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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

Mamata Banerjee is set to hold a closed-door meeting with Sonia Gandhi following the INDIA bloc meeting, amid discussions on opposition coordination and challenges facing the Trinamool Congress after its recent electoral setback

The rupee appreciated 25 paise to close at 95.36 against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by lower crude oil prices, a weaker dollar index, positive domestic equities and easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, helping the currency recover from recent losses

Kangana Ranaut said women actors should share their perspective if a scene feels inappropriate, amid the controversy surrounding Peddi. She noted that filmmakers may not always realise how certain scenes are perceived until concerns are raised

Chairman N Chandrasekaran says TCS has no plans for layoffs, stressing that AI will create new opportunities even as it transforms the way work is done

Pawan Kalyan announced compensation of Rs 1.72 crore for families of regular employees and Rs 45.75 lakh for contract workers killed in the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited blast, along with jobs, ex gratia and support measures

Senior Jammu and Kashmir officials reviewed security, infrastructure and pilgrim facilities along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway ahead of the 57-day Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3. Authorities directed departments to complete pending works and ensure seamless arrangements before June 20

Ahead of the June 21 NEET-UG re-examination, Bihar Police advised students and parents to beware of rumours, fake question paper offers and fraud calls. The Economic Offence Unit warned that strict legal action would be taken against anyone attempting to compromise the examination

The strategically important Zojila Tunnel achieved a major breakthrough after the final 2.5 metres were blasted through, connecting its two ends. The project will provide year-round connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, reducing travel time from over an hour to just 15 minutes

A parliamentary panel will brief officials from the Education and Health ministries, the National Testing Agency and the National Medical Commission on the June 21 NEET-UG re-examination, amid concerns over the paper leak case, exam cancellation and student welfare

Television actor Shilpa Shinde took a fresh swipe at Hina Khan, urging her to support educator Khan Sir amid the ongoing controversy surrounding him. Shilpa said Hina’s influence could help draw attention to the issue and seek justice

Gold futures climbed marginally to nearly Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams on Tuesday, supported by a decline in crude oil prices. However, concerns over persistent inflation, potential interest rate hikes and mixed global signals kept gains limited in the bullion market

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s longest-serving elected prime minister, the government highlights a security doctrine marked by the Uri surgical strikes, Balakot airstrikes, Article 370 abrogation and Operation Sindoor, aimed at countering terrorism and strengthening national security

Opposition leaders, including Sandeep Dikshit and Manoj Kumar Jha, criticised the Centre's decision to reduce subsidised LPG refills under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana from nine to four annually, alleging a rollback of welfare support

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India's foreign policy and diplomatic outreach have undergone major transformation under Narendra Modi over the past 12 years, citing improved citizen services, crisis evacuations, mobility partnerships and expanded diplomatic presence abroad

Amid concerns over potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the article urges India to strengthen energy security through a nationwide waste-to-energy mission, expanded solar power, diversified energy imports and institutionalised energy diplomacy to reduce dependence on vulnerable global supply routes

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a 250 MW solar power project with battery energy storage on 850 acres of defence land in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. Implemented by NTPC, the project aims to boost clean energy, enhance energy security and reduce power costs

A parliamentary joint committee examining the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has invited suggestions from experts, industry bodies and stakeholders by June 22. The proposed legislation seeks to ease business operations, decriminalise minor procedural lapses and modernise corporate governance laws

The Supreme Court expressed concern over a 40-year delay in the Allahabad High Court's disposal of a murder appeal, questioning judicial backlog management and seeking solutions to accelerate case hearings while rejecting suggestions to dismiss long-pending cases solely due to delay

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal on June 13, marking commissioning of IAF cadets, including the first batch of NDA women cadets. The event will feature ceremonial honours and aerial displays

A Patna court granted interim protection from arrest to educator Khan Sir in a coaching centre firing case, directing no coercive action until June 30 hearing. The case involves alleged firing outside his institute and subsequent FIR under serious charges

Scientists in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district documented a rare yellow puffball mushroom, possibly Bovista colorata. The discovery highlights the region’s rich biodiversity, though further microscopic and molecular studies are needed for confirmation and taxonomic classification 

A wild elephant killed an elderly couple in Chhattisgarh’s Balrampur district, marking the second such incident in three days. Human-elephant conflict continues to rise in northern Chhattisgarh, where over 325 deaths have been reported in five years