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The NFHS-6 survey shows a decline in the use of modern contraceptive methods among married women in India and a rise in traditional family planning methods. Experts have expressed concern, warning that greater reliance on traditional methods could increase unintended pregnancies

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee was heckled and attacked by protesters in Sonarpur, South 24 Paraganas, on Saturday. The incident occurred shortly after he received a CID notice for interrogation, with locals shouting slogans, throwing eggs, and hurling stones at him.

The NTA announced a one-time re-exam for 3,765 CUET-UG 2026 candidates who left centres after a technical glitch delayed Shift 1. The agency apologised for the disruption and asked TCS iON to conduct a root-cause analysis of the failure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 134th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday at 11 am, broadcast on AIR, DD News and digital platforms. The programme is expected to highlight national initiatives, achievements in education, technology, and cultural heritage

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against actor Jacqueline Fernandez, alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and 15 others in a Rs 200-crore money laundering case, holding that sufficient material exists on record to raise strong suspicion against the accused

After a grueling 4-6 semi-final loss to Meenakshi Goyat in the 53kg selection trials, a defiant Vinesh Phogat missed out on the 2026 Asian Games, launching a fierce attack on the WFI for allegedly celebrating her defeat

D K Shivakumar was elected leader of the Karnataka Congress Legislature Party, paving the way for him to become Chief Minister. The decision follows Siddaramaiah’s resignation. Shivakumar will be sworn in on June 3 at the Glass House in Bengaluru

The Congress attacked the Centre after technical glitches delayed CUET-UG exams, alleging mismanagement and corruption in the education system. The party linked the incident to earlier exam controversies, while the NTA said the issue was resolved and compensatory time was givenCUET-UG, Congress, Jairam Ramesh, Rahul Gandhi, Education system, NTA, Technical glitch, NEET, CBSE, Dharmendra Pradhan, Modi government, Exam delay, Student protests

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil has launched an indefinite hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati after talks with a state delegation deadlocked. Jarange Patil is demanding immediate, legally binding executive orders to grant Kunbi caste certificates to 58 lakh individuals

In a first, IAF uses night-vision goggles for nocturnal water drops; 93,000 litres poured to save strategic assets

The new military framework aims to strengthen India’s multi-layered defensive capabilities in modern combat zones; follows strategic doctrines issued last year

India’s National Tobacco Quitline Services has helped over 2.32 lakh people quit tobacco over the past decade, boasting a 34.46% success rate. Young adults aged 18–24 emerged as the largest group to successfully kick the addiction

Vishal Bhardwaj paid tribute to Urdu poet Bashir Badr, recalling their decades-long bond that began when he was 19. He shared memories of Badr’s influence on his creativity, their poetic exchanges, and how the poet continued to recognise him even during dementia

Kerala will implement its 52-day trawling ban from June 9 to July 31 to conserve fish stocks during the monsoon breeding season. Traditional fishing is allowed, while authorities have set up patrols, control rooms, and support measures for affected workers

The Congress alleged serious irregularities in CBSE's implementation of the On-Screen Marking system for Class 12 exams, raising questions over tender modifications and contractor selection. The party demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and a CBI investigation into the matter

A malicious attack on the CBSE revaluation portal's payment system affected around 50 students, causing abnormal fee displays ranging from Re 1 to nearly Rs 68,000. Experts from IITs and government agencies are working to strengthen the system

Vinesh Phogat advanced to the 53kg semifinals at the Asian Games selection trials after a turbulent 48-hour legal battle. Following Supreme Court intervention, WFI allowed her into her preferred weight category, where she secured back-to-back victories in New Delhi

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced implementation of the National Health Mission with ₹2,103 crore central funding and expansion of Ayushman Bharat coverage to 1.36 crore families. The state also plans new medical colleges, stricter hospital monitoring and affordable medicines

The new Karnataka Chief Minister will be sworn in on June 3 at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru. Congress leaders said the event will be conducted in a simple manner, with plans for a large gathering scaled down due to fuel and traffic concerns

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the first phase of Annapurna Yojana payments will begin on June 3, with eligible women receiving Rs 3,000 directly into bank accounts. Officials will assist applicants door-to-door to ensure benefits reach genuine beneficiaries

Food safety regulator demands an action taken report from IRCTC; warns of serious public health and contamination risks

Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara believes 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready for the national team.

Tiffany Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, visited the Taj Mahal with husband Michael Boulos and spent nearly an hour exploring the monument. She showed interest in its history and architecture, while authorities maintained extensive security arrangements throughout the visit

The Supreme Court said it will wait for a nine-judge Constitution Bench ruling on gender discrimination in religious practices before deciding a Parsi woman's plea challenging a rule that bars women marrying outside the community from accessing religious institutions