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EAM S Jaishankar emphasized Quad’s role in ensuring a free, open Indo-Pacific, highlighting supply chain resilience, maritime security, and critical technologies. Meeting in New Delhi, ministers from India, Japan, Australia, and the US pledged deeper cooperation to bolster regional growth and stability
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched ‘Vibrant Villages Programme-2’ near Bikaner to boost infrastructure in 184 Rajasthan border villages. The initiative prioritizes roads, 4G, electricity, and TV access, alongside a BSF security review at the historic Sanchu Border Post
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Amitabh Bachchan dismissed hospitalization rumors by sharing work glimpses and poetic reflections on his blog. The megastar, recently discharged after a routine check-up, continues filming “Kalki 2898 AD” and is set to portray Jatayu in Nitesh Tiwary’s “Ramayana: Part 1”
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Iran denied reports it would transfer enriched uranium abroad, dismissing Saudi media claims as US psychological operations. Officials stressed no nuclear concessions in ongoing MoU talks with Washington, while emphasizing unity against US-Israel pressure amid fragile ceasefire and Pakistani-mediated negotiations
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US forces struck Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats in southern Iran, threatening a fragile ceasefire. CENTCOM cited self-defense, while Trump said talks with Iran could yield a “Great Deal” or renewed conflict, urging regional nations to join accords
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Russia has passed a law allowing the President to deploy armed forces to protect citizens facing arrest or legal action abroad. The move follows the detention of a Russian Orthodox Church bishop in the Czech Republic, which Moscow has termed a “provocation” and demanded his release
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BSNL’s revenue rose to Rs 25,000 crore in two years following infrastructure improvements and operational reforms, according to the government. Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said BSNL tariffs remain cheaper than private operators and highlighted the rapid rollout of indigenous 4G technology
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Sebi has proposed a new framework for managing strike prices in options contracts during periods of sharp market volatility. The proposal includes daily reviews, intraday introduction of strike prices and updated rules for exchanges across equity, currency and commodity options segments
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Several Class 12 students have alleged mismatches in answer sheets uploaded during the CBSE re-evaluation process, raising concerns over the OSM system. CBSE said complaints are being examined seriously, while IIT experts will review technical issues linked to the evaluation process
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Before admission, the patient chooses the hospital. After admission, the hospital chooses everything for the patient. This is not ordinary consumer choice; it is dependency
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India began their SAFF Women’s Football Championship campaign with a commanding 11-0 victory over Maldives in Margao. Aveka Singh starred with four goals and two assists as the hosts dominated throughout to make a strong statement in the tournament opener
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The Centre’s assurance to the Supreme Court on Uttarakhand hydropower projects reflects a welcome recognition that rivers are more than channels for electricity generation
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India enjoyed a successful day at the U23 Asian Championships in Vietnam, with Mansi Lather, Kajal and Sumit winning gold medals. The Indian contingent also secured two silver and three bronze medals in an impressive overall performance at the continental event
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M Suhas Preetham and D Varshith won four gold medals each in the men’s section, while Vritti Agarwal and Sri Nithya Sai claimed three golds each in the women’s section at the Telangana Inter-District Swimming Championship in Hyderabad
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Several teams, including Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Karnataka, entered the knockout stage of the 76th Junior National Basketball Championship in Puducherry. Haryana upset Karnataka in the men’s section, while Karnataka women defeated defending champions Tamil Nadu in a key clash
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Ranga Reddy District Basketball Association will conduct selection trials for under-16 boys and girls on May 30 at Sanathnagar Playground in Hyderabad. Selected players will represent the district in the 11th Youth Inter-District Basketball Championship in June
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A major accident involving seven cars and two trucks occurred on NH-44 at Chandrayanpally in Nizamabad district on Monday evening. Six persons were injured after a truck reportedly suffered tyre and brake failure, triggering a massive pile-up and long traffic disruption
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Women from Yelgoi village staged a protest at Jharasangam police station alleging that SI Kranthi Kumar refused to register an FIR in a robbery case. The protest disrupted traffic before police later registered the case following tensions at the station
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Unseasonal rain accompanied by strong winds lashed Medak town and nearby mandals on Monday evening, inundating low-lying areas and damaging paddy at procurement centres. Power supply and traffic were disrupted after electric poles and trees were uprooted in several places
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Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy held discussions with Karnataka Minister NS Boseraju on the proposed barrage across River Krishna and water utilisation issues. Both States discussed measures to safeguard mutual interests and address irrigation and drinking water requirements
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AIMIM MLA Mohd Majid Hussain and advocate Moizuddin’s son met top police officials seeking a fair probe into the murder case. Police suspect a planned killing involving hired assassins and have launched searches across multiple cities for the accused
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The Telangana government has secured a refinancing facility of up to Rs 13,600 crore from IRFC for the Hyderabad Metro Rail project. The move is expected to reduce finance costs, improve financial stability and support future expansion of the metro network
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Rajmohinder Singh Majitha joined Aam Aadmi Party in Chandigarh along with former RTI commissioner Heminder Singh Majitha and Chief Khalsa Diwan member Sukhdeep Singh Majitha. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann welcomed the leaders, citing the government’s development-focused policies
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Dharmendra Pradhan urged states and Union Territories to ensure drinking water, cooling arrangements, electricity and transport facilities for students appearing in the NEET-UG 2026 Re-Examination on June 21 amid ongoing heatwave conditions following the cancelled May exam