India

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has directed Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to set up separate internal committees in all 127 units with 10 or more employees within four weeks to ensure compliance with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act.

Tesla has expressed interest in setting up a sales and service centre in Hyderabad, according to the Telangana government. During a meeting with IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, Tesla India executives confirmed plans to expand operations in the city.

Diplomacy must match its ambitions with stronger institutions, energy resilience, and coalition-building to turn strategic autonomy into lasting global influence

The RBI announced a record Rs 2.87 lakh crore dividend to the government for FY26, boosting finances amid the West Asia conflict. The Central Board also raised the Contingent Risk Buffer, as rising energy prices and rupee depreciation strain imports

Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister M B Patil announced that flight services from Bengaluru to Bidar and Kalaburagi will resume on June 1 and June 10 respectively.

The satirical “Cockroach Janata Party” relaunched its X handle with the tagline “Cockroaches Never Die” and began a campaign demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper-leak controversy

Sreenidi Deccan FC ended their Indian Football League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Dempo SC at Fatorda. Marcus Joseph scored early, Hadi Idrissou equalised late, and the Deccan Warriors finished second with 26 points from 14 matches

Deadly heatwaves are exposing the growing cost of climate change, with workers paying the highest price as rising temperatures push India towards a dangerous future

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced that the two-day nationwide strike planned by the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation (AISBISF) for May 25–26 has been deferred after talks with management.

India successfully test-launched the Agni-1 short-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the launch validated all operational and technical parameters under the Strategic Forces Command.

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting trio of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen powered the team to 255/4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Hyderabad. Klaasen and Kishan struck fluent half-centuries, while Nitish Kumar Reddy added late fireworks in the IPL league match

Police in Ahmedabad arrested eight people for allegedly stealing 2.1 kilograms of gold jewellery worth Rs 2.58 crore from an Akasa Air cargo consignment. Investigators uncovered a pre-planned insider racket involving airline staff, cargo handlers and gold smugglers

A doctor at Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences was allegedly assaulted by a group demanding treatment without medico-legal registration, prompting protests and a strike by medical staff. Police arrested five accused as authorities ordered an inquiry and enhanced hospital security

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay expanded his Cabinet by inducting VCK leader Vanni Arasu and IUML legislator A M Shahjahan as ministers. The move strengthened the TVK-led coalition government and increased representation for Dalit and minority communities in the ministry

The Congress questioned the Centre after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the Venezuelan President’s proposed visit to India before any official confirmation from New Delhi. Jairam Ramesh said the US had repeatedly made announcements linked to India’s foreign policy ahead of India

The RBI Bulletin said India’s near-term economic outlook remains clouded by supply-side pressures and risks arising from the West Asia conflict. However, domestic demand, strong services exports and policy measures are expected to help the economy withstand global uncertainties and external challenges

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh inaugurated SAEL Industries Limited’s 600 MW solar power projects in Kadapa district. Developed with an investment of nearly Rs 3,000 crore, the projects are expected to boost renewable energy generation and support regional economic growth

India’s UPI digital payment system will become operational in Cyprus from next year following agreements signed during Narendra Modi’s 2025 visit. The move expands UPI’s European footprint and strengthens India-Cyprus cooperation in fintech, trade and cross-border financial connectivity

The CBI arrested a Pune-based lecturer for allegedly leaking the NEET UG 2026 physics paper to aspirants. The agency said the accused had access to the question paper through her role as an expert appointed by the National Testing Agency

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that 217 Indians had reportedly joined the Russian armed forces during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with 49 losing their lives. The government said 139 Indians had been released and efforts were continuing to trace missing individuals and secure repatriation

Dharmendra Pradhan assured students that the re-conducted NEET-UG 2026 exam on June 21 would be error-free after the cancellation affected 22 lakh aspirants, while urging trust in the system and cautioning parents against excessive coaching pressure on students

The West Bengal health department warned hospitals about shortages of saline, paracetamol and other essential medical supplies due to the West Asia conflict disrupting global supply chains, freight movement and packaging material availability, prompting authorities to allow emergency procurement under the non-catalogue category

The Supreme Court of India directed police nationwide to immediately register FIRs in missing persons cases, noting that 47,000 children remain untraced. The court also ordered anti-human trafficking units to become fully operational within four weeks

The Delhi High Court issued notices to Gopal Rai and journalist Saurav Das over a plea alleging a social media campaign targeting Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma during the Delhi excise policy case, while linking it with pending contempt proceedings against AAP leaders