India

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tributes to social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his birth anniversary, praising his role in social reform, modern education, rational thought and nation-building in India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a marathon meeting of the Council of Ministers, urging ministers to accelerate reforms, improve ease of living and governance, and work towards the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision ahead of the government completing 12 years at the Centre.

Punjab Police arrested Baljit Singh from Pathankot for allegedly spying for Pakistan-based handlers. He had installed an internet-enabled CCTV camera near NH-44 to monitor army and paramilitary movements and was transmitting live feeds across the border.

The Muslim side has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s May 15 verdict that recognised the Bhojshala complex in Dhar as a Hindu temple and granted exclusive worship rights to Hindus.

An Air India flight from Bengaluru to Delhi experienced an engine fire alert during landing at Delhi airport on Thursday. The crew declared a full emergency but landed safely, with all passengers and crew disembarking without harm.

Karnataka’s 12-year-old Aida Thimmaiah claimed her maiden overall title with a treble win at the IGU Maharashtra Ladies & Junior Girls Golf Championship in Mumbai. She shot a final-round 68 to beat Delhi’s Yogya Bhalla, while Haryana’s Nandini Rathee won Category ‘C’

Gujarat Titans defeated Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs in Ahmedabad, powered by Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan’s record century stand. CSK collapsed in the powerplay and were bowled out for 140, ending their play-off hopes for the third straight season

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is right: public transport is the rational choice. But governments cannot expect citizens to trust systems neglected for decades

Vihaan Jain shot a four-over 76 to extend his lead to four strokes at the IGU Southern India Junior Boys Golf Championship in Coimbatore. Tamil Nadu’s Nilofer Sivamoorthy trails in second, while Drona Singh Dhull clinched Category ‘C’ with a nine-shot win

Tata Electronics signing an MoU with Dutch semiconductor giant ASML for its plant in Dholera marks a major milestone in India’s semiconductor manufacturing ambitions

The 16th Kerala Assembly swearing-in showcased diversity and rare camaraderie, with MLAs taking oaths in multiple languages and rivals exchanging greetings. CM V D Satheesan repeated his full name despite criticism, while leaders from across parties affirmed unity beyond electoral battles

The satirical Cockroach Janata Party’s X account was withheld in India, prompting founder Abhijeet Dipke to launch a new handle, “Cockroach Is Back,” with the tagline “Cockroaches Don’t Die.” The movement continues to gain traction across social media platforms

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay expanded his Cabinet with 23 new ministers, including two Congress MLAs, marking the party’s return after nearly 60 years. The expansion brings the Cabinet strength to 33, with minority and women representation included

Twenty-seven Maoists, including sub-zonal and area commanders, surrendered in Ranchi under Operation Navjeevan. Jharkhand DGP Tadasha Mishra said they will be rehabilitated

A controversy erupted after the Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu was sung last at Tamil Nadu’s ministerial swearing-in ceremony. Left parties demanded priority for the anthem, blaming Governor-led protocols. The state government clarified it had no role in the sequence arrangement

YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu is misleading people with an unviable Rs 2 lakh crore Amaravati capital plan. He claimed inflated costs, corruption, and diversionary politics, while promoting MAVIGUN as a sustainable alternative

Indian mountaineer Tulasi Reddy Palpunoori from Hyderabad successfully summited Mount Everest after years of discipline and endurance training. Once a foodie seeking fitness, he transformed his lifestyle into a passion for mountaineering, completing global expeditions before achieving his Everest dream

Kerala announced two AI Centres of Excellence worth Rs 40 crore in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, supported by the IndiaAI Mission. The centres will focus on bio-AI, research, startups, and commercial innovation, positioning Kerala as a national AI hub

Security agencies have welcomed West Bengal’s crackdown on illegal migrants under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, calling it a crucial step. Officials caution that touts may relocate migrants to other states, intensifying challenges in Bihar, Assam, and South India

The Delhi High Court granted bail to Salim Malik in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case under UAPA. His counsel cited Supreme Court relief to co-accused. Malik, arrested in June 2020, was accused of organising anti-CAA/NRC protests

Burhan Hamza, the designated terrorist behind the 2019 Pulwama suicide bombing that killed 40 CRPF personnel, has been gunned down in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Operating under ISI protection in Muzaffarabad, Hamza was ambushed despite heavy security and later died at Rawalpindi’s Combined Military Hospital.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a new deportation mechanism under which Bangladeshi infiltrators detained in the state will be directly handed over to the BSF instead of being produced before courts, as the government pushes a broader “detect, delete and deport” framework

Narendra Modi gifted indigenous Indian rice varieties and millet bars to FAO chief Qu Dongyu in Italy, boosting hopes among farmers, especially Bengal’s Govindobhog cultivators, who expect rising global demand and better income following the international spotlight

An SIT and forensic experts revisited Karnataka’s Banglegudde forest area linked to the Dharmasthala alleged murders and burial case. The team inspected the site where human skulls and skeletal remains were reportedly recovered earlier as part of an ongoing technical and forensic investigation