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The Supreme Court ordered status quo on the Karnataka High Court's direction to enhance ethanol allocation for ESY 2025-26. Hearing BPCL's plea, the court examined concerns that altering allocations could disrupt India's 20 per cent ethanol blending programme and trigger similar legal claims

General Dhiraj Seth assumed charge as India's 31st Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. A veteran Armoured Corps officer with nearly four decades of service, he will lead the Army's modernisation, self-reliance efforts and evolving border security challenges

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the SIT probe into the alleged Sabarimala gold loss case is independent and not politically motivated. He asserted that anyone found guilty will face consequences as the High Court-monitored investigation continues and fresh proceedings begin

With Punjab elections due in February, intelligence agencies warn that the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) group is planning a major disinformation campaign to incite communal tensions. Pressured by Pakistan’s ISI and facing global crackdowns, SFJ aims to exploit the already strained security environment in the border state.

Ayodhya Police have intensified the probe into alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations, launching a financial audit by seeking five years of banking records from seven banks linked to the accused and the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

The Congress announced that 23 Opposition parties and one Independent MP have jointly written to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, raising concerns over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and other election-related issues. The Opposition alleges the SIR exercise undermines democracy, while the government insists it targets illegal infiltrators.

A massive fire broke out in the naphtha pipeline at Haldia Petrochemicals Limited plant in East Midnapore’s Haldia early Tuesday, injuring at least 35 workers, some critically. Twelve fire tenders were deployed, but the blaze was yet to be fully controlled.

The Supreme Court will hear on June 30 a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into the alleged fake encounter killing of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar’s Bhojpur district. The petition, filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, demands an FIR, a judicial inquiry led by a former SC judge, and a CBI probe, citing concerns over rising extra-judicial killings and “half encounters.”

The Indian Army has firmly denied reports alleging that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) recently encroached into Arunachal Pradesh or set up camps there. The Army termed such claims, based on a local organisation’s memorandum citing PLA infrastructure near Taksing in Upper Subansiri district, as “incorrect and without any basis.”

While financialisation is strengthening capital markets, it is weakening low-cost deposit base that has long sustained bank lending and profitability

Centre's clarification that a passport is not conclusive proof of citizenship raises questions over how Indians can establish their citizenship amid fears of voter deletions during the ongoing SIR exercise

IndiGo's Airbus A320 has successfully completed India's first commercial jet landing using the indigenous GAGAN satellite navigation system. The DGCA-supervised demonstration is expected to accelerate the adoption of satellite-based precision approaches, improving safety, efficiency and accessibility across the country's expanding airport network

India delivered a dominant performance at the Under-15 Asian Wrestling Championships, winning four gold medals and securing eight medals overall. The Indian contingent achieved a clean podium sweep across all weight categories in men’s freestyle action on a successful day

Four children have died and 45 others have been hospitalised with cerebral malaria in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district. Authorities have intensified medical surveillance, treatment, fogging and awareness campaigns to contain the outbreak in the affected Potka block

Deep-tech startup SpaceFields Pvt Ltd will establish an advanced solid propellant manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district. The project is expected to create 300 skilled jobs and strengthen India's indigenous aerospace and defence manufacturing capabilities by 2028

The Andhra Pradesh government has established AP-FIRST, a Section 8 company, to promote research, innovation and technology commercialisation. Backed by ₹5 crore seed funding, it will support collaboration across academia, industry and government in strategic technology sectors

Notorious dacoit Jagan Gurjar was found dead under suspicious circumstances inside Ajmer's high-security jail on Monday. Police and forensic teams reached the prison to investigate the incident. Gurjar faced nearly 100 criminal cases and had been jailed in multiple high-profile cases

The Kerala High Court permitted the SIT probing the alleged Sabarimala gold loss to register a fresh case after finding evidence linked to the 2025 replating of the Dwarapalaka idols. The court directed investigators to thoroughly pursue all aspects of the case

The Congress accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of misleading Parliament over casualties during Operation Sindoor and demanded his resignation. The party also sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's apology, alleging the government delayed honouring six personnel who died during the operation

Mumbai's seven water reservoirs have dropped to less than seven per cent live storage due to delayed monsoon and inadequate rainfall. The BMC has intensified water conservation measures and enforced supply cuts as concerns over the city's drinking water availability grow

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj directed the Punjab government to amend objectionable provisions in the anti-sacrilege law within a month and suspend its implementation until changes are made. Sikh MLAs and ministers appeared before the Akal Takht following its summons

A first-year MBBS student died after falling from the 14th floor of the girls' hostel at a private medical college in Thrissur. Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the suspected suicide incident

The CJP protest at Jantar Mantar entered its 10th day, with founder Abhijeet Dipke criticising the Centre's alleged response to student suicide cases. Activist Wangchuk continued his hunger strike, calling for support for education reforms, accountability and environmental protection