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Two children were killed and several others injured after a strong dust storm accompanied by rain damaged houses and disrupted power supply in parts of Rajasthan's Barmer district, police said on Tuesday.

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee started her day-long sit-in in central Kolkata to protest against alleged post-poll attacks on party workers and leaders following the BJP's victory in recent assembly elections.

The controversy surrounding CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system reached the parliamentary standing committee on education, with student activist Sarthak Sidhant appearing before the panel to present concerns over the evaluation process and the alleged irregularities in the award of the OSM contract.

Sidhant, who has been vocal about issues linked to the digital marking system used in Class 12 board examinations, arrived at the Parliament House Annexe to make a presentation before the committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, headed by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh. During the meeting, he outlined what he described as flaws in the OSM contract and explained the problems allegedly faced by students due to the system.

The parliamentary panel is currently examining the implementation of the On-Screen Marking system in CBSE examinations and reviewing complaints related to its functioning. The scrutiny comes amid growing concerns over the evaluation process, with the Education Ministry having earlier sought a detailed report from CBSE on the OSM tender process.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant administered the oath of office to five newly appointed judges of the Supreme Court, marking a significant expansion of the apex court's bench. The judges who took oath were Justices Sheel Nagu, Shree Chandrashekhar, Sanjeev Sachdeva, Arun Palli and Venkita Subramani Mohana.

With their swearing-in, the Supreme Court's working strength has risen to 37 judges, just one short of its sanctioned strength of 38. The appointments bring the court close to full capacity and are expected to bolster its ability to handle a large and growing caseload.

Delhi leader of opposition and AAP MLA Atishi criticised Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan after the CBSE reportedly faced difficulties in relaunching its re-evaluation portal for students seeking verification and reassessment of their class 10 and 12 board exam results.

In a post on X, Atishi wrote, “Another day… Another achievement of Dharmendra Pradhan. Now, CBSE is not able to relaunch its re-evaluation portal. And even now the PM doesn’t think Dharmendra Pradhan should be dismissed as Education Minister!”

The remarks come amid complaints from students and parents over technical issues affecting access to the CBSE re-evaluation process. The board had recently revised its post-result grievance redressal mechanism, under which students are required to first obtain photocopies of their evaluated answer sheets before applying for verification of marks or re-evaluation.

However, the process has been hit by portal-related disruptions, prompting criticism from opposition leaders and concerns among candidates awaiting reassessment of their results.

UDF candidate Shanimol Usman was elected deputy speaker of the Kerala legislative assembly, defeating LDF nominee Mohammed Muhsin in a vote held during the Assembly session.

Announcing the results, Kerala assembly speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan said Shanimol Usman secured 99 votes, while Muhsin received 34 votes. Four members abstained from voting, including the Speaker, who did not cast a vote as part of the process.

"I am announcing the result of the election. Mohammed Muhsin (LDF) secured 34 votes, while Shanimol Usman (UDF) received 99 votes. Four members abstained from voting, including the speaker. I did not cast my vote. I hereby declare Shanimol Usman elected as the Deputy speaker of the Kerala legislative assembly," speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishna said.

The ministry of home affairs (MHA) has notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing changes to registration deadlines, emergency provisions and the appeals process under the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025.

A key amendment relates to the registration of foreigners staying in India. Under the revised rules, eligible foreigners can now complete their registration at any time before the expiry of 180 days from their arrival in the country. Previously, registration was required within 14 days after the completion of the 180-day stay period.

The amended rules also tighten provisions for delayed registration, stating that applications submitted after the 180-day deadline will be accepted only under emergent circumstances. The changes are aimed at streamlining compliance procedures while strengthening the regulatory framework governing the stay of foreign nationals in India.

Voting for the post of deputy speaker is underway in the Kerala Assembly, with the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) fielding Shanimol Osman and the opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) nominating Muhammed Muhsin for the position.

The election witnessed the abstention of all three Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA legislators. The MLAs did not participate in the voting process despite the Speaker calling their names during the proceedings. The contest is being closely watched as the Assembly elects its new Deputy Speaker, with results expected after the completion of voting.

A 26-year-old man identified as Lalit was stabbed to death in Bhagat Singh Colony under the New Usmanpur police station area of northeast Delhi, police said.

According to Delhi police, a forensic team inspected the crime scene and collected relevant evidence. A case has been registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertains to murder.

Police said investigators have obtained substantial leads in the case, and multiple teams have been deployed to trace and arrest those involved in the killing. Further investigation is underway.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people of Telangana on the occasion of the state’s formation day and reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to supporting its development as part of the vision for a “Viksit Bharat”.

“Greetings to the people of Telangana on the special occasion of Telangana Statehood Day,” Modi said in a post on X. Praising the state’s people for their “spirit of innovation and enterprise”, the Prime Minister said Telangana is known for its rich culture and history marked by courage and determination.

“The Central Government is committed to supporting Telangana’s growth trajectory in realising our dream of a Viksit Bharat. Praying for the good health and success of the people of the State,” he added. Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh on June 2, 2014, becoming India’s 29th state.

At least five people were killed and two others injured after an explosion and fire broke out at a defence company facility in South Korea, officials said. The incident occurred at a worksite operated by Hanwha Aerospace in the city of Daejeon.

Authorities said the cause of the explosion was not immediately known. Emergency official Yoon Seong-su described the area as a government-designated security facility, limiting access to the site. Local medical official Kim Ju-yeon said one of the two injured victims was in critical condition, while the identities of those killed had not yet been confirmed.

According to Yonhap news agency, the facility is one of Hanwha Aerospace’s key sites for the development of large-sized propellants and surface-to-surface weapons systems. An investigation into the incident is underway.

The country’s pulse stocks stood at 43 lakh tonnes as of May 2026, reflecting improved availability driven by higher domestic production. According to the government, pulse output this year is estimated to be 6% higher than last year, leading to better supplies of foodgrains and pulses compared with previous years.

MP Govt moving towards implementing Uniform Civil Code, public suggestions invited: CM Mohan Yadav

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Italy's southern Calabria region early Tuesday, Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology reported.

The quake occurred at 00:12 a.m. local time Tuesday (2212 GMT on Monday), with its epicenter located at a depth of about 250 kilometers, the institute said.

The epicenter was located in the sea off the coast of the southern Calabria region.

Tremors were felt in several southern Italian regions, including Calabria, Sicily, Campania and Puglia, Xinhua news agency reported quoting local media.

No casualties or major damage have been reported so far. Local authorities are monitoring the situation.

Earlier in March, a strong, incredibly deep 375-to-381 km depth earthquake struck directly off the coast of Naples. This was noted by geophysicists as the strongest deep-earth fracture in that specific sector in a decade, sending pressure waves upward through the area's volcanic plumbing systems.