India

A 43-year-old man has tested positive for the Nipah virus in Kozhikode, Kerala. The state health department has quarantined 15 high-risk contacts out of 77 identified individuals and established emergency surveillance protocols across the district

The Indian Army has received 106 indigenous turbojet-powered Peacekeeper (Agniveg) kamikaze drones from SMPP. Designed for autonomous precision strikes, the drones can hit high-value targets up to 180 km away, operate in contested environments and counter electronic warfare measures

The family of Visakhapatnam marine engineer Suresh, killed in a US military strike off the Oman coast, is reeling in shock. The Chief Engineer was assassinated just days before his 15th wedding anniversary while awaiting his repatriation replacement

Narendra Modi said farmers are the backbone of India's food security and prosperity, highlighting government initiatives such as PM-Kisan, Fasal Bima Yojana, Kisan Credit Card and PM-KUSUM aimed at boosting incomes, reducing costs and improving agricultural productivity

Rahul Gandhi asserted that Congress is the only party not breaking down ideologically and is best positioned to challenge the RSS-BJP. He also expressed concern over the economy and alleged violations of constitutional provisions in tribal areas

The rupee fell 50 paise to settle at 95.75 against the US dollar on Thursday, pressured by escalating West Asia tensions, a stronger dollar, foreign fund outflows and weak domestic equities. Concerns over regional conflict and oil market volatility weighed on investor sentiment

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, at the 11th Niti Aayog Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighted education and healthcare as the pillars of national development.

NEET aspirants preparing for the June 21 re-test say the exam's cancellation has caused anxiety, disrupted routines and weakened confidence in the examination system. Students, parents and experts highlighted the psychological toll, while calling for accountability and transparency to restore trust

BJP leader and former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed he possesses information regarding alleged irregularities in donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya but said he was unable to reveal details at present. He also defended the Union Education Minister over the NEET paper leak controversy

Unbeaten half-centuries from Imran Mir and Bahir Shah guided Afghanistan A to a stunning four-run victory over India A via the DLS method in Dambulla, overshadowing explosive fifties from Prabhsimran Singh, Tilak Varma, and Ruturaj Gaikwad

The All Kerala Men's Association has announced protests against the Kerala government's free bus travel scheme for women, alleging discrimination. The Priyadarshini scheme, launching on June 15, offers free travel in KSRTC ordinary buses and is expected to cost the state up to Rs 800 crore annually

The Congress announced a three-month nationwide campaign against inflation, unemployment, exam paper leaks and social inequality. The party also criticised the government over foreign policy and alleged irregularities in recent Rajya Sabha nomination processes in Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Raj Kesireddy, the prime accused in the ₹4,000-crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. The arrest followed multi-city raids unearthing a ₹1,048-crore money trail involving cash and gold kickbacks extorted from local distilleries

Senior TMC MP and advocate Kalyan Banerjee has issued a stark ultimatum to Mamata Banerjee to choose between him and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee, citing humiliation and "arrogance" after being abruptly replaced as Abhishek's legal counsel in a high-profile court case

The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned that cybercriminals are increasingly using AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic identities to bypass authentication systems, conduct financial fraud and steal identities. Citizens and institutions have been urged to strengthen safeguards and remain vigilant against emerging cyber threats

YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded a CBI inquiry into Andhra Pradesh's Mega DSC teacher recruitment process, alleging massive irregularities, centralized manipulation, and the fraudulent appointments of 270 individuals under a compromised sports quota

TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha has firmly rejected invitations to join a rebel party faction, asserting he will not abandon Mamata Banerjee during difficult times, recalling how the West Bengal Chief Minister supported him during his own political low phase

The Supreme Court recognised homemakers as “nation builders” and held that the loss of a wife's domestic care should be monetised at a minimum of Rs 30,000 per month. The court also stressed faster disposal of motor accident compensation claims

A study by two physics researchers from Handique Girls' College found that Zubeen Garg’s signature humming is defined by distinct acoustic properties, including temporal precision, spectral balance and harmonic richness, which contribute to its perceived warmth, resonance and emotional appeal

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated that this is “not an era of war” and stressed dialogue and diplomacy as the only solution to global conflicts. During his Bulgaria visit, he also highlighted concerns over terrorism, supply chains and economic security

Mahant Kamal Nayan Das has called for an impartial, transparent probe into alleged financial irregularities regarding Ram Mandir donations. While the opposition has demanded accountability, Union Minister Piyush Goyal dismissed the allegations as politically motivated ahead of the 2027 polls

The Supreme Court stressed the need for strict enforcement of the PCPNDT Act, citing persistent gender bias and sex-selection practices. The court said welfare schemes and legal safeguards must continue until societal attitudes change and every girl child is valued equally

Congress leaders have welcomed a potential merger with Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress faction, citing her political roots in the party. The speculation follows high-level meetings in New Delhi, though the breakaway rebel TMC legislative bloc has completely rejected the idea

Kerala Police has launched Hackup 2026, a nationwide hackathon under CoCon 2026, inviting innovators, startups and cybersecurity experts to develop AI-based tools for cyber investigations. The initiative aims to enhance digital policing, analyse evidence efficiently and strengthen responses to emerging cyber threats