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Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade as elevated crude oil prices and escalating Iran-US tensions dampened investor sentiment. Rising US bond yields and foreign fund outflows added pressure, while gains in select stocks and resilient domestic earnings offered some support

Four students, including Devendra Nath Mahto, ended their 16-day hunger strike after Jharkhand cancelled JSSC-CGL and TDPL examinations. While protesters celebrated the decision as a major victory, the JPSC-JSSC Reform Forum said agitation would continue demanding a CBI probe into recruitment irregularities

CBI chargesheet reconstructs the final hours of 34-year-old Twisha Sharma, alleging sustained mental cruelty by her husband and mother-in-law that drove her to suicide. Evidence includes messages, CCTV, medical records and financial disputes, while forensic investigations and dowry allegations remain ongoing

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla again submitted his resignation to party chief Nitin Nabin, citing pressing financial and personal circumstances. Despite the party previously rejecting his resignation, Poonawalla said he had made a final decision to leave his posts and membership

Seven girls from the same family were caught in strong currents while bathing in the Ganga at Patna’s Bakhtiyarpur. Three were rescued, two bodies recovered and two remain missing. SDRF teams are continuing search operations amid difficult river conditions

Jharkhand job aspirants protesting alleged recruitment exam irregularities will hold another round of talks with the state government as their agitation entered its 24th day. Protesters demand a CBI probe and JSSC-CGL cancellation, while the government seeks examination reforms

The Mecca Joint Defence Pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan under a collective defence commitment, signalling greater regional self-reliance. While the agreement resembles NATO’s mutual-defence principle, its effectiveness will depend on military coordination, shared threat perceptions and implementation

A six-to-eight-month-old leopard cub was found dead under suspicious circumstances on the Srisailam road within Amrabad Tiger Reserve. Forest officials found no external injuries and suspect a vehicle collision. A postmortem will determine the exact cause amid rising traffic 

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is in talks to return as Captain Jack Sparrow in the potential sixth installment of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed discussions with Depp and said the screenplay is currently being developed

Commercial flight operations began at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram, with IndiGo’s first flight arriving from Hyderabad. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the airport would boost North Andhra through improved connectivity, investment, tourism, employment and economic activity

Congress criticised the government after NTA announced a retest for UGC-NET June 2026 English, Commerce and Sociology papers due to multiple errors. Jairam Ramesh questioned accountability and delays, while NTA said no additional fee would be charged for candidates

Indian equity markets opened slightly lower on Monday as unresolved US-Iran tensions kept crude oil prices elevated. Nifty and Sensex declined in early trade, while financial, banking and FMCG stocks weakened. Analysts expect range-bound trading, with stock-specific opportunities in midcaps and smallcaps

Iga Swiatek extended her winning streak to seven with a dominant Cincinnati Open victory over Emiliana Arango. Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina also advanced, while Taylor Fritz, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Mirra Andreeva and Joao Fonseca progressed in the tournament

Goshamahal police apprehended 10 persons for allegedly organising and participating in an illegal three-card game at Begum Bazar Chatri. Police seized Rs.1.18 lakh cash, playing cards, casino-style tokens and hookah equipment during a raid on the premises early Sunday

Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm after battering Hawaii with heavy rain and powerful winds, washing away around 100 homes on the Big Island. Flooding, power outages, damaged infrastructure and widespread disruptions were reported, while officials urged residents to remain indoors

Bollywood actress Kashmera Shah questioned the existence of true love, expressing disillusionment over marriages and infidelity. Her remarks came amid the ongoing public spat between Govinda and Sunita Ahuja, who have exchanged allegations and criticism over their relationship

At least seven people were killed and over 12 injured in a stampede outside Bihar’s Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai. The incident occurred amid a massive gathering of devotees during Sawan, with an electric wire, rumours and collapsing barricades triggering panic

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended the peace MoU with the US, saying it was reached with dignity and strength. Meanwhile, Senator Ruben Gallego criticised the Trump administration for lacking a clear war plan, exit strategy and defined mission, citing military concerns

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh began a two-day visit to Armenia to strengthen defence and strategic cooperation. His meetings with Armenian leaders aim to expand bilateral ties, building on recent military engagements, operational cooperation, interoperability and discussions on joint military hardware development

US President Donald Trump welcomed the Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence agreement as a major step toward regional self-defence. India is assessing its implications for national security and regional stability, while reaffirming its commitment to protecting national interests and taking necessary measures 

Yemen’s Houthi group reportedly fired three ballistic missiles at government-held Marib city, with no immediate casualties reported. The attack came amid escalating Houthi-Saudi tensions, including reported Saudi strikes in Saada and Houthi attacks targeting Saudi oil and energy facilities

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra highlighted Indian craftsmanship through Athiya Shetty’s elegant handloom Bandhani saree. Sharing her look on Instagram, he reflected on his decades-long connection with traditional textiles, emphasising the importance of preserving heritage while giving it a contemporary, personal appeal

US President Donald Trump shared a 2019 photo of his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, saying they “get along GREAT.” The post revived speculation about renewed diplomacy as Washington remains open to unconditional talks amid closer North Korea-Russia ties

Student protests over alleged recruitment exam irregularities and paper leaks in Jharkhand entered their 23rd day, with agitators criticising Rahul Gandhi and Hemant Soren. Protesters plan to burn their effigies and demand cancellation of exams, a CBI probe and action