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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit India from July 1-3 for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. She and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review bilateral cooperation, including trade, investment and defence, besides discussing regional and global issues

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan marked Samvidhan Hatya Diwas on Thursday, stating that constitutional values were severely tested during the 1975 Emergency. Meanwhile, the BJP held nationwide programs reflecting on the suspension of civil liberties during the 21-month period

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and sought comprehensive development of Adilabad Airport, including cargo, MRO and hangar facilities. He also requested expedited approval for a DRDO/DRDL defence project proposed at Devarakadra in Mahabubnagar.

Tickets for the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi are now live on BookMyShow, starting at ₹499. Returning to India after 17 years, the marquee event features elite global stars alongside India's premier contingent from August 17–23

A 26-year-old man who was on the run for the last couple of months after his involvement in a POCSO case and an alleged rape case, was apprehended during a raid in Bhagwanpur in Uttarakhand.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has ordered a personal probe into the Supreme Court registry after an advocate alleged that an urgent case file was misplaced, marking the second time the bench has slammed registry staff this year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's growing role in advancing sustainable agriculture through clean energy. He added that the country's model of harnessing solar power for farming offers a scalable solution for Africa.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov alleged that Reliance may have been involved in efforts to ban the messaging platform in India and disrupt access abroad. An industry source rejected the claims as misinformation, saying Durov had confused Reliance Communications with Jio.

A NEET aspirant from Delhi allegedly died by suicide days before the June 21 re-examination. The incident has renewed concerns about the mental well-being of students facing intense academic pressure amid the ongoing controversy over the medical entrance examination.

Telegram has stopped functioning for many users in India after a temporary government restriction ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. However, cybersecurity experts say the app remains accessible through VPNs, while CEO Pavel Durov questioned the effectiveness of the ban.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal on June 13, marking commissioning of IAF cadets, including the first batch of NDA women cadets. The event will feature ceremonial honours and aerial displays

Zepto co-founders Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra were summoned by the Enforcement Directorate under FEMA in April 2026 over foreign investments and financial disclosures. The company complied with requests as it prepares for its ₹8,010 crore IPO filing with SEBI

Twenty-four Indian crew members aboard the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex were safely rescued off Oman after a reported missile attack. Coordinated efforts between the Indian Coast Guard and Omani authorities ensured swift evacuation with no casualties or injuries reported

India and the United States will begin four-day negotiations from June 1 to finalise an interim trade agreement under the broader bilateral trade framework. Talks will focus on market access, tariffs, investment rules, and economic security alignment

Following a dramatic 48-hour standoff and Supreme Court intervention, Vinesh Phogat made a triumphant return to competitive wrestling, defeating Jyoti 7-1 in the 53kg category at the Asian Games selection trials in New Delhi

Indian small businesses recorded their strongest growth since 2019 in 2025, according to CPA Australia’s survey. The report highlighted rising optimism for 2026, strong digital adoption, increasing AI investments and continued employment growth despite mounting cost and cybersecurity challenges

India could witness a below-normal monsoon in 2026 amid signs of a possible strong El Nino event. Experts have warned that weaker rainfall may affect agriculture, water availability and food prices while increasing the risk of prolonged heatwaves in several regions.

Air India said it was arranging alternative flights for passengers and providing assistance, including refreshments, hotel accommodation and rescheduling options

The last date for filing income tax returns by individual taxpayers in ITR-1 and ITR-2 is July 31

Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for the first time after assuming office. Satheesan discussed key developmental issues concerning the state and sought the Centre’s support, while presenting Modi with a Kathakali dancer statuette as a cultural gift