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HC dismisses CMRL appeal, allows ED to continue probe linked to Vijayan's daughter
The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed an appeal filed by Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and its officials seeking to quash the Enforcement Directorate (ED) case against them in connection with the alleged money laundering linked to Exalogic Solutions Ltd, a company owned by Veena Vijayan, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
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June 06, 2026
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India has laws to deal with illegal foreign nationals including Bangladeshis: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that all foreign nationals staying illegally in India, including those from Bangladesh, are subject to the laws of the country and will be dealt with accordingly.
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June 06, 2026
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India likely to surpass China in global GDP share by 2060: Report
India is expected to surpass China in terms of its share of global GDP measured in purchasing power parity (PPP) by 2060, a report has said.
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June 06, 2026
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‘People vote for good governance’
Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Hemant Khandelwal (61) is a seasoned politician with almost 20 years of experience at all levels of politics.
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June 06, 2026
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Tariff Reboot
President Donald Trump’s trade policy has acquired a second life.
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June 06, 2026
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Phool Phishi O Edward, a Layered Luminous & Sensuous Bengali Parable
Co-directors Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy have made a name in Bengali cinema for telling stories that are untold and would have remained so if the duo had not dared to venture into forbidden territories time after time.
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June 06, 2026
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Hyderabad: Two suspected Ebola cases admitted to Gandhi Hospital
The Telangana Health Department has been put on high alert after the number of suspected Ebola cases at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad rose to two amid heightened surveillance over the spread of the virus in Central African countries.
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June 06, 2026
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Released data on paper leaks across regimes: Digvijaya to Modi
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release a comprehensive white paper detailing cases of examination paper leaks and irregularities under both Congress and BJP governments.
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June 06, 2026
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India could return to over 7 pc growth by FY28 if global conditions stabilise: CEA Nageswaran
India could return to a growth rate of over 7 per cent by FY28 if macroeconomic stability is maintained and supply-side reforms continue, Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Friday.
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June 06, 2026
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Indian economy sustains momentum; real GDP expected to grow 7.7 pc in FY26
PM Modi hails GDP expansion in FY2025-26:
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June 06, 2026
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India, Greece renew pledge to combat cross-border terrorism
India and Greece on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to combating cross-border terrorism during the 14th round of Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi, as the two countries reviewed their expanding strategic partnership.
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June 06, 2026
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Israel strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation warnings to several villages
Israel’s air force struck different parts of southern Lebanon on Friday as the military issued evacuation warnings for nine villages, including one that has been spared much of the destruction and was sheltering thousands of people displaced by the three-month war.
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June 06, 2026
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Florentino Pérez faces first election for Real Madrid leadership in 20 years
For the first time in 20 years, Florentino Pérez's (photo) Real Madrid reign will be challenged at the ballot box.
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June 06, 2026
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Making public transport safe for women
Navigating public transport in Nepal is a daily ordeal for commuters, especially women.
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June 06, 2026
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Congress expels candidates as Mahayuti wins five out of 17 legislative council seats unopposed
The Congress officially announced on Friday that it has expelled two of its Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) candidates who withdrew their candidatures leading to a situation where the ruling Mahayuti candidates managed to win unopposed.
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June 06, 2026
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New Arsenal
Wars have often accelerated technological change.
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June 06, 2026
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Ustad Sabir Khan: A Great Musician Remembered
The world of Indian classical music lost a brilliant artist on May 14, 2026, with the passing of Ustad Sabir Khan.
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June 06, 2026
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India’s forex reserves rebound, climbs $938 million to $682.32 bn
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $938 million to $682.321 billion in the week ended 28 May, reversing the decline recorded in the previous week, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.
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June 06, 2026
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Jairam Ramesh questions strategic value of Great Nicobar port, backs INS Baaz expansion
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Friday questioned the strategic rationale behind the proposed Great Nicobar port project, alleging that it could eventually become part of what the opposition describes as the “Modani empire,” and argued that expanding the naval air station INS Baaz at Campbell Bay would contribute more effectively to India's defence capabilities.
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June 06, 2026
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RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25 pc; revises GDP growth projection to 6.6 pc
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent while maintaining a neutral policy stance.
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June 06, 2026
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Annamalai breaks with BJP, announces plans for new party
Spurred by the meteoric rise of Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, who came to power within two years of launching the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), former BJP state president K Annamalai on Friday announced that he would launch a new political party within the next six months and contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.
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June 06, 2026
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Stock markets end in red; IT and metals major losers
The Indian stock market on Friday ended in the red, in a volatile trading session, as investors weighed the Reserve Bank of India's latest inflation and growth projections.
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June 06, 2026
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Film criticism need not sound the death knell
Time was when Tamil films had regular press shows, which were held a few days before the movies hit the theatres.
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June 06, 2026
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Cattle Shed Answer
A Hormuz mine-laying season has shown how thin India’s fuel security is; the surest reply lies not in distant diplomacy but in the dung-soaked floor of an ordinary Indian village shed
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June 06, 2026
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Celebrating artistic diversity and creative exchange
FineTouch has organized a group art exhibition KALABIMB-26.
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June 06, 2026
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Three civilians killed, houses torched in fresh violence in Manipur
Three civilians were killed and at least seven houses set ablaze in an attack today at Loibol Khullen village, Kangpokpi district, by unknown armed persons in fresh violence in Manipur.
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June 06, 2026
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India, US to execute first tranche of bilateral trade agreement by mid-July: Piyush Goyal
India and the United States are on track to execute the first tranche of their bilateral trade agreement by the middle of July.
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June 06, 2026
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UN warns Artificial Intelligence boom could exact heavy environmental toll by 2030
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) could come at a significant environmental cost, with a new United Nations report warning that the rising energy demands of AI systems may place additional pressure on global resources.
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June 06, 2026
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India begin rebuild as Afghanistan test their growth in New Chandigarh
India begin their one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavin-dra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Saturday with plenty more at stake than just another win.
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June 06, 2026
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BSB’s vision is to create global well-rounded individuals rooted in Indian ethos: Dr NP Singh
For too long, since the Education Act came into picture back in 1835, students of Bharat have been made to learn the country’s knowledge system, contribution to mathematics, life sciences, philosophy, and other subjects just as footnotes, reducing the Indian traditional education system to merely create job seekers and individuals who were dependent.
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