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Vehicle registration services at RTOs were disrupted on Monday due to recurring technical issues in the upgraded Vahan software. Slow response times and intermittent outages caused long queues, delayed registrations, and increased waiting times, prompting public frustration and calls for swift resolution.
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The Labour Welfare Organisation has invited applications for educational scholarships for children of Beedi workers, mine workers and cine workers in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Eligible students from Class I to professional degree courses can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal.
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Amad Diallo scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E clash. Ecuador hit the woodwork twice before the Manchester United winger's late strike secured a valuable victory for the Africans.
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Sumit Roy, executive assistant to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, approached the Calcutta High Court seeking anticipatory bail after a West Midnapore court issued an arrest warrant against him in an alleged land-grabbing case. Police are continuing efforts to trace him
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Golconda Police have arrested four persons for the murder of social media influencer Masood Chandi in Hyderabad. Investigators said a dispute over his love marriage led to the attack. The accused allegedly assaulted him with weapons before fleeing the scene.
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The Enforcement Directorate arrested former Reliance Anil Ambani Group executives Sateesh Seth and Gautam Doshi in separate money laundering cases linked to Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Communications. Both have been remanded to ED custody as investigations into alleged fund siphoning continue
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Former MasterChef Australia judge George Calombaris has sparked debate online after sharing his own version of dal makhani. While some viewers criticised its departure from the traditional Punjabi recipe, others praised the chef's willingness to experiment with Indian cuisine.
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Researchers at BITS Pilani Hyderabad have developed PestiSafe, a portable dual-mode optical sensing device that detects pesticide residues in food and water. The low-cost system offers rapid on-site testing and could help farmers, inspectors and consumers make informed safety decisions.
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KVB Reddy, Managing Director and CEO of L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited, has been named among India’s Top 50 Great People Managers 2026 by the Great Manager Institute. The recognition highlights his people-centric leadership and contribution to organisational excellence.
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Researchers at BITS Pilani Hyderabad have developed PestiSafe, a portable pesticide detection device that rapidly tests food and water samples without laboratory equipment. Costing about Rs 7,000, the platform combines dual optical sensing technologies and smartphone connectivity for accurate field-based monitoring.
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Kerala's Priyadarshini scheme offering free travel in ordinary KSRTC buses for women and transgender persons commenced on Monday. Beneficiaries hailed the initiative for reducing commuting costs, while opposition parties and transport workers raised concerns over implementation and financial sustainability
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A new study warns that India's healthcare system is failing to identify pesticide-related illnesses in farming communities. Gaps in medical education, limited toxicology training, and inadequate patient questioning mean chronic diseases linked to pesticide exposure often go undiagnosed and unreported.
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Gold and silver prices rose sharply on Monday, gaining up to 3 per cent as a weaker US dollar and expectations of supportive Federal Reserve policy boosted investor sentiment. The rally came despite easing geopolitical tensions following the US-Iran peace agreement announcement.
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The Supreme Court issued notice on a PIL challenging Bihar Minister Deepak Prakash's reappointment despite not being a legislator. The petition argues the move violates constitutional provisions, alleging an indirect extension of the six-month limit allowed for non-legislator ministers
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Netflix has announced that its first Telugu original series, Super Subbu, starring Sundeep Kishan, will premiere on July 2. Directed by Mallik Ram, the comedy-drama explores sex education, family relationships and social taboos through humour and heartfelt storytelling.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the US-Iran understanding to end the 107-day West Asia conflict, expressing hope that its implementation will restore regional peace, stability, and freedom of navigation. He also urged continued dialogue to achieve a sustainable resolution to remaining issues
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A fire suspected to have been caused by a short circuit damaged furniture, AC units and other equipment at a hotel near Bellampalli Chowrasta in Mancherial on Monday. Property losses are estimated at Rs 10 lakh. Police have registered a case.
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The DP World PGTI will stage its first-ever tournament in Varanasi from June 16 to 18 at BLW Greens Golf Course. The sixth NexGen Tour event features a 72-player field competing for a Rs 25 lakh purse and valuable Order of Merit points.
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Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company has launched its first Specialised Investment Fund, the Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund, under SEBI's new SIF framework. The strategy seeks to balance market participation and risk management through a mix of equity, arbitrage and derivative exposures.
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Maaya World, a new immersive attraction at Prism Mall in Gachibowli, offers visitors 11 themed experiences featuring mirrors, lights and optical illusions. Inspired by international immersive destinations, the venue combines interactive installations, visual storytelling and family-friendly entertainment.
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Nestlé India's floating Maggi kiosk on Srinagar's Dal Lake has gone viral, offering tourists noodles from a branded shikara. While many praised the unique experience, others questioned the appropriateness of commercial branding in an ecologically sensitive and heritage-rich location.
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Film Nagar police registered a case against a 25-year-old man from Nagarkurnool district for allegedly harassing a married woman through obscene messages, repeated phone calls and stalking. The complainant alleged he pressured her to leave her husband and marry him.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India has performed well economically but warned against complacency. Speaking at the Mindmine Summit 2026, she stressed the need for continuous reforms, innovation and institutional strengthening while highlighting concerns over a potentially weak monsoon.
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An SCCL shot-firer lost the fingers of his left hand after an explosive detonated during inspection at the KTK-5 Incline underground mine in Bhupalpally. The worker was shifted to Hyderabad for treatment, while Singareni officials ordered a high-level inquiry.
