India

India’s exports have touched a record USD 863 billion in FY 2025-26, up from USD 468 billion in FY 2014-15, growing at a CAGR of 5.7 percent. Commerce ministry official Nitin Kumar Yadav highlighted strong growth in merchandise, services, and non-petroleum exports, backed by landmark trade agreements with EFTA, EU, UAE, and Mauritius.

Former West Bengal Correctional Services Minister Ujjal Biswas was arrested in Krishnanagar on charges of hoarding government relief materials, sparking local protests. His arrest follows a series of corruption cases against Trinamool Congress leaders.

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 101 and a late bowling surge powered India A to an 8-run win over Sri Lanka A in the tri-series opener at Dambulla. India A defended 277 despite a strong chase led by Sahan Arachchige’s 74

Paris Olympic bronze medallist Sarabjot Singh, Akhil Sheoran and Sakshi Sunil Padekar were among winners on the penultimate day of the T4 national shooting trials in Dehradun. Four finals were decided ahead of squad selection for upcoming international events

The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), India, has blacklisted 88 vessels and restricted 278 others for repeatedly abandoning Indian seafarers at foreign ports. In total, 366 vessels have been flagged for violations, with blacklisted ships barred from hiring Indian crew.

The ICC has rated the pitches at Lord’s and Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium as “unsatisfactory” following recent international matches. Both venues received one demerit point each, with match referees citing excessive seam movement, low bounce and slow scoring conditions

The ICC has announced major digital initiatives for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, including free global streaming, nine-language coverage, creator-led content and gaming experiences on Roblox, aiming to make it the most accessible and engaging women’s sporting event

For all her reputation as an indefatigable fighter, Mamata Banerjee now looks vulnerable and clueless as rebellion erupts within the TMC

Tribal land legislation is ultimately not about restricting transactions; it is about preserving cultures, and securing indigenous livelihoods

A CID team visited Mamata Banerjee’s Kalighat office in Kolkata amid a probe into alleged forged signatures of TMC MLAs. The controversy has triggered the party’s first major split, with rebels backing Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of Opposition

Fourteen Kuki individuals abducted in Manipur’s Senapati district on May 13 were released after nearly a month. The United Naga Council and civil society groups facilitated their safe release following appeals from governments, church bodies, and tribal organisations

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated Singappen, a special police unit dedicated to women’s and children’s safety. He unveiled its insignia, flagged off patrol vehicles, and drove one himself at the Rajarathinam Stadium launch event in Chennai

Seven persons were burnt alive after a blast triggered a massive fire at an alleged illegal firecracker storage facility in Jaipur's Khoh Nagoriyan area. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, while questions are being raised over safety lapses and accountability

Eight workers died and six were injured in a molten steel explosion at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and Minister Lokesh visited victims, assured government support, announced ex gratia, and stressed safety audits to prevent future accidents

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala accused the Modi government of reducing subsidised LPG cylinders under the Ujjwala scheme, claiming the move will burden Karnataka’s women with ₹900 crore annually and impose nearly ₹25,000 crore on women nationwide

Narendra Modi will visit France and Slovakia from June 13-19, holding talks with Emmanuel Macron and Robert Fico, attending the G7 Summit and participating in key innovation and technology events

The Supreme Court ruled that the Delhi High Court has jurisdiction to hear service termination disputes involving CAPF personnel, including BSF members, even when the cause of action arose outside Delhi, citing the presence of central authorities and constitutional writ jurisdiction

A 65-year-old man in Mandya allegedly killed his wife and son before dying by suicide. Police said a note recovered from the house cited mounting debt, home-loan EMI pressure and business losses. Investigators are probing the circumstances surrounding the triple tragedy

A petition in the Supreme Court has sought a CBI probe into alleged horse-trading involving C Joseph Vijay's party after four former AIADMK MLAs joined the ruling TVK. The plea also seeks rules to curb post-election defections and political inducements

The Centre announced an interim allocation of Rs 95,692 crore under the new VB-G RAM G scheme to ensure a smooth transition from MGNREGA. Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said no state would face funding cuts and rural employment would continue uninterrupted

Sabyasachi Dutta was arrested in an extortion and criminal intimidation case in West Bengal and remanded to eight days of police custody. As he was taken to and from court, some people protested by throwing eggs, tomatoes and cow dung at him

The Ministry of External Affairs said the Palau-flagged MT Marivex had exchanged communication with the US Navy before a fire disabled the vessel off Oman. All 24 Indian crew members were rescued safely, while authorities continue to verify the cause of the incident

C Joseph Vijay inaugurated the ‘Singappen’ special police unit to enhance women’s safety, prevent crimes against women and children, and introduce drone-based patrols. The government also announced fresh recruitment and funding for the initiative

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Veena T and officials of Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd for questioning in a money laundering probe linked to alleged irregular financial transactions involving Exalogic Solutions and CMRL