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3 natl records, 2 CWG berths headline landmark day in Ranchi

Allotted tourism and higher education posts

Indian athletics achieved historic milestones at the National Senior Federation Competition. Gurindervir Singh set a new men's 100m national record. Vishal TK became the first Indian to finish the 400m race in under 45 seconds. Tejaswin Shankar also made history by exceeding 8000 points in decathlon. These performances mark significant achievements for Indian athletes.

Vishal TK made history by becoming the first Indian man to run the 400m in under 45 seconds, clocking 44.98s. His remarkable achievement, celebrated by his coach and family, signifies a new era for Indian quarter-milers. This landmark performance, though just shy of Commonwealth Games qualification, highlights his dedication and potential.

Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh lit up the opening day of the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition at Birsa Munda Stadium, Morabadi, here on Friday as they reduced the men’s 100m national record by 0.03 seconds within a matter of minutes.

Heavy rains have plunged Silk Board Junction back into chaos, weeks after a new flyover's inauguration. Severe waterlogging, a recurring issue, has crippled traffic, leaving commuters stranded. Officials cite inadequate storm-water drains and accumulated garbage as primary culprits, with ongoing expansion projects causing further disruptions and safety hazards for pedestrians.

In a meeting on Monday, the collegium approved three different proposals for appointment of judges presented by the state govt to the Union law minister and forwarded to the collegium.

Twinkle Khanna recently opened up about a fascinating prediction made by her late father Rajesh Khanna's astrologer, who foresaw her future with Akshay Kumar long before they were ever introduced. It's intriguing to think how the universe works, especially considering that this connection solidified after the disappointing outcome of her film 'Mela.

As part of the reshuffle, Vijay retained the Poverty Alleviation portfolio and reassigned the Women Welfare department, previously held by him, to newly inducted minister K Jegadeshwari. Congress leaders S Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan have been allotted the Tourism and Higher Education portfolios, respectively. Another TVK minister, Mohamed Farvas, has been allocated the Labour Welfare and Skill Development portfolio.

Dyeing units in Namakkal district are openly discharging untreated effluents into the Cauvery River, turning it red, blue, and green. Despite directives from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and warnings from health experts, the toxic discharges continue, damaging livelihood and posing serious health risks to residents and impacting agriculture and aquatic life.

Jharkhand High Court has reprimanded the state for failing to adhere to the legal requirement of judicial magistrate-led inquiries into custodial deaths. The court ordered principal district judges to appoint judicial magistrates for cases previously investigated by executive magistrates, emphasizing a six-month timeline for these probes.

Actor Varun Dhawan and filmmaker David Dhawan launched the trailer for their new film "Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai". Varun emphasized his father's goal to entertain audiences. David Dhawan spoke about making entertainment films. The movie marks their fourth collaboration. Other cast members also shared their experiences working with David Dhawan. The film releases on June 5.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is set to expand his cabinet, inducting 23 MLAs, including two from the Congress party, marking their return after 60 years. The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and IUML are also expected to join the council of ministers soon.

Microsoft's consumer chief marketing officer Yusuf Mehdi is leaving the company after 35 years, according to an internal memo first reported by Business Insider. The veteran executive, who launched everything from Windows 95 to Copilot Plus PCs, will work through the next fiscal year ending June 2027 to reimagine Windows for the "agentic era" before stepping away. His exit deepens the leadership churn under CEO Satya Nadella's ongoing AI reboot at Microsoft.

For three decades, Rajesh Ravichandran has dug graves, inheriting the work from his father within the marginalized vettiyan community. Despite facing social discrimination and lacking permanent jobs, pensions, or safety gear, these workers perform a vital, yet stigmatized, service, often exposed to severe health risks.

Jharkhand High Court has sternly rebuked the state government for failing to adhere to the legal requirement of judicial magistrate-led probes into custodial deaths. The court ordered principal district judges to oversee fresh inquiries into cases where executive magistrates conducted investigations, emphasizing the need for proper legal procedure and accurate record-keeping.

Palnadu police recently undertook a crucial cordon and search initiative in the heart of Pinneli village, where they successfully recovered 32 bikes without proper documentation as well as a collection of weapons, including axes and sickles. This proactive effort is part of a broader strategy to combat criminal activities and restore order in a region marked by factional tensions.

Moushumi Chatterjee, married at 15 and a mother by 17, reflected on her whirlwind teenage years. Her marriage was arranged due to her father-in-law's connection to her debut film. She moved to Bombay after marriage, where her father-in-law ensured she felt comfortable, and she later became a celebrated star.

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has announced the HPBOSE Class 10 Result 2026 with an overall pass percentage of 83.87%, showing a steady rise over previous years. Girls dominated the merit list, while Anmol from Kangra topped the state with 699 out of 700 marks. The board has also proposed stricter anti-cheating measures, including audio and video surveillance at examination centres.