Police have recovered the knife allegedly used in a fatal stabbing of a man on a Mumbai local train, thanks to a viral video and a restaurant manager. The accused, Roshan Suvarna, claimed he'd carried the weapon for months and discarded it after the incident. His custody has been extended as investigators probe his motive and past activities.

Tourist footfall at the historic hill fort reportedly risen by around 25 per cent since the incident came to light. Much of the attention is centred on a spot that visitors have informally begun referring to as «Siya Point», after Siya Goyal, who, along with her boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary, has been accused of allegedly pushing Agarwal off the fort during a trip near Pune.

Samajwadi Party's chief whip in the Uttar Pradesh assembly, Kamal Akhtar, has resigned following directions from party president Akhilesh Yadav. Akhtar stated that organizational changes are a natural process and he is fulfilling his duty as a party worker. His resignation comes amid speculation of a rift with the SP's Lok Sabha MP from Moradabad, Ruchi Vira. This development occurs as Uttar Pradesh prepares for assembly elections next year.

The Ayodhya Ram Temple trust has moved its meeting to July 6 to address leadership changes and enhance transparency, with resignations and restructuring on the agenda. Meanwhile, Mumbai mourns an 11-year-old student lost in a tragic school van accident caused by heavy rains. In Pune, an FIR details a realtor's suspicions about his fiancée's affair before his alleged murder.

Appearing for the Centre, Attorney General R Venkataramani argued that any judicial intervention in the allocation process at this stage could unsettle the government's national ethanol blending policy. He submitted that the 20 per cent ethanol blending programme remained an ongoing experiment and that its impact would become clearer by next year, reported news agency PTI.

Indian healthcare professionals are urging the Indian Medical Association to back a call for the Israeli Medical Association's suspension from the World Medical Association. Over 1,150 signatories cite the IMA's silence on attacks against Gaza's healthcare infrastructure and medical personnel. This move aligns with international calls for medical ethics and humanitarian law, contrasting with the British Medical Association's condemnations and South Africa's previous suspension of ties.

The Delhi High Court has permitted a 17-year-old boy to donate a portion of his liver to his father suffering from advanced chronic liver disease, while directing the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), Vasant Kunj, to carry out the transplant procedure in strict compliance with all legal, ethical and clinical protocols to ensure the minor's health and safety.

The incident took place near Heritage Pride and was reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade at 2.58 pm. Fire brigade personnel, police, a 108 ambulance and BMC ward staff rushed to the spot and carried out a rescue operation. Officials said all 15 students were travelling in the Universal High School van when the tree was uprooted and fell on the vehicle.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath sharply criticized the Congress over the Ram Temple donation row, accusing them of hypocrisy and past anti-devotee actions. He stated that those who once opposed Lord Ram are now eager to visit Ayodhya. This comes as the Congress alleged house arrests of its leaders, including state chief Ajay Rai, who planned to visit Ayodhya amid the embezzlement controversy.

Dhami first assumed office as Chief Minister on July 4, 2021, and following the BJP's victory in the 2022 assembly elections, the party leadership once again entrusted him with the state's command, making him the only Chief Minister of Uttarakhand to secure a second consecutive term.

For six decades, the Shiv Sena survived by changing with Maharashtra. It reinvented itself from a trade union movement into a champion of Marathi identity, and one of India's most influential proponents of Hindutva. Today, however, the party faces an existential crisis unlike any in its history.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor expressed enthusiasm for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's potential return visit to the United States, highlighting President Trump's continued engagement with India. Gor is optimistic about finalizing an interim trade agreement soon, noting the complex negotiations involving thousands of items. He also indicated a likely visit by President Trump to India next year, following PM Modi's attendance at the G20 Summit in Miami.

Ajay Rai, the Congress chief in Uttar Pradesh, has accused the BJP government of placing him under house arrest to stop a party delegation from reaching the revered Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He suggested that the government is anxious about a potential backlash from devotees regarding a donation embezzlement scandal. Rai's wife voiced her concerns, stating that the BJP would be accountable for any harm that might come to him.

INDIA bloc parties have formally petitioned the Chief Justice of India regarding the Election Commission's special intensive revision of electoral rolls and other election-related concerns. This joint letter, signed by 23 parties and an independent, follows a recent opposition meeting where consensus was reached on key issues. The alliance emphasized solidarity and resistance, aiming to address perceived electoral irregularities and demanding the Education Minister's resignation over examination controversies.