Central University of Andhra Pradesh, the President said a degree should mark the beginning, not the end, of the pursuit of knowledge

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sachin Ahir elected Maharashtra Legislative Council’s deputy Chairman as Mahayuti candidate

Opposition MVA fielded Jagannath Abhyankar of the Shiv Sena (UBT) for the post; however, on the appeal of Legislative Affairs Minister Chandrakant Patil, Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Anil Parab said the Opposition was withdrawing Mr. Abhyankar’s candidature

Implementation of VB-G RAM-G without opposition amounts to failure in protecting Tamil Nadu’s financial well-being: Thangam Thennarasu

Under VB-G RAM-G scheme, which comes into force with effect from July 1, the State’s contribution has been increased to 40%. The Centre reducing its contribution for the Centrally-sponsored programmes will lead to fiscal strain on Tamil Nadu, he said.

Maharashtra minister privately admitted he didn't know TET exam papers printed in Agra, says BJP MLA

The State School Education Minister’s admission exposed serious lapses in the functioning of the School Education Department, the former Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said and underscored the need for a comprehensive review of all State-level examinations

Madras High Court refuses to reject suit against continuance of Nadigar Sangam office-bearers after expiry of term

Justice A.D. Maria Clete dismisses an application filed by an association member to reject the suit file by another member

Thiruvananthapuram Corporation BJP councillor R. Sugathan remanded to police custody in temple festival assault case

After considering investigating team’s request to recover the weapon allegedly used in the attack, Nedumangad court allows police custody until 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday (July 1)

Bribery case: CBI arrests Haryana cadre IPS officer Deepak Gahlawat

The case stems from a CBI trap operation conducted in June, during which a Delhi Police Crime Branch Inspector and an alleged middleman were arrested

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to hold consultative meeting with post-poll alliance partners on July 1

The meeting convened by the TVK assumes significance against the backdrop of the disintegration of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance following the 2026 Assembly poll debacle.

MES demands SIR forms in Marathi, activist asks if Maharashtra is doing the same for Kannada-speaking people

During a door-to-door visit of SIR staff in Bandur Galli in Belagavi on July 1, MES leader and former member of the Belagavi city corporation Sunil Balekundri refused to accept the enumeration forms in Kannada

Tumakuru police crack crude bomb supply network after NH-48 blast

The investigation revealed that the explosives had allegedly been procured from George Niklov Fernandes (64) of Chandavar village in Honnavar taluk of Uttara Kannada district

Major General G. Srinivas, who oversaw Operation Sindoor logistics, assumes charge as GOC TASA

Smaller LDF allies in Kerala mull broader platform, keep merger option open after Assembly poll rout

NCP faction led by A.K. Saseendran, Congress (Secular) and Indian Socialist Janata Dal exploring formation of a broader platform ahead of possible merger, while remaining part of Left coalition in Kerala

Karnataka High Court declines to quash Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case against associates of US-based Christian missionary organisation The Timothy Initiative

The accused illegally used foreign-issued debit cards to channel and withdraw funds in India on behalf of a US-based entity, bypassing regulatory mechanisms

Man gets life imprisonment for Chilakaluripet murder over extramarital dispute

The Narasaraopet court found Akkala Chenchayya guilty of killing Palaparthi Nagaraju in January 2025; proceedings against a juvenile co-accused are pending

DMK seeks FIR over alleged participation of private individuals in Cabinet meetings

According to the complaint, John Arockiasamy and Vishnu Reddy, described as “close associates of the Chief Minister and residents of Andhra Pradesh”, had regularly attended Cabinet meetings, official review meetings and other high-level government deliberations held at the Secretariat.

Sahitya Akademi Award winner Puviyarasu no more

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced that the Tamil Nadu government would accord State honours at the poet’s funeral.