Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal CM, reviews law and order, welfare schemes on Day 1

Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal, marking a watershed moment that redrew the state's political landscape after decades of resistance to saffron politics.

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani to be India's next Chief of Defence Staff; Vice Admiral Swaminathan to be new Navy Chief

Lieutenant General (retd) NS Raja Subramani, a highly decorated officer who has received the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, and Vishisht Seva Medal for distinguished service, was appointed as the third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). He will also serve as Secretary, Department of Military Affairs.

Fragile ceasefire holds after US strikes Iranian tankers, Bahrain arrests dozens linked to IRGC

A tenuous ceasefire appeared to be holding Saturday after the United States struck two Iranian oil tankers, while the country that hosts the US Navy's regional headquarters said it arrested dozens of people it alleged were linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

UK PM Starmer turns to Labour Party grandees after tough local election verdict

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday appointed two veteran leaders in expert advisory roles at Downing Street after a disastrous local election for the governing Labour Party.

Spain readies for evacuations as hantavirus-stricken cruise ship heads for Canary Islands

The head of the World Health Organisation arrived in Spain on Saturday to oversee the evacuation of more than 140 passengers and crew from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed to the Canary Islands.

Decision on Kerala CM likely in 24 hours, says Congress leader Muraleedharan

 As lobbying intensifies among the three top contenders for the chief minister’s post, senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan on Saturday said the party high command was likely to take a final decision on Kerala’s next CM within 24 hours.

WFI issues showcause notice to Vinesh, declares her ineligible to compete till June 26

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Saturday issued a detailed show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat, accusing her of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, and declared her ineligible to compete in domestic events till June 26, 2026 for failing to complete the mandatory six-month notice period required for athletes returning from retirement under UWW Anti-Doping Rules.

Union Minister Sanjay Kumar’s son booked under POCSO; files extortion counter-complaint

A case under POCSO Act was registered against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son here following allegations of sexual harassment of a minor girl, with the accused alleging extortion and criminal intimidation by the teen and her parents.

ED arrests Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora in fresh PMLA case after raiding his residence

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday arrested Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with a new money laundering case involving him and several entities allegedly linked to him, officials said.

Kejriwal's 'Aurangzeb' jibe at Modi: Union minister Bittu calls AAP supremo Ahmad Shah Abdali

After Arvind Kejriwal likened Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu called the AAP supremo Ahmad Shah Abdali on Saturday.