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NLC India and Reliance Industries will jointly explore underground lignite gasification in Gujarat to boost domestic fuel supply. The project aims to produce synthesis gas, reduce LNG imports, and support India’s coal gasification plan under a Rs 37,500 crore government scheme 

India halved windfall tax on petrol exports to ₹1.5/litre, cut diesel levy to ₹13.5/litre and ATF to ₹9.5/litre from June 1. Domestic duty unchanged; measures aim to ensure fuel availability amid crude above $100 and West Asia conflict

SBI Research expects RBI to hold repo rate in June, using short-term tools to manage rupee pressure. FY26 GDP growth seen at 7.5%, FY27 at 6.6%. Inflation risks persist, crude may stay above $90, urging excise duty cuts 

  BJP spokesman Debjit Sarkar shared a video alleging Mamata Banerjee pressured a Kolkata hospital CEO to admit Abhishek Banerjee despite no major injuries. Mamata accused police of blocking treatment, while Rahul Gandhi assured support; Abhishek later returned home 

Tamil Nadu directed private schools to display government-fixed tuition fees on notice boards from June 4. Over 13,000 schools warned against hidden charges; violations risk cancellation of recognition. Parents may lodge complaints under the amended fee regulation act

Gen NS Raja Subramani assumed charge as India’s new Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding Gen Anil Chauhan. Known for expertise on Pakistan and China, his mandate includes implementing theaterisation, boosting tri-services synergy, and accelerating indigenous weapons integration for armed forces

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused Rahul Gandhi of failing to deliver Congress’s 2023 promises to Telangana auto drivers, including welfare board and Rs 12,000 aid. He cited over 100 suicides, questioning fresh promises in Delhi while old commitments remain unmet 

Vultures are making a comeback in India after toxic drug bans, with 700 birds bred in captivity and phased releases in tiger reserves. BNHS-led efforts show survival success, natural breeding, and dispersal, though safe food sources remain critical for recovery

Five people drowned in the Tungabhadra River at Mantralayam, Kurnool district, while rescuing a minor girl who slipped into the water. The girl survived, but police and SDRF teams launched operations to recover the victims’ bodies from neighbouring villages

Pre-monsoon showers lashed Mumbai Sunday morning, easing heat and humidity. Heavy rainfall hit suburbs like Dadar, Chembur, Andheri, and Versova, causing waterlogging and traffic snarls. Suburban trains ran with minor delays, while civic authorities monitored conditions; no major incidents reported

Tamil Nadu faces uncertainty over opening Mettur Dam on June 12 for kuruvai irrigation due to low storage and weak monsoon forecast. Current levels may irrigate only 2.5 lakh acres, prompting government aid plans and advice to shift toward pulses

President Trump said the US is close to a nuclear deal with Iran, insisting Tehran must never obtain or purchase nuclear weapons. He warned military action remains possible, linking agreement success to reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali praised A. R. Rahman’s relentless passion for music on Indian Idol, recalling late-night studio sessions and their five-film collaboration. Ali said his admiration has grown, highlighting Rahman’s dedication, creativity, and timeless songs like “Aazma Le” from Taxi No. 9211

US CENTCOM disabled Gambia-flagged vessel M/V Lian Star with a Hellfire missile after ignoring warnings under Trump’s blockade. Five ships disabled, 116 redirected, costing Iran $4.8 billion in oil revenue. USS Spruance earlier intercepted Iranian cargo ship M/V Touska

Iran’s IRGC shot down US MQ-1 and MQ-9 drones, fired at a fighter jet, and vowed retaliation. The US launched self-defence strikes on Iranian sites, while explosions near Bandar Abbas intensified Strait of Hormuz tensions amid nuclear program concerns

West Bengal’s crackdown on illegal immigrants has triggered large gatherings along the India-Bangladesh border, with intelligence agencies warning of possible ISI-backed radicalisation efforts. Officials say heightened border surveillance and monitoring are underway amid concerns over security, deportations, and regional tensions

The Supreme Court directed high courts to pronounce judgments within three months of reserving orders, stressing that delays harm litigants. It mandated speedy decisions in bail matters, timely uploading of verdicts, and prompt communication to jail authorities for immediate release orders

India’s data centre capacity is projected to exceed 3 GW by 2028, driven by hyperscalers, AI workloads, and strong digital growth, according to CBRE. India’s low development bottlenecks and rising investments have positioned it among APAC’s top-tier data centre markets

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Indian Navy after leading operational readiness during Operation Sindoor. Formerly ANC Commander-in-Chief, he brings 37 years of frontline, strategic, and tri-services experience, succeeding Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan

The resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, following directives from the Congress High Command, has ignited a fierce political showdown. While the BJP claimed the move signals internal collapse, Congress leaders defended the transition, ending weeks of leadership speculation in the state

The India Meteorological Department forecast Southwest monsoon rainfall at 90% of the long period average, slightly lower than April’s 92% prediction. Northeast India may see normal rains, while other regions face below-normal rainfall, raising concerns over agriculture and water availability

Rajasthan Cooperative Minister Gautam Dak was booked after an alleged confrontation with police in Chittorgarh. A viral audio clip of abusive language sparked debate, though Dak denied involvement, claiming technological manipulation. Police allege intimidation, threats, and indecent behavior during the incident

Anthropic raised $65 billion in a Series H round led by Altimeter, Sequoia, and others, boosting its valuation to $965 billion and surpassing OpenAI. The capital will expand compute capacity and scale its Claude AI assistant amid a $47 billion annualized revenue run rate

Cyberabad EOW booked Rohit Infra directors for duping investors with fake buyback promises and high-return schemes. A complainant alleged losing ₹43.75 lakh, while 11 investors together lost ₹4.52 crore. Police registered a case and launched investigation into the fraud