India

While multilingualism offers cognitive benefits, concerns remain over teacher shortages, infrastructure gaps and a hurried rollout

An Air India aircraft mistakenly took a wrong turn on the taxiway at Ahmedabad airport, coming in front of an IndiGo plane preparing for takeoff. Both A320 aircraft stopped at a safe distance of around 200 metres.

The Lucknow fire tragedy once again highlights persistent failure to effectively enforce fire safety regulations, exposing systemic lapses that continue to put lives at risk

The Andhra Pradesh High Court adjourned a PIL seeking a CBI probe into the alleged custodial death of a 25-year-old man in Vijayawada. The state informed the court that an SIT has been formed and the accused officer has been arrested

A court in Vijayawada remanded suspended Krishna Lanka inspector SSVV Naga Raju for 14 days in connection with the custodial death of a 25-year-old man, who was allegedly tortured and secretly cremated without informing his family members

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a Rs 405-crore gold mining project at Jonnagiri in Kurnool district, marking the start of commercial gold production. The project is expected to boost employment, regional development, and state mineral output

India and the US reviewed progress on a proposed interim trade agreement during ministerial talks in New Delhi, focusing on market access and digital trade. However, both sides gave no clarity on resolving differences ahead of a key tariff deadline

National record holder Jyothi Yarraji made a strong comeback after ACL surgery, clocking 13.14 seconds in the 100m hurdles at the National Inter-State Championships. She comfortably met the Asian Games qualifying mark, signalling a promising return to top form

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will inaugurate the newly installed 33 spillway gates of the Tungabhadra Dam on June 25 in Koppal district. The event will also see the participation of Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil and the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

India will take on Bangladesh in a crucial Women's T20 World Cup Group A match at Manchester. While India seek to address batting and fielding concerns after their defeat to South Africa, Bangladesh arrive confident following an impressive win over Pakistan

A Vijayawada court on Wednesday remanded suspended Krishna Lanka police inspector SSVV Naga Raju to 14 days of judicial remand. He is accused of torturing a 25-year-old man to death in custody and allegedly cremating the body without informing family members

The Centre is considering extending PUCC validity for BS-VI vehicles to reduce compliance requirements for owners of cleaner vehicles. The proposal includes longer renewal periods for private and commercial vehicles while strengthening emission testing and encouraging the phase-out of older polluting vehicles

AI coding costs could exceed the average developer's salary by 2028 as rising token consumption and consumption-based pricing models drive expenses higher, Gartner said. The report warned organisations to strengthen governance, monitor usage and improve cost controls to avoid budget overruns

The CRPF has suspended DIG B C Patra over allegations of sharing social media content opposing the CAPF bill and calling for political change. The action has triggered criticism from serving and retired CAPF officers, who termed the move unjustified

India and the US reviewed progress on an interim bilateral trade agreement during two days of ministerial talks, discussing market access, digital trade and tariff-related issues. Both countries aim to conclude the pact before a temporary US tariff arrangement expires on July 24

Illegal dhabas and eateries along National Highways are set to be removed as part of NHAI's nationwide drive against unauthorised parking and encroachments. The initiative aims to improve road safety, reduce accidents and ensure smoother traffic movement across highway corridors

NHAI has identified 595 critical locations across India to tackle unauthorised parking and encroachments on National Highways. The initiative, undertaken in line with Supreme Court directions, aims to improve road safety, traffic flow, enforcement and monitoring across the highway network

India's equity markets remained resilient in May 2026 despite global uncertainties, foreign investor outflows and inflationary pressures. Strong domestic institutional participation, supportive corporate earnings and stable macroeconomic fundamentals helped offset challenges and sustain investor confidence across market segments

A 20-year-old Uttar Pradesh native was arrested in Karnataka's Davangere district on suspicion of links with a Pakistan-based terror organisation. Police said suspected terror-related material was found on his phone and further investigation is underway into his online contacts

Heavy overnight rainfall in Mumbai flooded low-lying areas, disrupted road and rail traffic and affected thousands of commuters. Several areas recorded over 300 mm rainfall, while political leaders urged civic authorities to improve drain cleaning and waterlogging management

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the fee structure of private medical colleges in Rajasthan, observing that self-financing institutions cannot be equated with government colleges. The court also noted that scholarships are available and said the country needs more doctors

A new analysis by Climate Central says India has seen a significant rise in dangerous humid heat days, increasing from an average of 101 annually in the 1970s to 141 between 2016 and 2025, largely due to human-caused climate change

The Ladakh administration has directed agencies to formulate SOPs to curb unauthorised photography and videography of sensitive areas in Leh after the Indian Air Force raised security concerns. The review also covered airport safety, surveillance infrastructure and construction regulations around aviation zones

A 22-year-old salesman was stabbed to death inside a first-class compartment of a Mumbai local train on Wednesday night. The attack followed an argument over closing the coach door during heavy rain. The suspect remains at large