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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

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 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