States

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh criticised the Trinamool Congress after state president Chandrima Bhattacharya resigned from all party posts, alleging organisational weakness and poor governance. The resignation has intensified political debate ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections

Heavy rain continued to batter Mumbai and nearby regions as the IMD retained a red alert, warning of extremely heavy showers. Widespread flooding, transport delays, landslides and civic disruptions were reported, while authorities urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and remain vigilant 

Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandwani singer Teejan Bai died at AIIMS Raipur after a prolonged illness. The 70-year-old folk icon, celebrated for taking Chhattisgarh's traditional Mahabharata-based art form to global audiences, was mourned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Investigators found a Snapchat message allegedly sent by murder accused Siya Goyal weeks before Ketan Agarwal's death, suggesting their wedding would not happen. Police are verifying the message and questioning a friend, while Agarwal's grandfather died following cardiac arrest

A counter-terror operation entered its second day in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian as security forces searched for two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists cornered in a dense orchard. Additional troops sealed escape routes, aiming to dismantle local militant networks and prevent further recruitment

Bengaluru Police arrested one accused and detained another in the daycare abuse case involving alleged assault of toddlers. A Special Investigation Team is probing the incident, while authorities continue searching for three absconding staff members and collecting evidence

The Supreme Court declined to stay the Meghalaya High Court's bail order for Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband during their honeymoon. The Meghalaya government challenged the bail, while the apex court scheduled further hearing after reopening

Delhi University's Centre for Independence and Partition Studies has completed 100 interviews with Partition survivors, creating a digital archive of oral histories. The initiative aims to preserve personal accounts, expand nationwide, and strengthen research on the human impact of India's 1947 Partition

Odisha will install four more Doppler weather radars to enhance forecasting of cyclones, floods and heavy rainfall. The government also reviewed disaster mitigation projects, flood and cyclone shelters, heatwave centres, and El Niño preparedness to strengthen the state's disaster management capabilities

Chennai police arrested five more people in the alleged TVK MLA bribery case, taking total arrests to eight. The accused allegedly conspired to offer ₹35 crore to MLA N Elaiyaraja to support a proposed no-confidence motion against the Assembly Speaker.

Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked several Army personnel, including a commanding officer, for allegedly storming a police station in Kishtwar, assaulting police personnel and damaging government property. The Army said it is examining the incident and will cooperate with the joint investigation

Five workers were killed and around 20 rescued after an under-construction warehouse collapsed in Kolkata's Taratala area. As rescue operations continued for trapped workers, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari ordered a construction audit and suspended commercial projects approved under the previous government

The Uttar Pradesh government suspended four officials and arrested four building owners after the Lucknow fire that killed 15 people. Investigators are probing allegations of illegal commercial use of a residential building and possible violations of fire and safety norms

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain a wait-and-watch stance and keep the repo rate at 5.25% amid easing global tensions. Policymakers will monitor monsoon progress, inflation trends and crude oil prices before making future policy decisions

A wanted member of the banned People's Liberation Army, Nongthongbam Ingo, was arrested in Goa after allegedly evading capture for 20 years. The accused, facing UAPA charges, was detained by Goa Crime Branch and handed over to Manipur Police

Abhijeet Dipke and supporters continued an overnight protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy. Protesters sought accountability, compensation for affected families, and broader education reforms

A case has been registered against Kerala vlogger Muhammad Nihad, popularly known as Thoppi, for allegedly posting obscene videos featuring friends on social media. Cyber Police initiated action after a complaint and preliminary inquiry, citing offensive content viewed largely by teenagers

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