The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerged as the clear winner in Punjab’s municipal elections, securing victories across several major civic bodies and municipal councils. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann described the outcome as public support for his government’s development agenda and said voters had rejected the opposition’s “politics of hatred”.
Gujarat Titans decimated Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2026. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi initially launched a scathing attack on the Shubman Gill-led side, but he barely had any support from the other end. His opening partner, Yashasvi Jaiswal, departed in the first over itself, scoring just one run, while batting at three, Dhruv Jurel went back in the next over, leaving RR reeling on 9/2.
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh recently met Arsenal footballer Declan Rice, and the moment quickly grabbed attention online after he shared a picture from their meeting. The interaction comes at a time when Ranveer is also making headlines due to ongoing controversy around Farhan Akhtar’s film Don 3 over his reported exit.
Nuclear weapons, Hormuz and naval mines: Trump’s list of demands to Iran for Gulf peace plan
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday acknowledged irregularities in the NEET examination, admitting that the question paper had indeed been leaked. Addressing the growing outrage over the issue in an exclusive interview with India TV, Pradhan said the government is committed to taking strict action against the education mafia responsible for compromising the integrity of the medical entrance exam.
Former India batter Aakash Chopra has urged selectors not to rush Vaibhav Suryavanshi into the national team despite the Rajasthan Royals opener’s sensational IPL 2026 campaign. His remarks came just after the 15-year-old produced another explosive innings in the Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad, helping Rajasthan Royals secure a 47-run victory and advance to Qualifier 2.
The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a preliminary understanding to extend the ceasefire in their three-month conflict by another 60 days while beginning negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme. According to a US official familiar with the discussions, cited by AP, the proposed agreement still requires approval from President Donald Trump before it can be finalised.
After the NEET-UG paper leak controversy shook the examination system, the government is now considering bringing in the Indian Air Force (IAF) to transport question papers for the June 21 retest, because apparently, the land is not safe anymore and only military-grade security can stop leaks.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested Twisha Sharma’s mother-in-law Giribala Singh, a day after her anticipatory bail was cancelled by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Giribala Singh, a retired judge, is one of the main accused in the death case of Twisha Sharma.
Siddaramaiah on Thursday resigned from his post as Karnataka Chief Minister after days of turbulence in the state’s political landscape. Flanked by DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation to Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s secretary at Raj Bhavan, as the latter is not in the city.
