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On June 3, Omar had called a meeting of his party’s MLAs and MPs at Dachigam national park on Srinagar’s outskirts for a day-long strategy session that ended with a decision to protest in New Delhi on the opening day of Parliament’s monsoon session demanding restoration of J&K’s statehood. J&K lost its statehood on Aug 5, 2019, when the Centre abrogated Article 370, revoked the region's special constitutional status and bifurcated the former state into two Union territories, J&K and Ladakh.

NPCIL said, "This milestone reflects the close coordination and dedicated efforts of NPCIL and Atomstroyexport, Russian Federation. The successful erection of the vessel demonstrates the steady progress being made towards the completion of Unit 5, reinforcing NPCIL's commitment towards nation’s clean energy transition," it said. The Kudankulam site comprises six units, each of 1,000 MW capacity.

Cochin International Airport is considering using CSR funds to compensate homeowners whose houses are damaged by low-flying aircraft. This follows repeated incidents, with the latest involving roof tiles falling from a house in Nedumbassery. The DGCA will investigate, and Cial aims to provide humanitarian compensation due to the complex process of claiming from airlines.

Under the revised rates, the special additional excise duty (SAED) on diesel exports has been raised to Rs 14 per litre from Rs 13.5 per litre. The duty on ATF exports has been increased to Rs 12.5 per litre from Rs 9.5 per litre. The export duty on petrol remains unchanged at Rs 1.5 per litre. According to a notification issued by the finance ministry, the revised rates will come into effect from June 16.

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The UPSC has announced the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 results, with 13,343 candidates advancing to the Main Examination. These qualifiers must complete online formalities, including fee payment and cadre preference submission, by June 28 to remain eligible for recruitment into services like IAS, IFS, and IPS.

A five-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her neighbour in Jaipur's Harmada area. The accused, Gudiya Devi, reportedly harboured suspicion of an illicit relationship between the victim's mother and her husband, and also held a grudge over a water-fetching quarrel. The child's body was found concealed in a divan at the accused's residence.

Residents also expressed concerns over the safety of children living in worker settlements, saying that many parents leave for work early in the morning and return only in the evening. They urged policemen to strengthen security measures in the area.

Ashok Sharma's rapid rise continues as the 23-year-old pacer earns an India A call-up for the Sri Lanka tri-series after replacing injured Yudhvir Singh. Fresh from a domestic switch to Gujarat, the speedster now has a golden opportunity to push his case for higher honours.

While the Mamdani Effect might sound like a boost for progressive causes since the election of New York’s first Muslim mayor, it’s actually what The Athletic called a Zohran Mamdani sports summer, after two of his teams, Arsenal and Knicks, ended historic trophy droughts.

A Tri-Nation A Series match between India A and Sri Lanka A descended into chaos with a controversial tie, a Super Over, and heated exchanges. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was at the center of the drama, involved in arguments with umpires and Sri Lankan players after India's defeat.

James Harden’s mug shot was released after his arrest during a traffic stop in Houston early Saturday morning. Houston Police said a handgun was found on the seat of his vehicle and was not secured in a holster. The Cavaliers guard was charged with misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon, released on a $100 bond, and is due in court later this month.

A married woman in Nagpur has accused her former acquaintance and his associates of rape, blackmail, and forced religious conversion. She alleges she was drugged, photographed in compromising positions, and extorted. The accused reportedly performed conversion rituals, declared her married to one of them, and forced her to eat meat before further assaults.

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, was slapped by youths during a protest in Jaipur. The incident occurred at Shaheed Smarak during a demonstration over alleged NEET paper leaks and unemployment. Police arrested five individuals following a scuffle between the accused and Dipke's supporters. The protest continued with participants demanding action against corruption and examination irregularities.

TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh faced an egg attack outside Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence. A youth threw an egg at Ghosh as he spoke to reporters. The accused claimed Ghosh had committed atrocities. Ghosh condemned the incident as planned hooliganism and questioned security. He stated the act would not deter him. Police action was pending.

The Strait of Hormuz closure has been responsible for global crude oil prices surging and resulting in an economic shock for the world. India, dependent on imports for almost 90% of its needs, has seen the impact.

Veteran broadcaster Ron MacLean was at the center of a controversy during Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. The comments from the long-time Sportsnet personality on the broadcast drew criticism from viewers, and he later issued a public apology during the game. The incident was quickly picked up by the latest NHL news roundup and NHL updates.