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Security forces continued ‘Operation Sheruwali’ in Rajouri’s dense forests for the third day to track suspected terrorists. Army, police, and CRPF used drones, sniffer dogs, and additional troops after brief exchanges of fire, suspecting two to three militants hiding locally

The makers of Cocktail 2 released romantic track “Tujhko,” featuring Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna. Composed by Pritam, sung by Arijit Singh, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, the song emphasizes intimacy and ease. The film releases June 19.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Taj Mahal with wife Jeanette, calling it “one of the love treasures of the world.” Amid tight security, he toured the monument before heading to Jaipur, as Agra endured extreme heat

  The Supreme Court criticized NTA over recurring NEET paper leaks, seeking affidavits from NTA and Centre. It considered pleas for replacing NTA with an autonomous body. A Centre-appointed committee led by ex-ISRO chief reviews compliance, while CBI probes May 3 exam leak 

The Supreme Court directed the CBI to take over Twisha Sharma’s death probe in Bhopal. FIRs under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and Dowry Act name her husband and in-laws. Court stressed impartial investigation, urging families to cooperate with authorities

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Trump, calling him a “big fan of India and PM Modi,” amid controversy over alleged racist remarks. Rubio dismissed anti-India rhetoric claims, attributing them to online chatter during his India visit.

Gold and silver prices rose in Mumbai, supported by a weaker US dollar and falling crude oil. MCX gold held above ₹1,59,000 with resistance near ₹1,60,000, while silver surged past ₹2,76,000 amid geopolitical uncertainty and safe-haven demand

Bhopal police are questioning retired judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth over the suspected dowry-harassment death of former Miss Pune Twisha Sharma. As controversy mounts, a second AIIMS autopsy was conducted, and MP has recommended a CBI probe

Microsoft is scaling back employee access to Anthropic’s Claude Code due to rising AI costs, redirecting engineers to GitHub Copilot CLI. Despite rollback, its Anthropic partnership via Azure remains intact as enterprises face surging token-based expenses from generative AI

Exercise PRAGATI 2026 in Meghalaya has entered its intensive phase, with 400 personnel from 12 nations training in jungle terrain. Integrated teams conduct tactical drills, shooting competitions, and bonding activities to enhance interoperability, regional peace, and defence diplomacy

The Assam government tabled the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026, banning polygamy and mandating registration of live-in relationships. Opposition parties demanded wider consultation, while the Bill excludes Scheduled Tribes and aims to simplify marriage, divorce, succession, and relationship laws

Veteran actress Meenakshi Seshadri announced her Bollywood comeback after 30 years in the US, relocating to Mumbai. She expressed eagerness for impactful roles in films and OTT projects, emphasizing passion over stardom, while thanking fans for their support

Hajj 2026 began in Mecca with over 1.5 million pilgrims arriving despite regional tensions and a fragile Iran ceasefire. Pilgrims braved intense heat, circling the Kaaba, camping in Mina, and preparing for Arafat prayers amid global energy concerns

Equities surged on Monday as crude oil prices fell below $100, boosting investor sentiment amid hopes of a US-Iran peace deal. Sensex and Nifty gained over 1%, with autos leading, while Hindalco and select stocks declined modestly

Veteran filmmaker David Dhawan announced his retirement in Mumbai, marking Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai as his final film. Karan Johar shared an emotional tribute, calling Dhawan an institution whose legacy of entertaining cinema inspires generations of filmmakers

The recent tragic deaths of three young Indian women highlight the persistent crisis of dowry harassment. Experts blame deep-rooted societal stigma against divorce, immense familial pressure to adjust, low conviction rates, and a backlogged legal system for trapping victims in abusive marriages

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan visited Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple, offering prayers and performing the tulabharam ritual with 71 kg butter. Welcomed by Devaswom officials, this marked his first temple visit since assuming office, followed by attending a minister’s family wedding

Security forces continued a joint anti-terror operation in Rajouri’s Ghambir Mughlan forests for the second day, cordoning off the area after terrorists opened fire. Army, J&K Police, and CRPF intensified surveillance; no casualties reported as search operations remain underway

The NIA chargesheet on the Red Fort car blast reveals accused linked to Al-Qaida offshoot misused AI tools for “terror engineering,” fabricated rocket IEDs, tested drones, and procured components online. Radicalised medical professionals played key roles in the conspiracy

ndhra Pradesh is rapidly expanding electric bus infrastructure under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, with 1,050 buses sanctioned across 11 cities. Officials highlight green mobility, pollution control, and modern transport, aiming to position the state as a national leader

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Islamabad’s intent to host upcoming US-Iran peace talks, praising Donald Trump’s mediation efforts. Army chief Asim Munir engaged Tehran leaders, while Trump confirmed progress toward a regional agreement, including discussions on the Strait of Hormuz

A powerful explosion near Chaman Phatak railway station in Quetta injured at least 20 people, damaged a train and vehicles, and shattered nearby buildings. Authorities declared hospital emergencies, halted Jaffar Express, and placed institutions on high alert for safety

An 18-year-old NEET candidate, Bhagyashree, who scored 92% in her PUC exams, tragically died by suicide at her home in Kalaburagi. Her father stated there was no family distress, and police confirmed no suicide note was found

Karnataka authorities uncovered a major prison fraud after a life convict allegedly secured release from Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in 2018 using forged Supreme Court documents. Police registered an FIR and launched investigations into possible collusion, negligence and the convict’s whereabouts.