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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
 "Three workers killed in gas leak at Ludhiana factory, two hospitalised")
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
 "Centre signs agreement with ISRO, rolls out new water research initiatives")
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
 "PM SVANidhi brings dignity, credit access to street vendors: PM Modi")
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
 "Won't allow senior advocates to argue during partial court working days: SC")
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
 "Bajaj Auto posts 20% growth in total vehicle sales at 461,257 units in May")
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
 "West Bengal govt rolls out free bus travel for women on state-run services")
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
 "Fire breaks out in Ministry of Education office building in Delhi's ITO")
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
 "Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari expands his cabinet, 35 more ministers take oath")
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
 "Thunderstorms, rain to continue across India; Delhi under yellow alert")
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
 "Statsguru: Peak power deficit resurfaces marginally as temperatures soar")
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
 "Death toll in Saket building collapse reaches 6; 2 MCD engineers suspended")
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
 "VFS in Maharashtra: Reforming governance or outsourcing state's front desk?")
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
 "Pocso Act applies if victim of commercial sex trafficking is minor: SC")
Stay hydrated, take extra care during scorching heat: PM on 'Mann Ki Baat'
In his monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat, he said people should take extra precautions when stepping out in the sun
 "Stay hydrated, take extra care during scorching heat: PM on 'Mann Ki Baat'")
India's vultures stage comeback as captive-breeding efforts gather pace
Led by the BNHS and state governments, the recovery initiative for the critically endangered white-rumped, long-billed, and slender-billed vulture species has entered a vital new phase
 "India's vultures stage comeback as captive-breeding efforts gather pace")
Gen NS Raja Subramani takes charge as new CDS, succeeds Gen Anil Chauhan
Gen Subramani, widely known as an expert on Pakistan and China, was serving as the Military Advisor at the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS)
 "Gen NS Raja Subramani takes charge as new CDS, succeeds Gen Anil Chauhan")
Onion farmers seek ₹10,000 crore revival package amid export curbs, losses
The central government's move to release buffer onion stock through NAFED and NCCF at lower rates in the domestic market adversely affected prices of the kitchen staple and caused financial losses
 "Onion farmers seek ₹10,000 crore revival package amid export curbs, losses")
Heatwave eases as rain cools North India, IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi
Rain, thunderstorms and hail are forecast across several states on Sunday, bringing respite from the intense summer heat
 "Heatwave eases as rain cools North India, IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi")
Several feared trapped as five-storey building collapses in Delhi
The entire five-storey structure collapsed, flattening into a massive mound of rubble, according to officials at the site