Fifty years ago | Cyclone brings heavy rain to Bombay

Bombay, June 2: Bombay and suburbs were lashed by heavy rain and gusty winds since the early hours of this morning.A spokesman of the Colaba Observatory told THE HINDU that the rains were due to the influence of the c...

Need to strengthen existing health facilities in Kerala

The newly sworn-in United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala has announced its intention of setting up two more medical colleges in the State, one in Thiruvananthapuram, which already has a medical college, a...

Ladakh talks talk of the town in Kashmir; Mehbooba gives unity call in letter to Omar

Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti urged political parties and civil society to unite for dialogue with the central government, drawing inspiration from Ladakh's successful engagement. She called for an all-party meeting to...

Chennai Corporation to begin immunising stray, pet dogs against rabies in August

In a bid to prevent rabies and control animal bite cases in the city, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) will start mass immunisation of stray dogs and pet dogs in August.As many as 1.47 lakh animals, including str...

India Rejects "Third Party Roles" To Resolve Boundary Row With Nepal

This comes days after Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah sought involvement of China and the United Kingdom to address the long-standing dispute.

Meeting between Zameer Ahmed Khan and D.K. Suresh raises eyebrows

Amid speculation over a political fallout for former Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan following a viral audio purportedly featuring him, a meeting between him and former MP D.K. Suresh here on Tuesday raised eyebrows.M...

Onion farmers stage protest for third time, demand MSP of ₹3000

The protest by onion farmers in Maharashtra intensified on Tuesday (June 2, 2026), as protesters, along with political leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), staged a ‘rasta roko’ on the Pune-Nashik national highway,...

2 suitcases stashed with termite-eaten cash, firearm found in Kolkata college

Termite-damaged currency notes were discovered in two suitcases within a locked storeroom at Surendranath College during a dengue-prevention clean-up drive. Police also found a firearm in another locked union room. Th...

Good news for Indian travelers: No transit visa required for layover at airports in Germany

Rucking shows how walking with load can transform your fitness routine

Actors' body reacts to non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh in Don 3 row

Actors body reacts to noncooperation directive against Ranveer Singh in Don row

Termite-damaged cash worth Rs 1 crore found in Kolkata college room

Termitedamaged cash worth Rs crore found in Kolkata college room

A hundred years ago | League Council on opium

Geneva, June 2: “Britain is poisoning the world with its drugs”, exclaimed Chu, the Chinese representative on the League’s Advisory Committee on Opium.Sir Malcolm Delevinge (Britain) had complained that 200 kilograms ...

When maritime casualties become political theatre

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after the allision involving m.v. Dali on March 26, 2024 was one of the most devastating maritime casualties in recent years. Six lives were lost, a major brid...

Montella sticks with experience in Turkey World Cup squad

Turkey manager Vincenzo Montella named his World Cup squad on Tuesday (June 2, 2026), selecting the experienced Hakan Calhanoglu, Arda Guler, Kerem Akturkoglu, ⁠Baris Alper Yilmaz, and Yusuf Yazici to lead the side.Sp...

It is not just songs, Ilaiyaraaja is also integral to Manjanathi, says Mari Selvaraj

Award-winning director Mari Selvaraj’s next film, Manjanathi, with music by maestro Ilaiyaraaja, is not centred on a single woman character but on women portrayed by three actors. The story’s title was originally part...

Lokhande Prashant Sitaram appointed new CBSE chairman amid OSM row

Left parties seek independent probe into ‘lapses’ in DSC recruitment

The CPI has demanded that a comprehensive and independent investigation be done into the alleged irregularities in the DSC-2025 teacher recruitment process in Andhra Pradesh.In a statement on Tuesday, CPI State Secret...

MrBeast viral pilot Jabari Brown reportedly facing international investigation tied to alleged 577 pound cannabis seizure

Jabari Brown, the pilot who became famous after winning a private jet in a MrBeast YouTube challenge, has been arrested in Paraguay in a drug trafficking investigation. Authorities said nearly 577 pounds of cannabis w...

IndiGo To Stop Manchester Flights From August 31 Amid High Operational Costs

The country's largest airline, which has significantly expanded its international operations, would also be returning one Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft leased from Norse Atlantic Airways following the decision to s...