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The Centre has launched the AI-enabled Rural Internal Audit Portal to digitise and modernise audits of rural development programmes. The platform integrates audit planning, reporting, compliance and analytics, aiming to improve transparency, accountability and real-time monitoring through a unified digital ecosystem

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes to former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary, praising his leadership during a crucial phase in India's history. Leaders across political parties remembered Rao's contributions to economic reforms, governance and nation-building.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched the Pulse Polio campaign by administering polio drops to children and urged parents to ensure timely immunisation. He also advocated reviving the joint family system and encouraged families to have two or more children

Speculation over a Union Cabinet reshuffle has intensified, with sources indicating it could take place before the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The exercise is expected to coincide with the announcement of the BJP's new organisational team under president Nitin Nabin

Marking its first anniversary, Delhi's e-Office system now processes over 75 per cent of government files online. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta revealed that 120 departments have gone paperless, significantly speeding up file approvals and increasing bureaucratic transparency

The Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn consultancy tenders for municipal solid waste management in 12 corporations after criticism over alleged privatisation. Officials clarified the exercise aimed to improve the existing PPP system and said the framework would now be reviewed comprehensively

Ayodhya Police conducted simultaneous raids at the homes of all eight accused arrested in the Ram Temple donations embezzlement case. Investigators have recovered Rs 79.85 lakh so far, and police are expected to seek the accused's custodial remand on Monday

More than 250 CRPF Assistant Commandants received their first promotion after waiting 14-15 years, following Supreme Court intervention and resolution of service issues. Officials said the long-delayed promotions will boost morale and trigger advancement opportunities across lower ranks in the force

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's growing self-reliance in defence and aviation during 'Mann Ki Baat', citing the made-in-India C-295 aircraft and indigenous cruise missile. He also praised environmental initiatives, cultural heritage, youth development and urged support for local Ganesh idol makers

India's private FM radio industry has urged the government to ease regulations, including permitting news broadcasts, reducing GST and unlocking smartphone FM chips, warning that without urgent reforms the sector faces further decline amid growing competition from digital audio platforms

Pune police on Sunday recreated the Lohagad Fort crime scene where Ketan Agarwal was allegedly pushed to his death. His fiancée, Siya Goyal, confessed to plotting the murder with associate Chetan, who executed the fatal 300-foot push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Seychelles' honorary 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' title from President Patrick Herminie, his 34th international honour. Modi dedicated the award to nations combating climate change and reaffirmed India's commitment to environmental protection and maritime security cooperation

Indian benchmark indices ended the holiday-shortened week on a positive note, with the Nifty closing above 24,000 and the Sensex posting gains. Analysts expect the recovery to continue if key resistance levels are crossed, supported by easing crude oil prices

India and the United States are accelerating cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and critical minerals. Senior officials from both countries said the partnership is progressing from policy discussions to concrete projects aimed at strengthening resilient supply chains and technology ecosystems.

For many tribal children in Telangana, learning Hindi means navigating four languages at once—making a compelling case for mother tongue-based learning

The Congress accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hypocrisy for visiting the Giant Tortoise Enclosure in Seychelles while pushing the Great Nicobar Island Project, calling it an ecological disaster driven by corporate interests. Modi, meanwhile, highlighted India-Seychelles friendship through the Aldabra Giant Tortoise and handed over a patrol vessel to strengthen maritime security.

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Saturday evening, triggering strong tremors across Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and other parts of North India. The quake originated at a depth of 215 km, with no immediate reports of major damage or casualties

The Ministry of External Affairs has put nearly 300 gifts received by Indian government functionaries from foreign dignitaries up for e-auction. The collection includes luxury watches, jewellery, antiques and souvenirs, with bidding open to resident Indians until June 30

A Chennai-based epidemiologist has developed HIVE, an AI-powered healthcare intelligence platform that combines clinical expertise with verified medical evidence. Designed to support doctors and public health workers, it aims to strengthen preventive healthcare and improve informed medical decision-making across India

The post-mortem report of Bharat Tiwari, killed in a Bhojpur police encounter, revealed five bullet injuries, intensifying the controversy. Meanwhile, a police constable was suspended over public remarks, as a judicial inquiry continues into the June 17 encounter

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the government of failing to safeguard the integrity of competitive exams after the Maharashtra TET 2026 was cancelled due to a paper leak.

A Patna court deferred hearing on Khan Sir's anticipatory bail plea to June 30 after seeking time to examine the updated police case diary. His interim protection from arrest continues, while the bail pleas of his two security guards will also be heard

The Supreme Court ruled that homebuyers can seek compensation for delayed possession even after taking possession of their flats. Setting aside an NCDRC order, the court restored a long-pending consumer complaint and directed its adjudication on merits by the district commission

The NIA has chargesheeted three more accused, including an absconder, in the 2025 Red Fort car bomb case that killed 11 people. Investigators alleged the accused were involved in planning, logistics, arms procurement and supporting the terror conspiracy