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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expanded his cabinet with the induction of 12 legislators, including 11 BJP MLAs and one AGP member. The council of ministers now has 17 members and represents various regions and communities across the state

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Great Nicobar Island Project is not linked to defence or a transshipment port but is aimed at benefiting a businessman. He claimed the project threatens rainforests, coral reefs and tribal communities, and urged public opposition

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Great Nicobar Island Project is aimed at benefiting a businessman rather than defence, claiming massive ecological damage. He urged citizens to oppose deforestation and support protection of India’s natural heritage

India’s GDP grew by a robust 7.7% in FY 2025–26, supported by a 7.8% expansion in Q4. Driven by strong manufacturing and services sectors, India remains the fastest-growing major economy despite a global slowdown

Firhad Hakim resigned as Kolkata mayor, becoming the latest senior TMC leader to step down from a key civic position. The move comes amid growing political turbulence following the party's Assembly poll setback and rising instability across municipal bodies

Veteran Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy suggested that the rebellion within the TMC legislature party could eventually be reflected among the party's MPs. His remarks have intensified speculation about internal dissent and the future direction of the party

Andhra Pradesh has launched an initiative to prepare 2.5 crore seed balls to boost its green cover to 50% by 2047. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan inaugurated the drive on World Environment Day, which includes drone-led seed dispersal

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India’s global standing has strengthened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing economic growth, low inflation, and international credibility. He made the remarks during a World Environment Day plantation drive in Lucknow

Three people were killed and seven houses torched during an early morning armed attack on Loibol Khullen village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the incident, promising strict action against the perpetrators

India rejected Pakistan’s criticism over river projects, reiterating that the Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance due to cross-border terrorism concerns. The MEA said Pakistan’s objections and arbitration claims are invalid, asserting India’s sovereign rights over its hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s first Tamil Nadu cabinet meeting unveiled a 436-project roadmap based on the TVK manifesto. Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar confirmed focus areas include youth employment, corruption-free governance, and a complete crackdown on illegal drug networks

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai has quit the party to launch a new political outfit, triggering debate over BJP’s prospects in the state. He cited differences over alliance strategy and plans to contest future elections independently

IIT-Roorkee and the Education Ministry have dismissed reports of a JEE (Advanced) data breach as misleading. Officials clarified that a temporary cloud misconfiguration exposed less than 0.05% of data in read-only mode, with zero mass extraction or impact on results

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the US are close to finalising the first phase of an interim trade agreement, likely to be executed next month. The pact aims to improve market access and strengthen bilateral trade cooperation

The Supreme Court issued contempt notice to the acting director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences for failing to personally file an affidavit in a matrimonial case, calling the conduct unacceptable. The court also relied on AIIMS DNA report confirming biological paternity

Economists and industry leaders said the RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged reflects a cautious approach amid global uncertainties. The central bank revised FY27 growth projections lower while introducing measures to attract foreign capital and support financial stability.

The rupee strengthened sharply by 81 paise to close at 94.93 against the US dollar after the Reserve Bank of India announced measures to boost foreign capital inflows and forex liquidity. The RBI kept repo rate unchanged at 5.25% while maintaining a neutral stance

A study on sloth bears in Rajasthan’s Aravalli forests shows that their seasonal diet helps disperse seeds and improve plant germination, including the invasive Lantana camara. Researchers found bears shift between fruits and insects, influencing vegetation and ecosystem regeneration dynamics

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said artificial intelligence is now an operational reality and one of the biggest tests for international law. He stressed the need for legal, ethical and democratic safeguards to ensure AI remains accountable and human-centric

The Congress demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the CBSE on-screen marking controversy, alleging inflated procurement costs and irregularities. The party called for an independent probe, questioning the adoption of the costly digital evaluation system

An ammonia leak at an ice plant in Munambam near Kochi led to at least 11 people being hospitalised with breathing difficulties. Fire department personnel quickly contained the leak, while affected residents received treatment at a nearby health centre and are reported stable

The death toll in the Muzaffarpur hospital fire tragedy rose to six after another critically ill ICU patient succumbed. Authorities have ordered an FIR and launched an inquiry into the incident, which allegedly involved staff abandoning patients during the emergency

Farmers, who were heading to agriculture fields, found a carcass of a sloth bear close to their fields. Officials suspect that it could have died due to age related issues

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will not interfere in India-China relations, expressing confidence that Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping can resolve border issues amicably. He stressed Russia's ties with both nations are independent and mutually beneficial