The defamation case against Rahul Gandhi, filed by BJP's Vijay Mishra over remarks about Amit Shah, was postponed to June 26 due to the judge's absence. Gandhi faces allegations for comments made in 2018 accusing Shah of criminal involvement. Previously, he appeared in court in February 2020 and was granted bail. The case revolves around statements made at a Bengaluru press conference.

On his first visit to Varanasi post-elections, PM Modi faced criticism from Congress's Jairam Ramesh for barely winning the seat. Ramesh raised issues like the failed Namami Gange project and alleged election irregularities, asserting that Modi's narrow victory reflects a vote of no-confidence from Varanasi's residents.

A BJP fact-finding team, led by Ravi Shankar Prasad and other leaders, investigated post-poll violence against party workers in West Bengal. They met victims, highlighting instances of assaults and threats, condemning the state government's alleged inaction. Prasad emphasized the plight of victims and criticized Mamata Banerjee's administration, while seeking national-level intervention to address the situation.

The education ministry body NCERT has made changes to the Class 12 political science textbook, causing significant political controversy. Opposition parties have criticized the BJP-led NDA government, accusing it of promoting the «RSS agenda.» The revisions by NCERT have led to responses from a wide range of political figures. The changes include the removal of topics such as the 2002 Gujarat riots and the Babri mosque demolition.

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's visit to New Delhi aims to enhance the partnership between the United States and India, focusing on the Indo-Pacific region. The visit marks the first appearance of a senior Biden administration official in India after Prime Minister Modi's third term began.

The Kanchanjungha Express collided with a goods train in Darjeeling, resulting in 8 fatalities and 25 injuries. Passengers shared their fear and anxiety after the tragic incident. Restoration efforts were completed as the train reached Sealdah Station in Kolkata, where officials like Kaushik Mitra and Deepak Nigam coordinated medical assistance.

Sharad Pawar, head of the Nationalist Congress Party, urged Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde to address drought concerns in Pune's Purandar, Baramati, Indapur, and Daund tehsils. Pawar highlighted issues with irrigation schemes' implementation and villagers' suggestions, calling for a Mumbai meeting with key officials to find lasting solutions.

21-year-old biotechnology student Devika Pillai from Kerala was found hanging in IIT-Kharagpur's Sarojini Naidu and Indira Gandhi Hall. The incident, the third student death since 2022, has raised concerns among students and authorities. Pillai, who had been receiving treatment for depression, accessed the roof of B Block despite restrictions on hostel roofs.

Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar object to NCERT for using their names in biased and dysfunctional textbooks, threatening legal action if not withdrawn. They express embarrassment over the association with the textbooks and criticize them as politically biased, academically indefensible, and pedagogically dysfunctional.

US NSA Jake Sullivan and India's NSA Ajit Doval commit to enhancing strategic trade, technology, and industrial cooperation through concrete action. The meeting focuses on preventing the leakage of sensitive technologies, strengthening the India-US partnership, and collaborating with like-minded nations to deliver secure, reliable, and cost-competitive technology solutions.

An Indian trainee pilot challenges Directorate General of Civil Aviation's refusal to allow him to fly as pilot-in-command due to his HIV status. Despite being declared fit by the US FAA, DGCA limits him to co-pilot roles, impacting his job prospects in India. His advocate Bhoomika Vyas represents him in court.

Railway ministry officials clarified that the loco pilot involved in the Darjeeling train crash did not follow speed restrictions during a defect in the automatic signalling system, leading to the fatal accident.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's decision to retain Rae Bareli seat in Uttar Pradesh, prompting his sister Priyanka Gandhi to contest the Wayanad bypolls in Kerala, has sparked criticism from BJP leader Shehzad Poonawala, who accused the Congress party of operating as a 'family business'. Rahul Gandhi on retaining the Rae Bareli sear said that he had an emotional connection with both Rae Bareli and Wayanad.

Political scientists Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar threaten legal action against NCERT for publishing 'politically biased' textbooks under their names without consent.

Congress demands suspension of Rs 72,000 crore infra project in Great Nicobar Islands, posing threat to tribal communities and natural ecosystem.

Oil minister Hardeep Puri highlighted the differences in fuel prices in states governed by BJP and its allies, mentioning past reductions in state levies by BJP-ruled states.

A new year, a new list, and yet Mumbai remains at the top spot as the most expensive city in India for expats. In a recent survey published by consultancy firm Mercer, Mumbai has in fact climbed up 11 spots to be ranked 136th globally. Delhi also featured in the top 200 and climbed up 4 spots from last year to 164th place.

The Congress demands suspension of all clearances for the «Mega Infra Project» in Great Nicobar, citing severe threats to tribal communities and ecological damage. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes the project's forest land diversion and its environmental impact, highlighting risks in an earthquake-prone area post-tsunami. Allegations include inadequate consultation with tribal councils and legal bodies, underscoring violations of constitutional and environmental norms, amid global expert warnings.