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Air India repatriated 149 passengers from Dubai amid Middle East tensions on flight AI916D, marking the first special operation by an Indian airline. Earlier, 143 crew members returned safely on flight AI918D

Garuda Aerospace unveiled a drone capable of tranquilising elephants from the air, reducing risks to humans and wildlife. C P Radhakrishnan inaugurated the UAV, highlighting its role in indigenous technology for human-elephant conflict mitigation

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi criticised the Union Home Ministry’s advisory to states on monitoring pro-Iran radical preachers, calling it a reflection of the Modi government’s double standards. He questioned why similar advisories were never issued against anti-Muslim hate speeches.

Crude oil prices rose over 1 per cent amid West Asia tensions and threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude touched $79.2 per barrel, with analysts warning prolonged disruptions could sharply impact India’s imports

Thousands of women gathered at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple for the annual Attukal Pongala festival, preparing ritual offerings in a massive display of devotion. The women-only event, once listed in the Guinness World Records, transformed the city into a vast spiritual arena

  The Madras High Court’s Madurai Bench suggested allowing five court-named persons to offer 15-minute symbolic prayers near the Deepathoon atop Tirupparankundram hill, amid a contempt plea over Karthigai Deepam lighting and political controversy surrounding prohibitory orders 

Narendra Modi’s YouTube channel surpassed 30 million subscribers, making him the platform’s most-followed world leader. He far outpaces Jair Bolsonaro and Donald Trump, reinforcing his global digital dominance

Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar will soon enter active politics, with Janata Dal (United) set to announce his new role. State minister Sharwan Kumar said Nishant will receive a significant responsibility, amid speculation about a possible Rajya Sabha nomination

Gold prices extended gains for a fifth session as Middle East tensions and rising oil prices boosted safe-haven demand. On Multi Commodity Exchange, April gold futures surged, while investors tracked US data and Federal Reserve cues amid inflation concerns

A tragic shooting in Austin, Texas, claimed the life of a 21-year-old Indian-origin student, along with another victim, after a Senegalese immigrant opened fire outside a popular venue. The attacker, wearing symbols linked to Iran, injured 14 others before being killed by police.

A woman in Golligudem village of Bibinagar mandal allegedly smothered her two young children before ending her life. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation, with marital discord cited as a possible factor

Indian carriers including IndiGo and SpiceJet are operating special relief flights from the Middle East after airspace disruptions linked to regional tensions led to 357 cancellations, with the government coordinating restoration and passenger assistance efforts

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams announced closure of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple and other temples for over 10 hours on Tuesday due to the lunar eclipse, with darshan and sevas resuming after purification rituals are completed.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao alleged illegal quarrying by a company linked to Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy in Rajendranagar, sought closure and a probe, and questioned alleged violations of environmental, mining and land allotment norms.

Temples across the erstwhile Karimnagar district, including Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple and Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple, were closed on Monday due to the lunar eclipse and will reopen in the evening after rituals and cleaning

India and Canada signed landmark uranium and critical minerals agreements and pledged to finalise a CEPA this year, setting a target of USD 50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. The two sides also expanded cooperation in defence, nuclear energy, space and critical technologies

Afghanistan’s men’s cricket team will play a Test match followed by a three-match ODI series in India. The Test will be held in Chandigarh (June 6-10), while the ODIs will take place in Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Chennai

The AIFF has invited bids for commercial rights of men’s and women’s club competitions, including the Indian Super League, for a minimum of 15 years starting in 2026-27. The move aims to bring long-term stability to Indian football

The Pakistan Cricket Board is considering financial penalties on players after their early exit from the T20 World Cup. Officials said reports of salary cuts were incorrect, but disciplinary action is under review following losses in the Super Eight stage

Brazilian President Lula da Silva’s visit to New Delhi underscored a strong commitment by two of the largest democracies in the Global South to strengthen bilateral trade, critical minerals cooperation, and long-term strategic ties beyond symbolic diplomacy

D Gukesh suffered another setback at the Prague International Chess Festival after a late blunder handed Nodirbek Abdusattorov victory. Despite dominating much of the game, the Indian faltered in time trouble, slipping further down the standings

Kishor’s failure shows the limits of treating elections as a technical task rather than a political practice

Iran’s leaders are preparing to choose a new supreme leader after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A provisional council is guiding the country, while several clerics and political figures have emerged as top contenders for the powerful post