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"After Indira Gandhi, PM Modi alone could read pulse of people so well": Sharmistha Mukherjee recalls her father's observations

Gurugram (Haryana) | June 28, 2026 5:55:46 AM IST

Author Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, on Saturday shared several recollections from her father's diaries and personal interactions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying Pranab Mukherjee had written that after form ... read..

"Pineapple is a symbol of Tripura's cultural identity:" CM Manik Saha at Tripura Global Pineapple Festival 2026

Agartala (Tripura ) | June 28, 2026 5:55:39 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha attended the Tripura Global Pineapple Festival 2026, organised in New Delhi on Saturday. ... read..

Tripura Govt bars AGMC-GBP doctors from private practice to strengthen public healthcare in state

Agartala (Tripura ) | June 28, 2026 5:55:38 AM IST

To strengthen public healthcare and improve medical education, the Tripura government has decided to prohibit doctors and faculty members of Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital from engaging in private practic ... read..

"Your MP was sold for 50 crores": Sanjay Raut slams rebel Sanjay Deshmukh, challenges him to re-contest

Yavatmal (Maharashtra) | June 28, 2026 5:25:52 AM IST

Launching a vitriolic attack on the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha constituency MP and rebel leader of Shiv Sena, Sanjay Deshmukh, Rajya Sabha MP and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday alleged that Deshmukh was "sold" for Rs 50 crore and challenged ... read..

Robotic surgery project has turned into Himachal's biggest scandal; Government excels only in tall claims: BJP

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 28, 2026 4:56:05 AM IST

BJP State Chief Spokesperson Rakesh Jamwal has strongly criticised the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government over what he described as the deteriorating state of healthcare infrastructure in the state. Referring to the recent admission of Rajya Sabha M ... read..

Ketan Agarwal murder case: Lonavala Rural Police seizes Chetan Chaudhary's two-wheeler vehicle, conducts forensic examination

Pune (Maharashtra) | June 28, 2026 4:56:03 AM IST

Lonavala Rural Police on Sunday seized accused Chetan Chaudhary's two-wheeler vehicle in connection with the ongoing investigation into the murder case of 26-year-old businessman Ketan Agarwal in Lohagad Fort. ... read..

From Rehabilitation to Renewal: Vadnagar's journey towards inclusive urban development

Vadnagar (Gujarat) | June 28, 2026 3:55:56 AM IST

Vadnagar, one of India's oldest living cities with a history spanning over 2,500 years and the hometown of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is moving towards becoming Gujarat's first slum-free city through a comprehensive rehabilitation initiative aimed at p ... read..

Karnaprayag clash: 4 Nihang Sikhs granted bail, Haryana CM's advisor says Hemkund Sahib Yatra to continue peacefully

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) | June 28, 2026 3:55:54 AM IST

In a significant development following the June 16 clash in Karnaprayag, the District and Sessions Court in Gopeshwar on Saturday granted bail to the four Nihang Sikhs who were in judicial custody. ... read..

Nadiad's cleanliness model earns top rank in Gujarat

Nadiad (Gujarat) | June 28, 2026 3:55:53 AM IST

Nadiad has emerged as Gujarat's latest cleanliness success story by securing the top rank among the state's nine newly formed municipal corporations in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. The city also ranked first in the citizen feedback category. ... read..

Gujarat's Road Transport Corporation cuts fares as state's expressways transform travel

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | June 28, 2026 3:25:59 AM IST

The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has introduced new air-conditioned bus services on the Ahmedabad-Dholera and Delhi-Mumbai Expressways, reducing travel time and fares while improving connectivity for commuters across the state. ... read..

Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi encourages Team India during Asian Volleyball Championship at Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 28, 2026 1:25:43 AM IST

Gujarat Home and Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi attended the Asian Volleyball Championship semi-final between India and Indonesia at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. ... read..

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs high-level review meeting to transform Gandhinagar into the Nation's Model 'Green Lok Sabha Constituency'

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 28, 2026 1:25:40 AM IST

To transform the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha Constituency into the nation's model 'Green Constituency' and create a cleaner environment for future generations, a large-scale tree plantation campaign has been planned for 2026-27. ... read..

Political storm over Maharashtra TET paper leak: Govt assures strict action, Opposition demands accountability

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 27, 2026 11:55:42 PM IST

The alleged Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 paper leak triggered a major political controversy on Saturday, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordering a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe, while the opposition launched a sharp atta ... read..

UP CM Yogi, Union IT Minister Vaishnaw lay foundation stones for electronics manufacturing projects worth ?6,750 crore in Jewar

Jewar (Uttar Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 11:55:37 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday laid the foundation stones for electronics manufacturing projects worth around ?6,750 crore in Jewar, giving a major boost ... read..

"DMK has no ethics towards allies": BJP Tamil Nadu Secretary attacks DMK after MDMK quits alliance

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 27, 2026 11:55:35 PM IST

BJP Tamil Nadu State Secretary Vinoj P Selvam on Saturday took a swipe at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) after the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) announced its decision to withdraw from the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance. ... read..

Bengaluru: Youth Congress holds torchlight rally demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 27, 2026 11:55:33 PM IST

The Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee (KPYCC) organised a torchlight rally demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him responsible for the alleged deaths of students caused by the NEET question paper leak ... read..

"Hurting people's faith is a serious matter": Congress's Mumtaz Patel on Ram Mandir donation row

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 11:25:58 PM IST

Congress leader Mumtaz Patel on Saturday expressed concern over the alleged Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, saying that while politics over votes or religion may occur, hurting the faith of devotees is a serious matter. ... read..

"Those looting Ram Temple are Babar's descendants": Uddhav Thackeray on theft of donation in Ayodhya Mandir

Washim (Maharashtra) | June 27, 2026 11:25:53 PM IST

Launching a fierce attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday claimed that those "looting" the temple are the "descendants of Babar." ... read..

Karnataka CM announces 'Wall of Gratitude' for landowners; 15 lakh saplings planted on Kempegowda Jayanti

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 27, 2026 11:25:49 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced that the state government will establish 'Walls of Gratitude' to honour landowners who voluntarily part with their land for public welfare projects, saying their contribution would be permanently commemorat ... read..

Several Punjab leaders join BJP in presence of Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh | June 27, 2026 11:25:47 PM IST

Several prominent leaders and local representatives from Punjab joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. ... read..

BJP's Keya Ghosh questions Sonia Gandhi's silence on Bangladesh Hindus, Israel incidents amid Modi Govt critique

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 27, 2026 11:25:45 PM IST

BJP leader Keya Ghosh on Saturday hit out at Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi over her recent remarks on India's foreign policy, questioning her stance on several domestic and international issues. ... read..

"Either abstaining or silent": Abhishek Manu Singh slams Central govt over Palestinian crisis

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 11:25:41 PM IST

Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Saturday slammed the Central government for remaining silent on the Palestinian crisis. Singhvi's sharp remarks come in support of a recent editorial by Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson S ... read..

"Paper leak has become seasonal activity, nobody is accountable": Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Maharashtra TET case

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 11:25:39 PM IST

Senior Congress leader and Supreme Court advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Saturday said that repeated exam paper leaks in the country have become a "seasonal activity", while questioning accountability at multiple levels of governance in the Maharashtra ... read..

"Any coaching institute without fire audit will face strict action": CM Rekha Gupta; gives one-month deadline

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 10:56:10 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that coaching institutes in the national capital must comply with fire safety norms within one month, warning strict action, including sealing, against violators. ... read..

"Thieves of Shri Ram will meet same fate as Ravana... neither Yogi nor PM Modi will spare them": Anil Vij

Chandigarh (Haryana) | June 27, 2026 10:56:08 PM IST

Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij, giving a strong reply to the opposition regarding the Shri Ram temple offerings case. ... read..

Tripura: Assam Rifles and the customs department seize five crore yaba tablets at Mungiakami

Agartala (Tripura) | June 27, 2026 10:56:01 PM IST

Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Customs Department, achieved a significant success against narcotics trafficking by seizing a large consignment of Yaba tablets at General Area Mungiakami, Tripura. ... read..

"UCC bill will be introduced in Bengal Legislative Assembly on June 29": Minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 27, 2026 10:55:56 PM IST

West Bengal Minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay on Saturday said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill will be introduced in the state Assembly on June 29, asserting that the state will join the list of states that have enacted the law. Speaking on the issu ... read..

Ketan Agarwal murder case: Family, locals join candlelight march in Pimpri-Chinchwad; demand death penalty for the accused

Pimpri-Chinchwad (Maharashtra) | June 27, 2026 10:55:53 PM IST

Ketan Agarwal's family members and society residents in Pimpri-Chinchwad on Saturday held a candlelight march to pay tribute to him, whose alleged murder is currently under investigation, and demanded justice for him. ... read..

"Congress will revive under him": Congress' Hidayathullah welcomes Manickam Tagore as new TNPCC chief

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 27, 2026 10:55:49 PM IST

Vice President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC), SM Hidayathullah, on Saturday welcomed the appointment of Member of Parliament B Manickam Tagore as the new President of the TNPCC, asserting that the state unit will "revive" under his leadershi ... read..

Ram Mandir should set benchmark for temple management, such incidents must never repeat: Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 10:55:48 PM IST

Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain on Saturday called for stronger and transparent temple management systems while reacting to the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, stating that such incidents must never be repeated and should serve as a "lesson fo ... read..

"Buck cannot stop here, find out how wide rot is": Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Ram Mandir donation row

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 10:55:46 PM IST

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said the controversy surrounding the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case was disturbing, given the emotional and religious significance attached to the project. ... read..

"Masterly hypocrisy": Jairam Ramesh attacks PM Modi over Seychelles post, raises Great Nicobar concerns

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 10:26:08 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his weekend visit to Seychelles and a social media post paying tribute to the Aldabra Giant Tortoise at the National Botanical Gardens, alleging hypocrisy in light of e ... read..

DRI busts firecracker smuggling syndicate, seizes Chinese-origin firecrackers worth Rs 35 crore in operations at Chennai and Mumbai; 12 arrested

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 10:26:02 PM IST

In a continued crackdown against the illicit import of hazardous contraband, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully foiled two attempts to smuggle Chinese-origin fireworks and firecrackers into India through Chennai Port, the Minis ... read..

"As long as BJP govt remains in power, paper leaks will persist": Akhilesh Yadav slams Centre over recurring exam leaks

Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 10:26:01 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that examination paper leaks would continue as long as the party remained in power, and accused the government of repeatedly failin ... read..

Fire erupts at mattress and quilt shop in UP's Jaunpur

Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 10:25:57 PM IST

A fire broke out at a mattress and quilt shop in the Johiyapur area in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur on Saturday evening. ... read..

Odisha CM dismisses newly recruited OT&AS officer arrested in criminal case

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | June 27, 2026 9:56:08 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has dismissed newly recruited Odisha Taxation and Accounts Service (OT&AS) officer Bhimasen Tudu from government service after he was arrested in connection with a criminal case during his training period. ... read..

Amit Shah chairs DISHA meeting in Gandhinagar in presence of Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 27, 2026 9:56:05 PM IST

A meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) was held Saturday in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of Gandhinagar MP and Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh ... read..

Punjab Police recover 10 sophisticated pistols, arrest 4 in cross-border arms smuggling module

Amritsar (Punjab) | June 27, 2026 9:55:59 PM IST

Amritsar Commissioner of Police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar on Saturday said Punjab Police had recovered 10 sophisticated pistols and arrested four accused in connection with an alleged cross-border arms smuggling module. ... read..

SIA Kashmir executes proclamation proceedings against absconding narco-terror handler

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 27, 2026 9:55:58 PM IST

The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir on Saturday executed proclamation proceedings against an absconding accused involved in a cross-border narco-terror case linked to the smuggling of heroin from a Pakistan-based terror network, a release said. ... read..

"PM Modi is right person to lead India at this critical juncture of world politics": Sharmistha Mukherjee

Gurugram (Haryana) | June 27, 2026 10:26:04 PM IST

Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the "right person to lead India" at this very "critical juncture and underscored the importance of a "stable government" for India i ... read..

Defence Ministry clarifies Operation Sindoor bravehearts were honoured at the earliest opportunity

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 9:25:47 PM IST

The Ministry of Defence on Saturday clarified that the nation had honoured the six personnel who made the supreme sacrifice during Operation Sindoor at the earliest opportunity, rejecting claims that their sacrifice had been acknowledged publicly only rec ... read..

"Congress behaved very childishly during Operation Sindoor": Sharmistha Mukherjee

Gurugram (Haryana) | June 27, 2026 8:56:04 PM IST

Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, on Saturday said the opposition should have stood firmly behind the government during Operation Sindoor, asserting that matters of national security should rise above party politics. ... read..

Rajasthan launches first official international MSME day; CM Bhajan Lal Sharma rolls out landmark policy and direct capital disbursements

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | June 27, 2026 8:56:02 PM IST

In a decisive move to revolutionise the state's commercial landscape, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday inaugurated Rajasthan's historic, first-ever state-level celebration of International MSME Day. ... read..

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary visits Patna's Miller High School, interacts with students

Patna (Bihar) | June 27, 2026 8:55:57 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday visited Miller High School at Veerchand Patel Marg in Patna and interacted with students as part of an initiative to develop the institution as a model high school. ... read..

Arunachal flash flood wreaks havoc in Keyi Panyor, 60-year-old woman loses two houses; appeals Govt for help

Keyi Panyor (Arunachal Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 8:55:54 PM IST

Sixty-year-old Likha Yoyu, a resident of Possa village in Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor district, is now living along with his son and daughter in her relatives' home after a flash flood damaged her two houses on June 24. ... read..

Delhi police busts drug racket, recovers cash worth Rs 22 Lakh

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 8:55:50 PM IST

Delhi Police have busted a drug racket allegedly run by a family and recovered Rs 22 lakh in cash in the National Capital. A police officer said that they have arrested all the members of the family and thereby busted the racket. ... read..

Four killed, one injured after car plunges into gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba

Chamba (Himachal Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 8:55:46 PM IST

Four people were killed, and one person was injured after a car plunged into a deep gorge on the Samra-UREI Road in the Bharmaur area of Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district on Saturday. ... read..

Tremors felt in J-K after 6.2 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 27, 2026 8:55:44 PM IST

Tremors were felt in Srinagar and other parts of Jammu and Kashmir after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Saturday evening, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

"Entire world acknowledges PM Modi's leadership": Ravi Kishan on Sharmishtha Mukherjee's article

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 8:25:56 PM IST

BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, citing remarks by global leaders and highlighting his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic while reacting to an article written by Sharmishtha Mukherjee, daughter of former Pre ... read..

"Women's contribution to nation-building has been extraordinary and historic": Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 8:25:52 PM IST

Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday said that women's contribution to nation-building and organisational development has been "extraordinary and historic", while addressing the valedictory function of Bal Sanskar Shivir-2026, the ... read..

Vijayawada Division launches Indian Railways' first internal real-time train punctuality monitoring app

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 8:25:48 PM IST

Vijayawada Division of South Coast Railway (SCoR) has developed and launched "Punctuality BZA", an Android-based mobile application for real-time monitoring of coaching train punctuality, which the Railways said is the first-ever internal application of i ... read..

MP: Elderly woman declared dead by relatives to grab land in Indore, 13 booked for fraud

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 8:25:40 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh police registered a fraud case against 13 people after an elderly woman alleged that her relatives falsely declared her dead using forged documents and transferred her land into their names in Indore district, an official said. ... read..

Gujarat Police signs MoU with Bharat taxi to enhance public safety and urban mobility

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | June 27, 2026 8:25:38 PM IST

In a significant step towards strengthening public safety, traffic management and secure urban mobility, Gujarat Police has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the multi-state cooperative society Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (Bharat Taxi) ... read..

TN Minister Nirmal Kumar reviews development projects in Madurai district

Politics | June 27, 2026 8:25:36 PM IST

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 27: Tamil Nadu Minister Nirmal Kumar on Saturday held a review meeting regarding the development project works related to all sectors in Madurai District and the distribution of government welfare scheme assistance. ... read..

Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde seeks MCOCA action against alleged TET paper leak 'masterminds'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 27, 2026 8:25:34 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said the 'masterminds' behind the alleged Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak should face action under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), asserting that no one involved ... read..

Union Minister Scindia inaugurates Rs 20 cr solar plant, Rs 17.98 lakh check dam in Guna

Guna (Madhya Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 8:25:28 PM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday inaugurated a 4.5-megawatt solar power plant built at a cost of Rs 20 crore and a check dam constructed for Rs 17.98 lakh in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district. ... read..

Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurates 'Bharat taxi' in Gujarat

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 27, 2026 7:56:02 PM IST

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched 'Bharat Taxi', the world's largest driver-owned cooperative mobility organisation, at a grand ceremony held at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. ... read..

"Matter of govt schemes": Congress leader Pargat Singh on Ram Mandir donation row

Politics | June 27, 2026 7:55:58 PM IST

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 27: Senior Congress leader Pargat Singh on Saturday targeted the Government over the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement case and said it is a matter of "government scams". ... read..

Will make no difference on BJP's prospects: UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak on Congress reshuffle

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 7:55:54 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday dismissed the impact of the Congress' latest organisational changes, saying it would make no effect as the BJP will come back to power third time in a row in the assembly polls due next year. ... read..

"Same pattern as Neet": NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar slams govt over Maharashtra TET paper leak

Beed (Maharashtra) | June 27, 2026 7:55:53 PM IST

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Saturday hit out at the Maharashtra government over the postponement of the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) following an alleged question paper leak, drawing parallels with the NEET 2026 paper leak controversy and demanding acco ... read..

Three detained, SIT formed to investigate Maharashtra TET 2026 paper leak

Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) | June 27, 2026 7:26:01 PM IST

Thane police said that they have detained three individuals and lodged a case in connection with the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026, which was postponed on Saturday after parts of the question paper were allegedly leaked. ... read..

Congress MLA T Ram Mohan Reddy slams KTR, defends Revanth Govt's welfare and development work in Pargi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 27, 2026 7:25:59 PM IST

Congress MLA from Pargi constituency, T Ram Mohan Reddy, on Friday hit out at BRS Working President K T Rama Rao over his recent remarks, alleging that false claims were being made regarding the implementation of welfare and development schemes in the con ... read..

"He was wearing a helmet, still they left him there": Father of victim describes Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway collision

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 7:25:58 PM IST

The father of Sarthak Mattoo, who died after allegedly being hit and run over by a vehicle near the Rajokri flyover, has demanded justice, alleging that the occupants of the vehicle abandoned his son on the road after the collision. ... read..

Shashi Tharoor wishes Rahul Gandhi on completing two years as LoP

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 6:56:08 PM IST

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday wished continued strength and courage to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi as he completed two years as Leader of the Opposition ... read..

Odisha CM suspends ex-SCERT director, three officials over school textbook errors

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | June 27, 2026 6:55:53 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered the suspension of former Director of Teachers Training and SCERT, Manoj Padhi, along with three Assistant Directors, following the submission of a committee report on errors in school textbooks, a state ... read..

Ram Janmabhoomi Trust expresses shock over recent incidents, accepts resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 10:55:51 PM IST

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra (Trust) on Saturday said it was "shocked, hurt and deeply saddened" by the reported incidents over the past few days regarding the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, while assuring devotees that a fair investigation would ... read..

"Another paper leak, another exam cancelled": Rahul Gandhi on Maharashtra TET 2026 paper leak

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 6:55:48 PM IST

The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 was postponed on Saturday after parts of the question paper were allegedly leaked. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said claimed that the country's education and examination system has been turne ... read..

Peddlers, smugglers will face strict action: Punjab Health Minister

Ludhiana (Punjab) | June 27, 2026 6:26:17 PM IST

Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh on Saturday said that under the anti-drug campaign, the government is taking concrete steps against drug abuse, and strict action will be taken against peddlers and smugglers ... read..

Kandla Port creates national record with 7.78 lakh tonnes cargo handled in 24 hours

Kutch (Gujarat) | June 27, 2026 6:26:15 PM IST

Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has created a new national record in cargo handling by processing 7.78 lakh tonnes of cargo in a single day on June 26, marking the highest-ever 24-hour cargo handling achieved by any port in the country. ... read..

"Where is Yogi Adityanath's voice now?": Priyank Kharge on Ram Mandir donation row

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 27, 2026 6:26:12 PM IST

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday targeted the BJP over the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, questioning the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the issue. ... read..

B Manickam Tagore appointed Tamil Nadu Pradesh Congress Committee President

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 6:26:08 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday appointed Congress MP Manickam Tagore as the President of the Tamil Nadu Pradesh Congress Committee (TNPCC) with immediate effect. ... read..

MDMK exits DMK alliance, Vaiko announces support for TVK in by-elections and local body polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 27, 2026 6:26:05 PM IST

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) chief Vaiko on Saturday announced that his party has decided to extend support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in the upcoming by-elections and local body elections, after its General Council unanimously ... read..

Goa CM Pramod Sawant Pays Tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on 'Shiv-Rajya Abhishek' Day

Sanquelim (Goa) | June 27, 2026 6:26:01 PM IST

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday paid rich tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Sanquelim on the occasion of Shiv-Rajya Abhishek Day and extended greetings to people on the anniversary of the Maratha king's coronation. ... read..

"Uddhav and Aaditya Thackeray are not in touch with their own MLAs and MPs": Shiv Sena MP Jyoti Waghmare slams Thackeray duo over party's second split

Pune (Maharashtra) | June 27, 2026 6:25:54 PM IST

Launching a sharp attack on the Shiv Sena (UBT) leadership, Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Jyoti Waghmare on Saturday claimed that the rebellion within the party was a direct result of Uddhav Thackeray and Aaditya Thackeray being "out of touch" with their own l ... read..

Indian Coast Guard inducts indigenous fast patrol vessel ICGS Akshay into fleet

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 5:55:41 PM IST

The Indian Coast Guard, also referred to as 'Bharatiya Tatrakshak', on Saturday commissioned ICGS Akshay, a new-generation indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel, at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) in Goa. ... read..

"Was he oblivious of facts when he addressed Parliament?": Manish Tiwari questions Rajnath Singh on Op Sindoor

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 5:55:39 PM IST

After the names of six security personnel who lost their lives during Operation Sindoor were etched at the National War Memorial, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Saturday said that if there are some other facts, the government should squarely put them on ... read..

"My daughter will also get justice": RG Kar victim's father draws parallel with Tamanna case as CM Suvendu says "12 more held"

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | June 27, 2026 5:55:35 PM IST

The father of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder victim, Shekhar Ranjan Debnath, on Saturday said he remains hopeful of justice, drawing parallels with the ongoing developments in the Tamanna Khatun case and referring to judicial moni ... read..

Commissioning of ICGS Akshay reflects India's growing maritime capability: Director (Finance) of Goa Shipyard Limited

Vasco (Goa) | June 27, 2026 5:55:32 PM IST

The commissioning of the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshay marks a significant milestone in India's maritime capability and indigenous shipbuilding drive, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) said on Saturday. ... read..

Tourist rush peaks in Shimla as 1.8 million vehicles enter city in May-June; police strengthen traffic management

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 5:55:29 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh's capital, Shimla, is witnessing a massive influx of tourists seeking relief from the scorching heat in the plains, with nearly 1.8 million vehicles recorded entering the city during the months of May and June, according to Shimla Police. ... read..

"No greater act of dishonesty against followers of Sanatan Dharma": Digvijaya Singh on Ram Mandir donation row

Politics | June 27, 2026 5:25:57 PM IST

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 27: Amid the Ram Mandir donation row, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday stated that there could be "no greater act of dishonesty" against the followers of Sanatan Dharma. ... read..

Vibrant Gujarat regional conference for central Gujarat region to be held on June 29 and 30

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 27, 2026 5:25:54 PM IST

In the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, and other distinguished dignitaries, the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Central Gujarat region will be held on June 29 and 30 at GSFC University, ... read..

Delhi Police EOW arrests proclaimed offender in alleged Rs 18 crore bank fraud case

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 5:25:52 PM IST

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police has arrested a proclaimed offender who had allegedly been absconding for nine years in connection with a bank fraud case involving forged property documents and credit facilities worth over Rs 18 crore, off ... read..

MP: Man kills wife, two children later dies by suicide in Morena

Morena (Madhya Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 5:25:49 PM IST

After allegedly killing his wife and two minor children with an axe, a man ended his life by jumping before a train in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district, police said on Saturday. ... read..

Delhi BJP releases office bearers' list for 11 organisational districts, ensures 33 pc representation for women

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 5:25:43 PM IST

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday released the list of office bearers for 11 organisational districts and announced the appointment of some new Mandal presidents. ... read..

"Jewar solar plant to boost India's export power; generate thousands of jobs": CM Yogi

Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 5:25:41 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the upcoming solar manufacturing facility in Jewar will play a crucial role in strengthening India's export capabilities and advancing the vision of a self-reliant India. ... read..

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy slams move to displace 85,000 mid-day meal workers

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 5:25:40 PM IST

Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has strongly criticised the Andhra Pradesh government for jeopardising the livelihoods of nearly 85,000 women engaged in cooking mid-day meals in government schools. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami, Union Minister JP Nadda urge people to pledge organ donation at Haridwar event

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | June 27, 2026 5:25:38 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday participated in the Dadhichi Organ Donation Maha Daan Sankalp Campaign in Haridwar, urging people to pledge organ donation and highlighting the import ... read..

Man dies after collision in Delhi, accused driver arrested

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 5:25:36 PM IST

A 30-year-old man has been apprehended in connection with a road accident that claimed the life of a Gurugram-based event management professional in Delhi's Vasant Kunj area, police said on Saturday. ... read..

Akhiklesh Yadav takes "Wealth comes first', 'faith later" dig at BJP

Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 5:25:34 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the ruling party prioritises "wealth over faith" and cautioned that Lord Shri Ram would "never forgive" those who played wi ... read..

Akhilesh Yadav takes "Wealth comes first', 'faith later" dig at BJP

Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 5:25:33 PM IST

NIA chargesheets three more in Red Fort blast case, total accused reaches 13

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 4:55:59 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against three more persons in the November 2025 Red Fort blast case, including an absconding doctor who has been identified as one of the alleged masterminds of the attack that ... read..

"Serious offence": Chief Priest of Puri Jagannath Temple on Ram Mandir donation row

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 27, 2026 4:55:53 PM IST

Chief Priest of Puri Jagannath Temple Bhawani Das Mahapatra on Saturday called for the strictest possible action against those found guilty in the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, saying any attempt to undermine the temple was a "serious off ... read..

Arunachal: Another body recovered from NEEPCO Colony debris; three still missing after flash flood

Yazali (Arunachal Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 6:25:58 PM IST

Search and rescue teams on Saturday retrieved another body from the debris of NEEPCO Colony near Possa village in Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor district, where a devastating flash flood triggered by a cloudburst struck on June 24. ... read..

"The want to change Constitution, poach leaders": Uddhav Thackeray

Yavatmal (Maharashtra) | June 27, 2026 4:55:42 PM IST

Amid the political turmoil triggered by the recent rebellion within the Shiv Sena (UBT), president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said that an attempt is being made to change the Constitution ... read..

"Playing with students' future": Congress' Wadettiwar slams Maharashtra govt over alleged TET paper leak

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | June 27, 2026 4:55:33 PM IST

Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar on Saturday criticised the Maharashtra government over the alleged Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak, saying that the incident is forcing the students to come out on the streets. ... read..

'Road Safety Wala' handle operator apprehended by Delhi Police over harassment complaints

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 4:25:41 PM IST

The Cyber Police Station, West District, on Saturday apprehended the operator of the social media handle "Road Safety Wala", following multiple complaints regarding the alleged targeting of women riders and minor girls through deliberate road collisions, ... read..

Sikh body urges Uttarakhand govt to take action against 'disruptive elements'

Amritsar (Punjab) | June 27, 2026 4:25:37 PM IST

The Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, took strong notice of a matter in which a "mischievous person" from Uttarakhand allegedly threatened Sikhs of repeating June 1984, a release said. ... read..

Reports of dropping Preamble, secularism from Class 9 textbook misleading; constitutional values spread across Grades 6-10: Sources

By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 3:56:14 PM IST

Amid a row over the omission of a standalone chapter on the Preamble and explicit references to "secular" and "socialist" in the new Class 9 Social Science textbook, sources in NCERT said reports suggesting these have been dropped are "misleading", arguin ... read..

YSRCP demands retrieval of CCTV footage in Sai Krishna custodial death case

Tadepalli ( Andhra Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 3:56:11 PM IST

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) has reiterated that the investigation into the custodial death of Sai Krishna is not progressing in a fair manner, and efforts are on to save the people responsible for the incident. ... read..

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