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TN to procure 2.5L devices to provide internet in rural areas
AFTER spending years laying fibre-optic cables across rural Tamil Nadu, the state is now moving to convert that infrastructure into working broadband connections, floating a tender to procure 2.5 lakh devices that will enable homes, government offices and public institutions to access high-speed internet.
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June 30, 2026
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Ayodhya Police question Rai for 2 hrs
AS part of the probe being carried out by the three-member Special Investigation Team into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple, the Ayodhya Police have recorded the statement of the former General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Champat Rai, sources said on Monday.
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June 30, 2026
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Prosus revenue up 13% in FY26 as PayU turns Ebitda positive
CONSUMER internet investor Prosus reported a 13% increase in revenue from its India business during FY26, driven by growth at PayU, which turned EBITDA positive for the first time.
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June 30, 2026
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Assam, Arunachal flood situation worsens, Centre assures all help to states
THE first wave of the floods, triggered by monsoon rains, has wreaked havoc in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah dialled the chief ministers of the two states on Monday to take stock of the situation.
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June 30, 2026
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Chromosomal analysis opens intensive & meaningful frontier for life science grads
CYTOGENETICS is emerging as a promising career for life science graduates. The field focuses on the study of chromosomes and their role in diagnosing genetic disorders, cancers and reproductive health conditions.
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June 29, 2026
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Cong completes 1st leg of party reshuffle, mulls next changes in election states
WITH the first round of crucial appointments in Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Haryana, the Congress has signalled the beginning of the party’s wider organisational rejig in the coming weeks.
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June 29, 2026
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As VB-G RAM launch nears, Oppn plans for SC challenge
WITH the Centre set to roll out the new rural job scheme, VB-G RAM G Act, from July 1, opposition parties and rural rights groups have stepped up their attacks, saying the new framework could centralise decision-making, increase financial burden on states, and dilute the legal guarantees available under MGNREGA.
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June 29, 2026
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Serial accused from Bihar to be probed for Maha test leak
A team from Maharashtra Police, investigating the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak case, has met Bihar’s top police officials and sought their cooperation as the alleged mastermind behind the operation is suspected to be a native of the state.
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June 29, 2026
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Trump's plan for Syria to fight Hezbollah raises alarm
AS the White House has soured on Israel's war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, US President Donald Trump has shocked many in the region by pushing an alternative: Let Syria fight the Iran-backed militant group instead.
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June 29, 2026
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TNCSC bleeds ₹200 cr/year due to transit leakage
THE absence of a scientific weighing mechanism at Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) godowns, from where rice, sugar, and other essential commodities are dispatched to fair price shops, has allegedly resulted in significant leakage of Public Distribution System (PDS) goods, including several lakh tonnes of rice and other items.
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June 29, 2026
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Venezuela earthquake rescue effort turns into recovery mission
RESCUE crews raced on Sunday to pull survivors from the rubble of Venezuela’s powerful twin earthquakes as the death toll rose to 1,450 and hopes dwindled more than three days after the disaster struck.
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June 29, 2026
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Instructor grounded after trainee pilot suffers injuries from propeller
AVIATION watchdog DGCA on Sunday derostered an instructor from flying training duties pending investigation and said it is probing an incident of a trainee pilot sustaining injuries after being hit by a running propeller of a trainer aircraft at Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur airport on Friday.
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June 29, 2026
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FINDING THE OASIS OF CALM
WITH so many people evidently out of step with others in public life, it might be useful to recall a natural law or two in our individual lives: that a convoy moves at the speed of its slowest ship and a team moves at the speed of its leader.
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June 29, 2026
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Social media, digital funds pose terror risks, says FATF
THE Financial Action Task Force (FATF), headquartered in Paris, France, has warned that terrorist groups are increasingly exploiting social media, instant messaging and streaming platforms to raise and move funds, as digital technologies create new avenues for financing terror activities.
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June 29, 2026
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ANCY’S RECORD GIVES HOPE, BUT CONSISTENCY IS KEY
JUNE 27 could well be regarded henceforth as a red letter day in Indian athletics because of the significance of the new records notched up.
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June 29, 2026
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‘India needs to push four key reforms for double-digit growth’
FOR India to grow in double-digit figures, there is a need for 4 broader reforms, tells R Mukundan, MD & CEO of Tata Chemicals and the President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the 2026-27 term.
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June 29, 2026
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Three U’khand men to undergo jail term for 20 years for 2023 gang rape
A local court in Uttarakhand’s Champawat district has sentenced three men to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) each in a 2023 gang-rape case that had triggered widespread outrage in the region.
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June 29, 2026
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High court stays suspension of DVAC inspector
The Madras High Court has stayed the suspension of DVAC inspector G Vimala observing prima facie that the suspension order dated June 17 appeared to be “motivated”.
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June 29, 2026
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India’s contribution to BRICS: Nari Shakti moves from promise to delivery
INDIA assumed the BRICS Chairship on 1 January 2026 under the theme ‘‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.’’ On the women’s track, our contribution is a specific one.
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June 29, 2026
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‘Credit growth to remain resilient’
WITH the rising average loan ticket sizes helping sustain overall credit growth, domestic credit market continues to remain resilient despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia, according to credit bureau CRIF India chairman and regional managing director, India and South Asia, Sachin Seth.
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June 29, 2026
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ADDING MID-CAP MAGIC TO PORTFOLIO
OST SEBI's rationalisation and re-categorisation of funds some years ago, Mid-Cap Funds, as its title suggests are a category of equity funds that invest predominantly in mid-sized companies.
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June 29, 2026
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In a first, all govt schools to witness student parliament election next month
IN what is said to be a first-of-its-kind exercise, government schools across Tamil Nadu will next month witness student elections, replete with voting process, as the school education department has integrated a student parliament initiative into its existing ‘Magizh Mutram’ programme from this academic year.
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June 29, 2026
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The growing demand for skilled labour
WHAT do TSMC's $40 billion semiconductor project, NASA's $23 billion Space Launch System, and the $650 billion that the world's four largest technology companies have committed to data centres have in common?
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June 29, 2026
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WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR SCHOOL TOPPERS?
Former and current toppers share how ambition, setbacks and self-discovery shape their journeys
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June 29, 2026
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C’garh to create farmers’ carbon credit network
IN a pioneering move toward climate-resilient farming, the Dhamtari district administration has inked a strategic partnership with PRITHU, a leading climate-technology organisation, to establish it as Chhattisgarh’s first Model Carbon Agriculture district.
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June 29, 2026
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ED summons former J’khand minister, son
THE ED has summoned ex-finance minister Rameshwar Oraon, his son Rohit and a retired excise commissioner in the multi-crore Jharkhand liquor scam, asking them to bring documents related to the case.
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June 29, 2026
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Unstoppable Messi adds to his legend
LIONEL Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout match with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday.
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June 29, 2026
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14 killed after Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura
A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia killed 14 Saudi citizens on Sunday, the kingdom’s official press agency reported, adding that the aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco.
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June 29, 2026
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Colombia, Portugal share spoils to advance
COLOMBIA finished top of Group K after playing out a highly-entertaining end-to-end 0-0 draw with Portugal on Saturday.
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June 29, 2026
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Lawyers refuse to defend Ram temple fund scam accused
WHILE the Ayodhya police conducted raids on the houses of eight accused in the Ram temple donations case on Sunday, several lawyers in the temple town have refused to represent the accused.
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