Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie (Photo/X@narendramodi)Seychelles conferred the title of “Guardian of the Blue Horizon”—the Republic of Seychelles’ highest honour for international dignitaries—upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Seychelles President Patrick Herminie said, “A particular highlight honouring the Prime Minister Modi, the title Guardian of the Blue Horizon. A tribute to his exceptional leadership in sustainability, the blue economy and ocean governance. This distinction represents the highest honour that the Republic of Seychelles confers upon international dignitaries. It stands as a symbol of our nation’s deepest respect and recognition for those whose leadership and partnership embodied the spirit of the guardian of our blue horizon.”
The toll in the rain-triggered flash floods in Arunachal Pradesh’s Keyi Panyor rose to three on Sunday after the body of a man was found in adjoining Papum Pare district, as search and rescue operations continued, officials said. The body of Saurabh Kumar Kharwar was found near Hawa Camp, which is around 35 km from flood-hit Poosa in Keyi Panyor district, State Disaster Management Secretary Dani Sulu said, adding a rescue team has been dispatched to retrieve the mortal remains.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coastline on Sunday, rattling the region, though no tsunami warning was issued. Separately, a 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Venezuela, days after the country was hit by deadly twin quakes that have left a death toll exceeding 920 and over 50,000 people still missing.
President Trump has threatened that the US military will “complete the job” if Iran fails to comply with the ceasefire, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain dangerously high. The warning comes as tanker attacks over two days have pulled the US and Iran back to the brink of conflict, putting the fragile truce on the edge just days after it was signed.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump could visit India next year and that he looks forward to setting it up, even as US Ambassador to India Gor weighed in on visa curbs, referencing PM Modi’s stance on illegal migrants and saying Washington “100 per cent” agrees with it.
Police say they have arrested a man over an alleged mass poisoning attempt at a Muharram rally in Mumbai, in a case that has raised serious security concerns ahead of further processions in the city.
West Bengal’s political turbulence spilled onto the Assembly floor as Mamata’s loyalists and TMC rebels spent the first half of the inaugural session sparring with each other, leaving the BJP to watch the infighting from the sidelines.
Responding to the Express investigation into his Rs 99-lakh subsidy, Union Minister Bhagirath Choudhary said he has been farming since childhood and that this was “not a secret”, pushing back against questions over the subsidy approved by a board on which he holds an ex-officio position.
The Byculla police who are probing the alleged mass-poisoning conspiracy at the Muharram procession have questioned the accused's family in Pune, while another police team is tracing the source of the suspected zinc phosphide used to fill thousands of capsules.
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The Pune Rural Police probe into the alleged murder of 25-year-old Ketan Agarwal at Lohagad Fort has revealed that his fiancée, Siya Goyal (20), gave a pre-decided signal by sitting down on the ground, prompting her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary (22), to push Ketan off a cliff, leading to his death.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam on the sidelines of his visit to Seychelles, and the two leaders discussed bilateral ties, including development cooperation, maritime security and trade.
Modi, who is on a three-day visit to the archipelagic nation, will attend the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Day of Seychelles as the Guest of Honour.
"The two leaders reviewed the full spectrum of the India-Mauritius Enhanced Strategic Partnership, including development cooperation, maritime security, trade, capacity building and people-to-people ties," Randhir Jaiswal, Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, said in a social media post.
Modi and Ramgoolam "reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing cooperation under Vision MAHASAGAR, India's Neighbourhood First policy and commitment to Global South", he added. PTI
Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Crime Branch on Sunday registered an FIR in a case related to the opening of suspected fake loan accounts and allegations of unauthorised transactions and diversion of funds involving more than Rs 68 lakh in a bank.
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A man died and two others sustained serious injuries after an autorickshaw and a three-wheeler goods carrier collided in Maharashtra's Beed district on Sunday, police said.
The accident took place on the Dharur-Adas road in Dharur tehsil, they said.
Police said the two vehicles collided with great force, killing Bandoba Ekhe (30), who was travelling on the goods carrier, at the scene.
The driver of the autorickshaw and a passenger sustained injuries. Both are being treated in a hospital in Ambajogai, they said.
An investigation into the accident is underway, they added. PTI
Two Indian nationals were arrested in Nepal with narcotics at separate locations during security checks on Sunday, local police said.
Naresh Kumar Thakur, a resident of East Champaran Raxaul, Bihar, currently residing in Koteshwor area of Kathmandu, was arrested with 10 grams of white heroin during a security check at Pharping Checkpost, in Dakshinkali Municipality, said Nepal Police.
Police found the white heroin, a highly refined and chemically pure form of heroin, in Thakur's electric vehicle while he was travelling from Dakshinkali to Kathmandu.
Thakur was sent to a 10-day judicial remand, and further investigation is underway in connection with the drug smuggling.
In a separate development, an Indian national was arrested with brown sugar from Biratnagar Metropolitan City of Morang district on Sunday.
Chanchal Sikdar, 32, from South Dinajpur, West Bengal, was arrested during a security check on a passenger bus.
He reached Biratnagar from India on a passenger bus carrying the contraband item. The police have recovered over 289 grams of brown sugar from Sikdar.
A 25-year-old Nepali national, named Tej Rawal, who reached Sunsari to receive the drug, was also arrested. The police have initiated further investigation into the matter after taking them into custody. PTI
Unlike tiger reserves such as Sariska in Alwar and Panna in Madhya Pradesh, where India's tiger reintroduction and population recovery programmes have seen immense success, Satkosia in Odisha and Rajaji in Uttarakhand are yet to see similar results, according to a new report.
The reintroduction initiative, which began in 2008 at Sariska, helped increase the population from zero to 56 as of now.
At Panna, the programme, which kicked off in 2009, led to the rise in tiger population from zero to 88.
However, at Satkosia, where two tigers were reintroduced in 2018, the current population is zero. Note that there was already a tiger present at the site before the beginning of the initiative.
At Rajaji (western part), where five tigers were introduced in 2020, the population currently remains the same. No tigers inhabited the location before the reintroduction.
These are findings of the 'Reintroduction and Recovery of Tigers in India', which is one of the three reports released by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday here. PTI
Around 99.71 per cent of enumeration forms (EF) for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Sikkim have been distributed to eligible voters, an official said on Sunday.
"Phase III of the ongoing SIR of electoral roll in Sikkim has been successfully completed with distribution of 99.71 per cent of enumeration forms EFs to the eligible voters spread over six districts," the official said, adding that the last date for distribution of enumeration forms in the state was June 28.
Sikkim had a total of 4,71,018 electors as on May 20 at the time of announcement of the SIR in the state.
The report said that 91.99 per cent of enumeration forms have been digitised, while 8.01 per cent of enumeration forms remain to be collected.
The successful completion of distribution and digitisation reflects a collective effort of the election machinery and active cooperation extended by citizens throughout Sikkim, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Raj Singh Yadav said. PTI
An Indian Army contingent drawn from the Assam Regiment, Navy's frontline stealth frigate INS Tarkash and indigenously built Survey Vessel Large INS Ikshak are set to take part in the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Day of Seychelles on June 29.
Besides, an Indian Navy marching contingent and naval band will also be part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Day of the archipelago nation.
The celebrations will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Guest of Honour. Modi is currently on a three-day visit to Seychelles starting June 27, during which he will hold talks with President Patrick Herminie.
INS Tarkash, a frontline warship of the Indian Navy, arrived in Victoria, Seychelles on June 26 during her ongoing operational deployment to the south-west Indian Ocean Region, the Navy said. PTI
Dhemaji, Assam | 300-meter-long iron bridge connecting Kemi and Oyan washed away by raging floodwaters in the Kemi River, completely severing connectivity between the Kemi-Purana Jelom area and Jonai Sadar.
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AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday questioned the police probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, alleging that only small-time players have been arrested while the main persons facing serious accusations are roaming freely.
He said that despite allegations of a Rs 200 crore "theft", only Rs 80 lakh had been recovered so far.
"In the Ram temple case, not all the accused have been arrested. Instead, only small-time individuals have been caught. The main and big names, against whom the most serious allegations have been made, are still roaming freely.
"They have picked up someone who counted the cash or a watchman. The eight people who have been arrested all work at low levels," Kejriwal, flanked by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, told reporters in Amritsar. PTI
The annual Kinnaur Kailash Yatra 2026 has been postponed indefinitely after the Kinnaur district administration identified severe safety hazards along the pilgrimage route, including active glaciers, unstable boulders, and an increased risk of rockfalls and landslides.
The yatra was originally scheduled to be held from July 1 to July 30, 2026. The decision was taken following a detailed reconnaissance conducted by a special team on June 21 to assess the condition of the route.
Kinnaur Kailash is a majestic 6,050-meter-high mountain in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district. It is deeply revered for its 79-foot vertical rock formation resembling a 'Shivalingam'. ANI
India has strongly rejected Pakistan’s accusations regarding its involvement in the Karachi incident which killed four soldiers. In response to media queries regarding allegations made by Pakistan, Randhir Jaiswal, Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday, “We have seen Pakistani reports making baseless allegations against India regarding the recent incident in Karachi. We categorically reject them.”
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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday began a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, joining the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in examinations and seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Before sitting on the fast, Wangchuk, along with CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, visited Rajghat and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. The protest began with the gathering observing a two-minute silence.
Hundreds of protesters, mostly youth and students, gathered at Jantar Mantar as Wangchuk started his hunger strike. Several farmer leaders were also present at the protest site.
Explaining his decision to join the protest, Wangchuk said education had been close to his heart for the last 40 years and that he could not remain silent when young people raised concerns over the education system. PTI
The IMD issued an orange alert for six districts in Kerala, as rainfall was reported across the state on Sunday, officials said.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued a yellow alert for eight other districts.
The districts that were given an orange alert are Idukki, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, according to a statement issued by the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA).
A yellow alert has been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram on Sunday.
Orange alerts have also been issued for Kannur and Kasaragod on June 29; Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod on June 30; and Kannur and Kasaragod on July 1, the statement said.
An orange alert indicates the possibility of very heavy rainfall of 115.6-204.4 mm in 24 hours. PTI
Ayodhya police on Sunday conducted simultaneous raids at the residences of all eight people arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at Ram temple, police sources said.
Police teams, accompanied by local magistrates, carried out searches at the homes of the accused, including Lav Kush Mishra, Avinash Shukla and Ramashankar Yadav, the sources said.
The raids come two days after all eight accused were remanded in judicial custody till June 29 by a court in Ayodhya. Police are expected to seek their custodial remand when they are produced before the court on Monday.
During Sunday's searches, the police collected documents, including Aadhaar cards, PAN cards and bank-related details from the residence of accused Manish Yadav after asking his family members to open the locked house, the sources said.
Searches were also carried out at the residences of other accused, including Ramashankar alias Tinnu Yadav, where family members were questioned and documents examined, while the police also spoke to neighbours and relatives of some of the accused to gather information about their assets, background and activities.
The eight accused -- Avinash Shukla, Anukalp Mishra, Lav Kush Mishra, Manish Kumar Yadav, Karunesh Pandey, Ram Shankar Mishra, Subhash Srivastava and Ramashankar alias Tinnu Yadav -- were associated with counting cash and valuables received as donations at the Ram Temple. PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said India envisions an Indian Ocean where maritime security is ensured alongside economic prosperity and where partnership is not based on size, but on mutual respect and trust.
“Our vision is to make the Indian Ocean an Ocean of Opportunity,” Prime Minister Modi said at a joint press address with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie during his three-day state visit to the archipelagic country.
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A Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has awarded over Rs 23 lakh to a man who suffered grievous injuries and permanent disability in a 2020 road accident.
Presiding Officer Sudeep Raj Saini was hearing a claim petition filed by Parmanand Rai, who suffered permanent disability after being hit by a car in 2020.
In an order dated June 9, the tribunal said, "... the accident in question was caused due to rash and negligent driving of offending car, being driven by respondent no. 1, Devender." According to the tribunal, Rai was crossing the road in Najafgarh on the night of February 29, 2020, when a speeding car hit him.
The tribunal held that the accident occurred due to the rash and negligent driving of the offending car, relying on the Detailed Accident Report, the petitioner's testimony, medical records and the charge sheet. PTI
A 20-year-old man was nabbed on Sunday with 10,911 grams of hydroponic marijuana, valued at more than Rs 10 crore in the illicit market, at the Ahmedabad airport, officials said.
The passenger, placed under arrest, had arrived from Bangkok and concealed the narcotics in his checked-in baggage, they said.
"During examination of the passenger's checked-in baggage, a sniffer dog gave a positive indication about the presence of narcotic drugs. Based on the baggage tag, officers of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Ahmedabad Customs identified and intercepted the passenger, who had arrived from Bangkok," an official release stated.
The arrested passenger was identified as Ibrahim Sefulla (20), a resident of Gujarat's Junagadh district, Ahmedabad Customs Additional Commissioner S R Vishnoi told PTI. PTI
The Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday held high-altitude operational drills along the route to cave shrine of Amarnath in Anantnag district, as part of the preparations for the pilgrimage.
The MRT conducted intensive high-altitude training and operational drills at Mahagunas Top on the Pahalgam route to the cave shrine, a police spokesman said on X.
The official said the exercises focused on mountain rescue, casualty evacuation and emergency response, reinforcing Jammu and Kashmir Police's commitment to ensuring a safe yatra for pilgrims.
The annual pilgrimage will begin July 3 and culminate after 57 days on August 28. PTI
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday launched a statewide health drive, aiming to administer the oral pulse polio vaccine to about 52.91 lakh children under the age of five.
As a part of the programme, the chief minister along with Health Minister Dr KG Arunraj administered the vaccine to children at Adi Dravidar Welfare Higher Secondary School in Palavakkam near here.
The National Pulse Polio Immunisation campaign drive is being carried out across 43,051 vaccination centers, including government primary health centers, government hospitals, anganwadi centers, schools, and other major public locations.
To ensure no child is left behind, temporary vaccination kiosks (transit booths) have been set up at key public hubs, including major bus terminals, railway stations, toll plazas, check posts, and airports. PTI
The toll in the rain-triggered flash floods in Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor rose to three on Sunday after the body of a man was found in adjoining Papum Pare district, as search and rescue operations continued, officials said.
The body of Saurabh Kumar Kharwar was found near Hawa Camp, which is around 35 km from flood-hit Poosa in Keyi Panyor district, State Disaster Management Secretary Dani Sulu said, adding a rescue team has been dispatched to retrieve the mortal remains.
Five persons went missing after a flash flood, triggered by incessant rainfall, struck Keyi Panyor district on Wednesday morning.
With the latest recovery, three people have been confirmed dead, while two others remain missing. The body of a 35-year-old woman was recovered on Wednesday, while another woman's body was found on Saturday.
Search operations entered the fifth day on Sunday, with a rescue team launching raft operations from the dam side of the Panyor Lower Hydroelectric Project and another ground team searching for the two missing persons who were swept away from the NEEPCO Colony.
Relief and rescue efforts have also been intensified in the affected region. PTI
The Dalai Lama received a grand welcome on his arrival in Ladakh on Sunday for a two-month visit, with thousands of devotees, monks and well-wishers lining the Technical Airport route here to greet him.
The 14th Dalai Lama, who recently underwent a knee surgery in Delhi, will celebrate his 91st birthday in Leh on July 6, with the grand celebrations expected to attract devotees and Buddhists from across the Himalayan region, officials said.
They said the Tibet spiritual leader's two-month stay in Ladakh will also include religious teachings, public audiences and interactions with devotees in the Union territory. PTI
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Sunday said the East African island nation reaffirmed its special place in India's MAHASAGAR vision while welcoming discussions on the announcement of India's Special Economic Package (SEP) worth USD 175 million during his talks with Prime Minister Narendra, who is currently on a three-day state visit to the country.
Addressing a joint press statement with the Prime Minister following delegation-level talks, President Herminie said maritime security in the Indian Ocean remains central to the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
"As maritime neighbours, security in the Indian Ocean region remains central to our relationship. We reaffirmed Seychelles' special place in India's MAHASAGAR vision. We affirmed our commitment to counter piracy, drug trafficking, illegal fishing and cross-border crime," Herminie said. ANI
During a joint press conference, Seychelles President Patrick Herminie conferred the title of "Guardian of the Blue Horizon"—the Republic of Seychelles' highest honour for international dignitaries—upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"A particular highlight honouring the Prime Minister Modi, the title Guardian of the Blue Horizon. A tribute to his exceptional leadership in sustainability, the blue economy and ocean governance. This distinction represents the highest honour that the Republic of Seychelles confers upon international dignitaries. It stands as a symbol of our nation's deepest respect and recognition for those whose leadership and partnership embodied the spirit of the guardian of our blue horizon," Herminie said.
VIDEO | Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Seychelles President Patrick Herminie says, "A particular highlight honouring the Prime Minister Modi, the title Guardian of the Blue Horizon. A tribute to his exceptional leadership in sustainability,… pic.twitter.com/jKx1hBQGN5
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 28, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Seychelles highlighted India’s commitment to regional cooperation, stating that the Indian Ocean was a common space for growth and security.
“We believe Indian Ocean is our shared home, its security, sustainability and prosperity are our shared responsibility,” PM Modi said.
“We will continue to explore new opportunities for industries of both our countries,” he added.
During a joint press statement with Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that India’s development partnership with Seychelles prioritizes the partner nation's needs, notably through a $175 million special economic package spanning sectors like social housing, transport, food security, and defense. Highlighting human resource development as a core focus, PM Modi celebrated India's ongoing contribution to training Seychelles' civil servants and marked the virtual groundbreaking ceremony of a new Professional and Technical Center aimed at boosting the skills, employability, and confidence of the country's youth.
#watch | Victoria | During the press statement with Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie, PM Modi says, "Development partnership has been a defining feature of our relationship. India always moves forward by keeping the priorities, needs, and aspirations of the partner nation… pic.twitter.com/jQXB0dfKvQ
— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2026
Hamza Khan from Jaipur reports than an 18-year-old JEE student from Bihar, identified as Jaishree, passed away early Sunday morning after allegedly jumping from the Kota Jhalawar flyover late Saturday night. Local police, who are currently awaiting the arrival of the student's family to conduct a postmortem, are investigating the incident as a suspected suicide while reviewing information from her PG accommodation and coaching center. This event marks another student death in Kota this year, occurring amidst ongoing national discourse regarding the examination system and student welfare.
Kiran Parashar from Bengaluru reports that the Karnataka government has authorized the full reopening of jungle safari operations at the Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves, seven months after they were suspended due to intense human-wildlife conflict and recent fatal incidents. This decision follows a comprehensive ecological carrying capacity assessment by a technical committee, aiming to balance wildlife conservation with the needs of the local tourism sector, which reportedly faced daily losses of nearly Rs 3 crore affecting approximately 8,000 livelihoods. To ensure safety, authorities have enforced strict protocols—including the prohibition of open-top jeeps, mandated vehicle retrofits with protective grills, and the presence of ambulances—while simultaneously mitigating conflict risks through the capture of 20 tigers and the reinforcement of critical forest perimeters with 25 new anti-poaching camps.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds bilateral-level talks with Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie.
VIDEO | Seychelles: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a meeting with Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 28, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a Guard of Honour at the State House in Seychelles.
VIDEO | Victoria: PM Modi receives a Guard of Honour at the State House in Seychelles.#pmmodi
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 28, 2026
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Tanusree Bose from Kolkata reports West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced the lifting of restrictions on diesel supply in containers for essential sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, food supply, and public services, citing the distress the previous ban caused these vital areas. This move partially relaxes the Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel (Temporary Regulation of Supply through Retail Outlets) Order, 2026, which was originally imposed by the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to curb bulk purchases and stabilize prices amidst oil import uncertainty caused by the conflict in West Asia. Under the new guidelines, authorized individuals and organizations can now procure diesel in containers by presenting a basic identity card at retail pumps, with the previous 200-liter per customer purchase limit effectively eased to ensure uninterrupted service.
During a joint press conference with AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that all party MLAs and ministers summoned by Sri Akal Takht Sahib will appear before the high religious authority to present their side, emphasising that the party considers the supremacy of the institution to be of the highest importance.
“Our MLAs and ministers have been summoned by Sri Akal Takht Sahib tomorrow to present their side before the high religious authority. All of our MLAs and the ministers who have been called will appear there. We consider the supremacy of Sri Akal Takht Sahib to be of the highest importance. When I was summoned earlier, I left the President's programme and went to pay my respects at Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Tomorrow, all of our MLAs will present their side there. Whatever happens thereafter will be shared with you tomorrow when they speak to the media after coming out. All of our MLAs and ministers will appear as instructed. Some ministers have only been asked to submit their explanation in writing, and they will do so accordingly,” Mann said.
VIDEO | Amritsar: During a joint press conference with AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) says, “Our MLAs and ministers have been summoned by Sri Akal Takht Sahib tomorrow to present their side before the high religious authority. All… pic.twitter.com/qzFVddNnNm
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 28, 2026
Manoj More reports from Pune that two people from Mumbai, identified as 25-year-old Vishwas Baburao Satim and 23-year-old Dhwani Chandresh Thakkar, were killed when their traveller bus plunged 50 feet into a valley in Pune district’s Pabe Ghat in the early hours of Sunday, June 28, 2026. The bus, carrying employees from a private firm in Mumbai who were travelling to Rajgad fort for a trek, reportedly went out of control while negotiating a sharp bend, crashing through a roadside barrier around 2 am. Eighteen other passengers sustained injuries, ranging from minor to serious head injuries, and have been hospitalised. The Velhe police have registered an FIR against the 47-year-old driver, Sandeep Tukaram Gaikwad, for rash and negligent driving.
Manish Sahu from Lucknow reports that the Ayodhya police conducted simultaneous raids on Sunday at the residences of eight individuals currently in judicial custody for the alleged theft and embezzlement of funds donated to the Ram temple. The coordinated operation, which followed the arrest of the accused two days prior, aimed to secure further evidence ahead of their upcoming court appearance on Monday. While police recovered Rs 79.8 lakh in cash from seven of the accused—including a former driver for the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary and several temple cash-counters—no valuables were found at the home of the eighth suspect, a retired bank employee. Authorities are now planning to extend their investigation to the accused's native residences across multiple districts.
Atiya Firdos reports from Bengaluru that a 30-year-old Bengaluru resident named Nagendra died following a car explosion on National Highway-48 in Karnataka’s Tumakuru district on Friday, an incident that also left a woman named Ramya and the cab driver injured. Police investigations suggest that Nagendra had forcibly abducted Ramya in a cab after a personal dispute and allegedly threatened her with a suspected petrol bomb before attacking her with a knife inside the moving vehicle. The driver stopped the cab, enabling Ramya to escape moments before the vehicle exploded, killing Nagendra on the spot. Authorities are currently examining bomb-like materials recovered from the scene, and a kidnapping case has been registered by the Jayanagar police.
A suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Pakistan Rangers' provincial headquarters in Karachi's Gulistan-e-Jauhar area on Saturday, triggering a fierce, hours-long gun battle with security forces. The assault, which is one of the country's largest militant attacks in recent months, resulted in the deaths of at least three Rangers personnel and reportedly three militants, though official casualty figures are pending. Security forces, bomb disposal squads, and rescue teams sealed off the area near several local universities, while the militant group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar claimed responsibility for the attack, an assertion yet to be officially confirmed by Pakistani authorities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 135th episode of Mann Ki Baat lauded DRDO's successful test of an indigenous Long-Range Land-Attack Cruise Missile. He said that the achievement reflected India's growing defence capabilities and self-reliance through collaboration between DRDO laboratories and industry partners.
"This month, the DRDO also successfully tested an indigenous ‘Long-Range Land-Attack Cruise Missile’. It was developed jointly by DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners; in other words, from the seas to the skies, our India is becoming increasingly secure and self-reliant," Pm Modi said.
Ravik Bhattacharya from Kolkata reports that the West Bengal BJP government plans to table a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill during the ongoing Assembly session, with state president Samik Bhattacharya clarifying that the code will not apply to Scheduled Tribes, thereby protecting their constitutionally guaranteed rights and traditions. While the BJP presents the UCC as a necessary step to replace religion-based personal laws with a unified structure governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, the proposal has encountered significant resistance from the opposition. Critics, including TMC MP Mahua Moitra, ISF MLA Naushad Siddiqui, and Uzma Alam of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, have condemned the move as an attempt to foster religious polarisation and distract from urgent issues like unemployment, while also questioning the implications of the ST exemption.
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar announced that Indian humanitarian assistance has reached Venezuela to support post-earthquake recovery efforts. The relief package includes a Field Hospital Unit, medicines, medical equipment, and essential supplies, which Jaishankar expressed confidence would significantly bolster the country's ongoing relief and medical operations.
"Indian assistance reaches Venezuela. Confident that the Field Hospital Unit, relief supplies, medicines & medical equipment, will bolster ongoing post-earthquake relief efforts in the country," he said in a post on X.
Indian assistance reaches Venezuela.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 28, 2026
Confident that the Field Hospital Unit, relief supplies, medicines & medical equipment, will bolster ongoing post-earthquake relief efforts in the country.#operationamistad
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Johnson Abraham from Bengaluru reports that a Bengaluru court has denied bail to businessman Sunish Hegde and rejected an anticipatory bail plea by his associate Prasidh Shetty, citing prima facie evidence of their involvement in a large-scale money laundering conspiracy linked to hacker Srikrishna Ramesh (Sriki). The Enforcement Directorate presented findings—including significant crypto assets found in Hegde's account—that contradict the defense and link the accused to proceeds from illicit cyber activities, such as the 2017 Unocoin exchange hack. This ruling is part of a complex, years-long investigation into cyber crimes, including money laundering and extortion, which runs parallel to a state-led inquiry into historical allegations of corruption involving police and politically connected figures during the initial handling of Sriki's cases.
Alok Singh from Delhi reports that the Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has arrested former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr. Vatsala Agarwal in connection with an alleged Rs 350 crore procurement scam involving medicines, surgical supplies, and medical equipment. The investigation, which has resulted in three total arrests including that of Dr. Vijay Kumar Ranga, concerns allegations that a criminal conspiracy manipulated tender processes and technical specifications to provide undue advantages to select private suppliers. In light of the ongoing case, the Enforcement Directorate has initiated proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, seeking relevant procurement records from the DGHS.
News agency PTI reports that the body of a seven-year-old girl was recovered in Kerala, from a river near Piravom on Sunday (Ju 28). This marked the recovery of the final missing member of a family of four who all allegedly died by suicide, according to local police.
Manoj More from Pune reports that police on Sunday morning recreated the crime scene at Lohagad Fort as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged murder of 25-year-old Ketan Agarwal, who was reportedly pushed off a western cliff on June 18 by his fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary. During the exercise, investigators had Siya retrace the movements leading up to the incident to corroborate their evidence, which includes allegations that the couple had communicated via a pre-decided signal before the fatal push and had attempted a similar act on June 14. The suspects, who were arrested on June 23 and are currently in police custody until June 29, have also been linked to prior attempts to sabotage Ketan's plans, including the disposal of his passport to cancel a planned pre-wedding shoot in Bali.
News agency PTI reports that a massive fire broke out at a tyre and wooden pallet warehouse on the Mumbai-Nashik highway in the Bhiwandi area of the Thane district.
The blaze erupted in the Nimbavali, near Kombdawada and the IGM Hospital, according to fire officials.
The fire officials confirmed that three fire engines have been deployed at the site.
VIDEO | Maharashtra: Massive fire breaks out at a tyre and wooden pallet warehouse on Mumbai-Nashik highway in Bhiwandi area of Thane district.
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Fire official Suresh Mhatre says, "A massive fire has broken out here in Nimbavali. It is located near Kombdawada and the IGM Hospital… pic.twitter.com/9bIsSjE38r
US President Donald Trump announced that an American aircraft struck Iranian missile, drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites following another alleged violation of a ceasefire agreement by Tehran.
He further warned that the US will be forced to "militarily complete the job" and that the Islamic Republic will "no longer exist".
"United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN! It is very possible that they will never learn! There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable, and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
