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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Cuba not to acquire armaments that could put the US military, or the US mainland, at risk.

Justice Neena Bansal Krishna said the continuation of the FIR registered by the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing was "nothing but a gross abuse of the process of law"

The senior Trinamool leader has been asked to appear before the police for questioning and has been asked to submit his passport to the court

The Congress alleged that Ms. Natarajan’s nomination was rejected as part of a “premeditated conspiracy” and all its 62 MLAs would call on President Droupadi Murmu in Delhi on Friday, June 12, to seek her intervention in the matter.

The court said the allegations against Khuram Parvez, though serious, were based on the statement of a co-accused-turned-approver, who claimed to be an NIA informer, and were yet to be tested in trial.

“It is the responsibility of those in authority (in PoK) to listen, engage and peacefully resolve the matter, rather than allow it to escalate into violence, arbitrary arrests and loss of life,” said the Mirwaiz.

“It was Bharathiraja who, for the first time, brought the villages of southern Tamil Nadu — especially those around Madurai — alive before our eyes”

“We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

India condemns attack, summons U.S. Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission Jason Meeks to lodge a “strong protest”

Palaniswami asks whether there is a ‘Censor Board’ at work to monitor what appears on electronic media and social media

The notice called for all families affected by the trunk Infrastructure part of the Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project to keep about 24 different types of documents ready that may be required by the census team

The UK Treasury continues to resist a push to speed up an increase in defense spending, just days out from unveiling the country’s long-delayed military investment plan.

“At a time when global unemployment is projected to remain stable at 4.9%, the persistence of global job gaps affecting more than 400 million people serves as a stark reminder that employment alone is not enough,” says RSS leader

The commission further warns that the frauds are causing not only financial devastation but also severe psychological trauma and violations of human rights.

The Home Minister says that during his tenure, Modi made public welfare the guiding principle of governance

The latest protest that started under the leadership of Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) on June 5 however was triggered when local residents demanded subsidy on electricity and flour and restoration of civil liberties in Muzaffarabad, Rawalkot, and Mirpur.

At the 64th session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB64), India associated itself with the positions taken on behalf of the Group of 77 and China (G-77), the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC) and the BASIC bloc (Brazil, South Africa, India, China)

The rejection is based on allegations that Ms. Natarajan had “hidden” details of a case lodged against her in Telangana’s Hyderabad

The President has approved the conferment of 131 Padma awards this year, including to actors Mammootty and R. Madhavan, as well as the late Satish Shah, whose kin will receive the honour posthumously

“If Mr. Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti [of the Peoples Democratic Party] succeed in persuading the INDIA bloc to issue a joint statement supporting the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional status, Statehood and other political rights, it would be a significant step,” said Awami Ittehad Party leader and legislator Sheikh Khursheed.

“The portability feature of PM-JAY would be particularly beneficial for migrant workers from West Bengal and their families. Beneficiaries working or residing in other States would be able to access cashless treatment at nearby empanelled hospitals across the countr,’’ said Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda

The BJP’s move pushed the Congress into alert mode with Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Umang Singhar hosting party MLAs and senior leaders over dinner at his residence and to discuss the election strategy.

The Agriculture and Disaster Management Department has forecast rainfall in parts of Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri districts until June 9; in other regions of Maharashtra, the monsoon’s progress and rainfall intensity are expected to remain low over the next week.

Shabir Ahmad, a farmer from Pulwama’s Padgampora, said small patches of 3-4 kanals of land were being utilised by locals to procure rice and feed for cattle; “If the government takes the land, it will have a severe impact on locals,” said Mr. Ahmad.

According to the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB), 28,86,797 candidates have applied to compete for 32,679 vacancies over three days (June 8, 9 and 10) across the State.

Lt. Commander Dilna K. and Lt. Commander Roopa A. of the Navy are among the Shaurya Chakra recipients after completion of Navika Sagar Parikrama II; Sepoy Janjal Pravin Prabhakar of the Mahar Regiment of Rashtriya Rifles and Lt. Shashank Tiwari of the Sikkim Scouts have been conferred the Kirti Chakra posthumously

During the visit, the pilgrims will pay obeisance at various historic Sikh shrines and participate in commemorative events before returning to India on June 19

It urges Centre to convene all-party meeting on current economic situation; parties question Congress for parting ways with DMK and for criticising then Pinarayi govt.

The UK government is planning to cut £6 billion ($8 billion) in investment for projects such as schools and hospitals over the next four years to help fund a £15 billion increase in spending on defense, according to local media reports.

Mr. Pawar’s statement comes in the wake of increase in price of domestic cooking gas by ₹29 per cylinder

The Chief Justice of India describes ‘Swadeshi jurisprudence’ as one that remains attentive to India’s constitutional values, institutional realities, linguistic diversity, and social conditions. Serious efforts are underway to explore establishing an indigenous AI ecosystem for the judiciary, he says.

As a first step, the DPO will convene a meeting of all departments in the district, say officials

Mr. Nabin asserted that Jharkhand will remain a BJP stronghold. He also directed that regular monthly meetings be held at all levels from the state down to the ‘Mandal’ level, to maintain continuous communication with grassroots workers.

Critical mineral ambitions must account for the people, land and history of northeast India

India maintains that “only illegal intruders” are pushed into Bangladesh following due procedures

A number of factors has contributed to this, including systematic reorientation for government doctors, standardisation of operational protocols, and multi-level periodic reviews

Governor JB Pritzker issued an order pausing state tax incentives for data centers in Illinois after the state legislature stalled his plan to keep data-center energy costs from affecting local residents’ bills.

The increase follows a ₹60-per-cylinder hike on March 7 after the conflict in West Asia disrupted global energy supplies and drove up international fuel prices.

The girl alleged that she was sold to two families in Jhansi and subjected to sexual assault by multiple men over a period of nearly two years.

In Kurukshetra, Congress Lok Sabha MP Deepender Hooda led the demonstration, demanding resignation of the Union Education Minister over the NEET paper leak and alleged irregularities in CBSE examination.

Dismissing reports of a rift, BJP’s senior spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal had said, “He is not going anywhere. He is with the BJP.”

“Some forces are trying to make the country's youths anti-establishment,” Mr. Nabin said during an interaction with intellectuals in Ranchi.

What event triggered the rebellion within the Trinamool Congress legislature party? Why were MLAs Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha expelled from the party? What challenges do Mamata Banerjee and the party face?

He had been rushed to a private hospital with fever and shortness of breath in the early hours of June 6, and placed on ventilator support

Public health expert B. Ekbal emphasises that the incident reflects systemic failures rather than the negligence of a single junior staff member. He urges the Health dept. to implement robust monitoring protocols to ensure patient safety.

Only two in 10 Albertans want to hold a binding referendum on whether the province should stay in Canada, according to a new Ipsos poll.

The depth of the earthquake, which struck about 40 k.m. from Dharamsala near the Kangra- Chamba border at 10:04 pm, was 5 km, the meteorological office said, adding that the epicentre was located near Dhar Godoi in Kangra.

In two separate detailed orders, Joint Civil Judge J.G. Pawar refused to stay the proceedings as sought by Sugandha’s brother Gaurishankar Kalyani and his daughter, Sheetal Kalyani.

Under the current eligibility criteria, candidates seeking admission to IITs through JEE (Advanced) must either secure at least 75% marks in Class 12 or equivalent examinations.

Reacting to the approval of the Union Cabinet for the Coastal Highway between Rameshwar and Paradip connecting Konark, the BJD said ₹8301-crore coastal highway project was approved after long wait of 11 years.

Leak was brought under control promptly by fire and services personnel

Khan’s bodyguards had fired in the air after his centre was attacked on June 2; Education Minister says State government will formulate a policy soon to curb rivalry among coaching institutes