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Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned again by West Bengal CID on June 14 in the MLAs’ signature mismatch case after reportedly failing to provide satisfactory answers during six hours of questioning. Investigators are seeking details about the original resolution book and meeting records

Renowned Indian shooting coach and former champion Jaspal Rana passed away at 49 after being hospitalised following discomfort during travel from the ISSF World Cup in Munich. A decorated athlete and coach, he played a pivotal role in shaping India’s modern pistol shooting success

Indian stock markets rallied sharply on Friday, with the BSE Sensex surging 1,000 points and the NIFTY 50 gaining nearly 300 points. Falling oil prices, easing geopolitical concerns and strong global market cues boosted investor sentiment across sectors

India has restricted bulk diesel purchases at retail fuel stations, limiting sales to 200 litres per customer daily and directing commercial users to captive pumps. The move aims to prevent fuel diversion, improve distribution oversight, and manage supply pressures amid global energy market volatility

Three people were killed and two critically injured after a major fire engulfed a five-storey residential building in Delhi’s Tughlakabad Extension early Friday. Eight residents were rescued as firefighters battled challenging conditions. Authorities suspect an electrical short circuit, though investigations are ongoing

The Supreme Court will hear Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. She alleges political interference, while authorities cite non-disclosure of a pending court case in her nomination affidavit

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke will join students in Lucknow on Friday to demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the alleged NEET paper leak.

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee was questioned for nearly six hours by the West Bengal CID in Kolkata over alleged forgery of signatures in the party’s resolution naming the Leader of Opposition. He appeared after receiving interim protection from the Calcutta High Court.

Two earthquakes struck Assam’s Cachar district within an hour on Thursday night, causing brief panic in the Barak Valley. The first tremor measured 4.7 and the second 3.3 on the Richter scale.

Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan, who had withdrawn from the Falta Assembly re-poll, was paraded by police in casual clothes through the constituency in South 24 Parganas amid extortion allegations.

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) chief Arsenio Dominguez has condemned the US strike on the tanker Settebello in the Gulf of Oman that killed three Indian crew members. India lodged a strong protest with the US Embassy, while the IMO called for a transparent investigation.

India has named a 30-member shooting contingent for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The team features top shooters like Manu Bhaker, Rudrankksh Patil, and Vidarsa K. Vinod across rifle, pistol, and shotgun events

An EAC-PM working paper has proposed expanding the Lok Sabha from 543 to 824 seats by splitting 170 constituencies under a targeted delimitation model. The study says smaller constituencies could improve representation, boost voter turnout and increase Telangana's seats from 17 to 26

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, urging the early restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory and seeking central support for economic growth, infrastructure, tourism, and hydropower development.

India’s exam-centric model confuses memory with knowledge, speed with intelligence, and language proficiency with understanding

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who recently criticised Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis over the Tummidihatti project, has now sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention to facilitate talks on sharing Godavari waters.

India’s growth story resembles a relay race, with the baton passing through the hands of more than 13 Prime Ministers, each with their distinct strengths, political philosophies, and international stature

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and Election Commission of "seat chori" after Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination was rejected in Madhya Pradesh. The BJP dismissed the charge, blaming Congress for procedural lapses

The Supreme Court ruled that dismissal from service should be imposed only in cases of grave misconduct, stressing its severe impact on employees and their families. The court set aside a woman's dismissal as disproportionate and directed authorities to consider a lesser penalty

A fresh controversy linked to comedian Pranit More's stand-up show has emerged online, with audience member Dr Sejal Pawar issuing a public apology over her remarks. The incident has reignited debates about sexism, accountability and the boundaries of comedy content.

Twenty-two Indian crew members were safely evacuated after a tanker came under attack off the Oman coast. The incident marks the third attack on merchant vessels with Indian sailors in four days, prompting India to raise concerns over the safety of its seafaring community

The Supreme Court ruled that criminal proceedings against a deceased employee's widow cannot be used to deny their son's claim for compassionate appointment. The court held that Haryana's rules apply only to compassionate financial assistance and directed authorities to consider the son's application on merits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate meetings with chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Jammu and Kashmir following the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, discussing state-specific development priorities, governance issues and cooperative federalism