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Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to the MLAs at a function at the Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Guwahati

Leak was brought under control promptly by fire and services personnel

A stunning video uncovers the alarming reality of a fire onboard the USS Gerald R. Ford, the latest pride of the US Navy, challenging previous accounts. Crew members recounted a harrowing struggle for life as fire suppression measures faltered, leading to severe destruction in living quarters and infrastructure.

The Hindu Huddle on June 5 and 6, plays host to a host of thought-provoking talks, panel discussions and conversations. Here's a look at how the event unfolded.

The assailant tried to take his own life after attacking the victim, and both were rushed to a hospital

The calls come at a time when the TMC founder finds herself in the unfamiliar position of fighting to retain leaders she had once handpicked and politically nurtured

The Reserve Bank of India is considering introducing polymer currency notes, a move that could enhance durability and security. Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated the proposal is in its preliminary stages, with the central bank examining its advantages and disadvantages. This initiative aims to address the rapid deterioration of existing paper notes and combat fake currency circulation.

The political movement is inspired by the ideals of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. No animosity against the BJP, says Annamalai who is the former president of BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit

Rest of Kerala has been put on orange alert, except Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha, where very heavy rain is likely

The document notes that Kochi Metro registers a monthly loss of ₹35 crore. Notwithstanding these losses, the White Paper proposes metro projects in two more cities — Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode

“I cannot work against conscience," Mr. Reddy said at a press conference

As India grapples with a shrinking air force fleet and setbacks in its advanced fighter jet initiatives, Russia has stepped in with a compelling proposition: the Su-57 fighter jets, offered with technology transfer. This comes at a crucial time as China expands its own stealth fighter capabilities.

Rahul Gandhi, D.K. Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah, B.K. Hariprasad accompany Mallikarjun Kharge, who is seeking re-election

Judges say they cannot entertain the petition without there being any challenge to the Union Home Ministry’s circular regarding the playing of the national song and national anthem during events attended by the President/Governors

Mr. Vijay was accompanied by Ministers N. Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, and other Cabinet colleagues

Samastha meeting noted that if a Muslim participates in such a practice while accepting or endorsing the beliefs that are contrary to Islamic teachings, the act could amount to leaving the fold of Islam

The policy is expected to focus on strengthening mental health support systems in schools, including counselling and early identification of stress among students

Aamir Khan is set to marry his longtime girlfriend Gauri Spratt on July 5 in what will be his third marriage. Gauri, a fashion professional and mother of a six-year-old son, has been associated with Aamir Khan Films. The two reconnected after knowing each other for 25 years.

The owner of a Malviya Nagar hotel where a fire killed 21 people was previously arrested in 2025 for allegedly facilitating the illegal stay of Bangladeshi nationals. Lovkesh Bajaj admitted to knowingly allowing individuals to use his address for fraudulent Indian identity documents in exchange for money. Police are now investigating his role in the deadly hotel fire.

Elon Musk revealed SpaceX's IPO plans, driven by capital-intensive projects like deploying 100,000 satellites and orbital AI data centers. He emphasized the critical threat of the US lacking domestic high-volume computer memory chip manufacturing, warning of catastrophic consequences for technological future and national security.