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Universities directed to embed scientific investigation, BNS reforms into law curricula to advance evidence-based justice delivery

Industries, factories and contractors are told to avoid outdoor work between 12 pm and 4 pm amid soaring temperatures

Two men were arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for allegedly murdering a couple and their two children, dismembering their bodies and dumping them in suitcases in Bihars Kaimur district. Bihar Police tracked the suspects with local police support before taking them into custody

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo, focusing on trade, investment, green technology and the blue economy. Modis first Norway visit in 43 years will also see him attend the Nordic-Indian Summit and review strategic India-Nordic cooperation

NIA has filed its investigation report against five juveniles before the Juvenile Justice Board in the Pakistan-linked Ghaziabad espionage case. The accused allegedly installed spy cameras at sensitive railway sites, shared geo-tagged footage with terrorists, and helped operatives procure Indian SIM cards

A Houthi-controlled court in Yemen has sentenced 19 people to death for allegedly collaborating with the Saudi-led coalition during the countrys prolonged civil war. The verdict comes days after the Houthis and Yemens internationally recognised government agreed to a major prisoner swap involving 1,600 detainees

Speaking at a wedding ceremony, he said that within just 10 days of the governments formation, women, youth and Gen Z, among others, had begun to understand the true face of the administration, adding that those in power would continue to expose themselves further in the coming days

Addressing the media, Swarnim Chaturvedi, general secretary and media chairperson of the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee, alleged that the NEET-2026 paper leak amounted to playing with the future of millions of students across the country and held the Centre and NTA directly responsible

PM Modi, speaking on the Day 1 of his two-day visit to Oslo, said the partnership would combine Indias scale, speed, and talent with Norways technology and capital to develop global solutions across sectors such as clean energy, climate resilience, blue economy and green shipping

The Railway Ministry has unveiled the first look of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train near its Delhi office as work on Indias first high-speed rail corridor gathers pace, with officials hopeful of launching services between Surat and Billimora this year

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned of strict action against attacks on police after violence erupted in Park Circus during protests over alleged bulldozer demolitions. The Chief Minister said his government would adopt a zero-tolerance approach to stone pelting and unrest targeting law enforcement

Supporters of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena gathered outside the coaching centre, raised slogans against Motegaonkar and threw ink on Renukai Career Centre (RCC) signboards

A 33-year-old woman tourist from Tamil Nadu was killed after being crushed during a fight between two trained elephants at Karnatakas Dubare Elephant Camp. State Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has ordered a detailed probe and directed stricter safety measures for tourists around wildlife

Rajnath Singh is scheduled to hold talks with his Vietnamese counterpart, with discussions expected to cover a broad range of defence and security cooperation issues. Defence cooperation, military exchanges, defence manufacturing and regional security are expected to remain key focus areas during the visit

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal defended party leader Deepak Singla after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate, alleging he was targeted for refusing to join the BJP. Kejriwal also extended support to arrested Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, calling him brave and patriotic

Developed at CSIR-NCL, DME is being positioned as a clean fuel that can be produced domestically using coal, biomass, and methanol. Researchers say it closely matches LPG in usage and can help ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves

Ukraine has alleged that a Russian drone struck a Chinese-owned cargo ship in the Black Sea near Odesa overnight, just ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putins scheduled visit to Beijing. Kyiv said the vessel, carrying an all-Chinese crew, sustained damage but no casualties were reported

More than 50 vessels had departed from Marmaris in Turkey as part of the Global Sumud Flotillas mission to reach Gaza while Israels Foreign Ministry warned the flotilla to turn back immediately

US President Donald Trump warned that time is running out for Iran to reach a peace deal as negotiations remain stalled amid renewed regional tensions. The warning came as drone attacks targeted US allies in the Gulf, further straining the fragile truce

The visit marks the first time in 43 years that an Indian PM has travelled to the Nordic country and is being seen as a significant strategic outreach towards Northern Europe. The visit comes at a crucial juncture in India-Nordic ties, with a strong focus on trade and economic cooperation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay held his first key administrative review meeting with ministers, prioritising school education and preparations for reopening after summer vacation. The discussions focused on departmental readiness, Class 10 results, and governance priorities for the new administration

Supreme Court takes a critical note that its two-judge bench of the top court had deviated from the views taken by the verdict of a three-judge bench

Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve, who led the protest, said that they were there to support onion farmers; They want the government to procure the crop at a good rate, and that was their only demand from the agitation

District-wise, Pune led with the highest number of households completing self-enumeration at 1,53,568, followed by Mumbai Suburban with 1,21,068, Thane with 1,16,512, Mumbai City with 61,295, and Nashik with 52,667

A massive fire broke out at a warehouse storing decoration and event management materials in Indores Khajrana area early Monday. Around 10-15 fire tenders were deployed as firefighters worked to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading

The agency alleged that Motegaonkar was part of an organised gang involved in obtaining and circulating the NEET-UG 2026 question paper and answers before the examination

Heatwave conditions intensified across Rajasthan with Barmer recording the states highest temperature at 45.4 degrees C. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for 19 districts, warning of rising temperatures and continued severe heatwave conditions over the coming days

PM Modi extended his best wishes to Satheesan and said the Union government would cooperate with the new administration in fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Kerala

Leaders, including Vaiko and Su Venkatesan, argued that the artefacts should be housed and exhibited in Tamil Nadu museums to preserve and showcase the regions cultural and historical heritage, while others suggested locations such as Gangaikonda Cholapuram for permanent display

Supporters of Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) and the rival faction led by former Ministers S.P. Velumani and C.Ve. Shanmugham are increasingly engaged in a struggle for control, leading to party offices being locked and brought under security watch

India expressed concern over the attack and stressed that targeting nuclear infrastructure posed serious risks to regional stability and civilian safety

The plea argues that physical handling of exam papers makes the process vulnerable and notes that the government has already announced plans to move NEET-UG to CBT mode from 2027. It seeks implementation of CBT from 2026 itself, along with reforms

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Satheesan, who was elected leader of the Congress Legislative Party after the UDF secured a clear mandate in the recently concluded Assembly polls

Had PM Modi increased this before elections, it would have been understandable, because he knew doing this would have been a major setback. Therefore, the prices of everything were increased after the elections. This shows that the BJP government and Modi ji lacked foresight, Kharge said

PM Modis Norway visit carries high stakes as India and Norway engage directly after 43 years, with a focus on boosting strategic, economic and regional cooperation with the Nordic nations

According to police, a car collided with a slowly moving minivan carrying seven adults, causing it to veer off the road. Several passengers were found seated without seat belts, leading to serious injuries

The broadcaster, citing a senior Israeli official, said the United States is expected to carry out attacks jointly with Israel if it resumes the war against Iran, Xinhua news agency reported

The Saudi ministry had announced in recent months the interception and destruction of a number of drones that entered the kingdom`s airspace

PM Modi, speaking at the European Round Table for Industry in Gothenburg, invited European companies to invest in India, highlighting the countrys growth in manufacturing, technology and infrastructure

PM Modi said India is positioning itself as a major global destination for investment, innovation and manufacturing through large-scale economic reforms and infrastructure development

The aircraft involved in the collision belonged to Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-129, which is based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

Both leaders discussed expanding cooperation in areas including trade, defence, emerging technologies, climate transition, innovation and counter-terrorism

Its great that were finally waking up to the undeniable importance of this annual event in a foreign city far from us

The White House said both leaders reached agreements on a range of issues aimed at improving bilateral ties, boosting trade and increasing economic cooperation between the two countries

This is significant considering that BMC health facilities cater to more than two crore patients annually, reports stated

No additional cases have been identified so far

Unlike white fat, which mainly stores energy, brown fat helps the body stay warm

Once archaeologists penetrated the repulsive outer layer, they discovered a real treasure

The Marshall Islands-flagged MV SYMI started its journey from Qatar and docked at the port in Kandla around 11.30 pm on Saturday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz on May 13, they added

The labour union will resume pay talks on Monday with a government mediator