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Earlier in the day, the Indian Prime Minister met the Croatian President Zoran Milanovic and held extensive discussions over the friendly ties between India and Croatia, including ways to boost commerce and culture.

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Chandrasekaran also said that none of the 33 Boeing 787 Dreamliners that are part of Air India's fleet are serviced by Turkish Technic, amid questions being raised about any Turkish link to the aircraft that crashed.

The government of India said that it is grateful to the governments of Iran and Armenia for the smooth facilitation of the evacuation process.

The Union Ayush Ministry has launched Ayush Suraksha to curb misleading ads and monitor adverse reactions to Indian medicines. Hyderabad and Warangal have been chosen as Pharmacovigilance centres. Citizens can report suspicious products via ayushsuraksha.com

With rising unnatural deaths and increasingly complex crimes, a systemic overhaul, including modernised morgues, standardised autopsy practices, and policy support, is needed in India’s forensic medicine system

According to reports, the Reserve Bank of India has raised concerns following alleged sales by Standard Chartered to small and medium-sized enterprises of target redemption forwards, ‘a product that can cause significant losses’

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will reopen in 2025 after a five-year break due to COVID-19 and border tensions. Southern Travels has launched three packages for Indian pilgrims, offering both overland and helicopter-assisted routes via Kathmandu and Lucknow

India’s proposal to fix the lower limit of air-conditioner temperature at 20 degrees C deserves favourable consideration, given the potential savings and the positive impact on the environment

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia met SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell, who welcomed India’s approval of Starlink’s satcom licence. Starlink joins OneWeb and Jio-SES in offering satellite internet, aiming to boost connectivity in remote areas under Digital India initiatives

Jio Financial Services acquired SBI’s 17.8 per cent stake in Jio Payments Bank for Rs 104.54 crore, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. The deal received RBI approval on June 4, consolidating JFSL’s ownership from 82.17 per cent to 100 per cent

Kathmandu Valley and Terai named chronic hotspots as toxic air triggers 26,000 premature deaths and drains over 6 % of Nepal’s GDP each year

Hyderabad-based Raghu Vamsi Aerospace unveiled India’s first jet-powered kamikaze UAV—Astra 100—at the Paris Air Show. Featuring 100% indigenous systems, it also introduced a 40 KGF micro turbojet engine, highlighting India’s growing capability in autonomous defense technologies and propulsion systems

MNS chief warns that introducing Hindi from Class 1 will erode Marathi culture and urges schools, parents, and citizens to defy the Mahayuti government’s directive

Insurance companies face difficulties settling claims from the Ahmedabad Air India crash due to cases where both policyholders and nominees died. Firms are coordinating with authorities and making exceptions to expedite claims, with help desks set up at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital

Ali Fazal discusses his guitar training and working with director Anurag Basu for the upcoming film 'Metro... In Dino', set to release on July 4, 2025.Directed by Anurag Basu, the film promises a unique storytelling experience with four intertwined stories. Metro... In Dino is set to release on July 4, 2025

Everest and Kilimanjaro summiteer stranded in blizzard with scarce supplies.

Reliance Aerostructure and Dassault Aviation announced a partnership to manufacture Falcon 2000 jets in India. A final assembly line in Nagpur will be set up, marking the first Falcon production outside France and boosting India's aerospace manufacturing role

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is in London to finalise the India-UK Free Trade Agreement. He’ll meet key UK officials and business leaders to boost trade, investment, and collaboration in sectors like manufacturing, fintech, and creative industries

The minister said that the pass would be valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips — whichever comes first — this pass is designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans

Although the structure itself is not deemed structurally unsound, authorities aim to correct its severe turning radius to prevent the risk of vehicles skidding or falling

Reddy's visit to Rentapalla in Sattenapalli mandal closely follows his recent trip to Podili in Prakasam district to meet tobacco farmers, which was disrupted by skirmishes, including stone pelting and minor injuries to a few people

Authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of the victims as many bodies were charred beyond recognition or damaged

A touching video from Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar captures 93-year-old man, walking into a jewellery shop with his wife to buy her a mangalsutra. His heartfelt gesture deeply moved the shop owner, who gifted the necklace for a token sum of ₹20. The video has amassed over 2 crore views