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President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at tribal sacred sites in Pahadpur, Odisha. The leaders visited Jaheras and Gosani Peeth, planted saplings, paid tributes, and interacted with students during the culturally significant visit

The BJP accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of losing support within his party, citing remarks attributed to Shashi Tharoor praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla claimed the comments exposed divisions in Congress

A departmental inquiry at Government Medical College Anantnag has alleged major irregularities in cardiac procedures, claiming nearly half of evaluated patients did not need advanced interventions. A cardiologist faces accusations of record manipulation, financial exploitation and fraudulent insurance claims

A Nagpur-based candidate was reportedly allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi due to an apparent NTA error ahead of Re-NEET UG 2026. The incident caused distress to the student, while officials acknowledged a technical glitch and assured corrective action

A father and son died after being run over by a train near Deoria's Gauribazar railway crossing. Police said the son allegedly stepped onto the tracks following an argument, while the father rushed to save him. Both were killed instantly in the incident

The Kerala High Court ordered police protection for the Kumbh Mela girl who gained viral fame and later married in Kerala. The court cited concerns for her safety while her husband faces kidnapping and child marriage-related charges based on allegations she is a minor

A Patna court granted interim protection to educator and YouTuber Faisal Khan alias Khan Sir in a firing case, barring coercive action until June 25. Three staff members also received relief, while two security guards remain in judicial custody

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at five locations in Kerala, including Kochi hospitals and suspected intermediaries’ homes, as part of a money laundering probe into an alleged international organ trafficking network. Investigators are examining financial records, documents, and possible illegal commissions  

A 26-year-old newlywed woman, Vishakha Tilekar, allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Ambernath after facing dowry harassment, according to her family’s complaint. Police registered a case against her husband and relatives, arrested her doctor husband, and launched an investigation

The MDMK is likely to exit the DMK-led alliance and move closer to Chief Minister Vijay’s TVK government. Political meetings and statements by Vaiko and Durai Vaiko have fueled speculation, with possible MLA resignations potentially triggering by-elections and reshaping Tamil Nadu politics

Security forces conducted extensive operations in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, recovering arms, ammunition, and bulletproof vests while dismantling 30 illegal bunkers. Four people were detained for verification. Authorities intensified security measures amid ongoing ethnic violence, aiming to restore peace and normalcy

A Royal Bengal tiger was captured on a camera trap in Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, prompting heightened monitoring by Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand forest authorities. Officials suspect it could be a tiger missing from Rajaji National Park, while local communities have been alerted

Gold pledged by customers for loans allegedly disappeared from a Bank of India branch locker in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. Officials found 96 missing gold packets during an inspection. An FIR was filed against three employees, and police launched an investigation to recover the gold

Security forces in Manipur arrested three alleged PLA/RPF militants, demolished 26 illegal bunkers, seized weapons and narcotics, and intensified anti-insurgency operations across violence-hit districts. Authorities also shifted three injured Kuki youths from a government hospital amid protests and heightened security concerns

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleged MPs were offered crores to defect under the purported “Operation Tiger,” accusing rivals of engineering a split. Amid reports of lawmakers switching sides, the party sought Speaker intervention to prevent defections and protect its parliamentary identity

  Six people were killed and around 20 injured after a luxury bus travelling from Rajasthan to Surat crashed into a parked truck on the Vadodara-Halol highway near Kotambi village. Rescue operations involved police and NDRF teams, while authorities launched an investigation into the accident 

The Congress will launch its nationwide “Chhatron Ki Goonj” campaign from Kota, led by Rahul Gandhi, to highlight exam paper leaks, recruitment irregularities, unemployment, and youth concerns. The movement aims to mobilise students and job aspirants across India

A 25-year-old restaurant worker from Uttarakhand was killed and partially eaten by a lion near Kovaya village in Amreli. Forest officials suspect a pride of four lions and have launched efforts to capture them, raising concerns over human-wildlife conflict

An Air India Express flight from Kannur to Jeddah returned to Kannur Airport on Tuesday after pilots detected an engine warning light about two hours into the journey. The aircraft landed safely after fuel reduction, and inspections later identified a fuel filter issue

Tamil Nadu farmers have intensified opposition to Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project, planning a protest in New Delhi on June 23. They will urge the Centre to reject the proposal, citing threats to Cauvery water availability, agriculture, and farmers’ livelihoods

An SIT appointed by the Uttar Pradesh government intensified its investigation into alleged donation embezzlement at the Ram Janmabhoomi site. The team reviewed CCTV footage, questioned dozens of individuals, examined financial records, and continued probing suspected irregularities in temple fund management

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged RSS-linked individuals were behind an attack on him during a Jaipur protest. He said the incident aimed to divert attention from the NEET paper leak issue and vowed to continue peaceful demonstrations demanding accountability

The first batch of 44 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims arrived in Gangtok for the Nathu La Pass route. After a four-day acclimatisation programme in Sikkim, the group will proceed to Gyangze in Tibet on June 20 for onward pilgrimage

A Patna court granted bail to Roshan Anand in the coaching centre dispute linked to Khan Sir. The case involves allegations of assault, conspiracy and firing incidents, while related investigations and legal proceedings continue in Bihar