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The PCB has granted full administrative and financial autonomy to the PSL starting with its 12th edition, while simultaneously passing a massive domestic cricket budget increase and a ₹6.70 billion infrastructure revitalization plan for national stadiums

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge was sworn in as a re-elected Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka on Monday, calling for intensified floor coordination across the INDIA bloc to hold the government accountable during the upcoming Monsoon Session

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performed the traditional Pratham Puja at the Amarnath cave shrine on Monday, signaling complete administrative, logistical, and security readiness for the 57-day annual pilgrimage launching on July 3

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge took oath as a Rajya Sabha member after being re-elected from Karnataka. He pledged to continue raising people's concerns, uphold democratic values and hold the government accountable during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performed the traditional 'Pratham Puja' on Monday inside the Amarnath cave shrine, signaling the formal operational readiness of the 57-day annual pilgrimage scheduled to begin on July 3

A new national study by NIRD&PR, set to be released on June 30 by NITI Aayog, diagnoses the structural bottlenecks causing low turnout in Gram Sabhas while detailing AI-driven tech updates to modernize rural governance frameworks across 26 states

The Supreme Court on Monday refused an urgent hearing on a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into alleged financial irregularities involving donations to the Ram Temple Trust in Ayodhya, directing that the matter be listed after the court reopens following the summer vacation.

A police complaint has been filed against Trinamool Congress MLA Priya Paul for allegedly concealing multi-crore assets held by her husband and daughter in her 2026 election affidavit, following her victory in Howrah's Sankrail constituency

Karnataka LoP R. Ashoka has accused the Congress government of endangering farmers' land rights by allegedly marking over 1.80 lakh land records (RTCs) with Waqf-related entries, demanding an immediate halt to the process and a comprehensive public White Paper

Pune police have uncovered critical digital evidence, including a 34-minute phone call and deleted WhatsApp history, exposing a premeditated murder conspiracy by realtor Ketan Agarwal’s fiancée and her lover to callously "buy time" and stall an arranged marriage

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India's humanitarian assistance under Operation Amistad has reached earthquake-hit Venezuela, with the Indian Air Force delivering 66 tonnes of relief material, a field hospital and medical equipment. The aid aims to support rescue and relief efforts following the devastating earthquakes.

Seconds before the earthquake in Venezuela, millions of Android users received an alert, raising a vital question: Can the smartphone in your pocket save lives?

Australia defeated India by six wickets after chasing 171 in record-breaking fashion at Lord’s. Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner scored match-winning fifties to end India’s Women’s T20 World Cup campaign and guide Australia into the semifinals

Belfast: Ireland stepped up when it mattered the most to defeat India by just one run and complete a memorable 2-0 series sweep — their first-ever bilateral triumph over the Asian heavyweights. Vice-captain Tilak Varma’s fighting 55 kept India in the hunt, but debutant Jai Moondra’s early strikes and disciplined death bowling ensured the hosts […]

A police force that acts in an extra-legal manner and poses a threat to the life and security of citizens is a threat to democracy and the rule of law

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has launched an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, joining the Cockroach Janata Party’s protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam irregularities.

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has removed Radharaman Das, Vice-President of ISKCON Kolkata, from all posts and barred him from representing the organisation publicly. Despite the action, he said he respects ISKCON’s decision and will abide by its directions.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced that Thiruvananthapuram will host one of India's first university townships, aiming to boost innovation, research and high-skilled jobs by integrating universities, startups, industries and the Vizhinjam Port

Authorities in Ladakh fined four tourists ₹2 lakh for illegal off-roading in protected wildlife areas, including Pangong Lake. The crackdown aims to protect the region's fragile ecosystem, with officials warning of strict action against future environmental violations

The 14th Dalai Lama arrived in Leh for his annual two-month summer stay after recent medical treatment. He will deliver religious teachings, attend public programmes, and celebrate his 91st birthday while limiting engagements to allow for recovery

CERT-In has warned of a large-scale malware campaign targeting WhatsApp Web and Desktop users through malicious VBScript attachments sent from compromised accounts. Users are advised to avoid opening unexpected files and verify suspicious messages to prevent device compromise and data theft

Kerala House Additional Resident Commissioner Aswathy Sreenivas confirmed disciplinary action against protocol officials after Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan missed a Delhi-Kerala flight. A preliminary inquiry found officials failed to properly follow up with the airline regarding his travel arrangements