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Director Bharathiraja (1941-2026)

Renowned Tamil film director Bharathiraja passed away in Chennai on Wednesday (June 10, 2026). He was 84.

In pictures: Director Bharathiraja, a transformative force of Tamil cinema

Widely considered one of the all-time greats of the industry, the legendary director was best known for his nuanced portrayal of life in rural Ta

Hong Kong charges seven people, two firms over deadliest fire in decades

The massive blaze, which engulfed seven of the eight high-rise apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court estate in November, prompted a months-long

Rajasthan HC steps in to save Udaipurs water bodies from pollution, encroachments

The reports published in the Udaipur edition of Rajasthan Patrika, raised concerns regarding alleged encroachments on water bodies, unresolved di

The early years when Bharathiraja and Ilaiyaraaja struggled to eke a living

Recalling the difficult days in a conversation with The Hindu in 2018, Ilaiyaraaja had said that in 1968, he, his brothers and a few friends boar

Hyderabad | Heavy rain caught us off guard, say Cyberabad Traffic Police

Commuters complain of two to four hours travel time to home. Officials say reassessment of catchment areas, drainage vents and associated infrast

Hyderabad chief engineer sent to judicial custody in DA case

Hyderabad: Telangana Roads and Buildings Department Engineer-in-Chief Mohan Naik was on Wednesday, June 10, sent to 14-day judicial custody in co

No grounds to book actor Lakshmipriya, woman cop on Ansiba Hassans complaint, says ACPs report

Bond with PM Modi unaffected by Rajya Sabha nominations: H.D. Deve Gowda

The former PMs statement comes after the Congress criticized BJP for denying him an opportunity to continue in the Rajya Sabha, calling it an ins

Did Ben Stokes Really Throw Punches At Rugby Player? Fact Check Reveals Reality

A viral video showing Ben Stokes throwing punches has resurfaced online amid a nightclub controversy. Here's why the footage is real but unrelate

How Madhuri Dixit Became Mohini in Tezaab: Director N. Chandra Reveals the Secret

Mumbai, June 10: Bollywoods beloved Dhak Dhak Girl, Madhuri Dixit, is still fondly remembered as Mohini from the iconic film Tezaab. This film no

J&K Govt Constitutes District-Level Panels To Inspect Hostels

JAMMU, June 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted District-Level Inspection Committees in all districts to conduct regular inspect

CRPF Intensifies Counter-Terror Operations Ahead of Amarnath Yatra

New Delhi, June 10: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has stepped up counter-terror operations across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the annual

Bharathiraja, the master filmmaker: How the Iyakkunar Imayam captured the soul of Tamil Nadu for posterity

From 16 Vayathinile to Vedham Pudhithu, Iyakkunar Imayam Bharathiraja, who passed away today, made some of the most important Tamil films of all

Kerala Cabinet decides to implement free travel concession for women on KSRTCs ordinary services from June 15

V.D. Satheesan says under the scheme titled Priyadarshini, concession will be available to women of all ages and irrespective of their financial

Calcutta HC grants interim protection to WB ex-sports minister in Messi event chaos case

The Calcutta High Court has provided interim protection to former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas. This comes in a case concerning the c

Sachin Tendulkar urged me to start from zero after ODI WC semifinal knock against Australia: Jemimah Rodrigues

Jemimah Rodrigues revealed Sachin Tendulkar's call helped her refocus for the Women's ODI World Cup final after a career-best knock. Tendulkar re

Special Prayer at Birla Temple Marks 12 Years of PM Modis Tenure

New Delhi, June 10: On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 12 years as the longest-serving elected Prime Minister, Union Heal

PM Has Promised To Keep Word On Statehood Restoration: Farooq Abdullah

SRINAGAR, Jun 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that he would fulfil his promise of stateh

Watch: Bharathiraja, ace film director, passes away

Renowned Tamil film director Bharathiraja passed away in Chennai on Wednesday (June 10, 2026). The ace director, who had been ailing for some tim

Salman Khans rumoured GF pens note after Kumud Ranes death

Mumbai: Grief continues to surround the Khan family following the demise of their close family friend, Kumud Rane. The loss appears to have deepl

China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island

China said ships were sent for a special maritime operation in waters east of Taiwan after announcements from Japan and the Philippines; Taiwan a

Indonesian military court jails four officers involved in acid attack on rights activist Andrie Yunus

The four officers were found guilty on charges of serious premeditated assault after attacking Andrie Yunus, a deputy coordinator with a rights g

Congress MP to file case against Telugu Scribe over Revanth smear

Hyderabad: Bhuvanagiri MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy has announced he will file a complaint with the Crime Control Section (CCS) against Telugu Sc

Equity Mutual Funds inflow hit 12-month low of 22,908 crore in May

Net inflows into equity schemes stood at 22,908 crore in May, compared with 38,440 crore in April, 40,450 crore in March, 25,978 crore in Februar

Top Congress leaders meet EC, says Meenakshi Natarajan's RS nomination wrongly rejected

Congress leaders have approached the Election Commission in New Delhi. They are protesting the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nom

Shocking Murder of Elderly Man in Palamu, Jharkhand

Mumbai, June 10: A shocking incident has unfolded in the Panki police station area of Palamu district, Jharkhand, where a 66-year-old man was bru

Twelve killed, nine injured in Johannesburg shooting: South African police

South Africa has one of the world's highest murder rates, averaging about 60 a day

Hyderabad Commissioner transfers 172 police Sub Inspectors

Hyderabad: In a major reshuffle, the Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajanar on Tuesday, June 9 transferred 172 sub inspectors in the Hyderab

Bengalurus garbage crisis worsens as black spots surge to 5,445

Bengaluru: Bengaluru is once again grappling with a mounting garbage crisis, with heaps of uncollected waste piling up across several parts of th

Ilaiyaraaja pays tribute to late director Bharathiraja

Cabinet Expansion in Puducherry Set for June 17, New Ministers to Take Oath

Puducherry, June 10: The much-anticipated cabinet expansion of the Puducherry government is scheduled for June 17. This move will enable Chief Mi

Bengaluru students seek discounted Namma Metro passes

Bengaluru: Following the Karnataka governments announcement of free bus passes for students across the state, students in Bengaluru have now urge

Toddler raped in UP village; accused arrested after encounter

Shahjahanpur: A 25-year-old man accused of raping a one-year-old girl was arrested after being shot in both legs during an encounter with police

Bengal: Massive fire erupts at govt building in Kolkata

Kolkata: A massive blaze erupted at a multi-storey government building in Alipore area of Kolkata on the morning of Wednesday, June 10, fire offi

Visakhapatnam steel blast claims a ninth life: a fathers last video tells his sons how to live without him

Paidiraju, 50, a contract worker with more than 90% burns, dies in hospital; the message he recorded for his sons on the way to treatment spreads

J&K: Army Chief reviews security situation, operational preparedness at Northern Command

Jammu, June 10: The Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness during his two-day v

Actress Malavika Avinash Visits Mahakal Temple, Prays for PM Modis Health and Longevity

Ujjain, June 10: BJP Karnataka Vice President and actress Malavika Avinash visited the renowned Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain. During her v

Nagaland Lottery Result Today (10-06-2026): Rs 1 crore winner of Dear Wednesday draw; Check full winners list and prize details

The Nagaland State Lottery Sambad Dear Wednesday Weekly Draw happens today, June 10, 2026. Participants eagerly await the winning numbers for pri

Pune Municipal Corporation receives bomb threat email, headquarters evacuated

The Pune Municipal Corporation evacuated its headquarters after receiving an email threatening a bomb blast at the main building and the mayor`s

Young Man Murdered in Sirsa: Love Triangle Turns Deadly

Sirsa, June 10: A shocking incident has emerged from Sirsa, Haryana, where a young man was brutally stabbed to death by a group of assailants. Th

TMC rebel leaders list: From Sushmita Dev to others, check leaders deserting Mamata Banerjee's party after poll blow

Trinamool Congress faces internal turmoil as Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev resigns, fueling speculation of a BJP move. Rebel MPs are reportedly see

Union Cabinet Applauds PM Modi On Becoming Longest Serving Elected Prime Minister

NEW DELHI, Jun 10: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the longest continuous

Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam takes possession of land in Assam for temple construction

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has officially taken possession of over 10 acres of land in Assam. The land is allocated for the constructio

Is the Image Showing a Large Crowd at CJPs Protest AI-Generated? No, Its Real!

The photo was taken by The Hindu's photographer, Shashi Shekhar Kashyap.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to review CGP at Air Force Academy on June 13

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal on June 13. This event marks the s

Union Cabinet passes resolution lauding PM Modi for becoming the longest-serving elected PM

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the longest-serving elected PM for consec

Alpha teaser: Alia Bhatt makes an action-packed entry into YRF Spy Universe

The teaser of Alpha, directed by Shiv Rawali and produced by Yash Raj Films, dives into a wild origin story of the protagonist, essayed by Alia B

Another jolt to TMC, party MP Sushmita Dev resigns from Rajya Sabha

Sushmita Dev is the second MP of the TMC to resign this week, after Sukhendu Sekhar Roy had tendered his resignation from the party as well as th

'Tax evasion' case: Anil Ambani gets interim protection from coercive action under Black Money Act

Bombay High Court admits industrialist Anil Ambanis petition challenging the constitutional validity of provisions of the Black Money Act

Indian-American co-founders drone boat powers historic US rescue mission in Hormuz

The rescue operation by the drone boat Corsair, developed by Saronic Technologies, was the first of its kind mission to be carried out by the US

TMC bleeds as Sushmita Dev quits party and Rajya Sabha amidst rebellion in party

Kolkata (West Bengal), Jun 10: In another setback to Trinamool Congress (TMC), Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev on Wednesday resigned from the party a

Opposition Leaders Drawn to NDA and BJP Due to Development Politics: Hardeep Singh Puri

New Delhi, June 10: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri commented on the political landscape in West Bengal and the future of the Trinamool Congres

Is that Hania Aamir? Badshahs romantic post leaves fans guessing

Hyderabad: Rapper Badshah has once again managed to get the internet talking, and this time he did it without even saying much. The rapper took t

Pakistan conducts new strikes on Afghanistan, kills 14 including 11 children

Pakistani airstrikes have hit three Afghan provinces, according to Kabul's Taliban government. It says 13 people have been killed in the fresh st

Free govt bus travel for women in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 10 (PTI) Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Wednesday said the Cabinet has decided that the Indira guarantee of free

Elle trailer: New series reveals Elle Woods high school years before Legally Blonde

Prime Videos upcoming prequel series follows a teenage Elle Woods as she navigates friendship, romance, and a life-changing move years before hea

For Migrant Workers With HIV, Staying on Treatment Takes More Than Just Medicine

On the Ganjam-Surat migration corridor, workers living with HIV navigate long shifts, travel, stigma, and treatment.

US House passes USD 70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill for Trump

The legislation, known as the Secure America Act, passed 214-212 largely along party lines and now heads to Trump`s desk for his signature

JD(U) Spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Addresses Key Political Issues Ahead of UP Elections

Patna, June 10: Rajiv Ranjan, spokesperson for the Janata Dal United (JD(U)), addressed various political issues on Wednesday. He discussed the p

Realme launches P4R 5G for mid segment buyers

Realme P4R 5G ships with an 8,000 mAh battery supported by a 45W charging

CRPF Scales Up Counter-Terror Operations In Higher Ridges, Plains In Kashmir Ahead Amarnath Yatra 2026

New Delhi, Jun 10: With the annual Amarnathji Yatra set to begin on July 3, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has significantly intensified

Watch: $70 billion immigration bill clears House, heads to Trump

The U.S. House has narrowly approved a nearly $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, paving the way for President Donald Trump to sign it into

Surge in Crude Oil Prices Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

New Delhi, June 10: Global crude oil prices saw a significant increase during Wednesdays trading session. The rise comes after the United States

President Murmu and LG Sandhu Congratulate PM Modi on 12 Years of Leadership

New Delhi, June 10: President Droupadi Murmu and Delhis Lieutenant Governor, Tarun Chugh Sandhu, congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on th

The Cat in the Hat trailer: Bill Haders wild new take on Dr. Seuss iconic trickster

Warner Bros. Pictures Animations first theatrical feature under its current banner sends the beloved feline on a globe-spanning mission of imagin

Left parties block NH in Vijayawada over fuel, gas price hikes

Protesters accuse the Central and State governments of burdening the public through excessive taxation on petroleum products

EV charging station damaged in Banjara Hills after theft

Hyderabad: An EV charging station in Hyderabads Banjara Hills was damaged after miscreants fled with charging guns on June 7. The incident came t

Markets, streets deserted in different parts of PoK after JAACs protest call

JAAC has been staging protests demanding subsidised flour and electricity. The group was outlawed on Friday (June 5, 2026) by authorities, citing

Hoola Health secures $5M funding led by Peak XVs Surge

Hoola Health said the new capital will be used to expand into new markets, strengthen its technology stack and scale its integrated care model.

Marco Silva Appointed as Benficas New Head Coach, Replacing Jose Mourinho

Lisbon, June 10: Former Fulham manager Marco Silva has been appointed as the new head coach of Portugals football club, Sport Lisboa e Benfica. H

Ahmedabad Air India plane crash tragedy to teamwork: Gujarat's emergency response sets model of coordination

On June 12 last year, the London-bound Air India flight AI-171 crashed into the hostel complex of BJ Medical College in the Meghaninagar area mom

The Unmaking of Daly College: How Alumni Say a Storied Institution Lost its Way

A growing alumni movement says the institution faces its gravest crisis in decades.

Two Indians among 3 in critical condition after Dubai road crash

Dubai: Two Indian nationals are among three workers in critical condition following the minibus crash on Dubais Emirates Road on Sunday, June 7,

Major Opportunity for MSMEs and Startups in Defense Sector Workshop Scheduled for June 11-12 in New Delhi

New Delhi, June 10: A special workshop for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups will take place on June 11 and 12, 2026, at

SIR in Karnataka: 96.27% voter mapping completed in Yadgir district

The 2002 electoral rolls have been considered as the benchmark, and compared with the existing 2025 electoral rolls through a mapping process

Who was Sophie Faucher? Renowned Canadian actor and author dies at 68 after long illness - Check cause of death

Canadian actress, author, and television host Sophie Faucher has died at 68 after a long illness. Renowned for her roles in 'Le Coeur' and as a v

Explained: Worlds first AI-designed vaccine

The goal is ambitious: a single vaccine that works not just against all known human coronavirus variants, but against related bat viruses that co

Bombay High Court restores pilots licence revoked 15 years ago, says DGCAs suspension order illegal

The Bench said the DGCAs licensing authority neither issued a show-cause notice to Jeetendra Krishna Varma nor granted him a hearing in person be

Former Afghan President Karzai Condemns Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan

Kabul, June 10: Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has strongly condemned Pakistans alleged violations of Afghan airspace and the airstrikes ca

Exponent Energy secures Rs 200 Cr from 360 ONE, TDK Ventures, and others

The funds will be used to expand into new cities and vehicle categories, and step up research and development.

Whalefall trailer: Austin Abrams is trapped inside a giant sperm whale in new survival thriller

Austin Abrams stars in Brian Duffields survival thriller as a young diver trapped inside a giant sperm whale in one of 2026s most unusual high-co

Whalefall trailer: Austin Abrams is trapped inside a giant sperm whale in new survival thriller

Austin Abrams stars in Brian Duffields survival thriller as a young diver trapped inside a giant sperm whale in one of 2026s most unusual high-co

Tamil Nadu Governor, CM & other leaders condole demise of veteran director Bharathiraja

Veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja has passed away. Tamil Nadu Governor, Chief Minister M K Stalin, and other prominent leaders have offered their co

Pune Municipal Corporation gets bomb threat; building evacuated, search underway

Pune Municipal Corporation headquarters and the mayor's office received a bomb threat via email on Wednesday. The entire main building was evacua

BYD to launch its hybrid SUV based on DM-i Hybrid tech with driving range of more than 1,200km in India: Check details

BYD India is set to launch its first plug-in hybrid SUV, the Seal U, later this year, featuring the company's electric-first DM-i technology. Thi

Working continuously without break: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Modi's longest-serving PM feat

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Kishanganj Gaushala. She offered prayers to mark Narendra Modi's achievement. Modi has become India's lo

HKC, ANTGAMER, KOORUI Make Strong Debut at COMPUTEX 2026 with World-First Display Innovations

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Meet Zach Yadegari: US teen founder sold gaming app for $100K, then built $40M Cal AI and now he is going with the 'Flow'

Zach Yadegari, based in Miami, achieved two successful startup exits before age 20, selling a gaming site for $100,000 and an AI calorie tracker