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Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai claimed he was placed under house arrest ahead of a planned Ayodhya visit over the Ram temple donation controversy. Congress alleged its leaders were stopped from offering prayers, while police gave no immediate confirmation of any arrest

The Supreme Court referred a matrimonial dispute to mediation and appointed former judge Justice M.R. Shah as mediator. The court stayed family court proceedings while efforts are made to resolve the case amicably over allegations involving false evidence and maintenance claims

The rupee fell 15 paise to close at 94.65 against the US dollar, pressured by a stronger greenback, month-end corporate demand and risk-averse sentiment. Stable crude prices and expected RBI intervention limited losses despite weak domestic equities and FII outflows

The Centre reappointed Ravi Agrawal as CBDT Chairman on a six-month contract from July 1 to December 31, 2026. The move ensures continuity in direct tax administration as the Income Tax Department records strong growth in direct tax collections

The Kerala Assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to comprehensively reform NEET and the national examination system. The UDF and LDF jointly backed the motion, rejecting BJP amendments, citing repeated exam irregularities, paper leaks and administrative failures affecting students' confidence

The Finance Ministry's Expenditure Finance Committee approved a Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0. The proposal, awaiting Union Cabinet approval, aims to boost domestic chip manufacturing, strengthen supply chains and meet 75 per cent of semiconductor demand by 2030

Police probing Ketan Agarwal's murder found he repeatedly questioned his father about fiancée Siya Goyal's background, suspecting her relationship with co-accused Chetan Chaudhary. Despite expressing concerns before the wedding, Ketan was repeatedly reassured by his family, according to the FIR

The Maharashtra FDA suspended licences of six eateries, including Mumbai's Flint & Waarsa, after inspections uncovered unhygienic kitchens, expired food, misbranded products and regulatory violations. The statewide drive also led to arrests, seizures of banned items and continued enforcement against food safety breaches

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted traditional Indian handicrafts and textiles, including Kanchivaram silk, Maheshwari silk, Toda shawl and Bidriware, to Seychelles' President, Vice President, Speaker and their spouses during his visit, highlighting India's rich cultural heritage and strengthening bilateral ties

The Supreme Court ordered status quo on the Karnataka High Court's direction to enhance ethanol allocation for ESY 2025-26. Hearing BPCL's plea, the court examined concerns that altering allocations could disrupt India's 20 per cent ethanol blending programme and trigger similar legal claims

General Dhiraj Seth assumed charge as India's 31st Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. A veteran Armoured Corps officer with nearly four decades of service, he will lead the Army's modernisation, self-reliance efforts and evolving border security challenges

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the SIT probe into the alleged Sabarimala gold loss case is independent and not politically motivated. He asserted that anyone found guilty will face consequences as the High Court-monitored investigation continues and fresh proceedings begin

With Punjab elections due in February, intelligence agencies warn that the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) group is planning a major disinformation campaign to incite communal tensions. Pressured by Pakistan’s ISI and facing global crackdowns, SFJ aims to exploit the already strained security environment in the border state.

Ayodhya Police have intensified the probe into alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations, launching a financial audit by seeking five years of banking records from seven banks linked to the accused and the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

The Congress announced that 23 Opposition parties and one Independent MP have jointly written to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, raising concerns over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and other election-related issues. The Opposition alleges the SIR exercise undermines democracy, while the government insists it targets illegal infiltrators.

A massive fire broke out in the naphtha pipeline at Haldia Petrochemicals Limited plant in East Midnapore’s Haldia early Tuesday, injuring at least 35 workers, some critically. Twelve fire tenders were deployed, but the blaze was yet to be fully controlled.

The Supreme Court will hear on June 30 a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into the alleged fake encounter killing of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar’s Bhojpur district. The petition, filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, demands an FIR, a judicial inquiry led by a former SC judge, and a CBI probe, citing concerns over rising extra-judicial killings and “half encounters.”

The Indian Army has firmly denied reports alleging that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) recently encroached into Arunachal Pradesh or set up camps there. The Army termed such claims, based on a local organisation’s memorandum citing PLA infrastructure near Taksing in Upper Subansiri district, as “incorrect and without any basis.”

While financialisation is strengthening capital markets, it is weakening low-cost deposit base that has long sustained bank lending and profitability

Centre's clarification that a passport is not conclusive proof of citizenship raises questions over how Indians can establish their citizenship amid fears of voter deletions during the ongoing SIR exercise

IndiGo's Airbus A320 has successfully completed India's first commercial jet landing using the indigenous GAGAN satellite navigation system. The DGCA-supervised demonstration is expected to accelerate the adoption of satellite-based precision approaches, improving safety, efficiency and accessibility across the country's expanding airport network

India delivered a dominant performance at the Under-15 Asian Wrestling Championships, winning four gold medals and securing eight medals overall. The Indian contingent achieved a clean podium sweep across all weight categories in men’s freestyle action on a successful day

Four children have died and 45 others have been hospitalised with cerebral malaria in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district. Authorities have intensified medical surveillance, treatment, fogging and awareness campaigns to contain the outbreak in the affected Potka block