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Centre transfers CBSE chief, secretary; orders probe into OSM procurement

The Cabinet Secretariat has formed a one-member committee to examine procurement of CBSE's On-Screen Marking system amid growing scrutiny over evaluation-related complaints

Why India's UPI boom has not stopped cash in circulation from rising

India's digital payments revolution is accelerating, but cash continues to grow as households and businesses use currency for savings, reserves and informal activity

Annapurna Bhandar scheme 2026: Check eligibility and how to apply online

The Annapurna Yojana, a new financial aid scheme that offers eligible women financial benefits through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), was launched by the West Bengal government on June 1, 2026

House collapses after LPG blast in north Delhi; 11 injured, 1 critical

Four to five injured people were rescued from the debris by the locals and the police and were rushed to a nearby hospital

29th Telangana Formation Day 2026: History, significance and celebrations

29th Telangana Formation Day 2026: Telangana marks its 12th Formation Day on June 2, commemorating its creation as India's 29th state after a decades-long movement for separate statehood

Supreme Court strength rises to 37 after five new judges sworn in

The strength of judges at the apex court will now be 37, one short of the upgraded sanctioned strength of 38

Thunderstorms, rain to persist across India; monsoon yet to reach Kerala

IMD forecasts lightning, gusty winds and heavy rainfall in several states; temperatures likely to rise gradually across northwest India this week

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 strikes Bay of Bengal at depth of 10 km

The earthquake occurred at 07:43:17 am IST on June 2 at a depth of 10 kilometres

CBSE launches class 12 verification, re-evaluation portal amid OSM row

In a post on X, CBSE Headquarters informed students that the portal had become operational and urged them to follow the application process carefully

Monsoon set to arrive in Kerala within the next 2-3 days, says IMD

Centre forms crop weather watch and crisis management groups, circulates contingency plan to states as IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon and rainfall risks

Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez likely to visit India amid oil supply shifts

Acting President's visit comes as India increases Venezuelan crude purchases to offset supply disruptions caused by the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz

The Hindware-Google row: Invisible keywords, visible consequences

The Delhi High Court's ruling against Google in the Hindware trademark dispute could alter how keyword advertising, trademark rights and platform liability are viewed in India

Delhi HC recognises right to be forgotten, lays down masking guidelines

The Delhi High Court said names and identifying details may be masked in online court records while preserving the substance and evidentiary value of judgments

Supreme Court refuses plea to hold NEET-UG re-test in computer-based mode

The plea arises from the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026, originally conducted on May 3, following allegations of a large-scale paper leak

SC refuses to accept plea to conduct NEET-UG retest in CBT mode on June 21

On May 12, the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET-UG held on May 3 for medical admissions amid allegations of paper leak

Statsguru: Peak power deficit resurfaces marginally as temperatures soar

Extreme heat across north and central India is pushing electricity demand to record highs, exposing supply gaps and testing the resilience of the power system

Three workers killed in gas leak at Ludhiana factory, two hospitalised

According to officials, the workers were suddenly overcome by toxic fumes while carrying out the cleaning operation of sewage line

Centre signs agreement with ISRO, rolls out new water research initiatives

The agreement was signed during a national workshop on research and development (R&D) in the water sector organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre

PM SVANidhi brings dignity, credit access to street vendors: PM Modi

The Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) is a central scheme supporting street vendors through affordable working capital, financial inclusion and social protection measures

Won't allow senior advocates to argue during partial court working days: SC

The bench stressed that it would not dismiss any matter in which senior advocates were appearing and would list them for hearing in July after the top court resumes normal working