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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

Bajaj Auto posts 20% growth in total vehicle sales at 461,257 units in May

Total domestic sales for the reporting month stood at 248,031 vehicles, a growth of 10 per cent year-on-year, while exports spiked 34 per cent at 213,226 units from 158,888 vehicles in May 2025

West Bengal govt rolls out free bus travel for women on state-run services

Women going to work in the peak morning hours sought that the frequency of government buses be increased

Fire breaks out in Ministry of Education office building in Delhi's ITO

According to the Delhi Fire Service, a call regarding the blaze was received at 9.37 am, following which eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari expands his cabinet, 35 more ministers take oath

Governor R N Ravi administered the oath, bringing the total strength of the Council of Ministers to 41 under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's administration

Five new judges appointed to Supreme Court, taking total strength to 37

The government last month promulgated an ordinance amending a law to increase the sanctioned strength of the apex court to 38 from 34, including the Chief Justice of India

Thunderstorms, rain to continue across India; Delhi under yellow alert

The IMD has also forecast a gradual rise in maximum temperatures across northwest India, with mercury levels expected to increase by 6-8 degrees Celsius over the course of the week

Death toll in Saket building collapse reaches 6; 2 MCD engineers suspended

Death toll in the Saket building collapse rises to six; FIR lodged, two MCD engineers suspended and a magisterial inquiry ordered

VFS in Maharashtra: Reforming governance or outsourcing state's front desk?

Maharashtra government has roped in VFS Global to manage its 60 Sub-Registrar Offices across the state. Is it a cosmetic change or a broad reform? Let's find out

Pocso Act applies if victim of commercial sex trafficking is minor: SC

A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan on Friday issued a slew of directions to mitigate the concerns of sex workers