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Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna was found guilty by a Bengaluru court in a rape and obscene video case filed by a domestic worker. The court will announce the sentence on Saturday. Revanna faces three other similar cases

Railway authorities in Assam rescued 26 minor girls and young women from a suspected human trafficking attempt at Tinsukia station. The operation coincides with Assam’s rollout of a comprehensive policy to combat trafficking and witch-hunting, focusing on prevention and rehabilitation

Wholesales decline 4 per cent year-on-year, driven by a slump in passenger vehicle dispatches; commercial vehicle sales show a 7per cent jump

President Droupadi Murmu emphasised innovation, startups, and a "green India," while also commemorating the institute's centenary and honoring top-performing students

Google proposes allowing all real-money games (RMGs) on Google Play in India and updating its Ads policy to include games of skill, following a CCI probe triggered by Winzo. The company aims to ensure fair access and eliminate anti-competitive practices

Additionally, 14,658 women help desks and a dedicated women's helpline (181) are operational, alongside the upgrade of 2 lakh Anganwadi centers, to improve safety and support

Amid stiff competition and user complaints, the company's stock price and market capitalisation have also plummeted. The firm reported a Q1 FY26 net loss, signaling a challenging financial period

A groundbreaking IIT Roorkee-led study finds the Ganga River is primarily sustained by groundwater, not glaciers, up to Patna. The research underscores the need to protect aquifers, revive tributaries, and reimagine river management for sustainable rejuvenation amid rising ecological concerns

Bengaluru police arrested Gurumurthy and Gopalakrishna after an encounter for kidnapping and murdering 14-year-old Nishchith, who was set ablaze. The accused were injured during the shootout and are under investigation for ransom motives.

US president Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports takes effect today, citing high trade barriers and India’s ties with Russia, with smartphone exports temporarily exempt pending review.

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India announced a 23-player squad for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers in Myanmar. Grouped with Indonesia, Turkmenistan, and Myanmar, the team aims for qualification to Thailand 2026

Parliament missed a historic chance to show unity after the Pahalgam terror attack – a moment that could have sent clear message that India has drawn a new red line in the fight against terrorism

Empowering TOMCOM is key to protecting migrant workers and maximising remittance gains

Neblio Technologies in Bengaluru lost Rs 378 crore in a major cryptocurrency theft. An employee was arrested for violating IT rules. The company has offered a Rs 96 crore reward for help in recovering the stolen amount. Probe is on

The BJP welcomed the acquittal of all accused in the Malegaon blast case, accusing the Congress of inventing the "Hindu terror" narrative for vote-bank politics. It demanded apologies from Sonia and Rahul Gandhi and compensation for the wrongly accused

BJP leader N R Ramesh has accused Congress MLA H C Balakrishna and others of illegally grabbing Rs. 800 crore worth of government land in Bengaluru. A Lokayukta complaint alleges use of forged documents, political influence, and record tampering.

Swiggy reported a net loss of Rs 1,197 crore for Q1 FY26, nearly doubling from a year earlier, largely due to a Rs 896-crore loss from Instamart. Despite this, revenue rose 52 per cent YoY to Rs 5,048 crore and GOV jumped 108 per cent

A tribal woman at the centre of an alleged human trafficking and forced conversion case in Chhattisgarh claims Bajrang Dal activists coerced her into giving a false statement. She maintains the arrested nuns and their associate are innocent and should be freed

Adani Enterprises reported a 49 per cent decline in Q1 profit to Rs 734 crore, impacted by weaker coal trading due to reduced demand. While revenue dropped 14 per cent, airport EBITDA surged 61 per cent, and new infra projects are progressing steadily across key verticals

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced the Karnataka Quantum Mission with a Rs 1,000 crore fund to build a USD 20-billion quantum economy. The mission targets 10,000 jobs, global partnerships, and cutting-edge R&D under Quantum Vision 2035

In Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, a man danced during his close friend’s funeral procession to honour a heartfelt last wish. The emotional gesture by Ambalal Prajapati has gone viral, reflecting a touching story of friendship and final promises

Air India’s Delhi-London flight AI2017, operated with a Boeing 787-9 aircraft, aborted takeoff at Delhi airport due to a suspected technical issue. The airline arranged an alternative aircraft while ensuring passenger care during the delay

India reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict and called for dialogue, ceasefire, and release of hostages. The government cited imbalance in the resolution text as the reason for abstaining from the June 12 UNGA vote