India

The Supreme Court declined to interfere with a Madras High Court ruling dismissing a plea over alleged denial of permission to light a lamp on Thiruparankundram hill. However, it reduced the cost imposed on the petitioner from Rs 50,000 to Rs 5,000

Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun advanced to their maiden BWF Super 1000 quarterfinals by upsetting Malaysia's Aaron Tai and Kang Khai Xing at the Indonesia Open. Meanwhile, PV Sindhu and Ayush Shetty exited in the Round of 16

assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed Mohammed Siraj is fully fit for Saturday’s one-off Test against Afghanistan. India is focusing on adjusting player sleep cycles and shifting tactical mindsets from T20 cricket back to red-ball discipline

Gujarat Police detained 501 Bangladeshi nationals during a statewide operation against illegal immigration. Authorities are also verifying over 6,200 individuals and investigating those who allegedly provided shelter or jobs to undocumented migrants, as part of the ongoing Operation Delta Hunt

The Centre is actively exploring the revival of the Delimitation Bill to redraw constituency boundaries before the 2029 elections. Consultations are underway with regional parties to resolve regional representation disputes and advance simultaneous poll reforms

Veteran film producer and former CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani passed away at 76. Known for launching actors Govinda and Chunky Panday, his tenure at the CBFC was marked by controversial censorship decisions and frequent debates with filmmakers

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced a phased rollout of up to 5,000 E85 flex-fuel stations by 2027. The project aims to drive ethanol adoption, slash crude imports, and generate ₹12,403 crore for farmers

The CBSE successfully thwarted a massive 3.8 million-packet denial-of-service cyberattack on its Class 12 re-evaluation portal. Over 56,000 verification requests have been processed securely using new Aadhaar-based authentication protocols ahead of the June 6 deadline

The southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala on June 4, marking the start of India's rainy season. The IMD expects below-normal rainfall at 90% of the long-period average this year, citing a possible transition towards El Niño conditions as a key factor

A fitness centre in Puthunagaram, Palakkad, sparked debate after announcing plans to become Kerala's first 'Islam-friendly gym' with Sharia-based guidelines. Proposed rules included separate workout timings for men and women, dress codes, and a ban on music, drawing mixed reactions

The Supreme Court has released draft regulations governing AI usage across Indian courts. While permitting AI for legal research and translations, the rules establish a strict "human primacy" red line, completely banning standalone algorithmic judgments

The Cockroach Janata Party has demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following a cybersecurity leak exposing two lakh JEE Advanced 2026 candidate profiles. The youth group has called for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar on June 6

Muslim clerics and religious leaders in Karnataka demanded five Cabinet berths for community representatives, arguing that Muslim voters played a key role in the Congress's electoral success. They warned of protests and political repercussions if the demand remains unmet

The Delhi Parents Association has alleged that the CBSE’s new On-Screen Marking system was rushed without proper teacher training, leading to Class 12 result discrepancies. The Centre has ordered an inquiry into the digital marking procurement process

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced he will ride a bicycle in Visakhapatnam on World Environment Day to promote environmental awareness. He urged citizens to plant saplings, use bicycles and e-bicycles, and work together to conserve natural resources

The Telangana Football Association will kick off its Under-15 Boys Youth League in late June 2026. TFA Secretary GP Palguna has urged all registered clubs and academies to urgently complete player registrations via the Centralized Registration System

Shifting away from centralized tournament templates, the Centre Court Pickleball Club League’s decentralized home-and-away format across 19 Hyderabad venues has successfully established a sustainable, community-driven grassroots ecosystem for the country’s booming pickleball movement

A 55-year-old Indian tailor from Ujjain, working in Kuwait for nearly three decades, was killed in an attack on Kuwait International Airport. He was preparing to return home for a family wedding, leaving behind a grieving family and shattered plans

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla felicitated para-athletes at the Aditya Mehta Foundation in Hyderabad. The foundation distributed ₹3.46 crore in financial support and high-performance adaptive equipment to empower disabled athletes ahead of major international competitions

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced a separate secretariat to address public grievances and appointed officials to prepare departmental action plans within 15 days. He urged bureaucrats to work transparently, resist political pressure, and focus on accountable governance

The rupee weakened by 7 paise to close at 95.83 against the US dollar amid US-Iran tensions, elevated crude oil prices and safe-haven demand. Investors are closely watching the RBI's monetary policy decision, with inflation, growth and currency stability in focus

Bouncing back from her Paris Olympics disappointment, Hyderabad shooter Esha Singh clinched a world-record gold at the Munich World Cup. Now mentally tougher, the 21-year-old is channeling her focus toward the upcoming September Asian Games and LA 2028

An advocate filed a police complaint against Mamata Banerjee in Siliguri, alleging her remarks on constitutional institutions and Bangladesh-related issues were inflammatory, harmful to India's sovereignty and public order, and capable of affecting diplomatic relations and social harmony

New Delhi: A total of 17 projects or initiatives selected for the National Awards for e-Governance 2026 across seven categories to recognise exemplary contributions in digital governance, an official statement issued on Thursday said. The National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) are presented every year to recognise and promote excellence in implementation of e-governance initiatives. The […]