In response to the surge of new Covid-19 variant cases in neighbouring countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto summoned Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin to the State Palace in Jakarta.

The meeting discussed strategic measures to prevent the entry of the new variant into the archipelago and to strengthen the national healthcare system, Sadikin said

"There is no need for the public to worry or panic. These new variants are relatively milder, but it is important to stay vigilant," Sadikin said after leaving the Palace.

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Indonesia from January to May 2025 was 72 out of a total of 2,160 specimens tested, according to Aji Muhawarman, head of the Bureau of Communication and Public Information at the Ministry of Health.

In a significant stride toward environmental responsibility, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Thursday marked the World Environment Day with a major sustainability achievement, saying 12 of its key ports have been awarded the Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) certification.

This milestone reflects APSEZ’s unwavering commitment to sustainable operations and environmental stewardship.

“The initiative underscores APSEZ’s proactive approach to tackling all types of waste and minimizing landfill contributions. Over the past year, the company has successfully recycled, reused, or repurposed nearly 300 tons of plastic waste — equivalent to the weight of approximately 100 elephants,” said the flagship company of the Adani Group.

A man facing an attempt-to-murder trial in Saket district court in south Delhi was murdered in a lockup on the judicial premises by two undertrials, an official said on Thursday, confirming the incident that has sparked a debate over breach of security and safety of undertrials.

“Aman was strangled after the accused – Jaidev and Jitender -- hit his head on a wall over an old enmity,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Ankit Chauhan.

Aman, 24, a resident of Govindpuri, was facing trial in a 2024 attempt to murder case in which Jitender and his brother were complainants, the police said.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday held a meeting with Kyrgyzstan Foreign Affairs Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich, discussing ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries and also thanking him for Bishkek's support and solidarity in countering terrorism.

"A productive meeting with FM Zheenbek Kulubaev of Kyrgyz Republic. Thanked him for their support and solidarity in countering terrorism. Discussed our cooperation in banking, education, energy, health, connectivity and capacity building. Today's signing of Programme of Cooperation is a step forward in deepening our bilateral ties," EAM Jaishankar posted on X after the meeting.

Along with Kulubaev, four other Central Asian foreign ministers - including Bakhtiyor Saidov (Uzbekistan), Rashid Meredov (Turkmenistan), Sirojiddin Muhriddin (Tajikistan) and Murat Nurtleu (Kazakhstan) - are in New Delhi to attend the two-day 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue as India continues to put a strong foot forward in enhancing anti-terror and de-radicalisation partnerships across the region.

The mystery surrounding the recent unknown animal bite incidents appears to be nearing resolution with the discovery of a jackal carcass near Limbai village in Rajpur tehsil of Barwani district.

While this revelation may bring some clarity, fear continues to grip Sendhwa village following a new wave of animal attacks on Wednesday.

Residents remain anxious about their safety despite medical confirmation that the latest incident involved a dog and not a wild animal.

Eight persons were attacked and severely bitten, four of whom were transferred to Maharaja Yashwant Rao Holkar Medical College and Hospital in Indore for further treatment.

Photographs of wounded children raise questions about whether a dog could have inflicted such severe injuries. Four new patients have arrived in Indore for treatment following an animal attack in Kermala, Varla tehsil of Barwani district.

Fast bowler Jofra Archer is in contention to play for England in their second Test against India at Edgbaston, said national selector Luke Wright. He added that an exact idea of Archer’s fitness will come when Sussex play Durham in a County Championship game at Chester-le-Street happening in two weeks’ time.

Archer hasn’t played red-ball cricket for four years due to multiple injuries in elbow and back. He was set to make a red-ball comeback for England Lions in their series against India A, but a thumb injury picked while fielding for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025 has kept him out of action.

"Jof's also trucking along really well actually. The plan is for him to play a few second-team games, loading up in the second team for Sussex. Then the idea for him is to play for Sussex against Durham during the first Test (when it begins in Leeds on June 20)."

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shown his support for son Abhishek Bachchan’s upcoming comedy entertainer “Housefull 5.”

The veteran actor took to Instagram to react to fun behind-the-scenes glimpses of the song "Laal Pari." Sharing a funny BTS clip, Big B wrote, “hahahaha ... what a fun fun fun .. !!” In the clip, the film’s lead cast, including Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, and director Tarun Mansukhani, can be seen laughing and having a great time while shooting a lively dance number.

Actor Chunky Panday shot in the Himalayan range of Kullu Manali after a long gap of three decades.

Dropping some titbits from his shoot diaries on social media, Chunky posted a group of photos, posing amidst the beautiful backdrop full of lush green mountains and small houses, with a river flowing, making the scene even more exquisite.

The 'Housefull' actor even posted a short clip of the breathtaking scene amidst which he is filming his next project.

"Filming in this Himalayan Delight after 30 years. #kullumanali," Chunky captioned the post.

On the World Environment Day, Desh Bhagat Radio, 107.8 FM (Aap Ki Awaz) Chandigarh in collaboration with State Bank of India (SBI) organised a Cyclothon ``End Plastic pollution”. Regarding the event, station head RJ Sangmitra, Desh Bhagat Radio shared the information that the World Environment Day acts as a reminder to people to be more considerate and aware of the Earth’s existing condition, in terms of the environment. We all should try to create awareness among people to maintain a plastic free Environment. She also said that this cyclothon is an initiative taken every year by DB Radio 107.8 FM. The cyclothon started from SBI local head office (LHO) sector 17 to sukhna lake via Matka chowk at 6:30 am and more than 400 people had registered for it.