India

Centre's clarification that a passport is not conclusive proof of citizenship raises questions over how Indians can establish their citizenship amid fears of voter deletions during the ongoing SIR exercise

IndiGo's Airbus A320 has successfully completed India's first commercial jet landing using the indigenous GAGAN satellite navigation system. The DGCA-supervised demonstration is expected to accelerate the adoption of satellite-based precision approaches, improving safety, efficiency and accessibility across the country's expanding airport network

India delivered a dominant performance at the Under-15 Asian Wrestling Championships, winning four gold medals and securing eight medals overall. The Indian contingent achieved a clean podium sweep across all weight categories in men’s freestyle action on a successful day

Four children have died and 45 others have been hospitalised with cerebral malaria in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district. Authorities have intensified medical surveillance, treatment, fogging and awareness campaigns to contain the outbreak in the affected Potka block

Deep-tech startup SpaceFields Pvt Ltd will establish an advanced solid propellant manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district. The project is expected to create 300 skilled jobs and strengthen India's indigenous aerospace and defence manufacturing capabilities by 2028

The Andhra Pradesh government has established AP-FIRST, a Section 8 company, to promote research, innovation and technology commercialisation. Backed by ₹5 crore seed funding, it will support collaboration across academia, industry and government in strategic technology sectors

Notorious dacoit Jagan Gurjar was found dead under suspicious circumstances inside Ajmer's high-security jail on Monday. Police and forensic teams reached the prison to investigate the incident. Gurjar faced nearly 100 criminal cases and had been jailed in multiple high-profile cases

The Kerala High Court permitted the SIT probing the alleged Sabarimala gold loss to register a fresh case after finding evidence linked to the 2025 replating of the Dwarapalaka idols. The court directed investigators to thoroughly pursue all aspects of the case

The Congress accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of misleading Parliament over casualties during Operation Sindoor and demanded his resignation. The party also sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's apology, alleging the government delayed honouring six personnel who died during the operation

Mumbai's seven water reservoirs have dropped to less than seven per cent live storage due to delayed monsoon and inadequate rainfall. The BMC has intensified water conservation measures and enforced supply cuts as concerns over the city's drinking water availability grow

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj directed the Punjab government to amend objectionable provisions in the anti-sacrilege law within a month and suspend its implementation until changes are made. Sikh MLAs and ministers appeared before the Akal Takht following its summons

A first-year MBBS student died after falling from the 14th floor of the girls' hostel at a private medical college in Thrissur. Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the suspected suicide incident

The CJP protest at Jantar Mantar entered its 10th day, with founder Abhijeet Dipke criticising the Centre's alleged response to student suicide cases. Activist Wangchuk continued his hunger strike, calling for support for education reforms, accountability and environmental protection

The Centre is considering increasing Lok Sabha seats by 50 per cent while retaining existing inter-state seat ratios to address southern states' concerns. The move aims to facilitate implementation of the women's reservation law before the 2029 general elections

Relentless monsoon rains and flash floods have affected thousands across 12 districts of Arunachal Pradesh, with the death toll rising to three. Rescue and relief operations continue as authorities battle landslides, damaged infrastructure and widespread disruption to connectivity

Eight newly elected Rajya Sabha members, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Tarun Chugh, took oath on Monday. Kharge was re-appointed as the Leader of Opposition with effect from June 26 after his re-election to the Upper House

Haryana and Rajasthan signed an agreement for the implementation of the Yamuna Water Project in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The project aims to improve drinking water supply through underground pipelines and resolve a decades-old water-sharing issue between the two states

VHP President Alok Kumar defended Champat Rai over allegations linked to Ram Temple donations, saying the Trust acted promptly to ensure a transparent investigation. He also criticised political leaders demanding Rai's resignation, claiming they followed different standards in similar situations

The Faizabad Bar Association resolved not to represent the accused in the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case and announced a penalty for violators. It also sought a CBI probe and proposed legal action against temple management members not named in the FIR

Health Minister JP Nadda launched Ayushman Sarathi, a WhatsApp chatbot for PM-JAY beneficiaries, along with the Drug Registry and Unified Health Interface. The initiatives aim to enhance digital healthcare access, interoperability, transparency and efficient service delivery across India

Champat Rai's brother Sunil Bansal defended him against allegations linked to the Ram temple donation case, saying he dedicated his life to the RSS and the Ram temple movement. He termed the allegations politically motivated and highlighted Rai's years of public service

Hombale Films officially announced a new project starring Suriya and directed by T J Gnanavel. The upcoming film is expected to feature Kayadu Lohar as the female lead, with Sai Abhyankkar composing the music and S R Kathir handling cinematography

The BJP said those accused in the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft case are facing legal action and social boycott. It backed the Faizabad Bar Association's decision and reiterated that the guilty would receive exemplary punishment under the rule of law

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to simplify government services, strengthen the Public Grievance Redressal System and improve mobile connectivity. He also reviewed the Navachetana screening programme and urged faster establishment of the CII Global Leadership Centre