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Actor Jackie Shroff said his openness towards people of all ages helps him connect with Gen Z audiences. Promoting The Great Grand Superhero, he described playing a superhero grandfather as relatable and refreshingly unique

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan will visit New Delhi to meet senior Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, following his elevation to the top post. The visit is being viewed as both a thanksgiving gesture and a strategic political engagement.

The Supreme Court of India indicated interim bail for two accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case while examining whether prolonged incarceration can justify bail under the UAPA. Delhi Police sought referral of the legal question to a larger bench

Honda Cars India plans to introduce more than 10 new models, including electric vehicles and compact SUVs, by 2030. The company said India is among its top three global focus markets and outlined plans for multiple launches to drive future growth

The Delhi High Court granted jailed activist Umar Khalid three days interim bail from June 1-3 in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, allowing him to care for his ailing mother ahead of surgery under strict movement and communication restrictions

The Congress criticised the Centre over claims by NTA officials that the NEET-UG 2026 paper was not leaked. Jairam Ramesh alleged a cover-up, accused the government of colluding with the paper leak mafia, and demanded accountability from the Prime Minister and Education Minister

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya outlined the BJP-led government's five-year vision in the Assembly amid opposition protests and walkout. He highlighted peace accords, economic growth, UCC plans, border fencing, employment generation, flood management and development goals across multiple sectors

India and Cyprus elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides. Both nations launched a joint task force for infrastructure and shipping cooperation while discussing Ukraine, West Asia conflicts and global institutional reforms

The Supreme Court modified its March 11 order against three academics linked to an NCERT Class 8 textbook controversy on judicial corruption. The court withdrew adverse remarks, allowing governments and institutions to independently decide future associations with the experts involved

A two-day UNESCO round table at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, brought together representatives from South Asia to discuss regional priorities including climate change, digital transformation, AI ethics, and gender equality.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tributes to social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his birth anniversary, praising his role in social reform, modern education, rational thought and nation-building in India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a marathon meeting of the Council of Ministers, urging ministers to accelerate reforms, improve ease of living and governance, and work towards the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision ahead of the government completing 12 years at the Centre.

Punjab Police arrested Baljit Singh from Pathankot for allegedly spying for Pakistan-based handlers. He had installed an internet-enabled CCTV camera near NH-44 to monitor army and paramilitary movements and was transmitting live feeds across the border.

The Muslim side has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s May 15 verdict that recognised the Bhojshala complex in Dhar as a Hindu temple and granted exclusive worship rights to Hindus.

An Air India flight from Bengaluru to Delhi experienced an engine fire alert during landing at Delhi airport on Thursday. The crew declared a full emergency but landed safely, with all passengers and crew disembarking without harm.

Karnataka’s 12-year-old Aida Thimmaiah claimed her maiden overall title with a treble win at the IGU Maharashtra Ladies & Junior Girls Golf Championship in Mumbai. She shot a final-round 68 to beat Delhi’s Yogya Bhalla, while Haryana’s Nandini Rathee won Category ‘C’

Gujarat Titans defeated Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs in Ahmedabad, powered by Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan’s record century stand. CSK collapsed in the powerplay and were bowled out for 140, ending their play-off hopes for the third straight season

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is right: public transport is the rational choice. But governments cannot expect citizens to trust systems neglected for decades

Vihaan Jain shot a four-over 76 to extend his lead to four strokes at the IGU Southern India Junior Boys Golf Championship in Coimbatore. Tamil Nadu’s Nilofer Sivamoorthy trails in second, while Drona Singh Dhull clinched Category ‘C’ with a nine-shot win

Tata Electronics signing an MoU with Dutch semiconductor giant ASML for its plant in Dholera marks a major milestone in India’s semiconductor manufacturing ambitions

The 16th Kerala Assembly swearing-in showcased diversity and rare camaraderie, with MLAs taking oaths in multiple languages and rivals exchanging greetings. CM V D Satheesan repeated his full name despite criticism, while leaders from across parties affirmed unity beyond electoral battles

The satirical Cockroach Janata Party’s X account was withheld in India, prompting founder Abhijeet Dipke to launch a new handle, “Cockroach Is Back,” with the tagline “Cockroaches Don’t Die.” The movement continues to gain traction across social media platforms

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay expanded his Cabinet with 23 new ministers, including two Congress MLAs, marking the party’s return after nearly 60 years. The expansion brings the Cabinet strength to 33, with minority and women representation included