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Omar Abdullah said the extended Vande Bharat Express service from Jammu to Srinagar will boost tourism, improve connectivity, and increase passenger capacity, while also highlighting efforts to strengthen the region’s startup ecosystem

The Supreme Court of India sought responses from Priya Kapur and others on a plea by Rani Kapur challenging a family trust, while urging mediation in the escalating property dispute

India is set to resume more flights from the Gulf as airspace reopens, with Air India and IndiGo planning services from Qatar. The government said operations are stabilising, while missions continue assisting Indian nationals amid evolving travel conditions

The Enforcement Directorate seized ₹28 lakh during raids in two West Bengal cases, including a crime syndicate probe and a PDS scam. Cash, gold, and documents were recovered amid ongoing investigations ahead of assembly polls

Narendra Modi hailed the India-New Zealand FTA as transformative for inclusive growth, benefiting farmers, MSMEs and youth. Christopher Luxon called it a historic milestone, boosting trade, investment and bilateral ties

Dalit organisations in Kerala announced a statewide hartal seeking justice in the death of Nithin Raj, alleging caste-based harassment and police delay. The student died after falling from a building, with abetment and SC/ST Act cases registered

India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement boosting exports, investment, and skilled mobility. India gains 100% duty-free access to NZ, while New Zealand secures selective market entry. The pact strengthens Indo-Pacific trade ties and targets $20 billion investment inflows

Congress leader Ajay Maken accused AAP of acting as BJP’s “B-team” after seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs joined BJP. He alleged political collusion, high net worth candidates, and INDIA bloc pressure over alliances

Mohammed Shariq has been sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment by an NIA court in the 2022 Mangaluru cooker blast case. He pleaded guilty, while co-accused Syed Yasin’s trial continues in the terror-related investigation

Sun Pharma Chairman Dilip Shanghvi described the Organon acquisition as both exciting and worrying due to its size and debt burden, while expressing confidence in repayment and highlighting expansion into China and biosimilars as key strategic gains

South Bengal’s 91 Assembly seats across 24 Parganas, Kolkata and Howrah are set to play a decisive role in the 2026 West Bengal elections, with both TMC and BJP focusing on this region to secure a path to power

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials said. The proposal comes amid ongoing tensions, stalled negotiations and global concerns over oil supply disruptions and rising prices

Nippon Life India Asset Management reported a 29 per cent rise in Q4 profit to Rs 384.48 crore, driven by higher income and market share gains. The company also announced a final dividend, taking total FY26 payout to Rs 21.50 per share

Ashok Kharat has been remanded to police custody in a seventh sexual exploitation case in Nashik. Accused of rape, fraud, and black magic claims, he faces multiple cases being probed by a Special Investigation Team

UltraTech Cement reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 3,000.02 crore in Q4 FY26, driven by strong sales volumes and demand. The company also announced a special dividend and highlighted growth despite global challenges and cost pressures

India and New Zealand signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), described as India’s first women-led negotiation deal. It grants 100% duty-free access for Indian exports, boosts investment, and expands opportunities for students, professionals, and key sectors

Mahindra Holidays reported a 43 per cent decline in Q4 FY26 profit to Rs 41.49 crore despite higher revenue, due to rising expenses and one-time impacts. Annual profit also fell, while international operations remained under pressure

The Supreme Court of India declined to hear a plea against Gurugram demolitions, directing petitioners to the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The court said it should not hinder action against unauthorised constructions amid ongoing enforcement drives

Indian equity markets closed higher with the Sensex rising over 600 points and the Nifty crossing 24,000, supported by the India-New Zealand FTA and easing global tensions. Broader markets outperformed, while pharma, IT and realty stocks led gains

The makers of ‘Bandar’, starring Bobby Deol and directed by Anurag Kashyap, have announced its release on June 5, 2026. The film features a strong ensemble cast and is backed by Zee Studios and producer Nikhil Dwivedi

The Calcutta High Court asked the Election Commission of India to decide on TMC’s complaint alleging a poll observer met a BJP candidate improperly, while the EC maintained the meeting was official and within norms

Amit Shah rejected Mamata Banerjee’s claim that BJP imported paid supporters for rallies, asserting strong local backing. Amid poll tensions, clashes were reported, even as he expressed confidence of a decisive BJP victory

Global venture capital funding more than doubled to USD 330.9 billion in Q1 2026, driven by AI megadeals. India is expected to benefit from rising AI investments, although adoption remains nascent, according to a KPMG report

India’s inland waterways cargo hit a record 145.84 MMT in FY25, while passenger traffic surged sharply. The government plans to expand operational waterways, boost coastal shipping, and double modal share by 2047, strengthening infrastructure, efficiency, and logistics capacity nationwide