India

Differences within the Congress-led UDF over the allocation of Fisheries and Higher Education departments have delayed the announcement of ministerial portfolios in the new V D Satheesan-led Kerala cabinet. Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan said the issues would be resolved soon

CBSE said its Class 12 re-evaluation portal was functioning properly despite complaints from students about login and application submission issues. Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj denied major glitches and advised students facing temporary problems to retry after some time

A brief encounter broke out between security forces and Maoists in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district during a combing operation in Porahat forest. No casualties were reported. Police said Maoists, including wanted leader Misir Besra carrying a Rs 1 crore bounty, remain active in the region

Crude oil prices climbed sharply on Tuesday amid persistent West Asia tensions disrupting global energy supplies. On MCX, June crude futures touched a record Rs 10,044 per barrel before easing slightly. Rising global benchmarks and fresh investor buying supported the continued upward momentum in oil markets

The Supreme Court of India asked MeitY to treat a PIL on stolen personal data as a representation, saying the issue was highly technical. The plea sought implementation of the DPDP Act, destruction of leaked data on foreign servers, and stronger safeguards against cybercrime

The Supreme Court allowed euthanasia of rabid, incurably ill, or dangerous stray dogs to protect public safety. It directed states to strengthen sterilisation and shelter systems, stressing that citizens have the right to move freely without fear of dog attacks or rabies threats

The Supreme Court of India refused to recall its earlier mandate regarding the relocation of stray dogs from sensitive public spaces like schools and hospitals

A non-venomous rat snake was spotted and successfully rescued near Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartments residence in Bandra, Mumbai. The wildlife rescue agency RAWW confirmed the reptile will be released back into the wild following a mandatory medical examination

Following a High Court ruling declaring the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex a temple, Hindu groups held a "Mahavijay Mahotsav" victory celebration in Madhya Pradesh. Devotees installed an eternal flame and demanded the return of the original Vagdevi idol from London

The Indian government clarified that it has no plans to introduce a gold monetization scheme for temple trusts or religious institutions. The Finance Ministry debunked rumors claiming temple gold structures would be classified as strategic reserves, urging the public to ignore unverified information

Disagreements within Kerala's ruling Congress-led UDF over allocating the Higher Education and Fisheries portfolios have delayed the announcement of ministerial duties in the V D Satheesan-led cabinet. Senior leader K Muraleedharan stated the issues would be resolved shortly

A new division bench of the Calcutta High Court will begin hearing the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case today. This follows the previous bench's recusal and recent state actions suspending police officials for mishandling the initial probe

Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, rallied in early trade following Donald Trump's announcement delaying military strikes on Iran. Frontline IT stocks, foreign fund inflows, and a surge in Adani group shares—following dropped US legal charges—further boosted investor sentiment.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Vietnamese counterpart General Phan Van Giang in Hanoi to enhance maritime security and defense industry ties. The leaders signed an MoU on AI and quantum technology, highlighting a strengthening bilateral strategic partnership

Indian state-run oil marketing companies raised petrol and diesel prices for the second time in less than a week due to surging global crude costs driven by the US-Iran conflict. The hikes push fuel prices to their highest levels since May 2022

The United States has approved two potential Foreign Military Sales to India totaling $428.2 million. The packages provide long-term sustainment and follow-on logistical support for India's M777A2 ultra-light howitzers and AH-64E Apache helicopters to strengthen Indo-Pacific strategic ties

Three empty coaches of the Ujjain Express derailed during shunting operations near Rishikesh's Yog Nagari Railway Station. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway, marking the latest in a series of recent Indian railway incidents

The Central Information Commission has ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India is not a public authority under the RTI Act, overturning its 2018 order. The decision shields BCCI from mandatory disclosures despite its public cricketing role

Ishan Kishan’s fluent 70 and Pat Cummins’ three-wicket burst propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, securing their IPL 2026 playoff berth. Gujarat Titans also advanced, while CSK’s knockout hopes remain slim

For the BJP, the shift from ‘war mode’ to ‘governance mode’ means shedding the jhumlas that helped it rise in West Bengal and Assam.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India is largely free from Naxalism, terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, and Northeast insurgency, while promising rapid development in Bastar and urging acceptance of surrendered Maoists into mainstream society

Arvind Kejriwal defended arrested AAP leader Deepak Singla, alleging political targeting by the BJP through the ED, while the BJP accused the party of repeated financial wrongdoing involving several leaders facing corruption and money laundering investigations

A devastating collision involving a tempo carrying engagement ceremony guests and a container trailer on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Palghar killed 13 people and injured 20, prompting compensation announcements and an investigation into possible overspeeding and overloading