India News LIVE Updates, 27 June 2026: Maharashtra TET postponed after paper leak; mortal remains of Indians killed in Qatar explosion repatriated
India News Today's LIVE Updates, 27 June 2026: Get the latest breaking news on an Indian Express investigation into Union Minister Bhagirath Choudhary receiving a Rs 99 lakh subsidy for his cucumber farm from a scheme run by his own ministry, Venezuela's earthquake death toll rising past 920 with over 50,000 still missing, and the Strait of Hormuz ceasefire in doubt after fresh drone and US strikes, along with top headlines, politics, business, sports, entertainment and city updates from India and around the world.
· The Indian Express · JoinIndia News LIVE: The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) scheduled for Sunday June 28, 2026, has been postponed after a paper leak was detected in Bhiwandi. According to a press note issued by the Secretary of the Maharashtra State Council of Examination, police found that individuals in Bhiwandi had questions that were present in the real test paper.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Seychelles to attend the country’s Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations. Calling Seychelles a valued maritime neighbour and an important partner in India’s Vision MAHASAGAR and Global South initiatives, Modi said he looks forward to talks with President Patrick Herminie, addressing the National Assembly, and interacting with the Indian community.
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US President Donald Trump is expected to visit India in early 2027, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor told IANS, adding that preparations for the trip are already underway. Gor said he would travel to India to finalise the visit and described the Trump-Modi relationship as central to growing cooperation in trade, energy, defence and technology.
The mortal remains of 8 Indian nationals who tragically died in the Ras Laffan accident in Qatar were sent back to India on 26 June. Earlier, the remains of 4 of the 12 deceased were repatriated on 25 June. Embassy officials also met injured Indian nationals in Al Khor. On June 22, Embassy of India in Doha informed thar out of the 13 workers who were killed in the explosion, 12 were Indian nationals.
US President Donald Trump thanked India after a road near the US Consulate in Hyderabad was renamed Donald Trump Avenue, calling it an “unprecedented honour” in a post on Truth Social.
Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary received a Rs 99 lakh subsidy for a cucumber farm in Rajasthan under a horticulture scheme run by his own ministry. As MoS Agriculture, Choudhary is ex-officio Vice-President of the board that approved his project — one of only 467 approvals issued last year. His aide has said further details will be disclosed to the government. The list of beneficiaries under the Centre’s scheme also includes the wife, son and mother of an IAS officer.
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Venezuela Earthquake: Toll Tops 920, Over 50,000 Missing
Venezuela’s earthquake death toll has climbed sharply to over 920, with more than 50,000 people still missing as rescue efforts intensify across the country — a dramatic escalation from earlier estimates as the scale of destruction becomes clearer.
Hormuz Ceasefire In Doubt After Drone Attack, US Strikes
The fragile calm in the Strait of Hormuz has been further shaken, with a drone attack and subsequent US strikes raising fresh doubts about whether the ceasefire agreed days earlier can hold.
Rajasthan Maternal Deaths: Centre Seeks Report After WHO Query
The Centre has sought a report on a spate of maternal deaths in Rajasthan after the World Health Organization asked the Indian government for information on a possible link to spurious oxytocin, with cases reported across hospitals in Kota, Bikaner and Jodhpur involving post-operative septicemia and dialysis.
Op Sindoor: Agniveer Among Six Personnel Killed, Names Released
The names of six Army and IAF personnel killed during Operation Sindoor have been made public, including an Agniveer among the casualties — bringing a measure of closure to families who had awaited official confirmation.
‘Operation Tiger 2.0 Has Begun’: Shinde Camp Eyes More Sena (UBT) MLAs
A Shiv Sena minister aligned with Eknath Shinde has claimed that “Operation Tiger 2.0” has begun, alleging that as many as 14 Sena (UBT) MLAs may be preparing to switch sides — a fresh flashpoint in Maharashtra’s ongoing political turbulence.
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Jun 27, 2026 02:01 PM IST
Maharashtra TET postponed after paper leak
Soham Shah in Pune reports that the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) scheduled for Sunday June 28, 2026, has been postponed after a paper leak was detected in Bhiwandi. According to a press note issued by the Secretary of the Maharashtra State Council of Examination, police found that individuals in Bhiwandi had questions that were present in the real test paper.
Jun 27, 2026 01:52 PM IST
Gurugram court denies bail to alleged mastermind of fake Mounjaro racket
Abhimanyu Hazarika in Gurugram reports that a court in Gurugram has denied regular bail to Avi Sharma, the alleged mastermind behind a fake Mounjaro injection racket, saying the accusations against him are serious and amount to fraud on the public. In an order dated 20 June, Additional Sessions Judge Yashwinder Paul Singh said the accused prima facie appeared to be involved in the sale of spurious, adulterated and misbranded drugs. Authorities had seized suspected fake Mounjaro Kwikpen injections worth over Rs 56 lakh from a car near Super Mart during a raid on 18 April.
Jun 27, 2026 01:34 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard commissions indigenous patrol vessel ICGS Akshay in Goa
The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS Akshay, a new-generation fast patrol vessel built by Goa Shipyard Limited, to boost maritime security, coastal surveillance and search and rescue operations. The vessel was inducted into service at the shipyard in Vasco under the Centre's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' initiatives. Commanded by Commandant (Junior Grade) Deepak Choubey, ICGS Akshay will undertake maritime law enforcement, environmental protection and assistance to mariners in distress.
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Jun 27, 2026 01:05 PM IST
Mortal remains of Indians died in Qatar explosion repatriated
The mortal remains of 8 Indian nationals who tragically died in the Ras Laffan accident in Qatar were sent back to India on 26 June. Earlier, the remains of 4 of the 12 deceased were repatriated on 25 June. The Embassy of India in Doha, in a post on X, thanked the Qatari authorities, Indian community organisations, and the Government of India for their swift support and coordination. The Ambassador and Embassy officials also met injured Indian nationals in Al Khor. On June 22, Embassy of India in Doha informed thar out of the 13 workers who were killed in the explosion, 12 were Indian nationals.
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Jun 27, 2026 12:41 PM IST
Siya Goyal's parents reach police station as probe continues
In the Ketan Agarwal murder case in Lonavala, parents of accused Siya Goyal, Pravin Goyal and Pooja Goyal, reach the police station as the investigation continues. Police are questioning those linked to the case as part of the ongoing probe.
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Jun 27, 2026 12:25 PM IST
UP CM Yogi Adityanath listens to public grievances in Gorakhpur
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday heard public grievances during a Janata Darshan program at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur.
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Jun 27, 2026 12:14 PM IST
Veteran Tamil filmmaker K Bhagyaraj dies
Veteran Tamil filmmaker and actor K Bhagyaraj died on Saturday after suffering a cardiac arrest, hospital sources said. He was 73. Known for his subtle humour, witty dialogues and middle-class characters, Bhagyaraj enjoyed a career spanning over five decades. Some of his most acclaimed films include 'Andha 7 Naatkal', 'Mundhanai Mudichu', 'Chinna Veedu' and 'Enga Chinna Rasa'.
Jun 27, 2026 12:07 PM IST
Trump to visit India in early 2027
US President Donald Trump is expected to visit India in early 2027, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor told IANS, adding that preparations for the trip are already underway. Gor said he would travel to India to finalise the visit and described the Trump-Modi relationship as central to growing cooperation in trade, energy, defence and technology. He also said Secretary of State Marco Rubio has played a key role in advancing the bilateral agenda.
Jun 27, 2026 12:03 PM IST
Trump thanks India after Hyderabad's road renamed as Donald Trump Avenue
US President Donald Trump thanked India after a road near the US Consulate in Hyderabad was renamed Donald Trump Avenue, calling it an "unprecedented honour" in a post on Truth Social. The Telangana government recently unveiled the renamed avenue as part of efforts to strengthen Hyderabad's global profile and highlight its role in India-US ties.
Jun 27, 2026 11:57 AM IST
Centre grants forest clearance for railway line through Satpura-Melghat tiger corridor
Nikhil Ghanekar in Delhi reports that the centre has granted in-principle forest clearance for a third railway line between Jujharpur and Dhodramohar on the busy Itarsi–Nagpur route, which passes through the Satpura-Melghat tiger corridor. The project requires the diversion of over 8 hectares of forest land used by tigers, leopards, sloth bears and other wildlife to move between the two reserves. Final approval will depend on wildlife clearance from the National Board for Wildlife.
Jun 27, 2026 11:08 AM IST
PM Modi leaves for Seychelles
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Seychelles to attend the country's Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations. Calling Seychelles a valued maritime neighbour and an important partner in India's Vision MAHASAGAR and Global South initiatives, Modi said he looks forward to talks with President Patrick Herminie, addressing the National Assembly, and interacting with the Indian community.
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