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The IRGC warned that any ship attempting to pass through the strategic waterway could be targeted, raising fears of a major global oil supply disruption

From ‘Kurangu Bommai’ and ‘Rocky’ to ‘Thiruchitrambalam’ and ‘Karumegangal Kalaigindrana,’ here are five of the best performances of the ‘actor’ Bharathiraja from recent years that reintroduced him to modern audiences

A third Indian-crewed vessel is said to have come under a US attack in Gulf waters amid renewed missile exchange in Iran war.

Authorities have directed all maritime stakeholders to remain on heightened alert and strictly adhere to security protocols while operating in conflict-prone waters.

Transport Minister says there is a substantial gap between the demand for and supply of drinking water in the city; he adds that capacity of power substations should be upgraded to meet growing demands

A third Indian-crewed vessel is said to have come under a US attack in Gulf waters amid renewed missile exchange in Iran war.

Bangladeshi diplomats have pointed out that Dhaka expected less rhetoric on illegal immigration, and more focus on issues such as the renewal of the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty

Fitch said it expects a slowdown in economic growth in FY27 from the 7.4% clocked in FY26 as rising prices erode real incomes and dampen consumer spending, amid a resilient capital expenditure

The incident took place on flight AI1879 on June 7 as the aircraft was preparing to land in Delhi. According to officials familiar with the matter, the passenger ignored repeated warnings from the cabin crew before damaging the window.

The Detailed Project Report (DPR), which will determine the Kalpasar project’s technical and economic viability, is in its final stages.

All departments were directed to accelerate efforts in a high-level review meeting to review progress of the Yamuna Action Plan

The shortfall is the result of the summer heat, but Delhi has for long been unable to meet its water demand.

The decision comes at a time when more than 1.73 lakh hectares have already been brought under Kharif cultivation across the state, while the monsoon is expected to reach Gujarat after June 15

The initiative supports 22,430 farmers, with the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices and efficient irrigation systems leading to a 15-20 per cent increase in crop yields and an 18-22 per cent reduction in input costs

Over 5,000 households in the West Kochi region had been affected following a major leak in a pipeline near Perumanoor on May 18; delay in Aluva water treatment plant maintenance also hit supply

The Madras High Court recently upheld a civil court's ruling directing Sun TV to pay over ₹10 lakh in damages to actress R Sukanya for broadcasting defamatory remarks made against her by infamous bandit Veerappan in 1996 [Sun TV Vs Sukanya]Justice K Kumaresh Babu dismissed Sun TV's appeal against the 2015 verdict of a Chennai court, observing that the channel had failed to verify the contents of the interview. The Court found that Sun TV neither sought a clarification from Sukanya nor independen

Mission planned for protection of waterbodies as part of the Vision 2031 road map

The company has finalised a lease agreement with the lessor for these three narrow-body planes, the airline said in a statement

The aircraft were parked in the hangar of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi

An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sending a 1-metre (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts.

The showers led to waterlogging at multiple locations and slowed vehicular movement; Saturday’s downpour marked the first significant spell of rain ahead of the monsoon season

All arrangements are being made to conduct the yoga event in the area stretching from the Gangadhara Mandapam to the Nandi Mandapam, temple Executive Officer said

State reports decline in over-exploited groundwater units and rise in safe blocks as it pursues clean drinking water, sanitation and sustainable groundwater management

Reddy said the need for HYDRAA, which employs thousands of retired Army officers, arose after he witnessed widespread encroachments of lakes and water bodies.

Officials said the tremors lasted for a few seconds and there was no immediate report of any loss of life or property damage.

Locations prone to waterlogging remained largely unaffected, while minor flooding reported in a few pockets eased by afternoon, says Mayor

There have been attempts to ‘misrepresent this normal exercise as data tampering, which is regrettable and factually inaccurate’, the official says; enumerators say they are being asked to edit data about open defecation and gas connection in particular

The conservancy worker was reportedly made to clean human waste without gloves and mask at a public toilet near Tiruppur Kumaran Bus Stand in the 60th ward

Mission to develop and rejuvenate 75 water bodies in each district totalling approximately 50,000 Amrit Sarovars across the country as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Focus on community participation and convergence of schemes.

Flagship programme to provide functional household tap water connections to every rural household by 2024. From 3.23 crore connections in 2019 to over 14 crore connections, transforming rural water supply infrastructure.

Nationwide campaign to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste management. Built over 11 crore toilets in rural and urban areas and declared India open-defecation free by October 2019.

Campaign to eradicate open defecation through construction of individual household latrines, community sanitary complexes, and school sanitation. Predecessor to Swachh Bharat Mission. Introduced Nirmal Gram Puraskar awards.