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Two female workers died and 62 others were hospitalised following a major ammonia gas leak at an export factory in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has ordered an immediate high-level probe into the incident

A nine-month-old girl is in a critical condition at BRD Medical College after being allegedly abducted and raped by a 12-year-old male relative in Gorakhpur. Police have taken the minor into custody after he confessed to the crime

A group of armed Nihangs allegedly stormed a gurdwara in Rudraprayag and held its manager hostage on the roof while demanding the release of four devotees arrested after a clash in Chamoli. Police have deployed forces and are trying to resolve the standoff

A confrontation at a NEET re-examination centre in Ahmedabad’s Vastrapur area erupted over enforcement of dress code and security rules, after a candidate wearing a hijab was initially asked to remove it during frisking. Parents and political groups clashed outside the venue, alleging uneven application of rules regarding religious symbols

Skipper Mitchell Marsh slammed a 28-ball 60 as clinical Australia routed Bangladesh by seven wickets in the third T20I at Chattogram. The victory helped the visitors wrap up the three-match series with an emphatic 3-0 clean sweep

Medical aspirants appearing for the NEET-UG re-test expressed deep anxiety and mental exhaustion following the alleged May 3 paper leak. While students detailed logistical and psychological struggles, they expressed hope for a fair, leak-free examination process this time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used two major engagements in Kolkata to highlight yoga as a path to personal well-being and world peace, while stressing maritime strength and defence self-reliance as essential for India's economic growth, security and global influence

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju alleged that external agencies are driving opposition to the strategic Great Nicobar infrastructure project. He asserted that national security and Indo-Pacific geopolitical interests must override standard commercial and environmental evaluations

A close aide of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, Sumit Roy, has been booked in a fraud and forgery case in Paschim Medinipur. Roy, already wanted in a land-grab case, has been absconding, while investigators continue examining fresh allegations

The Andhra Pradesh government has formed a Special Investigation Team led by IG M. Ravi Prakash to investigate the alleged custodial murder of 25-year-old Gade Sai Krishna. Suspended Circle Inspector Nagaraju faces murder charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Four people were killed and 57 injured after an NBSTC passenger bus rammed into a parked trailer on National Highway 27 in Jalpaiguri. Emergency teams used metal cutters to rescue passengers trapped inside the mangled vehicle wreckage

Seven female migrant workers died and over 60 were hospitalised after an ammonia gas leak at a seafood export plant in Tiruvallur. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has ordered a 24-hour inquiry committee to investigate safety violations

ONGC expects its natural gas production to grow by 7-8 per cent annually as new wells come on stream. Chairman Arun Kumar Singh said rising output from new wells, offshore investments and supportive government policies are expected to strengthen the company's growth prospects

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan intervened to help critically injured aspirant Shrishti Dubey sit for Sunday's NEET-UG re-exam in Kolkata. Suffering from nine broken ribs, she took the test in a special room equipped with medical support

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and supporters continued their sit-in at Jantar Mantar overnight, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged examination irregularities. Dipke appealed to farmers and the public to join the protest and support students

The SIT probing alleged embezzlement of funds linked to the Ayodhya Ram temple has directed trust officials and temple functionaries not to leave the city. Investigators are also examining land purchases and procurement activities undertaken by the temple trust

A survey of 1,811 HR professionals found that artificial intelligence is becoming a key priority across human resource functions. Most respondents cited improved efficiency and productivity as the main driver, while many also reported gains in recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning

Stock market sentiment this week is expected to be shaped by US-Iran negotiations, crude oil prices and foreign investor activity. Analysts also expect investors to monitor monsoon progress and geopolitical developments, with markets remaining closed on Friday for Muharram

Gold and silver prices are expected to be influenced by US-Iran negotiations, crude oil movements and major global economic indicators next week. Analysts say developments in West Asia, US economic data and central bank signals will remain key drivers of bullion markets

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the European Union are expected to sign a free trade agreement by December, with implementation likely by February-March 2027. The pact is expected to provide duty-free access for about 93 per cent of Indian exports

Belgium and Iran meet in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match in Inglewood on Monday. With all four teams level on one point after opening draws, a victory could provide a major boost in the race for the knockout stages

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain a wait-and-watch stance and keep the repo rate at 5.25% amid easing global tensions. Policymakers will monitor monsoon progress, inflation trends and crude oil prices before making future policy decisions

The Enforcement Directorate has uncovered an alleged organ trafficking racket in Kerala operated through a medical tourism firm. Investigators claim the network exploited financially vulnerable donors, forged documents and facilitated illegal transplants, with searches conducted to trace proceeds and evidence  

S Jaishankar joined diplomats in New Delhi to mark the 12th International Day of Yoga. The event highlighted the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” with leaders promoting yoga as a lifelong practice for physical and mental well-being