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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has started a two-day tour of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Her itinerary focuses on public outreach, highlighting women's empowerment through a book launch in Kanchipuram, alongside inaugurating key heritage and water restoration projects

The Shiv Sena (UBT) has strongly criticized the Mahayuti government for tabling Rs.97,706.40 crore in supplementary demands shortly after the state budget. A Saamana editorial warned that reckless spending has pushed Maharashtra’s total public debt near Rs.11 lakh crore

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan marked Samvidhan Hatya Diwas on Thursday, stating that constitutional values were severely tested during the 1975 Emergency. Meanwhile, the BJP held nationwide programs reflecting on the suspension of civil liberties during the 21-month period

An SBI Research report reveals that West Bengal’s FY27 budget marks a strategic shift toward investment-led growth and industrialization. While aiming to cut its revenue deficit, the state faces fiscal challenges from high debt and reliance on central funds

India has called for accountability for attacks on schools and children in conflict zones, telling the UN Security Council that rising violations against children reflect a collective global failure. It also highlighted DIKSHA as a model for ensuring education during conflicts.

Fifty-one years after Railway Minister LN Mishra’s assassination, justice remains elusive amid unanswered questions and prolonged litigation

NCERT has included a chapter on the 1975-77 Emergency in a Class 9 Social Science textbook for the first time. The chapter discusses its impact on democracy, civil liberties and institutions, while also examining contemporary challenges facing India's democratic system.

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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged the Union government to resolve issues surrounding Telangana’s rightful share of water from the Tungabhadra project. Reviewing the RajoliBanda Diversion Scheme (RDS) and inter-state disputes, he highlighted that Telangana is entitled to 15.9 TMC but currently receives only 5–6 TMC.

While multilingualism offers cognitive benefits, concerns remain over teacher shortages, infrastructure gaps and a hurried rollout

An Air India aircraft mistakenly took a wrong turn on the taxiway at Ahmedabad airport, coming in front of an IndiGo plane preparing for takeoff. Both A320 aircraft stopped at a safe distance of around 200 metres.

The Lucknow fire tragedy once again highlights persistent failure to effectively enforce fire safety regulations, exposing systemic lapses that continue to put lives at risk

The Andhra Pradesh High Court adjourned a PIL seeking a CBI probe into the alleged custodial death of a 25-year-old man in Vijayawada. The state informed the court that an SIT has been formed and the accused officer has been arrested

A court in Vijayawada remanded suspended Krishna Lanka inspector SSVV Naga Raju for 14 days in connection with the custodial death of a 25-year-old man, who was allegedly tortured and secretly cremated without informing his family members

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a Rs 405-crore gold mining project at Jonnagiri in Kurnool district, marking the start of commercial gold production. The project is expected to boost employment, regional development, and state mineral output

India and the US reviewed progress on a proposed interim trade agreement during ministerial talks in New Delhi, focusing on market access and digital trade. However, both sides gave no clarity on resolving differences ahead of a key tariff deadline

National record holder Jyothi Yarraji made a strong comeback after ACL surgery, clocking 13.14 seconds in the 100m hurdles at the National Inter-State Championships. She comfortably met the Asian Games qualifying mark, signalling a promising return to top form

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will inaugurate the newly installed 33 spillway gates of the Tungabhadra Dam on June 25 in Koppal district. The event will also see the participation of Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil and the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

India will take on Bangladesh in a crucial Women's T20 World Cup Group A match at Manchester. While India seek to address batting and fielding concerns after their defeat to South Africa, Bangladesh arrive confident following an impressive win over Pakistan

A Vijayawada court on Wednesday remanded suspended Krishna Lanka police inspector SSVV Naga Raju to 14 days of judicial remand. He is accused of torturing a 25-year-old man to death in custody and allegedly cremating the body without informing family members

The Centre is considering extending PUCC validity for BS-VI vehicles to reduce compliance requirements for owners of cleaner vehicles. The proposal includes longer renewal periods for private and commercial vehicles while strengthening emission testing and encouraging the phase-out of older polluting vehicles

AI coding costs could exceed the average developer's salary by 2028 as rising token consumption and consumption-based pricing models drive expenses higher, Gartner said. The report warned organisations to strengthen governance, monitor usage and improve cost controls to avoid budget overruns

The CRPF has suspended DIG B C Patra over allegations of sharing social media content opposing the CAPF bill and calling for political change. The action has triggered criticism from serving and retired CAPF officers, who termed the move unjustified