India

Decisions on highly hazardous pesticides must be guided by science, public health and the precautionary principle, not commercial interests

Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez will visit India from June 3–7 to strengthen bilateral ties, with discussions expected on energy, trade and technology. She is likely to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with a high-level ministerial delegation

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a farm loan waiver scheme covering agricultural loans of up to Rs 2 lakh. Around 56 lakh farmers are expected to benefit, while regular crop loan borrowers will receive incentives of up to Rs 50,000

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has achieved its third mountain tunnel breakthrough in Palghar district within five months. NHSRCL said the 417-metre-long MT-07 tunnel at Ambesari village marks significant progress in one of the corridor's most challenging construction stretches

Beed civic authorities ordered the demolition of unauthorised portions of an under-construction building allegedly linked to NEET paper leak accused P V Kulkarni. Officials said the structure violated building norms and action was initiated after the deadline for compliance expired

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan launched ‘Operation Toofaan’, a state-wide anti-drug initiative aimed at combating substance abuse among youth. The campaign will involve multiple departments, schools and parents, combining enforcement and awareness to dismantle drug networks and protect young people

The Supreme Court will examine whether a government employee can be terminated for allegedly suppressing higher educational qualification while applying for a lower eligibility post. The case involves a Telangana High Court ruling that upheld dismissal over alleged deliberate misrepresentation

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee staged a dharna in Kolkata protesting alleged attacks on party workers after recent elections. She accused the BJP of post-poll violence, announced plans for a nationwide opposition strategy and reiterated support for affected TMC cadres

Tigress Zeenat, relocated from Maharashtra to Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve in 2024, has given birth to four cubs. Forest officials said the cubs and their mother are healthy, marking a significant milestone in the reserve's tiger conservation programme

India has firmly rejected involvement of third parties in resolving its boundary dispute with Nepal after Nepalese PM Balendra Shah suggested external mediation. The MEA reiterated that bilateral mechanisms exist, noting that 98% of the border has already been demarcated

Jana Sena leader and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said his party was born on Telangana soil and inherited its spirit of struggle. Extending Telangana Formation Day greetings, he stressed inclusive development, equal opportunities and respect for people's aspirations

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said criminals who ignored warnings were dealt with strictly, while highlighting 278 development projects in Kushinagar. He contrasted past lawlessness with current development, citing improved security, infrastructure growth and achievements under the BJP-led government

The rupee weakened 10 paise to close at 95.29 against the US dollar due to rising crude oil prices, strong dollar demand and foreign fund outflows. Market participants await the RBI policy outcome, with the currency expected to remain range-bound

The Enforcement Directorate has launched a FEMA-related investigation into Vedanta Group, conducting searches at its offices in Delhi, Mumbai and Udaipur. The probe reportedly examines foreign exchange transactions involving brand fees, while the company says it is fully cooperating with authorities

Delhi Police's Special Cell has busted an alleged terror module linked to the Dawood Ibrahim syndicate and arrested eight persons. Investigators claim the network planned attacks in Delhi and Mumbai, with operations allegedly coordinated through associates based in Karachi

A 15-year-old boy died after being crushed under a pitch roller during a summer cricket camp in Solapur district. Police have registered a culpable homicide case against two coaches and cricket associations for allegedly allowing children to handle heavy equipment unsupervised

The Supreme Court directed Tamil Nadu and Kerala to prepare and implement a time-bound eviction plan for encroachments in Agasthyamalai ecological landscape. It also ordered action against 118 government employees found occupying forest land and stressed ecological restoration and strict compliance

Adani group companies reported record capital expenditure of Rs 1.53 lakh crore and all-time high EBITDA of Rs 94,834 crore in FY26. The group expanded investments across energy, utilities, transport and logistics while maintaining leverage below its stated target

Gold futures rose nearly 1 per cent to Rs 1.60 lakh per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange amid renewed geopolitical tensions involving the US and Iran. Investors are also awaiting RBI policy decisions and key US labour market data

The government has revised immigration rules requiring foreigners on short-term visas to register before completing 180 days if extending stay. The new norms replace the earlier post-expiry window and also update reporting requirements for foreign children and medical institutions

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary criticized the RJD amid the Rabri Devi bungalow dispute, saying public residences are not hereditary assets. He also highlighted governance reforms, the Sahyog grievance portal, and pledged strict action against negligent officials and criminals

Crisil has warned that rising petrol and diesel prices could increase inflationary pressures by raising transport, logistics and manufacturing costs. Higher fuel prices are expected to impact food and core inflation, though GST cuts may partially offset the effect on consumer prices

A probe into an MD drug network by MBVV Police led to the busting of an illegal manufacturing unit in Telangana's Zahirabad. Police seized drugs, chemicals and raw materials worth Rs 20.72 crore in total and arrested 18 accused

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids across Maharashtra and Gujarat in a money laundering investigation linked to alleged Dawood associate and drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola. The probe targets drug syndicate operatives, hawala networks, chemical suppliers and properties suspected to be acquired through crime proceeds