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Police in Muzaffarpur, Bihar arrested four people for allegedly running a racket selling fake question papers of NEET and other exams to aspirants via social media. The accused allegedly cheated parents and students by collecting money through online transfers

Indian crew members aboard merchant vessel Virat 1 were safely evacuated after an engine failure off the Oman coast, with rescue operations coordinated by Omani authorities. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions following recent attacks on vessels carrying Indian seafarers

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar assured that the Gruha Lakshmi and Gruha Jyoti welfare schemes will continue without interruption. He dismissed opposition rumours of discontinuation and said re-verification is being done to prevent misuse involving fake or ineligible beneficiaries

The Central Information Commission has set aside CBSE's denial of an RTI request, directing the board to provide point-wise details regarding procurement, expenditures, and tendering processes for Class 10 and Class 12 board examination answer sheets

Amid intense speculation of potential crossovers to Eknath Shinde's ruling faction, Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray held a crucial review meeting on Sunday, with all nine of the party's Lok Sabha MPs attending either physically or virtually

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh said development works in Amaravati are progressing rapidly without delays, calling the capital “unstoppable.” He also rejected opposition claims of inflated costs, highlighting ongoing construction of government buildings, housing projects, and drainage infrastructure across the capital region

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Yogi Adityanath government's decision to form an SIT to investigate alleged donation irregularities at the Ram temple, stating that allowing government officials to investigate saints and seers is unfortunate for Sanatan Dharma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met global investors and venture capital leaders in Nice ahead of the Bharat Innovates Summit, co-hosted with French President Emmanuel Macron. The visit aims to strengthen India–France cooperation in innovation, startups, and emerging technologies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has evolved from a consumer to a contributor of global solutions while addressing the Bharat Innovates 2026 event in France alongside President Emmanuel Macron. He highlighted India’s fast-paced innovation ecosystem and growing India–France cooperation

West Bengal police arrested five individuals and detained two minors after a viral social media video exposed the fatal lynching of an unidentified Kerala man, who was beaten by a mob over theft suspicions due to a language barrier

A man from Kerala was allegedly tied up and beaten to death by locals in Kultali, South 24 Parganas, on suspicion of theft. Police arrested five people and detained two minors after a social media video exposed the incident

Mouni Roy delighted fans by sharing a playful “bridesmaids” post featuring Disha Patani, Sonam Bajwa and Krishna Shroff during Disha's birthday celebration. The actress also posted glimpses from the party, weeks after announcing her separation from husband Suraj Nambiar

Thousands of mechanised fishing boats will return to the sea after the 61-day annual fishing ban in Tamil Nadu ended on June 14. The seasonal restriction aimed to conserve marine resources, with over one lakh fishermen expected to resume operations across the coast

A Bank of Baroda Research report warns of an 80 per cent probability of El Niño during June-August, raising concerns over food inflation. Despite healthy reservoir levels and adequate vegetable supplies, higher fuel costs and weather uncertainties could push inflation higher in FY27

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved the use of 100 per cent ethanol fuel to reduce India’s dependence on imported fossil fuels. The government says major automakers are preparing ethanol-compatible vehicles as India accelerates its shift towards cleaner energy sources.

DMK chief M.K. Stalin criticised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over his recent Delhi visit, accusing him of applying double standards. Stalin recalled earlier allegations made by Vijay against the DMK and questioned whether similar motives now explained the Chief Minister's actions

The NDRF joined the search for two-year-old Sunkara Gnaneswari, missing since June 6 from a palm oil plantation in Kakinada district. Despite extensive operations involving over 400 personnel, drones and a GPS-tracked pet dog, authorities have found no clues

Actor-politician Gautami Tadimalla resigned from the AIADMK, stepping down as primary member and deputy propaganda secretary. Citing the current political situation in Tamil Nadu, she said she wished to focus on social service and thanked party leaders and cadres for their support

Amazon is in its most aggressive phase of expansion in India, country head Samir Kumar said, highlighting long-term investments, quick commerce growth and regulatory compliance. The company is focusing on customer experience, infrastructure expansion and strengthening its digital ecosystem

Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over US statements following the deaths of three Indian sailors in American strikes near Oman. Accusing the PM of remaining silent and compromising India's sovereignty, Gandhi demanded accountability and stronger defence of national interests

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused Rahul Gandhi of consistently portraying India negatively and ignoring its economic progress. Highlighting growth, poverty reduction, welfare schemes and digital infrastructure, she said India remains resilient despite global challenges and continues advancing towards Viksit Bharat 2047

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for remaining silent after three Indian seafarers were killed in US strikes near Oman. They accused the government of failing to protect India's sovereignty, while demanding accountability and justice

A local BJP functionary, Vinod, was allegedly beaten to death in Bairagiwala during a violent irrigation dispute. Three family members were injured. Police have filed murder and rioting cases against multiple accused, while tensions and retaliatory actions escalated in the area

Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over US actions linked to Indian sailors’ deaths in maritime strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. The dispute follows tensions between India, the US, and Iran over shipping security and sanctions enforcement