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Congress has chosen VD Satheesan as Kerala’s 13th Chief Minister after intense internal deliberations in Delhi. The veteran legislator, known for his sharp Assembly performances and role as Leader of Opposition, represents a generational shift as the party seeks renewed political momentum in Kerala

Hockey India has appointed French coach Frederic Soyez as the head coach of the junior men’s hockey team.

Cyberabad police have launched searches in Delhi and Karimnagar for Bandi Bhageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, in a POCSO sexual assault case involving a minor. The accused has sought anticipatory bail while police intensified investigation and added stricter legal charges

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Calcutta High Court in a case related to alleged post-poll violence and attacks on party offices. The hearing stems from a PIL concerning political clashes and worker safety after recent election results

The NIA filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused in the 2025 Red Fort car bomb blast case that killed 11 people in Delhi. The accused are linked to AQIS and AGuH, with investigators detailing a large terror conspiracy involving radicalisation, explosives and weapons

West Bengal has directed all state-run and aided schools to mandatorily include singing of the national song Vande Mataram during morning assemblies alongside Jana Gana Mana. Schools must ensure compliance and documentation, raising questions over scheduling within existing assembly routines

Five Pakistani soldiers, including a major, were killed in a counter-terror operation in Balochistan’s Barkhan district, while seven militants were eliminated, according to the military. The operation involved joint forces, with weapons recovered amid ongoing insurgency-related security challenges in the region

FIFA has announced a first-ever World Cup halftime show featuring Madonna, BTS and Shakira as co-headliners, with proceeds supporting global education initiatives. The event will debut during the FIFA World Cup Final in New Jersey, alongside expanded entertainment programming

Actress Aditi Rao Hydari shared glimpses from the French Riviera ahead of her appearance at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. The actress posted moments from her preparations while joining several Indian celebrities attending the prestigious international film festival this year 

Gold and silver prices declined on Thursday after the government increased import duty to 15 per cent, triggering profit booking in precious metals. Despite volatility, analysts remain cautiously bullish on gold and silver due to safe-haven demand and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in global markets 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the NDRF President’s Colour Award ceremony in Ghaziabad, praising the force’s courage, humanitarian service and disaster response efforts. He said the NDRF earned nationwide trust over two decades and reaffirmed the government’s commitment towards zero disaster casualties

Former West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty has been assigned a key role in Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s government to oversee border land transfers for BSF fencing and monitor Centrally-sponsored projects after her controversial removal by the Election Commission during the Assembly elections

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono during the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, reviewing India-Indonesia ties and ASEAN cooperation. Jaishankar also held bilateral talks with Russian, Brazilian and Maldivian counterparts on strategic, regional and global issues

Cisco will cut fewer than 4,000 jobs globally as part of a restructuring plan focused on artificial intelligence and high-growth technologies. The company cited stronger AI-linked demand, raised its outlook, and reported quarterly revenue growth while expanding investments in security, silicon and optics

Indian equity markets traded higher despite rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions, led by gains in pharma and banking stocks. Sensex and Nifty climbed over 0.6 per cent, while IT shares lagged amid rupee concerns, FPI selling pressure and global market uncertainties

Delhi barber Mohd Azeem, arrested for kidnapping a 16-year-old girl from Tandur and traced in Hyderabad, escaped from Tandur police station in Vikarabad district while awaiting court production. Police rescued the minor and formed teams to capture the absconding accused

The CBI is investigating a NEET question paper leak that may have spread to Kerala, with students allegedly accessing a “model paper” derived from the original exam. The probe spans multiple states, exposing a suspected interstate racket linked to exam fraud networks

The CBI, in coordination with MEA, MHA, and Delhi Police, extradited fugitive Prabhdeep Singh from Azerbaijan to India. Wanted in an NDPS drug trafficking case, he was tracked via INTERPOL Red Notice and brought back after international legal and diplomatic processes

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s TVK-led government won its first confidence motion in the Assembly with 144 votes in favour. The vote saw opposition walkouts, AIADMK divisions, and political tensions amid allegations of defections and claims of instability

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal, Union ministers, chief ministers, and state leaders across India have adopted fuel-saving measures, including reduced convoy sizes, metro and train travel, EV use, and travel restrictions, amid global energy concerns triggered by the West Asia conflict

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chile’s Foreign Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna held talks in New Delhi to boost bilateral cooperation, trade, and investment. Discussions focused on CEPA negotiations, export diversification, and strengthening economic and multilateral partnerships between India and Chile

N Rangasamy assumed office as Puducherry Chief Minister for a record fifth term after leading the AINRC-NDA alliance to victory. He pledged development-focused governance and welfare schemes, marking the continuation of his long political career spanning over two decades in the Union Territory

Chef Vikas Khanna became the first Indian in New York State to be honoured during AAPI Heritage Month with a Special Citation from Governor Kathy Hochul. The award recognises his global culinary influence, cultural representation, and contributions to diversity and immigrant communities

Telangana is witnessing a steady rise in temperatures after thunderstorm activity subsided across the State. Northern districts recorded temperatures between 42 and 44 degrees Celsius, while Hyderabad touched 39.4 degrees Celsius, with the IMD forecasting further heat surge and continued dry weather conditions