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During his visit to Siwan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Rs 5,700 crore development projects, flagged off the Vande Bharat Express, and handed over PMAY house keys. He reiterated his commitment to Bihar’s growth under the double-engine government

Activists of a tribal organisation enforced an indefinite shutdown in the district in protest against the killing of an elderly Kuki woman. Markets and business establishments remained closed, while vehicular movement was disrupted as Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) activists, including women, blocked several roads in the district

Two ex-Air India crew members claim they were fired for raising safety concerns about the Boeing 787. After the June 12 crash, they appealed to PM Modi for help, alleging ignored warnings and improper investigations by Air India and regulators.

An intense heat wave has gripped Kashmir, pushing temperatures above 35°C and causing severe water shortages. Srinagar recorded its highest June temperature in 20 years, leading to declining river levels and crop distress across the Valley.

DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran has accused his brother Kalanidhi Maran of financial crimes dating back 22 years, demanding the restoration of Sun TV shareholding. Sun TV denies the charges, calling them speculative, defamatory, and unrelated to its current operations

After a major service disruption in September 2024, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Mastercard are exploring alternatives to DreamFolks Services for airport lounge access. With growing dissatisfaction, banks may increasingly shift to direct partnerships with lounge operators

RBI’s updated gold loan regulations are set to transform lending practices, with S&P Global Ratings noting that agile lenders stand to benefit. Key changes include stricter LTV calculations and mandatory cash flow-based appraisals, posing operational and compliance challenges for NBFCs

Shashi Tharoor has confirmed his ongoing differences with the Congress leadership but asserted he will remain in the party. His absence from the Nilambur campaign and praise for PM Modi have sparked sharp criticism from party colleague Rajmohan Unnithan

Post-assault, the accused persons extorted Rs 1,000 from the survivor and her male friend through cash and UPI, police said

Islamic leaders call his comments misleading, caution him against making statements that confuse religious beliefs with health practices

The programme, Walmart Vriddhi, has partnered with Ideas to Impact Foundation (i2i), which will enable more MSMEs to expand their access to both national and international markets

The move comes amid a slight decline in gold imports during April–May, which totaled USD 5.64 billion. Colloidal precious metals are suspensions of gold or silver nanoparticles dispersed in a liquid

A significant portion of the contribution came from Vedanta’s Rajasthan and Odisha operations, reflecting its focus on transparent and responsible governance

The murder of Raja Raghuvanshi during his honeymoon in Meghalaya has taken a shocking turn, with police revealing his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, as the mastermind behind the crime

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia met SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell, who welcomed India’s approval of Starlink’s satcom licence. Starlink joins OneWeb and Jio-SES in offering satellite internet, aiming to boost connectivity in remote areas under Digital India initiatives

Jio Financial Services acquired SBI’s 17.8 per cent stake in Jio Payments Bank for Rs 104.54 crore, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. The deal received RBI approval on June 4, consolidating JFSL’s ownership from 82.17 per cent to 100 per cent

Insurance companies face difficulties settling claims from the Ahmedabad Air India crash due to cases where both policyholders and nominees died. Firms are coordinating with authorities and making exceptions to expedite claims, with help desks set up at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital

Reliance Aerostructure and Dassault Aviation announced a partnership to manufacture Falcon 2000 jets in India. A final assembly line in Nagpur will be set up, marking the first Falcon production outside France and boosting India's aerospace manufacturing role

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is in London to finalise the India-UK Free Trade Agreement. He’ll meet key UK officials and business leaders to boost trade, investment, and collaboration in sectors like manufacturing, fintech, and creative industries

The South Central Railway's RPF registered 128 stone-pelting cases and 29 sabotage cases until May this year, arresting 135 individuals. SCR GM Arun Kumar Jain urged public cooperation and warned of serious consequences for actions endangering passenger safety and railway property