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The Bombay High Court quashed multiple FIRs against former Maharashtra DGP Sanjay Pandey and others, terming them “abuse of process” driven by personal grudges. The court held the allegations vague, unsupported and part of a malicious prosecution attempt
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The Telangana government announced revised minimum wages ranging from Rs. 16,000 to Rs. 20,000 per month, effective from June 1. The decision, announced by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, is expected to benefit over 1.11 crore workers across the State.
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Director Chettan DK’s upcoming socio-national drama The India Story: Slow Poison in Progress is slated for worldwide release on July 24, 2026. Featuring Kajal Aggarwal and Shreyas Talpade in lead roles, the film tackles the devastating impact of chemical misuse in pesticide farming and its ripple effects on public health.
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The Patna High Court flagged serious lapses after 189 children fell ill in Saharsa under the PM POSHAN scheme, noting alleged recovery of “small snakes” in meals and ordering a probe into sampling, testing and food safety procedures
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Siddipet recorded temperatures above 46 degree C for the second consecutive day, with Gandipally in Akkannapet mandal registering the highest reading of 46.1 degree C. Hot and humid conditions continued across the erstwhile Medak district, forcing people to remain indoors.
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The West Bengal government has made the singing of 'Vande Mataram' at assembly prayers compulsory in all madrasahs with immediate effect, the order said
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Kamatipura police inspector B. Prasad Rao offered his uniform and arranged clothes for a mentally disturbed woman found wandering naked at Bahadurpura crossroads at midnight. The police provided shelter, food, and safety, with the act drawing widespread appreciation online.
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The CBI has filed a charge sheet in Panchkula against 15 accused in the alleged misappropriation of Rs 504 crore belonging to the Haryana government. Those named include six officials from IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank, three public servants from key state departments, and partners of shell entities.
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A group of 72 legal professionals has urged Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to retract Supreme Court observations on environmental activism, arguing they undermine ecological litigation. The letter defends PILs as constitutional tools for accountability in developmental decision-making
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An NRI man alleged that traffic police at Trimulgherry insisted on immediate digital payment of a challan while he was travelling with his elderly grandparents for a medical visit. He claimed the delay caused them to miss their appointment and sought official review.
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According to the complaint, the accused was acting as a middleman, assisting the owners in selling the momos shop
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Green volunteers protesting tree felling near KBR Park alleged they were wrongly detained and mistreated by Banjara Hills police. The incident drew NHRC attention, leading to notices. Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, while volunteers denied wrongdoing.
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YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy accused Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu of using the unviable ₹2 lakh crore Amaravati project to mislead the public and facilitate scams
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The Tella Sakamoto Foundation, USA, has announced a $100,000 grant for a Mining Engineering building at OUCE. The first instalment of Rs 40 lakh was released through the alumni association, with additional support from SCCL for infrastructure development and facilities.
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C. Joseph Vijay’s government inducted D Logesh Tamilselvan, son of former Assembly Speaker P Dhanapal, as Commercial Taxes Minister. The appointment highlights shifting political alignments in Tamil Nadu, with the AIADMK veteran expressing support for the new TVK-led government
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JICA announced the launch of the AGC Asia Pacific India Innovation Hub at IIT-Hyderabad to strengthen Indo-Japan collaboration in digital transformation. The hub will promote AI research, internships, and industry–academia partnerships, fostering practical skill development and innovation in emerging technologies.
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Parle Products has increased production of Melody toffee after it went viral when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted it to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The company reported a surge in demand globally, calling it a major boost for the Swadeshi brand
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B. Sandeep’s blazing 162 and Mohd Azharuddin’s breathtaking 38-ball 116 headlined a high-scoring day in the HCA B-Division T-20 tournament, which featured dominant centuries, close finishes, and big wins across multiple encounters
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In Mountainair, New Mexico, three people died and over a dozen first responders were quarantined after exposure to an unknown substance during a suspected overdose case. Several responders experienced symptoms, while authorities investigate possible drug-related causes and ensure public safety
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Indian-American tech leader S. Soma Somasegar, former Microsoft Developer Division head and Madrona Venture Group managing director, passed away at 59. He was widely respected for shaping developer tools like .NET, mentoring startups, and influencing Silicon Valley’s ecosystem
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The Cyberabad Cybercrime unit arrested a 27-year-old e-commerce employee for allegedly supplying mule bank accounts and banking materials to cyber fraudsters. Police seized cash, cards, and passbooks, while probing a wider network linked to trading scams, fake jobs, and digital arrest frauds.
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The mission said although the polluted stretch appears geographically longer in the latest assessment, the actual pollution load has reduced considerably
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Virendra Kumar will launch the JEEVAN mobile application for senior citizens and the SHATAYU dashboard for geriatric caregivers during a virtual programme focused on strengthening India's care economy
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An Air India flight AI2651 suffered a tail strike while landing at Bengaluru airport, prompting grounding and cancellation of the return service. All 179 passengers and crew were safe, and the aircraft will undergo detailed inspection as per aviation safety protocols
