Times of India

Brent crude slipped to nearly $83 per barrel Monday, a significant development for India, which imports nearly 88% of its crude oil requirement. The rate at which Indian refiners procure crude, was recorded at $86.77 per barrel Friday, the latest available price, and is expected to decline following the fall in global energy prices.

Meanwhile, Union home secretary Govind Mohan reviewed the preparedness of state govts for the NEET(UG) retest with a special focus on student convenience, security arrangements, and the integrity of the process. He directed states and central agencies to ensure that security protocols are strictly followed. NTA said it is working towards resolving all issues, including refunds. Till Monday morning, over four lakh aspirants had downloaded their admit cards.

As someone chasing this mirage since 2006, I excitedly woke up at 3am in the city of nawabs to get ready for the flight. News of the US-Iran peace deal promised to remove the dark clouds over aviation and seemed like a good portent for the new airport. A contingent of around 80 business executives also boarded the flight, raising visions of the now sleepy Agra expressway resembling the Dwarka or Gurgaon expressways in the coming years with both sides of the stretch getting developed.

Better energy supplies may not bring immediate relief because extensive damage to facilities has created uncertainty over when normal operations will resume. India has a long-term gas supply contract with QatarEnergy’s Ras Laffan facility. UAE’s Habshan Gas Plant was also damaged, disrupting operations. Officials said 60% of the plant’s capacity has been restored. They expect recovery to reach 80% by the end of 2026 and full structural restoration in 2027.

Taylor Swift and her future husband, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star player and popular tight end, Travis Kelce are just days away from tying the knot but it seems her ex boyfriend, Joe Alwyn has dominated headlines since the last few days as it has sparked chaos among fans. While the popular actor Joe Alwyn likes to keep things private in his life, a recent rumor about him romancing pop star Ariana Grande has sparked chaos.

The New England Patriots’ star player, Kayshon Boutte, has been actively looking to be traded from the team for the last few weeks. as many fans remain concerned about his future in the league as he seeks a trade. Amid all the mess, the Las Vegas Raiders and the Washington Commanders have emerged as potential landing spots for the star player.

While most affected by heatwaves stay indoors (90%) and increase water intake (81%), illness still rises (74%), existing conditions worsen (44%), and healthcare access becomes difficult (33%). Released on Monday to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day observed each year on June 15, the study calls for focus on "Climate Resilient Ageing: Ensuring Care, Dignity and Agency".

he US Air Force said there was little hope of survivors. “Initial indications are that the crash was not survivable,” Edwards Air Force Base said in a social media post. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. Officials have not yet released details about the crew. However, aerial images from the scene showed extensive damage, with almost no visible remains of the aircraft.

“Every Amarnath pilgrim who visits us is a guest of Kashmir. They carry the story of our land, our people and our values to every corner of India. It is our responsibility to ensure they leave with memories of our love, warmth and hospitality,” Mehbooba said, addressing her party workers in Pahalgam.

AI “romantic companion” chatbots will have to enforce a minimum age of 18 and under-16s will be banned from live-streaming themselves and from making contact with strangers, including on gaming platforms. YouTube was among the first companies to criticise the ban. A spokesperson said: “YouTube is a vital resource for young people, educators and parents. Blanket bans push kids out of such curated, supervised, beneficial experiences, and towards anonymous, less safe services.”

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.