India

Relentless monsoon rains and flash floods have affected thousands across 12 districts of Arunachal Pradesh, with the death toll rising to three. Rescue and relief operations continue as authorities battle landslides, damaged infrastructure and widespread disruption to connectivity

Eight newly elected Rajya Sabha members, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Tarun Chugh, took oath on Monday. Kharge was re-appointed as the Leader of Opposition with effect from June 26 after his re-election to the Upper House

Haryana and Rajasthan signed an agreement for the implementation of the Yamuna Water Project in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The project aims to improve drinking water supply through underground pipelines and resolve a decades-old water-sharing issue between the two states

VHP President Alok Kumar defended Champat Rai over allegations linked to Ram Temple donations, saying the Trust acted promptly to ensure a transparent investigation. He also criticised political leaders demanding Rai's resignation, claiming they followed different standards in similar situations

The Faizabad Bar Association resolved not to represent the accused in the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case and announced a penalty for violators. It also sought a CBI probe and proposed legal action against temple management members not named in the FIR

Health Minister JP Nadda launched Ayushman Sarathi, a WhatsApp chatbot for PM-JAY beneficiaries, along with the Drug Registry and Unified Health Interface. The initiatives aim to enhance digital healthcare access, interoperability, transparency and efficient service delivery across India

Champat Rai's brother Sunil Bansal defended him against allegations linked to the Ram temple donation case, saying he dedicated his life to the RSS and the Ram temple movement. He termed the allegations politically motivated and highlighted Rai's years of public service

Hombale Films officially announced a new project starring Suriya and directed by T J Gnanavel. The upcoming film is expected to feature Kayadu Lohar as the female lead, with Sai Abhyankkar composing the music and S R Kathir handling cinematography

The BJP said those accused in the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft case are facing legal action and social boycott. It backed the Faizabad Bar Association's decision and reiterated that the guilty would receive exemplary punishment under the rule of law

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to simplify government services, strengthen the Public Grievance Redressal System and improve mobile connectivity. He also reviewed the Navachetana screening programme and urged faster establishment of the CII Global Leadership Centre

A YCP white paper says India's nuclear sector is shifting towards a market-oriented model following the SHANTI Act. The report projects a target of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047, highlighting major opportunities for private investment, infrastructure and clean energy growth

India's industrial production grew 5.1 per cent in May, supported by strong manufacturing and electricity and gas supply. The Ministry of Statistics also adopted the Output Producer Price Index as the deflator for the revised IIP series, replacing the Wholesale Price Index

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk began an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar, saying unfulfilled promises and stalled talks forced him to resume protests. He urged the Centre to revive dialogue on Ladakh's constitutional safeguards while appealing for peaceful, democratic engagement

BJP president Nitin Nabin said India's Gen Z is focused on innovation, entrepreneurship and nation-building rather than anti-establishment politics. Addressing students in Telangana, he urged youth to reject divisive ideologies and contribute constructively to the country's growth and development

Former Karnataka CM Sadananda Gowda has dismissed a viral audio clip discussing the removal of state BJP chief B.Y. Vijayendra as "fake," as internal party rifts leak into the public eye following recent cross-voting episodes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his three-day Seychelles visit after holding talks with President Patrick Herminie. The two nations unveiled 19 cooperation outcomes spanning defence, maritime security, digital payments and healthcare while reaffirming their commitment to a secure Indian Ocean region

Police investigating the Tumakuru taxi blast suspect the accused's obsessive behaviour over a failed relationship led to the alleged kidnapping and fatal explosion. Investigators are now tracing the source of the country-made bombs used, while continuing to verify witness accounts

The rupee closed 9 paise lower at 94.54 against the US dollar on Monday after renewed geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran dampened investor sentiment. Despite supportive crude oil prices and foreign inflows, the domestic currency ended the day weaker

The Congress criticised the Centre's expenditure-sharing formula under the VB G RAM G Act, alleging it weakens federalism and burdens states financially. The party said replacing MGNREGA with the new scheme centralises decision-making while undermining states' fiscal autonomy

CBSE has issued detailed implementation guidelines for the NEP 2020 three-language policy, explaining assessment patterns, exemptions and transition arrangements for students across different classes. The Board also clarified rules for CBSE examinations, Bhartiya Bhashas and special exemptions for eligible students

A labourer from Madhya Pradesh's Panna district discovered an 11.19-carat white diamond in a leased mine. The rare gem, estimated to fetch up to Rs 40 lakh at auction, is expected to help the family repay debts and improve their future

Police sources reveal that Siya Goyal allegedly conned her billionaire realtor fiancé Ketan Agarwal out of ₹1 crore under the guise of wedding shopping, using the funds to back her lover Chetan Chaudhary before plotting the lethal Lohagad Fort cliff fall

Investigators allege Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal's fiancée transferred nearly Rs 1 crore meant for wedding expenses to her alleged lover as part of a planned murder conspiracy. Police claim the duo staged the killing after an earlier failed attempt

Sebi has invited applications for the post of executive director, with the deadline set for July 25. The appointment will be on a deputation or contractual basis for three years, and candidates must meet prescribed qualifications and experience criteria