India

Shubman Gill’s majestic century and Sai Sudharsan’s fluent fifty powered Gujarat Titans to a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2, securing their third IPL final in five seasons. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 96 was the lone highlight for Royals

Siddaramaiah’s resignation as Karnataka Chief Minister in favour of DK Shivakumar marks the culmination of a long-running Congress power struggle

India’s Suruchi Inder Singh defended her women’s 10m air pistol gold at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, while Esha Singh claimed silver. Their performances lifted India to the top of the medal tally with two golds and one silver

India’s Pooja set a new national and meet record in high jump with 1.93m at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong. Nitin Gupta, Amanat Kamboj, and Rahul Jakhar also won golds, boosting India’s medal tally significantly

CBI Director Praveen Sood informed a parliamentary panel about progress in the NEET-UG paper leak investigation and efforts to arrest remaining accused. Education Ministry and NTA officials also outlined measures to ensure transparency and prevent malpractice during the June 21 retest

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan condemned the attack on Enforcement Directorate officials during searches linked to the CMRL money laundering case involving Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter. He termed the violence a serious crime and defended police action taken to maintain law and order

The Supreme Court ruled that clearing the Teacher Eligibility Test remains mandatory for in-service teachers and extended the deadline to August 31, 2028. The court said educational standards and children’s future cannot be compromised, while directing authorities to conduct TET exams regularly

The Supreme Court introduced major electoral reforms for the Supreme Court Bar Association, extending the executive committee tenure to two years from 2027 and revising voter eligibility norms. The court also mandated cooling-off periods and appearance-based voting criteria for advocates

Sidhivinayak of Victory Playground clinched first place in the boys' 14-year floor exercise at the GHMC Summer Coaching Camp Gymnastics Competition in Ameerpet. The event saw young athletes across multiple age categories competing in floor exercise and bridge balance

A World Economic Forum delegation met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to discuss the roadmap for India’s first thematic Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Discussions focused on green energy, cybersecurity, digital transformation and infrastructure development linked to the state’s clean energy ambitions

Andhra Pradesh Police announced a major safety initiative featuring “Shakti Suraksha War Rooms,” combining CCTV, drones, cyber monitoring and rapid response systems. The programme focuses on women and child protection through awareness drives, stricter policing, faster trials, and community participation across districts

Andhra Pradesh is set to finalise a population management policy within months to address declining fertility rates below replacement level. The framework focuses on incentives, women’s workforce participation, healthcare, and ageing support while aiming to preserve long-term demographic balance and economic growth

Satwik-Chirag mount stellar comeback to enter final four while Dhruv-Tanisha benefit from walkover; Lakshya, Sindhu crash out in quarterfinals

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan directed authorities to intensify inspections and prevent untreated sewage, industrial effluents and aquaculture waste from polluting the Godavari River. The government also launched a clean-river action plan ahead of the upcoming Godavari Pushkarams festival

Top athletes battle clean swells on day one of premier championship

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