West Bengal has rejoined the Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY health insurance scheme, bringing nearly six crore people under its coverage. This move, fulfilling an election promise, marks the state’s return after a previous withdrawal. The initiative aims to provide ₹5 lakh annual health cover to eligible families, including workers and senior citizens, facilitating cashless treatment nationwide.
Virat Kohli celebrated RCB’s back-to-back IPL titles with an emotional post calling the franchise “HOME,” a message that quickly went viral. The star batter played a key role in the 2026 final, scoring an unbeaten 75 as RCB beat Gujarat Titans. Kohli praised the team’s belief and maturity, while also highlighting how younger players continue
Noida International Airport (NIA) is set to launch next Monday, but Air India Express has indefinitely postponed its flights, leaving IndiGo and Akasa as the initial operators. IndiGo will be the primary airline at NIA. This comes as Air India Group focuses on cost-cutting and network rationalization, impacting operations at both NIA and Hindon Airport.
President Donald Trump made history as the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game, but his appearance at Madison Square Garden was met with loud boos. The unprecedented event was overshadowed by extensive security measures and a mixed public reception, highlighting Trump’s complex relationship with New York City.
A US military Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday amidst escalating tensions with Iran. The incident occurred following a significant military campaign launched by Donald Trump’s administration against the Iranian regime. The exact cause of the crash, whether enemy action or mechanical failure, remains unconfirmed.
A ₹370 biryani comment made by Himanshu Jangra during a comedy show sparked a nationwide debate on dating, consent, and transactional relationships. The incident, amplified by social media, led to widespread criticism of the mindset behind the joke and prompted a comedian’s apology, highlighting societal attitudes towards modern dating.
Glenn McGrath lauded teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, comparing his fearless style and backlift to legends Brian Lara and Garry Sobers. McGrath was amazed by Sooryavanshi’s IPL power-hitting, noting his high six-to-four ratio. He expressed interest in seeing how the young batsman performs outside the subcontinent.
The CBSE has concluded its application window for Class 12 marks verification and re-evaluation, which ran from June 2 to June 7. Over 1.6 lakh students submitted requests for more than 3.8 lakh answer books, despite facing cyber threats. While the board assures a transparent process, some students reported delays in receiving scanned answer sheets.
