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The meeting focused on reforms to improve ease of living and ease of doing business, while members also assessed the impact of the West Asia conflict on India and the global economy

Major companies including Meta, Uber, PayPal and Cisco have reduced their workforce as they increase investments in artificial intelligence and operational restructuring

Maharashtra Police have increased security outside the Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke`s residence in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar as he leads a peaceful protest in Delhi over alleged exam and recruitment irregularities. Additional personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order

Delhi Police have arrested a hotel cook in connection with the Malviya Nagar hotel fire that killed 21 people, alleging negligence led to the blaze. The arrest comes after the hotel owner was taken into custody, while the investigation into the tragedy continues

Wearing cockroach masks and carrying flowers instead of anger, hundreds of young Indians gathered at Delhi`s Jantar Mantar to demand accountability and change

Russian President Vladimir Putin ruled out an immediate meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying there was no point in talks until concrete agreements were reached. Putin also pledged to continue Russias military campaign until its objectives are achieved

Mauritius has temporarily barred entry to foreign nationals who recently travelled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan following the Ebola outbreak. Citizens and eligible residents will be allowed entry but must undergo a 21-day quarantine

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the deadline for Class 12 students to apply for answer sheet verification and re-evaluation from June 6 to June 7. The move comes after technical issues and a surge in applications following the declaration of results

The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across Tamil Nadu till June 9 as the southwest monsoon advances. Heavy rain is expected in several districts, while fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea due to rough weather conditions

An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Mumbai was delayed by more than an hour after a bird hit was reported shortly after departure. The aircraft returned for precautionary inspections and resumed its journey after being cleared by engineers

Eight members of a family, including women and children, were killed and 11 others injured after a pick-up vehicle carrying them to Beas for a relative`s last rites collided head-on with a truck in Punjab`s Ferozepur district

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 452 confirmed Ebola cases and 82 deaths amid a growing outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo strain. Health authorities have cited challenges including weak contact tracing, shortages of medical supplies and a significant funding gap

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun criticised Iran and Hezbollahs leadership, saying Lebanon should not be used to serve regional interests. He stressed that negotiations remain the only path to ending conflict and that the Lebanese people are exhausted by decades of war

The US military said it shot down four Iranian attack drones headed towards the Strait of Hormuz and later struck coastal radar sites in Iran. Washington said the action was taken to protect maritime traffic and counter potential threats in the region

A new study suggests bacteria in the intestines of bony fish help produce calcium carbonate, a mineral that supports ocean chemistry and acts as an important carbon sink, potentially influencing marine ecosystems

A report by the National Audit Office says Prince Andrew earned income by subletting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate, where he lived for years while paying only a nominal peppercorn rent

Russian President Vladimir Putin described India as a reliable partner and reaffirmed Moscows commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. He also praised Indias economic growth and independent foreign policy

Senior Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy resigned from the Karnataka cabinet over portfolio allocation, while K. H. Muniyappa also voiced dissatisfaction. Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said the concerns would be addressed through discussions

Ukrainian drones reportedly struck five ships in the Sea of Azov near Russian-occupied Mariupol and Berdyansk overnight. Azerbaijan said five of its citizens were killed and three others injured in attacks on two cargo vessels

An animation educator reflects on the legacy of the late graphic novelist Marjane Satrapi, whose masterwork, Persepolis, continues to stun readers with its visual language rooted in restraint and honesty

The US Senate has approved a bill allocating an additional USD 70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security for immigration enforcement. The legislation, backed by Republicans and opposed by Democrats, now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration

Educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, has been named in an FIR linked to vandalism at his coaching institute in Patna. Police said he will be questioned as part of the investigation into the incident

Water was seen leaking through the roofs of several BEST buses.

Recent rebellions plaguing the Mahayuti may appear to be signs of weakness but are, in fact, linked to the ruling alliances political dominance, demonstrating the challenge of managing expectations

Australian authorities have seized over 100,000 live exotic cockroaches from a breeder in New South Wales in the countrys largest-ever confiscation of illegal invertebrates. The haul included Madagascar hissing and dubia cockroaches valued at about USD 142,000

Scientists have used base editing to precisely alter genes in human embryos linked to heart disease and hemoglobin production. The technique appears more accurate than earlier CRISPR methods, though researchers say further study is needed to assess potential risks

A 16-year-old boy, identified as Sarfaraz Khan, drowned at Juhu Chowpatty near the JW Marriott Hotel on Friday evening. He was rescued by BMC fire brigade personnel and lifeguards and rushed to Cooper Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. Police are investigating the incident

Cuba has rejected US Secretary of State Marco Rubios claim that Washington does not block oil shipments, arguing that US measures targeting countries supplying oil to the island effectively hinder fuel imports and worsen its energy crisis

The Israeli military said Hezbollah launched surface-to-air missiles at Israeli Air Force aircraft, triggering sirens in northern Israel. The incident came days after a ceasefire agreement, as Lebanese President Joseph Aoun criticised Iran and called for peace and dialogue

A fresh case of illegal prenatal sex determination using a mobile application and portable sonography equipment has been uncovered in Pune`s Daund taluka. Health authorities have launched inspections and renewed calls for stricter regulation and a ban on the app allegedly used in the racket

The BMC has completed the pending road concreting work in Vakola`s Kadamwadi locality, a week after residents highlighted safety concerns. Officials said the delay was caused by a property dispute, but the stretch has now been made safe ahead of the monsoon

A 38-year-old driver was allegedly stabbed to death in Mumbai`s Mankhurd following an argument after he flashed a torch at three men. One accused has been arrested, while police are searching for the two others named in the case

Following the Garib Nagar demolition drive, Mumbai Traffic Police and the RPF have launched a joint initiative to improve traffic flow around Bandra East station. The plan includes removing encroachments, clearing abandoned vehicles, creating dedicated lanes and improving pedestrian movement

A rare 1960s BEST timetable has revealed Mumbais forgotten Cinema Special bus services that transported moviegoers from railway stations to iconic theatres and back. The discovery highlights the close bond between the citys public transport system and its vibrant film culture

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers inaugurated Library Junction, Mumbai`s first free public railway station library, at Churchgate. The Project Mumbai initiative offers commuters access to 1,200 books, including fiction, self-help, children`s literature and magazines

The BJP has proposed a dedicated Northeast species enclosure at Mumbai`s Byculla zoo, featuring animals such as the Clouded Leopard, Red Panda, Hoolock Gibbon and Binturong. The plan also suggests using the zoo`s 3D theatre for wildlife documentaries to generate revenue

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Ahead of the June 6 opening of the 750-metre Mrinal Tai Gore Flyover extension arm, Mumbai Traffic Police cleared illegally parked heavy vehicles from Relief Road in Jogeshwari West. Residents say the move will prevent bottlenecks and improve connectivity between Ram Mandir and Goregaon

Six BMC-run hospitals in Mumbai are set to get NACOF-operated generic medicine shops to provide affordable drugs to patients. Prefabricated outlets have already been installed at Cooper and Sion hospitals, with the first phase expected to become operational within 15 days

Dindoshi police have arrested two men for allegedly carrying out a Rs 50,000 contract attack on an 82-year-old official of a Jain trust in Malad East. Police claim the assault was orchestrated by an event organiser involved in a dispute over a trust-owned hall

Mumbai`s seven lakes hold just 2,07,089 million litres of water, enough for less than 50 days despite a 10% supply cut. With storage at 14 per cent capacity and limited rainfall in catchment areas, the BMC is closely monitoring the situation while urging citizens to conserve water

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The US imposed sanctions on a network allegedly exporting LPG from Iran using front companies in the UAE and China and a shadow fleet of vessels. Meanwhile, Israel struck southern Lebanon following evacuation warnings, with reports of casualties and escalating tensions in the region

Delhi Police on Friday said it has not received any request for permission from the CJP for its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. Authorities have deployed more than 1,000 personnel across the national capital and placed district units on standby

Following the suspected methanol liquor tragedy that claimed nearly 20 lives in Pune, the Maharashtra Excise Department launched an intensive enforcement drive between May 29 and June 4. Officials registered 142 cases, arrested 116 people, seized illicit liquor and related material worth Rs 1.47 crore

The projects are expected to create around 4,750 direct and indirect jobs while strengthening the state`s position in electronics manufacturing and modern logistics

A Delhi court has reserved its order till June 9 on the bail plea of Manisha Waghmare, an accused in the NEET-UG paper leak case. The CBI opposed her release, alleging that she played a key role in obtaining and circulating the leaked examination paper

Senior TMC leader Firhad Hakim has resigned as mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, saying he was unable to function properly. Hakim, who served for nearly seven-and-a-half years, said he stepped down with Mamata Banerjee`s consent

IIT Roorkee has rejected allegations of a large-scale data breach affecting JEE (Advanced) aspirants, stating that a temporary cloud storage misconfiguration led to limited read-only access to less than 0.05 per cent of data

The fire trapped residents living on the upper floors due to heavy smoke and blocked exits, but swift action by neighbours, police and fire brigade teams helped evacuate everyone using ladders and ropes