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Kerala toddler's death exposes alleged month-long abuse
NDTVArchived
Kerala police arrested 21-year-old Akhila and her live-in partner Ashkar after the death of one-and-a-half-year-old Arshid in Panavoor near Thiruvananthapuram. NDTV reported that the post-mortem found internal bleeding from sustained beatings, while investigators documented 51 in
India moves ahead on 114 more Rafale fighters
NDTVArchived
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh is on a four-day France visit as India advances a plan to buy 114 Rafale fighters, NDTV reported. Defence Ministry sources said India has sent an official proposal to France, whose response on pricing, production capacity and logistics support i
Student who flagged CBSE OSM tender appears before MPs
NDTVArchived
Sarthak Sidhant, the 18-year-old who alleged irregularities in CBSE's On-Screen Marking tender, presented his findings to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, NDTV reported. The panel, chaired by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh, is reviewing the OSM system's rollout, te
Prime music benefits shift toward paid upgrade
Gadgets 360Archived
The Unlimited tier offers more than 100 million songs and podcasts, ad-free streaming, HD and Ultra HD audio, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos and offline listening. Amazon also plans a free, ad-supported Music tier in India. The change mirrors Prime Video's ad strategy, where users pa
UK MP reads survivor testimonies on grooming gangs
NDTVArchived
British MP Rupert Lowe used a Parliament speech to read survivor testimonies from his private inquiry into group-based child sexual exploitation, NDTV reported. The accounts described organised abuse, intimidation, alleged police misconduct and institutional failures across the U
CBSE portal hit by 1.5 million requests in minutes
NDTVArchived
CBSE said its re-evaluation and verification portal remained operational despite multiple cyberattack attempts on its first application day, NDTV reported. The board said a denial-of-service attempt generated nearly 1.5 million hits in less than two minutes, alongside more than o
Courtroom exchange turns tense in Bhopal hearing
NDTVArchived
The hearing saw Giribala Singh argue her own case and allege that Twisha Sharma's counsel assaulted Samarth inside the Jabalpur High Court premises. Counsel Anurag Srivastava asked for CCTV footage and questioned how Samarth, allegedly evading arrest with a Rs 30,000 reward, foun
UN warns countries to prepare for El Nino
The GuardianArchived
The UN's World Meteorological Organization warned that El Nino conditions are likely to develop between June and August 2026, according to reports citing the agency's update. Forecast models put the chance near 80 percent, with probabilities of continuation into November near or
Sensex snaps four-day loss streak on IT rally
The HinduArchived
Indian stock markets rebounded on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex rising 382.50 points, or 0.52 percent, to close at 74,649.84, The Hindu reported. The NSE Nifty gained 100.95 points to end at 23,483.55. TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech and Tech Mahindra led a strong rally in information tech
Oil prices ease as markets watch Iran talks
The HinduArchived
Oil prices fell on Tuesday after sharp gains in the previous session as traders weighed mixed signals on US-Iran talks, The Hindu reported. Brent crude futures dropped 75 cents, or 0.79 percent, to $94.23 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate fell 85 cents, or 0.92 percent, toSalman Khan sends notice over black buck film
ETLegalWorldArchived
Salman Khan issued a legal notice seeking to halt development of a film allegedly inspired by his black buck poaching case, ETLegalWorld reported. The proposed film, tentatively titled Kala Hiran, was addressed in a cease-and-desist notice to casting director Akshay Pandey, with
Producer challenges film-body ban after Don 3 row
iDivaArchived
Veteran producer T.P. Aggarwal has moved court against film bodies FWICE and IMPPA after controversy over a proposed ban linked to Ranveer Singh and Don 3, iDiva reported. The article said Aggarwal's petition argues that no association can blackmail or restrict professional work
Webb finds 3I/ATLAS unlike Solar System comets
BBC Sky at Night MagazineArchived
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope observed interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in December 2025 after its close pass of the Sun, BBC Sky at Night Magazine reported. Scientists said Webb's mid-infrared chemical fingerprint showed the comet formed in a distant galactic environment differen
Daraxonrasib data lifts pancreatic cancer hopes
Clinical Trials ArenaArchived
Revolution Medicines presented Phase III RASolute 302 data for oral RAS(ON) inhibitor daraxonrasib at ASCO 2026, Clinical Trials Arena reported. In previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer, median overall survival reached 13.2 months versus 6.7 months with chemotherapy, wh
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's endorsement fee doubles
NDTV SportsArchived
After a record IPL 2026 season, 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has nearly doubled his endorsement fee, NDTV Sports reported. Sources said he charged around Rs 1 crore per deal before the tournament but is now seeking Rs 1.5 crore to Rs 2 crore after winn
Mumbai creator alleges Uber driver assault over toll
NDTVArchived
Mumbai digital creator Shivanii alleged that an Uber driver assaulted and threatened her after she refused to pay an extra Rs 40 toll charge in cash, NDTV reported. She said the app fare for her Mahalaxmi-to-Nerul ride had already updated from Rs 460 to Rs 501, which she paid thr
Health Ministry says no Ebola case reported in India
Akashvani NewsArchived
The Union Health Ministry said no Ebola Virus Disease case has been reported in India so far, Akashvani News reported. The ministry advised anyone who travelled from or transited through an Ebola-affected country in the past 21 days and develops symptoms such as fever, headache,
India tightens registration timeline for longer stays
India TodayArchived
India amended the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025, requiring foreigners who want to stay beyond 180 days to register before their visa period expires. India Today reported that the change is meant to strengthen oversight of foreign nationals, while also updating responsibi
Hyderabad minor dies by suicide, note recovered
The Siasat DailyArchived
A minor girl allegedly died by suicide in Hyderabad's Saidabad area, The Siasat Daily reported. Family members said she had been facing harassment from a youth in the same locality and was under emotional distress. Police registered a case after a complaint and are examining a ha
Mamata Banerjee vows protest despite permission row
Hindustan TimesArchived
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee planned a Kolkata protest at Rani Rashmoni Avenue over alleged attacks on party leaders, including Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee, and the Railways' hawker eviction drive. Hindustan Times reported she said the demonstration would co
Five new judges sworn into Supreme Court
LiveLawArchived
Five newly appointed judges took oath in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, LiveLaw reported, moving the court closer to its sanctioned strength of 38 judges. Chief Justice Surya Kant administered the oath to Justices Sheel Nagu, Shree Chandrashekhar, Sanjeev Sachdeva, Arun Palli and
Telangana announces medals for 632 personnel
The New Indian ExpressArchived
Telangana announced Formation Day medals for 632 personnel from the Police Department, Vigilance, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Special Protection Force and Fire Services. The New Indian Express reported the honours recognise distinguished service and bravery. Additional SP D. Pratap w
Northeast security drives India's Myanmar policy
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
India's statement stressed Myanmar's importance for Northeast security, border communities and connectivity to Southeast Asia. Misri said Modi flagged Indian insurgent groups operating near the border, and Myanmar assured that its territory would not be used against India. The ci
Netanyahu says Israel may attack Beirut
The WireArchived
A threat to attack Beirut carries consequences far beyond military signalling because civilians, hospitals, ports and fragile Lebanese politics are all exposed. The immediate need is verifiable restraint by armed actors and pressure on diplomacy. What channel can reduce Hezbollah
Iowa gunman kills six relatives, then himself
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
A gunman killed six family members and then himself in Muscatine, Iowa, The Telegraph reported, citing Reuters and police. Officers responding to gunfire found four victims inside a residence, later found two more at nearby locations, and identified the suspect as 52-year-old Rya
Ukraine says hundreds of drones and missiles launched
BBCArchived
Ukraine's air force said Russia launched more than 700 drones and missiles overnight, with 642 shot down. Kyiv reported fires near a petrol station, construction site, apartment blocks and houses, while Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia also came under attack. Moscow said the strikes resp)
Islamabad orders markets to shut by 8 pm
FirstpostArchived
Islamabad's district administration restored early business closures from June 1, Firstpost reported. Markets, shops and malls must close by 8 pm, while restaurants, grocery stores, bakeries and food outlets can operate until 10 pm. The order revives Covid-era timings as Pakistan
Beaufort's ridge makes it a military prize
The HinduArchived
Beaufort Castle overlooks southern Lebanon, northern Israel and the Litani River valley, making it strategically valuable. The 12th-century Crusader fortress was captured by Saladin, later held by multiple empires, used by the PLO in the 1970s and captured by Israel in 1982 befor
Sensex and Nifty decline in early trade
The HinduArchived
Indian equity benchmarks declined in early trade on Tuesday as investors watched repeated setbacks in US-Iran talks, The Hindu reported. The BSE Sensex fell 296.19 points to 73,971.30, while the NSE Nifty dropped 103.30 points to 23,272.25. Foreign institutional selling also weig
ED searches Vedanta offices in Mumbai and Delhi
MoneycontrolArchived
The Enforcement Directorate conducted search operations at Vedanta offices in Mumbai and Delhi, Moneycontrol reported, citing CNBC-TV18. Sources said the searches were linked to royalty payments made by Vedanta to its parent company. Officials said the action was under the Foreig
Coca-Cola plans listing for Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings
The Economic TimesArchived
Coca-Cola is exploring a public listing in India for Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings, parent of bottler Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, The Economic Times reported. The potential listing is expected in 2027 on the BSE and NSE, subject to market conditions and approvals, with Rothschi
Infosys and TCS lead Nifty IT rally
MoneycontrolArchived
Infosys and TCS shares jumped as much as 6 percent while the Nifty IT index rallied 4.5 percent, Moneycontrol reported. The move followed a global rebound in software stocks as investors reassessed earlier worries that artificial intelligence would disrupt technology business mod
Lalit Modi defends Sushmita Sen against trolling
NDTVArchived
Lalit Modi defended Sushmita Sen against old gold-digger allegations in a Humans of Bombay interview, NDTV reported. He said their relationship was never about money and described Sen as wealthy, self-made and independent. Modi joked that he was like a kept boyfriend because she
Praggnanandhaa bounces back with classical win
ChessBaseArchived
Praggnanandhaa scored the only decisive classical victory of the round, beating Firouzja 3-0 in the scoring system. ChessBase noted he built a clock advantage before the position sharpened and found the tactical 35.Ra1 resource. Carlsen drew Vincent Keymer in classical play and h
CEPI funds Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine work
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
Global health organisation CEPI will provide roughly $60 million to Moderna and two other groups to accelerate vaccines against Ebola Bundibugyo, The Telegraph reported, citing Reuters. The virus has affected eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with 282 confirmed Con
French study profiles high antibiotic prescribers
European Medical JournalArchived
A European Medical Journal abstract analysed antibiotic prescribing by 1,936 general practitioners in France's Centre-Val de Loire region during 2023 and 2024. Using the French National Health Data System, researchers found antibiotics were prescribed in 10.1 percent of 15 millio
JoSAA counselling begins for IIT and NIT admissions
India TodayArchived
JoSAA counselling began on June 2 after JEE Advanced 2026 results, India Today reported. The process opens admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs and other government-funded technical institutes through josaa.nic.in. Counselling will be conducted in five seat allotment rounds, while Arc
Chinese firm builds AI tool to predict dissent risk
NDTVArchived
Chinese company Geedge Networks is developing AI technology that analyses location data and internet use to identify citizens who may criticise the government, NDTV reported, citing leaked documents and the New York Times. Vanderbilt researchers said the tool would generate profi
Delhi raises crop-loss compensation to Rs 75,000 per hectare
NDTVArchived
Delhi's Cabinet approved enhanced crop-loss compensation of Rs 75,000 per hectare for farmers affected by heavy rainfall and waterlogging during the 2025 monsoon. Nearly 10,000 farmers are expected to receive relief, with the government clearing Rs 33.32 crore for disbursal after
Mumbai police search for man after wife's body found
NDTVArchived
Mumbai police launched a search for 65-year-old Pratap Baskoti after his wife Ragini Sonu Savardekar, 63, was found dead inside an iron bed at their Goregaon home. Neighbours alerted relatives after a foul smell came from the locked room, days after Baskoti left keys with them in
Tribal customs complicate UCC drafting in Madhya Pradesh
NDTVArchived
The biggest challenge may come from Madhya Pradesh's tribal communities, which form nearly 21 percent of the population and influence 47 reserved Assembly constituencies. Practices such as Dapa bride price and Bhageli or Lamsena marriages differ from mainstream family-law framewo
Five-year-old dies in Jodhpur toy train accident
NDTVArchived
A five-year-old girl, Anayra, died after allegedly falling from a toy train at Jodhpur's Mandore Garden around 6 pm on Sunday. Police said she suffered fatal injuries after a wheel passed over her. Her father's complaint accuses the train operator of negligence, and a case has be
Delhi reshuffles staff in health procurement agency
NDTVArchived
The Delhi government transferred more than 40 personnel linked to the Central Procurement Agency, which buys medicines, medical equipment, and essential healthcare materials for government facilities. The Chief Minister's Office said the reshuffle is part of restructuring meant t
Ukraine refinery strikes pressure Russian fuel market
NDTVArchived
Kyiv has stepped up attacks on Russian energy infrastructure in recent weeks, hitting facilities as far as the Urals. The damage is hard to assess, but repeated fires and fuel restrictions show pressure inside Russia's oil system. Moscow had already restricted car-fuel exports be
PDP leader Talib Hussain arrested in Jammu
NDTVArchived
People's Democratic Party leader Talib Hussain was arrested for allegedly throwing stones at police in Bandi Ragoda, Bagh-e-Bahu, Jammu. Police said tension flared during an unauthorised protest against demolition of illegal structures on state land in Sidhra, and an FIR was regi
Gautam Adani meets 17 startup founders
NDTVArchived
Gautam Adani said he met 17 startup founders from the Griffin Founders collective, many working at the frontiers of deep tech. In a social media post, he said the next India would be built across founders, infrastructure, capital, energy, logistics, AI, space, and talent, not in
CBI uses 80-kg dummy in Twisha Sharma reconstruction
NDTVArchived
The CBI recreated the night of actress-model Twisha Sharma's death at her Bhopal residence using an 80-kg dummy weighted with sand and iron dumbbells. Investigators brought accused husband Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh to test whether their account of lowering th
Guwahati police bust IPL betting racket during final
NDTVArchived
Guwahati police busted an IPL betting racket during the final between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans, arresting eight people including alleged mastermind Alok Jain. DCP Central Shambhavi Mishra said officers caught the group red-handed during live gambling and tha
Trinamool faces split buzz after MLA expulsions
NDTVArchived
Speculation about a new Trinamool Congress without Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee has surfaced after the expulsion of MLAs Ritabrata Bandopadhyay and Sandipan Saha. NDTV reported that around 60 of 80 Trinamool MLAs missed a scheduled meeting at Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat h
Auger-Aliassime reaches first French Open quarterfinal
Deccan ChronicleArchived
Fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Alejandro Tabilo 6-3, 7-5, 6-1 to reach the French Open quarterfinals for the first time. The Canadian finished in two hours and eight minutes after spending more than 11 hours across his first three matches during the opening-week heatw
