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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

The device, called CaroFlex, combines 3D-printed stretchable electronics with a gel-like adhesive that sticks directly to living tissue without stitches

The four injured passengers are undergoing treatment in Jodhpur

The post has been widely interpreted as a signal directed at Tehran at a time of fragile regional stability

Devotees carrying garlands were seen performing Saraswati Vandana and chanting mantras at the monument, protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Officials from the central agency began the search operation at the coaching institute located in Shivnagar area during the afternoon. The searches continued till late evening

Speaking to reporters, CM Fadnavis said discussions on the scheme had already taken place in the state cabinet and only a small amount of district-level data was still awaited

The IMD has issued a heatwave warning for parts of Telangana over the next seven days, with temperatures likely to cross 45C in several districts. Authorities have issued health advisories and strengthened preparedness at public health facilities

Speaking at a function marking the start of regular water supply in areas including Mohammadwadi, NIBM and nearby localities, CM Fadnavis described the programme as one of the most important initiatives for him

A drone strike triggered a fire at an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the UAEs Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabis Al Dhafra region. Authorities said there were no injuries and no impact on radiological safety or plant operations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community in Gothenburg after arriving in Sweden on the third leg of his five-nation tour. He is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson and attend key business engagements

One Indian worker was killed and three others were injured in a drone strike in the Moscow Region, the Indian Embassy in Russia confirmed. Embassy officials have visited the injured workers and are coordinating with local authorities to provide assistance following the attack

Fresh Israeli strikes have hit multiple areas in Lebanon despite an extended ceasefire, while Hezbollah has criticised ongoing negotiations with Israel as a dead end. The renewed violence underscores continued tensions despite diplomatic efforts to sustain the truce

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sweden on the third leg of his five-nation tour and was welcomed by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg. The visit will focus on strengthening bilateral ties, trade cooperation and engagement with European business leaders