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National 6/12/2026

Air India Flight 171 crash: One year on, timeline of the probe and court battle

One year after Air India Flight 171 crashed violently, killing 260 people, India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has confirmed a delay in its final report, issuing only a second interim statement on the anniversary. This protracted probe continues to spark intense friction, with the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) renewing its call for a judicial inquiry, alleging an undue focus on pilot error over potential technical malfunctions in the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The ongoing analysis of the aircraft's GE Aerospace GEnx engines in the United States remains a critical bottleneck, leaving families and the aviation community clamoring for definitive answers.

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Air India Flight 171 crash: One year on, timeline of the probe and court battle
National 6/12/2026

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Urges Centre To Scrap NEET Requirement For State Medical Admissions At NITI Aayog Meeting

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has reignited the contentious debate over India's medical entrance examination, the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), demanding its abolition for state medical admissions during the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog. His assertive stance, voiced directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comes on the heels of the recent NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and subsequent re-examination, providing fresh ammunition for states advocating for autonomy in their education policies.

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Urges Centre To Scrap NEET Requirement For State Medical Admissions At NITI Aayog Meeting
National 6/12/2026

India News | Keralam Reports Nipah Virus Case, Patient on Ventilator; 77 Contacts Under Observation: Health Minister Muraleedharan

Kerala is once again on high alert after a Nipah virus (NiV) infection was confirmed in a 43-year-old man from Ramanattukara in Kozhikode district, with the patient currently on ventilator support at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. This latest case, confirmed in preliminary tests with confirmatory results from the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, still awaited, has triggered immediate and extensive contact tracing efforts by state health authorities. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan has advised the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with containment measures, emphasizing the critical need to avoid contact with bats, which are the natural hosts of the deadly virus.

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National 6/12/2026

Tamil Nadu is committed to working constructively with Centre, says Vijay

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has made a compelling debut at the 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, advocating for enhanced state autonomy and robust cooperative federalism while outlining an ambitious vision to transform Tamil Nadu into a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036. In his address on June 11, 2026, Vijay firmly pushed for the release of significant pending Central funds, including Rs. 3,284 crore for the Samagra Shiksha Scheme, and reiterated the state's long-standing opposition to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and the three-language policy under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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Tamil Nadu is committed to working constructively with Centre, says Vijay
National 6/12/2026

India's youth are turning climate ideas into grassroots action

India's youth are not just protesting climate change; they are systemically embedding environmental action into local governance and community resilience efforts, driving a bottom-up transformation that merges digital advocacy with tangible grassroots projects. This shift is evident in the burgeoning number of youth-led organizations like the National Youth Climate Consortium (NYCC) and their increasing engagement with state-level policy-making through initiatives like State Climate Fellowships.

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India's youth are turning climate ideas into grassroots action
National 6/12/2026

NCW summons comedians More, Jangra over Rs 370 biryani row

India's National Commission for Women (NCW) has escalated the contentious 'Rs 370 biryani row' by summoning comedians Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra to a hearing on June 22. The directive comes after a viral clip from a Gurugram stand-up show featured Jangra making allegedly objectionable remarks implying entitlement to physical intimacy after spending money on a date, with More, the show's host, seen laughing along. The incident has ignited a fierce national debate on consent, misogyny, and the boundaries of humor in public discourse.

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NCW summons comedians More, Jangra over Rs 370 biryani row
National 6/12/2026

Need to change mindset and enhance private investment in India’s space sector: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has issued a clear directive: India's burgeoning space sector must aggressively pursue a mindset shift and dramatically scale up private investment to sharpen its global competitive edge. This comes as the sector, fueled by significant government reforms, has already attracted over $600 million in private capital over the last five years and now boasts more than 400 startups, marking a transformative period for what was once a state-monopoly domain. The urgency underscores India's ambition to expand its space economy fivefold, from an estimated $9 billion today to $45 billion within the next 7-8 years.

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Need to change mindset and enhance private investment in India’s space sector: Jitendra Singh
National 6/12/2026

PM Modi Pushes States To Tap FTA Benefits, Draw Investments At Niti Aayog Meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently pressed Indian states to aggressively leverage the nation's burgeoning portfolio of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and actively court investments, particularly in the rapidly expanding sectors of data centres and artificial intelligence. Speaking at the 11th Niti Aayog Governing Council Meeting on June 11, Modi underscored that AI should be embraced as a monumental opportunity, not a looming challenge, as India charts its course towards 'Viksit Bharat @2047'. This directive marks a significant federal push for states to become frontline economic drivers, aligning regional strategies with national growth ambitions.

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PM Modi Pushes States To Tap FTA Benefits, Draw Investments At Niti Aayog Meeting
National 6/12/2026

What’s on-screen marking, and where did CBSE go wrong?

India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is embroiled in a national crisis following the turbulent rollout of its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for the 2026 Class 12 board examinations. Declared on May 13, 2026, the results sparked widespread student outrage over unexpectedly low marks, blurred digital scans of answer scripts, missing pages, and a severely malfunctioning re-evaluation portal, leading to a significant drop in the national pass percentage and forcing the Ministry of Education to reportedly sack the board's chairman and secretary.

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What’s on-screen marking, and where did CBSE go wrong?
National 6/12/2026

Congress MLC Naseer Ahmed faces disqualification from being a legislator as NCLT declares him ‘bankrupt’

Congress MLC Naseer Ahmed faces immediate disqualification from the Karnataka Legislative Council after the Bengaluru Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) declared him and his family 'bankrupt' on June 8, 2026. The tribunal's unprecedented ruling stems from his failure to repay a colossal ₹1,454 crore loan, placing a harsh spotlight on financial accountability for public representatives.

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Congress MLC Naseer Ahmed faces disqualification from being a legislator as NCLT declares him ‘bankrupt’
National 6/11/2026

TMC Crisis Live: Mamata Banerjee returns to Kolkata after two-day Delhi visit as speculation over TMC-Congress merger intensifies

Kolkata is abuzz following TMC chief Mamata Banerjee's return from a two-day Delhi visit, where she met Congress leader Sonia Gandhi amidst intense speculation of a potential TMC-Congress merger. However, the anticipated political realignment has been swiftly dismissed as 'baseless rumours' by both parties, even as the Trinamool Congress grapples with a burgeoning internal rebellion that now threatens its legislative and parliamentary strength. This immediate refutation sets a stark reality check against the backdrop of a party in deep crisis following its decisive defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

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TMC Crisis Live: Mamata Banerjee returns to Kolkata after two-day Delhi visit as speculation over TMC-Congress merger intensifies
National 6/11/2026

Centre Waives Excise Duty On E22-E30 Petrol, Pushes Higher Ethanol Blending To Reduce Oil Imports

In a decisive move signaling India's accelerated push towards energy independence, the Centre has waived excise duty on petrol blended with 22 percent to 30 percent ethanol, encompassing E22, E25, E27, and E30 fuel variants. This policy shift, announced on June 11, 2026, and following the Bureau of Indian Standards' approval of these higher-blend specifications, is a critical step beyond the nation's already successful E20 program, aiming to significantly reduce crude oil imports and advance cleaner fuel adoption.

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Centre Waives Excise Duty On E22-E30 Petrol, Pushes Higher Ethanol Blending To Reduce Oil Imports
National 6/11/2026

Kerala on Nipah alert after Kozhikode man's preliminary test turns positive

Kerala is once again on high alert as the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune has confirmed a Nipah virus infection in a 43-year-old man from Kozhikode. The patient, identified as a businessman from Feroke, is currently in critical condition and receiving ventilator support at the Government Medical College Hospital Kozhikode, sparking immediate and extensive public health measures across the district.

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Kerala on Nipah alert after Kozhikode man's preliminary test turns positive
National 6/11/2026

MoU signed to launch Jammu & Kashmir's First MLA Fellowship Programme

In a significant move to foster youth engagement in local governance, Jammu & Kashmir has launched its first-ever structured legislative fellowship, the 'Sheikh-ul-Alam MLA Fellowship'. This groundbreaking initiative, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding between the J-K Students Association, the J&K Centre for Peace, Research & Sustainable Development, and the Dehradun-based Samaira Policy Institute, aims to immerse young graduates directly into the legislative process and public administration. Applications for the inaugural 13-month cohort are slated to open on June 12, 2026, marking a fresh chapter for youth participation in the Union Territory's political landscape.

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MoU signed to launch Jammu & Kashmir's First MLA Fellowship Programme
National 6/11/2026

Govt approves higher prices for critical cancer drugs amid supply crisis

In a critical move to avert a deepening healthcare catastrophe, the Central Government of India has granted in-principle approval for price increases on four essential medicines, including the cornerstone platinum-based chemotherapy drugs, cisplatin and carboplatin. This emergency intervention, approved by the Department of Pharmaceuticals on June 7, comes as a severe nationwide shortage, driven by skyrocketing global raw material costs and rigid price controls, paralyzes cancer treatment across the country. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is now tasked with determining the precise extent of these hikes, which could range from 10% to 50% from previous fixations, potentially impacting thousands of cancer patients already battling a costly disease.

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Govt approves higher prices for critical cancer drugs amid supply crisis
National 6/11/2026

E22, E25, E27, E30 petrol update: Govt exempts 22% to 30% ethanol blended petrol from central excise duty

In a decisive fiscal maneuver to accelerate India's green energy transition, the government has exempted petrol containing higher ethanol blends—specifically E22, E25, E27, and E30—from central excise duty. This critical policy update, formalized through recent notifications by the Ministry of Finance, removes a significant financial hurdle for oil marketing companies, signaling New Delhi's intent to rapidly scale up biofuel integration beyond the current E20 national standard. The move aims to boost domestic ethanol production and curb the nation's reliance on volatile crude oil imports.

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E22, E25, E27, E30 petrol update: Govt exempts 22% to 30% ethanol blended petrol from central excise duty
National 6/11/2026

India highlights success of new labour reforms at ILO conference in Geneva

India's recent presentation at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva underscored its aggressive push to modernize labor laws, highlighting the 'success' of its consolidated four Labour Codes. Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, championed these reforms, which subsume 29 Central Labour Laws under the guiding principle of 'Antyodaya'—aiming to simplify compliance and enhance workers' welfare. This move, effective from November 2025 with targeted full operationalization by April 2026, aims to streamline India's historically fragmented labor regulatory landscape into a transparent and efficient ecosystem.

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India highlights success of new labour reforms at ILO conference in Geneva
National 6/11/2026

Government clears price hike for key cancer drugs to tackle nationwide shortage

The Indian government has greenlit a significant 10-50% price hike for critical platinum-based chemotherapy drugs cisplatin and carboplatin, alongside two anti-tetanus injections, invoking emergency powers under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order of 2013. This unprecedented move, formalized by the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) and National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) on June 7, 2026, aims to alleviate a severe nationwide shortage that has crippled cancer treatment across the country, but immediately sparks concerns over patient affordability.

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Government clears price hike for key cancer drugs to tackle nationwide shortage
National 6/11/2026

PM's tenure distinguished by advancements in governance, economic resilience: President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially become India's longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing the record previously held by the nation's first premier, Jawaharlal Nehru. The milestone, reached on June 10, 2026, marks 4,399 uninterrupted days in office, a testament to the enduring public mandate across his three consecutive terms. President Droupadi Murmu extended heartiest congratulations, commending Modi's tenure for 'far-reaching advancements across governance, economic resilience and social transformation' and highlighting his commitment to welfare initiatives like PM-JANMAN and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan.

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PM's tenure distinguished by advancements in governance, economic resilience: President
National 6/11/2026

GMDA CEO directs STP works to be completed in 18 months, 100 percent usage of tertiary water

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has issued a stringent 18-month deadline for the completion of all under-construction sewage treatment plants (STPs) and mandated 100% utilization of tertiary treated water within the next six months. The directive, issued by GMDA CEO PC Meena in a recent review meeting, aims to curb severe water scarcity and pollution in Gurugram, preventing any treated water from being diverted into drains. This aggressive timeline underscores a heightened governmental push to address the region's critical environmental and urban development challenges.

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GMDA CEO directs STP works to be completed in 18 months, 100 percent usage of tertiary water
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