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The Supreme Court expressed concern over increasing misuse of criminal law in matrimonial and commercial disputes while quashing a rape case against a father and uncle. The court said false and vexatious allegations burden courts and can damage reputations, while genuine victims still deserve protection

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released a commemorative volume documenting personal accounts of 100 military personnel involved in Operation Sindoor. The publication captures frontline experiences across India’s armed forces and highlights leadership, courage, and coordination during the operation against Pakistan last year

IndiGo reported a Rs 2,536.9 crore loss in the March quarter due to rupee depreciation, operational disruptions and labour law-related expenses. Despite higher capacity and increased total income, multiple challenges impacted the airline’s profitability during the 2025-26 financial year

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government is planning a new “territorial security” framework integrating BSF, police, military and civilians. He also announced major smart-border upgrades, enhanced surveillance infrastructure, and possible expansion of the BSF’s operational responsibilities along India’s Pakistan and Bangladesh borders

Pant took over as LSG’s skipper after the franchise roped him in for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore in the mega auction held in 2024

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said rendering Vande Mataram in full is not mandatory as no law mandates it. His remarks came after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar expressed displeasure over the national song not being fully sung during the government’s policy address in the Assembly

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ignoring the CBSE on-screen marking controversy and demanded a judicial probe into the contract awarded to COEMPT. Jairam Ramesh also questioned the dilution of technical norms and the hurried implementation of the evaluation system

The Supreme Court directed a Delhi government-appointed selection committee to complete appointments of the DERC chairperson and two members within two months. The court also sought a compliance affidavit, while an NGO alleged the power regulator’s functioning and adjudicatory role had been severely affected by prolonged vacancies

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court order granting anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in a POCSO case. The complainant alleged sexual exploitation of minors, while the seer denied the charges, claiming he was falsely implicated in the matter

India Meteorological Department warns of deficient rainfall in core agricultural zones driven by El Niño, alongside heatwave warnings across eight states for June

Eight Asiatic lion cubs die of suspected Babesia parasitic infection in Gujarats Gir region

The incident occurred over the Betwa river at 3 am while laborers were asleep on a concrete slab; IMD had issued severe weather alerts a evening prior

A day after resigning as Karnataka chief minister, Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi to discuss government formation and his future role. The Congress leader reportedly sought Cabinet berths for loyalists, while the party prepared for a CLP meeting to elect the new chief minister

After Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam pass UCC bills, Union Law Minister asserts civil laws must apply equally to all citizens regardless of religion

Amid growing dissent within the TMC after losing power in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee shared a poem titled ‘Girgiti’, apparently targeting leaders changing loyalties for personal gain. Political observers viewed the poem as a veiled message to critics and defectors questioning the party’s functioning and leadership

Incredible to see her break the world record and win gold on the world stage. Esha, the sky is the limit, my friend," Sindhu posted on X

The Supreme Court dismissed former IPS officer Pradeep Sharma’s plea seeking discharge in the 2021 Antilia bomb scare and businessman Mansukh Hiren murder case. The court refused to interfere with the Bombay High Court order, while the NIA alleged Sharma conspired with former cop Sachin Waze in the crime

The win gives Carlsen valuable points in the tournament standings as he seeks to recover from a slow start on home soil

The Supreme Court on Friday stressed accountability in the NEET-UG paper leak case, calling the issue “very traumatic” for students and families. Hearing pleas seeking NTA reforms, the court said youngsters should not be disappointed. The Centre informed new safeguards have been introduced for the June 21 re-test

Pranati has also received significant personalised support under TOPS

Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accused the Congress of opposing ED actions only when its own leaders are targeted. Referring to searches linked to the CMRL case involving his daughter’s firm, Vijayan alleged the BJP uses central agencies against opposition parties while Congress fails to unite against such actions

"All players and support staff are directed to deposit such devices with the Security Liaison Officer (SLO), along with their mobile phones and smartwatches, upon entering the PMOA on match days," the directive added

The Reserve Bank of India has expanded its central bank digital currency pilots into subsidy programmes and financial markets, including tokenised certificates of deposit and cross-border projects. CBDC was also used in select welfare schemes under direct benefit transfer mechanisms.

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the Delhi government has followed Punjab in announcing free bus rides for NEET-UG 2026 re-test candidates. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said DTC buses will provide free travel on June 21. The NEET re-test follows cancellation over alleged paper leak