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The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) chief Arsenio Dominguez has condemned the US strike on the tanker Settebello in the Gulf of Oman that killed three Indian crew members. India lodged a strong protest with the US Embassy, while the IMO called for a transparent investigation.

India has named a 30-member shooting contingent for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The team features top shooters like Manu Bhaker, Rudrankksh Patil, and Vidarsa K. Vinod across rifle, pistol, and shotgun events

An EAC-PM working paper has proposed expanding the Lok Sabha from 543 to 824 seats by splitting 170 constituencies under a targeted delimitation model. The study says smaller constituencies could improve representation, boost voter turnout and increase Telangana's seats from 17 to 26

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, urging the early restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory and seeking central support for economic growth, infrastructure, tourism, and hydropower development.

India’s exam-centric model confuses memory with knowledge, speed with intelligence, and language proficiency with understanding

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who recently criticised Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis over the Tummidihatti project, has now sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention to facilitate talks on sharing Godavari waters.

India’s growth story resembles a relay race, with the baton passing through the hands of more than 13 Prime Ministers, each with their distinct strengths, political philosophies, and international stature

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and Election Commission of "seat chori" after Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination was rejected in Madhya Pradesh. The BJP dismissed the charge, blaming Congress for procedural lapses

The Supreme Court ruled that dismissal from service should be imposed only in cases of grave misconduct, stressing its severe impact on employees and their families. The court set aside a woman's dismissal as disproportionate and directed authorities to consider a lesser penalty

A fresh controversy linked to comedian Pranit More's stand-up show has emerged online, with audience member Dr Sejal Pawar issuing a public apology over her remarks. The incident has reignited debates about sexism, accountability and the boundaries of comedy content.

Twenty-two Indian crew members were safely evacuated after a tanker came under attack off the Oman coast. The incident marks the third attack on merchant vessels with Indian sailors in four days, prompting India to raise concerns over the safety of its seafaring community

The Supreme Court ruled that criminal proceedings against a deceased employee's widow cannot be used to deny their son's claim for compassionate appointment. The court held that Haryana's rules apply only to compassionate financial assistance and directed authorities to consider the son's application on merits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate meetings with chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Jammu and Kashmir following the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, discussing state-specific development priorities, governance issues and cooperative federalism

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has intervened in the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant explosion, demanding a comprehensive report from the Andhra Pradesh government after the death toll rose to nine following a volatile 1,600°C liquid steel ladle blast

A 43-year-old man has tested positive for the Nipah virus in Kozhikode, Kerala. The state health department has quarantined 15 high-risk contacts out of 77 identified individuals and established emergency surveillance protocols across the district

The Indian Army has received 106 indigenous turbojet-powered Peacekeeper (Agniveg) kamikaze drones from SMPP. Designed for autonomous precision strikes, the drones can hit high-value targets up to 180 km away, operate in contested environments and counter electronic warfare measures

The family of Visakhapatnam marine engineer Suresh, killed in a US military strike off the Oman coast, is reeling in shock. The Chief Engineer was assassinated just days before his 15th wedding anniversary while awaiting his repatriation replacement

Narendra Modi said farmers are the backbone of India's food security and prosperity, highlighting government initiatives such as PM-Kisan, Fasal Bima Yojana, Kisan Credit Card and PM-KUSUM aimed at boosting incomes, reducing costs and improving agricultural productivity

Rahul Gandhi asserted that Congress is the only party not breaking down ideologically and is best positioned to challenge the RSS-BJP. He also expressed concern over the economy and alleged violations of constitutional provisions in tribal areas

The rupee fell 50 paise to settle at 95.75 against the US dollar on Thursday, pressured by escalating West Asia tensions, a stronger dollar, foreign fund outflows and weak domestic equities. Concerns over regional conflict and oil market volatility weighed on investor sentiment

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, at the 11th Niti Aayog Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighted education and healthcare as the pillars of national development.

NEET aspirants preparing for the June 21 re-test say the exam's cancellation has caused anxiety, disrupted routines and weakened confidence in the examination system. Students, parents and experts highlighted the psychological toll, while calling for accountability and transparency to restore trust

BJP leader and former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed he possesses information regarding alleged irregularities in donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya but said he was unable to reveal details at present. He also defended the Union Education Minister over the NEET paper leak controversy

Unbeaten half-centuries from Imran Mir and Bahir Shah guided Afghanistan A to a stunning four-run victory over India A via the DLS method in Dambulla, overshadowing explosive fifties from Prabhsimran Singh, Tilak Varma, and Ruturaj Gaikwad