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Karuvannur loan scam: CPI(M) vows legal fight after PMLA court issues summons

BJP, Congress demand resignations of A.C. Moideen MLA; K. Radhakrishnan, MP

145 polyclinics rollout along with TIMS Sanathnagar inauguration

The Chief Minister is likely to inaugurate it on June 11, the department of Health is planning to organise handing over of appointment orders to 300 assistant professors and 272 staff nurses, apart from launch of other facilities on that day

Karuvannur bank case: Court accepts ED’s supplementary chargesheet against CPI(M), party leaders

Special Court for Prevention of Money Laundering Act set to issue summons to those named in chargesheet and direct them to appear on July 4

Paddy procurement deal with public sector banks renewed, says Kerala Agriculture Minister

Minister says in previous LDF govt’s tenure, paddy was procured through cooperative societies in Palakkad on an experimental basis, and that UDF govt has decided to continue erstwhile practice of procuring it entirely via Supplyco

KCET result: Tanisha Karthik tops engineering, Navana Gopi leads 4 streams - complete list of toppers

Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 results were announced today, June 6, by the KEA. Over 3.3 lakh candidates registered for the exam, which is crucial for admission to various undergraduate professional courses. Tanisha Karthik topped the Engineering stream, while Navana Gopi excelled in Veterinary Sciences, BSc Nursing, and Yoga & Naturopathy

'Chained' Patient Among 13 Who Died In Sri Lanka Nursing Home Fire

71 people were staying at the home at the time of the fire. (Representational)

'Bandar' box office collection Day 2: Bobby Deol film struggles to maintain momentum

Anurag Kashyap's crime thriller 'Bandar', starring Bobby Deol, is facing a difficult start at the box office on Day 2 of its release. After a Day 1 net of Rs 0.50 crore across 1,365 shows, the dramatic drop in screen count and footfall signals an uphill battle for the TIFF-premiered thriller, even as the film carries strong critical credentials and a compelling subject matter.

UNSC membership huge responsibility, not forum for peddling biased, false narratives: India slams Pakistan

Pakistan, which constantly raises the issue of Jammu and Kashmir as well as other topics internal to India at various UN platforms, currently sits in the Security Council as a non-permanent member and its tenure will end this year

Kannur collectorate offices owe ₹35 lakh in water charges to KWA

DVAC files FIR over cash-for-jobs complaint in Municipal Administration Department during K.N. Nehru’s tenure

Madras High Court Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan advise the agency not to precipitate the issue until the next hearing of the case on June 23, 2026

Holding the flock together: Mamata reaches out to rebels as TMC battles further fragmentation

The calls come at a time when the TMC founder finds herself in the unfamiliar position of fighting to retain leaders she had once handpicked and politically nurtured

Death of Tiruchi nursing student: Central agency inspectors check drug storage facilities at TNMSC warehouse

Sources say it will take several days for the team to complete the inspection while spot checks have also been carried out at the drug storage facilities in MGMGH

PM Modi's 12-year Tenure "Phenomenal Victory": Pawan Kalyan To NDTV

Pawan Kalyan in conversation with NDTV's Shiv Aroor.

‘Operation Toofan’: four held with suspected MDMA in Kannur

Kerala’s UDF govt requests CBI probe into controversial death of Kannur ADM Naveen Babu

Officials say Cabinet decision is based on the bereaved family’s petition. Kerala government notifies Centre of request under Section 6 of Delhi Special Police Establishment Act

Sri Lanka nursing home fire kills 12, owner arrested over negligence claims

Bengal: Bidhannagar mayor Krishna Chakraborty resigns amid TMC turmoil

Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation Mayor Krishna Chakraborty has resigned from her post, citing personal reasons. She submitted her resignation letter to the BMC commissioner on Thursday. Chakraborty stated she worked for the people during her tenure and will continue to do so as a councillor, expressing gratitude to the residents.

'Not suicide': Rahul blames 'broken system' after NEET aspirant's death; targets PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi slammed the Modi government over the NEET-UG paper leak, citing the tragic suicide of aspirant Akanksha. He highlighted the farmer father's sacrifices and blamed the "corrupt, broken system" for her death. Gandhi also questioned Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's continued tenure and accused PM Modi of damaging India's education.

India plans to scrap capital gains tax on FPI investments in government securities

New Delhi: India is set to scrap capital gains tax on investments in government securities by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in an effort to shore up overseas capital inflows into the country as the Centre seeks to mitigate the effects of the Iran war on the economy, said people familiar with the matter.The Cabinet, in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, approved the promulgation of an ordinance to amend the Income Tax Act to pave the way for this exemption, the people said. A notification is expected soon after the President gives her assent to the ordinance.More measures are expected to encourage capital flows.Foreign investors are currently subject to 12.5% long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on listed shares and bonds held for more than 12 months. They also pay a 20% withholding tax on interest earned from government bonds. The government had ended the concessional 5% rate available to them in 2023. 131494504Industry DemandThe government had used the ordinance route in 2019 to cut the corporate tax rate to encourage private investment.Market participants have been urging a reduction in LTCG tax and withholding tax on interest earned on government bonds amid sustained capital flows out of India.The latest move comes in the backdrop of foreign portfolio flows turning negative and the rupee weakening sharply against the dollar with the West Asia conflict continuing.Regulators are expected to initiate further measures to complement the government's efforts to make the Indian markets attractive for foreign capital, said one of the persons cited above.In the calendar year so far, exits by FPIs add up to a net Rs 2.47 lakh crore, more than double the Rs 1.04 lakh crore they pulled out in calendar 2025. The rupee hit an all-time low of 96.965 to the dollar on May 20 but has since rebounded as the Reserve Bank of India has stepped up support and oil prices eased after renewed US-Iran peace efforts.(With inputs from Anuradha Shukla & Jatin Takkar)

On June 10, Modi will break Nehru’s record of longest elected PM stint

Narendra Modi is set to become the longest-serving unbroken head of government in India, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru on June 10. Modi's tenure, beginning May 26, 2014, will reach 4,399 days, just ahead of Nehru's 4,398 days. This milestone highlights a significant shift in Indian political leadership and policy direction.