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The BCCI has a two-year ban in place for foreign players who pull out of the IPL after being bought in the auction with an exception made for injured cricketers

Employees of Delhi Gymkhana Club fear losing jobs after the Centre ordered the club to vacate its premises by June 5. Around 600 workers face uncertainty, while the club plans legal action against the government’s land resumption order

The court also ordered that the entire selection process be video-recorded and monitored by independent observers from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

Rahul Gandhi demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy. Gandhi said the Congress would continue protests until a foolproof examination system is established to prevent future leaks and protect students’ futures

“The ‘Sundays on Cycle’ event has been organised in Guwahati to celebrate the Commonwealth Games, as we all know that India is going to host them

Devendra Fadnavis dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s prediction that the NDA government would collapse within a year, calling it “daydreaming.” Speaking in Nagpur, Fadnavis also highlighted Maharashtra’s logistics push aimed at boosting global competitiveness and reducing business costs

Rohit pointed out the dramatic transformation in the sport over the years, particularly in the shorter formats, where batting approaches and scoring patterns have changed significantly since his debut

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed strong India-US strategic ties, highlighting cooperation on counter-terrorism, critical minerals, supply chains and emerging technologies. During talks with S. Jaishankar, Rubio described India as one of America’s most important global strategic partners

Four people died and over 20 others fell ill after suspected food poisoning at a shraddha feast in Odisha’s Sundargarh district. Victims developed vomiting, stomach pain and weakness. Authorities sent medical teams, while food samples were collected for laboratory testing to determine the exact cause

The recent tragic deaths of three young Indian women highlight the persistent crisis of dowry harassment. Experts blame deep-rooted societal stigma against divorce, immense familial pressure to adjust, low conviction rates, and a backlogged legal system for trapping victims in abusive marriages

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan visited Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple, offering prayers and performing the tulabharam ritual with 71 kg butter. Welcomed by Devaswom officials, this marked his first temple visit since assuming office, followed by attending a minister’s family wedding

Security forces continued a joint anti-terror operation in Rajouri’s Ghambir Mughlan forests for the second day, cordoning off the area after terrorists opened fire. Army, J&K Police, and CRPF intensified surveillance; no casualties reported as search operations remain underway

The NIA chargesheet on the Red Fort car blast reveals accused linked to Al-Qaida offshoot misused AI tools for “terror engineering,” fabricated rocket IEDs, tested drones, and procured components online. Radicalised medical professionals played key roles in the conspiracy

ndhra Pradesh is rapidly expanding electric bus infrastructure under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, with 1,050 buses sanctioned across 11 cities. Officials highlight green mobility, pollution control, and modern transport, aiming to position the state as a national leader

An 18-year-old NEET candidate, Bhagyashree, who scored 92% in her PUC exams, tragically died by suicide at her home in Kalaburagi. Her father stated there was no family distress, and police confirmed no suicide note was found

Trinamool Congress received notice to vacate its temporary headquarters in Kolkata’s Topsia area after the building owner cited security concerns following post-election vandalism. The rented EM Bypass office had served as the party’s operational hub for four years during renovation of its main headquarters.

Karnataka authorities uncovered a major prison fraud after a life convict allegedly secured release from Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in 2018 using forged Supreme Court documents. Police registered an FIR and launched investigations into possible collusion, negligence and the convict’s whereabouts.

Twelve MPs and four parliamentary committees were chosen for the 2026 Sansad Ratna Awards by the Prime Point Foundation for exceptional parliamentary contributions. Winners include Jagdambika Pal, Nishikant Dubey and committees led by Charanjit Singh Channi, Bhartruhari Mahtab and Anurag Thakur.

BJP candidate Debangshu Panda established a lead of over 14,000 votes in West Bengal’s Falta assembly repoll after five counting rounds. The repoll was ordered following alleged EVM tampering and polling irregularities, with tight security ensuring high voter turnout across the constituency

Six of India’s top-10 most valued companies added Rs 74,111 crore in market valuation last week, led by Reliance Industries. Gains in Reliance, TCS and ICICI Bank outweighed losses in Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank and SBI amid volatile stock market conditions and mixed global cues.

A new SHRM India report highlights a growing skills gap, with 45 per cent of organisations citing AI, digital and data skills as a major constraint. The study underscores challenges in ESG capability, gig adoption, and workforce readiness amid rapid technological change.

The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 began nationwide with over 8.19 lakh candidates competing for 933 posts. Strict security measures, including biometrics and CCTV surveillance, were implemented as aspirants across India expressed confidence and nervousness ahead of the highly competitive examination

A tiger entered a residential area near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh’s Umaria district, killing one woman and injuring four people. Angry villagers protested alleged forest department inaction, assaulting officials before police restored order amid continuing fears of further tiger attacks.

The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 is being conducted nationwide with over 8.19 lakh candidates appearing for 933 posts. Held in two shifts in offline OMR mode, the exam witnessed tight security arrangements and large-scale participation across multiple states.