India

Indian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara clinched his maiden individual Archery World Cup gold in Antalya after defeating South Korea’s Lee Woo Seok 7-3 in the final. He also won the recurve mixed team title with Kumkum Mohod earlier in the day

Alleged disclosures by former Travancore Devaswom Board president A. Padmakumar about the 2019 Sabarimala women’s entry reignited controversy in Kerala. CPI(M) leaders rejected the claims, while the episode revived debates over the implementation of the Supreme Court verdict and related protests

J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat chaired a high-level security meeting to ensure a safe Amarnath Yatra starting July 3. Orders were issued for intensified search operations, RFID-based pilgrim tracking, QRT deployments, and heightened vigil against anti-national elements

An Indian-flagged dhow sank off the Oman coast due to a mechanical failure, but all 14 crew members were safely rescued. The Indian Embassy in Oman confirmed the crew are in good health and were transferred to a Mumbai-bound vessel

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan criticised three university Vice Chancellors for attending an RSS centenary event addressed by Mohan Bhagwat, calling it inappropriate for their office. He demanded an apology, while Opposition leaders also raised concerns over alleged ideological influence in higher education

Two personnel from Bihar, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar and Agniveervayu Danish Alam, were among five killed in an IAF An-32 aircraft crash in Assam. Families recall last video calls and photos, as grief and pride mark their villages’ mourning

Kerala has launched the ‘Priyadarshini’ scheme offering free travel for women and transgender persons on ordinary KSRTC buses from June 15. Part of the Congress-led government’s election promises, the initiative aims to reduce travel costs and boost mobility and participation

Gujarat Science City in Ahmedabad has recorded over 1.43 crore visitors between 2006 and May 2026. The state-of-the-art facility has evolved into a premier national hub for STEM education, featuring advanced robotics, aquatic galleries, and space simulations

Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to form an SIT to investigate alleged irregularities in Ram Temple trust donations, calling it unfortunate for Sanatan Dharma. The trust, however, has denied wrongdoing, stating internal audits have found no evidence of misuse

A 44-year-old BJP leader was beaten to death and three family members were critically injured during an irrigation dispute in Dehradun. Following the murder, authorities demolished the suspects' illegal structures as right-wing groups vandalized property, prompting heavy police deployment

Police in Muzaffarpur, Bihar arrested four people for allegedly running a racket selling fake question papers of NEET and other exams to aspirants via social media. The accused allegedly cheated parents and students by collecting money through online transfers

Indian crew members aboard merchant vessel Virat 1 were safely evacuated after an engine failure off the Oman coast, with rescue operations coordinated by Omani authorities. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions following recent attacks on vessels carrying Indian seafarers

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar assured that the Gruha Lakshmi and Gruha Jyoti welfare schemes will continue without interruption. He dismissed opposition rumours of discontinuation and said re-verification is being done to prevent misuse involving fake or ineligible beneficiaries

The Central Information Commission has set aside CBSE's denial of an RTI request, directing the board to provide point-wise details regarding procurement, expenditures, and tendering processes for Class 10 and Class 12 board examination answer sheets

Amid intense speculation of potential crossovers to Eknath Shinde's ruling faction, Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray held a crucial review meeting on Sunday, with all nine of the party's Lok Sabha MPs attending either physically or virtually

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh said development works in Amaravati are progressing rapidly without delays, calling the capital “unstoppable.” He also rejected opposition claims of inflated costs, highlighting ongoing construction of government buildings, housing projects, and drainage infrastructure across the capital region

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Yogi Adityanath government's decision to form an SIT to investigate alleged donation irregularities at the Ram temple, stating that allowing government officials to investigate saints and seers is unfortunate for Sanatan Dharma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met global investors and venture capital leaders in Nice ahead of the Bharat Innovates Summit, co-hosted with French President Emmanuel Macron. The visit aims to strengthen India–France cooperation in innovation, startups, and emerging technologies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has evolved from a consumer to a contributor of global solutions while addressing the Bharat Innovates 2026 event in France alongside President Emmanuel Macron. He highlighted India’s fast-paced innovation ecosystem and growing India–France cooperation

West Bengal police arrested five individuals and detained two minors after a viral social media video exposed the fatal lynching of an unidentified Kerala man, who was beaten by a mob over theft suspicions due to a language barrier

A man from Kerala was allegedly tied up and beaten to death by locals in Kultali, South 24 Parganas, on suspicion of theft. Police arrested five people and detained two minors after a social media video exposed the incident

Mouni Roy delighted fans by sharing a playful “bridesmaids” post featuring Disha Patani, Sonam Bajwa and Krishna Shroff during Disha's birthday celebration. The actress also posted glimpses from the party, weeks after announcing her separation from husband Suraj Nambiar

Thousands of mechanised fishing boats will return to the sea after the 61-day annual fishing ban in Tamil Nadu ended on June 14. The seasonal restriction aimed to conserve marine resources, with over one lakh fishermen expected to resume operations across the coast

A Bank of Baroda Research report warns of an 80 per cent probability of El Niño during June-August, raising concerns over food inflation. Despite healthy reservoir levels and adequate vegetable supplies, higher fuel costs and weather uncertainties could push inflation higher in FY27