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"CBSE finally acknowledged that system compromised": Jairam Ramesh reiterates demand for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 12:55:18 PM IST

Amid controversy over its On-Screen Marking (OSM), senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday slammed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), stating that the board "finally acknowledged that the system has been compromised". ... read..

Abhishek Banerjee to apprise Lok Sabha Speaker of attack, will also move to court: Sources

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 1, 2026 12:55:13 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee will apprise Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla of the alleged attack on him on Saturday. The TMC leader will also move the court in this matter, party sources said on Monday. ... read..

Work, Myths, Markets: What's behind India's declining exclusive breastfeeding?

By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 12:24:51 PM IST

During the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) survey period, 95.6% of infants under six months were being breastfed, which indicates that breastfeeding remains nearly universal in India. However, if exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) under six months has d ... read..

'Oath of Trust' promise fulfilled, says West Bengal CM as govt rolls out free bus travel for women

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 1, 2026 12:24:46 PM IST

The West Bengal government on Monday officially launched its free bus travel scheme for women in all in all the state-run buses, starting from the 'hills to the plain'. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari described the project as part of the BJP g ... read..

Delhi HC recognises right to be forgotten, says digital records cannot subject individuals to endless reputational harm

By Sushil Batra

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 12:24:44 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has recognised the "Right to Be Forgotten" as an integral facet of the fundamental right to privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution, holding that individuals cannot be condemned to suffer perpetual reputational and personal harm ... read..

"Trust, dignity, empowerment": PM Modi celebrates 6 years of PM SVANidhi scheme, empowers street vendors

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 12:24:36 PM IST

Marking the sixth anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the program's success in integrating street vendors into the formal financial fold. The Prime Mi ... read..

"Megathathu dam construction will not be allowed at any cost": Tamil Nadu minister CTR Nirmal Kumar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 1, 2026 12:24:34 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar on Monday reaffirmed the state government's stance against the construction of the Mekedatu Dam. ... read..

Four Pune rural police personnel suspended for alleged links with illicit liquor accused

Pune (Maharashtra) | June 1, 2026 12:24:25 PM IST

Pune Rural Police have suspended four police personnel after their alleged connection with Radheshyam Prajapati, an accused involved in the manufacture of illicit country liquor in Uruli Kanchan. The action was taken by Pune Rural Superintendent of Police ... read..

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari expands his cabinet, 35 ministers take oath at Lok Bhawan

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 1, 2026 11:54:52 AM IST

The West Bengal cabinet expanded as 35 new ministers took oath at the Lok Bhawan in Kolkata on Monday. ... read..

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi arrives in Rajasthan to address a joint training camp for district presidents of state and Delhi Congress

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | June 1, 2026 11:54:50 AM IST

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday arrived at the Kishangarh Airport in Ajmer, Rajasthan. He was received by former Rajashtan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Pradesh Congress Committee Chief Govind Singh Dotasra and Rajasthan Leader of th ... read..

"People have decided to uproot Congress govt": Jairam Thakur hails BJP's victory in Himachal municipal corporation polls

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 11:54:35 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Jairam Thakur, on Monday hailed the BJP's victory in three of the four municipal corporation elections, saying that the people have decided to uproot the Congress government in the state. ... read..

"No development work has been done": Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra slams Congress govt

Bidar (Karnataka) | June 1, 2026 11:54:32 AM IST

Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra on Monday criticised the Congress government in the state, alleging a lack of development. ... read..

World Milk Day: Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan lauds dairy producers for making India self-reliant in milk production

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 11:24:27 AM IST

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday extended greetings to dairy producers, cattle rearers, and livestock keepers on World Milk Day, and hailed their contributions in making India the world's largest milk-producing country. ... read..

PM Modi, Amit Shah extend birthday wishes to Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 11:24:24 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended wishes to Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, appreciating his contribution in improving sports infrastructure in the country. ... read..

New Delhi: Digvijaya Singh to chair Parliamentary panel meeting on NEET exam, NTA today

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 11:24:20 AM IST

Congress MP Digvijaya Singh arrived at the Parliament House Annexe (PHA) to chair the meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, to discuss the use of pen-and-paper testing versus CBT, and views pertaining ... read..

Fire breaks out on the second floor of Ministry of Education office in Delhi

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 11:24:17 AM IST

A fire broke out on the second floor of the Ministry of Education office, Vikas Marg, in Delhi, prompting immediate reaction from the fire services. ... read..

MHA notifies special NIA court in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur for trial of scheduled offences

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 11:24:07 AM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has designated a Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur to exclusively handle cases related to scheduled offences investigated by the agency. ... read..

"This kind of drama doesn't suit him": West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh says "no one attacked" Kalyan Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 1, 2026 10:55:09 AM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh said that TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee was not attacked by anyone, terming the latter's allegations as "drama", advising people not to take him "seriously". ... read..

"Rs 42 Commercial LPG hike normal," says Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav

Patna (Bihar) | June 1, 2026 10:55:07 AM IST

Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Monday defended the Rs 42 price hike on commercial LPG cylinders, calling it a "normal" and unavoidable step driven by India's heavy reliance on petroleum imports. ... read..

"I always take on new responsibilities": BJP MLA Arjun Singh ahead of West Bengal cabinet expansion

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | June 1, 2026 10:55:00 AM IST

As the West Bengal cabinet is set for expansion, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Arjun Singh on Monday expressed his readiness to take on new responsibilities in line with party and public expectations. ... read..

"Will give new form to education with AI": Karnataka CM-designate DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 1, 2026 10:54:57 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the Congress government will give a "new form to education" incorporating artificial intelligence (AI). ... read..

Teenage Sri Lankan Tamil refugee killed in Chennai after nightclub altercation escalates into fatal road chase

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 1, 2026 10:54:52 AM IST

An 18-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil refugee woman was killed after a clash between two groups that allegedly began inside a Chennai nightclub, ended in a fatal crash near Koyambedu. The Chennai Police confirmed that the deceased was a resident of a Sri Lankan ... read..

Srinagar airport restrictions force Ahmedabad stopover, baggage curbs for returning Hajj pilgrims

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 10:24:51 AM IST

Due to a NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) issued for Srinagar Airport and ongoing runway maintenance resulting in temporary runway length restrictions, payload limitations have been imposed on aircraft operations in the interest of flight safety, according ... read..

KTR demands CM Revanth Reddy fulfil 420 promises before contesting next election

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 1, 2026 10:24:46 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) on Monday challenged Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy that he would contest future elections only after implementing the 420 promises and six guarantees made by the Congress party to ... read..

JEE Advanced 2026 Results: Shubham Kumar secures AIR 1, Arohi Deshpande tops among women candidates

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 10:24:44 AM IST

The results of JEE Advanced 2026 have been announced, with Subham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone securing All India Rank (AIR) 1. He topped the examination with 330 marks out of a total of 360. ... read..

"Dream big, believe in yourselves": DK Shivakumar extends greetings to school students as new academic year begins today

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 1, 2026 9:54:46 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar extended greetings to school students across the state as the new academic year began on Monday, asking them to dream big and have self-belief. ... read..

Delhi: Fire breaks out in four-storey building in Mukherjee Nagar, all residents evacuated safely

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 9:54:44 AM IST

A fire broke out in a four-storey building in the Mukherjee Nagar area, prompting a swift response from the fire department, according to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS). ... read..

State Highway-17 Project: Viramgam administration executes land clearance for approximately 4,000 sq metres of land

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | June 1, 2026 9:54:39 AM IST

The Viramgam administration in Gujarat's Ahmedabad district has commenced a demolition operation on approximately 4,000 square meters of both government and private land as part of the four-lane Viramgam-Surendranagar-Vadhwan State Highway-17 project. ... read..

Odisha: Massive Fire breaks out at Cuttack daily market

Cuttack (Odisha) | June 1, 2026 9:54:37 AM IST

A fire broke out at the fish market section of Cuttack's Link Road daily market section around 3:00 AM on Monday, officials said. ... read..

"Beware of pickpockets": Rahul Gandhi targets CBSE over re-evaluation glitches, fees

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 9:54:36 AM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday, launched a scathing attack on the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) regarding its post-result fee structure. The Congress leader pointed out the high costs associated with reque ... read..

"Inflation man cracked whip again": Congress slams PM Modi after hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 9:54:34 AM IST

Congress on Monday reiterated its "inflation man" jibe against Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders was hiked by Rs 42 in Delhi and by Rs 53.50 in Kolkata. ... read..

'Clear message for 2027 Assembly polls': BJP's Surat Negi hails victory in Himachal local body polls, party workers celebrate

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | June 1, 2026 9:24:21 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers celebrated in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu as the party won in three of the four municipal corporations in the urban local body elections on Sunday. ... read..

SC to get five new judges as Centre clears collegium-recommended names

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 9:24:20 AM IST

The Supreme Court is set to get five new judges after the Central Government cleared the names recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium, taking the apex court close to its newly expanded sanctioned strength. ... read..

SC notes JDA's failure to appear in illegal construction case, records complaints from Jaipur residents

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 9:24:15 AM IST

The Supreme Court has recorded that the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) neither entered appearance nor filed an affidavit in an ongoing matter concerning unauthorised constructions, illegal land-use changes and enforcement of building regulations. ... read..

Yogi Adityanath to honour board students in Lucknow; distribute land ownership rights to Pakistan-displaced families in Bijnor

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 1, 2026 9:24:13 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday will honour the students who excelled in the central and state-level board examinations of the Secondary Education Department in Lucknow. ... read..

Centre announces Rs 583 crore push for Sikkim's organic, infrastructure growth

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 9:24:10 AM IST

The Union Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) on Monday announced major financial support for Sikkim, highlighting the state as a national model for sustainable development, organic farming and eco-friendly growth. ... read..

Maharashtra Council polls: BJP's Arun Lakhani nomination draws attention ahead of new Pawar family connection

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | June 1, 2026 8:54:44 AM IST

Arun Lakhani, whose family is soon set to be linked with NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Supriya Sule through the marriage of his son Sarang Lakhani to Sule's daughter Revati, has been chosen by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as its candidate for the ... read..

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla urges earth conservation at Climate Innovation Summit 2026

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 1, 2026 8:54:41 AM IST

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to set foot aboard the International Space Station and pilot of the Axiom Mission 4, addressed the Climate Innovation Summit 2026 at IIM Bangalore, emphasising the importance of resource conservation on Ea ... read..

Odisha: Puri's Jagannath Temple readies for Ratha Yatra, Snana Purnima

Puri (Odisha) | June 1, 2026 8:54:36 AM IST

The Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple, Arabinda K Padhee, on Monday said that preparations are underway for the upcoming Snana Purnima and Ratha Yatra, the temple's grand chariot festival. ... read..

Odisha: Petrol bombs hurled at Paradip Municipal Chairman's residence; six detained

Paradip (Odisha) | June 1, 2026 8:54:34 AM IST

Six persons have been detained by the Jagatsinghpur police for allegedly hurling three petrol bombs at the residence of Paradip Municipal Chairman Basanta Biswal by unknown miscreants, police said. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Missing woman murdered, body dumped in drain; suspect arrested

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | June 1, 2026 8:54:33 AM IST

A woman named Anushka, who went missing in April, was allegedly murdered, and her body was recovered from a drain, Meerut Police said. ... read..

"Hopeful of getting a ministerial berth": Karnataka MLA Basavaraj Shivannavar ahead of swearing-in

Haveri (Karnataka) | June 1, 2026 7:23:52 AM IST

Congress MLA Basavaraj Shivannavar on Sunday expressed hope of getting a ministerial position in the Karnataka Cabinet led by Chief Minister designate DK Shivakumar, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for June 3. ... read..

Parliamentary panel to meet today amid NEET-UG paper leak row

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 6:54:21 AM IST

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth & Sports will meet on Monday to discuss the use of pen-and-paper testing versus CBT, and views pertaining to NEET-UG 2026 and the National Testing Agency. ... read..

Maharashtra: Youth Congress members stages protest over NEET UG 2026 paper leak

Pune (Maharashtra) | June 1, 2026 6:24:24 AM IST

Indian Youth Congress members on Sunday staged a protest over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case in Pune, Maharashtra ... read..

Work of removing debris underway: NDRF officials on Mehrauli building collapse incident

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 6:24:22 AM IST

The rescue teams on Sunday found "no signs of survivors or live victims" under the debris of the Mehrauli five-storey building, which collapsed a day before, despite utilising advanced mechanical equipment and sniffer dogs, officials said. ... read..

"BJP has to render good governance": TMC's Madan Mitra on attack over party members

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 1, 2026 5:24:09 AM IST

TMC leader Madan Mitra on Sunday said that the BJP-led West Bengal government has to render "good governance", and the public is "watching everything" days after alleged attacks on TMC MPs Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee. ... read..

DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah to meet party High Command in Delhi; to give a final shape to Karnataka Cabinet

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 1, 2026 6:54:18 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivkumar and caretaker Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will hold a meeting with the Congress high command in New Delhi on Monday about cabinet berths and other political developments in the state. ... read..

"Zero tolerance for crime, criminals": UP DGP Rajeev Krishna

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 1, 2026 4:54:14 AM IST

Newly appointed full-time Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh, Rajeev Krishna, on Sunday listed out the safety of women, business owners, citizens and strict action against criminals among the priorities of the government. ... read..

No nuisance in public areas: Bengaluru police imposes curbs after RCB's IPL win

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 1, 2026 3:54:46 AM IST

Bengaluru police on Sunday said that they have put in place adequate security arrangements at various "important areas" to ensure that there is "no nuisance" as the RCB won the IPL Final 2026 ... read..

Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi calls IPL 2026 final "historic"; congratulates BCCI, Jay Shah

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | June 1, 2026 3:24:46 AM IST

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Sunday congratulated the Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) and International Cricket Council (ICC) chairperson Jay Shah after the victory of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier Le ... read..

"Don't support any kind of violence in politics": BJP's Gaurav Vallabh over attack on Abhishek Banerjee

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 2:24:20 AM IST

A day after TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas, BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh on Sunday stressed that the party doesnot "back any kind of violence in politics". ... read..

Maharashtra: Youth Congress members stages protests over NEET UG 2026 paper leak

Pune (Maharashtra) | June 1, 2026 2:24:18 AM IST

Indian Youth Congress members on Sunday staged a protest over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case in Pune, Maharashtra ... read..

DK Shivakumar congratulates RCB for second IPL victory: Siddaramaiah appeals to follow safety guidelines

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 1, 2026 1:54:51 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar on Sunday extended his heartiest wishes to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for its second Indian Premier League (IPL) victory, stating that the team made the state proud. ... read..

Commercial LPG Cylinder price hiked by Rs 42 in Delhi, new rates effective from today: Sources

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 1:54:48 AM IST

The prices of 19 kg commercial cylinders have been increased by Rs 42 in Delhi, bringing the price to Rs 3113.50, according to sources. ... read..

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