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Delhi Police arrest man for killing fellow labourer over money dispute

New Delhi | June 23, 2026 6:55:54 AM IST

Delhi Police have arrested a man for allegedly murdering a fellow labourer following a dispute over money in the Fatehpur Beri area of the national capital, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Southwest Monsoon advances over Maharashtra; IMD forecasts increased rainfall till June 26

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 23, 2026 6:25:41 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said that the Southwest Monsoon has advanced further into several parts of Maharashtra and is likely to progress into additional areas, including Mumbai, over the next 48 hours. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 76-year-old retired police officer uses pension to feed hundreds of monkeys in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | June 23, 2026 5:25:32 AM IST

Malathi, a 76-year-old retired police officer from Madurai, has been using a significant portion of her pension to feed hundreds of monkeys around the Tirupparankundram area, continuing a service she began nearly a decade ago. ... read..

Waste cannot be dumped anywhere; strict action will follow: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | June 23, 2026 4:25:42 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that in the matter of environmental protection, garbage or waste cannot be dumped anywhere, and fines or legal action can be taken against violators if necessary. ... read..

Lucknow fire tragedy: Police seal building, register FIR against six accused

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 23, 2026 4:25:41 AM IST

Lucknow Police have sealed the building in the Aliganj Police Station area where a massive fire claimed at least 15 lives, and entry of the general public has also been prohibited as forensic and fire department teams prepare to collect evidence from the ... read..

Delhi: Massive fire in Balmiki Basti slum cluster brought under control, no casualties reported

New Delhi | June 23, 2026 4:25:38 AM IST

A massive fire broke out in a cluster of slums behind Maulana Azad Medical College in the Balmiki Basti area of Takia Kale Khan in Delhi late on Monday night, officials said. ... read..

"Why would AAP order audit of companies it had nexus with?": Atishi responds to BJP over CAG audit row

New Delhi | June 23, 2026 3:55:41 AM IST

Delhi Assembly Leader of Opposition Atishi on Monday accused the BJP government of attempting to divert attention from issues such as power cuts and rising electricity tariffs by raising allegations against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in connection with the ... read..

"Markets for MLAs, MPs being set up like livestock markets": Congress leader Tariq Anwar after six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs join Shiv Sena

New Delhi | June 23, 2026 3:55:38 AM IST

Congress leader Tariq Anwar on Monday compared the prevailing political realignments to a "livestock market," alleging that the BJP is using power and financial influence to attract lawmakers in states where it does not have a popular mandate, after six S ... read..

Shashi Tharoor-led Parliamentary Panel visits Jammu, calls for boost to tourism in J-K

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 23, 2026 3:25:15 AM IST

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, visited Jammu on Monday as part of its ongoing engagements in the Union Territory. ... read..

Lucknow fire tragedy: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets the injured, reviews treatment at KGMU

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 23, 2026 2:55:33 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow and met those injured in the tragic fire incident at a coaching centre in the city's Aliganj area, which claimed the lives of 15 students and left several ... read..

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi slams Karnataka govt over NEET re-exam arrangements

New Delhi | June 23, 2026 2:55:31 AM IST

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, criticised the Karnataka government for alleged lapses in arrangements for students appearing for the NEET re-examination on June 21. ... read..

"Double-engine government has presided over double corruption": Supriya Shrinate slams BJP over Ram Mandir donation row

New Delhi | June 23, 2026 2:55:29 AM IST

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Sunday slammed the BJP government over the Ram Mandir donation row and alleged that powerful people are being protected by making "ordinary individuals scapegoats". ... read..

Doctor moves Delhi HC contempt plea against wife over alleged non-compliance of child custody order

New Delhi | June 23, 2026 2:25:46 AM IST

A doctor has moved the Delhi High Court with a contempt petition against his doctor wife, alleging that she failed to hand over the interim custody of their minor child despite an order passed by a Family Court at Karkardooma. ... read..

Delhi HC halts Chinese nationals accused of money laundering from travelling to China, noting absence of extradition treaty

By Dhiraj Beniwal

New Delhi | June 23, 2026 1:55:27 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has stayed a trial court order that had permitted two Chinese nationals, accused in an alleged Rs 20,000 crore money laundering case linked with Vivo Mobile, to travel to China, noting the high flight risk involved and the absence of ... read..

PM Modi takes potshots at Congress; says even they trust that "if anyone can deliver, it is this government"

New Delhi | June 23, 2026 1:25:32 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed the Congress, alleging that there was discontent with governance during 10 years of party-led UPA rule and that people felt nothing could change, as he called upon the younger generation to identify those wit ... read..

Pankaj Tripathi's brother attacked with axe in Bihar village, accused arrested

Patna (Bihar) | June 23, 2026 12:55:05 AM IST

Actor Pankaj Tripathi's brother was attacked with an axe in a land dispute case and the accused has been arrested, a senior Bihar police official said on Monday. ... read..

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sunil Shinde clarifies absence from Monsoon Session, says will attend proceedings from tomorrow amid party turmoil

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 11:56:25 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sunil Shinde on Monday clarified his absence from the first day of the Maharashtra Monsoon Session, stating that he was away due to personal work and dismissing media speculation around his non-attendance. ... read..

Gujarat CM to lead statewide Shala Praveshotsav from Vadnagar

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 22, 2026 11:56:23 PM IST

The 24th edition of the Kanya Kelavani and Shala Praveshotsav, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat, will be held from June 23 to June 25 under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. ... read..

"Accountability will be fixed": Rajnath Singh on Lucknow fire tragedy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 11:25:35 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited the site of the devastating fire at a coaching centre in Lucknow's Aliganj area, which claimed the lives of 15 people. ... read..

Lucknow fire tragedy: UP CM Adityanath constitutes 2-member SIT, to submit its report within 7 days

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 10:55:42 PM IST

In response to the devastating fire incident that claimed the lives of 15 students on Monday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered the immediate formation of a two-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a time-bound, impart ... read..

West Bengal's first BJP Budget: ?4.39 lakh crore outlay; BJP hails 'Viksit Bangla' roadmap, Oppn flags gaps

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 22, 2026 10:55:37 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal on Monday presented its first-ever state budget, unveiling a ?4,38,775.29 crore net outlay for the financial year 2026-27. Presented by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta in the Legislative Assembly ... read..

New Shimla SHO suspended for poor performance, dereliction of duty; SSP warns of strict action

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 10:55:33 PM IST

In a significant disciplinary action aimed at strengthening accountability and professional standards within the police force, the Shimla district police on Monday suspended the Station House Officer (SHO) of New Shimla Police Station with immediate effec ... read..

Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray cries foul as 'Operation Tiger' succeeds, six "Kattar Shivsainik" Sena (UBT) MPs join Eknath Shinde-led faction

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 10:55:22 PM IST

After days of speculation and political turbulence within the Shiv Sena (UBT), six Lok Sabha MPs joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Monday in Mumbai, marking a significant setback for Uddhav Thackeray's faction and intensifying the ongoing politica ... read..

Hill States Horticulture Forum urges PM Modi to protect apple growers in India-US trade talks

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 10:26:10 PM IST

The Hill States Horticulture Forum has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to safeguard the interests of apple, almond, walnut and other horticultural growers from Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand during the ongoing India-United S ... read..

Gujarat CM Patel directs authorities to ensure serious, time-bound resolution of citizens' grievances

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 22, 2026 10:26:09 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on Monday, during the State SWAGAT Programme for June 2026, provided necessary guidance and issued clear directions to the concerned departments and district administrations to ensure the speedy, transparent, and ti ... read..

Assam has transformed from insurgency to an emerging semiconductor hub: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

New Delhi | June 22, 2026 10:26:04 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday highlighted the state's remarkable transformation over the past decade, saying Assam has evolved from being associated with insurgency to emerging as one of India's fastest-growing states and a future sem ... read..

India is rising and reliable power, what it is doing will shape the future for next thousand years: PM Modi

New Delhi | June 22, 2026 10:25:59 PM IST

Noting that India is a fast-growing economy and a rising power and reliable power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that what the country is doing today will shape the future for the next thousand years. ... read..

ISF MLA Naushad Siddiqui slams West Bengal budget over DA parity, contractual workers' wages; Alleges injustice against minorities

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 22, 2026 9:55:39 PM IST

Indian Secular Front (ISF) MLA Naushad Siddiqui raised concerns over dearness allowance (DA) parity, contractual workers' wages and alleged injustice against minorities in the West Bengal budget, presented on Monday. ... read..

Union Minister Kumaraswamy writes to CM Shivakumar, proposes to shift meeting on Bidadi township row to June 27

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 22, 2026 9:55:36 PM IST

Union Minister and JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy has written a counter letter to Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, requesting that the proposed discussion on the Bidadi Township project be held at Bidadi on June 27 instead of at Vidhana Soudha on June 2 ... read..

West Bengal Budget progressive, visionary and growth-oriented: BJP MLA Rajesh Kumar

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 22, 2026 9:55:34 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Rajesh Kumar on Monday lauded the West Bengal Budget, describing it as "progressive and visionary" and said it will accelerate the state's development and create new employment opportunities. ... read..

"I don't leave anything half done, Operation Tiger is successful": Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 9:26:24 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said that he does not leave anything half done and "Operation Tiger is successful". ... read..

7th MP backed out over cabinet post demand: Ramdas Kadam claims after six Sena UBT MPs joined Shiv Sena

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 9:26:21 PM IST

Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam on Monday said that the recent joining of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs into the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena reflects growing support for the party's development agenda. ... read..

"Extremely tragic and heart-wrenching": Amit Shah, Priyanka Gandhi, Kejriwal condole Lucknow fire deaths

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 9:26:20 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the devastating fire at a coaching centre in Lucknow, calling the incident "extremely tragic and heart-wrenching". ... read..

India marks landmark milestone with over 5 lakh organ donation pledges

New Delhi | June 22, 2026 9:26:16 PM IST

India has reached a major public health milestone, officially surpassing 5 lakh organ donation pledges. This achievement reflects a significant shift in national awareness, highlighting a collective commitment by citizens to the life-saving cause of organ ... read..

Malviya Nagar fire: Court extends judicial custody of hotel owner Bajaj, 2 others till July 6

New Delhi | June 22, 2026 9:26:15 PM IST

Saket Court on Monday extended the judicial custody of 'Flourish Stay' hotel owner Lovkesh Bajaj, Keshav Negi and Jay Mishra for the next 14 days. They have been arrested in a case linked to the Malviya Nagar hotel fire in which 22 people were killed. ... read..

"Govt has responsibility to address and allay concerns over liquor policy": Congress' KC Venugopal

Alappuzha (Keralam) | June 22, 2026 8:56:42 PM IST

Congress MP KC Venugopal on Monday said that the state government has a responsibility to address concerns over its liquor policy, adding that such issues would be discussed within the party. ... read..

UP govt announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for deceased, Rs 50,000 for injured in Lucknow fire

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 8:56:38 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of those killed in the devastating fire at a coaching centre in Lucknow's Aliganj area, while Rs 50,000 each will be provided to the i ... read..

Rudraprayag Police deny hostage claims at Nagrasu Gurudwara following dispute

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | June 22, 2026 8:56:36 PM IST

The Rudraprayag District Police on Monday dismissed the reports of a hostage situation or occupation at the Nagrasu Gurudwara following a brief dispute between two groups, police said. ... read..

X faces brief outage, users report disruptions

New Delhi | June 22, 2026 8:56:33 PM IST

X (formerly known as Twitter) stopped working for a few minutes on Monday evening. ... read..

Uttarakhand Police transfers Karnaprayag clash probe to Haridwar amid demands for fair investigation

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 22, 2026 8:56:29 PM IST

In a major move to ensure an impartial and transparent inquiry into the recent Karnaprayag clash, the Uttarakhand Police Headquarters (PHQ) has announced a series of significant administrative decisions. The investigation into the physical altercation bet ... read..

Rajnath Singh leaves for Lucknow, will visit the fire incident site and meet the injured at KGMU

New Delhi | June 22, 2026 8:56:27 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday left for Lucknow, shortly after he was briefed on the Lucknow coaching institute fire in the Aliganj area, which claimed 15 lives. ... read..

JDS-BJP cross-voting shows their weakness, Congress will return in 2028 in Karnataka: MLA Raghavendra Hitnal

Koppal (Karnataka) | June 22, 2026 8:56:25 PM IST

Congress MLA Raghavendra Hitnal on Monday said the cross-voting by JDS and BJP MLAs in the recent MLC elections shows the weakness and lack of coordination within both parties. ... read..

Lucknow fire: Death toll rises to 15, doctors say most fatalities caused by suffocation

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 8:26:24 PM IST

The death toll in the Lucknow coaching institute fire in the Aliganj area on Monday rose to 15, with medical experts stating that most of the deaths in the incident were caused by suffocation. ... read..

Pune Municipal Corporation: Opposition corporators wear helmets in House, allege threat from BJP

Pune (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 8:26:14 PM IST

The proceedings of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) were overshadowed by a symbolic and pointed protest on Monday, as opposition corporators from the Congress and the NCP (SP) donned construction safety helmets and black armbands to protest what they ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami attends Shrimad Bhagwat Katha, saints conference, terms it 'medium to connect humanity'

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | June 22, 2026 8:26:12 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday attended the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Gyan Yagya and Grand Saints' Conference organised at Hari Seva Ashram. ... read..

Rising 'Boss Scam' threat targets senior executives: Warns Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre

New Delhi | June 22, 2026 8:26:10 PM IST

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) on Monday flagged a growing cybercrime trend known as the "Boss Scam" or CEO impersonation fraud, cautioning organisations and senior officials to remain vigilant against increasingly sophisticated attacks. ... read..

'Let JDS raise Bidadi Township issue in Assembly, we'll reply': Karnataka CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 22, 2026 7:56:05 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said the Janata Dal (Secular) should raise the Bidadi Township issue in the Assembly on behalf of HD Kumaraswamy, and the government would respond. ... read..

Amritsar Police arrests 3 shooters in extortion-firing cases linked to foreign handlers; Zigana pistol recovered

Amritsar (Punjab) | June 22, 2026 7:55:57 PM IST

Amritsar Police on Monday arrested three shooters involved in a series of extortion-linked firing and armed robbery incidents carried out on the directions of foreign-based handlers, officials said. ... read..

KSIIDC hands over Rs 143.12 crore dividend to Karnataka government

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 22, 2026 7:55:53 PM IST

The Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC) on Monday handed over a dividend of Rs 143.12 crore to the state government from its net profit for 2024-25. ... read..

Amaravati Quantum Valley reaches 4 Kelvin at quantum reference facility using Indian-made components

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 7:55:50 PM IST

Amaravati Quantum Valley has achieved a major milestone in India's quantum technology journey by successfully reaching an ultra-low temperature of 4 Kelvin (minus 269 degrees Celsius) at its Quantum Reference Facility in Medha Towers using an indigenously ... read..

"Time should be given to new govt, TMC intend to play role of constructive oppn": Kunal Ghosh on West Bengal budget

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 22, 2026 7:55:47 PM IST

After the West Bengal government presented the state budget on Monday, Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh said that some time should be given to the new government while the TMC intends to play the role of a constructive opposition. ... read..

Himachal govt signs agreements for 19 hydropower projects worth Rs 3,336 crore: CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 7:55:41 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh government has signed implementation agreements for 19 hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 278 MW and an estimated investment of around Rs 3,336 crore during the current year. ... read..

Lucknow fire tragedy: Rajnath Singh heads to city after blaze kills 15; CM Yogi meets victims' families, orders high-level probe

New Delhi | June 22, 2026 7:55:40 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the fire tragedy in Lucknow's Aliganj area that claimed 15 lives and said he was immediately leaving for the city to assess the situation on the ground. ... read..

Raipur: CM Vishnu Deo Sai flags off 'Somnath Swabhiman Sanskritik Yatra' special train

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | June 22, 2026 7:55:38 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday flagged off a special train under the 'Somnath Swabhiman Sanskritik Yatra' from Raipur, aimed at carrying devotees and cultural representatives to perform rituals and offer prayers for the prosperity of ... read..

Forest Department must lead with integrity, performance and purpose: Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah

Guwahati (Assam) | June 22, 2026 7:55:36 PM IST

Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Monday outlined a new vision for the state's Forest Department, stressing that integrity, transparency and performance must become the defining pillars of the department's functioning. ... read..

Uttarakhand Congress protests over alleged land scams; Godiyal raises concerns over George Everest and 'Land Bank' projects

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 22, 2026 7:55:31 PM IST

Under the leadership of Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) President Ganesh Godiyal, the Congress party on Monday staged a protest march from the PCC headquarters to the State Secretariat. ... read..

"Extremely heartbreaking": President Murmu, Rahul Gandhi condole loss of lives in Lucknow coaching centre fire

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 7:55:29 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the devastating fire at a coaching institute building in Lucknow, describing the incident as "extremely heartbreaking". ... read..

14 children killed, four injured in Lucknow coaching institute fire; high-level probe ordered: UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 7:26:43 PM IST

Fourteen children were killed and four others were seriously injured after a massive fire broke out at a coaching institute in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said. ... read..

Delhi CM gives ?10 lakh ex-gratia to families of Saidulajab collapse, Hauz Rani fire victims; assures strict action

New Delhi | June 22, 2026 7:26:40 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday met families who lost their loved ones in the Saidulajab building collapse and the Hauz Rani fire tragedy and handed over ex-gratia assistance of ?10 lakh each, while assuring strict action against those responsi ... read..

"Extremely heartbreaking": President Murmu, Rahul Gandhi condoles loss of lives in Lucknow coaching centre fire

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 7:26:35 PM IST

Lucknow fire: PM Modi announces ex-gratia, CM Yogi cuts short Aligarh visit

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 7:26:32 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the Lucknow coaching institute fire in the Aliganj area and announced financial assistance from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF). ... read..

"We'll soon put forward our side": Uddhav Thackeray on six MPs defection

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 7:26:30 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday said he would soon present his side on the ongoing political developments within the party, as the organisation grapples with a major setback following the defection of six Lok Sabha MPs to the Eknath Shind ... read..

Gujarat Govt announces 20% reservation for ex-agniveers in state police, jail and forest services

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 22, 2026 6:56:45 PM IST

The Gujarat government on Monday announced a major policy decision aimed at providing structured employment opportunities to former Agniveers in state services, including a 20 per cent reservation in direct recruitment to multiple Class-3 cadres across ke ... read..

"Indiramma Rajyam has brought crisis to every household": KT Rama Rao

Warangal (Telangana) | June 22, 2026 6:56:37 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) alleged that the Congress government's "Indiramma Rajyam" has pushed Telangana into a deep crisis and accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of betraying the farming community through the st ... read..

Party ready to lead the fight for change in Punjab: BJP National president Nitin Nabin

Ludhiana (Punjab) | June 22, 2026 6:56:35 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party National President, Nitin Nabin, said that the BJP is fully prepared to lead the fight for change in Punjab, as the people of the state have high expectations from the party. He called upon the youth of Punjab to play a decisive rol ... read..

"All regions received due attention, funding": BJP MLA Subrata Thakur hails West Bengal Budget

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 22, 2026 6:56:32 PM IST

BJP MLA Subrata Thakur on Monday welcomed the West Bengal Budget, saying that this is the first time that all the regions from Darjeeling to the seacoast have received due attention and funding. ... read..

"SIT has no statutory standing": Petitioner challenges probe into alleged Ram Mandir Trust irregularities

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 6:56:26 PM IST

The controversy surrounding alleged financial irregularities in the Ram Temple project has taken a legal turn, with petitioner and advocate Mohit Ashok questioning the legitimacy of the government's investigative process. ... read..

"Eknath Shinde taking Maharashtra ahead": Shiv Sena leaders hail joining of six Sena (UBT) MPs

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 6:56:21 PM IST

Maharashtra ministers on Monday welcomed the joining of six Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MPs to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, asserting that the party was expanding under Shinde's leadership and would emerge as the only Shiv Sena in the futur ... read..

"Eknath Shinde has given birth to six traitors": Sanjay Raut hits out at Maharashtra Dy Chief Minister

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 6:56:11 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday launched a strong attack on rebel party MPs and also slammed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh approves Rs 137.4 crore for Chail Chowk-Janjehli road project in Mandi: CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 6:56:09 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh government has approved financial assistance of Rs. 137.40 crore for the widening and strengthening of the Chail Chowk-Janjehli road in Mandi district, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday while interacting with delega ... read..

"Shiv Sena UBT could not handle their own MPs": Murji Patel on 6 rebel MPs joining Shinde camp

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 6:26:11 PM IST

Amid speculation over "Operation Tiger," Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel on Sunday said that six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs would join the Eknath Shinde-led faction, asserting that the party would "take care" of them and criticising the Uddhav Thackeray-led camp for f ... read..

MP: Law student held for selling AI-generated fake NEET paper in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 6:26:09 PM IST

The Crime Branch in Indore has arrested a law student for allegedly selling fake NEET examination papers through Instagram and earning nearly Rs 30,000 by misleading people, a police official said. ... read..

"Eknath Shinde carrying forward Balasaheb Thackeray's legacy": Shiv Sena's Neelam Gorhe hails joining of six Sena UBT MPs

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 6:26:07 PM IST

Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson Dr Neelam Gorhe on Monday said that the party under Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is "carrying forward the legacy of Balasaheb Thackeray," following the joining of six Shiv Sena (UBT) ... read..

Rajnath Singh inaugurates 'Hanumant Bhawan' in Delhi, hails role of saints in nation-building

New Delhi | June 22, 2026 6:26:03 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday inaugurated the 'Hanumant Bhawan' in the national capital, describing it as a centre dedicated to service, culture and spiritual learning, while highlighting the role of saints in India's civilisational journey. ... read..

"We gave clear directions and guidelines": Priyank Kharge counters BJP's claims on NEET exam disruptions in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 22, 2026 6:25:56 PM IST

In a sharp rebuttal to the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday dismissed claims that a Congress party rally hindered students appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination in Bengaluru. ... read..

Six Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs join Shiv Sena, Shinde says they have come for betterment of their constituencies

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 6:25:54 PM IST

After days of speculation and political wrangling, six Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Lok Sabha MPs joined the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai on Monday. ... read..

Judicial probe ordered into encounter of 28-year-old in Bihar's Bhojpur

Patna (Bihar) | June 22, 2026 6:25:43 PM IST

The Bihar administration on Monday moved to address public and legal scrutiny surrounding the death of 28-year-old Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, who was killed in a recent police encounter in the Bhojpur district. In a bid to ensure accountability, the state gov ... read..

"Eknath Shinde a mass leader": Shiv Sena Spokesperson Shaina NC as six Sena UBT MPs join party

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 6:25:39 PM IST

Shiv Sena National Spokesperson Shaina NC on Monday asserted that the recent exodus of leaders from the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction is a direct result of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's leadership, describing him as a "mass leader" who ... read..

"Their own children are running away": Shiv Sena's Sanjay Nirupam hits back at Sanjay Raut amid UBT MP revolt

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 5:56:44 PM IST

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Monday hit back at Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut over his criticism of rebel legislators, asserting that the MPs joining the Eknath Shinde-led faction were leaving due to dissatisfaction with the Uddhav Thackeray-led le ... read..

"No policy decision taken on state's liquor policy yet": Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 22, 2026 5:56:42 PM IST

Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Monday clarified that the state government has yet to reach any formal decision regarding its liquor policy. ... read..

"No concrete figures on infra investment...steep cut in minority sector allocation": LoP Ritabrata flags W Bengal Budget

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 22, 2026 5:56:39 PM IST

Following the unveiling of the first budget of the newly elected BJP government in West Bengal, Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta laid out a ?4.38 lakh crore roadmap for FY 2026-27 on Monday, the rebel TMC leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Ritabrat ... read..

"Operation Tiger has been 100% successful": Shiv Sena's Ramdas Kadam

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 5:56:30 PM IST

Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam on Monday claimed that the party's "Operation Tiger" has been "100 per cent successful", asserting that six Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Members of Parliament are set to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena camp. ... read..

"Those who betrayed Balasaheb's ideology in 2019 are real traitors": Shiv Sena's Sanjay Nirupam claims end of Uddhav Thackeray's faction by 2029

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 5:56:23 PM IST

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Monday launched a sharp attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray amid reports that six MPs from the Uddhav-led faction are set to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, claiming that the former Maharashtra Chief M ... read..

Lucknow fire: Fatalities confirmed as several bodies recovered; CM Yogi expresses condolences

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 5:56:21 PM IST

Several bodies were seen being taken from the coaching centre in Lucknow's Aliganj area following a massive fire that broke out earlier today. ... read..

Keralam Assembly: LoP Vijayan alleges contaminated water used in AISF-AIYF protest; Chennithala says sample "sent to lab for testing"

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 22, 2026 5:56:16 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Keralam Assembly and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday alleged that contaminated water was used by police in water cannons to disperse protestors marching to the Legislative Assembly against the PM SHRI scheme, raisi ... read..

Delhi HC refuses to interfere with GNCTD notice proposing CAG audit of BSES discoms; says challenge is premature

New Delhi | June 22, 2026 5:56:14 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed petitions filed by BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) challenging a notice issued by the Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD) proposing to entrust their audit to the Comptroller a ... read..

Kerala High Court dismisses PIL challenging 'Priyadarshini Scheme' for free KSRTC bus travel for women, transgender persons

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 22, 2026 5:56:12 PM IST

The Kerala High Court on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation challenging the constitutional validity of the State government's recently launched Kerala State Road Transport Corporation's (KSRTC) free bus travel service, 'Priyadarshini Scheme', w ... read..

Shiv Sena MLA Nilesh Narayan Rane dismisses Sanjay Raut's money-for-defection allegations, calls him a 'gutter-Chaap character'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 5:56:11 PM IST

Shiv Sena MLA Nilesh Narayan Rane on Monday launched a sharp attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, dismissing his allegations against rebel legislators and defending the decision of six MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction to join the Eknath Shin ... read..

10,500 new ETM machines allocated across 125 Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation depots

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 22, 2026 5:56:00 PM IST

Realising the vision of 'Digital India' and 'Digital Gujarat', the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) on Monday set new benchmarks in passenger convenience, transparency, and quality transportation services. ... read..

World Athletics Delegation visits Gujarat ahead of proposed World Athletics Championship 2031

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 22, 2026 5:55:59 PM IST

A five-member delegation of World Athletics, the international governing body for athletics, on Monday visited Gujarat under the leadership of Antti Pihlakoski, Chairman of the Bid Evaluation Panel, according to an official statement released by the Chief ... read..

Akasa Air inducts 39th aircraft into fleet; marks 8th addition in CY2026 to boost network expansion

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 22, 2026 5:25:58 PM IST

Akasa Air, on Monday, received the delivery of its 39th aircraft, marking the airline's eighth induction in the calendar year 2026. ... read..

TN Assembly: LoP Udayanidhi Stalin questions governance, raises issues over anthem protocol, power cuts, welfare schemes

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 22, 2026 5:25:56 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed a sharp political exchange on Monday as Leader of Opposition and DMK leader Udayanidhi Stalin raised questions over governance, welfare schemes, power supply and administrative priorities, alongside a heated discussion on pro ... read..

"Budget for work...not scams": BJP MLA Niladri Sekhar Dana applauds West Bengal Budget

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 22, 2026 5:25:55 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Niladri Sekhar Dana on Monday lauded the West Bengal state budget. Unveiling the first budget of the newly elected BJP government in West Bengal, Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta laid out a ?4.38 lakh crore roadmap for FY ... read..

External Affairs Panel to study Indo-Pak, Sino-Indian ties, Passport Sev Kendra functioning: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 22, 2026 5:25:49 PM IST

On visiting Passport Seva Kendra in Jammu, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday noted that the committee is focused on studying three matters, including Indo-Pak relations, Sino-Indian relations, and the functioning of passport offices and Passport Seva K ... read..

Shiv Sena UBT split: Uddhav Thackeray calls emergency meeting amid looming MP defections in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 4:56:13 PM IST

Amid heightened political churn in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting with party leaders in Mumbai on Monday, where discussions were held on upcoming political developments, organisational matters, and the legislature's str ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath takes cognisance of Lucknow coaching centre fire; directs officials to expedite rescue ops

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 4:56:11 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday took cognisance of the fire incident that broke out at a coaching centre in Lucknow's Aliganj area earlier today. ... read..

Rajasthan ATS arrests woman with links to Jaish-e-Mohammed; UAPA charges slapped

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | June 22, 2026 4:56:06 PM IST

In a significant security operation, the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Monday arrested a woman identified as Babita on charges of involvement in anti-national activities. The arrest was made under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) A ... read..

Social audit exposes major gaps in Hamirpur schools, raises concerns over RTE implementation

Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) | June 22, 2026 4:56:04 PM IST

A comprehensive social audit of government schools in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district has uncovered significant deficiencies in infrastructure, student safety, basic amenities, governance, and educational quality, raising serious concerns about the e ... read..

Uddhav Thackeray holds key meeting in Mumbai amid Shiv Sena (UBT) political turbulence

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2026 4:55:55 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday held a meeting with party leaders in Mumbai to discuss upcoming political developments, organisational matters and the legislature's strategy amid growing political churn within the party. ... read..

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