India

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt the proposed disinvestment of up to 3 per cent stake in NLC India Ltd, describing the PSU as a strategic national asset vital to Tamil Nadu's economy, energy security and industrial development

Ujjain police have booked four persons after a viral video showed a Tata Magic vehicle being lifted by a crane and blown apart during a Muharram procession in Badnagar. Authorities said the act, carried out without permission, involved festival-style rockets that created an explosion-like effect.

Former IAS officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan, wife of VK Pandian, formally joined the Biju Janata Dal on Thursday. Welcoming her as a primary member, Naveen Patnaik dismissed leadership succession speculation and reaffirmed that he would lead the party in future elections

India has successfully exported its first commercial sea shipment of 5 metric tonnes of Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore, facilitated by APEDA. The consignment showcased the viability of sea freight for horticultural exports while nearly doubling returns for mango growers

An 18-year-old NEET-UG aspirant from Maharashtra's Hingoli allegedly died by suicide days after appearing for the NEET re-test. Police are investigating claims by his family that he found the examination difficult and examining whether there was any connection to the incident

Expelled BJP MLA S.T. Somashekar alleged that Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje and internal rivalry between BJP leaders B.Y. Vijayendra and R. Ashoka were behind the cross-voting in Karnataka Legislative Council elections, triggering fresh controversy and exposing factionalism within the party

Twelve bonded labourers, including minors, were rescued from a factory in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar after allegedly enduring months of confinement, torture, starvation and forced labour. Workers claimed they were lured with job promises, denied wages, beaten regularly and threatened with dogs and weapons

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday criticised Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over his alleged remarks against protesting students, demanding an apology and resignation. Gandhi accused the BJP of branding critics and dissenters with derogatory labels and reiterated his call for affordable, quality education and fair examinations for students

Actor Ajay Devgn will headline the action entertainer "Chauhaan", scheduled for a theatrical release on October 1, 2027. Set against the backdrop of Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir, the film features Devgn as an army officer and marks director Neeraj Yadav's debut feature. The project was announced on the birth anniversary of legendary stunt choreographer Veeru Devgan

The Civil Aviation Ministry and Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) have launched Air Suvidha 2.0, an upgraded health self-declaration portal for international passengers. Introduced amid Ebola concerns in parts of Africa, the platform enables advance submission of travel and health details, improving public health surveillance and rapid identification of at-risk travellers

Under Operation Chakra-VI, the CBI deployed 60 teams across 16 states to dismantle a massive "digital arrest" scam network. Two suspects were arrested for laundering Rs 2 crore through mule accounts, using a fake Supreme Court website to defraud victims.

Marking the 51st anniversary of the Emergency imposed in 1975, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described it as the "darkest chapter" in Indian democracy. He criticised the Congress for curbing civil liberties, suppressing dissent and press freedom, while paying tribute to those who resisted the Emergency and defended democratic values

Pune Rural Police have unraveled a sinister murder plot after a 26-year-old realtor was allegedly pushed off Lohagad Fort by his fiancée and her lover. Technical data revealed the duo exchanged 2,004 calls before executing the fatal plot

The government has expanded its QR code-based track-and-trace system to cover vaccines, antimicrobials, anti-cancer medicines, and narcotic and psychotropic drugs. The move aims to improve drug authentication, curb counterfeit medicines, strengthen regulatory oversight, and enhance transparency across India's pharmaceutical supply chain

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday alleged irregularities in the approval process of a warehouse that collapsed in Kolkata's Taratala area, claiming the construction plan was sanctioned during the previous administration. The collapse has claimed nine lives so far, with investigations underway into possible lapses and corruption in building approvals

The National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully conducted the NEET-UG re-examination on June 21 for over 20 lakh candidates across India and abroad. Following the cancellation of the earlier exam due to a paper leak, the retest featured enhanced security, student-friendly facilities, mental health support, and extensive logistical arrangements to ensure a fair and stress-free examination process

Amazon has announced plans to invest $48 billion in India between 2026 and 2030, including an additional $13 billion for AI and cloud infrastructure. The investment will expand AWS data centres in Mumbai and Hyderabad, support job creation, boost exports, and strengthen India's digital and artificial intelligence ecosystem

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached 56 residential plots worth over Rs 6 crore in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district as part of its probe into the alleged embezzlement of Rs 20.47 crore from the Block Education Office in Alirajpur. The agency alleges that the diverted public funds were laundered through land purchases and converted into a residential project to conceal their illicit origin

The Health Ministry has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, mandating QR codes for all vaccines, cancer drugs, and antimicrobials under Schedule H2. The phased rollout starting July 2027 aims to eliminate counterfeit medications from India's supply chain

A fierce political row has broken out in Rajasthan over the Yamuna Water Agreement. While Congress leaders Ashok Gehlot and Govind Dotasra dismissed the pact as a gimmick, CM Bhajan Lal Sharma defended the historic Shekhawati water pipeline

The Supreme Court on Thursday permitted actor Jacqueline Fernandez to withdraw her plea challenging a Delhi court order to frame charges against her in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar. The court granted her liberty to pursue appropriate legal remedies as per law

The rupee appreciated 31 paise to 94.24 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by falling global crude oil prices, a weaker dollar index and positive domestic equity market sentiment. However, continued foreign institutional investor outflows limited further gains in the local currency

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has confirmed she is expecting her first child with husband Raj Nidimoru and will take a maternity break from acting after the success of her latest film, "Maa Inti Bangaaram". The actor also shared insights on relationships, emphasizing self-confidence and personal completeness before entering a partnership

The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall alert for over a dozen Tamil Nadu districts starting June 28 due to an intensifying southwest monsoon. Fishermen have been warned against venturing into the squally southwest Bay of Bengal