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Hundreds of Hindu devotees held a “maha aarti” at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque Complex after the Madhya Pradesh High Court declared it a temple. Muslim residents protested peacefully by offering namaz at home wearing black bands amid tight security deployment
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Amit Shah announced a tech-enabled “smart border” project for the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders to curb infiltration, smuggling and demographic threats. The initiative will deploy drones, radars and smart surveillance systems within the next year
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The Indian rupee strengthened for a second straight session, rising 63 paise to close at 95.73 against the US dollar. Support came from easing crude oil prices, positive equity markets, softer US yields and expected Reserve Bank of India intervention
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The Supreme Court of India will hear on August 18 the Enforcement Directorate plea accusing Mamata Banerjee and state authorities of obstructing an ED raid at I-PAC’s Kolkata office during a money laundering probe
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The Supreme Court of India questioned continued reservation benefits for children of economically advanced backward-class families, observing that social mobility follows educational and economic empowerment, while hearing a plea related to creamy layer exclusion in Karnataka government recruitment
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The Election Commission of India announced Rajya Sabha polls for 26 seats on June 18. The NDA is projected to lose one seat, while the Congress-led opposition may gain three seats across multiple states following biennial elections and bypolls
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The Supreme Court of India said “shocking orders” by judicial officers can erode public faith in the judiciary while hearing a plea by the former in-charge chairman of the Gujarat Revenue Tribunal against a Gujarat High Court directive seeking his removal
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The Kochi City Police arrested a fourth accused linked to an alleged international sex racket posing as modelling and makeup job offers. The network reportedly recruited women for exploitation abroad, with investigations ongoing to trace absconding suspects
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The Reserve Bank of India announced a record dividend payout of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to the Centre for FY26. The surplus transfer comes amid geopolitical challenges and follows strong growth in the central bank’s net income and balance sheet during the financial year
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The Supreme Court of India was informed that the Centre will bring back individuals earlier deported to Bangladesh to verify their citizenship claims, after a Calcutta High Court ruling termed the deportation illegal and ordered their repatriation
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Indian football suffered another major continental setback after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) revised its slot allocation for the 2027-28 club competition cycle, pushing India down to the AFC Challenge League, which is the third tier of Asian club football.
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The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Suhail Ahmad Thokar in an NIA terror conspiracy case linked to post-Article 370 unrest in Kashmir, citing prolonged custody and likely delay in completion of the trial
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The Election Commission of India announced elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states on June 18 following retirements of leaders including H. D. Deve Gowda, Mallikarjun Kharge and Digvijaya Singh
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The West Bengal Transport Department announced free bus travel for women in all state-run buses from June 1, 2026. Eligible commuters will receive smart cards, while temporary access will be allowed through valid identity documents and zero-value tickets
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Actor Jackie Shroff said his openness towards people of all ages helps him connect with Gen Z audiences. Promoting The Great Grand Superhero, he described playing a superhero grandfather as relatable and refreshingly unique
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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan will visit New Delhi to meet senior Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, following his elevation to the top post. The visit is being viewed as both a thanksgiving gesture and a strategic political engagement.
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The Supreme Court of India indicated interim bail for two accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case while examining whether prolonged incarceration can justify bail under the UAPA. Delhi Police sought referral of the legal question to a larger bench
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Honda Cars India plans to introduce more than 10 new models, including electric vehicles and compact SUVs, by 2030. The company said India is among its top three global focus markets and outlined plans for multiple launches to drive future growth
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The Delhi High Court granted jailed activist Umar Khalid three days interim bail from June 1-3 in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, allowing him to care for his ailing mother ahead of surgery under strict movement and communication restrictions
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The Congress criticised the Centre over claims by NTA officials that the NEET-UG 2026 paper was not leaked. Jairam Ramesh alleged a cover-up, accused the government of colluding with the paper leak mafia, and demanded accountability from the Prime Minister and Education Minister
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Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya outlined the BJP-led government's five-year vision in the Assembly amid opposition protests and walkout. He highlighted peace accords, economic growth, UCC plans, border fencing, employment generation, flood management and development goals across multiple sectors
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India and Cyprus elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides. Both nations launched a joint task force for infrastructure and shipping cooperation while discussing Ukraine, West Asia conflicts and global institutional reforms
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The Supreme Court modified its March 11 order against three academics linked to an NCERT Class 8 textbook controversy on judicial corruption. The court withdrew adverse remarks, allowing governments and institutions to independently decide future associations with the experts involved
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A two-day UNESCO round table at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, brought together representatives from South Asia to discuss regional priorities including climate change, digital transformation, AI ethics, and gender equality.
