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Kerala High Court reserves verdict on CMRL appeal against ED probe
The Kerala High Court on Monday reserved its verdict on an appeal by the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) challenging a single bench order that dismissed its plea seeking to quash proceedings initiated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against them in an alleged case of misappropriation of public funds.
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June 02, 2026
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Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry assumes charge as AOC-in-C of Central Air Command
Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry today assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Indian Air Force’s Central Air Command, succeeding Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan, who retired on 31 May after four decades of service.
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June 02, 2026
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K’taka Cabinet exercise gathers pace ahead of 3 June oath ceremony
With Karnataka set for a leadership transition on 3 June, Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar and caretaker Chief Minister Siddaramaiah spent Monday in New Delhi engaged in crucial consultations with the Congress high command as the party moved to finalise the contours of a new government that could reshape the political balance within the state unit.
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June 02, 2026
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Former TN BJP chief Annamalai’s Delhi visit sparks speculation over political future
The political future of former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai (photo) has become the subject of intense speculation after giant posters put up by his supporters across Coimbatore sparked rumours that he could be preparing for a major political move, including the possibility of launching a separate political platform.
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June 02, 2026
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PM Modi hails India's 19-medal haul at Asian U20 Athletics C'ships
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian contingent for its outstanding performance at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships, where the country clinched 19 medals, including an impressive 10 golds, reinforcing India’s emergence as a strong force in junior athletics across Asia.
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June 02, 2026
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PM Modi lauds PM SVANidhi’s impact on street vendors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the success of the Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme as it completed six years, describing it as a transformative initiative that has empowered millions of street vendors through collateral-free credit, financial inclusion and enhanced livelihood opportunities.
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June 02, 2026
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Monsoon misses 1 June onset date in Kerala, now likely in 2-3 days
The much-awaited southwest monsoon has missed its normal June 1 onset date with Kerala and is now likely to arrive on Indian mainland in the next two to three days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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June 02, 2026
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Kohli credits youngsters for pushing him to evolve after RCB's title defence
Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli said the rapid evolution of T20 cricket and the emergence of fearless young players have constantly pushed him to improve his game, admitting that even after 19 IPL seasons he is still finding new ways to adapt and stay relevant.
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June 02, 2026
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Zee bags FIFA World Cup rights for India; announces launch of 4 new sports channels
FIFA World Cup 2026 action, starting from June 11, will be available across Unite8 Sports channels and Zee5 as Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited secured the Indian media rights for the marquee event, along with FIFA World Cup 2030 editions, the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and other key FIFA events up to 2034.
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June 02, 2026
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CM Vijay targets DMK, vows clean governance at Trichy rally
In his first political and public event after becoming the Chief Minister, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Founder C. Joseph Vijay on Monday slammed the previous DMK regime on various issues and asserted that people are his strength and that the criticisms (levelled by the DMK) gives him enough energy.
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June 02, 2026
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JD-U National Council meet on 21 June, Nitish Kumar’s consultations with top leaders spark buzz
The Janata Dal-United National Council meeting will be held in Patna on 21 June, where the decision to appoint Nitish Kumar as the party's National President will be formally ratified.
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June 02, 2026
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French Open chief Mauresmo backs human judgment after Ruud line-call controversy
French Open director Amelie Mauresmo said on Monday that electronic line-calling is not 100% reliable on clay courts and has no immediate plans to introduce the technology at Roland Garros despite a controversial call during Casper Ruud loss against Joao Fonseca.
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June 02, 2026
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Redefining Residential Schools
Echoes from the Valley:
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June 02, 2026
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India's industrial production grows at 4.9 pc in April
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate for April is recorded at 4.9 percent as compared to April 2025 with the growth rates of Mining & Quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity & Gas Supply and Water Supply, Sewerage & Waste Management at (-)5.1 per cent, 6.2 per cent, 4.9 per cent and 6.6 per cent respectively, as per the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
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June 02, 2026
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TMC expels MLAs Ritabrata, Sandeepan Saha over alleged anti-party activities
The Trinamul Congress (TMC) on Monday expelled two of its legislators, Ritabrata Banerjee (photo right) and Sandeepan Saha (photo left), on charges of engaging in activities against the party.
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June 02, 2026
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Never dreamt of this: Rajat Patidar savours back-to-back IPL titles with RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar admitted he was overwhelmed after leading the franchise to a second successive IPL title, saying the achievement was beyond anything he had imagined when he first joined the team.
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June 02, 2026
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BSE resolves 150 investor complaints against companies in May
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) announced on Monday that it had resolved 150 complaints from investors against 99 companies in the month of May.
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June 02, 2026
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Apex court gets five new judges as President approves appointments
The five judges — Justice Sheel Nagu, Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, Justice Arun Palli and senior advocate V. Mohana — whose elevation to the Supreme Court was cleared by the Central government, will be sworn in on Tuesday, June 2.
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June 02, 2026
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Stock markets fall from day's high, investors lose ₹4.26 lakh crore
Indian stock markets on Monday fell significantly from day's high to close in the red for fourth straight session.
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June 02, 2026
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When development becomes defence
For much of independent India's history, border security has been viewed primarily through a military lens.
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June 02, 2026
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US bombs Iranian military sites and Tehran targets American troops in Kuwait
The United States said Monday that it bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend.
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June 02, 2026
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Congress steps up attack on Centre over CBSE OSM breach, seeks Pradhan’s resignation
The Congress on Monday sharpened its criticism of the Centre over the alleged cybersecurity breach in the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On Screen Marking (OSM) system, demanding accountability from the Ministry of Education and calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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June 02, 2026
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Pakistani deepfake targets Army chief, falsely links India to Taliban strategy
In a fresh attempt to spread disinformation and fuel geopolitical misinformation, Pakistani propaganda accounts have circulated a digitally manipulated video falsely attributing controversial remarks on Afghanistan and the Taliban to Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi.
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June 02, 2026
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India, Myanmar push for stronger economic & security partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing on Monday held extensive bilateral talks in New Delhi, reaffirming their commitment to deepen cooperation across trade, investment, connectivity, security, technology and development sectors, while underscoring that peace and stability in Myanmar remain vital for regional security and the wider Southeast Asian region.
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June 02, 2026
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From the Abyss of Absolute Zero to the Genesis of a Hero
In an era consumed by hyper-competition and crippling anxieties, entrepreneur Rajiv K. Poddar’s literary debut serves as a vital manifesto on mental resilience, parental support, and the courage to fail.
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June 02, 2026
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Air Trunk inks ₹2 lakh crore deal with Maharashtra to set up 3GW data hub
Australian data centre company, AirTrunk has been issued a Letter of Intent by the Maharashtra government to be allotted land at the Raigad Pen Growth Centre for a proposed data centre project involving an investment of Rs 2 lakh crore, according to official sources.
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June 02, 2026
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India counters Turkey
In February 2023, when Turkey and Syria faced a devastating earthquake, which killed almost 52,000 people, India was amongst the first countries to respond.
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June 02, 2026
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India, US near conclusion of trade agreement; Section 301 tariff relief among key issues
India and the United States move closer to finalising their first bilateral trade agreement (BTA) as a US delegation led by Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch is visiting India on June 1-4 to continue discussions toward finalising a U.S.-India trade agreement.
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June 02, 2026
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Israel orders strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs as Hezbollah rockets hit northern Israel
Israel’s government ordered strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, a day after its ground forces reached their deepest point in Lebanon in 26 years and as Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel, including the outskirts of the coastal city of Haifa.
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June 02, 2026
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'Commerce was a way of life; today we formalised that way of life between India-Oman'
Describing commerce as a ‐way of life‐ that has linked India and Oman for over five millennia, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which entered into force today, formalises a historic trading relationship and is poised to give fresh momentum to bilateral economic ties.
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