Procter & Gamble Health Ltd announced a strong financial performance for the January-March quarter, with net profit surging 31% to Rs 61 crore and net sales increasing 23% to Rs 304 crore year-on-year. The company credited its growth to effective brand-building efforts and enhanced supply chain and go-to-market strategies. Additionally, P&G Health revised its fiscal year, transitioning from a July-June cycle to an April-March calendar, resulting in a nine-month financial year for 2024-25.

In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court recognized the legitimacy of family formation by same-sex couples, despite the absence of legal recognition for same-sex marriages in India. The court granted relief to a woman seeking the release of her 25-year-old partner, who had been forcibly detained by her birth family due to their relationship. Emphasizing that marriage is not the exclusive foundation of family, the bench cited constitutional protections of personal autonomy and dignity.

Maruti Suzuki India has achieved a landmark in automotive logistics by dispatching 5.18 lakh vehicles via Indian Railways in the fiscal year 2024-25, marking its highest volume to date. Since initiating rail-based vehicle transportation in 2013, the company has cumulatively moved around 24 lakh vehicles through this eco-friendly channel. Serving over 600 cities from more than 20 rail hubs and utilizing key ports for exports, Maruti Suzuki continues to prioritize sustainability.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the inauguration of critical infrastructure projects worth Rs. 46,000 crore in Jammu and Kashmir on June 6, a development poised to reshape the region's connectivity and economic landscape. Central to these projects is the Udhampur-Baramulla-Srinagar Rail Link (USBRL), which promises all-weather access and enhanced transportation efficiency. The launch of Vande Bharat trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar is expected to invigorate spiritual tourism and generate substantial employment opportunities.

A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was reportedly abducted by Bangladeshi villagers early Tuesday near the Malda border in West Bengal, intensifying cross-border security concerns. The jawan, engaged in preventing an infiltration attempt near Kathalia village, was allegedly seized and taken across the international boundary, where he was held for several hours before being released unharmed after a flag meeting between Indian and Bangladeshi border forces.

The disappearance of an Indore couple during their honeymoon in Meghalaya has taken a grim turn following the discovery of the husband’s body near their homestay in Shillong. CCTV footage revealing their last known movements has surfaced, providing crucial leads as authorities intensify their investigation. The wife remains missing, while family members demand a thorough Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry amid growing suspicions.

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, scheduled from June 9 to 13, is set to emphasize polished user experience over radical innovation. Anticipated highlights include a significant iOS redesign aimed at streamlining aesthetics and functionality, a new year-based software naming convention, and incremental AI integrations. While Apple appears cautious in the AI race, the company plans to expand AI capabilities within its ecosystem by making foundational models accessible to third-party developers.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently participated in the solemn ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, marking a historic milestone in India’s cultural and religious heritage. The event, conducted under the aegis of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, symbolizes the culmination of a 500-year wait with the consecration of sacred idols following traditional Vedic rites.

On June 5, OnePlus launched its latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 13s, alongside the OnePlus Pad 3 tablet, marking a significant expansion of its premium Android ecosystem. The OnePlus Pad 3 boasts a 13.2-inch 3.5K LCD display with a 315 pixels-per-inch (ppi) density and a 7:5 aspect ratio, designed to deliver vibrant visuals and immersive user experience. These launches demonstrate OnePlus’s strategic push into high-end mobile devices and tablets, positioning itself competitively in a rapidly evolving market.

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis recently unveiled ambitious plans to harness generative AI to transform the often tedious task of managing and responding to routine emails. Speaking at the SXSW London festival, Hassabis emphasized the potential for AI to automate mundane email responses in users’ own styles, promising a future where email no longer dominates daily life. Beyond email, Hassabis envisions AI as a personalized digital assistant that not only handles routine chores but also enhances user well-being by protecting attention and promoting digital detox.