India

Rare caracal sightings in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert near Jaisalmer have revived conservation hopes after officials confirmed two more wildcats using camera traps and radio-collaring, taking recorded numbers to three while highlighting ongoing efforts to protect the critically endangered species

Centre issued gazette notification establishing South Coast Railway Zone with headquarters in Visakhapatnam effective June 1, 2026 including divisions like Guntakal, Guntur, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam after reorganising SCR and ECoR fulfilling Andhra Pradesh demand since 2014

DMK president M K Stalin resigned as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after party’s defeat in Assembly polls with TVK emerging as the largest party His resignation was forwarded to Governor Rajendra Arlekar while DMK will function as main opposition party

Belagavi police arrested Aravind Gavali after he allegedly stabbed his mother-in-law in Aladakatti village over anger linked to not being shown his newborn during a video call leaving her critically injured in ICU while investigation is underway into the attack

Pathanamthitta Malayalam actor Santhosh Nair died in road accident at Enathu when car collided with lorry early Tuesday while his wife was injured with rib fracture Veteran actor of over 100 films he was recently seen in Mohiniyattam film running

Raghav Chadha and other BJP Rajya Sabha MPs met President Droupadi Murmu alleging Punjab AAP government misuse of resources against defectors Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann also planned meeting over alleged illegal defection of seven MPs amid escalating political confrontation row

Pakistan Navy, with Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, provided humanitarian aid to stranded crew of vessel MV Gautam in the Arabian Sea after a technical failure, responding to a distress call coordinated via Mumbai maritime authorities

India condemned attacks in Fujairah that injured three Indian nationals, urging cessation of hostilities and protection of civilians. India called for free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and diplomatic resolution amid rising regional tensions

Indian markets fell as Strait of Hormuz tensions and rising oil prices near $113 hit sentiment. BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 declined, while rupee hit record low amid geopolitical risks and global risk aversion

In Tiruppattur, KR Periyakaruppan lost by one vote to Seenivasa Sethupathy R, marking a dramatic upset as C Joseph Vijay’s party surge reshaped state politics

India’s auto retail sector began FY27 strongly, with record April sales of 26.1 lakh units, driven by two-wheelers and rural demand. Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations reported growth across segments, reflecting sustained consumption momentum and cautious optimism ahead 

Actor C Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam wins 108 seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, ending Dravidian dominance but falling short of majority. Coalition support is crucial as Governor weighs government formation amid a fractured mandate

Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton powered Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, chasing 229. Nicholas Pooran’s explosive innings went in vain as MI’s batting dominance sealed a crucial IPL victory

Mounting arrears and policy shifts put the scheme that has enabled marginalised students to access higher education at risk

Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s landmark debut in Tamil Nadu and BJP’s breakthrough in West Bengal signal a major political shift in India

Anjali Shekhawat secured gold in the 10m air pistol women’s event at the Kumar Surendra Singh Championship. Kanak Budhwar impressed with multiple medals across categories, while Haryana dominated team and youth events at the Delhi competition

Ganemat Sekhon finished just outside the top eight after Day One of the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Almaty. Indian shooters delivered steady performances, with several remaining in contention ahead of the final qualification rounds and finals

India’s Under-17 girls’ boxers registered five victories on the opening day of the Asian Championships in Tashkent. The team delivered dominant performances, while in the boys’ section, Neela Narendra Kumar won and Daksh Pawar suffered defeat

Indian women’s hockey goalkeeper Savita emphasised the importance of specialised training camps after an intensive session in Bengaluru. The camp focused on technical skills, tactics, and mental conditioning, helping players prepare for upcoming international tournaments

Warangal Task Force and Narsampet police arrested eight persons involved in counterfeit currency printing and a fake exchange scam, seizing cash, equipment and vehicles, exposing a network operating across multiple districts in Telangana

Facing procurement delays and lack of drying platforms, farmers in Narayanpet district resorted to drying paddy in a crematorium in Kosgi, highlighting ground-level distress in Kodangal constituency despite procurement operations resuming on Monday.

Amid farmer protests and unseasonal rains damaging paddy stocks, Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to accelerate procurement, safeguard crops, and enhance storage, as arrivals rise during the crucial Rabi marketing season

Tamil Nadu Minister P Geetha Jeeva lost the Thoothukkudi Assembly seat to TVK candidate Srinath by 37,731 votes. Despite past wins in 2016 and 2021, she was defeated after a strong surge by TVK in the constituency