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Bengal tribal woman rescued from Gurugram bonded labour
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that 39-year-old Bhadu Mandi from West Bengal's Birbhum district was rescued from alleged bonded labour in Gurugram. Her family alleged she was locked in, beaten, forced to work more than 16 hours a day and denied contact with them.Kerala minister says VCs at RSS event unacceptable
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Kerala Higher Education Minister Roji M. John called it unacceptable that three university Vice-Chancellors attended an RSS programme addressed by Mohan Bhagwat in Thiruvananthapuram. He said the move sent a wrong message to the public.
Vinay Katiyar hints at trustee role in donation fraud
ThePrintArchived
ThePrint reported that BJP leader and Ram Janmabhoomi movement veteran Vinay Katiyar demanded strict action in the Ram Temple donation fraud probe and suggested those associated with the trust could be involved. A three-member SIT has begun investigating the allegations.
Eight killed as pickup falls into well in Solapur
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that eight people, including four women and four children, died when a pickup vehicle carrying 15 people plunged into a roadside well in Maharashtra's Solapur district. Seven others were injured and rushed to hospital.
Modi makes first Indian PM visit to Slovakia
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Narendra Modi's visit to Bratislava is the first by an Indian Prime Minister since Slovakia became independent in 1993. The visit follows Modi's France engagements and is expected to focus on defence, digital technology and stronger bilateral relations.
Modi and Macron exchange 'Nice' posts after meeting
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported that PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron exchanged posts after a productive first leg of their meeting in Nice. Modi said it was nice to have met Macron in Nice and looked forward to further meetings in Evian and Paris.
Modi's France visit includes Trump meeting and G7
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's France visit agenda includes a likely meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit. The visit also features Bharat Innovates and bilateral engagement with French leaders.
AIIMS Bhopal nurses booked after formalin injection death
India TodayArchived
India Today reported that a three-year-old boy being treated for leukaemia at AIIMS Bhopal allegedly died after formalin was injected into his vein. An internal inquiry blamed gross negligence by nursing staff, and police booked two officials.
Two die after dumper drags car in Jabalpur
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that two people were burnt alive after a speeding dumper allegedly rammed their car, dragged it nearly 500 metres and caused it to burst into flames on the Jabalpur-Mandla highway in Madhya Pradesh.
Four family members found dead in Maharashtra village
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that four members of a family were found dead in Tivli village in Maharashtra's Washim district. Officials said the husband died by hanging, while his wife, son and daughter allegedly died after jumping into a well.
Jabalpur families clash after marriage refusal
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that a clash broke out between two families in Jabalpur after a marriage refusal, leading to vehicles being burnt and people fighting with sticks. The incident triggered police action and local tension.
Army drops colonial-era dress traditions
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported that the Indian Army has dropped some colonial-era dress traditions and introduced bandi jackets in a new uniform code. The change is part of an effort to align ceremonial and formal wear with Indian identity.
Delhi restaurant fire triggers LPG cylinder blasts
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that a fire at Punjabi Tadka restaurant in Delhi's Kalkaji triggered three LPG cylinder blasts. A 75-year-old woman was rescued as emergency teams responded to the blaze.
Masked men shoot pharmacy cashier in Chandigarh
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that masked men riddled a pharmacy cashier with 13 rounds in daylight in Chandigarh. The killing triggered a police investigation into the attackers, motive and any wider criminal links.
Woman government staffer stabbed in Palghar
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that 27-year-old government employee Snehal Sawant was critically injured after a colleague attacked her with a sickle in Maharashtra's Palghar. Police said the accused, court peon Amol Mule, is on the run.
Conman groom accused of duping 25 women arrested
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Mira Bhayandar Crime Branch arrested a man accused of duping more than 25 women of crores of rupees on the pretext of marriage. Police said he posed as unmarried and targeted vulnerable women through matrimonial sites and newspaper ads.
Hyderabad rider filmed with laptop on bike tank
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that a viral video showed a Hyderabad man riding a motorcycle with an open laptop balanced on the fuel tank near Hitex Kaman in the Madhapur IT corridor. The clip sparked debate over work culture and road safety.
Hyderabad techie dies after jump with infant
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that 37-year-old Isha Sahu died after allegedly jumping from the sixth floor of a Hyderabad apartment while carrying her six-month-old baby. The infant survived with minor injuries after landing on a protective fence before hitting the ground.
Fake brigadier arrested after Army sting
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported that 21-year-old Aryan Verma was arrested in Shahjahanpur after allegedly posing as an Indian Army brigadier. Army authorities had tracked him since April after inputs that he was frequently seen in ceremonial uniform.
PM Modi leaves for France and Slovakia visit
PM IndiaArchived
PM Modi said he would visit France and Slovakia from June 13 to 18 at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Robert Fico. He will attend the G7 Summit in Evian and hold bilateral discussions during the European tour.
DRDO tests multi-layer ballistic missile defence
PIBArchived
A PIB release reported that DRDO successfully conducted three consecutive flight tests on June 10 and 11 to demonstrate a multi-layered defence system against long-range ballistic missiles. The tests were aimed at validating layered interception capability.
IAF AN-32 crashes while landing in Jorhat
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported that an Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while trying to land at the Jorhat airfield in Assam. Initial reports said the pilot was feared dead, while officials said losses were still being ascertained.
Mother arrested in six-year-old Bengaluru child's murder
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Kadugodi police arrested advocate P Priyanka, mother of six-year-old Vennela, in connection with the child's murder. Police had earlier arrested Priyanka's live-in partner G M Mohan after the father's complaint triggered a deeper probe.
India and France eye deeper defence ties
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
The Telegraph reported that India and France are poised to deepen defence cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's France visit. Talks are expected to cover maritime combat capability, submarine projects and fighter jet cooperation amid growing contestation in key mariti
Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai appointed Military Adviser to NSCS
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, currently Deputy Chief of the Army, has been appointed Military Adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat. It is the first time a serving military officer has been appointed to the role.
Bodies of two Naga hostages identified
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that the bodies of two Naga pastors, among six Naga villagers allegedly abducted and killed by armed Kuki groups in Manipur, have been identified. Family members identified them at the JNIMS mortuary, while four bodies remained difficult to identify due to muti
Kerala model held with Rs 12 crore cannabis haul
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported that Harsha Sunny, a Kerala model and beauty contest runner-up, was arrested at Mumbai airport after arriving from Bangkok. Search-backed reports said customs officials found 12 vacuum-sealed packets containing over 11 kg of hydroponic cannabis worth abou
Pune TCS engineer dies by suicide
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that 48-year-old TCS engineer Amit Abhay Brahme died by suicide in Pune, leaving a note alleging workplace harassment. Police found a two-page note and filed an abetment to suicide case against three employees named by him.India summons US diplomat over Oman ship strikes
ReutersArchived
Reuters reported that India summoned a senior US diplomat for the second time to protest American strikes on commercial vessels off Oman. The diplomatic protest followed attacks on ships carrying Indian crew members, including the Settebello strike that killed three Indian seafar
AAIB issues interim AI171 crash probe statement
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau issued an interim statement on the Ahmedabad AI171 crash investigation on the first anniversary of the disaster. The agency said significant progress had been made but did not give a deadline for the final report.
Ex-J&K top cop attacks Pakistan over PoJK
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that former Jammu and Kashmir DGP SP Vaid accused Pakistan of treating terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar with VVIP protection while targeting civil society leaders in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Kerala plans private sponsorship for KSRTC buses
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Kerala plans a sponsorship model allowing individuals, companies and entities to sponsor KSRTC buses and display branding. Transport Minister CP John said the aim is to increase fleet strength without adding financial strain to the corporation.
Stone thrown at Shatabdi with Bhagwat onboard
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that a stone was thrown at a coach of the Lucknow-Delhi Shatabdi Express near Firozabad while RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was on board. Police said Bhagwat, who boarded the E1 coach in Kanpur, is safe.
BBC names Indian sailors killed in US strike
BBCArchived
BBC reported that three Indian sailors died after the US military struck the MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. India's shipping ministry identified them as cadet Aditya Sharma, fitter Shivanand Chaurashiya and chief engineer Patnala Suresh.
Jaishankar defends India's Russian oil purchases
Deccan HeraldArchived
Deccan Herald reported that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar pushed back against criticism of India's Russian oil purchases, saying India buys oil based on cost and availability. He said global energy disruption after the Ukraine war and sanctions pushed India in that direc
Three family members killed in Delhi fire
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that three members of a family were killed and two others critically injured after a fire broke out in a five-storey residential building in southeast Delhi's Govindpuri area. Police said eight occupants were rescued and taken to hospitals.
ATM trap scam drains two Mumbai accounts
Mid-DayArchived
Mid-Day reported that two Mumbai residents lost a combined Rs 89,500 in separate ATM card-trapping incidents. Police are probing whether a gang tampered with card slots using thin strips or trapping devices before withdrawing money from the victims' accounts.
India protests US strikes on ships with Indian crews
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that India said three merchant vessels carrying Indian crew members were attacked by the US Navy off Oman in four days. The strikes killed three Indians on the Settebello, while Indian crews on Marivex and Jalveer were rescued or reported safe.
Rs 547 crore hub planned at AI171 crash site
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Gujarat has announced a Rs 547 crore redevelopment plan for the Ahmedabad campus damaged when Air India flight AI171 crashed into student hostel and mess buildings in 2025. The crash killed 260 people and destroyed key campus facilities.
Indian seafarer deaths spark fury over US strike
CNNArchived
CNN reported that three Indian seafarers were killed when US forces struck the Palau-flagged tanker M/T Settebello in the Sea of Oman. The tanker was carrying Iranian oil, and the US said the crew failed to comply with blockade instructions.
Centre exempts higher ethanol blends from duty
NDTVArchived
The government exempted ethanol-blended petrol grades E22, E25, E27 and E30 from central excise duty to avoid double taxation. The exemption applies when excise duty has already been paid on petrol and GST has been paid on ethanol used for blending.ED arrests Raj Kesireddy in AP liquor scam
The HinduArchived
The Enforcement Directorate arrested Raj Kesireddy, a key accused in the alleged Rs 3,200 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, from his Nanakramguda residence. The agency also searched multiple properties linked to him and six other accused in Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh.
India expected in Hormuz security talks
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that France expects India to be among countries invited to join a multinational initiative to secure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The issue is expected to be discussed when Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets French President Emmanuel Macron atAditya Sharma's father calls ship strike a war crime
NDTVArchived
Rajesh Sharma, father of 23-year-old deck cadet Aditya Sharma killed in the US strike on MT Settebello off Oman, called the attack a war crime and urged India to take a strong stand. Aditya had messaged his father that he was fine about an hour before the attack.
Indian Army receives 106 jet-powered drones
NDTVArchived
The Indian Army has received 106 made-in-India jet-powered kamikaze drones from SMPP, including 100 operational Peacekeeper (Agniveg) systems and six training units. The drones are designed for long-range precision strikes against high-value targets deep inside hostile territory.
India condemns attacks on Gulf vessels
NDTVArchived
India strongly condemned recent attacks on tankers manned by Indian seafarers in the Gulf, calling the incidents deeply worrisome and demanding they end immediately. The Shipping Ministry said three vessels with Indian sailors have been attacked since June 8.
MEA summons US diplomat after Oman vessel attack
NDTV ProfitArchived
India summoned Jason Meeks, Chargé d'Affaires of the US embassy, after an attack on the Indian-flagged commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman. The ship had 24 Indian crew members onboard; 21 were rescued and three remain missing.
Modi says India in mission mode for semiconductors
NDTV ProfitArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is pursuing a mission-mode approach to build domestic capabilities in critical minerals and semiconductors. He said the country cannot remain dependent on foreign nations in areas linked to economic and strategic security.
Tharoor says India is costlier than Thailand for tourists
NDTV ProfitArchived
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said it is ironic that Thailand is cheaper for tourists than India despite having higher per capita income. He noted that India recorded 9.95 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2024, compared with more than 35.5 million international visitors to Thaila
Delhi traffic cop injured after SUV hit
NDTVArchived
A traffic policeman was hospitalised after a black SUV allegedly tried to run over traffic personnel in Delhi's New Friends Colony. CCTV footage showed the vehicle hitting Head Constable Rahul near the Sarai Julena red light before fleeing the scene.
