Uttarakhand government plans to elevate the state to the top position nationwide. Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlights Prime Minister Modi's vision for Uttarakhand's prosperity. Dhami distributes appointment letters to 187 candidates in the irrigation department and Uttarakhand transport corporation. He emphasizes transparency in recruitments and the government's zero-tolerance policy against corruption.

An IndiGo flight, 6E 792 from Jabalpur to Mumbai, faced a significant delay of over four hours on Monday due to a flat tyre. The Airbus A320 (VT-IFS) experienced the issue during a pre-flight inspection in Jabalpur. To ensure safety, the airline decided to replace the tyre, airlifting a spare from Delhi.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar advocated for a fair and multipolar global order, emphasizing that it should not be dominated by a select few nations. Speaking at the BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival, he highlighted the role of cultural traditions in strengthening national identity and guiding national direction. Jaishankar's remarks come amid global trade tensions and diplomatic challenges for India.

Kalyan Banerjee resigned as TMC's chief whip in Lok Sabha. This follows a public dispute with party MP Mahua Moitra. Banerjee criticized Moitra's comments made during a podcast. He deemed her language dehumanizing and uncivil. Banerjee defended his questions about public figures' conduct. He accused Moitra of personal attacks to deflect from her performance.

The Supreme Court has questioned the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to take over the Shri Banke Bihari temple management in Vrindavan, citing a lack of consultation with key stakeholders before the corridor project order on May 15. The court expressed concern over the state's urgency in enacting the ordinance and its approach to the court without informing involved parties.

India clinched a thrilling Test series victory against England by 6 runs, while PM Modi paid tribute to Shibu Soren after his passing. A political clash erupted over the Supreme Court's criticism of Rahul Gandhi's China remarks. Despite Western pressure, India continues to import Russian oil, and a SpiceJet staffer spoke out about an assault at Srinagar airport.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a policy change prioritizing Bihar residents in future teacher recruitments, starting with TRE-4 in 2025. This initiative aims to strengthen the state's education system, building upon efforts since 2005. The Education Department has been directed to amend rules accordingly, with a STET exam planned before TRE-5 in 2026.

The Supreme Court's criticism of Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the India-China border standoff has ignited a political firestorm. The BJP has accused Gandhi of being «anti-national» and undermining national security, citing his comments on Chinese incursions.

Despite resigning four months ago, former Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde continues to occupy the official bungalow 'Satpuda,' causing inconvenience to senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, who was allotted the residence in May. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis acknowledged Munde's extended stay, while Bhujbal awaits the bungalow's availability, refraining from directly asking his party colleague to vacate.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Shibu Soren, the late Jharkhand leader and former Chief Minister, at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi. Soren, 81, had been battling kidney ailments. Modi met with Chief Minister Hemant Soren and family, expressing condolences. President Murmu and Governor Gangwar also mourned Soren's death, recognizing his contributions to social justice and tribal rights.

Farooq Abdullah voiced concerns over India's strained diplomatic relations, particularly after the US imposed tariffs. He suggested India is isolated globally, with the US seemingly favoring Pakistan. Abdullah attributed economic challenges to tensions between Trump and Modi, impacting the rupee's value. Trump defended the tariffs, citing India's historically high rates.

BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya has branded Rahul Gandhi a «certified anti-national» following Supreme Court criticism of Gandhi's remarks about the Indian Army. Malviya accused Gandhi of seeking foreign support, engaging with China against national interests, and undermining India's image abroad.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav faces a police complaint filed by an advocate in Patna regarding his alleged possession of two EPICs. This action follows a notice from the Election Commission of India, which discovered discrepancies in Yadav's stated EPIC numbers.

Security agencies have confirmed that the three terrorists killed after the Pahalgam attack were Pakistani nationals, providing irrefutable evidence including government documents and biometric data. The Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives were responsible for the April 22 attack that claimed 26 lives. Recovered items and forensic analysis further solidify Pakistan's direct involvement in the deadly incident.

The Supreme Court criticized Rahul Gandhi for his alleged defamatory remarks against the Indian Army, stating that a true Indian wouldn't make such statements. While staying the defamation case, the court questioned Gandhi about the basis of his claim that China occupied 2000 km of Indian land.

Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand advocated for a living cow's presence during the new Parliament building's inauguration, emphasizing its blessing. He urged Maharashtra to establish a cow felicitation protocol and proposed «Ramadhams»—cow shelters—in each constituency, rewarding caretakers financially. He supported declaring the cow as «Rashtramata» and demanded a complete ban on cow slaughter, criticizing the government's Amrit Kaal celebrations amidst ongoing slaughter.

The acquittal of all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case has reignited the debate over the term 'Saffron Terror.' Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj condemned linking color with terrorism, emphasizing that a terrorist is simply a terrorist. Political figures have weighed in, with some rejecting the term while others suggest alternatives like 'Hindu fundamentalist' or 'Hindu terrorism.'

Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan emphasized the importance of education as the key to dismantling «dictatorship and Sanatan» during an Agaram Foundation event in Chennai. He cautioned against relying on other methods, asserting that education is essential for true victory, as an uninformed majority could undermine progress.

A senior Trump administration official, Stephen Miller, has criticised India for its continued purchase of Russian oil, asserting it fuels the Russia-Ukraine war. Miller highlighted the surprising scale of India's oil imports from Russia, nearly matching China's. This rebuke follows the imposition of tariffs on Indian goods and warnings of further penalties if oil purchases continue without a peace agreement.

The ministry of external affairs (MEA) has refuted reports circulating online, specifically those originating from «China in English» and other social media accounts, alleging that India is reviewing tariff exemptions on US products and considering suspending bilateral agreements with the US. The MEA's fact-check unit labeled these claims as "FAKE News.

Donald Trump suggested Russia could avoid Ukraine war sanctions by reaching a deal to end the conflict, lamenting the high number of casualties on both sides. He also reiterated his claim of brokering peace between India and Pakistan, a statement previously denied by Indian officials.