The Times of India

Jaishankar's remarks came in the aftermath of a US military strike on the commercial tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, which claimed the lives of three Indian crew members. The vessel was targeted on Wednesday after US forces alleged that it had breached the naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports. Of the 24 Indian nationals aboard the tanker, 21 were rescued, while three were later confirmed dead.

As per a UN Motorcycle Helmet Study, motorcyclists are 26 times more likely to die in road crashes than drivers of cars and wearing an appropriate helmet improves their chances of survival by 42% and helps avoid 69% of injuries to riders. Similarly, as per World Health Organisation, seat-belts are approximately 50% effective in preventing fatalities in crashes in which motorists would otherwise die.

Cities must prioritize people and their needs, according to Housing Minister Manohar Lal, as BRICS nations adopted a declaration for inclusive urban development. The 'Cities for People' forum stressed equitable access to housing and services, with India facing significant future urbanization. Strengthening local governments and embracing digital solutions were also key takeaways for creating sustainable, liveable urban centers.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday highlighted the anti-poverty initiatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that during his tenure, over 25 crore people were lifted out of poverty.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice on June 14. This event aims to boost India-France collaboration in deep technology and startups. Over 120 Indian startups and leading institutions will showcase innovation. The initiative seeks to transform India into a knowledge-creating economy and foster global partnerships.

Indian stock markets soared as US-Iran peace hopes ignited global optimism, with Sensex and Nifty surging significantly. Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee faces an FIR for an alleged provocative speech. Talks for a US-Iran deal are intensifying, with Geneva reportedly a potential signing venue. The nation also marked the anniversary of the Air India AI-171 crash, and cricket legend Kane Williamson retired.

One year after the Air India Flight AI-171 crash, the AAIB issued an interim statement, expressing condolences and assuring a comprehensive investigation focused on safety enhancements, not blame. The probe has made significant progress in analyzing technical, operational, and human factors. The Civil Aviation Minister reiterated commitment to a thorough and objective determination of the accident's causes.

An FIR has been filed against former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for alleged provocative remarks made at a Kolkata rally. The complaint cites concerns over public peace and communal harmony. The TMC has labelled the case politically motivated amidst the party's internal dissent and recent election results, with investigations now underway.

Launched in 2018, Uttar Pradesh's One District One Product (ODOP) initiative redefines the narrative of craftsmanship by celebrating the uniqueness of traditional arts and crafts. By facilitating artisans with resources, promotional support, and expanded market reach, the program not only nurtures micro-enterprises but also strengthens the rural economy.

West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has taken a bold stand for industry revival, bringing Tata Group back into the fold. He has openly addressed the failures of previous administrations, including the Left and TMC, and proposed an innovative framework that prioritizes local voices and respects agricultural land.

One year after surviving the devastating crash of London-bound Flight 171, lone survivor Viswashkumar Ramesh reveals his ongoing struggles with sleep, anxiety, and difficult memories. Despite outward survival, Ramesh faces immense physical, psychological, and financial challenges as he attempts to rebuild his life and support his family. Legal and rehabilitation support are being pursued.

Jaishankar criticized Western nations' double standards on sanctions, particularly regarding India's purchase of Russian oil. He highlighted that the US itself encouraged India to buy Russian crude to stabilize global markets, emphasizing India's decisions are driven by affordability and availability, not geopolitics. Jaishankar pointed out the inconsistent application of sanctions, urging a pragmatic approach.

As the Amarnath Yatra approaches its kickoff date of July 3, Union Home Minister Amit Shah gathered key figures, such as the Army Chief and NSA, to strategize on a fortified security framework.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is protesting nationwide, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities. They unveiled a five-point manifesto seeking compensation for affected students, swift backup exams, physical answer sheet evaluation, automatic age relaxation, and tech audits. The CJP plans a Delhi protest on June 20 if demands aren't met.

In an 'X' post, PM Modi stated that it reflected the prominent role being played by women across education, healthcare, sanitation, housing, sports, science and governance. He further stressed that the efforts being made to ensure women's empowerment are deeply rooted and have helped create an environment where women can realise their full potential and contribute even more strongly to nation-building.

From Congress-governed Kerala, Kartanakta, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana to AAP-governed Punjab, CMs cutting across party lines were present at the meeting where NDA had its strongest ever presence. The participation of Karnatakas new CM D K Shivakumar marked a significant shift in the states approach, ending a boycott by the previous Congress administration.

Speaking at the signing of a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) among the Centre, govt of Assam and govt of Nagaland for oil and mineral exploration along the Assam-Nagaland border, Shah said that in PM Narendra Modis efforts to establish lasting peace and push development in the north-east, a dozen peace pacts had been signed since 2019, with violent incidents down 80% and the total area under AFSPA shrinking by 80%.

According to the model proposed, Kerala and Tamil Nadu will account for 22 of the 59 proposed two-way splits. In cases of three-way splits, the lions share will be in UP (17), followed by Maharashtra (12), Bihar (10), and Bengal (10). As a result, the number of seats in southern states is expected to rise in Telangana from 17 to 26, Andhra from 25 to 38, Karnataka from 28 to 42, TN from 39 to 59, and Kerala from 20 to 30.

The letter, which has been submitted by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar in her capacity as chief whip, has given Bengal assembly Speakers recognition of Ritabrata Banerjee-led TMC rebels, who are also over two-third of the party MLAs, as an example, sources confirmed on a day when the party suffered another setback as its RS member Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from it and the Upper House, making him the third to do so since Monday.

Sources in ED said that this goes against their understanding that when an investigation is under way in a PMLA case, a court cannot quash a related predicate offence till the probe is concluded. They also said that the HC judge has either completely overlooked or not fully addressed EDs crucial contentions despite having kept the judgment reserved for five months. At the stage of determining the merit of the FIR, the court just needed to verify if the allegations made in the complaint, if prima

Sharing this latest modus operandi in a public advisory on Wednesday, Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) said scammers were using facial recordings obtained through deceptive video calls, fake online job interviews or social engineering tactics to generate a realistic digital replica capable of imitating facial movements, expressions, blinking pattern and voice.

A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh said it was not making light of the importance of discipline at the workplace, but in the absence of corruption, illegal gratification, moral turpitude, misappropriation of funds, proved losses to employer, public scandal or conduct bringing the organisation to disrepute, an employee could not be visited with the extreme penalty of dismissal.

A Supreme Court bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh said women were largely responsible for the preparation of human capital on which the dreams of being the worlds largest economy, among other things, rested. The bench said if the compensation was not paid within three months, the interest rate would increase to 9%, and six months later, it would go up to 12% per annum. It also listed 123 accident compensation claim cases, which were dealt with by a bench led by Justice Karol.

When the ministry was asked to intervene on behalf of patients to allow appeals before NMC, the ministry stated the commission was the apex statutory body constituted under the 2019 Act to regulate medical education and the profession. All matters relating to framing, amendment, and implementation of medical education regulations fall within the domain of NMC, it said.

Earlier this year, as the board rolled out on-screen marking (OSM) system under which examiners grade scanned answer sheets online Adhikary began probing the publicly accessible parts of the set-up. He says he found serious loopholes: a master password sitting in plain sight in the portals code, an OTP check that ran on the users own browser and a flaw that let one user retrieve anothers records.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said two of the three vessels that came under attack were subject to sanctions administered by the US treasury's office of foreign assets control, while the Settebello had been classified as non-compliant. OFAC acts against vessels involved in violating US sanctions on the sale of Iranian and Russian oil.

The Navy responded when the Marshall Islands-flagged MT Olympic Life reported an explosion on its port side aft at 09.45 UTC (3.15pm IST) on May 26 while sailing around 60 nautical miles east of Oman, as per UK Maritime Trade Operations data. It is still not known who fired the missile.

Prime Minister Modi convened with chief ministers from Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir on the sidelines of the Niti Aayog meet. Discussions covered state affairs and development, with leaders extending congratulations on his 12 years in office. Gifts were exchanged, and key state issues were discussed.

Home Minister Amit Shah announced that most of the Northeast may be free from the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act by next year, citing an 80% reduction in violent incidents and AFSPA-covered areas. This progress coincides with a historic oil and mineral exploration pact between Assam and Nagaland, boosting regional development and energy self-reliance.

In a pointed critique, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public expressions of gratitude toward US President Donald Trump. Kejriwal argued that India must safeguard its sovereignty and national interests above all else, referencing recent attacks on Indian vessels and the tragic loss of Indian lives.

India is prioritizing quantum technology over AI for its next major tech advancement, with a new Advanced Quantum Computing and Quantum Communications Lab established at MNIT Jaipur. The lab will focus on Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and post-quantum cryptography, crucial for national security.

Amid escalating tensions within the Trinamool Congress, MP Kirti Azad stepped forward to support Kalyan Banerjee, emphasizing his unwavering loyalty to the party. However, Kalyan has raised the stakes by calling on Mamata Banerjee to make a critical choice between him and her nephew Abhishek.

The Trinamool Congress is contesting the West Bengal Assembly Speaker's appointment of Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition, citing a breach of the Constitution's foundational tenets. They assert that only their leader, Mamata Banerjee, holds the power to make such nominations.

The Competition Commission of India has cleared twelve Delhi hospitals of overcharging patients. The CCI ruled that regulating healthcare prices is the government's responsibility, not the commission's. This decision comes after a decade-long investigation into allegations of inflated charges for medicines, consumables, and diagnostics. The ruling has sparked debate about consumer protection in India's vast healthcare sector.

Uttar Pradesh is on a transformative journey, demonstrating an unwavering stance against crime that has catalyzed economic prosperity and investor trust, welcoming investments exceeding Rs 34 lakh crore. The state's aggressive initiatives, including Operation Conviction, have slashed major crime rates like robbery and dacoity, which has resulted in over 1.2 lakh successful convictions.

The Supreme Court has recognized homemakers as 'nation builders' and ruled that the loss of their domestic care services should be a separate head of compensation in motor accident claims. The court fixed a notional monthly income of Rs 30,000 for assessing this loss, emphasizing the substantial economic and social value of their contributions to families and society.