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Air India has suspended several international flights for three months from June due to rising jet fuel prices linked to the Middle East crisis. The airline has also intensified cost-control measures and employee compliance actions amid mounting financial and operational pressure

Wayanad was once Rahul Gandhi’s political sanctuary and is now represented in Parliament by Priyanka Gandhi.

A native of Punjab's Amritsar, Shera had allegedly masterminded a conspiracy to smuggle narcotics from Pakistan into the border state, the probe agency said.

A Pakistan-made fan found at a madrasa in Uttar Pradesh sparked controversy after its photo went viral online. Police investigation revealed the fan was legally shipped from Saudi Arabia by a worker there, and no illegal activity or wrongdoing was discovered

The incident happened between Kotzim and Kotlen villages

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pointed out that Russia has never failed to fulfil its obligations to India or anyone else when it comes to energy supplies

The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Puducherry Lok Bhavan

Inox India Ltd reported a 15 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 75.23 crore in the March quarter of FY26, driven by higher income. The company’s quarterly revenue also rose significantly compared to the corresponding period last year

Crude oil futures rose by Rs 29 on the Multi Commodity Exchange as traders increased positions amid firm spot demand. Global crude benchmarks, including Brent and West Texas Intermediate, also traded higher during Wednesday’s session, supporting the positive trend in domestic futures markets

Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised the TVK government during the Assembly floor test, claiming it lacked majority voter support and questioning its political alliances, while also urging the new dispensation to continue key welfare schemes introduced by the previous DMK government

Think tank GTRI has said the sharp rise in gold and silver import duties could increase imports routed through Dubai under the India-UAE CEPA agreement, while also creating larger tariff advantages and arbitrage opportunities for precious metal traders and importers

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council has urged the government to consult industry stakeholders following the hike in gold import duty, warning that higher duties could increase smuggling, raise exporter costs and worsen liquidity pressures, especially for MSMEs in the jewellery sector

A CMR report found that while awareness and interest in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems remain high among Indian consumers, concerns over reliability in Indian driving conditions and limited understanding of the technology are slowing wider adoption despite growing focus on vehicle safety

The CBI is investigating a NEET question paper leak that may have spread to Kerala, with students allegedly accessing a “model paper” derived from the original exam. The probe spans multiple states, exposing a suspected interstate racket linked to exam fraud networks

The CBI, in coordination with MEA, MHA, and Delhi Police, extradited fugitive Prabhdeep Singh from Azerbaijan to India. Wanted in an NDPS drug trafficking case, he was tracked via INTERPOL Red Notice and brought back after international legal and diplomatic processes

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s TVK-led government won its first confidence motion in the Assembly with 144 votes in favour. The vote saw opposition walkouts, AIADMK divisions, and political tensions amid allegations of defections and claims of instability

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal, Union ministers, chief ministers, and state leaders across India have adopted fuel-saving measures, including reduced convoy sizes, metro and train travel, EV use, and travel restrictions, amid global energy concerns triggered by the West Asia conflict

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chile’s Foreign Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna held talks in New Delhi to boost bilateral cooperation, trade, and investment. Discussions focused on CEPA negotiations, export diversification, and strengthening economic and multilateral partnerships between India and Chile

N Rangasamy assumed office as Puducherry Chief Minister for a record fifth term after leading the AINRC-NDA alliance to victory. He pledged development-focused governance and welfare schemes, marking the continuation of his long political career spanning over two decades in the Union Territory

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra travelled by metro to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s fuel-saving appeal amid global economic uncertainty. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also directed ministers and officials to minimise vehicle use, promote carpooling, and prioritise public transport as part of an energy conservation initiative

India increased gold and silver import duties to 15 per cent to curb rising imports and protect foreign exchange reserves amid the West Asia crisis. The move follows PM Narendra Modi’s austerity appeal as soaring oil costs, a weak rupee, and inflation intensify economic pressure on the country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reduced his convoy size during recent visits to promote austerity and fuel conservation amid the West Asia crisis. The move follows his public appeal encouraging reduced petrol and diesel usage, greater adoption of electric vehicles, metro travel, carpooling, and work-from-home practices

Air India will suspend and reduce several international flights from June for three months due to soaring jet fuel prices linked to the Middle East crisis. The Tata Group airline is also tightening cost controls, cutting expenses, and enforcing stricter compliance amid mounting financial losses