West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday suspended three senior IPS officers over alleged mishandling of the 2024 RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case. The officers are Vineet Goyal, Indira Mukherjee and Abhishek Gupta. Adhikari said a departmental inquiry will examine delays in filing the FIR and allegations that money was offered to the victim’s family. He said phone records and WhatsApp chats will be checked to find out whether any minister gave instructions. The Central Bureau of Investigation is separately investigating the main crime. (PC: PTI)

The Supreme Court of India on Friday announced several steps to reduce fuel use. The measures include virtual hearings on selected days, two days of work from home for up to 50 per cent of registry staff, and carpooling for judges. The decision follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel amid the West Asia crisis. Hearings on Mondays, Fridays and other miscellaneous days will be held through video conferencing. The court said the new system will help save fuel and improve the use of resources while ensuring that judicial work continues without disruption.

A family from Rajasthan at the centre of the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case had allegedly obtained the NEET 2025 question paper as well, according to police sources. Investigators said all five children of the Biwal family received the paper before last year’s exam. Mangilal and Dinesh Biwal are accused of buying and selling leaked papers through a wider network. Vikas Biwal, an MBBS student and Mangilal’s son, allegedly helped distribute the 2026 paper after Rs 65 lakh was paid. The CBI is now investigating the case. Officials believe the leak was part of a long-running organised racket linked to coaching centres.

The Indian rupee hit a fresh all-time low on Friday, breaching the 96 mark against the US dollar for the first time amid rising crude oil prices and continued tensions in West Asia. The currency weakened to 96.05 per dollar, surpassing its previous record low touched a day earlier. Analysts said soaring oil prices, foreign fund outflows and global uncertainty have increased pressure on the rupee. India, which imports more than 85 per cent of its crude oil needs, faces higher import costs as Brent crude stays near 110 dollars per barrel. The weaker rupee may also push up inflation and fuel prices. (PC: Ai)

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday ruled that the religious character of the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar is that of Bhojshala, describing it as a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi Saraswati. The court said historical literature and architectural records linked the site to Raja Bhoj of the Parmar dynasty and identified it as a centre of Sanskrit learning.   The dispute involves claims by Hindus, Muslims and Jains over the ASI-protected monument. Hindus seek exclusive worship rights, while Muslims identify the site as Kamal Maula Mosque. The ASI’s 2003 order currently allows Hindu worship on Tuesdays and Muslim prayers on Fridays. (PC: The Indian Express)

The Central government has announced that the NEET exam will be held in computer-based mode from next year. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan made the announcement on Friday after the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 over paper leak allegations. He said the decision was taken to protect the interests of deserving students. The National Testing Agency will conduct the re-examination on June 21. Pradhan said strict action will be taken against those involved in the leak. The government has handed the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation. NEET is the national entrance exam for undergraduate medical courses in India. (PC: ANI)

Long queues and panic buying were reported at petrol pumps across several Indian cities after rumours of a sharp petrol and diesel price hike spread amid rising global crude oil prices linked to the West Asia crisis. Many fuel stations witnessed heavy rushes, with some temporarily running out of stock due to sudden demand. Reports suggested state-run oil companies are facing major losses while keeping fuel prices unchanged, increasing speculation about an imminent hike. However, government officials urged citizens not to panic, assuring that fuel supplies remain adequate and distribution systems are functioning normally despite temporary delays caused by hoarding and increased demand. (PC: India Today)

A shocking video from Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly showed a man being lifted nearly 50 feet into the air while clutching a tin shed during powerful storm winds. The incident occurred as intense dust storms and heavy rainfall lashed several parts of North India, disrupting normal life and damaging property. Eyewitnesses captured the terrifying moment as locals rushed to help after the man fell. Officials said he suffered minor injuries and is now safe. Weather authorities have warned of continued strong winds, thunderstorms and rain across parts of Uttar Pradesh and nearby states over the next few days.

The Delhi government has announced two mandatory work-from-home days every week for government employees as part of a major fuel conservation drive following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for austerity and reduced fuel consumption. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the new rules will take effect immediately and also include reduced official vehicle usage, promotion of public transport and virtual meetings. Schools and universities may shift some classes online to cut daily travel. The initiative is part of the “Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdaan” campaign aimed at saving fuel, reducing pollution and encouraging sustainable practices amid global economic uncertainties. (PC: X)

Nearly 14 years after the 2012 Nirbhaya case shocked the nation, an alleged gang rape inside a moving bus in Delhi has once again raised serious concerns over women’s safety in the capital. Police said a 30-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a bus driver and conductor inside a Bihar-registered sleeper bus on Monday night. Investigators said the woman was pulled inside the vehicle near Saraswati Vihar after asking for the time. The bus reportedly kept moving towards Nangloi during the assault. The accused, identified as Umesh and Ramendra, have been arrested under gang rape charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. (PC: HT)