Human Interest

Air India will suspend and reduce several international flights from June for three months due to soaring jet fuel prices linked to the Middle East crisis. The Tata Group airline is also tightening cost controls, cutting expenses, and enforcing stricter compliance amid mounting financial losses

Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan to honour outstanding nursing professionals across India on International Nurses Day. The awards, instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, recognise exemplary service, compassion, and dedication in healthcare

Mandira Bedi is inspiring fans with her disciplined fitness routine at age 53, sharing habits like daily workouts, 15,000 steps, one-minute planks, and regular massages. The actress, known for promoting wellness and active living, continues to advocate consistency, self-care, and healthy lifestyle choices on social media

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has set up a Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee, headed by Justice Aravind Kumar, to assess court infrastructure needs across India and propose a Rs 40,000–50,000 crore upgrade plan. The panel will focus on modernisation, digitisation under e-Courts, and improving judicial efficiency

A tiger was found dead in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, with officials suspecting it died in a territorial fight with another big cat. The eight-year-old tiger, nicknamed Pujari, showed injury marks, and an investigation is underway following NTCA guidelines

The Centre reduced royalty rates on offshore deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil production to boost exploration and ease industry costs amid global energy volatility. The revised framework lowers levies for initial production years while retaining existing rates for onland and shallow-water categories

A report shows that while most employees in India are using AI at work, only about 35% believe it has delivered expected returns on investment. The study highlights growing AI adoption, rising training efforts, and expanding workplace use, but notes gaps in governance and measurable benefits

Two female cheetahs from Botswana were released into the open forests of Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh after completing quarantine, marking another step in India’s Project Cheetah. The initiative aims to restore the species, with the total population now rising to 57 including cub

New Delhi hosted 73rd Fit India Sundays on Cycle at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, featuring Army, Navy and Air Force participation with citizens, promoting fitness, unity and patriotism through cycling, yoga, Zumba and activities, drawing over 800 enthusiastic participants.

Once a multidirectional eco-memory of trees, dogs, and other nonhumans, the road to glitzy corporate, educational, and industrial hubs in Hyderabad is now a mono-memory — dominated by humans and their wheels

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant shared a personal anecdote in court while dismissing a plea by judicial aspirant Prerna Gupta before the Supreme Court of India. He recalled being discouraged from joining judicial services early in his career and advised her to focus on future opportunities instead of contesting a single exam result.

Tata Power and Druk Green Power Corporation have expanded their clean energy partnership with a new 404 MW hydro project in Bhutan. The deal raises their joint hydropower pipeline to over 5,000 MW, strengthening regional renewable energy cooperation and Bhutan’s long-term energy expansion goals

A hantavirus outbreak aboard Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius infected five people and caused three deaths, including Dutch and German passengers. Two Indian crew members are onboard. WHO confirmed limited human-to-human transmission but stressed the outbreak is not comparable to Covid-19 or a pandemic threat

The BCCI issued strict IPL guidelines warning franchises about honey-trapping risks, vaping violations, and unauthorized interactions during matches. Surprise checks will enforce compliance, while team managers must monitor guest access and report breaches to protect the league’s integrity and operational discipline

The Trump administration exempted foreign medical doctors from a visa and green card review pause affecting high-risk countries, offering hope to physicians like Libyan doctor Faysal Alghoula. However, uncertainty remains as thousands of immigrants, researchers, and professionals still face delays, employment restrictions, and deportation fears

West Bengal Governor RN Ravi dissolved the Assembly, ending Mamata Banerjee’s tenure as Chief Minister after BJP’s 2026 election victory. Despite refusing resignation traditions and retaining the CM title on social media, comparisons emerged with late ex-CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s graceful 2011 resignation after Left Front’s defeat

India gifted Vietnam President To Lam a unique Namoh 108 lotus variety, a brass Buddha sculpture, and Banarasi silk during his state visit. The gifts symbolised spiritual heritage, traditional craftsmanship, and cultural ties between India and Vietnam

  Security agencies in Punjab report a rising pattern of ISI-linked attacks allegedly coordinated by Pakistan-based gangster Shezad Bhatti, using recruited locals for low-paid operations. Investigations suggest attempts to revive Khalistan-linked violence through targeted blasts, recruitment of vulnerable youth, and communal destabilisation 

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commemorated Operation Sindoor’s anniversary, praising the armed forces’ precision and sacrifice. The operation, launched after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, reinforcing India’s zero-tolerance stance against terrorism and commitment to national security

The Archaeological Survey of India told the Madhya Pradesh High Court that the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex was built using remains of earlier temples from the Paramara period, citing scientific survey evidence, as hearings continue over the site’s religious character

Telangana continues to face intense heatwave conditions with temperatures crossing 43°C in several districts, including Adilabad, Medak and Nizamabad, while Hyderabad recorded around 40.6°C, with IMD and TSDPS data showing localized spikes up to 45°C-plus

Rare caracal sightings in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert near Jaisalmer have revived conservation hopes after officials confirmed two more wildcats using camera traps and radio-collaring, taking recorded numbers to three while highlighting ongoing efforts to protect the critically endangered species

Centre issued gazette notification establishing South Coast Railway Zone with headquarters in Visakhapatnam effective June 1, 2026 including divisions like Guntakal, Guntur, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam after reorganising SCR and ECoR fulfilling Andhra Pradesh demand since 2014

DMK president M K Stalin resigned as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after party’s defeat in Assembly polls with TVK emerging as the largest party His resignation was forwarded to Governor Rajendra Arlekar while DMK will function as main opposition party