Multiple person shot at at church in Alabama, 1 dead, suspect held, AP reports

Centre’s one-time age waiver amid stir, criticism on ‘Agnipath’: 10 points

Agnipath scheme: The government has listed out several options for special recruits – “Agniveers” – in a bid to allay concerns. 

LIVE: Govt tries to allay concerns on Agnipath amid raging protests

Countrywide stir needed to stall Agnipath scheme, says Rakesh Tikait

“Till now, the youth were getting at least 15 years’ service in the armed forces and a pension post-retirement but after the implementation of this scheme, when they retire from the services of the armed forces, they will return home without pension,” Tikait said.

Agnipath: National Institute of Open Schooling to launch special programme

Played no role in honorary D.Lit for Sharjah ruler: Jaleel

Addressing a press conference here, he admitted that he knew Madhava Warrier, a Mumbai-based businessman, whom Suresh had alleged as his benami but claimed that it was just a friendship.

Kerala on track to set up 100k MSMEs in this fiscal: Minister

Facilitating around 10,000 B2B meetings, the June 16-18 event will boost the administration’s renewed pro-industry measures to project Kerala as a prime business destination before the rest of the country, the minister noted at the event.

Kerala reports uptick in Covid cases, logs over 3k infections

The Kerala health department, in a release, has further said that directions have been issued to provide the precautionary dose at home to all those above 60 years of age who are in palliative care, bed-ridden or living in old age homes.

Cong protest against ED quizzing of Rahul turns violent in Hyd

The Congress leaders entered into an argument with the police for creating hurdles when they were registering peaceful protest. At one stage, Renuka Chowdary was seen holding a police official by collar. She was later whisked away in a police van.

Telangana tech institute students’ protests against ‘poor facilities’ enters third day

Heavy police forces supervised by Nirmal assistant superintendent of police Kiran Khare erected barricades in front of the academic block and other main buildings. Police have also imposed restrictions on the movement of civilians near the campus.

Hyderabad Police book Cong’s Renuka Chowdhury after she grabbed a cop by collar

The police registered the cases against Chowdhury and others under Sections 143 (punishment for unlawful assembly), 152 (assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot) among others.

Jairam Ramesh to head the communication wing of Congress

The elevation of Ramesh, who played key roles in election management for the past many years, comes after he was elected for a fresh term in Rajya Sabha from Karnataka earlier this month.

First day of CET conducted smoothly: Karnataka minister

The first day of the Common Entrance Test (CET 22) – gateway to becoming eligible for seeking admission to professional courses of engineering, veterinary, farm science, pharmacy, naturopathy and yoga – was conducted smoothly at all the centres across the state on Thursday, Karnataka higher education minister CN Ashwath Narayan said

May allot jobs in exchange for land: Power firms to HC

The Yaramaras Power Corporation and Raichur Power Corporation have promised the high court of Karnataka that they will consider the job applications of those who gave up their lands for a power project.