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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit to be next Vice-Chief of Air Staff

He has been associated with the Indian Air Force’s modernisation drive and indigenous fighter aircraft programmes

Controversy over Environment Day event with stage blocking road in Thiruvananthapuram

Though programme banner carried the images of Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh, who was supposed to inaugurate the event, Mayor and Corporation distanced themselves from it

‘Operation Toofan’: special programmes launched in Kozhikode

Free travel for students welcomed while funding issues is flagged

The free student bus pass programme was among the key welfare announcements made by the newly sworn-in Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar-led Congress government on Wednesday

Palakkad school launches year-long environmental literacy programme

Students to assess household carbon footprints as part of United Nations-backed Race to Zero campaign

Nirmala Sitharaman calls for people’s movement to protect environment

Participating in the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ plantation programme organised at Chikkajogihalli village in Kudligi taluk on the occasion of World Environment Day, the Finance Minister said the prosperity of humanity depended on preserving nature, wildlife and greenery.

Sightsavers India opens 2026 fellowship for ophthalmologists

The 18-month programme is designed to equip early-career ophthalmologists with advanced clinical, surgical, and leadership skills while preparing them to deliver quality eye care in areas of high need

Putin's Sukhoi Pitch: Why India Remains Reluctant As Russia Pushes For Su-57 Fighter Jet Deal

India is simultaneously trying to modernise its air force, bridge a shrinking squadron strength, and push ahead with its own indigenous fifth-generation fighter programme.

Three-day cybercrime workshop to enhance investigative skills of police officers

The three-day training programme to conclude on June 5

CPI(M) slams White Paper, calls it a roadmap for disinvestment, privatisation

White Paper, CPI(M) State secretariat says, hints at State government retreating from welfare programmes and people-oriented development so far enjoyed by people

FDR technology to be used in laying blacktop roads under phase-II of Comprehensive Road Maintenance Programme in Hyderabad’s CURE area

Trump May Resume War With Iran If US Troops Are Killed: Report

A White House official said Trump still prefers a diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear programme

South Korea widens top-tier visa eligibility

South Korea has expanded eligibility for its Top-Tier Visa to include professors and researchers in science and technology, as the country seeks to attract world-class talent and strengthen its research capabilities. The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Science and ICT announced on May 31 that the visa programme, previously limited to employees of companies in advanced industries, will now be open to academics and researchers from June. The announcement is part of South Korea's broader strategy to recruit highly skilled professionals from overseas and boost innovation in science and technology. Universities, research institutes to benefit Under the revised framework, universities, government-funded research institutes and corporate laboratories hiring outstanding foreign researchers will be able to sponsor candidates for the Top-Tier Visa. Applicants will undergo a recommendation process led by the Ministry of Science and ICT, followed by screening by the Ministry of Justice. To qualify, candidates must meet specific criteria related to professional achievements, including awards, research publications, technology commercialisation accomplishments and research experience. Authorities said individuals considered to have exceptional potential may also be included in the candidate pool through a separate review process.131152865 Goal to attract 2,000 experts by 2030 The South Korean government has set a target of attracting 2,000 high-calibre science and technology professionals from abroad by 2030. Visa holders will receive priority support services designed to help them settle in the country, from arrival through long-term integration. The government believes the expanded programme will help address growing competition for global talent and strengthen South Korea's position as a research and innovation hub. Boost for research sector Minister of Justice Jung Sung-ho said the policy changes are expected to help attract leading international talent and enhance the capabilities of research institutions."These policy improvements are expected to help attract top talent in science and technology from abroad and boost the research capabilities of think tanks," Jung said.

World Environment Day 2026: PM Modi’s Green Initiatives And India’s Climate Push Explained

World Environment Day 2026 Theme: India has intensified its climate action through renewable energy expansion, electric mobility, and large-scale environmental programmes.

Fourth S-400 squadron arrives in India

New Delhi [India]: In a major boost to strengthen the long-range air defence capabilities of the country, the fourth squadron of the S-400 Sudarshan air defence systems reached India from Russia a few days ago.The S-400 Sudarshan long-range air defence system from Russia reached India on a ship and will be deployed in the operational area very soon, defence sources told ANI.The S-400 air defence system is part of a 2018 contract under which India was to acquire five S-400 squadrons from Russia, three of which arrived two years ago and the remaining two were delayed due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.Also Read: India set for $2-billion drone order in biggest buy, industry body saysThe Sudarshan played a huge role in thwarting the Pakistan Air Force's capabilities during Operation Sindoor, where it secured the longest recorded surface-to-air kill by bringing down a high-value Pakistan Air Force surveillance aircraft flying at over 300 km.The fifth squadron of the S-400 air defence mission system is expected to reach India in the next few months.The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has already cleared the acquisition of five more squadrons of the S-400s.India is also working on an indigenous programme, codenamed Project Kusha, to develop its own air defence systems capable of shooting down enemy drones at similar ranges as the Russian system.Also Read: Tata chairman reviews defence manufacturing push at Bengaluru facilitiesIndian defence major Solar Industries has been involved in the project as a development cum production partner.

Healthy citizens make a wealthy nation, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

‘Sanjeevani’ programme, which will soon be implemented across the State, provides every citizen access to predictive, preventive and curative healthcare services, says the Chief Minister

Law students have greater responsibility towards environmental protection, says judge

Senior Civil Judge Srinivas Navale was inaugurating a Green Initiative Programme in connection with World Environment Day in Kalaburagi

TMC's Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor

Kolkata Mayor and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Firhad Hakim has resigned from his post after receiving permission from party supremo Mamata Banerjee, senior TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said on Wednesday, amid deepening turmoil within the opposition party following its electoral defeat in West Bengal.The announcement came as the TMC grappled with its most serious internal crisis since losing power, with a large section of its legislators openly rebelling against the party leadership and seeking a reorganisation of the legislature wing.Also read: TMC crisis deepens as Mamata loyalists attend BJP-led review meetingThe political churn was visible on Wednesday when Hakim, along with TMC MLAs Nayana Bandyopadhyay, Ashok Deb and Kunal Ghosh, attended an administrative review meeting convened by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Nabanna, a development that added a fresh dimension to the ongoing unrest within the party, PTI reported.The attendance of several leaders considered close to Banerjee at the government meeting came even as the party's legislative wing appeared headed for an unprecedented split.Rebels stake claim to legislature leadershipHours earlier, 58 dissident TMC MLAs formally extended support to expelled legislator Ritabrata Banerjee as the new leader of the legislature party and conveyed their decision to Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose, according to PTI.Ritabrata Banerjee, accompanied by fellow rebel MLA Sandipan Saha and other dissident legislators, met the Speaker and submitted letters of support purportedly signed by 58 MLAs.The rebel faction also proposed a new leadership structure, naming Ritabrata Banerjee as legislature party leader, Javed Khan, Sandipan Saha and Shiuli Saha as deputy leaders, and Raghunathganj MLA Akhruzzaman as the chief whip.Ritabrata Banerjee, Khan and Saha were also present at the chief minister's administrative review meeting later in the day.The developments followed a gathering of dissident legislators at the Assembly earlier on Wednesday. Significantly, none of the MLAs who attended the rebels' meeting had participated in Mamata Banerjee's dharna in central Kolkata on Tuesday, highlighting the growing divide between the party leadership and the dissident bloc.Also read: TMC rebels back expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as legislature party leader in BengalPolitical signals from administrative meetingsSeveral leaders identified with the Kalighat leadership, including Hakim, Bandyopadhyay, Deb and Ghosh, skipped the Assembly meeting and instead attended the Nabanna review meeting.The latest development comes days after senior TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and six party MLAs attended an administrative review meeting chaired by Adhikari in Kalyani, triggering speculation over shifting political equations within the opposition camp after the assembly election setback.Political observers told PTI that with another set of TMC leaders attending Wednesday's meeting, the line between administrative engagement and political messaging was becoming increasingly blurred in West Bengal's evolving post-election landscape.The BJP government has maintained that such meetings are inclusive administrative exercises. During the previous TMC regime, BJP leaders had often alleged that opposition legislators were excluded from official review meetings.Soon after assuming office, Adhikari announced that opposition MPs and MLAs would be invited to government programmes and district-level administrative review meetings.Also read: TMC dissolves West Bengal units, launches overhaul after poll drubbingParty debates participationReacting to the participation of TMC legislators in such meetings last week, Kunal Ghosh had said the matter was being discussed within the party."We are not in favour of boycotting administrative meetings called by the state government. But when our party workers are being assaulted and rendered homeless in post-poll violence, we need to think twice before attending such meetings. Our party is also discussing whether we should continue participating in these meetings or not," he had said.The ongoing turmoil comes against the backdrop of the TMC's crushing assembly election defeat and growing uncertainty over the party's future leadership structure.

Exit Route Or Reconciliation? Inside K Annamalai's Meeting With BJP's Top Leadership

The BJP leadership is learnt to have assured K Annamalai of support for his proposed statewide public outreach programme, a campaign he believes could help strengthen the party's grassroots presence.

Parliamentary exchange programmes aid India-Norway bilateral relations: Sribharat

Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat, part of an Indian parliamentary delegation in Oslo, meets former Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg and visits the Storting on the India-Norway exchange tour