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Delhi High Court denies bail to Ashok Kumar Pal
NDTVArchived
The Delhi High Court rejected regular and interim bail applications filed by Ashok Kumar Pal, former CFO of Reliance Power, in a money laundering case linked to an alleged forged bank guarantee of Rs 68.20 crore submitted to SECI for a tender.
Delhi fire toll rises to 23
NDTVArchived
The death count from the Malviya Nagar hotel fire in south Delhi rose to 23 after a Bangladeshi woman died during treatment. She had suffered severe burn injuries in the blaze at Flourish Stays Bed and Breakfast in Hauz Rani on June 4.
Nepal says Indian mango imports continue
NDTVArchived
India's Agriculture Ministry dismissed reports that Nepal had banned or suspended Indian mango imports, calling them factually incorrect and misleading. Nepal's Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre clarified that imports continue if prescribed phytosanitary requiremen
Six Naga hostages found dead in Manipur
NDTVArchived
The United Naga Council condemned the recovery of the bodies of six Naga hostages in Manipur, calling the killings a gross violation of human rights and dignity. The hostages had allegedly been taken by Leilon Vaiphei villagers and KNF(P) militants on May 13 amid conflict between
Pune Municipal Corporation evacuated after threat
NDTV ProfitArchived
Pune Municipal Corporation headquarters and the mayor's office were evacuated after a bomb threat was received by email. Police cordoned off the area, restricted public entry and began searches with the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad and a dog squad.
Karnataka High Court holds BSNL liable
NDTVArchived
The Karnataka High Court ordered BSNL to pay more than Rs 55 lakh to Sri Basaveshwara Pattana Sahakara Bank after a duplicate SIM was issued without proper verification. Cybercriminals used the SIM swap to intercept OTPs and steal Rs 87.7 lakh through unauthorised transfers in 20
Cabinet approves Rs 4,703 crore projects
NDTV ProfitArchived
The Union Cabinet approved projects worth Rs 4,703 crore, including Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A and central government office and residential complexes in Amaravati. The Ahmedabad Metro extension alone has a proposed outlay of Rs 2,169 crore.
Kerala to offer free bus travel for women
NDTVArchived
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced that women will be allowed to travel free on ordinary KSRTC buses from June 15. The scheme has no age restrictions and will be implemented first on ordinary services as part of a welfare promise.
Ex-judge Giribala Singh arrested by CBI
NDTVArchived
The CBI arrested Giribala Singh, a retired judge and mother-in-law of Twisha Sharma, in Bhopal after questioning her for several hours. The arrest came a day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled her anticipatory bail in the case linked to Twisha Sharma's death at her mar
DDA says 70 percent drain desilting complete
NDTVArchived
The Delhi Development Authority said nearly 70 percent of desilting work in stormwater drains under its jurisdiction has been completed, with the rest targeted by June 15. Officials said work covers 69 kilometres of drains in Narela and 192 kilometres in Dwarka to reduce monsoon
Mumbai tanker strike ends after government talks
NDTV ProfitArchived
Mumbai's private water tanker operators called off their strike after meetings with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Mumbai suburban collector, and BMC officials. The association said talks were successful and confirmed the strike had been withdrawn. Tanker servi
Lavender farming transforms Bhaderwah economy
NDTVArchived
Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district is shifting from a past associated with militancy to lavender cultivation, tourism, and new farm income. Farmers who once depended on maize or barren land now sell lavender oil to domestic and international buyers. Locals say the cro
Eight killed in Jaipur cracker godown fire
NDTVArchived
Eight people died after a blast and fire at an alleged illegal firecracker godown in Jaipur's Khoh Nagoriyan area on Tuesday morning. Officials said the blaze erupted in a small house in Ayesha Nagar Talai colony where firecrackers were allegedly stored. Seven victims were identi
India ranks fifth in global military spending
NDTVArchived
India was the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025 with expenditure of $92.1 billion, according to SIPRI Yearbook 2026. The report said India’s spending rose 8.9 percent year-on-year. The US remained first at $954 billion, followed by China at $336 billion and Russia at
Karnataka man murdered after birthday party invite
NDTVArchived
A 24-year-old man named Basanagouda was allegedly murdered after being invited to a birthday party near a canal at Moka in Karnataka's Ballari district. Police said he was strangled with a rope and the accused allegedly tried to burn the body.
24 Indian seafarers rescued from tanker off Oman
NDTVArchived
Twenty-four Indian seafarers were safely evacuated from the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex after it caught fire off the coast of Oman. Images showed crew members being lifted by helicopter as smoke rose from the vessel.
Telangana village chooses government schools
NDTVArchived
Residents of Babapur village in Telangana's Nirmal district passed a resolution to send all children to government schools instead of private institutions. The decision followed village meetings on education and community development.
Trinamool rebel Satabdi Roy says Mamata changed
NDTVArchived
Trinamool Congress MP Satabdi Roy told NDTV that Mamata Banerjee had changed in recent years and cited lack of access to leadership as a reason for rebellion. Roy is among a group of MPs who have indicated support for the NDA.
IAEA chief backs India's Shanti Act
NDTVArchived
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi described India's Shanti Act as very positive and endorsed the country's nuclear expansion plans. India is targeting about 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 as part of its long-term energy strategy.
Rongmei Naga villager killed in Manipur suspected insurgent attack
NDTVArchived
A 58-year-old Rongmei Naga villager, Chungjanglung Panmei, was killed in a suspected insurgent attack in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. Police said attackers opened fire on a group collecting firewood, and Panmei's body was recovered from the forest.
UP Police prevent suicide after Meta alert over Instagram post
NDTVArchived
Meerut Police saved a 25-year-old man's life after Meta flagged an Instagram post indicating possible self-harm. Police reached him within eight minutes, found him in critical condition and helped get him admitted to a hospital.
Disbanded Tripura groups announce 72-hour blockade
NDTVArchived
Former members of the disbanded NLFT and ATTF announced a 72-hour statewide blockade in Tripura from June 12. The surrendered cadres alleged delays in implementing commitments made under a tripartite rehabilitation agreement.
Bhagwant Mann hands appointment letters to 355 employees
NDTVArchived
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann handed appointment letters to 355 employees newly recruited to different government departments. He said his government has provided 67,037 government jobs on merit without corruption, nepotism or favouritism.
Zojila Tunnel nears completion to boost Ladakh connectivity
NDTVArchived
India's longest and most strategic road tunnel, the Zojila Tunnel, is nearing completion, with the final blast set to be carried out by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. The tunnel will provide year-round access between Ladakh and the rest of India.
Senior lawyer alleges accessibility lapses at Madras Club
NDTVArchived
Senior lawyer and mediator Sriram Panchu filed a complaint against Madras Club after he allegedly fell on an uneven pathway while leaving the poolside cafe. Panchu, who is polio-affected and uses mobility aids, said the route available to him was broken and unsafe.
Four Bengal migrant workers caught with 35 kg marijuana in Kerala
NDTVArchived
Police seized 35 kg of marijuana and arrested four migrant workers from West Bengal in Kerala's Perumbavoor. The arrests were made under Operation Toofan after police intercepted autorickshaws carrying travel bags with the contraband.
Bangladeshi woman alleges assault by in-laws in Bengal
NDTVArchived
A Bangladeshi woman living in West Bengal alleged that her husband and father-in-law assaulted her and abandoned her unconscious near relatives in Nadia district. Riya Sharma came to India on a medical visa, which has since expired, leaving her unable to easily return to Banglade
Rs 3.57 crore hydroponic ganja seized at Bengaluru airport
NDTVArchived
Customs officials arrested a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport after allegedly finding 10.20 kg of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 3.57 crore in checked-in baggage. The seizure took place on June 5.
Retired government employee loses Rs 87 lakh in digital arrest scam
NDTV ProfitArchived
An 85-year-old retired central government employee in Nagpur was allegedly cheated of around Rs 87 lakh by fraudsters posing as Enforcement Directorate officers. The scammers used calls, WhatsApp messages, video calls and forged documents to threaten him with arrest.
One dead after BEST bus rams vehicles in Mumbai
NDTVArchived
One person died and another was critically injured after a BEST bus rammed five vehicles near Dadar railway station during traffic hours. The bus hit a two-wheeler, an electric bike, an electric car, a taxi and a Baleno car.
3,000 police guard Jaipur anti-encroachment drive
NDTVArchived
Jaipur authorities deployed around 3,000 police personnel, cut internet services and used drone surveillance during an anti-encroachment drive in Jagatpura. The operation aims to widen a road near Nandpuri Underpass from 25-30 feet to the designated 80 feet.
Karnataka minor accused of killing father and sister
NDTVArchived
A minor boy allegedly stabbed his father, mother and elder sister at their home in Karnataka's Koppal district after a dispute. His sister died at the scene, his father later died at VIMS Hospital in Ballari, and his mother remains critically injured.
Two Dalit men allegedly stripped and paraded in Punjab
NDTVArchived
Two young men were allegedly tied, assaulted, stripped and paraded through a village in Punjab's Sri Muktsar Sahib district after accusations of mobile phone theft. Their families said they belonged to the Dalit community and were also subjected to caste-based abuse.
CJI Surya Kant says India is building Swadeshi jurisprudence
NDTV ProfitArchived
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the Supreme Court has treated technology as an aid to human reasoning, not a substitute for judicial thought. Speaking at Oxford, he said emphasis is being placed on developing distinctly Indian or Swadeshi jurisprudence.
Tear gas fired during Naga women's protest in Manipur
NDTVArchived
Tension flared in Ukhrul district after security personnel reportedly fired tear gas shells during a protest by Naga women against an Assam Rifles outpost at New Heaven. Local organisations claim the post was established without consent from the Shokvao Village authority.
Missing Sikkim family found dead in Teesta River
NDTVArchived
Four Sikkim residents, including a five-year-old child, were found dead inside a vehicle recovered from the Teesta River along NH-10 after a two-day search. The family had gone missing while travelling from Gangtok to Siliguri, with their last known location traced near Rambi.
MM Naravane calls Pakistan a courier in US-Iran talks
NDTVArchived
Former Army chief General MM Naravane said Pakistan is not a real interlocutor in US-Iran talks and is only acting as a courier service. His comments came as Pakistan has tried to project itself as a mediator in the conflict.
Mumbai tanker operators announce indefinite service suspension
NDTV ProfitArchived
The Mumbai Water Tanker Association announced an indefinite suspension of tanker services from midnight on June 7. The association cited selective and stringent implementation of Central Ground Water Authority rules in the Mumbai Division as the reason.
Tibetan monk reportedly detained again by Chinese authorities
NDTVArchived
Tibetan monk Jamyang Tashi has reportedly been detained again by Chinese authorities in Sangchu County, according to Tibet Watch cited by Phayul. He had been released only two months earlier after a six-month detention linked to alleged contact with Tibetans in exile.
Punjab man arrested for killing lover's daughter
NDTVArchived
Punjab Police arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly murdering the 15-year-old daughter of a woman he was in a relationship with. Police said he strangled the girl, put her body in a suitcase and burned it in a forest area in Hoshiarpur district.
Greater Noida man dies after allegedly stabbing mother
NDTVArchived
A 21-year-old man in Greater Noida allegedly stabbed his mother after an altercation and then jumped from the fifth floor of a building, police said. He was taken to a hospital and declared dead, while his mother is undergoing treatment.
US deported 1,076 Indians in 2026
NDTV ProfitArchived
The United States has deported 1,076 Indian nationals so far in 2026, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. The number compares with 3,567 deportations last year. Those deported include people with undocumented status and visa violations, NDTV Profit rep
India-Sweden ties upgraded after Modi visit
NDTVArchived
Swedish Ambassador Jan Thesleff told NDTV that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sweden upgraded bilateral ties into a strategic collaboration supported by a 2026-2030 joint action plan. He said India and Sweden aim to double trade, investments, Swedish companies in India a
Tata Trusts deny NRTT share-transfer claims
NDTVArchived
Tata Trusts rejected allegations over a 1989 share transfer by the Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust to the late Naval H Tata, calling the claims baseless and malafide. The Trusts said the transaction was lawful, backed by consideration, duly stamped and compliant with regulations in for
Moran, Motok groups begin Assam shutdown
NDTVArchived
Normal life was affected in Assam's Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts as Moran and Motok community organisations began a 48-hour shutdown. The protest targets their exclusion from the recently expanded Assam Cabinet and the delay in granting Scheduled Tribe status to the two indig
Indus Treaty suspended until terrorism stops
NDTVArchived
India reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended and in abeyance until Pakistan completely stops cross-border terrorism. The External Affairs Ministry response came after Pakistan criticised India's Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel Project and plans to flush silt from the S
Gurugram man arrested for wife's murder
NDTVArchived
Gurugram Police arrested Narendra Singh for allegedly strangling his wife Kajal Devi with a scarf after seeing her talking on the phone at midnight. Police said the couple's four children were sleeping on the roof at the time. An FIR was filed on the complaint of the victim's sis
CJP, Delhi Police head toward protest standoff
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
The Cockroach Janta Party and Delhi Police appeared headed for confrontation ahead of the group's planned June 6 protest at Jantar Mantar over education-system failures. Police said they had not received any permission request, while CJP leaders said the protest would proceed reg
Nagpur boys steal taps worth Rs 6.5 lakh
NDTVArchived
Two minors and a 38-year-old buyer were detained or arrested after luxury designer taps worth Rs 6.5 lakh were stolen from a Nagpur warehouse, NDTV reported. Police said the boys confessed that they stole the faucets to buy iPhones for their girlfriends, but sold the items for on
Mathura man kills wife, then himself
NDTVArchived
A 27-year-old man allegedly shot dead his wife and then died by suicide in Mathura after an argument over an ongoing court case, police said. The woman, Pokhan, had been living separately and working at a beauty parlour. Police said Mithun reached Mathura while searching for her