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An SIT and forensic experts revisited Karnataka’s Banglegudde forest area linked to the Dharmasthala alleged murders and burial case. The team inspected the site where human skulls and skeletal remains were reportedly recovered earlier as part of an ongoing technical and forensic investigation

Government doctors in Hyderabad staged a sit-in protest at the Directorate of Medical Education office demanding transparency in transfers. Led by the Telangana Government Doctors Association, the doctors accused senior health officials of avoiding dialogue and warned of a state-wide agitation if their demands are not met.

The Supreme Court of India ruled that pollution control boards cannot impose environmental compensation charges without subordinate legislation defining procedures and safeguards. The Centre informed the court that a new environmental law is currently under consideration

The Supreme Court of India ruled that excluding natural heirs from inheritance does not automatically invalidate a will. The court upheld a Karnataka will favouring a man’s sister, stressing that suspicious circumstances—not exclusion alone—determine a will’s legality

Student organisations at the University of Hyderabad have demanded an independent fact-finding committee to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of Mayukh Kundu, a first-year MA student. The groups have sought accountability, compensation for the family, and stronger student support mechanisms.

India has appointed American archery legend Dave Cousins as chief coach for its compound archery programme ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Cousins is expected to join the national setup soon and will begin with the Stage 3 Archery World Cup assignment.

Umar Khalid has approached the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order rejecting his interim bail plea in the UAPA 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. He sought temporary release for his uncle’s Chehlum and his mother’s surgery care arrangements

The P. Dhanapal quit the AIADMK citing neglect and lack of recognition by party leadership. His exit, following recent senior-level resignations, adds to internal turbulence within the party after its poor Assembly election performance in Tamil Nadu

Telangana continues to face an intense heatwave, with Munagala in Suryapet district recording 46.5°C for the second day in a row. Hyderabad too witnessed soaring temperatures, with Karwan touching 43.4°C, while several rural districts reported even higher readings.

The hijab-saffron shawl row in Karnataka may intensify after Sri Rama Sene announced plans to distribute saffron shawls in schools and colleges from June 1, opposing the Congress government’s decision permitting hijabs and select religious symbols while disallowing saffron shawls in educational institutions

Telangana continues to reel under intense heatwave conditions, with Khammam recording the state’s highest temperature at 45°C. Several northern districts also crossed 44°C, while Hyderabad touched 41.3°C, according to IMD data, with severe warm night conditions reported.

In Lahore, Pakistan, a report alleges a 14-year-old Christian girl with health challenges was kidnapped, forcibly converted and married by a 41-year-old man. The family disputes official documents claiming consent, and legal action has been filed seeking recovery and investigation

BARC will implement new landing page protocols from May 30, 2026, removing their influence on TRP calculations. News channel TRP publication will resume from June 11, while the revised framework also expands sample homes and introduces cross-screen audience measurement.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the NEET-UG paper leak, accusing him of failing to take responsibility or act against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He vowed that the Congress would continue its agitation until Pradhan resigns and a robust system to prevent exam leaks is established.

India is yet to finalise broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026, raising concerns over a possible viewing blackout for millions of football fans. High rights costs, reduced bidders and advertising concerns have complicated negotiations with just weeks remaining.

According to Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), the highest temperature of this summer season so far was recorded at 47.6 degrees Celsius in Piduguralla of Palnadu district, while temperatures crossed 45 degrees Celsius in 11 districts

Muslim clerics in Uttar Pradesh said Eid-ul-Azha prayers will be held inside mosques and Eidgahs, with possible shifts for crowd management, after remarks by Yogi Adityanath on restricting namaz in public spaces sparked political and religious debate

According to a statement, the governor also issued strict instructions to teachers, saying no teacher should indulge in any act that harms the dignity and stature of the profession

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar accused the Telangana government of attempting to shield BJP leaders in a POCSO case involving a minor girl. He also alleged failures in law and order and demanded action against those revealing the victim’s identity.

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has reignited the capital debate, declaring that Chandrababu Naidu’s Amaravati vision is impractical and will leave the state without a capital even decades later. At a press conference, Jagan pitched the Mavigun region (Machilipatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur) as a ready-made alternative.

An RTI response from the Airports Authority of India has contradicted Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s statement that work on the proposed Begumpet airport underpass was underway, clarifying that the proposal is still pending approval with AAI headquarters in New Delhi

According to HPCL, petrol supplies in Rajasthan increased 19 per cent between May 1 and May 20 compared to historical sales, while diesel supplies rose 24.5 per cent during the same period

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

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.