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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India has made significant strides in defence self-reliance, with most military equipment now manufactured domestically. Addressing a programme in Lucknow, he also highlighted the city's growing role in defence production, research and innovation

Tensions deepen within the INDIA bloc as the DMK and CPI-M criticise Congress, accusing it of “backstabbing” and poor coordination. DMK has boycotted the alliance meeting, while CPI-M questioned Congress’s leadership amid rising differences over strategy and seat-sharing.

The Khan Sir controversy in Bihar escalates after an FIR was registered against the popular educator and his aides over a reported firing incident.

An opinion article criticised pro-Khalistan activists who disrupted an Indian High Commission outreach event in London, arguing that such actions contradict Sikh values of service, dialogue and compassion. The piece said intimidation and disruption weaken causes rather than advancing meaningful democratic engagement

Gautam Adani has become Asia’s richest person with a net worth of $89.2 billion, according to Forbes. The surge follows a rally in Adani Group stocks, placing him ahead of Mukesh Ambani and Masayoshi Son amid renewed investor confidence

Twenty members of the Naga and Kuki communities remain untraced after being allegedly abducted in Manipur’s hill districts. Security forces continue joint operations, patrolling, and recovery of arms and IEDs while ensuring the safety of local residents, officials said.

India's Project 18 programme is reportedly evolving into a cruiser-class warship initiative featuring advanced sensors, hypersonic missiles, laser weapons, integrated electric propulsion and unmanned systems. The project is expected to significantly enhance the Indian Navy's blue-water combat and power projection capabilities

BCCI has arranged for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s father to join him in Sri Lanka ahead of the India A 50-over tri-series, with the option for his parents to accompany him on upcoming tours to the UK and Ireland, says Secretary Devajit Saikia.

The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has approved relocating thousands of meat and fish shops to designated sites outside city limits within six months. Authorities say the move will improve cleanliness, waste management and the pilgrimage experience while regularising and supporting affected businesses

Nepalese Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal affirmed that Nepal seeks resolution of its border dispute with India through existing bilateral mechanisms, emphasizing diplomacy, mutual respect, and historical ties, while ruling out third-party mediation amid recent tensions over Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani

A Delhi University assistant professor was allegedly murdered in her East Delhi flat over a property dispute. Police arrested a couple and their minor son from West Bengal after a multi-state investigation revealed they travelled from Burdwan to Delhi to commit the crime

Twenty-three political parties, including Congress and TMC, will attend the INDIA Janbandhan meeting in New Delhi on June 8. The bloc aims to discuss national issues and coordinate strategies for the 2029 elections, despite DMK’s boycott and CPI(M) concerns

Actor-choreographer Raghava Lawrence has not confirmed contesting the Tiruchirappalli East by-election but announced he will reveal a “major decision” on June 11. His statement, amid political speculation, has fuelled curiosity about a possible entry into politics or social service

The Telugu Desam Party has nominated Chintakayala Vijay, Bhashyam Ramakrishna and sitting MP Sana Satish for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The NDA alliance will contest all four seats from Andhra Pradesh, with Jana Sena fielding one candidate

Police in Palghar, Maharashtra, registered a case against a 22-year-old man for allegedly raping a woman and her minor sister. BJP MLC Chitra Wagh alleged “love jihad” and a wider exploitation network, calling for stricter measures to protect women

Residents of Lyngkhong village in Meghalaya protested against the proposed India-Bangladesh border fence alignment, saying it would leave them outside the security barrier. They demanded fencing along the zero line and submitted a memorandum seeking government intervention

BJP leader Sangeeta Rajak, 38, died after a licensed firearm accidentally discharged at her home in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, early Sunday. Police said she was handing the weapon to family members amid a disturbance outside. An investigation is underway

Foreign portfolio investors withdrew nearly ₹43,000 crore from Indian equities in early June, pushing total outflows in 2026 to ₹2.67 lakh crore. Experts cite rupee depreciation, weak earnings and global capital shift toward AI and technology stocks as key reasons

OpenAI is reportedly planning a major overhaul of ChatGPT to evolve it into a super app integrating coding tools, AI agents and partner services. The move targets enterprise growth and increased revenue as the company prepares for a potential IPO

Following a massive student rally at Jantar Mantar backed by activist Sonam Wangchuk, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke issued a seven-day deadline for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign, warning of sustained nationwide ground protests

The ACA operations team has cleared Visakhapatnam’s YSR ACA-VDCA Stadium for the 2026 Andhra Premier League starting June 9. The opening match features Kakinada Kings against Simhadri Vizag Lions at 7:30 PM, with free stadium entry for all spectators

A month-long “Mangomania” festival in Delhi is celebrating mango season with innovative dishes and drinks blending global flavours. From spicy tacos to mango desserts and beverages, chefs are reimagining the fruit in both savoury and sweet contemporary culinary forms

The historic inaugural TG20 Player Auction saw India star Tilak Varma secure a tournament-high ₹33 lakh bid from Medak Falcons. Handled by auctioneer Charu Sharma, the draft locked in over 1,300 local cricketers across eight brand-new franchises

Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal described India–Nepal ties as “historical and wonderful” while calling for deeper cooperation in connectivity, energy, trade and tourism. During his India visit, both sides reviewed development projects and discussed strengthening bilateral and regional engagement