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DMK chief M.K. Stalin criticised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over his recent Delhi visit, accusing him of applying double standards. Stalin recalled earlier allegations made by Vijay against the DMK and questioned whether similar motives now explained the Chief Minister's actions

The NDRF joined the search for two-year-old Sunkara Gnaneswari, missing since June 6 from a palm oil plantation in Kakinada district. Despite extensive operations involving over 400 personnel, drones and a GPS-tracked pet dog, authorities have found no clues

Actor-politician Gautami Tadimalla resigned from the AIADMK, stepping down as primary member and deputy propaganda secretary. Citing the current political situation in Tamil Nadu, she said she wished to focus on social service and thanked party leaders and cadres for their support

Amazon is in its most aggressive phase of expansion in India, country head Samir Kumar said, highlighting long-term investments, quick commerce growth and regulatory compliance. The company is focusing on customer experience, infrastructure expansion and strengthening its digital ecosystem

Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over US statements following the deaths of three Indian sailors in American strikes near Oman. Accusing the PM of remaining silent and compromising India's sovereignty, Gandhi demanded accountability and stronger defence of national interests

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused Rahul Gandhi of consistently portraying India negatively and ignoring its economic progress. Highlighting growth, poverty reduction, welfare schemes and digital infrastructure, she said India remains resilient despite global challenges and continues advancing towards Viksit Bharat 2047

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for remaining silent after three Indian seafarers were killed in US strikes near Oman. They accused the government of failing to protect India's sovereignty, while demanding accountability and justice

A local BJP functionary, Vinod, was allegedly beaten to death in Bairagiwala during a violent irrigation dispute. Three family members were injured. Police have filed murder and rioting cases against multiple accused, while tensions and retaliatory actions escalated in the area

Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over US actions linked to Indian sailors’ deaths in maritime strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. The dispute follows tensions between India, the US, and Iran over shipping security and sanctions enforcement

The Sabarimala women’s entry controversy resurfaced after alleged claims by former TDB chief A Padmakumar about the 2019 entry of women following a Supreme Court ruling. The CPI(M) avoided comment, saying Padmakumar must respond to the allegations

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued notices to eight food companies, including Emami Healthy & Tasty and Neuherbs, for misleading branding and health claims. The regulator flagged violations under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

Abhishek Banerjee appeared before Kolkata CID for a second round of questioning over alleged forgery of MLA signatures in West Bengal Assembly proceedings. The probe also involves Kunal Ghosh amid discrepancies in documents supporting a Leader of Opposition nomination

Members of the Indian men’s cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, and Shubman Gill, have extended motivational messages to the Indian women’s team led by Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan

The Maharashtra Cyber Police are investigating stand-up comedian Pranit More over alleged objectionable remarks in a viral show clip. Amid backlash and an NCW summons, More issued an apology, admitting lapses in judgment, while related disciplinary actions were also taken against participants

Researchers at IIT Madras have developed a pilot plant at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited in Tiruchirappalli to process 100 tonnes of e-waste annually, enabling zero-discharge recovery of valuable metals from electronic waste in a scalable, eco-friendly system

Protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party gathered at Dharna Chowk demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET paper leak issues and CBSE marking irregularities. Activist Sonam Wangchuk is expected to address the gathering

A new research report warns of a high probability of an El Niño event through November, raising concerns over food inflation in India. Despite healthy reservoir levels and vegetable supplies, higher fuel costs and weather uncertainties could push inflation to 5.2–5.5% in FY27 

Delhi Police have arrested three accused and apprehended a minor girl for allegedly orchestrating a deadly fire in Tughlakabad that killed three people and injured eight. Investigators say the blaze was a planned act of arson linked to personal enmity and a monetary dispute

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, while travelling through Mainpuri, alleged that if the BJP wins both the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and the next Lok Sabha polls, they could be the "last elections in the country," warning of threats to democratic institutions.

A 22-year-old Air Force Agniveer, Khemaram Kumawat from Rajasthan’s Panchota village, was among five personnel killed when an Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft crashed during landing at Rowriah Air Force Station in Assam’s Jorhat district.

BJP Yuva Morcha President and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has said the US government’s suspension of foreign nationals’ access to advanced AI models highlights the urgent need for India to build sovereign AI capabilities.

Mamata Banerjee has swiftly removed Saayoni Ghosh and Mala Roy from leadership roles in the TMC’s youth and women’s wings, replacing them with loyalists Arnab Banerjee and Alifa Ahmed.

With El Niño intensifying, Telangana faces drought and rainfall deficits, making the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project vital to the State’s water security

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi strongly condemned the killing of three Indian mariners in a US military strike on a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Oman, calling President Donald Trump a threat to world peace.