NPCIL said, «This milestone reflects the close coordination and dedicated efforts of NPCIL and Atomstroyexport, Russian Federation. The successful erection of the vessel demonstrates the steady progress being made towards the completion of Unit 5, reinforcing NPCIL's commitment towards nation’s clean energy transition,» it said. The Kudankulam site comprises six units, each of 1,000 MW capacity.

On June 3, Omar had called a meeting of his party’s MLAs and MPs at Dachigam national park on Srinagar’s outskirts for a day-long strategy session that ended with a decision to protest in New Delhi on the opening day of Parliament’s monsoon session demanding restoration of J&K’s statehood. J&K lost its statehood on Aug 5, 2019, when the Centre abrogated Article 370, revoked the region's special constitutional status and bifurcated the former state into two Union territories, J&K and Ladakh.

In an editorial, Murasoli accused Congress of repeatedly undermining its alliance partners in states while seeking their support during parliamentary elections.

The UPSC has announced the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 results, with 13,343 candidates advancing to the Main Examination. These qualifiers must complete online formalities, including fee payment and cadre preference submission, by June 28 to remain eligible for recruitment into services like IAS, IFS, and IPS.

Jewar Airport's operational start is poised to boost real estate along the Yamuna Expressway, with property values expected to rise 15-20% annually. Meanwhile, a rebellion within the Trinamool Congress sees dissident MPs merging with the obscure Nationalist Citizens Party of India, claiming significant Lok Sabha support.

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticized the merger of breakaway Trinamool Congress MPs with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, alleging «Bangladeshi political parties are infiltrating India.» The rebel MPs claim they aim to control the TMC and its symbol, a move dismissed as legally untenable by the Mamata Banerjee-led faction.

Rahul Gandhi is spearheading a national movement with Congress to tackle exam scandals, declaring that these repeated setbacks are stifling the ambitions of our youth. He encouraged students to band together and raise their voices louder, emphasizing that each incident of leakage or delay is a direct hit to the hopes of countless individuals.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday personally operated a tiller to plough a field at his private residence in Nagla Tarai in Khatima and applied natural cow dung manure to the soil, conveying a message in support of organic and traditional farming practices. His mother, Bishna Devi, was also present during the activity.

AAP national convener credited divine intervention for the party's rise in the state and lauded the performance of the current administration.

A US trade delegation is set to visit India next week for crucial talks on a proposed trade agreement, following recent negotiations. Discussions are expected to cover goods trade, customs, and economic security. India is pushing for preferential tariffs and protection against future hikes.

A seven-year-old boy in Kerala's Malappuram district has succumbed to Shigella infection, marking the state's fourth fatality from the disease this year. The child was admitted with fever and diarrhea, later diagnosed with the bacterial illness. Kerala has seen 138 confirmed Shigella cases so far in 2026, with ongoing surveillance and containment efforts in affected areas.

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has urged RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to disclose the organization's legal status, finances, and tax compliance. Citing the RSS's extensive presence and public mobilization, Kharge argued for accountability in a constitutional democracy. He called for transparency, suggesting formal registration and adherence to Indian laws, especially following recent remarks on university VCs attending RSS events.

NCERT's new Class 9 arts textbook has altered the appearance of the Indus Valley Civilisation's 'Dancing Girl' artefact. The traditionally bare torso is now visually covered in the new edition. This change has drawn criticism from experts who argue it misrepresents the original 4,500-year-old bronze sculpture. The matter is currently under review by NCERT.

In an X post, the Chief Minister highlighted the contribution of farmers, describing them as the «providers of grain» and stating that they are central to the nation's development journey.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the US-Iran understanding to end West Asian conflict, expressing hope for regional stability and safeguarded global commerce. The agreement, announced by US President Donald Trump, aims to lift the US blockade on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a formal signing expected soon.

An Indian man, Mohmad Rijwan, was apprehended in Nepal's Lumbini Province after authorities discovered 63.5 grams of brown sugar hidden within his undergarments during a routine check. Police also confiscated his motorcycle. In a separate incident, 104 kilograms of marijuana were found in a crashed jeep in Koshi Province, with the driver having fled the scene.

India's food regulator, FSSAI, is cracking down on misleading health claims and brand names. Notices have been issued to numerous food businesses for products marketed as «healthy» or «zero maida» without proper substantiation. The authority aims to prevent consumer deception by ensuring accurate labelling and preventing the misuse of terms like «organic» and «true vitamin» without necessary certifications.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his European tour in Bratislava, Slovakia. He received a warm cultural welcome with traditional Slovak music and dance. A Slovak folk ensemble sang Vande Mataram. The custom of offering bread and salt symbolized hospitality. Prime Minister Modi also met the Indian community. Discussions with Slovak leaders will focus on strengthening cooperation.

Congress has planned a national outreach that will seek to unite students beyond political affiliations and provide a platform for the affected youth to share their experiences and demand accountability for “repeated examination failures and paper leak scandals”. AICC general secretary KC Venugopal said Rahul will also be holding conventions in Allahabad (July 10), Patna (July 11), and Delhi (July 14).

Congress said India should put off the upcoming visit of US trade representatives in view of the killings of seafarers and Rubio’s “threatening language” with Jaishankar. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the PM for his “silence” over the killings. “And you have the audacity to sugarcoat it with the ‘Vishwaguru’ narrative.

Industry observers believe it is not just opportunities presented by the infrastructure boom; broader economic shifts may also be influencing student choices. “AI fears are accelerating the move toward core branches like civil for students seeking stability,” said Bhushan Jamsandekar, an IIT Madras alumnus. The broader hierarchy of the IIT system, however, remains largely unchanged.

In a dramatic development, 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs informed Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla that their group has merged with NCPI — which is registered in West Bengal’s Howrah and had contested a few seats in the 2023 Tripura assembly elections — and that they will be backing the BJP-led NDA. Incidentally, “to save your rights, reject political turncoats” was one of the slogans of NCPI.

S Naval Forces Central Command/US 5th Fleet reposted a news report about the rescue operation that said “upon receiving a distress call from the stranded sailors, a US Navy P-8 aircraft reached the spot and dropped a search-and-rescue kit that included a life raft, which the 14 mariners boarded”. Official sources said that the US Navy had alerted the shore authorities and Indian Navy that a dhow with Indian sailors was sinking about 80 nautical miles east of Ras AI Hadd off the coast of Oman.

Before the cameras rolled at the conclave, the PM sat down with global venture capitalists and Indian entrepreneurs — OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal, Ronnie Screwvala and a clutch of international investors among them. Commerce minister Piyush Goyal and principal scientific adviser Ajay Kumar Sood were in the room. “India has emerged not as a consumer of solutions but as a contributor to solutions in the world.

The foundation stones will be laid by minister for fisheries and animal husbandry Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary. The aqua park will include carp and catfish hatcheries, Brooder incubation units, biofloc systems, a fish feed mill, water quality and disease diagnostic laboratories, involving a total investment of more than Rs 31 crore.