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The operation was carried out on the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel MT Olympic Life, which was en route from Fujairah in the UAE to Kochi when an explosion was reported in its hull

The protest was led by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination process

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Bratislava on June 14 and will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the historic castle the following day before holding delegation-level and one-on-one talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico

The works were carried out during recently completed traffic blocks and form part of the division`s ongoing efforts to modernise railway infrastructure and prepare for future growth in passenger and freight traffic

According to an official statement, the MEA stated that the vessel was attacked earlier on the day, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation involving Oman authorities

The Supreme Court refused to halt the Rajya Sabha election process in Madhya Pradesh but agreed to hear Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajans plea on June 12 challenging the rejection of her nomination

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that on Thursday that air traffic had returned to normal following the resolution of circumstances that led to the temporary closure

The Supreme Court ruled that homemakers are nation builders and held that the loss of a wife`s domestic care should be valued at a minimum of Rs 30,000 per month in compensation cases under the Motor Vehicles Act, marking a significant recognition of unpaid household work

The development comes after a fire aboard MT Marivex on June 8 and an attack on MT Settebello on June 10, in which three Indian seafarers lost their lives

Scattered rain provided temporary relief in parts of Vidarbha, but heatwave conditions persisted with Brahmpuri recording 45.5 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the IMD has forecast partly cloudy skies, light rain and thundershowers for Mumbai, with hot and humid conditions expected to continue

Calcutta High Court granted Abhishek Banerjee temporary protection from coercive action in a signature forgery case while directing him to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department for questioning

Kuwait reopened its airspace to commercial flights after a temporary shutdown triggered by the latest Iranian attacks. The Gulf nation said its air defences engaged hostile aerial targets and strongly condemned Tehran`s repeated strikes amid escalating regional tensions

According to police, four men allegedly opened fire on Yogesh Mahesh Banekar before chasing and assaulting him with an axe-like weapon. Banekar is currently undergoing treatment in hospital and is responding to treatment

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announced the launch of a nationwide protest from Pune along with an education manifesto addressing alleged exam irregularities. The campaign seeks Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan`s resignation and will culminate at Jantar Mantar on June 20

Hegseth said the Trump administration remains committed to reaching a diplomatic agreement with Iran but warned that military pressure would continue if negotiations remain deadlocked

India`s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, announced that India will soon provide USD 2.5 million to the UNRWA as the first instalment of its annual USD 5 million contribution

Leaders from countries including the United States, Singapore, Israel, Germany, Italy, Bhutan and Guyana extended their congratulations after Modi surpassed the record previously held by India`s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru

The patient, currently on ventilator support at Government Medical College, had initially sought treatment at a private hospital. Samples have been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune for confirmation

The US Central Command said American forces had completed a new wave of strikes before sunrise on Thursday, targeting what it described as Iranian military surveillance systems, communication networks and air defence installations

Ukraine carried out long-range attacks on key military and energy targets deep inside Russia, including a drone antenna factory and an oil refinery, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Moscow claimed it intercepted 326 Ukrainian drones in one of the war`s largest overnight attacks

Iran`s IRGC claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The latest exchange marks a major escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran

The Indian envoy underscored that nearly 10 million Indian citizens live and work across the Gulf region, making their safety and welfare a key priority for New Delhi

Speaking at a UNSC debate, India`s Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, condemned attacks on commercial shipping and called for restraint, dialogue and diplomacy

A 56-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death in Bihar`s Kushinagar district after objecting to youths tearing a Mahayajna banner. Police have launched an investigation, deployed additional security, and sent the body for post-mortem examination

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 635 confirmed Ebola cases as the Bundibugyo virus outbreak continues. Health officials say recoveries are increasing, while the Africa CDC warns of operational challenges and resource shortage

At least 18 people were killed and several injured in southern Lebanon as cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah escalated. Fresh strikes, drone attacks and diplomatic appeals come despite a ceasefire and growing regional tensions

Celebrating West Indian Collis King, the man whose entertaining knock of 86 in the 1979 World Cup final against England was as significant if not more than Viv Richardss match-winning century

According to officials, the drowned youngster had accessed the quarry for a swim and eventually perished in the deep water

A modified Unitree G1 humanoid robot named Pemba has successfully climbed Ecuador`s 20,341-foot Chimborazo volcano, marking the first phase of an ambitious robotics expedition that could eventually include an attempt to scale Mount Everest

China-linked actors allegedly used ChatGPT to generate content aimed at influencing US debates on AI infrastructure and tariffs, according to OpenAI`s latest threat report. US lawmakers have accused Beijing of exploiting America`s open political system to shape public opinion

The United States launched a fresh round of strikes on multiple targets in Iran, with President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warning that military pressure would intensify unless Tehran agrees to a nuclear deal with Washington

Taiwan`s military fired US-supplied HIMARS rockets into the Taiwan Strait during a live-fire exercise, marking the first such drill in the strategic waterway. The exercise showcased the island`s defence capabilities amid ongoing tensions with China

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said American forces have effectively secured the Strait of Hormuz, protecting the movement of over 100 million barrels of oil amid tensions with Iran. He claimed the US has maintained a largely undisclosed maritime operation in the region

The Congress has approached the Election Commission seeking an immediate reversal of the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan`s Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. The party termed the order egregious and alleged it undermines democratic principles

According to the police, four people, including two women, were killed after their car fell into a deep gorge in the Jharipani area on Mussoorie

At least 12 people were killed and nine others injured in a mass shooting in Cleveland, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. Police have launched a manhunt for more than 10 suspects as investigations into the deadly attack continue

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari kept the Department of Home and Hill affairs, Swapan Dasgupta was given charge of the finance department, and Tapas Roy was named industries minister

In a post on X, the Indian mission wrote, We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off the coast of Oman. We are closely monitoring the situation and in close touch with the local authorities. We shall update soon

The Delhi High Court granted bail to Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez in an NIA terror conspiracy case, citing nearly four-and-a-half years of pre-trial detention and slow trial progress

PMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Abhijit Chaudhari said that the full corridor is expected to become operational by December 2026. Improved pedestrian access and wider footpaths are also being developed around the first seven stations

The threat emails reportedly contained references to Khalistan, Operation Blue Star and Operation Woodrose, adding to the seriousness of the matter

The Union Cabinet passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India`s longest-serving elected prime minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru`s record

Addressing a press conference in Pune on Wednesday, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke claimed that students across the country had suffered due to issues linked to examinations such as NEET, CBSE and CUET

The boat was about to head to Purushottampuri, a shrine dedicated to Lord Purushottam, located about 20 km from Majalgaon tehsil

PM Modi on Wednesday became India`s longest-serving Prime Minister, marking 12 years at the helm of the Central government. He crossed former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru`s record with 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister

Puri said the government has successfully managed fluctuations in global oil markets over the past several months and will continue to closely monitor the situation

A 32-year-old woman was killed and 20 people injured in two separate road accidents in Uttar Pradesh`s Hardoi and Bahraich districts. Police said a bus overturned after the driver allegedly fell asleep

The Pune Municipal Corporation evacuated its headquarters after receiving an email threatening a bomb blast at the main building and the mayor`s office. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad launched a thorough search, while authorities barred entry to the premises

The legislation, known as the Secure America Act, passed 214-212 largely along party lines and now heads to Trump`s desk for his signature

Two Army personnel from the 8 Rashtriya Rifles were killed in an accidental explosion near the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir`s Baramulla district. The soldiers, both from Maharashtra, succumbed to their injuries at an Army hospital in Srinagar