Lebanon: Eight people die in Israeli drone strikes

June 2, 2026 5:55 PM

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Lebanon: Eight people die in Israeli drone strikes

  Eight people died in Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon today. Israel threatened yesterday to strike Beirut's southern suburbs, causing panic in the Lebanese capital as thousands fled to safer areas and Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel. Israeli forces recently made their deepest i...

Rupee depreciates by 27 paise to close at 95.26 against US dollar

June 2, 2026 7:28 PM

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Rupee depreciates by 27 paise to close at 95.26 against US dollar

In the forex market today, the rupee depreciated by 27 paise to close at 95 rupees and 26 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 99.11 in intra-day trade.  

SC orders removal of encroachment from Agasthyamalai ecological landscape

June 2, 2026 4:58 PM

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SC orders removal of encroachment from Agasthyamalai ecological landscape

Taking a serious note of encroachments within the protected areas of the Agasthyamalai ecological landscape in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the Supreme Court has directed that a time-bound eviction plan be prepared and implemented on a priority basis. The apex court also directed that disciplinary and leg...

Domestic markets end in gains

June 2, 2026 5:29 PM

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Domestic markets end in gains

  Benchmark domestic equity indices rebounded today and closed around half a per cent higher. The BSE Sensex rose 383 points to close at 74 thousand 650. The NSE Nifty gained 101 points to settle at 23 thousand and 484. The broader market at the National Stock Exchange also ended in positive zone. T...

Southwest monsoon is likely to set in over Keralam around Thursday: IMD

June 2, 2026 4:14 PM

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Southwest monsoon is likely to set in over Keralam around Thursday: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the Southwest monsoon is likely to set in over Keralam around Thursday. The conditions are favourable for further advance of the southwest monsoon into some more parts of Lakshadweep Islands, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the remaining parts of so...

Mizoram Governor reviews preparations for 73rd NEC Plenary Session in Shillong

June 2, 2026 2:15 PM

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Mizoram Governor reviews preparations for 73rd NEC Plenary Session in Shillong

Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh reviewed preparations for the 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC), scheduled to be held on June 4 in Shillong. The meeting, held at Lok Bhavan today, focused on ensuring effective projection of Mizoram’s developmental priorities at the high-leve...

National Panchayat Awards 2025 ceremony to be held in New Delhi tomorrow

June 2, 2026 2:12 PM

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National Panchayat Awards 2025 ceremony to be held in New Delhi tomorrow

The National Panchayat Awards 2025 Ceremony will be held in New Delhi tomorrow. The awards will be conferred on 42 outstanding Panchayats from across the country.   During the ceremony, 34 Gram Panchayats will be awarded under the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar category and ...