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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

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has intervened in the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant explosion, demanding a comprehensive report from the Andhra Pradesh government after the death toll rose to nine following a volatile 1,600°C liquid steel ladle blast

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