India

Global crude oil and LNG prices are expected to moderate as US-Iran peace prospects improve and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz potentially resumes. Analysts, however, warn that supply disruptions and infrastructure damage may keep energy markets volatile for months

A newlywed woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Kiyana Homestay in Tipridhar, located on the Mussoorie-Dhanolti road. Upon finding the woman lying unconscious in the room, her husband alerted the homestay staff, who then informed the police .

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann rejected allegations linked to an objectionable video cited by the Akal Takht, calling it false propaganda. He said the person in the video is not him and accused religious bodies of political influence

Preparations are underway at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati for the Ambubachi Mela beginning June 22. The shrine will remain closed for three days during the ritual period marking Goddess Kamakhya’s annual cycle, before reopening to lakhs of devotees on June 26

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has filed an election petition in the Calcutta High Court challenging the Bhabanipur Assembly seat result, which she lost to BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari by 15,105 votes, according to party sources

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP government of failing accountability over multiple exam irregularities and demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. He also criticised the Telegram curbs ahead of NEET-UG re-exam and alleged widespread paper leak issues

A Delhi court denied anticipatory bail to a man accused of deceiving a woman with a false promise of marriage. The court noted WhatsApp chats referring to her as “future wifey” and cited need for custodial interrogation

Former Tamil Nadu BJP President, K Annamalai criticized the Union government for stringent measures and security protocols announced for the NEET re-test scheduled on June 21. He said that the strict entry procedures, would increase anxiety among students and further burden them.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to raise the issue of three Indian seafarers killed in US attacks during his meeting with Donald Trump at the G7 Summit, highlighting concerns over recent maritime incidents

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said his party is not keen on contesting elections and criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his response to the NEET-UG controversy. He demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid ongoing protests

A PRF report says the India-EU free trade agreement could significantly boost trade, expand market access, and deepen economic ties. It highlights tariff reductions on 90% of goods, potential export growth for India, and stronger EU engagement in key sectors

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expanded the state's crop loan waiver scheme, raising the full waiver limit from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000 for cooperative bank loans. The revised package will benefit 14.43 lakh farmers at an estimated cost of Rs 5,932 crore

India’s total exports of goods and services rose nearly 85 per cent in 12 years to $863 billion in 2025-26, driven by strong services growth, IT and GCC expansion. Merchandise exports also showed robust growth, reflecting sustained trade momentum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Geneva en route to the G7 Summit in France, where he was welcomed by Swiss President Guy Parmelin. Modi will participate in discussions on global partnerships, economic growth and AI, besides holding bilateral meetings with world leaders

Indian equity markets closed higher as Sensex and Nifty extended gains, supported by improved global sentiment after a US-Iran deal. Selective buying in large-cap and sectoral stocks lifted indices, with realty and media leading gains while metals underperformed

The Supreme Court directed the Tripura State Election Commission to conduct village committee elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council in a single phase on September 27. The court ordered authorities to complete the process promptly and ruled out any further extensions

Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener, Arvind Kejriwal accused BJP of breaking parties even as 20 rebel TMC MPs in the Lok Sabha met Speaker Om Birla seeking a separate seating arrangement in the House. He also called the Cockroach Janta Party a "good party", when asked about the Abhijeet Dipke-founded CJP.

A 38-year-old Lucknow resident was arrested for allegedly posing as an IPS officer and threatening policemen during a dispute at a tea stall. The accused, later identified as a Noida-based account executive, confessed during police questioning, officials said

The Internet Freedom Foundation criticised the government's temporary Telegram restrictions ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, calling them disproportionate and ineffective. It argued that targeted action against fraudulent channels was sufficient and demanded transparency regarding the legal basis for the curbs

Intelligence inputs suggest Pakistan's ISI is attempting to establish a small women-led recruitment and overground worker network in Jammu and Kashmir. The move follows declining terror recruitment, weakened infiltration routes, and the disruption of earlier women-centric recruitment efforts in the region

A Bhopal court extended the judicial remand of retired district judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh till June 30 in the Twisha Sharma death case. The CBI continues investigating allegations of harassment, examining forensic evidence, digital records, and witness statements

Kerala has reported 146 Shigella cases and five deaths since January, with 70 infections and four fatalities recorded in June alone. Kozhikode registered the highest number of cases, while health authorities continue monitoring the spread of the bacterial infection

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini witnessed a yoga demonstration by Slovak schoolchildren in Bratislava. Modi also viewed a Varanasi-themed exhibition and met scholar Robert Gafrik, who translated the Upanishads into Slovak, strengthening India-Slovakia cultural ties

The government has dismissed social media claims that using E20 fuel could lead to rejection of vehicle insurance claims. PIB Fact Check clarified that motor insurance policies remain valid, while urging the public to verify information through official sources before sharing it