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Indian automakers Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors are exploring electric vehicle export opportunities in the UK under the India-UK FTA. The pact allows duty-free EV exports within quotas from the sixth year, boosting India's global automotive ambitions

Hours before NEET-UG 2026 re-exam for nearly 22 lakh candidates amid paper leak allegations, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged students to appear confidently. He also announced CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation results for over 15 lakh students will be released soon

A case has been registered against Kerala vlogger Muhammad Nihad, popularly known as Thoppi, for allegedly posting obscene videos featuring friends on social media. Cyber Police initiated action after a complaint and preliminary inquiry, citing offensive content viewed largely by teenagers

Agreements that postpone difficult questions can create opportunities for peace, but they can also defer crises rather than solve them

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and supporters staged a late-night protest at Jantar Mantar demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak. Dipke, joined by activist Sonam Wangchuk, vowed to persist until Pradhan steps down, with Wangchuk announcing a hunger strike from June 27 if demands are unmet.

Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) Chief and former Bihar Minister Tej Pratap Yadav has alleged a conspiracy to assassinate him and his father, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav. He lodged a police complaint against his former aide Akash Yadav, Anushka Yadav, and others, accusing them of plotting against his family.

While prices have risen across India, southern States, particularly Telangana, have consistently recorded inflation rates above the national average in recent months. What is fueling this gap?

The NEET-UG 2026 re-exam will be held on June 21 across India and abroad after the May 3 test was cancelled due to irregularities. The NTA has deployed extensive security measures including CCTV surveillance, AI monitoring, biometric verification, GPS-enabled transport, and over 2.5 lakh personnel to ensure a fair and transparent process for 22 lakh aspirants.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing Paschimbanga Divas celebrations in Tarakeswar, declared that West Bengal has “broken free of its shackles” under the BJP government. He projected the BJP’s victory as a new chapter for Bengal, promising rapid development, welfare delivery, and an end to decades of misgovernance.

At least five devotees were killed and 18 injured when the roof of an under-construction Hanuman temple’s outer hall collapsed in Yashwadi village, Parbhani district, Maharashtra, on Saturday afternoon.

Three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers — Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor, and Sanmar Herald — carrying over 8.6 lakh metric tonnes of cargo with 94 crew members successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

Over 210 Indian Missions abroad will mark the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21 at nearly 2,500 global venues, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the national event from Kolkata’s Red Road. This year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, highlights yoga’s role in preventive healthcare and dignified ageing.

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Padma Awards 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II on June 23 at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. Among the 65 awardees are former Union Minister Shibu Soren (posthumous), tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty, and singer Alka Yagnik.

Mumbai commuters faced a second day of disruption as the strike by BEST employees continued, leaving buses off the roads. To ease travel for NEET retest candidates, BEST arranged 60 additional buses and sought support from MSRTC.

The 8th Central Pay Commission has concluded its memorandum submission phase. The panel will now review crucial employee demands, including a 3.15 fitment factor, minimum pay hikes, and the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme for 1.24 crore beneficiaries

The Indian Union Muslim League has withdrawn from the DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu following the 2026 Assembly elections. The party announced the decision at its general council meeting and said future political alliances would be decided ahead of upcoming electoral contests

The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance have called for a Ladakh-wide shutdown on June 23, alleging that key decisions taken during talks with the Centre were omitted from official meeting minutes, deepening mistrust over the region’s constitutional and political future

The BJP claimed Rahul Gandhi is losing internal and ally support, citing Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s purported praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and diplomacy. Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla labelled Gandhi a "reel leader" lacking public mandate

Debit operations of three Trinamool Congress bank accounts holding around Rs 440 crore have been frozen following complaints by rebel MLAs seeking a probe into the source of the funds. The move has intensified the party’s internal leadership and financial control dispute

The National Testing Agency said a Nagpur-based NEET aspirant's examination city was changed to Abu Dhabi through his own login during the correction window. The agency later processed a request from the family and initiated steps to shift the centre back

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijit Dipke said he would not leave Jantar Mantar until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. During a student-led protest over alleged examination irregularities and paper leaks, he sought permission from Delhi Police to continue the demonstration

Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur flagged off the first batch of 44 pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 through Nathu La Pass. After acclimatisation in Sikkim, the group entered Tibet and began its journey towards the sacred pilgrimage sites

Hundreds joined an ANSAM-led protest march through Imphal demanding justice for six Naga civilians abducted from Leilon Vaiphei village on May 13. Their bodies were recovered on June 10, sparking mass public outrage across Manipur

The Kerala High Court has ordered police protection for an Indore woman who went viral at the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela. The order follows a cross-border legal battle after her marriage in Kerala, which her family claims involves a minor