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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expanded his cabinet with the induction of 12 legislators, including 11 BJP MLAs and one AGP member. The council of ministers now has 17 members and represents various regions and communities across the state
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Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Great Nicobar Island Project is not linked to defence or a transshipment port but is aimed at benefiting a businessman. He claimed the project threatens rainforests, coral reefs and tribal communities, and urged public opposition
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Jabari Shivaprasad, a Class VIII student of Zilla Parishad High School-Areguda in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district, has secured the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship. The farmer’s son is the first student from the school to achieve the scholarship.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Great Nicobar Island Project is aimed at benefiting a businessman rather than defence, claiming massive ecological damage. He urged citizens to oppose deforestation and support protection of India’s natural heritage
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India’s GDP grew by a robust 7.7% in FY 2025–26, supported by a 7.8% expansion in Q4. Driven by strong manufacturing and services sectors, India remains the fastest-growing major economy despite a global slowdown
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Firhad Hakim resigned as Kolkata mayor, becoming the latest senior TMC leader to step down from a key civic position. The move comes amid growing political turbulence following the party's Assembly poll setback and rising instability across municipal bodies
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Ahead of schools reopening on June 12, Telangana's Transport Department has intensified fitness inspections of school buses. While over 18,000 vehicles have completed certification, more than 7,500 are still awaiting mandatory clearance, raising concerns over student safety and regulatory compliance.
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Veteran Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy suggested that the rebellion within the TMC legislature party could eventually be reflected among the party's MPs. His remarks have intensified speculation about internal dissent and the future direction of the party
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
