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AIMIM district president Yameen Khan Abbasi has been booked in Aligarh under BNS provisions over alleged objectionable remarks against Kanwariyas while seeking permission for Eid-ul-Azha prayers on a road near the city’s main Eidgah, police said on Saturday

Kerala Transport Minister C P John said free travel for women on KSRTC buses will start on June 15 and will be funded by the state government. He assured it will not impact KSRTC salaries or pensions, with Cabinet details pending

Kohli and Head were involved in an on-field exchange

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India is on track to become a major global arms exporter within 25–30 years. In Shirdi, he highlighted growing private sector participation in defence manufacturing and said India aims to become a hub for advanced weapon production

The Centre has released draft rules for the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), which will replace MGNREGA from July 1. The framework raises guaranteed rural work to 125 days and introduces new governance, grievance and funding mechanisms

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed appeals by several Eidgah committees urging people to refrain from cow slaughter during Eid-ul-Zuha celebrations. He said such voluntary initiatives would strengthen communal harmony, while authorities in Dhubri reviewed security and legal measures ahead of Bakrid

Doctors have warned that prolonged exposure to extreme heat can affect neurological and eye health, especially among vulnerable groups. Hospitals in Delhi-NCR are witnessing a rise in heat-related ailments, including migraines, dehydration-induced headaches, eye irritation and other neurological complications amid soaring temperatures

A controversial sculpture outside Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium was demolished following directions from the West Bengal government. The structure, criticised by football fans for years, was removed as part of plans to restore a stronger football identity to the iconic stadium complex

Delhi’s extreme heatwave has led to a sharp rise in distress cases among birds and stray animals, with veterinarians reporting dehydration, heat strokes, and infections. Rescuers say pigeons, eagles, and street animals are collapsing, urging citizens to provide water and shade

The Centre has proposed constitutional safeguards under Article 371 and a legislative body for Ladakh during talks with activists from the region. Representatives of LAB and KDA said discussions remain ongoing, with no final agreement reached yet on statehood and governance demands

The brutal killing of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore’s Sulur triggered outrage across Tamil Nadu, with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay ordering a detailed probe. Opposition leaders criticised the government over law and order, while the NCW sought an action taken report

Indian Greco-Roman wrestlers Sagar Singh (67kg) and Suraj (60kg) advanced to the gold medal matches on the opening day of the UWW U23 Asian Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the government does not intervene in exchange rates as they are market-driven, influenced by global factors. He added that India is focused on boosting exports, reducing imports, and strengthening investment through trade reforms and policy support

The Delhi High Court has allowed Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games selection trials, calling the Wrestling Federation of India’s policy exclusionary for not considering athletes returning from maternity break. The court also ordered video recording and independent monitoring of trials

RR will look to dominate against MI

Gold prices rose during the week amid geopolitical uncertainty and fluctuations in crude oil prices. Analysts said US-Iran negotiations, bond yields, rupee volatility and global market developments will continue to influence bullion prices, while India’s gold demand may decline following the recent import duty hike

Director Paul George’s pan-Indian Malayalam action thriller ‘Kattalan’, starring Antony Varghese Pepe, has received an ‘A’ certificate from the CBFC ahead of its May 28 release. The film features an ensemble cast and music by Ravi Basrur, generating strong buzz among movie fans

Punjab Congress and AAP leaders have criticised the BJP-led Centre after a third fuel price hike in nine days, pushing petrol and diesel rates up by nearly ₹5 per litre. They warned the increase would fuel inflation and burden ordinary citizens

The Armed Forces function with structured command, controlled access, and strict accountability. If these systems can protect critical national operations, can the same discipline be tested to secure India’s examination infrastructure?

AGC Asia Pacific India Private Limited inaugurated the AAPI Innovation Hub at IIT Hyderabad Technology Research Park to strengthen industry-academia collaboration. The initiative aims to support Digital Transformation talent through internships, collaborative research and innovation-focused projects involving AGC engineers, students and researchers

A Bhopal court has granted seven days’ police custody of Samarth Singh, husband of former actor Twisha Sharma, in a dowry death case. Arrested from Jabalpur, Singh was produced before a magistrate after evading arrest following allegations of harassment and abetment to suicide

India and Cyprus elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership during President Nikos Christodoulides’ state visit to New Delhi. Both sides agreed to expand cooperation in trade, education, counter-terrorism, and diplomacy, marking a new phase in ties between the two countries

An official release stated: "The General Body unanimously approved the adoption of the NSGA by the AIFF"