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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off a new Bengaluru-Mumbai train service and announced a future Vande Bharat sleeper route. He highlighted major railway infrastructure expansion in Karnataka, including station redevelopment, suburban rail progress, electrification, and proposed bullet train corridors

Kerala Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan announced his Cabinet ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, naming senior Congress leaders including Ramesh Chennithala and K Muraleedharan. The UDF also finalised the Speaker and Deputy Speaker posts after alliance discussions on social and regional balance

An Indian worker was killed and three others injured in a drone attack in Russia’s Moscow region amid escalating Russia-Ukraine hostilities. The Indian Embassy confirmed the incident, extended condolences, and said officials are coordinating assistance with local authorities and company management

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will attend Kerala chief minister-designate V D Satheesan’s swearing-in ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. Chief ministers of Congress-ruled states are also expected to attend the event at Central Stadium

West Bengal minister Ashok Kirtania said the state government would hand over land to the BSF within 45 days for border fencing along Bangladesh. He said land acquisition was progressing well, though resistance continued in parts of Basirhat in North 24 Parganas district

The Anand Marriage Act will come into force in Sikkim from June 1, enabling Sikh couples to officially register marriages conducted through Anand Karaj ceremonies. The move follows Supreme Court intervention and new state rules framed to implement the century-old legislation

A protest against the demolition drive in Kolkata’s Tiljala area turned violent after demonstrators allegedly hurled stones at police personnel in Park Circus. Three policemen were injured and several vehicles damaged, while police intensified security and launched arrests following the clashes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten visited the Afsluitdijk Dam to strengthen India-Netherlands cooperation in water management and climate resilience. The two nations discussed technical collaboration on Gujarat’s Kalpasar project and sustainable infrastructure development

Kamal Haasan said he shares a friendly competitive relationship with Rajinikanth, rejecting claims of jealousy between them. He also met Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, submitting proposals to support the film industry, including OTT reforms, anti-piracy measures, and production incentives

The IUML, a key Congress ally in Kerala, announced five ministers for the new cabinet headed by V D Satheesan. Party leaders said the selections were made after internal consultations and aligned with the coalition’s agreed power-sharing arrangement

Congress leaders have been flagging concerns over the project, claiming it would have a bearing on the ecology and tribal rights in the region.

The case is being probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

A geopolitical analysis highlights India’s balancing act in West Asia, urging it to maintain ties with UAE, Israel, and Iran simultaneously. It notes PM Modi’s UAE visit as part of India’s broader strategy to deepen strategic, economic, and connectivity partnerships across the region

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sweden for a two-day visit after the Netherlands leg of his Europe tour. Talks with PM Ulf Kristersson will focus on trade, technology, defence, and green transition, aiming to strengthen India-Sweden cooperation

Police reached the spot after being informed and began an investigation.

Space intelligence firm ICEYE will set up its first Indian satellite manufacturing facility within a year, producing small SAR satellites for defence and monitoring. The hub aims to serve Asia-Pacific demand, scale production rapidly, and deepen collaboration with India’s space ecosystem

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his Netherlands visit strengthened bilateral ties, elevating cooperation to a strategic partnership across defence, technology, and water management. He highlighted new agreements, diaspora engagement, and collaboration with Dutch leadership on innovation, sustainability, and global economic challenges

Posters in Wayanad targeting Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi sparked political controversy, highlighting internal Congress tensions over Kerala leadership choice. The episode reignited debate on coalition pressures, identity politics, and the growing influence of regional allies like the IUML in Congress decisions

Finn Allen was dropped by Mohammed Siraj at long-on when he had scored 33.

India and the Netherlands upgraded ties to a strategic partnership, signing 17 agreements across defence, semiconductors, and critical minerals. PM Modi and Rob Jetten also backed free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, discussed Ukraine, and expanded cooperation on energy, AI, and trade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his Netherlands visit with 17 agreements in defence, critical minerals, and technology before departing for Sweden. Talks with Dutch leaders focused on strategic ties, climate cooperation, and global energy concerns amid West Asia disruptions

CBSE will implement the NEP 2020 three-language formula for Class 9 from July 2026, requiring students to study three languages, including two Indian languages. The policy revives debates over multilingual education, English classification, languages, and Tamil Nadu’s opposition to Hindi

A Lashkar-e-Taiba operative arrested in Jammu and Kashmir revealed during interrogation that he paused terror activities for a hair transplant in Srinagar. The NIA is probing his role in infiltration, sleeper cells, and an interstate terror network operating across North India

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi over repeated exam paper leak allegations, questioning the role of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He cited NEET irregularities, demanded accountability, and called for action amid ongoing CBI probes and cancellation of the re-exam schedule