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India topped the medal standings at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany, with a remarkable haul of 24 medals, including seven golds. The performance underlined the country's growing depth in junior shooting across rifle and pistol disciplines.

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust chief Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra resigned amid the Ram Temple donation controversy. Their exit follows an SIT probe, FIR against eight accused, and allegations of large-scale misappropriation of devotees' offerings and valuables

India’s Jemimah Rodrigues and Captain Harmanpreet Kaur have called for an aggressive, dominant approach against Australia in their upcoming World Cup clash. Head Coach Amol Muzumdar emphasized that a recent tactical dressing-room reset gives India the ultimate psychological edge

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu declared a policy of zero tolerance against drug trafficking on Friday. Highlighting anti-narcotics successes, the state confirmed that 'Operation Chaitanyam' has completely eradicated cannabis cultivation in the Alluri Sitarama Raju district

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal announced that his upcoming film Athimanoharam, directed by Tharun Moorthy, will release in theatres on December 24. Co-starring Meera Jasmine, the family drama features Mohanlal as a police officer and marks their reunion after Thudarum

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal received the Special Award for Exceptional Leadership at the UK-India Awards 2026 in London. Goyal emphasized that bilateral ties will hit their stride on July 15 when the historic India-UK free trade pact takes effect

Nora Fatehi celebrated Morocco's dramatic 4-2 victory over Haiti that secured the Atlas Lions a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. The actor also reflected on her childhood memories while promoting her latest single, Ya Baba.

Four people were killed and seven injured after a multi-utility vehicle crashed into a stationary lorry on Srisailam Road in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district. The victims were travelling from Hyderabad to attend a funeral. Police registered a case under relevant BNS provisions

The Indian diaspora in Seychelles expresses high optimism ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit from June 27–29. Invited as Guest of Honour for the nation's 50th Independence Jubilee, Modi will hold high-level bilateral talks with President Dr. Patrick Herminie

Ram Mandir Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra have resigned on moral grounds amid a brewing controversy over embezzled temple donations. Their exits follow an SIT probe and the arrest of eight accused individuals

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced that he will meet MSME associations and industry representatives every Friday to discuss their concerns. He said the government aims to strengthen manufacturing, promote inclusive industrial growth and generate 34 GW of solar power by 2035

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said responsible and inclusive adoption of artificial intelligence will accelerate India's journey towards Viksit Bharat. Addressing the ICAI AI Innovation Summit, he highlighted AI's role in improving efficiency, compliance, decision-making and innovation while stressing human judgement and integrity

More than 100 women cricketers have joined the ICC’s Player Protection Programme to combat social media abuse. Partnering with AI moderator Freedom2hear, the initiative has already filtered 60,000 harmful comments and restricted thousands of abusive accounts during the T20 World Cup

Global corporations and institutional investors have announced over USD 90 billion in fresh investments in India across AI, cloud computing, digital infrastructure and manufacturing. The commitments reflect growing confidence in India's long-term growth despite global geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty

Serena Williams awaits her first-round opponent at Wimbledon on Friday, marking her first singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old wild card will also play doubles with sister Venus, while Carlos Alcaraz misses out due to injury

Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to 57 per cent of pre-war levels after a new safe shipping corridor was introduced along Oman's coast, according to an S&P Global report. Meanwhile, global crude oil prices continued to decline on easing supply concerns

Australia secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after a goalless draw with Paraguay in Santa Clara. The Socceroos finished second in Group D, while Paraguay must wait to learn whether they qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

Suvendu Adhikari said the Uniform Civil Code would be implemented in West Bengal by following due legal procedures similar to Gujarat and Assam. The report also says the government is likely to introduce the UCC Bill in the Assembly during the ongoing Budget session

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Centre will amend the NDPS Act to close loopholes exploited by narco syndicates. He urged states to share suggestions, strengthen real-time information sharing, and ensure result-oriented NCORD meetings to intensify the nationwide anti-drug campaign

Lupin Ltd has received tentative approval from the USFDA for its generic enzalutamide tablets used to treat castration-resistant prostate cancer. The approval covers four dosage strengths, including 120 mg and 160 mg variants, offering healthcare providers and patients more dosing options

Farmers and agricultural experts have urged the Telangana government to strengthen support for vegetable cultivation as El Nino concerns grow. They warn that heavy dependence on imported vegetables, rising cultivation costs and inadequate infrastructure could lead to shortages and higher consumer prices

Four people lost their lives and seven others were injured after a multi-utility vehicle carrying mourners from Hyderabad crashed into a stationary lorry on Srisailam Road in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to deepen ties with the state under India's Act East Policy. Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in electronics, semiconductors, infrastructure, manufacturing and entrepreneurship despite the Prime Minister's Assam visit being cancelled

Apple has increased the prices of several MacBook and iPad models worldwide, including in India, citing rising memory chip costs driven by AI infrastructure demand. Industry experts say semiconductor shortages and higher component prices are likely to persist for at least two years