India

Fresh CCTV footage showing Twisha Sharma calmly visiting a Bhopal beauty salon hours before her death has intensified the investigation into her alleged suicide. Her husband Samarth Singh has now been arrested, while questions over CCTV collection and alleged harassment continue to grow

The National Testing Agency has opened the refund facility for candidates who appeared in the cancelled NEET-UG 2026 exam. Students can submit bank details online before May 27. The move follows cancellation of the exam amid alleged paper leak and irregularities.

Petrol and diesel prices were increased across India for the third time in 10 days amid rising global crude oil prices and West Asia tensions. The latest revision has intensified concerns over inflation, transport costs and the burden on commuters and businesses nationwide.

The Election Commission has announced the Rajya Sabha election for a vacant Tamil Nadu seat on June 18 following C Ve Shanmugam’s resignation after his Assembly victory. The poll gains significance as it marks the first Upper House contest under the TVK-led government.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered a second autopsy of model-actor Twisha Sharma by an AIIMS Delhi team, while her absconding husband Samarth Singh surrendered after withdrawing his anticipatory bail plea.

The father of slain Pulwama attack mastermind Arjumand Gulzar (alias Burhan Hamza), who was killed by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, said his son “got what he deserved” for choosing terrorism but appealed that his other sons should not be punished for his deeds.

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has directed Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to set up separate internal committees in all 127 units with 10 or more employees within four weeks to ensure compliance with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act.

Tesla has expressed interest in setting up a sales and service centre in Hyderabad, according to the Telangana government. During a meeting with IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, Tesla India executives confirmed plans to expand operations in the city.

Diplomacy must match its ambitions with stronger institutions, energy resilience, and coalition-building to turn strategic autonomy into lasting global influence

The RBI announced a record Rs 2.87 lakh crore dividend to the government for FY26, boosting finances amid the West Asia conflict. The Central Board also raised the Contingent Risk Buffer, as rising energy prices and rupee depreciation strain imports

Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister M B Patil announced that flight services from Bengaluru to Bidar and Kalaburagi will resume on June 1 and June 10 respectively.

The satirical “Cockroach Janata Party” relaunched its X handle with the tagline “Cockroaches Never Die” and began a campaign demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper-leak controversy

Sreenidi Deccan FC ended their Indian Football League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Dempo SC at Fatorda. Marcus Joseph scored early, Hadi Idrissou equalised late, and the Deccan Warriors finished second with 26 points from 14 matches

Deadly heatwaves are exposing the growing cost of climate change, with workers paying the highest price as rising temperatures push India towards a dangerous future

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced that the two-day nationwide strike planned by the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation (AISBISF) for May 25–26 has been deferred after talks with management.

India successfully test-launched the Agni-1 short-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the launch validated all operational and technical parameters under the Strategic Forces Command.

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting trio of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen powered the team to 255/4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Hyderabad. Klaasen and Kishan struck fluent half-centuries, while Nitish Kumar Reddy added late fireworks in the IPL league match

Police in Ahmedabad arrested eight people for allegedly stealing 2.1 kilograms of gold jewellery worth Rs 2.58 crore from an Akasa Air cargo consignment. Investigators uncovered a pre-planned insider racket involving airline staff, cargo handlers and gold smugglers

A doctor at Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences was allegedly assaulted by a group demanding treatment without medico-legal registration, prompting protests and a strike by medical staff. Police arrested five accused as authorities ordered an inquiry and enhanced hospital security

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay expanded his Cabinet by inducting VCK leader Vanni Arasu and IUML legislator A M Shahjahan as ministers. The move strengthened the TVK-led coalition government and increased representation for Dalit and minority communities in the ministry

The Congress questioned the Centre after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the Venezuelan President’s proposed visit to India before any official confirmation from New Delhi. Jairam Ramesh said the US had repeatedly made announcements linked to India’s foreign policy ahead of India

The RBI Bulletin said India’s near-term economic outlook remains clouded by supply-side pressures and risks arising from the West Asia conflict. However, domestic demand, strong services exports and policy measures are expected to help the economy withstand global uncertainties and external challenges

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh inaugurated SAEL Industries Limited’s 600 MW solar power projects in Kadapa district. Developed with an investment of nearly Rs 3,000 crore, the projects are expected to boost renewable energy generation and support regional economic growth