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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The pact states that an armed attack on any one of the three nations will be treated as an attack on all, while boosting defence cooperation. The deal has fuelled speculation over a broader regional security alliance.

The Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department has established 30 special teams to carry out surprise inspections of hotels, restaurants and food outlets in Bengaluru and other major areas across the state. This initiative follows an increase in complaints regarding poor food quality, hygiene and food safety breaches.

The government said the studies found no significant adverse impact on vehicle performance, engine durability, fuel efficiency or material compatibility, including in legacy vehicles, following comprehensive scientific evaluation before the rollout of E20 fuel.

Adhikari said Chakraborty is recovering well, is likely to be discharged soon, and had requested that the procedure not be publicised. The Chief Minister described him as an asset of Bengal and praised his contribution to both cinema and politics.

The government told the Supreme Court of India that the concept of a creamy layer cannot be extended for the reservation of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes categories. The government argued that the doctrine has consistently been applied to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) only.

Gauahar Khan attended the party with husband Zaid Darbar, and shared unseen pictures, including one with ex-boyfriend Kushal Tandon. Another viral clip showed Agu Stanley Chiedozie playfully lifting Seema Sajdeh.

The celebrity lineup includes Aaditya Kulshreshth aka Kullu, Abhishek Malhan aka Fukraa Insaan, Ansh Chopra, Dalip Tahil, Harman Singha, Ikka Singh, Karan Singh Magic, Krystle D'souza, Mallika Sherawat, Munawar Faruqui, Parul Gulati, Prish, Ranveer Brar, Rhea Chakraborty, Rida Tharana, Sahil Salathia, Shahneel Gill, Shalini Passi, Shweta Tiwari, Soundous Moufakir and Tanya Puri.

Harshvardhan Rane and Sanjeeda Shaikh's latest Instagram posts from a monsoon getaway has sparked dating rumours. Eagle-eyed fans spotted striking similarities in their cosy setup, including the two cups of tea, leaving many convinced the rumoured couple spent the weekend together.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reiterated that normal relations with Pakistan can move forward only in an environment free from terrorism, hostility and violence. In the Lok Sabha, he outlined India's diplomatic and strategic measures following the Pulwama and Pahalgam terror attacks. Separately, MoS External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said India is pursuing permanent membership of an expanded UN Security Council through bilateral and multilateral engagements.

Amid escalating Red Sea tensions, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Indian missions across the Gulf are providing 24x7 assistance to Indian-flagged ships and seafarers while coordinating with maritime authorities.

The petition had alleged that Vijay was involved in an extramarital relationship with a female actor, claims he had not publicly responded to. The court allowed the withdrawal while granting Sangeetha the liberty to file a fresh petition in the future, if required.

The Nifty ended the session down 65.35 points, or 0.27 per cent, at 24,570.65, while the Sensex declined 455.59 points, or 0.58 per cent, to settle at 78,499.17.

The students in Jharkhand gathered at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, demanding the cancellation of all JSSC CGL, JSSC JE, and PGT exams after 2019, a CBI investigation into the irregularities, strict action against the mafias and agencies involved, disclosure of category-wise cut-offs (UR, EWS, BC-I, BC-II, SC, ST), OMR copies, and response sheets for transparency regarding the process and a recruitment calendar modelled after UPSC/SSC standards.

The government has strengthened maritime safety through updated advisories, a 24x7 control room, the eNavik portal, and close coordination with the Indian Navy, MEA and international maritime agencies.

In a shocking incident in Jammu's Bishnah area, a man allegedly bludgeoned his 11-year-old stepson to death with bricks and stones before dumping his body in a nearby gorge. Police arrested the accused, Ravi Kumar, and registered a case under Section 103 of the BNS, while an investigation is underway to ascertain the motive behind the brutal killing.

Seven people were killed after a student allegedly opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand before dying by suicide, police said. Authorities alleged the attacker had earlier killed his grandparents. Students and teachers were among the dead, while investigators continue probing the motive behind the shooting.

Announcing the launch, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal invited users to follow the ministry on Snapchat for exclusive stories, updates and behind-the-scenes content on India's diplomatic engagements.

The Delhi High Court has stayed an FSSAI order directing Dabur India to stop selling products carrying claims like 100% Pure, 100% Natural and 100% Organic. The court observed that Dabur was not given a hearing before the order was issued and granted interim relief while seeking responses from the Centre and FSSAI

Security forces have intensified counter-terror operations across Kashmir to track down LeT terrorist Mohammad Latif Bhat, who is suspected of involvement in the killing of two migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh in Kulgam and J&K Police Head Constable Ashiq Hussain in Anantnag. Jammu and Kashmir Police have announced a Rs 15 lakh reward for credible information leading to his arrest.

Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Mohan Bhagwat said Gen Z expects logical answers rather than accepting things unquestioningly, unlike earlier generations. When we were young, we listened to our elders without questioning. Now, Gen Z wants logical answers, he said.

White House defended President Donald Trump's immigration policies, claiming the administration has deported more than three million undocumented immigrants, halted their release into the US for 15 consecutive months, tightened visa screening, restricted birth tourism and expanded enforcement measures aimed at strengthening border security.

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has cautioned citizens and the media against sharing unverified visuals and misleading claims related to the India-China border circulating on social media. It urged everyone to rely only on official updates from the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Armed Forces

The film will release across an unprecedented number of screens and shows statewide, while Bengaluru alone is set to witness a record-breaking number of Day One screenings, establishing a new benchmark for theatrical exhibition

The Lok Sabha passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 without debate amid Opposition protests. The legislation extends tax incentives for electronics manufacturing, eases rules for foreign investors and cloud companies, and empowers the government to modify the zero-MDR framework for UPI and RuPay transactions.

The makers of Ramayana have released the English-dubbed trailer with Brahma AI-powered lip-sync technology. Ranbir Kapoor's English dubbing has won praise from fans, while Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expressed hope that Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana will bring home an Oscar.

PM Modi on Thursday spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed recent developments in West Asia. The leaders reviewed progress in the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and agreed to remain in touch.

The data provided by the ministry showed that a maximum expense of 17,46,50,390 was incurred during the visit to Norway in the second half of May. This was followed by 11,92,25,938 that was spent on the Prime Minister's visit to Israel in February. He has visited 13 countries this year so far.

The government said Indian coffee was exported to more than 140 countries in FY202526, with growing demand in markets such as the UAE, Australia, South Korea, Egypt, Kuwait, the UK, and new destinations including Djibouti, Micronesia and Timor-Leste. I

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rejected Congress' claims that the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, would make UPI transactions chargeable, clarifying that MDR applies only to merchants. She said UPI payments will remain free, and any future levy would require a separate government notification.

The Centre will hold fresh discussions with Meta on its recommendation algorithms and content moderation systems as it strengthens oversight of digital platforms. The talks will focus on tackling harmful content, deepfakes and child sexual abuse material while ensuring compliance with Indian laws

The Sensex fell 438.68 points to 78,516.08, while the Nifty slipped 97.10 points to 24,538.90. Banking, financial and cement stocks led the losses, whereas IT, auto, realty, FMCG and telecom shares gained

The action, taken under the 2023 dark patterns guidelines, targeted practices such as drip pricing, basket sneaking, confirm shaming and forced subscriptions. The government said the move aims to improve transparency and strengthen consumer protection in the digital marketplace.

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Television host Mini Mathur emerged as the first-ever winner of Alliance; he took home a Rs 50 lakh prize. During the final week of the show, Salman Khan entered the Alliance HQ and had an emotional conversation with his brother Sohail Khan about his divorce from Seema Sajdeh, encouraging him to move on with his life.

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, which governs how individuals, associations and organisations receive and use foreign donations.

The debate has also gained international attention after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that American foreign aid would increasingly be routed directly to national governments instead of NGOs, adding a new dimension to the discussion on regulating foreign funding

A Chandigarh district court has summoned Salman Khan, his sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri and the directors of Style and Content Jewellery Pvt Ltd in connection with an alleged cheating case linked to a Being Human jewellery showroom.

The Sensex rose 374 points, or 0.48 per cent, to settle at 78,954.76, while the Nifty gained 11.35 points, or 0.05 per cent, to close at 24,636.00.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi recently met a group of student protesters in New Delhi, applauding their courage and determination in raising their voices for reforms in India's education system. Sharing moments from the interaction on social media, the Congress leader praised the students.

Farah Khan hosted a grand Lock Upp 2 success party after the finale, attended by several contestants namely Harshad Chopda, Akanksha Chamola, Sunita Ahuja, Apoorva Shreya Kalra, her boyfriend Rishabh Jaiswal. While Shilpa Shinde, Akanksha Choudhary and Sufi Motiwala were missing from the celebrations.

The food regulator alleged that the claims were misleading and violated advertising and organic food regulations, while also objecting to the use of the Jaivik Bharat logo on some products. Dabur has defended its labelling, saying it complies with existing laws and industry practices, and argued that it has never made misleading claims.

Authorities said deputies responding to the scene found several victims with gunshot wounds, while local officials reported that three family members, including the suspected shooter, were killed

He told us to value our seat in the House as there are thousands of people vying for that position, said a lawmaker, speaking on condition of anonymity. Modi asked the lawmakers to steer clear of vested interests posing as well-wishers.

Gold futures rose to an intraday high of Rs 1,49,700 per 10 grams, while COMEX gold also traded higher. Silver witnessed mixed trade after early gains. Analysts said easing geopolitical tensions and softer crude oil prices have reduced inflation concerns

The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 sexual assault case filed by his junior colleague, overturning his 2021 acquittal by a Goa Sessions Court.

Despite heavy rain, protesters continued their agitation and indefinite hunger strike, alleging corruption, bribery, paper leaks and irregularities in recruitment exams. A delegation of students is scheduled to hold talks with the Jharkhand government, with hopes of finding a resolution to their demands.

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Centre, the Ministry of Finance, the Department of Revenue and the CBDT on a PIL seeking an automatic refund mechanism for excess TDS deducted from individuals who are not required to file income tax returns.

Sensex started the session at 78,782.43, up 0.25 per cent or 200 points, while Nifty opened at 24,632.65, an increase of 8 points or 0.03 per cent.

Actor Pradeep Rawat was laid to rest in Mumbai after passing away at the age of 74 following a relapse of cancer. Bollywood stars, including Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker and the Lagaan team, attended his funeral, while Salman Khan paid tribute on social media

The action, taken under the 2023 dark patterns guidelines, targeted practices such as drip pricing, basket sneaking, confirm shaming and forced subscriptions. The government said the move aims to improve transparency and strengthen consumer protection in the digital marketplace.