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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

Updating his social media profile to describe himself as A common man in search of good politics!, Annamalai said he wants to challenge the state`s entrenched political culture, including caste-based politics and the long-standing dominance of Dravidian ideology

According to official letters issued by the party, action has been taken against Sahebrao Kamble, candidate from the Yavatmal constituency, and Shailesh Agrawal, candidate from the WardhaChandrapurGadchiroli constituency

PoJK activist and political commentator Amjad Ayub Mirza has criticised a reported plan to deploy 14,000 additional security personnel in the region, calling it an attempt to militarise a peaceful population

Speaking on the issue, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that the central bank is examining the proposal for polymer currency notes, but no final decision has been taken so far

A 55-year-old labourer was killed and two others injured after a boundary wall and adjoining structure collapsed during sewage line and drain construction work at Lodhi Crematorium in Delhi`s Lodhi Colony. The workers were trapped under debris following the collapse

His family had already begun funeral rituals after losing hope of finding him. Rescuers described his survival in the harsh mountain conditions as nothing short of a miracle

US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that India and the US will soon finalise a trade agreement. Praising his strong relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump said negotiations are progressing despite past tariff concerns

A major fire broke out in a 12th-floor flat at IVY County Society in Noida`s Sector 74 on Friday morning, sending thick smoke across the residential complex. Firefighters rushed to the scene and no casualties have been reported so far. A separate fire was also reported in Sector 52

The Delhi High Court declined an urgent hearing on a plea seeking restrictions on the Cockroach Janta Party`s proposed June 6 protest in Delhi. The petition cited law and order concerns and sought preventive measures at key public locations, including the airport and metro stations

A police team and forensic experts were immediately deployed to the scene to collect evidence. CCTV footage from the premises has been seized and is being examined as part of the investigation

Speaking during an extended interaction with reporters at the White House on Thursday, Trump discussed regional security, maritime navigation and diplomatic efforts involving Iran

Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are continuing, but stressed that any future agreement must ensure Tehran is permanently barred from developing nuclear weapons

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has resigned from the party, with BJP National President Nitin Nabin accepting his resignation. The move comes amid speculation that Annamalai may launch a peoples movement and potentially a new political outfit in Tamil Nadu

Heavy rainfall continued across Kerala, causing waterlogging and flooding in low-lying areas. The IMD has issued an orange alert for seven districts and warned of thunderstorms, strong winds and very heavy rain in several parts of the state

Putin described India-China ties as a delicate matter and emphasised that Russia maintains strong and independent relationships with both nations

US President Donald Trump said Washington has held direct talks with Hezbollah as part of efforts to reduce tensions in Lebanon and the wider Middle East. Trump expressed optimism about progress toward stability and linked the discussions to broader regional issues involving Iran

The Prime Minister praised individuals and organisations working towards environmental conservation and highlighted India`s progress in areas such as increasing green cover and wildlife protection

On World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India`s commitment to building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future under the vision of One Earth, One Family and One Future.

An ammonia gas leak at a cold storage plant in Chhapra`s Hemnagar area prompted an emergency response from fire officials. The leak was brought under control, while authorities launched an investigation into the facility`s safety measures and licensing process

As state govt acquires Air India building at Nariman Point, former executive director of the airline recalls the charm of an edifice that was not just a building but an emotion

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a US-mediated ceasefire aimed at reducing hostilities along the border. While Lebanese President Joseph Aoun welcomed the deal, Israel signalled it would continue strikes for now. Meanwhile, fresh Israeli attacks in Gaza reportedly killed nine Palestinians