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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand from July 6 to bolster ties in the Asia-Pacific region. The visit will focus on bilateral talks, diaspora engagements, and cooperation on various tracks.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has left for a four-day vipassana meditation session in Bengaluru amid a controversy surrounding a video clip. The Akal Takht declared him 'Guru Dokhi' after a video was found to be 'authentic' by forensic labs.

A search operation is underway in Thrissur's Kole wetland after a mini boat carrying five people capsized during heavy rain. Two persons are feared missing, while three others swam to safety.

Air India Express has launched a six-part documentary series titled 'Voices of the Land: Tales of Northeast', showcasing the lives and traditions of indigenous communities in Nagaland, Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Three Chakma civil society organisations appeal to MDCs to uphold democratic governance and ensure political stability in the Chakma Autonomous District Council.

Sikkim has spotted a rare Eurasian lynx, the first-ever photograph of the species in the state and only the second confirmed record from the Eastern Himalayas.

Sikkim's tourism sector has crossed the one-million visitor mark within the first five months of 2026, with domestic travellers accounting for more than 97 per cent of the total arrivals.

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in over 1,250 cases and at least 362 deaths. Understanding the wildlife origins of the Bundibugyo virus is crucial to preventing future outbreaks.

Iran has started several days of public mourning for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in joint US-Israeli strikes in February. The funeral in Tehran could draw 20 million mourners, with officials expecting a 'referendum' for the Islamic Republic.

Russia has launched a wave of attacks on Ukraine, killing four people and injuring 10 others, just one day after Moscow's deadliest attack on Kyiv this year. The attack left 91 injured and more than 130 buildings were destroyed.

A suspected case of the deadly H5 bird flu has been found in a giant petrel near Hawks Nest, north of Newcastle, on the NSW coast. The case is awaiting confirmation by CSIRO testing.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three individuals in connection with a 'digital arrest' scam case, where a retired public servant was coerced into transferring ₹2.07 crore under threat of digital arrest.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court reduced a man's life sentence to 7 years in jail for killing his pregnant wife, citing her remark as a 'grave provocation'.

Opposition parties write to CJI, alleging partisan conduct by Election Commission and misuse of investigative agencies. They claim democratic institutions are under strain and electoral outcomes don't reflect people's will.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has described the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple as 'unfortunate' and urged the Hindu community to exercise patience and restraint during this difficult time. Eight persons associated with the temple's donation-counting process have been arrested so far.

Assam has completed 60 geospatial projects in five years, leveraging science and space technology to address developmental challenges and improve governance.

A midnight blaze in Itanagar's Puroik Colony destroyed eight houses, leaving several families homeless. No casualties were reported, but significant losses were incurred.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced that the Ramakrishna Mission will establish two institutes of higher education in the state to expand access to quality higher education and promote value-based learning.

Nagaland Sub-Junior, Pre-Junior and Junior Pencak Silat team secures 9 medals at the 14th National Pencak Silat Championship 2026. The team won 4 silver and 5 bronze medals in Tanding and Artistic events.