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A boxing coach in Bengaluru has been booked under the POCSO Act after a 17-year-old trainee accused him of sexual abuse and intimidation. The FIR alleges repeated inappropriate behaviour over several years, with the latest incident reportedly occurring during a boxing competition in Chennai

Petrol and diesel prices were increased again on Saturday, taking the cumulative hike to nearly Rs 5 a litre in under 10 days. CNG prices also rose, amid soaring global crude oil prices, rising import costs and concerns over inflationary pressure

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has launched “Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt”, a statewide anti-drug campaign targeting narcotics networks and synthetic drug supply chains. Beginning June 1, the drive will focus on schools, repeat offenders and police reforms aimed at public-friendly policing

Sehwag pointed to Punjab’s inconsistency with both bat and ball as the major reason behind their recent struggles

Following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak investigation, Latur authorities have launched a crackdown on illegal coaching centres operating from industrial units. The action came after CBI arrests linked to the case, with officials warning of strict legal action against unauthorized commercial activities

Mukul Choudhary had an impressive IPL 2026

Fresh CCTV footage showing Twisha Sharma calmly visiting a Bhopal beauty salon hours before her death has intensified the investigation into her alleged suicide. Her husband Samarth Singh has now been arrested, while questions over CCTV collection and alleged harassment continue to grow

The National Testing Agency has opened the refund facility for candidates who appeared in the cancelled NEET-UG 2026 exam. Students can submit bank details online before May 27. The move follows cancellation of the exam amid alleged paper leak and irregularities.

Petrol and diesel prices were increased across India for the third time in 10 days amid rising global crude oil prices and West Asia tensions. The latest revision has intensified concerns over inflation, transport costs and the burden on commuters and businesses nationwide.

The Election Commission has announced the Rajya Sabha election for a vacant Tamil Nadu seat on June 18 following C Ve Shanmugam’s resignation after his Assembly victory. The poll gains significance as it marks the first Upper House contest under the TVK-led government.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered a second autopsy of model-actor Twisha Sharma by an AIIMS Delhi team, while her absconding husband Samarth Singh surrendered after withdrawing his anticipatory bail plea.

The father of slain Pulwama attack mastermind Arjumand Gulzar (alias Burhan Hamza), who was killed by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, said his son “got what he deserved” for choosing terrorism but appealed that his other sons should not be punished for his deeds.

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has directed Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to set up separate internal committees in all 127 units with 10 or more employees within four weeks to ensure compliance with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act.

Tesla has expressed interest in setting up a sales and service centre in Hyderabad, according to the Telangana government. During a meeting with IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, Tesla India executives confirmed plans to expand operations in the city.

Diplomacy must match its ambitions with stronger institutions, energy resilience, and coalition-building to turn strategic autonomy into lasting global influence

The RBI announced a record Rs 2.87 lakh crore dividend to the government for FY26, boosting finances amid the West Asia conflict. The Central Board also raised the Contingent Risk Buffer, as rising energy prices and rupee depreciation strain imports

Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister M B Patil announced that flight services from Bengaluru to Bidar and Kalaburagi will resume on June 1 and June 10 respectively.

The satirical “Cockroach Janata Party” relaunched its X handle with the tagline “Cockroaches Never Die” and began a campaign demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper-leak controversy

Sreenidi Deccan FC ended their Indian Football League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Dempo SC at Fatorda. Marcus Joseph scored early, Hadi Idrissou equalised late, and the Deccan Warriors finished second with 26 points from 14 matches

Deadly heatwaves are exposing the growing cost of climate change, with workers paying the highest price as rising temperatures push India towards a dangerous future

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced that the two-day nationwide strike planned by the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation (AISBISF) for May 25–26 has been deferred after talks with management.

India successfully test-launched the Agni-1 short-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the launch validated all operational and technical parameters under the Strategic Forces Command.

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting trio of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen powered the team to 255/4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Hyderabad. Klaasen and Kishan struck fluent half-centuries, while Nitish Kumar Reddy added late fireworks in the IPL league match