India

A major split has erupted in the Trinamool Congress (TMC) as dissident MPs announced their merger with the little-known Nationalist Citizens Party and sought separate recognition in the Lok Sabha.

Actor-filmmaker Raghava Lawrence has hinted at entering Tamil Nadu politics, saying he has made a “positive decision” after receiving overwhelming public support. His remarks come amid speculation that he may contest the forthcoming Tiruchy East Assembly by-election.

Four passengers died in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district after jumping off the Khajuraho-Udaipur Intercity Express following a rumour of fire. As panic spread, they disembarked onto the tracks and were fatally struck by the passing Patalkot Express on an adjacent line

India will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference in Goa, highlighting strategies to accelerate wind energy growth. With installed capacity reaching 56.09 GW and ambitious targets of 100 GW by 2030, the event will focus on grid readiness, manufacturing, and exports

Mohamed Jesil, originally from Kerala, rescued a three-year-old girl hanging from a window ledge in east London. Assisted by a police officer, he safely caught the child after she jumped, earning widespread praise for his quick-thinking action

Air New Zealand is assessing the feasibility of launching direct flights to India, CEO Nikhil Ravishankar said. The airline sees growing opportunities following the India–New Zealand free trade agreement and is working with Air India and Singapore Airlines to strengthen connectivity

The Supreme Court referred the defamation dispute between IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri and IPS officer D. Roopa Moudgil to mediation, appointing former judge Kurian Joseph as mediator. The court stayed all related proceedings, observing that the prolonged conflict was harming both officers’ careers

Police used tear gas and lathi-charge to disperse a crowd that blocked railway tracks at Patna’s Pataliputra station, alleging inadequate train arrangements for an Excise Department exam. Rail traffic was disrupted for hours before authorities restored normalcy and launched an investigation

A rebellion within the Trinamool Congress could significantly enhance the NDA’s strength in Parliament. While the alliance is moving closer to a two-thirds majority in the Rajya Sabha, it remains well short of the 363-seat mark required in the Lok Sabha

The Congress attacked the Modi government over US statements following the killing of three Indian sailors in strikes off Oman, with Rahul Gandhi calling the Prime Minister a “compromised PM”. The party demanded stronger diplomatic action and criticised India’s response

Asian Paints expects a dynamic and challenging business environment in FY27 due to competition, commodity volatility and geopolitical risks. However, the company remains confident of long-term growth, citing strong demand drivers, expansion in retail touchpoints and rising consumer aspirations

Indian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara clinched his maiden individual Archery World Cup gold in Antalya after defeating South Korea’s Lee Woo Seok 7-3 in the final. He also won the recurve mixed team title with Kumkum Mohod earlier in the day

Alleged disclosures by former Travancore Devaswom Board president A. Padmakumar about the 2019 Sabarimala women’s entry reignited controversy in Kerala. CPI(M) leaders rejected the claims, while the episode revived debates over the implementation of the Supreme Court verdict and related protests

J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat chaired a high-level security meeting to ensure a safe Amarnath Yatra starting July 3. Orders were issued for intensified search operations, RFID-based pilgrim tracking, QRT deployments, and heightened vigil against anti-national elements

An Indian-flagged dhow sank off the Oman coast due to a mechanical failure, but all 14 crew members were safely rescued. The Indian Embassy in Oman confirmed the crew are in good health and were transferred to a Mumbai-bound vessel

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan criticised three university Vice Chancellors for attending an RSS centenary event addressed by Mohan Bhagwat, calling it inappropriate for their office. He demanded an apology, while Opposition leaders also raised concerns over alleged ideological influence in higher education

Two personnel from Bihar, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar and Agniveervayu Danish Alam, were among five killed in an IAF An-32 aircraft crash in Assam. Families recall last video calls and photos, as grief and pride mark their villages’ mourning

Kerala has launched the ‘Priyadarshini’ scheme offering free travel for women and transgender persons on ordinary KSRTC buses from June 15. Part of the Congress-led government’s election promises, the initiative aims to reduce travel costs and boost mobility and participation

Gujarat Science City in Ahmedabad has recorded over 1.43 crore visitors between 2006 and May 2026. The state-of-the-art facility has evolved into a premier national hub for STEM education, featuring advanced robotics, aquatic galleries, and space simulations

Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to form an SIT to investigate alleged irregularities in Ram Temple trust donations, calling it unfortunate for Sanatan Dharma. The trust, however, has denied wrongdoing, stating internal audits have found no evidence of misuse

A 44-year-old BJP leader was beaten to death and three family members were critically injured during an irrigation dispute in Dehradun. Following the murder, authorities demolished the suspects' illegal structures as right-wing groups vandalized property, prompting heavy police deployment

Police in Muzaffarpur, Bihar arrested four people for allegedly running a racket selling fake question papers of NEET and other exams to aspirants via social media. The accused allegedly cheated parents and students by collecting money through online transfers

Indian crew members aboard merchant vessel Virat 1 were safely evacuated after an engine failure off the Oman coast, with rescue operations coordinated by Omani authorities. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions following recent attacks on vessels carrying Indian seafarers

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar assured that the Gruha Lakshmi and Gruha Jyoti welfare schemes will continue without interruption. He dismissed opposition rumours of discontinuation and said re-verification is being done to prevent misuse involving fake or ineligible beneficiaries