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The Federal is an online platform that shares news, insights, and opinions, focusing on India through the lens of its states, particularly highlighting the southern region. In today's world, social media and technology are transforming journalism, and we aim to harness these changes by uniting journalists, designers, engineers, data analysts, and product managers in our newsroom to create new and trustworthy storytelling methods. In an era filled with extreme viewpoints, we strive to restore balance in news coverage. Our goal is to thoroughly examine important issues that matter to citizens but often go unnoticed. We are part of New Generation Media Corporation Private Limited, which has a variety of print and media offerings. Our journey began in 2009 with the launch of Puthiya Thalaimurai, a news and information magazine published in Tamil. The print division also includes specialized magazines focused on women and education. In 2011, New Generation Media introduced its first television news channel, also named Puthiya Thalaimurai, which quickly became popular and set new standards in Tamil TV journalism. It remains a leading channel to this day. Additionally, the company operates an entertainment channel called Puthu Yugam. The Federal marks our inaugural foray into English-language news media.

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UP: Consecration of ‘Raja Ram’ held at Ayodhya temple

2 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

The consecration of 'Raja Ram' or Lord Rama in his manifestation as a king was held on the first floor of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Thursday (May 5). The ceremony coincided with the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, which, according to Hindu scriptures, marks the day when the holy river Ganga descended to Earth from Lord Shiva's locks, moved by King Bhagirath's penance.
Israel recovers bodies of 2 hostages from Gaza’s Khan Younis

2 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

Tel Aviv, Jun 5 (AP) Israel has recovered the bodies of two hostages taken in Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack that ignited the war in the Gaza Strip, officials said on Thursday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the remains of Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai were recovered and returned to Israel in a special operation by the army and the Shin Bet internal security agency. "Together with all the citizens of Israel, my wife and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the dear families.
Assam: Number of flood-hit goes up to 7 lakh; rivers cross danger mark

2 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

Guwahati, Jun 5 (PTI) Assam's flood situation remained grim on Thursday, with nearly seven lakh people affected in 21 districts and the water level of major rivers showing a rising trend, officials said. The death toll in the first wave of the floods and landslides rose to 19, with two deaths reported on Wednesday. One person went missing in the Cachar district.
Soon after Trump reveals Putin’s retaliation warning, Russian drones kill 5 in Ukraine

2 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

Early on Thursday (June 5), a string of Russian drone attacks struck several Ukrainian cities, leaving at least five people—including a one-year-old child—dead and more than twenty injured. Six Shahed-type drones targeted the northern city of Pryluky, according to Ukrainian officials, severely damaging homes and injuring six people. Regional governor Viacheslav Chaus said the attack occurred overnight.
‘Thug Life’ releases to massive fan frenzy in TN; no shows in Karnataka

2 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

The much-anticipated gangster saga Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Mani Ratnam, has finally hit theatres across India and overseas. The film reunites the iconic Nayakan duo after nearly four decades, creating a wave of excitement among fans and cinephiles alike. The emotional gangster drama had an early release in the US and Dubai with limited shows. In India, the film was screened in theatres at 9 am.
Anyone who sees working for country as anti-party activity needs to question themselves: Tharoor

2 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said that anyone who thinks working in the national interest is anti-party activity needs to question themselves instead. Tharoor is heading an all-party parliamentary delegation to the US to communicate India’s stance against terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. “Frankly, when one is doing the nation's service, I don't think one needs to worry too much about these things,” Tharoor said in an interview on Wednesday (June 4).
Comedian Daniel Fernandes defends satire after legal notice over Kashmir joke

2 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

Stand-up comedian Daniel Fernandes has received a legal notice from two Supreme Court lawyers asking him to take down his recent YouTube video on the Kashmir terror attack and another X postThe notice, sent by Advocates Makarand D Adkar and Amita Sachdeva, accuses Fernandes of offending the sentiments of countless Indians, trivialising the the Pahalgam terror attack and hurting public sentiment.
Sikkim: Helicopters resume ops as weather clears; 59 tourists evacuated

2 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

Gangtok, Jun 5 (PTI) Fifty-nine tourists were brought back to Gangtok from the rain-ravaged north Sikkim on Thursday morning as the rescue operations resumed after the weather cleared, officials said. They were among the 109 tourists stranded in north Sikkim's Lachung for nearly a week. Two MI-17V5 helicopters left for Chaten in north Sikkim from Pakyong airport near state capital Gangtok in the early morning after the weather cleared.
Congress blames India’s ‘foreign policy collapse’ for Pakistan’s UN role

2 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) With Pakistan set to chair a key committee of the UN Security Council and be the vice-chair of another panel of the world body, the Congress on Thursday described the development as the sad story of "our own foreign policy collapse" but questioned how the global community can continue to legitimise Pakistan's sponsorship of terrorism.
Iran, Burma, Haiti…: Trump bans entry from 12 countries; 7 more face strict checks

2 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

Washington, Jun 5 (AP) President Donald Trump is resurrecting the travel ban policy from his first term, signing a proclamation Wednesday night preventing people from a dozen countries from entering the United States. The countries include Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.