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The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the NEET UG 2025 results on June 14, with Mahesh Kumar emerging as the topper among 22 lakh candidates. Over 12 lakh students qualified, marking a major milestone in their medical career journey. The focus now shifts to the counselling process, where both All India Quota (15%) and State Quota (85%) counselling will determine college admissions. Candidates are advised to prepare documents, research colleges, and stay updated for multiple rounds of counselling extending till September 2025.

Israel's airstrike on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility has triggered radioactive and chemical contamination, the IAEA informed the UN Security Council. While underground enrichment facilities remain intact, the attack caused internal contamination and power outages, potentially affecting centrifuge operations. The Israeli operation, codenamed Rising Lion, involved 200 fighter jets and resulted in the deaths of senior Iranian officials, escalating tensions between the two nations. In retaliation, Iran launched missile strikes on northern Israel and the Golan Heights, raising global concerns over further escalation.

The Congress on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence over former US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said Trump has made the claim 13 times in 34 days, using trade as leverage. He urged PM Modi to clarify India’s position, especially as tensions had deescalated following direct military talks, not foreign intervention. The Congress also alleged recent US actions reflect major diplomatic setbacks for India.

The Israel Defence Forces apologised after posting a map incorrectly showing Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan, sparking backlash from Indian social media users. The IDF admitted the map "fails to precisely depict borders" and issued an apology. The Congress attacked PM Modi over the incident, calling it a diplomatic embarrassment. Meanwhile, tensions between Israel and Iran escalated, with both sides launching fresh missile and drone attacks.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Saturday to meet families affected by recent cross-border shelling following India's Operation Sindoor. Calling their resilience "inspiring," he pledged to raise their concerns at the national level. The visit comes in the wake of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.