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MP LoP Singhar to move Apex Court after HC dismisses plea for early decision on Nirmala Sapre disqualification

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 9:25:34 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Leader of Opposition (LoP), Umang Singhar on Friday said the party would approach the Supreme Court after the High Court declined to expeditiously decide the disqualification of Bina MLA Nirmala Sapre from the legislative assembly. ... read..

Congress Govt is strangulating democracy, misusing state machinery to manipulate local body elections: Himachal BJP

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 9:25:33 PM IST

BJP Himachal Pradesh President Rajeev Bindal and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, in a joint statement, accused the Congress government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu of systematically misusing the government machinery to influence the o ... read..

Sanjay Jaju appointed as new Chief Secretary of Telangana; to succeed K Ramakrishna Rao

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 26, 2026 8:56:11 PM IST

The Telangana government on Friday appointed senior IAS officer Sanjay Jaju as the new Chief Secretary of the state. Jaju, a 1992-batch officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) from the Telangana cadre, will succeed the incumbent Chief Secretary ... read..

"112 arrested in 9 months": Dibrugarh Police destroys narcotics worth Rs 1.4 crore on anti-drug day

Dibrugarh (Assam) | June 26, 2026 10:26:04 PM IST

Police forces across India marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Friday by destroying seized narcotics worth crores of rupees, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah called for a "detect, disrupt and destroy" strategy agains ... read..

Tripura: One killed in suspected gas pipeline blast in Agartala apartment; probe underway

Agartala (Tripura) | June 26, 2026 8:56:04 PM IST

A day after a suspected gas pipeline explosion ripped through a residential apartment complex in Tripura's capital, one of the critically injured residents succumbed to his injuries, while authorities intensified their investigation into the incident. ... read..

"Whatever UP govt has done is not enough": CPI's D Raja questions CM Yogi's 'zero tolerance' policy over Ram Mandir donation case

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 8:56:01 PM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) General Secretary D Raja on Friday alleged that the reported arrests in the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case and the resignations of senior office-bearers reflected only "tip of the iceberg", saying the Special ... read..

"Entire nation has been shaken": Ujjwal Nikam appointed special public prosecutor in Ketan Agarwal murder case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 26, 2026 8:55:59 PM IST

After being appointed as the Special Public Prosecutor in the Ketan Agarwal murder case in Maharashtra, Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Ujjwal Nikam on Friday said he accepted the responsibility following a request from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Woman injured in Indore gas pipeline fire airlifted to hospital in Ahmedabad

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 8:55:57 PM IST

A 27-year-old woman who sustained severe burn injuries after a fire broke out in a gas pipeline during borewell drilling in Indore's Vijay Nagar area was airlifted to a hospital in Ahmedabad on Friday for advanced treatment, following directions from the ... read..

Allahabad HC seeks reply on Panchayat poll delay, warns of personal appearance

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 8:25:26 PM IST

The Allahabad High Court has pulled up the Uttar Pradesh Government over the delay in holding Gram Panchayat elections and directed it to file a detailed affidavit. ... read..

Gujarat ATS seizes 2.08 lakh tramadol tablets worth Rs 8.32 crore; Rajasthan drug trader arrested

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | June 26, 2026 8:25:22 PM IST

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Friday seized 2.08 lakh Tramadol Hydrochloride tablets, valued at approximately Rs 8.32 crore in the international market, and arrested an alleged drug trafficker from Rajasthan in a major crackdown on the illegal ... read..

Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi urges investigation in Ram Temple donation embezzlement case

Belagavi (Karnataka) | June 26, 2026 8:25:18 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Wednesday called for a probe into alleged irregularities and corruption in donations collected for the Ram temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

CM Mohan Charan Majhi interacts with CII Eastern Region Council members; announces key measures to position Odisha as Eastern India's industrial growth platform

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | June 26, 2026 8:25:15 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday addressed the CII Eastern Region Council Meet held in Bhubaneswar and interacted with around 55 members of CII from across the Eastern Region. ... read..

Monsoon to intensify across Himachal; IMD warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms in several districts

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 7:56:08 PM IST

Monsoon activity is expected to intensify across Himachal Pradesh over the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and isolated heavy showers across several districts until early next week ... read..

Keralam govt to establish dedicated university for tribal people in Nilambur, says Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi

General News | June 26, 2026 7:56:01 PM IST

Nilambur (Keralam) [India], June 26 (AN): Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday said that the State government has decided to start a university in Nilambur for the tribal people as an effort to preserve their culture, ... read..

Uttarakhand: Shivraj Singh Chouhan, CM Dhami inaugurate Khet Bachao Abhiyan; Rs 369 crore projects unveiled in Rudrapur

Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) | June 26, 2026 7:55:57 PM IST

The 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' (Save the Farmland Campaign), organised by the Agriculture Department at Gandhi Maidan in Rudrapur, was inaugurated on Friday. ... read..

Himachal police destroys narcotics worth Rs 4.25 crore in 'Suraksha bio-sanitiser' plant in Kangra

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 10:26:06 PM IST

While observing the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Himachal Pradesh Police has destroyed narcotics worth Rs 4.25 crore in a scientific way in the 'Suraksha bio-sanitiser' plant in Dhugiyri village of Kangra district. ... read..

Two arrested in Seegehalli triple murder case: Bengaluru Police

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 26, 2026 7:55:50 PM IST

The Bengaluru City Police have arrested two persons, including a woman, in connection with the triple murder reported from an apartment in Seegehalli under KR Puram Police Station limits, police said. ... read..

Evolution from walls to canvas: Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference to showcase GI-tagged Pithora art

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 26, 2026 7:55:44 PM IST

The upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Central Gujarat region, scheduled to be held in Vadodara on June 29 and 30, is set to provide a global platform for the region's traditional handicrafts, with a special focus on the GI-tagged ... read..

Punjab Police freezes 63,749 fraud-linked bank accounts involving over Rs 540 crore since 2024: DGP Gaurav Yadav

Chandigarh | June 26, 2026 7:26:03 PM IST

Reaffirming its commitment to making every penny accountable and protecting citizens from cyber fraud, the Punjab Police's State Cyber Crime Division has intensified its crackdown on cybercriminals by freezing thousands of bank accounts linked to fraudule ... read..

Ram Mandir donation row: Eight accused sent to judicial custody till June 29

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 7:25:59 PM IST

A court in Ayodhya on Friday sent eight accused to judicial custody till June 29 in the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case. ... read..

"BJP gang won't escape God's audit": Akhilesh Yadav trains guns on Ram Mandir donation row

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 7:25:51 PM IST

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Friday took a dig at Bharatiya Janata Party over the resignation of Champat Rai from the position of general secretary in Ram Mandir Trust as investigation continues in Ram Mandir donation row. ... read..

DRI busts gold smuggling syndicate; seizes 15 kg foreign-origin gold in operations at multiple locations

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 6:55:49 PM IST

In a major crackdown against the smuggling of foreign-origin gold, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully unearthed and dismantled a highly organised gold smuggling syndicate operating through Mumbai Airport. ... read..

"Old literature deserves to be known": Former NCERT Director backs inclusion of Manusmriti in NCERT Class 9 books

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 6:55:30 PM IST

Former NCERT Director JS Rajput on Friday defended the inclusion of a verse from the Manusmriti in the new Class 9 Social Science textbook, saying that old literature should be studied and understood even if some parts are debated or not accepted today. ... read..

"If you try to tarnish govt's image, we will not sit idle": Karnataka CM Shivakumar warns excise officials

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 26, 2026 6:55:28 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday warned Excise Department officials against tarnishing the image of the government and said legal provisions could be introduced to enable their transfer to other departments if required. ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha visits Ramnagar apartment after pipeline gas blast, reviews situation

Agartala (Tripura) | June 26, 2026 6:55:26 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday visited the apartment complex in Ramnagar where a suspected pipeline gas blast occurred on June 25, leaving several people injured and causing significant damage to residential flats. ... read..

Odisha seals Rs 24,823 crore investment deals to potentially generate nearly 29,500 jobs

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | June 26, 2026 6:26:24 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday interacted with industry leaders and witnessed the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for seven projects worth Rs 24,823 crore, with the potential to generate employment for nearly 29,500 peop ... read..

J-K: Muharram procession held in Budgam amid tight security

Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 26, 2026 6:26:14 PM IST

A Muharram procession was taken out in Budgam on Friday on the occasion of Ashura, the tenth day of the Islamic month, amid tight security arrangements. ... read..

J-K: DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range chairs security review meeting for Vaishno Devi Yatra ahead of SANJY 2026

Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 26, 2026 6:26:10 PM IST

Shiv Kumar Sharma, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Udhampur-Reasi Range, on Friday, chaired a high-level joint security review meeting at Katra to assess and strengthen security and operational preparedness for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra ahead o ... read..

TMC govt didn't even form single NDRF team in 15 years: Dilip Ghosh on Taratala incident

West Medinipur (West Bengal) | June 26, 2026 6:26:00 PM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Friday highlighted a significant shift in the state's disaster management capabilities, contrasting current initiatives with the practices of the previous administration (Trinamool Congress). ... read..

GMR Airports expands portfolio with addition of Nagpur Airport; Reaffirms commitment to build Central India's next aviation hub

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 6:25:58 PM IST

GMR Airports Limited (GMR AERO) has further strengthened its leadership in India's aviation infrastructure sector with the addition of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, to its growing airport portfolio. ... read..

Gujarat: DRI seizes 2 kg cocaine consignment in Surat; 1 held

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 6:25:52 PM IST

In continuation of its sustained efforts to curb drug trafficking and dismantle narcotics supply networks, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Friday seized 2 kg of cocaine at Surat and arrested one person involved in its illicit trafficking ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay urges PM Modi to halt NLC India disinvestment

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 26, 2026 5:56:10 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay formally wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strongly opposing the Union Government's decision to proceed with the proposed disinvestment of its equity in Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLC). ... read..

Operation Kavach 14.0: Delhi Police arrests over 800 in massive 48-hour crackdown on drugs and organised crime

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 5:56:02 PM IST

In one of the largest coordinated law enforcement actions in the national capital, the Delhi Police successfully conducted 'Operation Kavach 14.0,' a 48-hour mega enforcement drive, from June 22 to June 24 aimed at dismantling drug syndicates and organise ... read..

J-K: Indian Army organises free medical camp in Ramban on Ashura, locals laud initiative

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 26, 2026 5:26:30 PM IST

On the occasion of Ashura, observed by the Shia community across the world, the Indian Army organised a Free Medical Camp at Imambara in the Chanderkote area of the Ramban district on Friday, as part of its ongoing commitment to community welfare and publ ... read..

"Carry the voice of every Indian": Rahul Gandhi marks two years as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 5:26:17 PM IST

Marking the completion of two years as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday reiterated his commitment to "carrying the voice of every Indian" to Parliament and vowed to continue his fight on key is ... read..

W Bengal: "We are not traitors, we stand with Didi": Kunal Ghosh on TMC workers' meeting amid party rift

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 26, 2026 5:26:13 PM IST

Amid internal rift in the Trinamool Congress (TMC), party MLA Kunal Ghosh on Friday said that party workers remain united and loyal to former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. ... read..

"Action has already commenced": CM Adhikari says 6 arrested in Taratala incident, KMC to blacklist architect

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 26, 2026 5:26:08 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday emphasised that action on the Taratala incident has already begun, with six people arrested and the Lalbazar Crime Branch investigating the case under the direct supervision of the Kolkata Police Commi ... read..

CPDL to observe National Electrical Safety Week from June 26 to July 2

Chandigarh | June 26, 2026 5:26:06 PM IST

Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) will observe National Electrical Safety Week from June 26 to July 2 in accordance with the directives of the National Safety Council (NSC) and the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). ... read..

Centre simplifies procedure for import of drugs for examination, test or analysis under Drugs Rules, 1945

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 5:26:01 PM IST

In a significant step towards promoting research and innovation and enhancing ease of doing business in the pharmaceutical sector, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to simplify the procedure ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Dogra battalion Eco Territorial Army personnel and NCC cadets plant 3,500 saplings

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 5:25:57 PM IST

Personnel of Alpha Company, 133 Eco Territorial Army (Dogra) Battalion, in collaboration with the 7 Himachal Pradesh NCC Battalion and the Minority Morcha Mandal, conducted a joint plantation drive in the Sunni Tehsil of Shimla district. ... read..

Gujarat: Former AAP candidate found dead in Rajkot, family accuses live-in partner of murder

Rajkot (Gujarat) | June 26, 2026 4:55:57 PM IST

The body of 23-year-old Nandani Bosamiya, who had earlier contested the Jetpur-Navagadh Municipal Corporation election on an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ticket, was found hanging in a flat near Gondal Chowkdi in Rajkot, police said. ... read..

Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood reviews Ghazipur Landfill; Orders major push to accelerate legacy waste remediation

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 4:55:53 PM IST

Delhi Minister for Urban Development Ashish Sood on Friday conducted an extensive inspection of the Ghazipur Landfill Site and reviewed the progress of ongoing legacy waste remediation works with senior officials of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and ... read..

"No objection if farmers agree to give land, threatening them not right": Kumaraswamy on K'taka's Bidadi project row

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 26, 2026 4:55:45 PM IST

Union Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy on Friday said that he will wait for Chief Minister DK Shivakumar at Byramangala on June 27, to discuss issues concerning farmers affected by the Bidadi project. ... read..

Ketan Agarwal murder case: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis orders fast-track trial, appoints Ujjwal Nikam

Pune (Maharashtra) | June 26, 2026 4:55:37 PM IST

In a decisive move following the tragic murder of Ketan Agarwal in rural Lonavala, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met with the victim's father, Vishal Agarwal, in Pune on Friday to address the family's plea for swift justice. ... read..

"We are not traitors, we stand with Didi...": TMC's Kunal Ghosh after massive workers' turnout at party meeting

Kolkata (West bengal) | June 26, 2026 4:55:36 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh on Friday emphasised the unwavering loyalty of party workers in the face of political pressure after TMC held a party meeting in North Kolkata with the central theme that the remaining TMC workers are not traitors ... read..

Himachal: Muharram observed in Shimla with religious gatherings, elegies and mourning

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 4:55:34 PM IST

Members of the Muslim community in Shimla observed Muharram with religious gatherings and prayers, remembering the sacrifice of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. ... read..

"Who has tendered more apologies?": Union Minister Kiren Rijiju takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over 'regret' filed in MP High Court; compares him to Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 4:55:28 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi after the latter reportedly expressed "regret" in the Madhya Pradesh High Court regarding remarks made against Union ... read..

Karnataka: Jungle Safari at Bandipur, Nagarahole to fully reopen

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 26, 2026 4:25:47 PM IST

Karnataka Government has decided to fully reopen the jungle safari (Park Excursion) at the Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves, based on the effective carrying capacity scientifically assessed by a Technical Committee of experts and officials. ... read..

CBSE Class 7-9 students with two foreign languages can retain subject combination till Class 10: Sources

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | June 26, 2026 3:26:33 PM IST

In a relief for CBSE students, those currently studying in Classes VII, VIII and IX who have opted for two foreign languages under the three-language policy will be allowed to continue with the same subject combination till Class X, sources in the Ministr ... read..

"Resignation is warranted if facts establish guilt", says Advocate Hari Shankar Jain on alleged embezzlement at Ram Mandir; calls for fact-based accountability

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 3:26:29 PM IST

As the SIT investigation into the Ram Mandir donation case progresses, Advocate Hari Shankar Jain, on Friday, weighed in on the political discourse surrounding the Ram Mandir donation case, urging stakeholders to focus on facts rather than premature deman ... read..

"Will be able to do lot of work": Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi inaugurates railway platform shelter; flags off RRT vehicle in Keralam

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 26, 2026 3:26:25 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday stated that she has held discussions with all stakeholders on development plans for her constituency and expressed hope that pending projects in Wayanad will be cleared now. ... read..

"Self-proclaimed protectors of Hinduism completely exposed": KC Venugopal slams BJP-RSS after Champat Rai's resignation from Ram Temple trust

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 3:26:11 PM IST

Congress MP K C Venugopal on Friday accused the BJP-RSS of "looting" donations made to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and demanded an independent investigation headed by a sitting Supreme Court judge into the matter. ... read..

Tamil Nadu flags off 'Start Run - Stop Drugs' awareness marathon; over 500 participate

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | June 26, 2026 3:26:03 PM IST

To mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and reinforce the State government's campaign for a drug-free Tamil Nadu, the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) organised a 5-km anti-drug awareness marathon in Tiruc ... read..

"NCERT become BJP dept for distorting history, putting venom in students' minds": KC Venugopal on 'Election Commission' section in class 9th book

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 3:26:01 PM IST

Congress MP KC Venugopal on Friday criticised the National Council of Educational Research and Training for praising the Election Commission in its new Class IX Social Science textbook, alleging that NCERT has become a BJP department for "distorting the h ... read..

'Impartial probe will be conducted': UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak says as Champat Rai quits Ram Temple Trust over embezzlement case

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 3:25:59 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Friday said an impartial investigation will be conducted into the allegations that prompted Champat Rai's resignation as General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. ... read..

Union Minister Rijiju meets Dalai Lama in Delhi, enquires about his health after knee surgery

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 3:25:55 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday met Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, in the national capital and enquired about his health following his recent knee surgery, saying he was "delighted to see him in good spirits and recovering well." ... read..

Patna: CCTVs removed from Rabri Devi's 10 Circular Road residence as eviction deadline nears

Patna (Bihar) | June 26, 2026 2:56:38 PM IST

CCTV cameras installed outside former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi's official residence at 10 Circular Road were removed on Friday as the process of vacating the premises continued. ... read..

"Chats recovered from Siya's phones contradict her statements": Lonavala Police on Ketan Agarwal murder case

Lonavala (Maharashtra) | June 26, 2026 2:56:27 PM IST

The Ketan Agarwal murder case has taken a new turn as Lonavala police on Friday said the prime accused, Siya, has given conflicting statements during interrogation, while chats recovered from mobile phones appear to contradict her claims. ... read..

Rajasthan pushes Water Self-Reliance drive under CM Bhajan Lal Sharma

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | June 26, 2026 2:56:26 PM IST

Rajasthan is set to witness a major push towards long-term water security as the state government prepares to sign key agreements and accelerate several large-scale water infrastructure projects on June 29, 2026. ... read..

Alleged accused in Ayodhya Ram Temple embezzlement case Tinu Yadav in police custody, FIR cites misappropriation of funds

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 2:56:22 PM IST

The Ayodhya Police have taken the alleged accused in the Ram Janambhoomi Temple embezzlement case Ram Shankar Yadav alia Tinu Yadav into custody. The arrest follows after the Police registered an FIR at Ram Janmabhoomi Police Station over alleged large-sc ... read..

'Aligned with Majlis party': Union Min Kishan Reddy hits out at Congress, BRS for opposing SIR in Telangana

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 26, 2026 2:26:02 PM IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Friday criticised the Congress and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) over their opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, alleging that both parties were acting in alignment with the Majlis party. ... read..

Karnataka announces Mega Plantation drive: 15 Lakh Saplings to be Planted in Bengaluru tomorrow

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 26, 2026 2:25:37 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday announced that the state government will restore Bengaluru's green cover by planting 15 lakh native plants across the city tomorrow. ... read..

Arunachal's Potin still cut off after June 24 flash flood; 1 dead, 4 missing

Potin (Arunachal Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 2:25:35 PM IST

The Potin area of Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor district is still cut off from the other areas of Arunachal Pradesh following the massive destruction triggered by heavy rainfall on June 24. ... read..

Bidadi township not linked to 'AI Hub', says Karnataka Deputy CM Parameshwara

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 26, 2026 2:25:31 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara announced on Friday that the State government will prioritise farmer consent for the Bidadi township project. ... read..

PM Modi pays homage to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his jayanti

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 2:25:29 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to "Vande Mataram" composer Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his Jayanti, remembering him as a towering literary luminary whose writings ignited the spirit of patriotism and cultural pride among generati ... read..

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray slams BJP over conversion of Mumbai's Neville D'Souza football ground into convention centre

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 26, 2026 2:25:20 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday hit out at the BJP over the conversion of Neville D'Souza football ground in Bandra West into a convention centre, alleging that the move will deprive youth of playgrounds and benefit contractors and buil ... read..

Himachal targets 5.94 lakh children in statewide pulse polio drive on June 28

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 1:56:00 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh has completed all preparations for the National Immunization Day (NID) Pulse Polio Campaign to be held on Sunday, June 28, with the Health Department aiming to administer Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) drops to nearly 5.94 lakh children below t ... read..

"UCC will be implemented in Bengal; nationalist party has come": says West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 26, 2026 1:55:56 PM IST

West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday asserted that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in the state, saying it will follow the same path as it has been done in Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Assam. ... read..

"Detect, deduct, destroy": Amit Shah vows 'ruthless' crackdown on traffickers

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 1:55:42 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asked states to adopt a "detect, deduct and destroy" strategy against drug trafficking networks, calling for a ruthless crackdown on cartels and kingpins while advocating a compassionate approach towards victims of ... read..

Ram Janambhoomi Trust General Secy Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra resign amidst Ram Temple embezzlement row: Sources

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 1:55:37 PM IST

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and member trustee Anil Mishra have resigned, taking moral responsibility in connection with the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case, sources said on Friday. ... read..

"Something beyond imagination": Maharashtra CM Fadnavis expresses shock over Ketan Agrawal's murder

Pune (Maharashtra) | June 26, 2026 2:25:47 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday expressed shock over the alleged murder of businessman Ketan Agrawal and said that society must consider what kind of environment needs to be created so that such cruel thoughts do not develop in chil ... read..

"What transpired at the Ram Mandir was certainly shameful": BJP leader Neeraj Singh commends CM Yogi's prompt action on Ram Mandir donation row

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 1:55:31 PM IST

Newly-appointed Uttar Pradesh BJP Vice President Neeraj Singh on Friday termed the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir "certainly shameful" and praised Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for taking swift action, saying those responsibl ... read..

DRI busts wildlife trafficking racket in Andhra's Srikakulam; 21 protected animals rescued

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 26, 2026 1:26:14 PM IST

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Nagpur Regional Unit of Mumbai Zonal Unit busted an illegal wildlife trafficking syndicate involved in the illicit trade of Malabar Giant Squirrels (Ratufa indica), Indian Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans), Jungle ... read..

Chhattisgarh to produce 1.65 lakh MT biogas annually, save Rs 1,188 cr in forex

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | June 26, 2026 1:26:12 PM IST

At a time when various nations are dealing with fuel scarcity due to the crisis in West Asia, Chhattisgarh is gearing up to produce 1,65,000 metric tons of Compressed Biogas (CBG), resulting in a saving of foreign exchange to the tune of around Rs 1,188 c ... read..

"Do not test Ram's devotees, if there is evidence present it to SIT," Yogi Adityanth hits out at opposition's stand on alleged embezzlement at Ram Mandir

Deoria (Uttar Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 1:26:10 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday lashed at out at the opposition for its stand on the alleged embezzlement case at the Ram Mandir. Calling out the opposition the CM said that those who had opposed the temple construction were now rai ... read..

Andhra: Anantapur tense after Tadipatri clashes; police deny permission to TDP, YSRCP protests

Andhra Pradesh (Anantapur) | June 26, 2026 1:26:05 PM IST

Anantapur district witnessed heightened political tension as the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) announced rival protest programmes following the recent clashes between party workers in Tadipatri on June 23. ... read..

World Drug Day: Keralam CM Satheeshan flags off anti-drug awareness rally

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 26, 2026 1:25:52 PM IST

Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheeshan on Friday flagged off an anti-drug awareness rally in Thiruvananthapuram on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. ... read..

'Wait for SIT report, govt will act': RSS leader Indresh Kumar on Ram Mandir donation case

Leh (Ladakh) | June 26, 2026 1:25:49 PM IST

Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar on Friday said that the investigation into the alleged Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case should be allowed to proceed without interference, stressing that a final view must be taken ... read..

'Rs 2000 cr stolen from Ram Mandir used to split TMC, Shiv Sena (UTB) MPs': Sanjay Raut

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 26, 2026 12:56:07 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday alleged that Rs 2000 crore was stolen from the Ram Mandir Trust and used to engineer political splits in the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Shiv Sena (UBT) ... read..

VHP International President Alok Kumar expresses satisfaction over SIT probe into Ram Mandir donation case

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 12:56:01 PM IST

Vishva Hindu Parishad's International President Alok Kumar stated on Friday that he is satisfied with the progress of the investigation regarding the alleged embezzlement of donations for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. He noted that the timely formation of a Spe ... read..

Pawan Khera takes swipe at Dharmendra Pradhan on birthday, cites names of deceased NEET students

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 12:55:59 PM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday targeted Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan by replying to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday wishes on X with a post listing the names of several deceased NEET aspirants. ... read..

Including EC chapter in NCERT book is absolutely wrong: TMC's Saugata Roy

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 26, 2026 12:55:46 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy on Friday objected to the inclusion of a description related to the Election Commission in the NCERT Class 9 Social Science textbook, calling it absolutely wrong and unacceptable. ... read..

"Strict action will be taken against anyone found guilty": UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak on Ram Mandir donations case

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 12:25:41 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Friday said that strict action would be taken against anyone found guilty in the alleged Ayodhya Ram Mandir donations embezzlement case. ... read..

CBI arrests Punjab National Bank manager in Agra in bribery case

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 12:25:39 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a bank manager of Punjab National Bank from the Bhadrauli Branch, in Agra for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe in connection with the processing of solar panel loan files, officials said. ... read..

Bomb threat call to Mumbai Police Control Room; probe underway to trace caller

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 26, 2026 12:25:35 PM IST

The Mumbai Police on Friday launched an investigation to trace an unidentified caller who allegedly threatened a bomb blast in the city, police said. ... read..

AAP's Kejriwal reaches Ayodhya for Ram Temple darshan amid donation controversy

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 12:25:33 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday arrived in Ayodhya and is scheduled to visit the Ram Temple for darshan amid the controversy related to the alleged embezzlement of donations from the Temple. ... read..

"No issue if party matter resolved," says Uday Samant on Sharad Pawar's claim of party unity

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | June 26, 2026 12:25:30 PM IST

Maharashtra minister Uday Samant on Friday said that if Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar has clarified everything regarding his party's internal politics, then there is nothing wrong with it. ... read..

"One finds peace in doing god's work": Artisans put final touches on Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 grand chariots

Puri (Odisha) | June 26, 2026 12:25:28 PM IST

The world-famous Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 is rapidly approaching, and the construction of the three majestic chariots in Puri has reached its final phase. Skilled artisans and servitors are working tirelessly to complete the last of the decorative and st ... read..

UP: Fire breaks out in Asha Jyoti centre, no casualty reported

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 12:25:26 PM IST

A fire broke out early Friday morning at the Asha Jyoti Centre operated within Lok Bandhu Hospital in Lucknow. ... read..

"Children being exploited for first time in Odisha's history": Congress leader Santosh Singh Saluja on textbook errors

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | June 26, 2026 11:55:59 AM IST

Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee Vice President Santosh Singh Saluja has raised concerns over alleged errors in textbooks for classes 1 to 8, claiming children are being "exploited" due to mistakes in study material. ... read..

Manipur: Sukte tribe marks 70th anniversary with prayers, cultural programs in Churachandpur

Churachandpur (Manipur) | June 26, 2026 11:55:56 AM IST

The Sukte tribe in Manipur's Churachandpur district observed their 70th anniversary on Friday, bringing together community members for a series of prayers and cultural programs. The community gathered to commemorate their anniversary with prayers and trad ... read..

Govt invites public comments on draft amendment to rationalise residual shelf-life requirement for imported drugs

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 11:55:46 AM IST

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has published a draft notification proposing amendments to Rule 31 of the Drugs Rules, 1945, with the objective of rationalising the residual shelf-life requirement for imported drugs and further promoting E ... read..

"Govt commited to zero tolerance towards crime": Uttar Pradesh Minister Suresh Khanna on alleged Ram Mandir donations embezzlement case

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 11:26:31 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Minister Suresh Khanna on Friday reaffirmed the state government's strict stance on law and order, specifically regarding the ongoing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of Ram Mandir donations. Speaking to reporters in Lucknow, he s ... read..

BJP's Ramchander Rao objects to Owaisi's remarks on SIR process; calls it 'baseless'

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 26, 2026 11:26:23 AM IST

BJP Telangana state president Ramchander Rao on Friday objected to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's claim that people would be included in the SIR process only if they possess BJP membership cards, calling it baseless. ... read..

"Why donation-thieving party still protecting big bandits": AAP's Sanjay Singh targets BJP over Ram Temple donation row

New Delhi | June 26, 2026 11:26:21 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Friday launched a sharp attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the alleged Ayodhya Ram Temple donation embezzlement case, asking why the donation-thieving party is "still protecting the big bandits." ... read..

Ex-Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim denies role in Taratala warehouse plan approval

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 26, 2026 11:26:19 AM IST

Former Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim has dismissed allegations connecting him to the approval of the building plan for the under-construction warehouse that collapsed in Taratala on Wednesday, killing 14 people and leaving 19 injured. ... read..

Himachal: One killed, four injured after car plunges into gorge

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 26, 2026 11:26:16 AM IST

One person was killed, and four others were injured after a car veered off the road and plunged into a gorge near Jogni under the jurisdiction of Rampur Police Station in Shimla district on Friday, police said. ... read..

NCERT book cites Manusmriti to highlight respect for women in Vedic period

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | June 26, 2026 11:26:11 AM IST

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has, in its newly introduced Class IX Social Science textbook, quoted a verse from the Manu-smriti to illustrate that women were accorded respect in the Vedic period, while also emphasising ... read..

"Resolve to walk on path of love": Mallikarjun Kharge extends Muharram greetings; remembers sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Husain

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 26, 2026 11:26:08 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extended his wishes on the occasion of Muharram on Friday, urging citizens to embrace the values of compassion and social justice. He highlighted the significance of the day as a moment to reflect on the historical sa ... read..

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