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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that NEET-UG will transition to a computer-based model next year to prevent malpractice. Following recent paper leaks, a re-examination is set for June 21, with fee refunds provided and a choice of exam cities for affected aspirants

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi in New Delhi during the BRICS 2026 summit. The leaders discussed the volatile West Asia situation, maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, and bilateral cooperation amid surging global energy prices.

The Supreme Court has refused to grant relief to mining lease holders in the Aravalli range, citing "disturbing" feedback. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant emphasized that no activity will be permitted until ecological concerns and the technical definition of the hills are fully resolved

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a ₹15,803-crore AMCA infrastructure project in Sri Sathya Sai district. This fighter jet and drone city initiative is expected to generate 7,500 jobs and bolster India's defence manufacturing.

Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, and Dharna Durgaa star in the upcoming crime comedy "Maa Behen," premiering on Netflix on June 4. Directed by Suresh Triveni, the film follows a mother and her daughters navigating chaos after finding a dead body.

Gold and silver prices plunged up to 4% on the MCX Friday, driven by a stronger US dollar and expectations of prolonged high interest rates. While precious metals weakened due to rising US inflation, crude oil prices climbed over 1%.

Thirty-six passengers narrowly escaped after a Kaveri Travels bus caught fire in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district early Friday. The driver’s quick actions allowed all aboard to deboard before the vehicle was completely gutted; no casualties were reported

Posters targeting Bandi Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, appeared across Nizamabad on Friday, labeling him "absconding." The posters follow a POCSO case filed against him, sparking political backlash and public demands for equal legal action regardless of political status

Pragati Biwal, an MBBS student and daughter of key accused Mangilal Biwal, has gone missing from her college in Dausa as the CBI intensifies its NEET paper leak probe. Investigators are now scrutinizing the medical admissions of multiple Biwal family members across India to uncover a potential "education mafia" network

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the NEET-UG medical entrance exam will be re-conducted on June 21, 2026. This decision follows the cancellation of the May 3 exam due to alleged irregularities

Two men were killed in separate wild elephant attacks in Assam’s Nagaon district. The incidents in Samaguri have sparked panic, highlighting the escalating human-elephant conflict driven by habitat loss and shrinking forest corridors

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin clarified his remarks on Sanatan Dharma, stating his goal is to abolish the caste system that divides people. He emphasized that his stance advocates for equal rights in temples and society rather than opposing religious beliefs.

The Indian government has rejected international media claims portraying the country as a "dumping ground" for Western textile waste. Officials highlighted that 90% of managed textile waste is domestic and the recycling ecosystem generates ₹22,000 crore in annual economic value

Two India-bound LPG vessels, Symi and NV Sunshine, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened US-Iran tensions. Despite diplomatic stalemates between Washington and Tehran, the transit signals a gradual resumption of energy shipments through this critical maritime chokepoint

Two content creators were arrested in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district for allegedly posting an offensive video targeting the Chief Minister. Police detained the duo in Dinhata following complaints of derogatory language, warning that strict action will follow for abusive social media content

A 25-year-old man shot his 18-year-old sister-in-law before killing himself in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. The tragic incident, allegedly driven by the man's obsessive desire to marry the girl, occurred in a locked room following a heated argument

Four-month-old cheetah cubs at Kuno National Park were found dead, likely killed by a leopard, officials said. The incident raises concerns over interspecies conflict in India’s cheetah reintroduction programme, which continues despite ongoing ecological challenges

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