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The hijab-saffron shawl row in Karnataka may intensify after Sri Rama Sene announced plans to distribute saffron shawls in schools and colleges from June 1, opposing the Congress government’s decision permitting hijabs and select religious symbols while disallowing saffron shawls in educational institutions

BARC will implement new landing page protocols from May 30, 2026, removing their influence on TRP calculations. News channel TRP publication will resume from June 11, while the revised framework also expands sample homes and introduces cross-screen audience measurement.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the NEET-UG paper leak, accusing him of failing to take responsibility or act against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He vowed that the Congress would continue its agitation until Pradhan resigns and a robust system to prevent exam leaks is established.

India is yet to finalise broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026, raising concerns over a possible viewing blackout for millions of football fans. High rights costs, reduced bidders and advertising concerns have complicated negotiations with just weeks remaining.

According to Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), the highest temperature of this summer season so far was recorded at 47.6 degrees Celsius in Piduguralla of Palnadu district, while temperatures crossed 45 degrees Celsius in 11 districts

Muslim clerics in Uttar Pradesh said Eid-ul-Azha prayers will be held inside mosques and Eidgahs, with possible shifts for crowd management, after remarks by Yogi Adityanath on restricting namaz in public spaces sparked political and religious debate

According to a statement, the governor also issued strict instructions to teachers, saying no teacher should indulge in any act that harms the dignity and stature of the profession

According to HPCL, petrol supplies in Rajasthan increased 19 per cent between May 1 and May 20 compared to historical sales, while diesel supplies rose 24.5 per cent during the same period

The Bombay High Court quashed multiple FIRs against former Maharashtra DGP Sanjay Pandey and others, terming them “abuse of process” driven by personal grudges. The court held the allegations vague, unsupported and part of a malicious prosecution attempt

The Patna High Court flagged serious lapses after 189 children fell ill in Saharsa under the PM POSHAN scheme, noting alleged recovery of “small snakes” in meals and ordering a probe into sampling, testing and food safety procedures

The West Bengal government has made the singing of 'Vande Mataram' at assembly prayers compulsory in all madrasahs with immediate effect, the order said

The CBI has filed a charge sheet in Panchkula against 15 accused in the alleged misappropriation of Rs 504 crore belonging to the Haryana government. Those named include six officials from IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank, three public servants from key state departments, and partners of shell entities.

A group of 72 legal professionals has urged Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to retract Supreme Court observations on environmental activism, arguing they undermine ecological litigation. The letter defends PILs as constitutional tools for accountability in developmental decision-making

According to the complaint, the accused was acting as a middleman, assisting the owners in selling the momos shop

YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy accused Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu of using the unviable ₹2 lakh crore Amaravati project to mislead the public and facilitate scams

C. Joseph Vijay’s government inducted D Logesh Tamilselvan, son of former Assembly Speaker P Dhanapal, as Commercial Taxes Minister. The appointment highlights shifting political alignments in Tamil Nadu, with the AIADMK veteran expressing support for the new TVK-led government

Parle Products has increased production of Melody toffee after it went viral when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted it to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The company reported a surge in demand globally, calling it a major boost for the Swadeshi brand

Indian-American tech leader S. Soma Somasegar, former Microsoft Developer Division head and Madrona Venture Group managing director, passed away at 59. He was widely respected for shaping developer tools like .NET, mentoring startups, and influencing Silicon Valley’s ecosystem

Virendra Kumar will launch the JEEVAN mobile application for senior citizens and the SHATAYU dashboard for geriatric caregivers during a virtual programme focused on strengthening India's care economy

An Air India flight AI2651 suffered a tail strike while landing at Bengaluru airport, prompting grounding and cancellation of the return service. All 179 passengers and crew were safe, and the aircraft will undergo detailed inspection as per aviation safety protocols

The X account of the satirical “Cockroach Janata Party” was withheld in India, prompting the creation of a new handle. The digital protest movement, known for political memes on unemployment and governance, has sparked debate over satire, dissent and online censorship

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Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expanded the Tamil Nadu Cabinet, inducting 23 ministers and reshuffling key portfolios. The move aimed to strengthen governance, improve administrative efficiency and balance political representation, including Congress leaders returning to state ministry after decades

A total of 30 teams in the Men’s section and 25 teams in the Women’s section will vie for the ultimate crown