| | At a Glance | PM Modi urged Indians to drive less, spend cautiously and avoid unnecessary purchases amid the worsening Middle East crisis. In Bengal, new CM Suvendu Adhikari announced key decisions in his first cabinet meeting, while the Congress is still struggling to pick a CM in Kerala a week after the UDF’s big win. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat accused the WFI of blocking her comeback after she was denied entry into a competition despite claiming she had clearance. Meanwhile, two Indian crew members from MV Hondius were declared safe after a hantavirus scare near Spain’s Canary Islands. | |
| | PM Modi's 2nd Message In 24 Hours Amid 'Worst Crisis In Decades': Drive Less, Buy Less, Travel Less |  | Push For Economic Resilience
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to reduce import dependence and strengthen India’s domestic manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.
- Flagging the Middle East crisis, he said global supply chains remain disrupted amid rising imported goods prices and international uncertainty.
- India is continuously working towards becoming a major participant in global supply chains, the Prime Minister asserted.
Appeal For Collective Responsibility
- PM Modi urged citizens to avoid unnecessary foreign exchange spending during the ongoing global economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
- He recalled Indians historically united during wars and crises, responding responsibly to government appeals and challenges.
- The Prime Minister repeated appeals promoting lower fuel consumption, public transport usage, electric vehicles and deferred gold purchases.
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| | 🛢️ Is Fuel Hike On Table As Govt Plans Emergency Response Amid Middle East Crisis? |  | What Report Says
- The Centre is weighing emergency measures to strengthen foreign-exchange reserves amid the fallout of the US-Israel-Iran war.
- Officials are considering steps such as raising fuel prices and restricting non-essential imports, including gold and electronic goods.
- According to a Bloomberg report, PMO and finance ministry officials held consultations with the RBI over measures to tackle the impact of surging oil prices.
What PM Said
- Among the proposals being considered is an increase in fuel prices, though no final decision has been taken yet.
- The government may also consider limiting the inflow of gold and consumer electronics, according to the report.
- PM Modi urged citizens to reduce fuel consumption, limit foreign travel, prioritise work-from-home and buy less gold and non-essential goods.
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| | Bengal’s New Broom? Suvendu Unveils Bengal Overhaul |  | First Cabinet Clears Long-Pending Moves
- West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari announced six key decisions in his first cabinet meeting, ending multiple Centre-state deadlocks.
- The government cleared land transfer to the BSF for border fencing within 45 days and approved rollout of central schemes including Ayushman Bharat.
- Bengal also aligned with central administrative reforms by allowing IAS and IPS officers to attend Union government training programmes.
‘Double-Engine’ Bengal Takes Shape
- The cabinet raised the upper age limit for government jobs by five years and initiated the pending census process.
- The chief minister also promised support and possible investigations into deaths of BJP workers during past political violence.
- Adhikari said the new government would follow the development path of BJP-ruled states under a “double-engine” model.
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| | 🎭 AIADMK’s Civil War After Poll Debacle: Move On To Sideline EPS |  | Move To Sideline EPS
- Cracks surfaced within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam after a section of MLAs pushed for S P Velumani as legislature party leader.
- The MLAs, led by senior leader C Ve Shanmugam, submitted a letter to pro tem Speaker MV Karuppaiah backing Velumani.
- The development has intensified speculation of an internal power struggle and a possible move to weaken Edappadi K Palaniswami’s control within the assembly.
Internal Rift In The Party
- The latest rebellion comes amid reports that some AIADMK MLAs wanted Edappadi K Palaniswami to step down after the party’s poor poll performance.
- The AIADMK contested 167 of the 234 Assembly seats but managed to win only 47 constituencies.
- Tensions deepened after several senior leaders, including C Ve Shanmugam and S P Velumani, skipped meetings called by Palaniswami along with their supporting MLAs.
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| | 🤷 Damn This ‘Yuddham’: Kerala CM Seat Empty As Congress Fights Itself |  | What's Happening In Kerala Congress
- Posters in Kerala show rival Congress factions fighting for CM, with "Kerala wants KC" for Venugopal and "natural choice" for Satheesan.
- UDF won 102 seats a week ago, but Congress has yet to name a chief minister, frustrating allies.
- IUML warned of "consequences" if the delay continues, saying people are raising the issue everywhere, including at weddings and funerals.
When Is The Announcement Expected
- K Muraleedharan said a decision may come within 48 hours, adding "a new generation is coming up for the CM position, so disputes are natural."
- Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and A K Antony are expected to decide in Delhi.
- Congress has a history of leadership deadlocks, including Karnataka (2023), Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan (2018).
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| | 🤼 Vinesh Phogat Vs WFI: Comeback Attempt Sparks Massive Showdown In Brij Bhushan Stronghold |  | Why Vinesh’s Comeback Bid Halted
- Vinesh Phogat arrived at the Nandini Nagar Mahavidyalaya indoor hall in Gonda with husband Somvir Rathee, supporters and security staff but was denied entry into the competition venue.
- The WFI maintained that disciplinary proceedings against her are still pending and insisted she remains suspended from domestic competition until June 26, 2026.
- Vinesh claimed she had fulfilled all comeback requirements laid down by UWW and WADA and said the ITA had officially cleared her to compete from January 1, 2026.
‘They Want Me Tired & Retired’
- Vinesh accused the WFI of deliberately preventing her comeback, alleging that officials wanted her to “accept defeat” and retire permanently from wrestling.
- The wrestler also claimed she was denied access to training facilities and warm-up mats ahead of the weigh-in, expressing frustration over being unable to prepare properly.
- Despite the setback, Vinesh vowed to continue fighting, insisting she was “clean” and determined to pursue her return ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics.
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| | 🚨 POSH-ed Under The Rug? NCW Flags ‘Deeply Toxic’ Culture At TCS Nashik |  | ‘Hindu Beliefs Mocked
- The NCW report said young women employees faced sexual, emotional and mental harassment at the Nashik unit.
- The commission alleged that the accused targeted vulnerable Gen Z employees and attempted molestation.
- The report also claimed that Hindu beliefs and practices were repeatedly mocked to create a coercive atmosphere.
POSH System ‘Non-Functional’
- The NCW found major lapses in the implementation of the POSH Act at the Nashik office.
- The report said CCTV cameras at the workplace were installed but remained non-functional.
- The commission accused the internal POSH panel of showing “insensitivity” and failing to support complainants.
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| | Garden Flower Gets Protein Power |  | Flower Power Find
- Scientists found protein potential in a common garden flower.
- The discovery could support future plant-based nutrition.
- It may turn garden blooms into useful food resources.
Sustainable Food Hope- Flower-based protein could offer an eco-friendly alternative.
- It may help reduce pressure on traditional protein sources.
- More research will decide how it reaches real-world plates.
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| | 🚢 Hantavirus Alert: Indian Crew Clears Health Scare, Moved For Monitoring |  | Indian Crew Safe After Scare On Cruise Ship
- The Indian Embassy in Madrid said two Indian crew members aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise vessel MV Hondius are healthy and asymptomatic.
- The vessel anchored off the Canary Islands after health concerns linked to a reported hantavirus case onboard.
- Authorities allowed passengers to disembark following protocols set by the WHO and Spanish officials.
Evacuation, Monitoring And Global Health Response
- The embassy said the two Indian crew members have been evacuated to the Netherlands for quarantine and medical observation.
- Officials stated that Indian authorities are coordinating with Spanish counterparts to monitor the situation closely.
- Experts have noted that there is no immediate public health risk to India despite heightened global surveillance of hantavirus cases.
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| | Soldier Wanted To Remarry, Son Opposed — Both Ended Up Dead |  | What Happened?
- A 66-year-old retired soldier allegedly shot dead his son following a heated argument over his relationship with a woman in Punjab.
- The father had reportedly wanted to marry the woman after his wife’s death, which his son strongly opposed.
- Neighbours said the two frequently quarrelled over the issue, which escalated on Sunday night inside the house.
After Killing Son, Father Ends Life- The accused allegedly used his licensed 12-bore double-barrel gun and chased his son out of the house before opening fire.
- The son, Gursharan Singh (38), was killed on the spot in the street.
- The father later returned home and allegedly consumed poison, dying during treatment at hospital.
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| | 🎵Johnny Johnny, Who Approved This Papa? UP Minister Disapproves Of This, Papa |  | UP Minister Dislikes Nursery Rhymes
- The Uttar Pradesh higher education minister Yogendra Upadhyay said rhymes like ‘Johnny Johnny, Yes Papa’ teach children to lie to parents.
- He criticised ‘Rain Rain Go Away’ for promoting self-interest instead of collective welfare and Indian cultural values.
- He argued that Indian culture prioritised “Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhay” over individual pleasure.
Opposition Reacts
- The Congress mocked the minister and said children learn distrust from paper leaks and corruption, not nursery rhymes.
- Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of running a “university of lies” while reacting to the minister’s comments online.
- The minister later clarified that his criticism targeted the message of the rhymes and not any particular language or culture.
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