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“We do believe, unfortunately, that this problem (terrorist attacks sponsored by Pakistan) is not over and if there is another terrorist incident tomorrow, we believe that we will not have to come back here, we will have your understanding in advance,” Mr Tharoor said

A recent study shows that land in South Africa is rising. This rise links to drought and water loss. Earlier, seismic activity was the suspected cause. Researchers now believe reduced water weight causes the land to rebound. Cape Town's drought is a key example. The study highlights unsustainable water usage and inequality.

SpaceX's Starship mega rocket test faced failure. The upper stage spun out of control and leaked fuel. It made an uncontrolled reentry over the Indian Ocean. Contact was lost mid-flight during the ninth test flight from South Texas. The rocket released dummy Starlink satellites. A fuel leak caused the spacecraft to spin. The rocket likely disintegrated before impact. The mission provided valuable test data despite the setback.

Five individuals sustained gunshot wounds at the Brass Mill Centre mall in Waterbury, Connecticut, on Tuesday evening following a dispute. Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo stated that the incident, which occurred around 4:40 pm, was not a random act of violence, as the suspected shooter knew the victims. Although no arrests have been made, authorities assure the public that there is no ongoing threat.

The threats dugongs face worldwide include rapidly declining populations and the ongoing degradation of their seagrass habitats. In India, they are classified as ‘regionally endangered’. Once widespread in Indian waters, their numbers have fallen to an estimated 200 individuals, with their population size and geographic range on the wane

The Orissa High Court granted a 26-year-old rape accused one-month bail to marry the 22-year-old complainant, whom he allegedly raped when she was a minor. The court acknowledged their relationship as consensual, not forced, prior to the case.

Sunita Bholeshwar Jamgade, a Nagpur woman, crossed the Line of Control at Kargil and was later repatriated. An Amritsar police registered a zero FIR against her under the Official Secrets Act, suspecting espionage. Authorities plan to investigate her potential involvement and may arrest her. She was in contact with two people in Pakistan and crossed the border to meet them.

Sindhu made light work of Canada's Wen Yu Zhang to notch a 21-14, 21-9 win in just 31 minutes

The central government has drafted a bill to replace the 117-year-old Registration Act, introducing online property registration and mandating the registration of key documents. This initiative aims to modernize the registration process through electronic certificates, digital record maintenance, and Aadhaar-based authentication to reduce fraud and enhance information flow efficiency.

The IMD has updated its monsoon forecast, predicting 'above normal' rainfall for India, with 106% of the long period average. Most regions, including the monsoon core zone, are expected to receive above-normal rainfall, benefiting agriculture. June is also likely to be wetter than usual, potentially reducing heat wave days, though some southern and northeastern areas may see less rain.

PM Modi criticized the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), deeming it prejudicial to India's interests and hindering the utilization of its water share. He highlighted restrictions on dam desilting and sediment clearing, impacting reservoir capacity. Following the Pahalgam massacre, India put the IWT in abeyance, signaling a potential renegotiation of its terms, particularly the dispute settlement mechanism.

Congress has criticized PM Modi, labeling him a "master distorian" for his remarks on Nehru and using "filmi" dialogues amidst the Pahalgam terror attack. The party questioned the failure to apprehend the perpetrators and the silence on Trump's ceasefire claims. Congress claims opposition MPs are effectively conveying India's anti-terrorism stance globally, contrasting it with BJP members allegedly spreading division.

Protesters in Imphal locked down two central government offices following an incident where a state transport bus was forced to conceal the word "Manipur." This action escalated tensions, leading to demands for an apology from the governor, fueled by concerns over the state's identity.

Three senior resident doctors, prominent in the RG Kar movement, allege punitive postings in Bengal, triggering accusations of government witch-hunting and counselling process violations. Junior doctors, supported by senior medical bodies, plan protests after being denied clarification from officials. The affected doctors claim their preferred postings were altered due to their protest involvement, undermining the transparency of the allocation process.

Contributions include sponsoring the education of affected children, skill development for adults, and monthly assistance until families achieve self-sufficiency

The Supreme Court declined to halt construction of a passenger jetty and terminal near the Gateway of India, as the Bombay High Court is already reviewing the matter and scheduled to hear it on June 16. The court acknowledged the project's potential benefits for the city, similar to the coastal road.

The delegation reached Athens from Slovenia, where it called on senior officials and emphasised India's "new normal" of zero tolerance against cross-border terrorism

They are finalising a draft of the letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue; they want discussion on the attack and the subsequent developments both nationally and internationally