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Himachal govt decides district-level oath ceremonies for newly elected panchayat heads and deputies

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 6, 2026 10:55:05 PM IST

In a significant move aimed at decentralising the Panchayati Raj system and reducing logistical burdens on elected representatives, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided that oath-taking ceremonies for newly elected Gram Panchayat Pradhans and Up-Pr ... read..

Former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh meets Shah, Nadda in Delhi

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 9:54:58 PM IST

Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Health Minister JP Nadda in the national capital on Saturday and discussed several issues "concerning" the border state. ... read..

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri urges IIT Madras international graduates to lead innovation for global south

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 9:25:27 PM IST

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday attended the degrees distribution programme for international students at IIT Madras as the Chief Guest. ... read..

"Our economy poised for continued growth": Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 6, 2026 8:55:46 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday expressed high confidence in the nation's and state's economic trajectory. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits BHAVINI, inspects India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 8:55:42 PM IST

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, on Friday. ... read..

"Government cut off command': Tej Pratap Yadav on withdrawal of security personnel from Rabri's residence

Patna (Bihar) | June 6, 2026 8:55:41 PM IST

Amid the political row over former Bihar Chief Ministers Rabri Devi and Lalu Prasad Yadav's security status, Janshakti Janta Dal founder and their son Tej Pratap Yadav on Saturday claimed that CM Samrat Choudhary is doing politics over the issue. ... read..

Women's Reservation protest case: Court releases former MLA Alka Lamba on probation of good conduct

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 8:55:39 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday released former MLA Alka Lamba on probation of good conduct in a protest case. She was convicted in a case of protest in support of the Women's Reservation Act at Jantar Mantar in July 2024. ... read..

West Bengal CM Adhikari meets L&T Chairman, discusses industrial resurgence and investment opportunities

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 6, 2026 8:55:37 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday held talks with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman and Managing Director SN Subrahmanyam at Kolkata Airport, with discussions centred on industrial growth, investment and job creation in the stat ... read..

Northeast Frontier Railway sets new milestone in ticket checking revenue

Guwahati (Assam) | June 6, 2026 8:55:35 PM IST

The Ticket Checking Section of New Jalpaiguri (NJP) under Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) on Saturday achieved a historic milestone by recording an unprecedented earning of more than Rs 2.08 crore during the month of May 2026, according to an official st ... read..

NIA chargesheets 4 former PFI cadres for harbouring proclaimed offenders in Ramalingam murder case

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 8:55:32 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against four former cadres of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) for harbouring the proclaimed offenders (POs) involved in the Ramalingam murder case. ... read..

Odisha Governor inaugurates 485 kWp Solar Plant; total capacity reaches 635 kW

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | June 6, 2026 8:55:30 PM IST

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati inaugurated a 485 kWp rooftop solar power plant at Lok Bhavan on Saturday, strengthening the campus's shift towards clean and renewable energy. ... read..

ISI underworld network module case: Delhi court extends police custody of 4 accused for further 4 days

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 8:25:51 PM IST

Patiala House Court extended the police custody of Harvinder Singh, Gagandeep Singh, and Manjeet Singh of Ludhiana, Punjab. Ang Kami Lama of Kathmandu, Nepal, for 4 days. They were produced after 7 days of police custody. ... read..

Manipur: Protesters block NH-2 at Namdilong, demand release of 6 Naga hostages

Imphal (Manipur) | June 6, 2026 8:25:49 PM IST

Protesters on Saturday blocked the Imphal-Dimapur road along National Highway-2 at Namdilong village gate, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of six Naga civilians who were allegedly abducted by armed Kuki militants from Leilon Vaiphei vill ... read..

Congress facing internal differences over allocation of portfolios in Karnataka: BJP's NV Subhash

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 6, 2026 8:25:47 PM IST

BJP spokesperson NV Subhash on Saturday slammed Congress saying that it is facing so "many internal differences" over the allocation of portfolios in Karnataka. ... read..

Congress' Jairam Ramesh takes dig at Dharmendra Pradhan over CBSE vendor COEMPT

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 8:25:45 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday took a dig at the Centre, calling COEMPT Eduteck Pvt Ltd "Compromised Out-of-touch Exhausted Mantri Pradhan's Trouble-making" after the CBSE retained the company for scanning answer sheets during the ongoing re-ev ... read..

Keralam Congress to launch protests against fuel price hikes: Sunny Joseph

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 6, 2026 8:25:43 PM IST

Keralam Pradesh Congress Committee President and State Power Minister Sunny Joseph on Saturday said that the committee has decided to launch protest programmes against the "continuous" hike in fuel prices. ... read..

Ahmedabad Civil Hospital becomes 'Guardian Angel' for young boy from Agra, performs rare and complex surgery for severe genital injuries

Gandinagar (Gujarat) | June 6, 2026 8:25:42 PM IST

Under the guidance of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the leadership of Minister of State for Health Praful Pansheriya, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has once again demonstrated the success of the Government of Gujarat's people-centric healthcare ap ... read..

Telangana: 4 injured after roof of 50-year-old hotel collapses in Vikarabad

Vikarabad (Telangana) | June 6, 2026 7:55:15 PM IST

Four people were injured after the roof of a hotel collapsed in the Marpally police station limits of Telangana's Vikarabad district on Saturday, police said. ... read..

West Bengal: Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects stalled Kolkata Metro project, slams previous TMC government

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 6, 2026 7:55:14 PM IST

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inspected the previously stalled 62-metre viaduct gap at Chingrighata on the Kolkata Metro's Orange Line, saying the project, long delayed under the TMC government, is now moving forward rapidly for the ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Over 300 AIADMK members join ruling TVK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 6, 2026 7:55:12 PM IST

Over 300 members from AIADMK officially joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Saturday at the party headquarters in Panaiyur near Chennai, citing inability to serve the public properly under AIADMK leadership. ... read..

"Fight of democratic values": Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan extends gratitude to party leadership ahead of RS polls

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | June 6, 2026 7:55:08 PM IST

Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan for Rajya Sabha elections on Saturday expressed gratitude to the party's senior leadership and MLAs for entrusting her with this responsibility, characterising the polls as a fight for "democratic values". ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches "Khet Bachao Abhiyan" to boost agricultural growth

Almora (Uttarakhand) | June 6, 2026 7:24:57 PM IST

In a significant push to safeguard the future of agriculture against the impacts of climate change, a grand state-level "Save the Fields Campaign" (Khet Bachao Abhiyan) was held at Hawalbagh on Saturday, according to an official statement released by the ... read..

Kukumseri College to continue independently; CM assures withdrawal of merger proposal: Congress MLA Anuradha Rana

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 6, 2026 7:24:48 PM IST

Lahaul-Spiti MLA Anuradha Rana on Saturday said that Government Degree College, Kukumseri, will not be merged under the state's proposed enrolment-based rationalisation exercise after the issue was taken up with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder ... read..

"Biggest contribution and progress of country comes from farmers": BJP chief Nitin Nabin

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | June 6, 2026 6:56:30 PM IST

Emphasising the role of the farmers in the nation's growth, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Saturday asserted that they offer the biggest contribution and progress of the country. ... read..

Delhi MACT recognises 100% earning loss of MARCOS diver, awards compensation

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 6:56:23 PM IST

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Patiala House Courts, has held that an Indian Navy MARCOS commando who suffered severe injuries in a road accident and was rendered permanently unfit for underwater combat and diving duties has suffered a 100% lo ... read..

AICC observers Bhupesh Baghel, Ajay Sharma reach Ranchi ahead of RS Polls

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | June 6, 2026 6:56:10 PM IST

All India Congress Committee (AICC) observers Bhupesh Baghel and Ajay Sharma arrived in Ranchi on Saturday ahead of the forthcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand. ... read..

"I will challenge the conviction": Congress leader Alka Lamba after court release her on probation

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 6:56:06 PM IST

Congress leader and former MLA Alka Lamba said she will challenge her conviction in a case related to a protest at Jantar Mantar in July 2024 against the Women's Reservation Bill, after being released on probation by the Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday. ... read..

"There is no impact": Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran after Annamalai's resignation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 6, 2026 6:26:11 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran on Saturday urged party cadres not to leave the BJP, calling it a "huge party" with Prime Minister Modi as its leader, following Annamalai's exit from the party and the formation of a new political movement. ... read..

"Congress in power only to enjoy perks, indifferent to public welfare": Anurag Thakur

Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) | June 6, 2026 6:26:09 PM IST

BJP leader Anurag Thakur on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government, alleging that the ruling party is solely interested in "enjoying luxuries" rather than addressing the concerns of the common man. ... read..

"Misunderstanding" resolved: Surjewala says Ramalinga Reddy has "withdrawn" his resignation

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 6, 2026 6:26:08 PM IST

A day after Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy tendered his resignation, senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala on Saturday claimed that the eight-time MLA has "withdrawn" his resignation, potentially ending the uncertainty surr ... read..

Will see how many candidates BJP announce by June 8: Karnataka Congress chief on finalisation of candidates for RS polls

Politics | June 6, 2026 6:26:06 PM IST

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 6 (ANI) With the June 8 deadline for filing nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections fast approaching, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President BK Hariprasad has indicated that the party is adopting a tact ... read..

Uttarakhand: Haridwar seers demand removal of 'Biryani' from food stalls

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | June 6, 2026 6:26:02 PM IST

In a unique move to maintain the "sanctity" of the holy city, seers from the Akhand Parshuram Akhada have launched a campaign in Haridwar, demanding that food stalls and vendors stop using the word 'Biryani' on their signboards and menus. ... read..

"India's youth constitute nation's greatest strength; central to realisation of Viksit Bharat vision...": Mansukh Mandaviya

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 6:25:59 PM IST

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, addressed the 'Youth for Viksit Bharat: MY Bharat Youth Convention' at Thyagaraj Sports Complex in the national capital on Saturday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Over 300 AIADMK members join TVK, extend support to ruling party

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 6, 2026 6:25:57 PM IST

1993-batch IPS officer Gyanender Singh Malik appointed as Gujarat DGP

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 6, 2026 6:25:55 PM IST

Gyanender Singh Malik, currently serving as Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad City, has been appointed as the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG & IGP), Gujarat State, according to an official notification issued by the Gujarat Home ... read..

More than 500 lives lost in fire incidents over six years, raising serious safety concerns

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 6:25:52 PM IST

Delhi's fire safety infrastructure has once again come under intense scrutiny following a devastating blaze at the Flourish Stays Bed and Breakfast in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, which claimed 21 lives and left 25 others injured. ... read..

Ladakh LG Saxena to accompany Buddha Relics from Mongolia to India

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 6:25:46 PM IST

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena will travel to Mongolia on Sunday (June 7) to accompany the sacred relics of two great disciples of Lord Buddha from Ulaanbaatar to New Delhi, following a 10-day exposition in Mongolia. ... read..

"Very happy to be in this beautiful city": Pawan Khera after filing his nomination for Rajya Sabha Elections

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 6, 2026 5:55:23 PM IST

After filing his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Saturday said he was happy to be in the city and promised to keep engaging with the state. ... read..

Om Birla to inaugurate Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region Zone-II Conference in Chandigarh on June 8

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 5:55:18 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the second Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-II North Zone Conference at the Haryana Legislative Assembly in Chandigarh on Monday. ... read..

HP Assembly Speaker to lead delegation to CPA India Region Zone-II conference in Chandigarh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 6, 2026 5:55:14 PM IST

A 10-member delegation of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, led by Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania, will participate in the three-day Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-II conference, scheduled to be held in Chandigarh ... read..

Congress protests paper leaks; faces water canon, lathi charge in march to Haryana CM residence

Kurukshetra (Haryana) | June 6, 2026 5:55:13 PM IST

High drama unfolded in Kurukshetra on Saturday as Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers and senior Congress leaders attempted to gherao the residence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. ... read..

Bhangar blast prime suspect, former TMC MLA Saokot Molla, produced before NIA court

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 6, 2026 5:55:11 PM IST

Former TMC MLA Saokot Molla, the prime suspect in West Bengal's Bhangar bomb blast case, was produced before the NIA Court on Saturday. ... read..

"Understand sentiments of people": YSRCP's Rajendranath criticises Pawan Kalyan's Telangana remarks

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 6, 2026 5:55:09 PM IST

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader and former Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath on Saturday criticised Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan's recent remarks regarding Telangana, saying political lea ... read..

Telangana girl studying in US critically injured after falling from 25 feet at Chicago Metro station; Family seeks govt help

Mancherial (Telangana) | June 6, 2026 5:55:07 PM IST

A 22-year-old student from Mancherial, Telangana, residing in the United States, has suffered critical head injuries after falling from 25 feet at a metro station in Chicago on the way back home from her college. ... read..

Naidu govt's double-digit growth claim 'false', says Former Andhra Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 6, 2026 5:55:03 PM IST

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader and former Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath on Saturday questioned the Andhra Pradesh government's claim of double-digit economic growth, alleging that official financial data did not support such asse ... read..

Ex-Army Chief Gen Naravane stresses adaptability amid global flux, hails $2B drone procurement

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 6, 2026 5:55:00 PM IST

Former Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane (Retd) has stressed the importance of adaptability in the face of evolving global security challenges, calling it the "need of the hour." ... read..

Malviya Nagar fire: 13 foreign nationals among 15 undergoing treatment at Max Hospital

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 5:25:44 PM IST

A total of 15 patients are currently admitted at Max Hospital, Saket Complex, after a deadly fire broke out at a bed-and-breakfast establishment in Delhi's Malviya Nagar. ... read..

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews ongoing projects in West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 6, 2026 5:25:42 PM IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said a detailed review of ongoing projects was held with West Bengal's Chief Minister, MLAs, MPs, and ministers, and added that progress will be reviewed again in six months. ... read..

BJP candidates Tarun Chugh and Rajneesh Agrawal file Rajya Sabha nominations from Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | June 6, 2026 5:25:40 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections officially filed their nominations on Saturday from Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

Amaravati part of 'bad governance': Former Andhra Finance Minister Rajendranath slams Naidu govt

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 6, 2026 5:25:38 PM IST

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader and former Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath on Saturday criticised the Andhra Pradesh government's approach to capital development, questioning the roadmap for Amaravati and alleging that decisions tak ... read..

"We will win all RS, MLC seats": Congress' Saleem Ahmed; eyes Karnataka Cabinet berth

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 6, 2026 5:25:27 PM IST

Congress leader Saleem Ahmed on Saturday expressed confidence in the party's prospects in the upcoming Legislative Council and Rajya Sabha elections. ... read..

Odisha: Heavy rain lashes Bhubaneshwar, IMD issues state-wide warning

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | June 6, 2026 5:25:11 PM IST

A severe thunderstorm accompanied by heavy downpours and high-velocity gusty winds lashed Bhubaneshwar on Saturday afternoon, bringing sudden respite from the intense summer heat but disrupting normal life across several areas. ... read..

"Vendetta politics": Congress' Imran Masood slams Bihar govt over withdrawal of Lalu-Rabri security

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 4:55:02 PM IST

Congress leader Imran Masood has launched a scathing attack on the Bihar government following its decision to withdraw the Z-plus security cover for Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Chief Minister Rabri Devi. ... read..

Andhra: Lingamaneni Ramesh files nomination for Rajya Sabha elections as JSP candidate

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | June 6, 2026 6:26:13 PM IST

Lingamaneni Ramesh filed his nomination papers as a Rajya Sabha candidate of Jana Sena Party (JSP) on Saturday. ... read..

Nitin Nabin chairs meeting of BJP MPs and MLAs in Ranchi during 2-day Jharkhand visit

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | June 6, 2026 4:25:06 PM IST

Marking the beginning of his two-day trip to Jharkhand, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin chaired a meeting of BJP MPs and MLAs at the state BJP office in Ranchi. ... read..

Delhi Assembly speaker Vijender Gupta calls for greater recognition of tribal heritage

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 3:25:23 PM IST

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, speaking as the Chief Guest at a national seminar on Bhagwan Shri Birsa Munda at the India International Centre on Saturday, called for greater recognition of tribal heritage and stronger representation of tribal his ... read..

Delhi Police cracks Shalimar Bagh murder case within hours; two accused arrested

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 3:25:19 PM IST

Delhi Police achieved a swift breakthrough in an alleged murder case on Saturday after arresting two individuals in connection with a fatal stabbing incident that occurred in Shalimar Bagh. The investigation was launched immediately after a victim was bro ... read..

"PM Modi has elevated India's prestige around world": Piyush Goyal hails 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 6, 2026 3:25:08 PM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal celebrated World Environment Day by planting trees in his constituency and highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative for environmental conservation, saying how India's prestige has been elevated ... read..

"Strict action will be taken against those responsible": TVK's Nirmalkumar alleges corruption in Madurai Municipal Corruption

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | June 6, 2026 3:25:06 PM IST

Tamil Nadu minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Joint General Secretary CTR Nirmalkumar on Saturday said that a comprehensive assessment to address corruption in the Madurai Municipal Corporation has been launched, adding that "strict action will b ... read..

Delhi HC seeks Centre's response on plea seeking ?40 lakh rare disease funding for 3-year-old girl's bone marrow transplant

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 2:55:05 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Union Government on an urgent plea filed on behalf of a three-year-old girl suffering from a rare and potentially life-threatening genetic disorder, seeking immediate release of government financial assi ... read..

Madhya Pradesh Minister Karan Singh Verma jibes at Congress over Rajya Sabha polls, says party fearing "cross-voting"

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | June 6, 2026 2:55:03 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh State revenue Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Karan Singh Verma on Saturday took a jibe at the Congress party, saying that while the party fears cross-voting in the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls, the BJP members are simply "following ... read..

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces 60 new-generation trains for Kolkata metro in next 4-5 years

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 6, 2026 2:55:02 PM IST

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw travelled in Kolkata Metro on Saturday and announced plans to induct 60 new generation trains over the next four to five years. ... read..

Maharashtra: Kolkata woman claims conversion pressure at Nagpur Dargah, six booked

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | June 6, 2026 2:54:58 PM IST

Nagpur Rural Police have registered a case against six persons, including the chief caretaker of Huzoor Mariyam Amma Dargah in Old Kamptee, over allegations of "wrongful confinement, molestation and an attempt to forcibly convert a woman from Kolkata", of ... read..

J-K: Jammu to recieve advanced medical care with SMVD Narayana Clinic introducing six new speciality departments

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 6, 2026 2:54:48 PM IST

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Multispeciality Clinic has officially expanded its healthcare offerings in Jammu by introducing six specialised medical departments. Located in the heart of the city, the clinic now provides low-cost outpatient services ... read..

"Nobody's given permission to resign", says Tamil Nadu BJP president Nagendran after Annamalai's exit

Tamil Nadu (Chennai) | June 6, 2026 2:54:47 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran on Saturday alleged that some party members are being "brainwashed", clarifying that no one has been permitted to resign following the resignation of former state unit chief K Annamalai. ... read..

"Before pointing fingers, they should look at their own party": Pramod Tiwari slams PM Modi's over 'Karnataka CM change' remark

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 2:54:40 PM IST

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Saturday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks about alleged public resentment against the Congress government in Karnataka, saying the Prime Minister should first examine the BJP's own history of changing C ... read..

Massive fire breaks out in plastic factory in Narela Industrial Area in Delhi

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 2:25:20 PM IST

A massive fire erupted in a plastic factory in Narela Industrial Area in Delhi on Saturday. ... read..

Ramalinga Reddy is my friend, resignation issue settled: Karnataka CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 6, 2026 2:25:18 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday clarified that the matter regarding the resignation of senior Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy from the newly formed cabinet is now "settled", adding that the former Karnataka Minister is "his friend". ... read..

PM Modi holds meeting with Economic Advisory Council to boost India's growth amid global turmoil

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 2:25:10 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a meeting with the members of the PM-Economic Advisory Council. ... read..

CBSE retains COEMPT for answer-sheet scanning, shifts data to its own servers

By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 3:25:31 PM IST

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has retained COEMPT Eduteck Pvt Ltd for scanning answer sheets during the ongoing re-evaluation process, while moving all data and records related to the On-screen marking (OSM) system from the vendor's serv ... read..

New Delhi: Joint teams of Special Staff, AATS, arrest Saket firing prime accused, his two associates, after brief encounter

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 1:54:53 PM IST

The South District police successfully apprehended notorious criminal and prime accused Rakesh and his two associates on Saturday, following a brief exchange of fire. ... read..

Maharashtra: Woman body found under mysterious circumstances near Mumbai-Pune highway, probe underway

Panvel (Maharashtra) | June 6, 2026 1:54:49 PM IST

In a shocking case, a woman's body was found under mysterious circumstances near the Mumbai-Pune highway in Kharghar. ... read..

"Our party ensures development reaches everyone": BJP candidate Sheela Pandit ahead of Bihar Legislative Council polls

Danapur (Bihar) | June 6, 2026 1:25:09 PM IST

BJP candidate Sheela Pandit expressed her gratitude to the party leadership after being nominated for the 2026 Bihar Legislative Council biennial elections. ... read..

First in Assam: Orphaned Asiatic black bears released in Dehing Patkai after months of care in CWRC, Kaziranga

Kaziranga (Assam) | June 6, 2026 1:25:08 PM IST

Two orphaned Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) cubs, rescued from Dissoi Reserved Forest in Jorhat on February 26, 2025, have successfully begun their new life in the wild with their release into Dehing Patkai National Park, Assam, marking an importan ... read..

Priyanka Tibrewal's protest was 'pre-planned', alleges expelled TMC leader Sandipan Saha

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 6, 2026 1:25:04 PM IST

Expelled Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sandipan Saha on Saturday alleged that a protest staged outside his residence was "pre-planned" and an "attack." He added that he has filed a complaint with the police and will decide on further action. ... read..

"Peace, safety, democracy will prevail": CM Suvendu Adhikari after Bengal STF recovers massive illegal arms cache

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 6, 2026 1:25:02 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday lauded the police for successfully dismantling a significant network of illegal arms in the state, stating that 'peace' and 'democracy' will prevail as those 'dark days' are over. ... read..

Mehbooba Mufti urges Union Health Minister JP Nadda to expedite AIIMS Awantipora work

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 6, 2026 1:25:01 PM IST

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday spoke to Union Health Minister JP Nadda and urged him to expedite the ongoing work at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jammu and Kashmir's Awantipora. ... read..

Court extends judicial custody of Shubham Khairnar till June 15 in NEET UG paper leak case

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 1:24:59 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday extended the judicial custody of Shubham Khairnar till June 15. He was produced before the court after the expiry of the previous Judicial custody. ... read..

Delhi Court convicts Bihar BJP MLA Raju Singh for culpable homicide not amounting to murder

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 12:54:31 PM IST

A Rouse Avenue court on Saturday convicted Bihar's Sahibganj BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and the Arms Act. The court ordered him to be taken into custody. His wife and the other two have been acquitted of all cha ... read..

"Govt acting as if these schemes are Prince Suvendu's personal charity": Owaisi slams BJP govt in West Bengal

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 6, 2026 12:54:26 PM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday raised serious concerns regarding the West Bengal government's recent policy of tying welfare entitlements to electoral rolls. He pointed out that many people, who were ... read..

Attempted infiltration foiled by BSF at border, says Bengal BJP MLA Dadhiram Ray

Cooch Behar (West Bengal) | June 6, 2026 12:54:24 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Dadhiram Ray on Saturday visited the India-Bangladesh border at Changrabandha and Mekhliganj, where Border Security Force (BSF) reportedly intercepted two separate attempts by alleged Bangladeshi nationals to illegally ent ... read..

"What kind of India do they want?": Congress questions PM Modi's leadership; claims every section of society being "destroyed"

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 12:25:57 PM IST

The Indian National Congress on Saturday launched a fresh attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing deep concerns over the current state of national affairs and questioning the long-term vision and impact of the government's policies on vari ... read..

Lucknow: Customs arrest passenger for smuggling, seize Rs 10.39 crore narcotic substance

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 6, 2026 12:25:50 PM IST

Customs officers of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSI), Amausi, Lucknow, have arrested a person and booked a case of smuggling of a narcotic substance suspected to be ganja/hydroponic marijuana. ... read..

FIR registered against former HP Chief Secretary Shrikant Baldi on complaint by Ex-CS Sanjay Gupta

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 6, 2026 12:25:48 PM IST

Shimla Police have registered an FIR against former Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary and former Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Shrikant Baldi, following a complaint lodged by former state Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta, p ... read..

FIR registered against advocate who raised questions over former HP Chief Secretary's land deal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 6, 2026 12:25:44 PM IST

Police have registered an FIR against advocate and former Deputy Advocate General Vinay Sharma following a complaint filed by former Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta, escalating the controversy surrounding a land transaction and the Chester H ... read..

"Let's see how long party will remain intact in Lok Sabha": West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh targets TMC amid party split concerns

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 6, 2026 12:25:42 PM IST

Amid mounting concerns over a possible split within Trinamool Congress (TMC), West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Saturday raised questions over the opposition party's cohesion, questioning how long it will "remain intact" in the Lok Sabha. ... read..

Tejashwi Yadav returns security cover after Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi refuse new personnel: RJD's Shakti Yadav

Patna (Bihar) | June 6, 2026 12:25:41 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday decided to return his entire security cover, following a similar move by former Chief Ministers Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, according to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Shakti Yadav ... read..

"BJP will ensure parties, leaders return money swallowed from Singareni once in power": Boora Narsaiah Goud on KTR probe demand

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 6, 2026 11:55:20 AM IST

Reacting to BRS working president KT Rama Rao's demand for a judicial probe into the alleged Rs 1,600 crore Singareni coal scam, BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud on Saturday vowed that the party will take strict action once it assumes power in Telangana. ... read..

Maharashtra Congress MLA Wadettiwar questions GDP figures, claims manipulation

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | June 6, 2026 11:55:14 AM IST

Maharashtra Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar on Friday criticised the government's GDP figures, calling them manipulated and disconnected from the ground realities. ... read..

NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case: Judicial custody of accused Shubham Khairnar extended till June 15

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 11:54:59 AM IST

A Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday extended the judicial custody of Shubham Khairnar, an accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, until June 15. ... read..

Absconding ex-MLA nabbed by NIA from South 24 Parganas in Bhangar bomb blast case

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 11:25:27 AM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested absconding former MLA Saokot Molla, the prime suspect in West Bengal's Bhangar bomb blast case. ... read..

"92,000 women become 'lakhpati didis' in Ranchi," says Union MoS Sanjay Seth

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | June 6, 2026 11:25:25 AM IST

Union Minister of State Sanjay Seth highlighted the significant strides made in women's economic independence under the central government's initiatives, asserting that over 90,000 women in Ranchi have become 'Lakhpati Didis'. ... read..

"Three returnees from Ebola-hit African countries quarantined in Durg": Chhattisgarh Health Minister

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | June 6, 2026 11:25:22 AM IST

Amidst the recent surge in Ebola virus cases in several parts of Africa, Chhattisgarh Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal on Saturday said the state is "fully prepared to handle any potential virus infection", while also announcing a new public grievance ... read..

Cockroach Janta Party begins protest at Jantar Mantar, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 10:55:05 AM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday began its protest at Jantar Mantar against the recent NEET 2026 paper leak and the alleged irregularities in the CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system while demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dhar ... read..

J-K: Indian Army organises humanitarian assistance, disaster relief exercise in Rajouri amid floods

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 6, 2026 10:54:57 AM IST

The Indian Army on Saturday organised a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise by the name of 'HIFAZAT: Rahat-e-Awam,' at the Nowshera Helipad to enhance preparedness and coordination among various agencies in Rajouri district. ... read..

Bihar: Prasad Hospital license revoked after Muzaffarpur fire kills five, investigation ongoing

Muzaffarpur (Bihar) | June 6, 2026 10:54:52 AM IST

Following the fire at a private hospital in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, the Civil Surgeon has revoked the hospital's license. ... read..

Delhi Police arrests hotel cook in Malaviya Nagar fire that claimed 21 lives

New Delhi | June 6, 2026 11:55:18 AM IST

Delhi Police has arrested a hotel cook in the Malaviya Nagar fire incident in which at least 21 people were killed, including several foreign nationals, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

Punjab: Nine dead, 15 injured in Ferozepore truck-jeep collision

Ferozepore (Punjab) | June 6, 2026 10:54:49 AM IST

Nine people were killed on the spot and around 15 others were injured in a road accident in Punjab's Ferozepore after a collision between a truck and a jeep, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

J-K: Anti-terror operation enters fourteenth day in Rajouri

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 6, 2026 10:25:31 AM IST

A joint anti-terror operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF has entered its fourteenth day in the dense forests of Gambhir Mughlan and Dorimal in the Manjakote sector of Rajouri district. Security forces are continuing to track su ... read..

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