Indian Seafarers Caught In Gulf Crisis As Ships Near Hormuz Come Under Fire Indian seafarers have become part of a growing human crisis in the Gulf after multiple vessels carrying Indian crew members came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz and the Oman coast. The incidents have raised serious concerns over the safety of merchant sailors working in conflict-hit waters, where military action, oil shipping routes, and diplomatic tensions are now directl

Supreme Court Homemaker Compensation Ruling Sparks Debate Over ₹30,000 Value The Supreme Court’s decision to recognise homemakers as “nation builders” has sparked a wider debate on the value of unpaid household work in India. The court has said that domestic and caregiving services provided by homemakers must be treated as a separate category while calculating compensation in motor accident cas

Anthropic AI Model Restrictions Raise Global Access Concerns Anthropic has reportedly sent senior engineers to Washington after US restrictions affected access to its advanced Claude Mythos 5 and Claude Fable 5 AI models. The issue began after US officials raised concerns over the safety and possible misuse of the powerful AI systems. Reports said the restrictions were linked to national security concerns and export control rules, forcing Anthropic to li

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Update: Fake Leak Claim, Admit Card Glitches Worry Students The NEET UG 2026 re-exam has entered its final week, with students facing admit card download glitches, while a fake paper leak claim on social media has added to confusion before the June 21 test. The latest concern began after a screenshot claiming that the NEET re-test paper had been leaked again started circulating on social media. Arou

Noida International Airport in Jewar started commercial flight operations on Monday, June 15, 2026. The first flight from Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport landed at 8:05 am, officially opening passenger services at the new greenfield airport. The inaugural Lucknow-Noida flight was operated by IndiGo. The return flight, IndiGo 6E-2279, was scheduled to depart from Noida at 6:55 pm and reach Lucknow around 8 pm. Passe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Bratislava for an important visit to Slovakia, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the country since its independence in 1993. The trip is part of his wider European tour and is expected to give fresh momentum to India’s relationship with Central Europe. During his stay in Bratislava, Modi is scheduled to meet Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico. The tal

Delhi remained on alert on June 12, 2026, after heavy rain and stormy conditions affected several parts of the national capital. The India Meteorological Department warned that Delhi could see thunderstorms, lightning, light to moderate rainfall and strong gusty winds through the day as unstable weather continued over northwest India. Officials said strong thunderstorms may bring wind speeds of 70 to 90 kmph in some areas, while gusts coul

The Andhra Pradesh government is planning to release the next Mega DSC teacher recruitment notification in October 2026. The recruitment drive is expected to open fresh opportunities for candidates waiting for teaching jobs in government schools across the state. School Education Secretary Kona Sashidhar said the notification will be issued as per the government’s job calendar. He also said an action plan has been prepared to conduct the examinations in December 2026.

Kerala Nipah Update: Kozhikode Strengthens Health Watch After New Case Kerala has increased health surveillance in Kozhikode after a fresh Nipah virus case was reported in the district. The patient, a 43-year-old man from the Kozhikode region, is undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. Health officials have started contact tracing and field-level monitoring in the affected area. The move is part of the state’s precautionary response

A major fire at a residential building in southeast Delhi’s Tughlakabad area claimed three lives and left two people in critical condition early Friday, June 12, 2026, officials said. The fire was reported around 2.30 am from Gali No. 1, where flames broke out in the parking area on the ground floor of a multi-storey building. The building had a ground floor and five upper storeys. Officials said thick smoke quickly moved through the sta

CJP Begins Pune Protest Seeking Exam Reforms And Accountability The Cockroach Janta Party has started a nationwide protest campaign from Pune, demanding stronger exam reforms, faster results, transparent recruitment tests, and accountability over alleged irregularities in the education system. The Cockroach Janta Party has launched a nationwide protest campaign from Pune, putting examination reforms and student concerns at the centre of its movement.

Pakistan Satellite Push Puts NavIC In Focus Pakistan’s recent launch of multiple Earth-observation satellites has raised fresh concern in India’s strategic circles. At the same time, India’s NavIC system is facing pressure due to ageing satellites, clock failures, and the NVS-02 setback. The situation has brought space security and sovereign navigation back into focus. Pakistan Satellite Build-Up Raises Concern Pakistan

Pawar Defends Nehru Legacy Amid BJP Comparison Row NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has reignited the Nehru-Modi comparison debate, saying Jawaharlal Nehru’s freedom struggle legacy and nation-building role cannot be equated with any contemporary leader. Sharad Pawar Says Nehru And Modi Cannot Be Compared NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has strongly defended former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, saying there can be no comparison b

India Raises Concern After Oman Tanker Strike Three Indian seafarers have died after a US strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off Oman, prompting India to condemn the attack and raise concern over crew safety. The issue has deepened after the Indian Embassy in Oman began monitoring another vessel incident near Shinas port, though details of that case are still awaited.   Three Indian seafarers have been confi

A fresh row has emerged in Karnataka after Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Mutalik criticised writer KS Bhagawan over his statement linked to Lord Rama. Mutalik said such public remarks should not affect religious sentiments or weaken social harmony. Karnataka Lord Rama Remark Row: Mutalik Reacts To KS Bhagawan Statement Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Mutalik has criticised writer KS Bhagawan over a recent statement related to Lord Rama. Mutalik said public figur