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Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh urged Narendra Modi to suspend CBSE’s mid-session implementation of the three-language policy for Class IX students. He cited shortages of teachers and textbooks, policy inconsistencies, and potential disruption for millions of students
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A leopard cub was found dead in Bagatwada village in Goa’s North Goa district, prompting a government inquiry. The forest department has sent the carcass for autopsy, while officials investigate possible causes following previous wildlife deaths in the region
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A major accident was averted in Rudraprayag when an SUV carrying pilgrims to Kedarnath Dham plunged about 50 metres off a hill road. All five occupants were rescued alive, though two women suffered serious injuries and were hospitalised
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The government said supplying a domestic LPG cylinder now costs over ₹1,600 due to the West Asia crisis, while households pay Rs 942. Despite a ₹29 price hike, oil companies still absorb around Rs 700 per cylinder, with disruptions affecting imports through the Strait of Hormuz
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Veteran actress Zeenat Aman revealed that she secured the role of Rupa in Satyam Shivam Sundaram after dressing as the character and meeting Raj Kapoor. Impressed, Kapoor declared her his Rupa and cast her in the iconic film
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Domestic LPG prices have risen by Rs 29 per 14.2-kg cylinder, taking the Delhi rate to Rs 942. The hike aims to reduce losses faced by state-owned oil companies amid elevated global energy costs, following earlier increases in LPG, petrol, diesel and CNG prices
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The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches across Chandigarh, Panchkula and Delhi-NCR in a ₹661 crore government funds fraud case. Investigators allege public servants, bank officials and a consultancy firm colluded to siphon funds from Haryana and Chandigarh government departments
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The southwest monsoon is strengthening over Tamil Nadu, with heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast in the Western Ghats districts, including Nilgiris, Theni and Dindigul. Authorities have warned of thunderstorms, strong winds, flooding and landslide risks, while hot, humid conditions persist in coastal areas
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Indian-American tech leader Sriram Krishnan will leave the White House at month’s end after helping shape the Trump administration’s AI strategy. He plans to focus on major AI challenges, while continuing to advise US policymakers on technology, infrastructure and innovation
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In her memoir, Jill Biden reveals she considered purchasing a 7.5-carat synthetic diamond gifted by Narendra Modi but returned it after US officials valued it at $20,000. The episode highlights strict ethics rules governing foreign gifts received by American leaders
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A shooting near the annual Old West End Festival in Toledo injured at least 12 people, including two critically. Police believe multiple shooters exchanged gunfire and are searching for suspects. The incident disrupted a major community event, prompting safety concerns from officials
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National Award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar, celebrated for his comic brilliance and powerful dramatic performances, passed away at 56 in Kochi after a prolonged battle with liver-related ailments.
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Domestic LPG prices have been hiked by Rs 29 per cylinder, effective June 7, raising the cost of a 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi to Rs 942. This marks the second increase in three months, following a Rs 60 hike in March.
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Elon Musk noted that India’s birth rate has fallen below the replacement level, citing data showing the country’s fertility rate has declined to 1.9 births per woman. The trend signals a major demographic shift even as India remains the world’s most populous nation
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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has urged the Centre to heed the voices of protesting youth at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, who are demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam-related lapses, including the NEET paper leak.
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Expanded format, new rules, soaring costs and geopolitical tensions surround football’s biggest spectacle starting June 11
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Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday set a June 15 deadline for the Centre to procure paddy from the State while criticising delays in Metro Rail expansion and other projects.
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India ended a seven-year wait by defeating Bangladesh 3-1 in the SAFF Women’s Championship final in Margao. Goals from Pyari Xaxa, Sanfida Nongrum, and Lynda Kom Serto sealed a record sixth title, marking a historic triumph for the Blue Tigresses
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Mirra Andreeva, 19, captured her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2. She became the youngest women’s singles champion in Paris since Monica Seles in 1992, marking a historic milestone in her career
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South Indian star Vijay Sethupathi unveiled the first look poster of director R Paneer Selvam’s upcoming action entertainer Renigunta 2 on Saturday.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed confidence that the party will return to power in Telangana in 2028, asserting that K Chandrashekhar Rao would once again become Chief Minister.
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A 26-year-old youth from Hyderabad, working part-time as a pizza delivery worker in New York, was shot dead during a late-night delivery.
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced plans to reduce the number of government schools in the State from 27,000 to 4,000, promising quality education from nursery to Class XII with free meals and transport.
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Karimnagar witnessed yet another lift mishap on Saturday when Manakondur MLA Kavvampalli Satyanarayana, along with six others, was trapped after the lift cables snapped at Chemist Bhavan.