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Dhruv Jurel will captain the India A squad for two multi-day matches in Sri Lanka starting June 25. The squad features vice-captain Devdutt Padikkal and a maiden call-up for Jammu & Kashmir’s Ranji Trophy-winning star bowler, Auqib Nabi

The Congress accused Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of incompetence and demanded his resignation over alleged irregularities in CBSE’s on-screen marking and re-evaluation system. Citing media reports, the party claimed cybersecurity lapses and procurement issues caused distress to lakhs of students

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Economic Advisory Council members to discuss measures for sustaining India’s economic growth amid global challenges. The council reviewed reforms to improve ease of living and business, and assessed the potential impact of the West Asia conflict on India and the world

A moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.0 struck near Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra-Chamba border late Friday night, causing tremors across Himachal, Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana.

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s recent visit may have raised eyebrows, but engagement with the neighbour remains a strategic necessity

The Centre's decision to liquidate Adilabad Cement Corporation of India plant while reviving Vizag Steel exposes a stark regional disparity and discrimination against Telangana’s industrial growth

The Trinamool Congress, already shaken by a mass defection in the West Bengal Assembly, now faces the threat of rebellion spreading to its parliamentary ranks. Dissident MPs are rumoured to be preparing a challenge to Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee’s leadership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in Daman, highlighted India’s strong economic foundation as GDP grew 7.7 percent in FY 2025-26, with 7.8 percent growth in the January-March quarter.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the India-UK Free Trade Agreement marks a historic milestone, urging both nations to jointly strengthen arbitration and mediation systems. He stressed accessible, efficient dispute resolution mechanisms to boost investor confidence, trade growth, and deeper economic cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed public anger forced the Congress to change Karnataka’s chief minister and accused the party of thriving on chaos and uncertainty. He highlighted India’s self-reliance, energy security, infrastructure growth and electoral support for the BJP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Surat’s city-wide cleanliness campaign involving over one lakh participants, calling the collected waste the most valuable gift of his visit. He described the initiative as a people-driven movement promoting environmental responsibility and civic engagement

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar admitted promising the Bengaluru Development portfolio to senior minister Ramalinga Reddy, but said the party high command decided otherwise. Reddy resigned, alleging humiliation over the portfolio allocation

Opener Parth Chaudhary smashed a spectacular 51-ball 107 to power the Rajat Patidar-led Gwalior Cheetahs to a 12-run victory over Bhopal Leopards in a high-scoring MPL T20 Scindia Cup encounter at Indore’s Holkar Stadium on Friday

The Ministry of External Affairs said 13 foreign nationals were among the 21 victims of the Delhi hotel fire in Malviya Nagar. India is coordinating with concerned embassies, assisting with documentation and medical support for the injured and victims’ families

The Supreme Court ordered status quo on the deportation of five women declared foreigners by Assam tribunals and agreed to hear their appeals. The court directed that detainees not be deported until the next hearing while seeking responses from authorities

The Reserve Bank of India imposed a penalty of ₹41.8 lakh on Canara Bank for non-compliance with KYC norms and rules on inoperative accounts. The RBI found lapses in timely reporting to CKYCR and incorrect account classification after inspection

A transitioning Indian cricket team faces Afghanistan in a one-off Test in Mullanpur starting Saturday. Head coach Gautam Gambhir aims to solidifying the No. 3 spot with Sai Sudharsan and audition potential long-term successors for all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will continue economic reforms through the “Reform Express” to sustain growth amid global headwinds. The RBI lowered FY27 GDP forecast to 6.6%, while new tax exemptions aim to attract foreign capital

Senior Congress leader HK Patil described Ramalinga Reddy's resignation as a warning bell for the Karnataka government and urged party leaders to address the issue. Other Congress leaders expressed confidence that the matter would be resolved within the party

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered India joint production of the Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter and renewed defence cooperation proposals. India is considering options alongside its AMCA programme, while long-standing India–Russia defence ties remain a key strategic pillar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government will launch the Smart Border Project with advanced surveillance technologies to strengthen border security. Addressing BSF personnel in Tripura, he stressed that achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat requires a secure and protected nation

The National Cadet Corps made history by training 100 Senior Division cadets as basic paramotor pilots within a month. Conducted alongside NIMAS Guwahati, the successful aero-adventure programme will now be inducted into the NCC’s permanent annual curriculum

Nepal police arrested two men, including an Indian from Bihar, in Madhes province for alleged drug trafficking. Authorities recovered 17.40 grams of brown sugar during a vehicle check and also seized the motorcycle with an Indian registration number