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The government has rejected media claims that the Finance Ministry’s secure printing press will handle NEET-UG re-exam question papers. Press Information Bureau clarified the reports are false and urged the public to rely only on official verified information

India cricket chief selector Ajit Agarkar has appointed Shreyas Iyer as the new T20I captain, citing his IPL leadership experience. Suryakumar Yadav, despite leading India to the World Cup title, has been omitted due to form concerns and long-term planning

Pune police have launched a preliminary inquiry after a woman claimed on social media that a bedsheet bought at a local religious fair carried a “Made in Pakistan” label. Authorities are verifying the allegation and examining possible violations in local vendor sales

Indian golfers Karandeep Kochhar and teenager Kartik Singh carded steady second rounds to stay four shots behind joint leaders Settee Prakongvech and Runchanapong Youprayong at the IGPL Bharath Classic amid windy conditions at Morocco's Mazagan Resort

Actress Taapsee Pannu reflected on her fitness journey, saying she initially worked out for weight loss but now focuses on overall health. She also advised that faster heart rate recovery after exercise is a better indicator of fitness than intensity alone

Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar described receiving India’s 319th Test cap from Kuldeep Yadav as the best feeling of his life. Suthar debuted in the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur

Four former AIADMK ministers, including Udumalai K. Radhakrishnan, joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in Chennai, marking a major setback for the opposition. The defections highlight ongoing internal turmoil in AIADMK following its poor electoral performance and rising influence of the ruling party

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said he will not accept minister Ramalinga Reddy’s resignation, stressing the matter will be resolved internally. The dispute arose over portfolio allocation, with Congress leadership stepping in to manage the situation

Six people were detained by the Delhi Police on Saturday as members of the Cockroach Janata Party protested at the Jantar Mantar in the National Capital, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests

Russian President Vladimir Putin said attempts to pressure India with sanctions would “boomerang” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He reaffirmed India’s sovereignty, highlighted defence ties, and expressed readiness to supply advanced systems like the Su-57 fighter jet

The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party, led by Abhijeet Dipke, staged a massive, peaceful protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The movement demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged exam irregularities, drawing heavy security and backing from activist Sonam Wangchuk

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke joined a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, attended by hundreds of students and young professionals. Participants demanded accountability in examinations and recruitment tests, while police maintained heightened security across the national capital

Strong lobbying by US business leaders reportedly prompted the administration to soften its stance on a green card policy that had raised concerns among employers. Officials later assured industry representatives that most work visas would remain unaffected while formal guidance is awaited

A migrant worker was rescued from a covered drain in Kozhikode after passersby noticed his hand through a small opening. The man claimed a magician trapped him inside. Authorities said there was no obvious entry point, making the incident mysterious

India's GDP growth is expected to slow to 6.6 per cent in FY27 from 7.7 per cent in fiscal 2026, according to Crisil Ratings. Higher crude oil prices, below-normal monsoon rainfall, rising inflation and weaker global demand are expected to impact growth

Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa made history as the first Indian to win the Norway Chess tournament, completing a sensational comeback in Stavanger. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised the 20-year-old, stating the entire nation is proud of his monumental feat

Director Buchi Babu Sana apologised after criticism over the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor's character in Peddi. A controversial romantic scene sparked backlash, prompting the filmmaker to promise changes and reaffirm his commitment to respectful representation of women

A new Anthropic report warns that cybercriminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence across multiple stages of cyberattacks. The study found a rise in AI-enabled post-compromise activities and cautioned that growing AI autonomy is challenging traditional cybersecurity frameworks and defence strategies

The Enforcement Directorate's renewed probe into the CMRL-Exalogic case has placed Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) under scrutiny, amid growing cadre discontent and political challenges following the party's recent electoral setback

Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned a maiden India T20I call-up for the tours of Ireland, England, and the Asian Games. Shreyas Iyer takes over the captaincy from Suryakumar Yadav, who has been dropped entirely from the squad

More than 1.16 lakh technology sector employees have lost their jobs globally in the first five months of 2026, according to Layoff.fyi. March saw the highest layoffs, while major companies cited cost reduction, restructuring and AI-driven transformation initiatives

Dhruv Jurel will captain the India A squad for two multi-day matches in Sri Lanka starting June 25. The squad features vice-captain Devdutt Padikkal and a maiden call-up for Jammu & Kashmir’s Ranji Trophy-winning star bowler, Auqib Nabi

The Congress accused Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of incompetence and demanded his resignation over alleged irregularities in CBSE’s on-screen marking and re-evaluation system. Citing media reports, the party claimed cybersecurity lapses and procurement issues caused distress to lakhs of students

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Economic Advisory Council members to discuss measures for sustaining India’s economic growth amid global challenges. The council reviewed reforms to improve ease of living and business, and assessed the potential impact of the West Asia conflict on India and the world