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India's debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar opened up about the emotional moment his sister revealed his Test call-up against Afghanistan. Suthar reflected on his cricket journey, domestic grind, and his path from Rajasthan to the national squad

India declared their first innings at a massive 564/8 on Day 2 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh. Centuries from Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, alongside Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 52, put the hosts firmly in command

The Congress criticised the Modi government over the latest LPG price hike, alleging burden on households and questioning fuel diversification claims. The Centre defended the increase, attributing it to rising global prices and asserting that India continues to offer relatively cheaper cooking gas

The Election Commission has instructed electoral officers to refer suspected foreign nationals to competent authorities during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The exercise, covering 36.73 crore voters across multiple states and UTs, has already led to significant voter list pruning

Senior RS Bharathi attacked Indian National Congress, rejecting future alliance and likening separation to adultery. He challenged rivals in local polls, criticised defection politics, dismissed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rise, and reaffirmed Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ideological distance from Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress parties ahead of elections challenge polls

Indian equity markets fell wiping Rs 1.25 lakh crore from top-10 firms Reliance Industries led losses amid FII selling weak sentiment and monsoon concerns Banks like HDFC Bank ICICI Bank and SBI gained despite broader market decline and volatility pressure

An FIR has been registered against educator Khan Sir in Patna’s Kadamkuan coaching firing case, involving attempt to murder charges. Relatives and neighbours made allegations, while two security guards were arrested and police continue investigating all angles of the case

At least 12 people were shot near a festival in Toledo, Ohio, with two in critical condition. Police suspect two gunmen may have opened fire on each other. Authorities are searching for suspects while urging residents to avoid the area.

Abhijeet Dipke of the Cockroach Janta Party demanded resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities. After a Jantar Mantar protest in New Delhi, he announced plans to expand the agitation nationwide

Elon Musk has highlighted India's declining fertility rate after data showed the country's total fertility rate fell to 1.9 births per woman, below replacement level. Experts cite urbanisation, education and changing family preferences as key factors behind the trend.

An Army officer, Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami, was killed during the ongoing anti-terror operation ‘Operation Sheruwali’ in Rajouri after slipping into a gorge in difficult terrain. Security forces continue search operations in the forested Manjakote area

Former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has received a fresh police notice for questioning in a vandalism case linked to the Lionel Messi event at Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Salt Lake Stadium, amid ongoing allegations and related arrests

A 23-year-old man in Punjab was arrested for allegedly strangling his live-in partner’s 16-year-old daughter, concealing the body in a suitcase, and burning it in a forested area of SBS Nagar. Police traced him through CCTV footage and recovered the charred remains

A rape case has been filed in Varanasi against a 60-year-old neighbour accused of assaulting a Class 10 student in 2019 and allegedly blackmailing her for years. Police have registered a case under BNS and POCSO and are searching for the accused

The Telugu Desam Party has nominated Chintakayala Vijay, Bhashyam Ramakrishna and Sana Satish as its Rajya Sabha candidates. Party chief N. Chandrababu Naidu issued B-Forms ahead of the June 18 elections under the NDA seat-sharing arrangement

Pune police raided an illegal “Project X” party in Tulapur, detaining 156 people, including minors. Authorities seized liquor, cannabis and banned hookah products worth ₹85 lakh after the event allegedly violated permission limits and continued beyond allowed hours

Delcy Rodríguez visited Prasanthi Nilayam in Andhra Pradesh to offer prayers to Sri Sathya Sai Baba. She was received by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust and spent time in Sai Kulwant Hall paying respects and meditating

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh urged Narendra Modi to suspend CBSE’s mid-session implementation of the three-language policy for Class IX students. He cited shortages of teachers and textbooks, policy inconsistencies, and potential disruption for millions of students

A leopard cub was found dead in Bagatwada village in Goa’s North Goa district, prompting a government inquiry. The forest department has sent the carcass for autopsy, while officials investigate possible causes following previous wildlife deaths in the region

A major accident was averted in Rudraprayag when an SUV carrying pilgrims to Kedarnath Dham plunged about 50 metres off a hill road. All five occupants were rescued alive, though two women suffered serious injuries and were hospitalised

The government said supplying a domestic LPG cylinder now costs over ₹1,600 due to the West Asia crisis, while households pay Rs 942. Despite a ₹29 price hike, oil companies still absorb around Rs 700 per cylinder, with disruptions affecting imports through the Strait of Hormuz

Domestic LPG prices have risen by Rs 29 per 14.2-kg cylinder, taking the Delhi rate to Rs 942. The hike aims to reduce losses faced by state-owned oil companies amid elevated global energy costs, following earlier increases in LPG, petrol, diesel and CNG prices

The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches across Chandigarh, Panchkula and Delhi-NCR in a ₹661 crore government funds fraud case. Investigators allege public servants, bank officials and a consultancy firm colluded to siphon funds from Haryana and Chandigarh government departments

The southwest monsoon is strengthening over Tamil Nadu, with heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast in the Western Ghats districts, including Nilgiris, Theni and Dindigul. Authorities have warned of thunderstorms, strong winds, flooding and landslide risks, while hot, humid conditions persist in coastal areas