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Andhra Pradesh has launched an initiative to prepare 2.5 crore seed balls to boost its green cover to 50% by 2047. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan inaugurated the drive on World Environment Day, which includes drone-led seed dispersal

Officials have begun assessing the damage caused by a major fire that engulfed a commercial building in Ameerpet’s Maitrivanam area. Several shops suffered heavy losses, while authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze, suspected to be an electrical short circuit.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India’s global standing has strengthened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing economic growth, low inflation, and international credibility. He made the remarks during a World Environment Day plantation drive in Lucknow

Three people were killed and seven houses torched during an early morning armed attack on Loibol Khullen village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the incident, promising strict action against the perpetrators

The Telangana Cricket Association has challenged Hyderabad Cricket Association’s claim that the BCCI approved the TG20 League. The TCA has sought documentary proof of approval and questioned the process followed in launching the tournament scheduled later this month.

India will take on defending champions Bangladesh in the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 final in Goa. The Blue Tigresses are aiming for a record sixth title, while Bangladesh seek a historic third consecutive crown after winning the previous two editions.

India rejected Pakistan’s criticism over river projects, reiterating that the Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance due to cross-border terrorism concerns. The MEA said Pakistan’s objections and arbitration claims are invalid, asserting India’s sovereign rights over its hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir

The National Rifle Association of India will conduct Selection Trials 4 in Dehradun from June 6 to June 10. The trials will help determine squads for the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou and the Asian Games 2026, with the country's leading shooters participating.

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s first Tamil Nadu cabinet meeting unveiled a 436-project roadmap based on the TVK manifesto. Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar confirmed focus areas include youth employment, corruption-free governance, and a complete crackdown on illegal drug networks

A section of BJP leaders in Mancherial has lodged a complaint against Telangana BJP vice president Verabelli Raghunath Rao and district president Nagunuri Venkateshwar Goud, alleging irregularities and anti-party activities. The leaders have sought action and a probe into the allegations.

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai has quit the party to launch a new political outfit, triggering debate over BJP’s prospects in the state. He cited differences over alliance strategy and plans to contest future elections independently

Tension prevailed in Paloncha after CPI and Congress workers clashed in Seetharampatnam. The dispute, reportedly linked to gambling allegations and a land issue, continued at the police station. Cases were registered against members of both groups and an investigation is underway

IIT-Roorkee and the Education Ministry have dismissed reports of a JEE (Advanced) data breach as misleading. Officials clarified that a temporary cloud misconfiguration exposed less than 0.05% of data in read-only mode, with zero mass extraction or impact on results

Women outperformed men in TG PGECET 2026, recording a 94.31 per cent qualification rate compared to 91.02 per cent among men. The results were announced by TGCHE and JNTU-H officials, with branch-wise toppers identified across multiple engineering disciplines

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the US are close to finalising the first phase of an interim trade agreement, likely to be executed next month. The pact aims to improve market access and strengthen bilateral trade cooperation

Air Vice Marshal GKJ Reddy assumed command of the College of Defence Management in Secunderabad on Friday. A highly experienced flying instructor and Vishisht Seva Medal recipient, he succeeds Major General G Srinivas and brings extensive command and staff experience

After five title wins on the trot, India could not even reach the finals in the last two editions when Bangladesh walked away with the trophy after beating Nepal on both occasions in 2022 and 2024

The Supreme Court issued contempt notice to the acting director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences for failing to personally file an affidavit in a matrimonial case, calling the conduct unacceptable. The court also relied on AIIMS DNA report confirming biological paternity

Economists and industry leaders said the RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged reflects a cautious approach amid global uncertainties. The central bank revised FY27 growth projections lower while introducing measures to attract foreign capital and support financial stability.

Hyderabad's historic Puranapul Bridge, built in 1578, is showing signs of deterioration with broken railings, vegetation growth and structural damage. Residents and historians say the bridge has suffered decades of neglect and requires urgent restoration to preserve its heritage value

Four-time champion Germany targets redemption in World Cup Group E under Julian Nagelsmann. However, Die Mannschaft faces a stiff challenge from a defensively stubborn Ecuador, a tactically flexible Côte d'Ivoire, and tournament debutant and Cinderella story Curaçao

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Congress government of running a politically motivated campaign against KT Rama Rao over the Rajesh Exports issue. He said the previous BRS government only signed an MoU and did not extend any financial benefits to the company

The rupee strengthened sharply by 81 paise to close at 94.93 against the US dollar after the Reserve Bank of India announced measures to boost foreign capital inflows and forex liquidity. The RBI kept repo rate unchanged at 5.25% while maintaining a neutral stance

Former Irrigation Minister T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of neglecting lift irrigation projects and compromising water security. He sought uninterrupted power supply, withdrawal of the proposed Rythu DISCOM and measures to ensure full utilisation of Krishna and Godavari waters