India

Authorities in Andhra Pradesh have intensified efforts to find a two-year-old girl missing from a palm oil plantation in Kakinada district since June 6. Decoy dolls, camera traps, drones and over 400 personnel are being used as investigators explore all possible leads

The Andhra Pradesh government has directed APTRANSCO to complete 24 power transmission projects worth Rs 3,507 crore by December 2026. The projects aim to strengthen grid infrastructure, improve power reliability, reduce transmission losses and meet growing electricity demand across sectors

The Trinamool Congress faces a major internal crisis as rebel MPs and MLAs claim legitimacy and challenge party leadership. The split has reignited debate over India’s anti-defection law, with legal experts divided on whether mass defections qualify as a legitimate merger

The Calcutta High Court questioned the West Bengal Assembly Speaker’s authority and procedure in deciding between conflicting Leader of Opposition nominations from the same party. Hearing a challenge by TMC MLA Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, the court sought clarity on resolving such unprecedented disputes

Nykaa has partnered with OpenAI to integrate its beauty and fashion platforms into ChatGPT, enabling AI-powered product recommendations and shopping assistance. The collaboration will also deploy OpenAI technologies across Nykaa’s operations to improve productivity, innovation and customer engagement

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged investors, corporates and venture capital funds to increase investments in India, citing a strong startup ecosystem and supportive policies. Speaking in France, he also promoted deep-tech innovation, manufacturing partnerships and the return of Indian talent

India’s fibre consumption is projected to increase from 15 million metric tonnes to 23 million metric tonnes by 2030. A government-backed New Age Fibre movement aims to promote sustainable plant-based fibres, boost exports, create rural income opportunities and support innovation

The NTA has deployed paramilitary forces, the Indian Air Force, CCTV surveillance and GPS tracking to ensure high-level security for NEET-UG 2026 re-exam on June 21. The agency also cited action against Telegram channels amid concerns over exam malpractice and leaks

Shiv Sena MLC Krupal Tumane has claimed that seven SS(UBT) MPs and 16 MLAs are in touch with the Eknath Shinde-led camp. The claim has intensified speculation around ‘Operation Tiger’, though Uddhav Thackeray’s party has strongly denied it

The Supreme Court directed the Odisha government to ensure all welfare and social security benefits for a visually impaired man and his 80-year-old mother living in poverty. It also ordered ground verification and appointed the man as a paralegal volunteer with honorarium

Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of failing India’s youth, citing paper leaks, exam mismanagement and rising fees. Ahead of his Kota student convention, he called for a nationwide student movement, with Congress planning large-scale youth outreach across the country

A Delhi court allowed NEET-UG paper leak accused Yash Yadav to appear for the re-examination on June 21 while in custody. While denying interim bail, the court said the accused’s academic rights must be protected without affecting the ongoing CBI investigation

Intelligence inputs suggest Pakistan’s ISI is attempting to build a small women-led recruitment network in Jammu and Kashmir as terror recruitment declines. Security agencies believe the initiative aims to revive local recruitment through subtle outreach methods while avoiding detection by authorities

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has expanded the state's crop loan waiver scheme, extending full relief for cooperative bank crop loans up to Rs 75,000. The revised package is expected to benefit 14.43 lakh farmers and cost Rs 5,932.23 crore

The annual Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati will begin on June 22, marking a three-day closure of the shrine. The temple will reopen on June 26, with lakhs of devotees expected to attend the major Shakti festival

The Supreme Court has reconstituted its 12-member Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee, headed by Justice B V Nagarathna. The panel includes judges, senior advocates, court officials and bar representatives to strengthen mechanisms for addressing workplace harassment within the apex court

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said the state is an ideal destination for semiconductor manufacturing and invited Singapore entrepreneurs to invest. He highlighted Rayalaseema’s potential and announced plans for a semiconductor plant, while attending a business roundtable in Singapore

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan condemned YSRCP leader Gudivada Amarnath’s remarks on Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, calling them demeaning. He urged political discourse to focus on policy issues and not personal attacks, with TDP leaders also reacting strongly

The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea seeking regulations on urban infrastructure around airports, calling it a policy matter. The petition cited the 2025 Air India Ahmedabad crash that killed 260 people. The plea was later withdrawn by the petitioner

The Indian rupee appreciated for the third consecutive session, closing at 94.53 against the US dollar, supported by easing geopolitical tensions, falling crude oil prices, and softer dollar index. Equity inflows and positive global sentiment further strengthened the currency outlook

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind has expressed concern over demolition drives across India, Rajya Sabha election credibility, West Bengal situation and US–Iran peace agreement. It urged authorities and civil society to ensure protection of rights, rehabilitation and democratic fairness

The Indian Air Force has launched a project to develop indigenous long-range kamikaze drones with Indian industry. The initiative aims to boost self-reliance in defence manufacturing, with IAF issuing tenders for one-way attack systems developed entirely in India

Global crude oil and LNG prices are expected to moderate as US-Iran peace prospects improve and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz potentially resumes. Analysts, however, warn that supply disruptions and infrastructure damage may keep energy markets volatile for months

A newlywed woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Kiyana Homestay in Tipridhar, located on the Mussoorie-Dhanolti road. Upon finding the woman lying unconscious in the room, her husband alerted the homestay staff, who then informed the police .