PM Modi Announces Relief for Malviya Nagar Fire Victims On June 3, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs.2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each person who lost their life in the tragic fire incident in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi. The announcement came in response to the devastating fire that claimed 20 lives and left several othe

Fire Ravages South Delhi Restaurant: 20 Killed On the morning of June 3, 2026, a devastating fire engulfed a restaurant in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, claiming the lives of 20 people and leaving multiple others injured. The blaze reportedly started around 8 AM due to a short circuit, according to local authorities and eyewitnesses. The fire quickly spread to the kitchen and upper floors of the adjoining ho

N. Ravi’s Media Freedom Call Puts Spotlight On Free Press Veteran journalist N. Ravi has said that this is the time to create an ideal environment for media freedom, bringing renewed attention to the importance of independent journalism in India. His statement has become significant at a time when public trust, editorial freedom and responsible reporting are central to the national media debate.

Rahul Singh, a 1996-batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, was removed as CBSE Chairman on June 2, 2026, following controversies around the Class 12 board exams. Singh, who assumed office in 2024, oversaw the implementation of several reforms under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE). During his tenure, Singh introduced mother tongue instruction for pre-primary to Class 5 students, in line with NEP guidance that