Has Uddhav Thackeray lost 6 MPs? Eknath Shinde camp claims ‘Operation Tiger’ success, merger likely set today

6 of Uddhav Thackeray’s 9 UBT Lok Sabha MPs are set to join the Shinde-led Shiv Sena at 3 pm today, according to reports. UBT holds an emergency MLA-MLC meet at 2.30 pm.
NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Hyderabad day ahead of re-exam, says this in note

A NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Hyderabad’s Miyapur on Saturday, a day before the NEET UG re-exam, said police. The 19-year-old also left a suicide note behind.
Dust storms and rain in North India next week? Why relief will be only temporary; here’s what we know

A Western Disturbance moving from the Mediterranean is set to trigger dust storms, thunderstorms and scattered rain across northwest India.
NEET UG Re-Exam 2026: Dharmendra Pradhan urges 22 lakh students to stay fearless ahead of re-test

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged 22 lakh NEET re-exam candidates to stay calm and stress-free, assuring full support from NTA and authorities.
UK arrests Indian ship captain for operating Russian ‘shadow fleet oil tanker, family appeals to Centre for help

An Indian sailor has been arrested by the UK authorities while he was sailing from Russia to India. He was found operating a sanctioned Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the English Channel. His family has requested the Government of India to ensure his safe return.
International Day of Yoga 2026: 40 Indian Navy submariners perform yoga underwater; WATCH video

On the International Day of Yoga 2026, the Indian Navy celebrated it in a unique way by performing an underwater yoga session at INS Satvahana. In the act, around 40 submariners performed synchronised yoga exercises deep down in the water.
From ancient India to the United Nations: The story behind Yoga Day

Let us take a look at how a proposal made by India at the United Nations transformed yoga from an ancient practice into a global phenomenon
Tamil Nadu: 7 killed, dozens hospitalised after ammonia gas leak at seafood unit in Tiruvallur

The incident occurred at St Peter’s and Paul Seafoods Exports facility in Kannigaipair near Periyapalayam on Sunday afternoon. Some of those undergoing treatment are said to be in critical condition.
Maharashtra: 2 killed after BMW hits divider at 250 kmph on Mumbai-Vadodara Highway

The bodies of the victims have been sent to a government hospital for a post-mortem examination. “A case of accidental death has been registered, and further investigation is underway,” a police officer told news agency PTI.
‘Deeply pained’: PM Modi condoles loss of lives in ammonia gas leak in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur

The gas leak occurred at a private seafood processing unit in Kannigaiper village near Periyapalayam, and dozens of workers residing on the campus were affected.