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India's private FM radio industry has urged the government to ease regulations, including permitting news broadcasts, reducing GST and unlocking smartphone FM chips, warning that without urgent reforms the sector faces further decline amid growing competition from digital audio platforms

Pune police on Sunday recreated the Lohagad Fort crime scene where Ketan Agarwal was allegedly pushed to his death. His fiancée, Siya Goyal, confessed to plotting the murder with associate Chetan, who executed the fatal 300-foot push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Seychelles' honorary 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' title from President Patrick Herminie, his 34th international honour. Modi dedicated the award to nations combating climate change and reaffirmed India's commitment to environmental protection and maritime security cooperation

Indian benchmark indices ended the holiday-shortened week on a positive note, with the Nifty closing above 24,000 and the Sensex posting gains. Analysts expect the recovery to continue if key resistance levels are crossed, supported by easing crude oil prices

India and the United States are accelerating cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and critical minerals. Senior officials from both countries said the partnership is progressing from policy discussions to concrete projects aimed at strengthening resilient supply chains and technology ecosystems.

For many tribal children in Telangana, learning Hindi means navigating four languages at once—making a compelling case for mother tongue-based learning

The Congress accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hypocrisy for visiting the Giant Tortoise Enclosure in Seychelles while pushing the Great Nicobar Island Project, calling it an ecological disaster driven by corporate interests. Modi, meanwhile, highlighted India-Seychelles friendship through the Aldabra Giant Tortoise and handed over a patrol vessel to strengthen maritime security.

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Saturday evening, triggering strong tremors across Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and other parts of North India. The quake originated at a depth of 215 km, with no immediate reports of major damage or casualties

The Ministry of External Affairs has put nearly 300 gifts received by Indian government functionaries from foreign dignitaries up for e-auction. The collection includes luxury watches, jewellery, antiques and souvenirs, with bidding open to resident Indians until June 30

A Chennai-based epidemiologist has developed HIVE, an AI-powered healthcare intelligence platform that combines clinical expertise with verified medical evidence. Designed to support doctors and public health workers, it aims to strengthen preventive healthcare and improve informed medical decision-making across India

The post-mortem report of Bharat Tiwari, killed in a Bhojpur police encounter, revealed five bullet injuries, intensifying the controversy. Meanwhile, a police constable was suspended over public remarks, as a judicial inquiry continues into the June 17 encounter

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the government of failing to safeguard the integrity of competitive exams after the Maharashtra TET 2026 was cancelled due to a paper leak.

A Patna court deferred hearing on Khan Sir's anticipatory bail plea to June 30 after seeking time to examine the updated police case diary. His interim protection from arrest continues, while the bail pleas of his two security guards will also be heard

The Supreme Court ruled that homebuyers can seek compensation for delayed possession even after taking possession of their flats. Setting aside an NCDRC order, the court restored a long-pending consumer complaint and directed its adjudication on merits by the district commission

The NIA has chargesheeted three more accused, including an absconder, in the 2025 Red Fort car bomb case that killed 11 people. Investigators alleged the accused were involved in planning, logistics, arms procurement and supporting the terror conspiracy

Legendary filmmaker-actor K. Bhagyaraj, celebrated as the "King of Screenplay", died at 73 after suffering a cardiac arrest. Renowned for portraying ordinary lives with humour and memorable storytelling, he leaves behind a remarkable five-decade legacy in Indian cinema

Police questioned the parents and brother of murder accused Siya Goyal in the Ketan Agarwal case as investigators intensified the probe. Authorities are examining deleted mobile data, while the victim's family secured a fast-track trial and appointment of a special public prosecutor

Police probing the death of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal allege that accused Siya Goyal confessed she found it “easier” to kill her fiancé than cancel their arranged marriage. Investigators claim Goyal and co-accused Chetan Chaudhary conspired in the murder.

India’s digital commerce has boomed as annual UPI transactions skyrocketed past 24,162 crore. Backed by the JAM Trinity, DigiLocker, and GeM, the nation’s digital public infrastructure has secured massive financial inclusion, transferring over ₹51 lakh crore directly to citizens

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi criticised the Modi government over its stance on the Gaza conflict, alleging its silence has weakened India's moral standing and foreign policy interests while distancing the country from traditional allies and global public opinion

A devastating measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed 709 lives since March, driven by localized vaccination gaps and weak hospital infection controls. Public health officials warn the crisis could worsen rapidly as the country enters its annual dengue season

Kerala reported 10 new cases of Shigella infection on Saturday, taking the state’s tally this year to 266. June alone has seen 190 infections and six deaths, with Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Wayanad among the worst affected districts.

Police have registered a gang rape case after a 40-year-old woman alleged she was sexually assaulted by three men in Virar West. Two accused have been identified, while investigators continue searching for the third suspect and probing the incident

The Indian Medical Association’s Kerala branch has demanded the state government raise the minimum monthly salary for junior doctors to ₹80,000. Warning of an impending doctor exodus, the IMA exposed severe wage disparities between MBBS-qualified professionals and other public sector jobs