Viswanathan Anand Becomes Interim FIDE President
Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has become the first Indian to serve as interim president of the International Chess Federation after incumbent Arkady Dvorkovich
Bangladesh President Shahabuddin Resigns
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned midway through his five-year term, bringing an early end to the tenure of one of the last senior officials
Ukraine Claims Strikes on Russian Defence Targets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said his country’s forces struck a major Russian defence enterprise in Kirov and a separate oil facility located nearly 1,350
Supreme Court Restricts Sharing of Hearing Videos
The Supreme Court has issued an interim order restricting the unauthorised sharing of audio and video recordings of judicial proceedings across social media and other
CJP Insists on Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation
The Cockroach Janta Party has said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation remains “non-negotiable” following its second round of talks with representatives of the Centre
DRDO Successfully Tests Kusha Air Defence Missile
The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the indigenous Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile, marking a major step in
Centre Reshuffles Secretaries Across Ministries
The Centre has announced a major bureaucratic reshuffle involving 13 secretary-level appointments across ministries and departments, including changes in both wings of the Union Education
Iran Claims Drone Attacks on US Regional Bases
Iran’s military has claimed that it launched a new wave of drone attacks against facilities used by American forces in Bahrain and Jordan as regional
Canada Warns of Response to Trump’s 50% Tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has intensified trade negotiations with the United States while warning that Ottawa could retaliate if President Donald Trump’s proposed 50%
Marco Rubio Warns Iran of Heavy Price as War Escalates
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Iran will pay a “very heavy price” as American military strikes continue and diplomatic efforts to
Delhi Police Blocks 480 Pakistan-Based Handles
Delhi Police has identified and blocked 480 Pakistan-based social media accounts accused of participating in coordinated misinformation campaigns targeting students and young people in India.
Trump Links Saudi Nuclear Deal to Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump has made a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia conditional on Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords and establishing diplomatic relations
China’s Gravity-1 Launches Nine Satellites
China has successfully launched nine satellites aboard the Gravity-1 commercial rocket from a sea-based platform off Shanghai, completing the vehicle’s third orbital mission. Gravity-1 Rocket
Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Centre on key demands connected to the continuing protests over
US Imposes 10% Tariff on Indian Imports
The United States has imposed a 10% additional tariff on imports from India under a Section 301 investigation concerning the enforcement of bans on goods
Shubman Gill Nears Top Spot in ICC ODI Rankings
Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain inside the top four of the latest ICC men’s ODI batting rankings following India’s three-match series against
India Rejects Pakistan’s Kashmir Remarks
India has rejected remarks by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Jammu and Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty, describing them
PM Modi Vows Tougher Paper Leak Action
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised tougher action against examination paper leaks, saying the Union Cabinet will consider additional measures as protests over the NEET-UG
Afghanistan to Host India T20Is in Delhi
Afghanistan are set to host India for a three-match T20 international series in New Delhi in September 2026, with all three games likely to be
Sooryavanshi Powers India Past Zimbabwe
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck a record-breaking half-century while Mayank Yadav produced a decisive bowling spell as India defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the opening T20I
EU Grants Greece Russian LNG Exemption
The European Union has granted Greece a temporary exemption from restrictions on transporting Russian liquefied natural gas, clearing a major obstacle to the bloc’s latest
Iran Claims US Defence Systems Destroyed
Iran has claimed that its forces destroyed several American air-defence assets and other military infrastructure during attacks on US bases in Jordan and Kuwait. The
Centre Renews Talks Offer to CJP Protesters
The Centre has renewed its appeal for talks with the Cockroach Janta Party and student protesters, offering discussions at a time convenient to their representatives
The Oval to Host 2027 WTC Final
The 2027 ICC World Test Championship final will be played at The Oval in London from June 9 to 13, confirming the venue’s return as
PV Sindhu Exits China Open After Chen Defeat
PV Sindhu’s China Open campaign ended in the second round after she lost a closely contested three-game match against China’s world No. 4 Chen Yufei
Delhi Police NSA Powers Renewed for Three Months
The Delhi Police Commissioner has been authorised to exercise preventive detention powers under the National Security Act for three months, but police have rejected claims
India Cuts Hunger but Healthy Diet Costs Rise – UN Report
India has recorded a substantial decline in undernourishment over the past two decades, but more than 520 million people still cannot afford a healthy diet,
US House Passes $1.15 Trillion Defence Bill
The US House of Representatives has narrowly approved a record $1.15 trillion defence policy bill amid divisions over military spending, the Iran war and expanded
Marco Rubio Says Iran Not Serious About US Deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has questioned Iran’s willingness to reach a diplomatic agreement, accusing Tehran of repeatedly violating or attempting to revise commitments
Nawaz Sharif Eyes PoK Prime Minister Post
Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif has said he would ask his brother, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to make him the head of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
Omar Abdullah Corrects Nadda on JKSSB Leak
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has challenged Union Minister J.P. Nadda’s account of a recruitment paper leak, saying the incident occurred in 2022
CJI Flags Supreme Court Metro Station Closure
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said he will intervene if the closure of the Supreme Court Metro station is not resolved, after lawyers
Nicolas Maduro Trial Set for June 2027
A US federal judge has scheduled the criminal trial of ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, to begin in New York
Iran Threatens Regional Oil Exports
Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that no country in the region would be able to sell oil if Iran
Annamalai Questions Delay in NEET Protest Talks
Former BJP leader K. Annamalai has questioned the Centre over its delayed engagement with NEET protesters, asking why meaningful dialogue began only after the agitation
Eastern Assam Faces Worst Floods in 60 Years
Severe flooding across eastern Assam has caused widespread destruction, with a state minister describing the disaster as the region’s worst in six decades. Rescue operations
India Slams Pakistan Over Terrorism at UN
India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations for raising Jammu and Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty while continuing what New Delhi described
Fresh Violence Erupts at Delhi Youth Protest
Fresh clashes erupted between youth protesters and police near Jantar Mantar in central Delhi late Wednesday as demonstrators continued demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s
The Fake NEET OMR Episode Raises Serious Questions About Prime-Time Journalism
The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination following the confirmed paper leak will be remembered as one of the most disruptive moments in India’s education
PM Modi Announces Paper Leak Fast-Track Courts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced plans to establish fast-track courts for examination paper leak cases, promising swift trials and stringent punishment for those found
Why Should Dharmendra Pradhan Resign Over the NEET Leak?
Dharmendra Pradhan Caught the NEET Leak, Ordered a Retest and Put the Accused Behind Bars—So Why Must He Resign? The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026
PIL Seeks NIA Probe Into CJP Protest
A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking an investigation by the National Investigation Agency into the violence during the
Should India’s Youth Be Influenced by Celebrities Who Can Be Paid to Say Almost Anything?
Every generation has its icons. Yesterday they were film stars whose posters adorned bedroom walls. Today they are actors, YouTubers, stand-up comedians, Instagram influencers and
Trump Approves Saudi Civil Nuclear Deal
US President Donald Trump has approved a 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could eventually permit uranium enrichment inside the kingdom, according
Zelenskyy Replaces Ukraine Military Chief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed General Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of the armed forces and appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as his replacement following
Zimbabwe Recall Madhevere Returns for India T20I Series
Zimbabwe have recalled all-rounder Wessly Madhevere and fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri for the three-match T20I series against India, beginning at Harare Sports Club on July
Policeman Killed in Anantnag Terror Attack
A Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable was killed after suspected terrorists opened fire on a police party in Anantnag town on Wednesday, officials confirmed.
16 Delhi Metro Stations Shut Amid CJP Protest
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation temporarily closed 16 stations across central Delhi on Wednesday, citing security concerns as the CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar continued.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Drops Plan to Arrest Benjamin Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has acknowledged that municipal authorities do not have the legal power to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reversing
CJP, Opposition Criticise CJI Remarks
The CJP and several Opposition leaders have criticised Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s remarks while the Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on alleged
