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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a nationwide "Brotherhood Program" (Bhaichara Karyakram) from June 5–21 to mark twelve years of the Narendra Modi government. The initiative combines patriotic events, welfare outreach, and cultural activities.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast below normal rainfall across major parts of India, including Kerala, in 2026 due to the El Niño effect. IMD Director Neetha K Gopal noted that while Kerala may see some good showers around June 10, overall rainfall for June and the monsoon season will be deficient.

Many of Telangana’s 1,080 zero-population villages may not be abandoned at all. Duplication, GPS errors and conflicting entries expose flaws in Mission Antyodaya data, raising serious questions about the reliability of Union government’s rural development database

A five-storey building collapsed near Saket Metro station in south Delhi on Saturday evening, trapping several people under the debris. Rescue operations are underway with fire tenders and police teams on site.

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar formally staked claim to form the next government after being unanimously elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has invited him to take oath as Chief Minister along with his Council of Ministers on June 3 at Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru.

India marked 200 years of Hindi journalism with a seminar and exhibition at IGNCA, commemorating the launch of Udanta Martand in 1826. Rare archival newspapers were showcased, while a commemorative stamp and volume were released to celebrate the milestone

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said the armed forces are fully prepared for Operation Sindoor 2.0 if required. He highlighted lessons from modern warfare, stressed the importance of military theatreisation, and underlined the growing role of technology, drones and information warfare

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has advocated a dedicated naval theatre command integrating the armed forces and Coast Guard. He said maritime security is closely linked to economic resilience and highlighted the Navy's focus on AI, uncrewed systems and joint operations

A Sultanpur district court has summoned records from a lower court while hearing a plea challenging the rejection of an application seeking Rahul Gandhi's voice sample in a 2018 defamation case. The matter will be heard next on June 5

Rahul Gandhi criticised the Modi government over inflation and the financial struggles of autorickshaw drivers, saying rising costs have crippled livelihoods. After interacting with drivers in Delhi, he promised to raise their concerns in Parliament and accused the government of ignoring their hardships

The 10-medal haul included brilliant golds from Diksha and Garima, alongside three silver and five bronze medals

The Congress condemned the attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee during his Sonarpur visit, alleging inadequate security and BJP-backed politics of vendetta. Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge urged authorities to ensure safety for opposition leaders and prevent political violence

“I’ve had a lot of cricket over the last few months, with lots of England camps. For me, it's all about being mentally ready" says Wyatt‑Hodge

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly roughed up and targeted with stones, shoes and eggs during a visit to Sonarpur. Condemning the incident, Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of orchestrating the attack, while TMC termed the protest politically motivated

The Eagle Thane Strikers will head into the tournament with a balanced squad comprising experienced campaigners and exciting young talent

Union Home Minister Amit Shah instructed officials to closely monitor demographic changes in border districts and strengthen measures against infiltration, drones, and narcotics. He also called for coordinated inter-agency action, zero tolerance for encroachment, and improved financial crime surveillance

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi said Artificial Intelligence is becoming essential in modern warfare by enabling faster decision-making, better resource management and greater operational efficiency. He also highlighted the growing role of drones and stressed the need for advanced counter-drone capabilities

The West Bengal CID has served a summons to TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in connection with an investigation into alleged forged signatures of party MLAs in a communication submitted to the Assembly Secretariat regarding the selection of the Leader of the Opposition

The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC in the time that he has been with us has been significant, meaningful, and - most importantly of all to supporters and ourselves - successful," Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) said in a statement

The NFHS-6 survey shows a decline in the use of modern contraceptive methods among married women in India and a rise in traditional family planning methods. Experts have expressed concern, warning that greater reliance on traditional methods could increase unintended pregnancies

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee was heckled and attacked by protesters in Sonarpur, South 24 Paraganas, on Saturday. The incident occurred shortly after he received a CID notice for interrogation, with locals shouting slogans, throwing eggs, and hurling stones at him.

The NTA announced a one-time re-exam for 3,765 CUET-UG 2026 candidates who left centres after a technical glitch delayed Shift 1. The agency apologised for the disruption and asked TCS iON to conduct a root-cause analysis of the failure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 134th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday at 11 am, broadcast on AIR, DD News and digital platforms. The programme is expected to highlight national initiatives, achievements in education, technology, and cultural heritage

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against actor Jacqueline Fernandez, alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and 15 others in a Rs 200-crore money laundering case, holding that sufficient material exists on record to raise strong suspicion against the accused