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Mahrashtra Cabinet approves Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar farmer debt relief scheme

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 2, 2026 11:54:40 PM IST

The Maharashtra Cabinet today approved the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Farmer Debt Relief Scheme, which will provide loan waivers of up to Rs 2 lakh to farmers in Maharashtra. The meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. There will be no ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami expresses grief over Devprayag accident; directs rescue ops on "war footing"

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 2, 2026 11:54:39 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed deep grief over the tragic vehicle accident near Devprayag on the Char Dham Yatra route. ... read..

'We will fight politically in Telangana': Pawan Kalyan announces Jana Sena's entry into state politics

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 2, 2026 11:54:33 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday announced that his party would actively enter Telangana politics and contest upcoming elections, including the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) polls ... read..

DK Shivakumar has long carried image of corrupt politician, says BJP's Jagadish Shettar

Hubballi (Karnataka) | June 2, 2026 11:54:32 PM IST

BJP MP Jagadish Shettar on Tuesday attacked his former party colleague DK Shivakumar, who is set to become the next Chief Minister of Karnataka saying that the latter has long carried the image of a "corrupt politician" ahead of his swearing-in ceremony, ... read..

Haryana CM reviews implementation of new criminal laws

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 11:54:28 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision is to ensure that justice is not only delivered but reaches every citizen in a timely, transparent and technology-driven manner, and that the state governm ... read..

"Vijay is running reckless and directionless government": DMK's A Raja

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 2, 2026 11:25:12 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Deputy General Secretary and Member of Parliament A Raja on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, questioning his political stance and credibility, while also targeting the BJP over ke ... read..

"We don't need your lectures": BRS leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy hits back at Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan's remarks

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 2, 2026 11:25:10 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Tuesday hit out at Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan over his recent remarks regarding Telangana, asserting that the state does not require "guidance or lectures" from outsiders. ... read..

Delhi HC grants bail to accused in drugs case after 2 years custody without trial

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 11:25:08 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has recently granted bail to a man who is an accused in a drug cartel case after two years of custody without trial, as the trial proceedings are yet to be commenced. The accused was arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell on April ... read..

Everyone must accord due respect to Vande Mataram: Kiren Rijiju on AIMPLB's remark

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 11:25:04 PM IST

Slamming the controversy over 'Vande Mataram', Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the national song does not belong to any specific religion or state and demanded an end to political sparring over the issue. ... read..

415 young 'Karmayogis' inducted into Gujarat Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 2, 2026 11:25:01 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel distributed appointment letters to newly appointed youths in the State Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department at a dignified ceremony held in Gandhinagar. ... read..

Toxic tap: Gulmohar Park sees spike in typhoid, norovirus, water-borne infections amid contamination concerns

By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 11:24:57 PM IST

Residents of Gulmohar Park in South Delhi have reported a sharp rise in cases of typhoid, diarrhoea, viral illnesses, norovirus and other water-borne infections amid an ongoing drinking water contamination crisis, raising concerns over public health and w ... read..

Opposition targets Centre over CBSE transfers, calls it 'cover-up'; seeks Education Minister resignation in OSM row

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 11:24:54 PM IST

The transfer of the CBSE Chairperson and Secretary and the constitution of a one-member inquiry committee to probe alleged irregularities in the procurement of services for the Board's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system triggered a political storm on Tuesday, ... read..

Gaurav Gogoi condemns Nalbari murder, urges stronger action for women's safety

Guwahati (Assam) | June 2, 2026 11:24:50 PM IST

Reacting to the murder of Madhurjya Barman in Nalbari and the horrific attack on a young girl named Mridumudra Deka, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi has strongly condemned the incident. ... read..

Parliamentary panel members ask CBSE officials about responsibility for OSM-related issues; class 12 student Sarthak Siddhant makes presentation

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 11:24:46 PM IST

Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education on Monday asked CBSE officials about responsibility for the problems faced by students due to OSM-related issues in the 12th class examination and emphasised that accountability should be fixed ... read..

Mehbooba Mufti calls for all-party talks with Centre on J-K issues, Omar Abdullah refutes 'delay in meeting' claim

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 2, 2026 11:24:44 PM IST

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday called for an all-party dialogue with the Centre, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to engage in sustained talks on issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

Gujarat: Seven killed, 38 injured in head-on collision between two Maharashtra buses in Surat

Surat (Gujarat) | June 2, 2026 10:54:34 PM IST

At least seven people were killed, and 38 others injured as a Maharashtra State Transport bus collided head-on with another after hitting a tanker on National Highway 56 along the Bardoli-Vyara stretch in Surat district, police said here on Tuesday. ... read..

PM Modi "deeply pained" over Surat collision, announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of each deceased, Rs 50,000 for injured

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 10:54:32 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep grief over a tragic mishap in the Surat district of Gujarat and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the each deceased from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF). ... read..

Tripura govt, Ramakrishna Mission School of Languages and Centre of Human Excellence sign MoU to establish northeast's first global language and human excellence centre

Agartala (Tripura) | June 2, 2026 10:54:30 PM IST

In a major step towards enhancing employability and global career opportunities for youth, the Directorate of Skill Development, Government of Tripura, on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ramakrishna Mission Viveknagar for the estab ... read..

Pawan Kalyan announces Jana Sena's Telangana poll debut, slams Congress leaders as 'separatists'

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 2, 2026 10:24:56 PM IST

A major political battle appears to be brewing in Telangana after Jana Sena Party chief and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan announced that his party will contest the next assembly elections in Telangana. Amid an escalating war of words w ... read..

"Closed TASMAC shops will not be reopened...": Electricity and Law Minister Nirmal Kumar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 2, 2026 10:24:53 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Electricity and Law Minister Nirmal Kumar said that Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) liquor outlets that have already been closed will not be reopened. ... read..

Himachal Congress forms fact-finding committees to probe defeat in three Municipal Corporations

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 2, 2026 10:24:47 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) on Tuesday constituted fact-finding committees to investigate the reasons behind the party's defeat in three key Municipal Corporations of Mandi, Solan and Dharamshala, in the recently concluded Urban Local B ... read..

Mere freezing of assets not enough, their value must also be protected during PMLA proceedings: Chhattisgarh HC

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | June 2, 2026 9:54:34 PM IST

In an important judgment on protecting the value of frozen investments, the Chhattisgarh High Court has said that freezing an asset is not enough, its financial value must also be protected while legal proceedings remain pending. ... read..

"TMC will break, which it should": West Bengal minister Tapas Roy predicts split in party

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 2, 2026 9:54:21 PM IST

Amid growing speculation over internal tensions within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), party leader Kunal Ghosh alleged that the Speaker's office refused to accept a letter submitted by the party, while state minister Tapas Roy claimed that the TMC was head ... read..

Gujarat government's 'Hastkala Setu Yojana' emerges as strong support for artisans skilled in traditional crafts

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 2, 2026 9:54:18 PM IST

Gujarat's rich tradition of handicrafts has held a distinct identity, both domestically and internationally, for centuries. In the context of a changing economic landscape and global competition, empowering these artisans has become a pressing necessity o ... read..

IAF, DRDO conduct successful flight tests of RudraM-II Air-to-Surface missile

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 9:24:29 PM IST

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday successfully conducted flight tests of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from an SU-30 MKI fighter jet. ... read..

"If PM cared about 18.5 million CBSE students, Dharmendra Pradhan would have been removed...": Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 9:24:17 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday criticised the Centre over issues related to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), alleging that accountability was being avoided while officials were being made ... read..

"Instructions issued across locations to ensure safe homecoming of Hajj pilgrims": Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 8:54:11 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reaffirmed the Government of India's commitment to the welfare of minority communities on Tuesday, saying that extensive coordination among various ministries had helped ensure the smooth running of this year's Hajj operations. ... read..

Over 16,000 students submit Class 12 re-evaluation requests as CBSE portal withstands cyber threats

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 8:54:07 PM IST

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday said its Class 12 re-evaluation portal remained operational despite multiple cyberattack attempts, including a denial-of-service (DoS) attack that generated 1.5 million hits within two minutes and ... read..

Tamil Nadu govt signs MoU with Centre for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 to boost household water supply

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 2, 2026 8:54:05 PM IST

In a major step toward strengthening rural and urban water infrastructure, the Government of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Government to implement the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 (Uyir Neer Iyakkam) across the ... read..

"Gandhi family believed in me, gave me opportunities...": Karnataka CM-designate DK Shivakumar

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 8:54:03 PM IST

Congress leader DK Shivakumar, who is slated to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister tomorrow, has said that he has shown commitment towards the Nehru-Gandhi family and noted that both Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi made sacrifices in their political role ... read..

"Though it has been delayed, it was not denied....": DK Shivakumar on his elevation as Karnataka Chief Minister

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 8:24:22 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar, who is slated to take oath tomorrow, has said that the opportunity to serve the state in the top political post was "delayed but not denied" and that he will seek to take along all sections of society in t ... read..

Tripura signs MoU with Ramakrishna Mission to launch state's first dedicated foreign language training centre

Agartala (Tripura) | June 2, 2026 8:24:16 PM IST

In a major push to improve global employment and travel opportunities for local youth, the Government of Tripura on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ramakrishna Mission, Viveknagar, to open the state's first dedicated foreign la ... read..

PM Modi expresses condolences over demise of 8-time BJP MLA Yogesh Patel

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 8:24:12 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the passing of senior leader Yogeshbhai Patel, describing him as a "unique companion" of his public life and a true leader of the masses. ... read..

"Demolished before scheduled court hearing": AIMIM leader Waris Pathan on Mumbai's Aarey Dargah

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 2, 2026 7:54:31 PM IST

Amid heavy police deployment and restricted access, AIMIM leader Waris Pathan was on Tuesday barred from entering the site of a demolished dargah in Goregaon's Aarey colony, triggering sharp protests from the leader over the timing of the administrative a ... read..

Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar spells out his vision for Karnataka

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 7:54:26 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar, who is slated to take oath as Chief Minister tomorrow, has spelt out his vision for the state and said he will do his task with "a lot of dedication" and take along every section of society. ... read..

J-K: Vajr Division GOC felicitates women participants of Tithwal Day Marathon in Karnah

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 2, 2026 7:54:24 PM IST

Celebrating the spirit of Nari Shakti in Karnah, Major General Rakesh Nair, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Vajr Division, felicitated women participants of the recently conducted Tithwal Day Marathon for their enthusiasm, resilience and exemplary sporti ... read..

Kondapalli Bailey bridge is new hope connecting remote forests of Bastar: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | June 2, 2026 7:24:41 PM IST

Marking a major step forward for connectivity in Naxal-affected areas, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday inspected the newly built Kondapalli Bailey Bridge, calling it a lifeline that brings development and good governance to the most ... read..

ED attaches Rs 1,000-cr assets in Chhattisgarh liquor scam, tightens noose around syndicate

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 7:24:40 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over Rs 1,000 crore in connection with the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam, marking a major escalation in its ongoing money laundering probe. ... read..

"What bro, what is happening bro...?": DMK leader A Raja mocks CM Vijay's Trichy thanksgiving meeting speech

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | June 2, 2026 7:24:31 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Deputy General Secretary and Member of Parliament A Raja took a swipe at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, repeatedly using the phrase "Bro" while criticising the TVK leader's recent speech at the Tiruchirappalli th ... read..

Saket building collapse: Court grants three-day police custody of building owner

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 7:24:30 PM IST

Delhi's Saket court on Tuesday granted three days' police custody of Karamveer, the owner of the multi-storey building that collapsed in South Delhi's Saket area, resulting in the death of six people and injuries to eight others. ... read..

PMLA Court takes cognisance against former Religare Chairperson Rashmi Saluja, issues summons to several accused in money laundering case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 2, 2026 7:24:28 PM IST

A Special Court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Mumbai has taken cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate's prosecution complaint against former Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL) Executive Chairperson Rashmi Saluja, former independent ... read..

CBSE Chairman, Secretary transferred; Centre orders probe into OSM service procurement

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 7:24:26 PM IST

The Centre on Tuesday transferred Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta, and constituted a one-member inquiry committee to examine issues related to the procurement of services for the board's On-Scr ... read..

NIA chargesheets 31 accused for pre-poll blockade, judicial officers' detention in Malda during electoral roles revision in Bengal

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 7:24:25 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency has chargesheeted 31 accused in four separate cases linked to the Malda Special Intensive Revision (SIR) related road blockades and illegal detention of judicial officers, the agency said on Tuesday. ... read..

"Though it has been delayed, it was not denied....": DK Shivakumar on his elevation as Chief Minister

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 7:24:21 PM IST

Students Federation of India activists march to CBSE regional office in Kerala, demand Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Thiruvannthapuram (Keralam) | June 2, 2026 6:54:46 PM IST

Activists of the Students' Federation of India (SFI) on Tuesday staged a massive protest march to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Regional Office here, demanding immediate rectification of lapses in the conduct of CBSE examinations. ... read..

West Bengal: Woman carries husband on back to attend Suvendu Adhikari's public grievance meeting in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 2, 2026 6:54:44 PM IST

A woman from the Sundarbans carried her husband, a person with a disability, on her back to attend a public grievance meeting organised by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at the BJP office in Salt Lake, Kolkata, seeking assistance for an elect ... read..

Delhi HC grants two-day custody parole to Neeraj Bawana to meet hospitalised pregnant wife

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 6:54:31 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has granted two days of custody parole to Neeraj Sehrawat alias Neeraj Bawana, an accused in the 2015 jail van killing case, to enable him to meet his pregnant wife, who is currently hospitalised and undergoing treatment for a high-ri ... read..

"Prices up by Rs 8 in 11 days, yet CM silent": CPI(M)'s Govindan slams Keralam Chief Minister Satheesan over fuel hike

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 2, 2026 6:54:30 PM IST

Hitting out at the newly formed state government, Communist Party of India (Marxist) State Secretary MV Govindan on Tuesday accused Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan of staying silent on rising fuel costs despite staging big protests against fuel taxes ... read..

IIT Guwahati develops strategic devices for Energy Conversion and Neuromorphic Memory with Hybrid Perovskites-a new Semiconductor Material

Guwahati (Assam) | June 2, 2026 6:54:26 PM IST

A research team at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has developed a new technology on perovskite semiconductor material, known for its potential applications in solar cells and resistive-switching (memristor/R-RAM) devices. ... read..

Advanced anaesthesia procedure at 11,700 feet brings relief to injured Kedarnath pilgrim

Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) | June 2, 2026 6:24:40 PM IST

A woman who fractured her arm during the Kedarnath Yatra received immediate relief when doctors at a high-altitude pilgrimage site in Kedarnath successfully carried out an advanced regional anaesthesia procedure at a height of almost 11,700 feet. ... read..

"They will commit crimes again": Father of teenager killed in Delhi's Amar Colony demands capital punishment for accused

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 6:24:39 PM IST

The father of a 17-year-old boy who died after being shot in a crowded marketplace in South East Delhi's Amar Colony has demanded capital punishment for the accused, saying such criminals would "commit crimes again" if they are not dealt with strictly. ... read..

Fresh western disturbance to bring rain across Himachal from June 3; monsoon likely to remain weak: IMD

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 2, 2026 6:24:27 PM IST

A fresh western disturbance is likely to affect Himachal Pradesh from the evening of June 3, bringing intermittent rainfall and thunderstorms across several districts until June 6, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). ... read..

K Annamalai signals exit plans to BJP high command, decision expected soon

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 6:24:25 PM IST

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has conveyed his message to the Bhartiya Janata Party high command regarding his resignation and why he plans to step out of the party during a meeting with BJP National President Nitin Nabin, Union Home Ministe ... read..

"Change colour to saffron": Suvendu Adhikari visits Hooghly's Taraknath Temple, outlines heritage development plans

Hooghly (West Bengal) | June 2, 2026 5:55:02 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday offered prayers at the historic Taraknath Temple in Tarakeswar in Hooghly district and spoke about plans for the temple's development and preservation of its heritage. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh CM honours ex-servicemen in police force, completes self-enumeration for Census 2027

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 2, 2026 5:55:00 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday honoured ex-servicemen serving in the State police force after the government granted honorary placements to hundreds of former armed forces personnel and later completed his self-enumerati ... read..

BJP to celebrate Bengal Foundation Day on June 20 across state; PM scheduled to visit Kolkata

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 5:54:56 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will celebrate Bengal Foundation Day across West Bengal on June 20, with programmes planned in every district, party sources said. The celebrations are expected to be organised on a large scale, with participation from par ... read..

"Millions of students across country troubled by paper leaks": AAP MP Sanjay Singh

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 5:54:51 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday slammed Centre for "failing" to address the issue of examination paper leaks, claiming that students across the country continue to suffer due to recurring irregularities in recruitment and comp ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami chairs high-level review meeting as Char Dham Yatra enters 'challenging' second phase

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 2, 2026 5:54:44 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat to assess the arrangements for the Char Dham Yatra. ... read..

"Biggest challenge facing Keralam today is spread of drugs": CM VD Satheesan vows to eradicate drug network

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 2, 2026 5:54:42 PM IST

Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan has termed the spread of narcotics as the "biggest challenge" facing the state, asserting that the government will provide "full support" to law enforcement agencies to eradicate the drug network from Kerala's soil. ... read..

Parliamentary panel to consider students' concerns on CBSE's OSM system: Digvijaya Singh

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 5:54:41 PM IST

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports Chairman Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday said the panel would consider concerns raised by students regarding the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (O ... read..

L&T, Bharti Enterprises discuss Assam expansion plans with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) | June 2, 2026 5:24:40 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday held separate meetings with senior leaders of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Bharti Enterprises to review ongoing projects and discuss future investments in the state. ... read..

Court grants bail to CA accused in GST fraud case lodged in 2020

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 5:24:28 PM IST

Karkardooma Court has recently granted bail to a Chartered Accountant (CA) in a GST fraud case, noting that the FIR was lodged in the year in 2020 and the investigation is still ongoing. CA Atul Gupta was arrested on May 12, 2026. ... read..

Delhi: Seating dispute led to Amar Colony shooting; minor accused to be tried as adult under BNS, says DCP

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 5:24:21 PM IST

A dispute over seating arrangements escalated into a shooting in southeast Delhi's Amar Colony, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old boy, with the minor accused set to face legal proceedings as an adult under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), police s ... read..

Pearl farming emerges as new rural business opportunity for farmers, young entrepreneurs

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | June 2, 2026 4:54:57 PM IST

Pearl farming, once associated mainly with oceans and coastal regions, is now emerging as a new source of livelihood in smaller Indian cities, with innovative farmers turning waterlogged land into profitable aquaculture ventures. In Uttar Pradesh's Morada ... read..

Task Forces "institutionalise" role of RSS in MP, Chhattisgarh; Odisha next, alleges Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 4:54:53 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-ruled states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, accusing their governments of setting up specialised Task Forces to "institutionalise" the role of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sa ... read..

"India's healthcare shifted from curative model to comprehensive framework under PM Modi": JP Nadda at AIIMS Bathinda convocation

Bathinda (Punjab) | June 2, 2026 4:54:46 PM IST

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, JP Nadda on Tuesday addressed the 2nd Convocation Ceremony of AIIMS Bathinda and congratulated the graduating students on embarking upon their professional journey. ... read..

K Annamalai meets HM Amit Shah in Delhi amidst speculation on his future in BJP

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 5:24:58 PM IST

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Tuesday met Home Minister Amit Shah even as speculation continues on his future in the party. Annamalai also met BJP National President Nitin Nabin and senior leader BL Santosh. ... read..

Union Health Ministry, West Bengal Government likely to sign MoU on June 8 for implementation of Central Health Schemes

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 4:54:39 PM IST

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the West Bengal government are likely to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 8 for implementing all centre-sponsored health schemes in the state, sources said on Tuesday. ... read..

From farms to digital India a story of inclusive growth

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 4:24:41 PM IST

India's development journey over the past 12 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has increasingly focused on strengthening public welfare delivery and expanding access to essential services for farmers, the poor and the middle class ... read..

Twisha Sharma's death case: Court sends husband, mother-in law to 14-day judicial custody

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | June 2, 2026 4:24:37 PM IST

The Bhopal Court sends 14-day judicial custody to Twisha Sharma's husband, Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh, who are accused in connection with the alleged dowry-harassment and death case. ... read..

Karnataka Transition: CM-designate DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah hold high-level huddle with Kharge, Rahul Gandhi over Cabinet blueprint

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 4:24:29 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday chaired a crucial meeting with Karnataka CM-designate DK Shivakumar and senior leader Siddaramaiah in Delhi to finalise the state's new Cabinet and the upcoming Rajya Sabha po ... read..

Assam CM meets new NITI Aayog Vice Chairman, seeks stronger reform partnership

Guwahati (Assam) | June 2, 2026 4:24:11 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday congratulated Dr Ashok Lahiri on his recent appointment as the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog and expressed the state's commitment to strengthening its partnership with the national policy think tank. ... read..

LG TS Sandhu approves reconstitution of Delhi Ridge Management Board

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 4:24:09 PM IST

In a significant administrative step aimed at strengthening protection of the Capital's green ecosystem, Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu has approved the reconstitution and notification of the Delhi Ridge Management Board (DRMB). ... read..

Startup skills and self-reliance shaping New India

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 4:24:07 PM IST

India's growth story over the past 12 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not only focused on infrastructure and economic expansion, but also on empowering the country's youth, women and underprivileged communities. ... read..

Twisha Sharma's death case: Court husband, mother-in law to 14-day judicial custody

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | June 2, 2026 3:54:33 PM IST

Delhi House collapse injury toll rises to 10; search operations ongoing following cylinder blast

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 3:54:31 PM IST

The injury count has risen to 10 after a single-storey house collapsed in North Delhi's Mukundpur area following a LPG cylinder explosion on Tuesday. ... read..

CBI arrests 2 masterminds in Uttarakhand LUCC Chit Fund scam

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 3:54:27 PM IST

In a significant development in the ongoing investigation in Uttarakhand LUCC Chit Fund Case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two accused on June 1 from Maharashtra's Mumbai. ... read..

K'taka Govt announces half-day office closure near Vidhana Soudha ahead of swearing-in ceremony for Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 2, 2026 3:24:32 PM IST

The Karnataka government declared a half-day holiday on June 3 for State government officers and staff working at the Vidhana Soudha, Vikasa Soudha, and the Multi-Storeyed Building on June 3 in view of the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate ... read..

Mamata Banerjee protests over alleged attacks on TMC leaders in Kolkata; pays tribute at BR Ambedkar statue before rally

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 2, 2026 3:24:29 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday began a protest in Kolkata over attacks on party leaders, including her nephew and MP Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee. ... read..

"We finished off mosquitoes as well as mafia": Yogi Adityanath

Kushinagar (Uttar Pradesh) | June 2, 2026 2:55:18 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that Encephalitis has ended in Kushinagar, adding that the government has finished both "mosquitoes and mafias" from the region. ... read..

"Mischievous, naughty, but a born leader": DK Shivakumar's school teacher extends wishes ahead of his elevation as Karnataka CM

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 2, 2026 2:55:16 PM IST

As the corridors of power in Karnataka prepare to welcome a new leadership, a quiet corner of Bengaluru resonates with the pride of a teacher. ... read..

"Kalyan Banerjee has aged. How long will he do all this?": Samik Bhattacharya hits back on TMC attack claims

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 2:55:11 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday dismissed allegations of attacks on Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee, questioning the claims and alleging that all those arrested in the incidents are TMC worker ... read..

BJP's Kirit Somaiya writes to Mumbai Police, urges authorities to stop Namaz on roads

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 2, 2026 2:55:09 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirit Somaiya on Tuesday wrote to the Mumbai Police and civic authorities, urging them to take steps to stop the offering of namaz on public roads in the city, claiming it leads to traffic disruption and inconvenience t ... read..

Ex-Servicemen in Police thank Himachal CM for honorary placement

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 2, 2026 2:55:02 PM IST

Ex-servicemen serving in the Himachal Pradesh Police on Tuesday expressed their gratitude to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during a function held at Oak Over, Shimla. ... read..

Severed human head found near railway tracks in Patna; police probe underway

Patna (Bihar) | June 2, 2026 2:54:58 PM IST

A severed head near the railway tracks was discovered within the jurisdiction of the Airport Police Station in Patna on Tuesday. The Police acted on evidence found near the railway tracks, leading to the recovery of a human head. The development is linked ... read..

Giribala Singh accuses Twisha Sharma's lawyer of assaulting son at Jabalpur court

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | June 2, 2026 2:54:54 PM IST

Former district judge and alleged accused Giribala Singh on Tuesday alleged before a Bhopal court that Twisha Sharma's lawyer, Anurag Srivastava, had physically assaulted her son, Samarth Singh, at the Jabalpur Court during the hearing in the alleged dowr ... read..

Southwest monsoon likely to set in over Keralam on June 4: IMD

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 2, 2026 2:54:47 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the Southwest Monsoon is likely to set in over Keralam around June 4, with weather conditions becoming increasingly favourable for its advance across the state and adjoining regions. ... read..

Bihar: 17-year-old student found dead in girls' hostel in Patna

Patna (Bihar) | June 2, 2026 2:54:45 PM IST

A 17-year-old student was found dead in her room in a girls' hostel in the Chitragupta Nagar police station area of Patna, police said on Tuesday. ... read..

"CM's Residence can't be treated as anyone's personal fiefdom": Bihar CM slams Rabri Devi for not leaving house

Patna (Bihar) | June 2, 2026 2:54:43 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi after she refused to leave the 10 Circular Road bungalow after the eviction notice, asserting that certain individuals remain constantly ... read..

CM-designate DK Shivakumar arrives at Mallikarjun Kharge's residence amid Karnataka Cabinet talks

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 2:25:05 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar on Tuesday arrived at the residence of Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge in the national capital for discussions on cabinet formation and key organisational appointments ahead of his swearing-i ... read..

ED raids 20 places in Maharashtra, Gujarat, in transnational narcotics trafficking syndicate run by Dawood's aide Salim Dola

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 2:25:03 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting massive search operations at 20 locations across Maharashtra and Gujarat in connection with a money laundering investigation against a transnational organised narcotics trafficking syndicate operated by recently e ... read..

Uttarakhand: Airport Authority of India (AAI) team manages successful operation of emergency medical flight at Pantnagar Airport

Pantnagar (Uttarakhand) | June 2, 2026 2:25:01 PM IST

Pantnagar Airport successfully facilitated an emergency medical flight operation on Tuesday, ensuring the rapid and safe transfer of a patient requiring critical care. The mission was managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) team, who oversaw grou ... read..

"False claims, 420 promises": BRS' KT Rama Rao demands accountability from Rahul Gandhi on Telangana foundation day

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 2, 2026 2:24:54 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K T Rama Rao on Tuesday launched a sharp critique of Rahul Gandhi, demanding accountability regarding job creation and employment promises. He alleged that the current administration has failed to deliver on ... read..

Sarthak Sidhant appears before parliamentary committee to presents findings on CBSE's OSM system

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 2:24:46 PM IST

Sarthak Sidhant, a Class 12 student affected by the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports on Tuesday to present hi ... read..

Telangana Advocates Protection Act, 2026, comes into force from June 2

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 2, 2026 2:24:45 PM IST

The Telangana government has notified that the Telangana Advocates Protection Act, 2026, will come into force with effect from June 2. ... read..

"Sure that I'll get into Cabinet this time": Congress MLA Ajay Singh confident of ministerial berth

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 1:54:58 PM IST

Ahead of Karnataka's new state government formation tomorrow, Congress MLA Ajay Singh on Tuesday expressed certainty that he "would get the Cabinet this time", adding that a new government would be a "mix of experienced and new faces". ... read..

Tripura: Indian Army, NDRF conduct joint flood relief, rescue mock drill in Agartala

Agartala (Tripura) | June 2, 2026 10:54:35 PM IST

In a demonstration of seamless inter-agency coordination and preparedness for disaster response, the Indian Army and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) jointly conducted a comprehensive Flood Relief and Mock Rescue Drill at Agartala on 02 June 20 ... read..

"BJP has no problem with paper leaks but with discussion on it": Kejriwal slams govt after Sanjay Singh's confrontation with UP police

New Delhi | June 2, 2026 1:54:48 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal slammed the BJP government after his party leader alleged that his discussion with students on the recent paper leak was disrupted by Uttar Pradesh Police and government officials in Prayagraj. ... read..

MDMK chief Vaiko protests against Mekedatu dam project, urges Centre to halt project

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 2, 2026 1:54:44 PM IST

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) chief Vaiko on Tuesday led a protest near the Collector's Office in Chennai against the proposed Mekedatu dam project in Karnataka, raising concerns over its impact on Tamil Nadu's water security and agricultu ... read..

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