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Delhi sub-inspector Himanshu transferred to district lines after viral video showed him slapping woman at hotel
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported June 28 incident in Panchwati Adarsh Nagar during police intervention in late-night dispute between women groups over monetary issues. Departmental inquiry and vigilance probe ordered after CCTV went viral.
IMD said monsoon may advance into northern states in 5-6 days as Delhi recorded warmest morning in two years
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported June 28 favourable conditions for southwest monsoon into parts of Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand Himachal Jammu Kashmir Ladakh and southeast Rajasthan even as Delhi minimum hit 31.1C and maximum 41.8C with feels-like 50.7C.
Police say Siya Goyal's sit-down signal prompted Chetan Chaudhary to push Ketan Agarwal off Lohagad cliff
The Indian ExpressArchived
Indian Express reported June 28 Pune Rural Police believe pre-decided signal kept Siya at distance so victim could not grab her for support during June 18 push. Accused remanded to custody till June 29 as crime scene was recreated Sunday.
BJP president Nitin Nabin urged Telangana cadres to prepare for municipal polls with booth jita toh chunav jita slogan
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported June 28 Nabin addressed booth pramukh sammelan in Hyderabad inaugurating nine district offices virtually from Rangareddy saying party wants politics of development not dynasty and corruption ahead of Greater Hyderabad local body elections.
Ram Temple embezzlement case involves donations to Hindu deity treated as juristic person and minor in law
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported June 28 case raises alleged misappropriation of cash and valuables donated as expression of piety. Judicial decisions from Privy Council era to Padmanabhaswamy and Ramjanmabhoomi rulings hold deity as legal entity capable of holding property.
PM Modi told Seychelles National Assembly Global South and island nations face worst climate change impacts
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported Modi on June 29 said effects are visible on coastlines marine ecosystems and weather patterns and called for climate action guided by fairness responsibility and equity as essence of climate justice during three-day state visit.
Ronaldo's scoreless Colombia draw draws social media reaction
NDTV SportsArchived
Social media users compared Ronaldo to the Homelander character from The Boys, criticising ego and limited impact. HITC reported the nickname spread after a 1-1 opening draw with DR Congo where he finished with a low player rating. At 41, squad role choices matter. When a star's
FIFA bracket analysis gives Argentina clearest path to final
NDTV SportsArchived
With the knockout bracket set, NDTV Sports argued Argentina have the clearest route among top seeds. Lionel Messi's holders meet Cape Verde in the round of 32, then likely Egypt or Australia before heavier tests. FIFA seeding keeps Spain, Argentina, France and England apart until
Passport fees to rise from July 1 after 14-year revision
NDTVArchived
Overseas applicants will pay higher dollar fees, including 125 dollars for a normal 36-page booklet. The revision follows a government clarification that passports are travel documents, not citizenship proof. Students planning fall intake abroad may save by applying before July 1
Mumbai police detain man over poisonous tablets at Muharram procession
NDTVArchived
Mumbai police detained Fayyaz Premji during a Muharram Ashura procession near Rehmatabad Cemetery in Byculla on June 27 after volunteers grew suspicious of capsules he offered as painkillers. Eleven people who consumed them fell ill but recovered. Forensic tests found zinc phosphGreat American State Fair opens US 250th anniversary celebrations
ReutersArchived
The Great American State Fair opened on Washington's National Mall on June 25 for a 16-day run marking the US 250th anniversary. Reuters reported a 110-foot Ferris wheel, state pavilions and food stalls along the Capitol-to-monument promenade. Freedom 250, a White House-backed no
Raj Thackeray questions IPS officer over RSS praise
The HinduArchived
Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal questioned a senior officer praising an unregistered organisation at a platform facing hate-speech FIRs. Thackeray told Patil to resign and join the RSS or BJP if he wished to speak publicly. Service rules expect impartiality fro
EPFO portal and UMANG services resume after upgrade window
LivemintArchived
EPFO suspended online claim submission and passbook access from June 26 through June 29 for a database consolidation and software upgrade. Livemint reported the unified member portal is scheduled to resume around July 1. UMANG app EPFO services face a longer maintenance window un
Israel and Lebanon sign US-brokered framework agreement
Hindustan TimesArchived
Both countries will establish working groups for a comprehensive peace and security agreement and ongoing US-facilitated talks in Washington. Israel declared it has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon. Hezbollah rejected the framework as surrender of sovereignty. When a militia r
UNICEF estimates 680,000 children need aid after Venezuela quakes
UNICEFArchived
UNICEF estimates 1.8 million people, including 680,000 children, need humanitarian assistance after 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24. An estimated 3.9 million children live in affected areas across Caracas and surrounding states. Representative Manuel
Ireland beat India in first-ever win over T20I champions
NDTV SportsArchived
Ireland defeated India by 34 runs in the first T20I in Belfast on June 26, their first win over India in any format. Lorcan Tucker's side made 182 for 9 after being 51 for 4; India were bowled out for 148. Shreyas Iyer lost his first match as full-time T20I captain. Debutants Mat
Police recreate Ketan Agarwal murder scene at Lohagad Fort
News18Archived
Pune rural police took accused Siya Goyal to Lohagad Fort on June 28 to recreate the June 18 fall that killed Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, 26. Co-accused Chetan Chaudhary, 22, will be taken separately. Police allege Agarwal was pushed from the cliff after two earlier visits failed
US strikes Iran again after Panama-flagged tanker attack
NDTVArchived
US Central Command said on June 27 it struck multiple Iranian military targets after a one-way drone hit the Panama-flagged tanker Kiku at 4:30 a.m. ET near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel carried more than 2 million barrels of crude. Trump posted on Truth Social that Tehran may
France records about 1,000 excess deaths during heatwave
NDTVArchived
French health authorities estimate about 1,000 excess deaths during the late-June heatwave, with the elderly and vulnerable hit hardest. Health Minister Stephanie Rist told La Tribune that deaths are above normal for the season. Paris recorded 40.3 degrees Celsius on June 25, its
Iran fires on Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes
The HinduArchived
Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait on June 28 after US airstrikes on surveillance, communications, air defence, drone storage and minelaying sites. CENTCOM said the strikes followed an Iranian drone hit on the Panama-flagged tanker
Six Indian universities enter global top 10 for retractions
India TodayArchived
India Today reported that India's rise in global research rankings is now shadowed by a spike in research paper retractions, with six Indian universities among the world's top 10 for retracted papers. The trend has raised concerns about plagiarism, fake peer review, flawed incent
Trump thanks India for Hyderabad road named after him
The HinduArchived
US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social thanking India after a Hyderabad street adjoining the US Consulate was named Donald Trump Avenue. The plaque was unveiled by US Ambassador Sergio Gor, Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Consul General Laura
Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices up to 70 percent in India
Economic TimesArchived
Apple's latest price hikes on MacBooks, iPads, Apple TV and HomePod products hit India hardest, with Economic Times reporting increases of 14 to 70 percent across models. Analysts attributed the steep jump to a weaker rupee, high import duties, local taxes and global component co
Businessman Vaishak found dead in RR Nagar apartment
The HinduArchived
Bengaluru businessman Vaishak was found dead on June 24 night at actor and former Bigg Boss contestant Krishi Thapanda's R.R. Nagar apartment. Police said he had been staying there for a few days and was alone when the incident occurred. A case of unnatural death has been registe
Bhagirath Choudhary got Rs 99 lakh subsidy for cucumber farm
Indian ExpressArchived
The Indian Express reported that Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary received a Rs 99 lakh subsidy for a cucumber cultivation project in Rajasthan under a National Horticulture Board scheme administered by his own ministry. Choudhary is ex-officio vice-pre
CJP sit-in continues at Jantar Mantar after 20 days
ThePrintArchived
The Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar has thinned from its early crowds but continues with unchanged demands: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and structural education reforms. Founder Abhijeet Dipke remains at the site, while volunteers and
Israel-Lebanon framework sets sequenced security process
Al JazeeraArchived
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework after four days of talks in Washington. The deal calls for Lebanon's army to restore sovereign authority pending verified disarmament of non-state armed groups, but it does not mandate immediate Israeli withdrawal from occupied so
Mittal relatives questioned in Pune fiance murder probe
NDTVArchived
Narendra and Renu Mittal, relatives who helped arrange Siya Goyal's marriage with Ketan Agarwal, appeared before police in the murder probe. They said they never expected Siya could be involved in killing her fiance with her alleged lover Chetan Chaudhury and claimed their role w
UN maritime agency pauses Hormuz ship evacuations
APArchived
The International Maritime Organization paused an effort to evacuate stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was hit by a projectile off Oman. AP reported a US official said the merchant vessel Ever Lovely was struck by an Iranian Revolutionary Guard drone, whi
Ceasefire credibility now depends on visible enforcement
The HinduArchived
The same live updates reported Iran-US accusations, Bahrain's drone allegation, a tanker hit in Hormuz and renewed Lebanon strikes. Agreements are multiplying, but citizens see violations first. What monitoring mechanism can make ceasefires legible on the ground before each side
Anthropic H-1B filings show base pay up to $1.38 million
NDTVArchived
Federal H-1B filings cited by Business Insider show Anthropic paid two employees listed as Member of Technical Staff base salaries of $1.12 million and $1.38 million. NDTV reported the range in rupee terms as reaching about Rs 13 crore, excluding bonuses and equity that often for
Oracle cuts about 500 more roles in Romania
NDTV ProfitArchived
Oracle has reportedly begun another round of layoffs in Romania affecting about 500 employees. The reductions, which started around June 25, follow earlier cuts in Romania and a wider global restructuring that has reportedly affected thousands of workers across the United States
SIT flags SOP lapses in Ayodhya donation management
Telegraph IndiaArchived
A Special Investigation Team preliminary report found serious violations in the Ram temple donation management system, including missing frisking, inadequate security during cash counting and CCTV footage retained for only 45 days instead of the mandated 180 days. Eight accused w
APCC seeks judge-led probe into Ram temple donations
The HinduArchived
Andhra Pradesh Congress vice-president Kolanukonda Shivaji demanded a judicial inquiry into alleged irregularities in Ayodhya Ram temple donations, saying only a sitting judge-led probe could restore trust. He questioned the silence of NDA leaders in Andhra Pradesh and sought act
Bangladesh measles death toll crossed 700 with four more suspected fatalities in 24 hours DGHS data shows
Jagonews24Archived
Jagonews24 reported June 27 update that combined confirmed and suspected measles deaths reached 702 since March 15 with 869 new suspected and 107 confirmed cases in latest period. Outbreak has strained hospitals nationwide with over 97000 suspected cases.
Persistent Systems board approved takeover of Germany-based Nagarro SE at EUR 81 per share cash offer
Business StandardArchived
Business Standard reported June 27 deal via subsidiary Galaxy Germany Holding SE with Nagarro management and supervisory boards supporting transaction. Offer represents about 93.5 percent premium to three-month volume-weighted Xetra average per EQS filing.
Mortal remains of 8 more Indians killed in Ras Laffan explosion repatriated on June 26 embassy said
Deccan HeraldArchived
Deccan Herald reported June 27 update that 12 Indians among 13 killed on June 21 at Barzan gas facility operated by QatarEnergy LNG. Four bodies were sent home June 25 completing repatriation of all 12 Indian victims per embassy post.
BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla said India articulated Gaza position provided aid and backed UN ceasefire resolutions
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported June 27 rebuttal to Sonia Gandhi's Indian Express article alleging Modi government stony silence on Gaza genocide. BJP accused Congress of vote bank politics over foreign policy and concealing India's balanced stand.
Bahrain condemned Iranian drone attacks on its territory on June 27 reserving full right to defend sovereignty
Arab NewsArchived
Arab News reported state news agency statement after Iran's IRGC said it struck US-linked targets in the region without identifying locations. Attacks followed US strikes on Iranian sites after Hormuz cargo ship drone hit.
Teachers and octogenarians joined Cockroach Janta Party NEET protest at Jantar Mantar demanding Pradhan resign
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Telegraph India reported Mumbai teacher Sudesh Patel travelled 34 hours by bus at age 60 saying system has rotted after his son felt suicidal over UPSC opacity. Manju Jain 84 brought water when authorities cut supplies at 45-degree Delhi protest.
Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar called Sharmishtha Mukherjee's praise of PM Modi using father's name baseless
ANIArchived
ANI reported Nagpur leader said on June 27 everyone knows Pranab Mukherjee's role and his daughter went to BJP platform making her article politically motivated. She had published remarks invoking late President Pranab Mukherjee's legacy.
Tamil Nadu appointed KVN Productions founder Venkata Narayana as state special representative in New Delhi
The PrintArchived
The Print reported June 23 order made Bengaluru-based Jana Nayagan producer and Vijay associate bridge between state and Centre for one year sparking opposition attacks over Karnataka roots and lack of administrative experience amid Cauvery dispute sensitivities.
MoS Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary says he is a farmer who got Rs 99.03 lakh NHB subsidy transparently
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Telegraph India reported he rejected impropriety claims after Indian Express found Rs 99.6 lakh subsidy on Rs 1.99 crore cucumber project under MIDH scheme administered by board where he is ex-officio vice-president. He applied in 2018 and disclosed loans publicly.
Delhi Police arrested 32-year-old YouTuber Gurman Singh for stalking women and uploading harassment videos
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported June 27 arrest of creator of Road Safety Waala channel with over 72000 YouTube subscribers and 9 million combined views. His Facebook page had more than 2 lakh followers according to police.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor said India-US trade deal has handful of issues left after Greer-Goyal Delhi talks
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported Gor told IANS at White House on June 27 negotiators are refining legal language after productive meeting 48 hours earlier. Deal has been discussed 18 months versus 20 years for incomplete EU pact he cited for perspective.
Ram Madhav called reports of India-Pakistan Track 2 talks in Colombo complete spin to a non-story
News18Archived
News18 reported BJP leader and India Foundation president said June 27 event was IISS annual South Asia Dialogue with scholars from India Sri Lanka US UK Afghanistan and Pakistan not bilateral Track 2 diplomacy.
India sent 41-member 60 Parachute Field Ambulance team and 35 tonnes relief to earthquake-hit Venezuela
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported Operation Amistad on June 27 deployed two IAF C-17 aircraft with field hospital after twin quakes killed nearly 1000. Article traced HADR record from Nepal 2015 Yemen 2015 Myanmar 2025 and Sri Lanka 2025 cyclone response.
Shashi Tharoor proposes passport and citizen-specific Aadhaar as conclusive proof of Indian citizenship
NDTVArchived
NDTV opinion piece on June 27 said MEA remark that passport is primarily a travel document sparked outrage. Tharoor cited Passports Act Section 20 and 2013 Bombay High Court precedent that passport does not prove citizenship in legal disputes.
Hindu seers condemned Swami Prasad Maurya for remarks that Lord Ram could not protect temple donations
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported controversy after SP leader Tej Narayan Pawan Pandey alleged Rs 5-7.5 crore donations were siphoned from Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Maurya reportedly said robbers looted crores and Ram failed to safeguard offerings.
Maharashtra TET 2026 postponed on June 27 after Bhiwandi raid found questions matching seized papers
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported exam scheduled for June 28 at 1028 centres was called off for transparency after Thane district police investigation. A case was registered when seized material matched the June 2026 question paper per state examination council verification.