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Delhi High Court vacates stay on order of framing of charges in 2020 riots conspiracy case

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 11:24:16 PM IST

Delhi High Court on Friday vacated the stay restraining the trial court from pronouncing the final order on framing of charges in the larger conspiracy of the 2020 riots case. ... read..

"Decided to stand by him": Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President Nagarajan resigns to support Annamalai

CTN:hennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 5, 2026 11:24:15 PM IST

The political landscape in Tamil Nadu continues to shift following the resignation of former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with Tamil Nadu BJP vice president Karu Nagarajan also following in his footsteps. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: BJYM State Legal Convener Abhilash Gopinathan resigns from BJP following Annamalai's exit

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 5, 2026 11:24:13 PM IST

Abhilash Gopinathan on Friday resigned from the post of State Legal Convener of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Tamil Nadu, and also quit the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party with immediate effect following K Annamalai's resignati ... read..

From hitting headlines for naxal incidents to offering telemedicine service, Minpa moving on path of development

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | June 5, 2026 11:24:09 PM IST

What began as a makeshift two-bed healthcare facility in the remote village of Minpa in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district has now evolved into a Sub-Health Centre equipped with telemedicine services and is on track to receive National Quality Assurance Standa ... read..

K Annamalai arrives at his Panaiyur residence in Chennai, receives warm welcome from supporters

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 5, 2026 11:24:07 PM IST

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Friday arrived at his residence in Panaiyur on Chennai's East Coast Road (ECR) in Chengalpattu district, where he received a warm welcome from supporters after returning from Delhi. ... read..

Arunachal: Indian Army observes World Environment Day through community-centric green initiatives

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | June 5, 2026 10:54:21 PM IST

Spearhead Division of the Spear Corps organised multiple environment-centric activities in Tuting, Boraroopak, and Sigar on World Environment Day. The event aimed to reaffirm the Indian Army's commitment to environmental conservation and promoting a susta ... read..

"Makes every Indian proud": PM Modi hails India's 7.7% GDP growth in FY 2025-26

Daman | June 5, 2026 10:54:19 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed India's robust economic performance after the country's GDP growth touched 7.7 per cent during the Financial Year 2025-26. ... read..

Deadline nears for 24 Rajya Sabha seats; Mallikarjun Kharge files nomination for biennial elections

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 10:54:18 PM IST

The Upper House of the Parliament braces itself for a significant recalibration as the deadline for political parties to prepare to contest in the upcoming biennial elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across ten states approaches. The biennial elections ar ... read..

BJP's "one-point formula" is to finish off TMC: Congress' Pramod Tiwari

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 10:54:16 PM IST

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the ruling party's political strategy in West Bengal is driven by a singular, focused agenda that is "to finish off the TMC." ... read..

J-K: Massive fire breaks out in Rajouri's Bindi forest area

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 5, 2026 10:54:14 PM IST

A massive fire broke out in the Bindi forest area of Kalalkass Block under Kandi Range in Rajouri district, triggering a large-scale response by the Forest Department and allied agencies, an official said. ... read..

Delhi: MY Bharat to organise 'Youth for Viksit Bharat, MY Bharat Youth Convention' tomorrow in Thyagaraj Stadium

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 10:54:12 PM IST

In line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of empowering youth as the driving force behind the journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, will organise the 'Youth for Viksi ... read..

"24/7 for Assam": Newly inducted Assam Cabinet Minister Kaushik Rai

Guwahati (Assam) | June 5, 2026 10:54:10 PM IST

Newly inducted Assam Cabinet Minister Kaushik Rai on Friday thanked Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for reposing faith in him and pledged to work round the clock to fulfil the responsibilities entrusted to him. ... read..

Tamil Nadu political landscape shifts as Annamalai parts ways with BJP, launches new political movement

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 5, 2026 10:24:20 PM IST

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Friday resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and announced the launch of a new political movement that will contest the next Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. ... read..

"Paper leaks are a business worth billions and trillions": Kejriwal slams Centre

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 10:24:18 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday launched a fierce attack on the central government over the recurring issue of exam paper leaks, characterising the racket as a "business worth billions" backed by "very big-shot people." ... read..

World Environment Day: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Dhami participates in lake beautification campaign at Bhimtal in Nainital

Bhimtal (Uttarakhand) | June 5, 2026 10:24:17 PM IST

On the occasion of World Environment Day, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Lake Beautification Campaign at Bhimtal in Nainital district and planted saplings in the Bhimtal Lake area. ... read..

Tripura: Indian Army marks World Environment Day with mass tree plantation drive, Swachhata drive

Agartala (Tripura) | June 5, 2026 10:24:15 PM IST

The Red Shield Division under the Spear Corps commemorated World Environment Day 2026 with a comprehensive Swachhata Campaign and Mass Tree Plantation Drive, reaffirming the Indian Army's commitment towards environmental conservation and sustainable devel ... read..

Previous BRS govt abandoned Palamuru Rangareddy lift project: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Mahbubnagar (Telangana) | June 5, 2026 10:24:13 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy slammed the previous BRS government for not completing the prestigious Palamuru Rangareddy lift scheme project and swindling public money through commission by taking up the works of pumpset and lifts only during the ... read..

PM Modi gifts projects worth ?18,778 crore to South Gujarat; hails Surat as model of cleanliness and green energy

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 5, 2026 10:24:11 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of World Environment Day, inaugurated a total of 24 projects of the Central and State Governments from Surat, gifting South Gujarat development projects worth ?18,778 crore, according to CMO. ... read..

Railway authorities investigate incident involving Assistant Loco Pilot near Ongole

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | June 5, 2026 9:53:55 PM IST

The Vijayawada Division of South Coast Railway is investigating an incident in the Ongole section in which an Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) sustained minor injuries while on duty aboard Train No. 12616, the Grand Trunk Express, on June 3. ... read..

Himachal: CM calls for making environmental protection a 'mass movement,' targets 32 pc forest cover by 2030

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 5, 2026 9:53:54 PM IST

Himachal Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on the occasion of World Environment Day on Friday called upon people from all sections of society to make environmental protection a mass movement. ... read..

Delhi CM warns of strict action over safety violations after Malviya Nagar fire tragedy

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 9:53:52 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday warned of strict action against officials found responsible for fire safety lapses, unauthorised construction and other violations that endanger human lives, following the deadly fire incident in Malviya Nagar ea ... read..

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth over ?2,970 crore in Daman

Daman and Diu | June 5, 2026 9:24:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and dedicated projects worth around ?1,340 crore, including the New Terminal Building of NAMO Airport and NAMO Hospital, among others, in Daman. ... read..

Extensive measures for monsoon; prepared to assure public safety, says Tamil Nadu Minister KA Sengottaiyan

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | June 5, 2026 9:24:19 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Revenue and Disaster Management Minister KA Sengottaiyan on Friday said various precautionary measures have been undertaken in view of the upcoming monsoon season. ... read..

TMC's 8 MLAs, 6 MPs meet at Mamata Banerjee's residence amid growing division within party

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 5, 2026 8:54:33 PM IST

Eight MLAs and six MPs arrived at Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kolkata for a high-level party meeting today, amid reports of growing internal division within the party. ... read..

Assam: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Guwahati, people advised to stay alert

Guwahati (Assam) | June 5, 2026 8:54:27 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted thunderstorms and lightning accompanied by heavy to very heavy rainfall and gusty winds over Guwahati city and isolated places across Assam over the next 2-3 days. ... read..

NIA court frames charges against PFI leaders for waging war against India, conspiracy for throwing govt

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 8:54:21 PM IST

The Special NIA court at Patiala House on Friday framed charges against Popular Front of India (PFI) and its 20 office bearers including founding chairman E Abubakar, chairman OMA Salam under criminal Conspiracy, waging war against country, and offences i ... read..

"We will speak to him and convince him...": CM Shivakumar on Ramalinga Reddy's resignation from Cabinet

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 5, 2026 8:24:11 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that he will speak to senior Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy who has resigned from the state Cabinet just two days after taking oath as minister. ... read..

Himachal Congress accepts Neeraj Bharti's resignation as HPCC VP amid row over criticism of Sukhu govt

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 5, 2026 8:24:09 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) on Friday accepted the resignation of senior Congress leader and former Chief Parliamentary Secretary (CPS) Neeraj Bharti from the post of Vice-President of the state party unit. ... read..

'We should be extremely thankful to Ramalinga Reddy...": AICC co-incharge of Karnataka Abhishek Dutt

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 5, 2026 8:24:06 PM IST

After senior Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy tendered his resignation as the Minister on Friday, AICC co-incharge of Karnataka, Abhishek Dutt, praised Reddy, saying that every woman is travelling free of cost across Karnataka, thanks to the Shakti scheme ... read..

CM Dhami launches development projects worth Rs 96.71 crore in Nainital

Bhimtal (Uttarakhand) | June 5, 2026 7:55:07 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 13 development projects in the Nainital district, totalling Rs 96.71 crore. The initiative included the inauguration of six projects worth Rs 67 crore ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge files nomination for Rajya Sabha polls from Karnataka; Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah accompany him

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 5, 2026 7:55:04 PM IST

All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday filed his nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Karnataka at the Vidhana Soudha complex here. ... read..

BJP not revealing actual death toll in Malviya Nagar fire incident: Delhi LoP Atishi

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 7:54:21 PM IST

The Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, on Friday alleged that the BJP is suppressing the truth regarding the casualties of the fire incident and is deliberately obstructing opposition leaders from meeting the victims. ... read..

Madan Mitra dares TMC rebels to seek re-election, says "If someone wins, I will salute them"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 5, 2026 7:24:42 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Madan Mitra on Friday dismissed claims by rebel party leaders that they enjoy the support of over 20 MPs, asserting that the party's mandate belongs to Mamata Banerjee and daring the defectors to test their popularity by fa ... read..

India must focus on value-added seafood exports: Chirag Paswan in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | June 5, 2026 7:24:38 PM IST

Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan on Friday said India's seafood sector has significant potential for expansion through processing and value addition, stressing the need to move beyond exporting raw fish and focus on ready-to-eat ... read..

J-K: Chief Principal Census Officer chairs review meeting on ongoing census operations along with Budgam DC

Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 5, 2026 7:24:33 PM IST

Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) and Director Census Operations (DCO), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Amit Sharma, along with Deputy Commissioner-cum-Principal Census Officer Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, chaired a review meeting at the Conference Hall o ... read..

Hyderabad city police executes citywide 'Operation Kavach'; Commissioner of Police inspects, verifies field-level enforcement operations

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 5, 2026 7:24:29 PM IST

With the paramount objective of maintaining public peace, order, and safety, the Hyderabad City Police executed a massive, synchronised enforcement drive on Thursday night under the operational codename 'Operation Kavach'. ... read..

'Smart border' concept under final stage, pilot project to be launched at 7-8 places soon: Amit Shah

Agartala (Tripura) | June 5, 2026 7:24:25 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced the establishment of a "quadrangular foolproof security grid" on India's international borders, adding that the "smart borders" concept is in its final stage, with pilot projects to be rolled out soon at s ... read..

BJP's Debashish Samantray files nomination for Rajya Sabha by-election in Odisha

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | June 5, 2026 6:54:41 PM IST

BJP leader Debashish Samantaray filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha by-election at the Odisha Assembly premises in Bhubaneswar on Friday. ... read..

"BJP not the right vehicle": Karti Chidambaram on Annamalai's resignation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 5, 2026 6:54:13 PM IST

Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram on Friday described the resignation of K Annamalai from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) an 'inevitable' outcome for anyone seeking a viable political future in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

"Pessimists who mock Atmanirbhar Bharat kept India dependent": PM Modi slams Congress

Surat (Gujarat) | June 5, 2026 6:54:09 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the opposition and highlighted India's journey toward self-reliance. ... read..

Delhi Police registers FIR after CBSE lodges complaint over cyber attacks on post-result portal

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 6:54:07 PM IST

Delhi Police on Friday registered an FIR following a complaint by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) regarding coordinated cyber attacks on its Post-Result Services Portal. ... read..

SC denies bail to YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, accused of spying for Pakistan

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 6:24:35 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday denied bail to travel vlogger and YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, accused of sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence operatives. ... read..

Annamalai's exit will have no impact, we are ideology-based party: Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nagendran

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 5, 2026 6:24:28 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran on Friday dismissed concerns over the resignation of former state unit chief K. Annamalai, asserting that the party is an ideology-based organisation and therefore, the departure would have no impact on its electo ... read..

"He will be elected unanimously": Eshwar Khandre on Mallikarjun Kharge's RS nomination from Karnataka

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 5, 2026 6:24:26 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre on Friday expressed confidence that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge would be elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka. ... read..

Uttarakhand STF arrests 2 in connection with forged arms license investigation in major crackdown

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 5, 2026 6:24:22 PM IST

The Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) carried out a major operation in Udham Singh Nagar district against the illegal use of arms obtained through forged licences issued in other states and later regularised for use in Uttarakhand, officials said. ... read..

Newly-elected Cabinet ministers Ashok Singhal, Sushanta Borgohain vow to work for development of Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | June 5, 2026 6:24:11 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expanded his cabinet on Friday with 12 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) taking oath as the cabinet ministers in the third term of the Bharatiya Janata Party's State government. ... read..

Gujarat textbook distribution for new academic session underway on "war-footing basis": Gujarat Textbook Board Chairman

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 5, 2026 6:24:09 PM IST

Gujarat State School Textbook Board Acting Chairman Manubhai Pavara on Friday said the textbook distribution process for the new academic session is underway on a "war-footing basis" to ensure timely delivery of textbooks across all mediums--from primary ... read..

Air India's 'Mango Express' takes flight: Premium Indian mangoes head to global markets from Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 5, 2026 5:54:51 PM IST

On a humid evening in Mumbai, as Air India's widebody aircraft prepare for their overnight departures to London, New York and Frankfurt, the cargo holds below the passenger cabins are filled with an unlikely but eagerly awaited traveller: boxes of careful ... read..

NEET-UG Paper leak: Delhi Court reserves order on Manisha Waghmare's bail plea; CBI opposes, calls her "conspirator"

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 5:54:49 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court reserved its order on the bail plea of Manisha Waghmare in the NEET-UG paper leak case for June 9. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) opposed the bail plea, calling her a "conspirator" who allegedly obtained the leaked examin ... read..

Hyderabad crackdown: Illegal chocolate unit busted for health violations

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 5, 2026 5:54:47 PM IST

Hyderabad Police's H-FAST team, in coordination with the Food Safety Department and Habeebnagar Police, busted an illegal chocolate manufacturing unit in the city and apprehended its proprietor for allegedly manufacturing and marketing products in violati ... read..

Deendayal Port Authority pledges to plant 600,000 saplings on World Environment Day

Kutch (Gujarat) | June 5, 2026 5:54:43 PM IST

Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced on World Environment Day that the authority will plant 6,00,000 saplings under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. ... read..

Kept leadership in dark: Maharashtra Congress 2 legislative council candidates

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 5, 2026 5:54:36 PM IST

In a stern disciplinary move, the Congress party has expelled two of its candidates for withdrawing their nominations from the ongoing Legislative Council elections without prior authorisation from the party leadership. ... read..

Revanth Reddy prioritises land acquisition for irrigation projects, pushes for war-footing completion in Palamuru region

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 5, 2026 5:54:29 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Friday issued a firm directive to irrigation officials to expedite land acquisition for all ongoing and pending irrigation projects in Telangana, giving it the highest state priority. ... read..

Himachal govt signs MoU with United Nations Development Programme to advance climate-resilient, sustainable development

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 5, 2026 5:54:23 PM IST

The Himachal government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance climate-resilient, inclusive and sustainable development in the State. ... read..

Bihar: FIR registered against 'Khan Sir', two others over firing incident at Patna coaching institute

Patna (Bihar) | June 5, 2026 5:24:20 PM IST

In a major development, the Patna Police have registered an FIR against renowned educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as "Khan Sir" and two others in connection with the June 2 firing and vandalism incident outside his coaching institute. ... read..

SC halts possible deportation of 2 women detained in Assam after being declared as foreigners

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 5:24:10 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the possible deportation of two women -- Saleha Khatun and Sarbhanu Begum -- who are alleged to have been detained after being declared foreigners by a Foreigners Tribunal in Assam. Both women have been lodged in the Goa ... read..

Indore: Massive fire breaks out at EV showroom; residents rescued using ladders and ropes

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | June 5, 2026 5:24:05 PM IST

A major fire broke out at an electric vehicle (EV) showroom located on the ground floor of a residential building in Indore's Scheme Number 136 area early morning. ... read..

Former Foreign Secy Shringla backs Russian President Putin's remarks on India's growth, calls it fact-based

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 5:23:55 PM IST

Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday said Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighting India's economic growth were "largely borne out by facts". ... read..

NCC creates history with first All India Basic Paramotor Course

Guwahati (Assam) | June 5, 2026 5:23:51 PM IST

The National Cadet Corps achieved a historic milestone on Friday as the First Ever All India NCC Basic Paramotor Course concluded at the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports Centre, Guwahati. ... read..

PM Modi inspects L&T's Armed Systems Complex in Surat, reviews key defence projects

Surat (Gujarat) | June 5, 2026 4:54:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited the Armed Systems Complex of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in Surat, Gujarat, where he reviewed the manufacturing of advanced defence equipment. ... read..

"Difference in opinion....expressing this to BJP leaders for 18 months": K Annamalai after resigning from BJP

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 5, 2026 4:54:17 PM IST

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Friday resigned from the party's primary membership and said he had been expressing differences of opinion with the party leadership for the past 18 months. ... read..

Rajasthan: Suspected Ebola case reported in Jaipur, woman from Uganda isolated

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | June 5, 2026 4:54:13 PM IST

A suspected case of Ebola virus disease has been reported in Rajasthan after a foreign national visiting the State from Uganda exhibited Ebola-like symptoms, prompting health authorities to activate precautionary protocols while awaiting laboratory confir ... read..

MP CM Yadav launches 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' campaign on World Environment Day

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | June 5, 2026 4:54:03 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched an "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0" campaign on the occasion of World Environment Day at a state-level program held in Bhopal on Friday. ... read..

World Environment Day: Gujarat Chief Minister launches state-wide "Ek ped maa ke naam 3.0" campaign

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 5, 2026 4:24:20 PM IST

On the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the statewide tree plantation campaign "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0" from Gandhinagar, according to a press release. ... read..

IIT Roorkee refuses claims of data breach affecting JEE (Advanced) aspirants

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 3:54:11 PM IST

IIT Roorkee on Friday refuted claims of a data breach and privacy violation affecting lakhs of JEE (Advanced) aspirants, calling them "misleading and factually incorrect." ... read..

Union Agri Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan plants saplings on World Environment Day

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | June 5, 2026 3:24:41 PM IST

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday planted saplings at Smart City Park on the occassion of World Environment Day. ... read..

Himachal governor flags off mini marathon on World Environment Day

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 5, 2026 3:24:35 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta today flagged off a Mini Marathon from the historic Ridge Ground, Shimla, on the occasion of World Environment Day. ... read..

"Confident everyone will remain united": Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge files Rajya Sabha nomination from Karnataka

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 5, 2026 3:24:32 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday filed his nomination for the June 18 Rajya Sabha elections. He is a Congress candidate to the Upper House from Karnataka. ... read..

AAP in Punjab orders private schools to refund fees increased beyond 5%: Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 3:24:24 PM IST

Welcoming Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's landmark decision to curb arbitrary fee hikes by private schools, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said Punjab has become the first state in the country to take decisive action a ... read..

Himachal targets 32% forest cover by 2030, ecological services must be valued, says CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 5, 2026 3:24:22 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday said the state government has set a target of increasing the state's forest cover to 32 per cent by 2030 and reiterated the demand for proper recognition and financial valuation of the ecolo ... read..

MHA plants over 5 lakh saplings nationwide; targets 7 crore trees under afforestation drive in 2026

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 3:24:16 PM IST

In a major push towards environmental conservation, all offices under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), including the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), planted over five lakh saplings across the country on Friday as part of a nationwide plantation dr ... read..

National Medical Commission Advisory: Unsafe Injections are public health emergency, not matter of thrift

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 3:24:10 PM IST

The National Medical Commission's (NMC) recent advisory mandating strict adherence to safe injection practices is not just another compliance circular. It is a direct response to preventable outbreaks of HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV) cause ... read..

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma participates in plantation drive 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | June 5, 2026 2:55:41 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday participated in the plantation drive 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign at World Forestry Arboretum on World Environment Day. ... read..

Amit Shah says Centre committed to stopping "demographic change" in border states, including Tripura, Bihar

Agartala (Tripura) | June 5, 2026 2:55:30 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Centre is committed to preventing "demographic change" in border states, including Tripura and Bihar. ... read..

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurates BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction meeting in Puri

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | June 5, 2026 2:55:08 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (DRRG) Technical Meeting in the holy city of Puri, reaffirming Odisha's commitment to disaster resilience, climate adaptation and sustainable development ... read..

Police detain BJP MLA Yatnal during protest against Karnataka govt's Hijab ban withdrawal in schools

Vijayapura (Karnataka) | June 5, 2026 2:55:06 PM IST

Police on Friday detained Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal and his supporters during a protest against the Karnataka government's new order allowing school and college students to wear hijab. ... read..

PM Modi hails Bhupendar Yadav's Environment Day message, backs collective push for "Dust-Free Delhi"

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 2:55:01 PM IST

On World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's call for collective action and public participation in tackling environmental challenges through sustainable, nature-based solutions. ... read..

Assam Cabinet expansion: 12 MLAs take oath as Ministers in BJP 3.0 Govt

Guwahati (Assam) | June 5, 2026 2:54:57 PM IST

"Haven't spoken to any MPs in seven days," says expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 5, 2026 2:54:50 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and expelled Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Ritabrata Banerjee on Friday said he has not spoken to any parliamentarian in the last seven days and, therefore, does not know what they will do. ... read..

Delhi Police assessing situation ahead of proposed June 6 Jantar Mantar protest by CJP; no permission request received yet, say sources

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 2:54:41 PM IST

Delhi Police are closely monitoring developments ahead of a protest call given by the Cockroach Janata Party at Jantar Mantar on June 6, even as the organisers have not sought permission for the demonstration so far, as per sources. ... read..

Gujarat's regional science centres emerge as hubs of scientific consciousness and innovation

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 5, 2026 2:54:23 PM IST

The NDA Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed 12 years in office. Gujarat has witnessed remarkable progress across various sectors, including science and technology. ... read..

Puducherry CM Rangasamy urges Centre to restore retail-rate diesel supply for fishermen

Puducherry | June 5, 2026 2:54:19 PM IST

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Friday wrote a letter to Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri seeking the continuation of a special diesel supply arrangement for registered fishermen in Puducherry. ... read..

Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing on PIL seeking crowd control over Cockroach Janta Party June 6 protest

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 2:24:21 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to grant an urgent hearing in a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to authorities preventive, regulatory, and crowd control measures in connection to with a proposed protest being organised by the Co ... read..

Assam Cabinet expansion: 12 MLAs take oath as Ministers in BJP 3.0

Guwahati (Assam) | June 5, 2026 2:24:12 PM IST

Amit Shah lays foundation stone for Taj Pushpabanta Palace Heritage Hotel in Agartala

Agartala (Tripura) | June 5, 2026 1:54:39 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday laid the foundation stone for the prestigious Taj Pushpabanta Palace Heritage Hotel project at the historic Pushpabanta Palace in Agartala, marking a major milestone in Tripura's tourism and heritage conservation jo ... read..

CBSE thwarts major cyberattack on revaluation portal; 3.8 million attack packets detected on June 3

By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 1:54:34 PM IST

The Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) re-evaluation portal was targeted by a large-scale cyberattack involving nearly 3.8 million malicious packets on June 3 in an apparent attempt to disrupt the ongoing verification and re-evaluation process, ... read..

Expelled Trinamool Congress leader Ritabrata Banerjee calls BJP's Priyanka Tibrewal's protest "shameful", urges action

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 5, 2026 1:54:32 PM IST

Leader of Opposition and expelled Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Ritabrata Banerjee on Friday termed the protest led by BJP candidate Priyanka Tibrewal outside the residence of expelled TMC leader Sandipan Saha as "shameful," and urged authorities to tak ... read..

"There's no loss": Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran on K Annamalai's exit

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 5, 2026 1:54:27 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran on Friday said that K Annamalai's decision to leave the party is "not a loss" for the Bharatiya Janata Party. ... read..

"Modi Govt putting integrity of Census at risk": AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 5, 2026 1:54:19 PM IST

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday said that the Union Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is compromising the integrity of the national census, citing the exclusion of key data on open defecation and cooking fuel use in the latest Nati ... read..

Gujarat CM Patel launches mega tree plantation drive in Ahmedabad; aims to boost city's green cover

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 5, 2026 1:54:17 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched a mega tree plantation drive under the Mission Five Million Trees initiative on the occasion of World Environment Day. The campaign, undertaken by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, aims to enhance the cit ... read..

Delhi Malviya Nagar hotel Fire: Lovkesh Bajaj allowed Bangladeshi nationals to obtain Indian IDs using his address, says Delhi Police

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 1:54:15 PM IST

The Delhi Police on Friday said that Lovekesh Bajaj, the owner of the hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar where a fire claimed 21 lives, had allegedly allowed two Bangladeshi nationals to use his residential address to obtain Indian identity documents and stay ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates 18 'Namo Oxygen Park' on World Environment Day

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 1:24:25 PM IST

On the occasion of World Environment Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated the eighteen 'Namo Oxygen Park' at Maidangarhi and also planted a sapling as part of the citywide environmental awareness initiative. ... read..

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed as next Indian Air Force Vice Chief

New Delhi | June 5, 2026 1:24:23 PM IST

Ace fighter and test pilot Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff and will assume his new charge on July 1. ... read..

Annamalai announces new political party after leaving BJP, says will contest next Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 5, 2026 1:24:19 PM IST

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai on Friday announced that he will form a new political "movement", which will contest in the next Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath plants sapling on World Environment Day and his 54th Birthday

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 5, 2026 1:24:08 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday marked his 54th birthday and World Environment Day by planting a sapling under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative at his 5 Kalidas Marg official residence in Lucknow. ... read..

"Keralam White Paper reflects negative approach towards public sector, encourages privatisation": CPIM's TP Ramakrishnan

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 5, 2026 1:24:06 PM IST

Left Democratic Front (LDF) Convenor and Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader TP Ramakrishnan on Friday criticised the newly released White Paper on Keralam's fiscal status, saying it reflects a negative stance toward the public sector and appears to ... read..

J-K: Anantnag Police conducts NARCO raids in hotels across Pahalgam

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 5, 2026 1:23:59 PM IST

As part of its ongoing drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Anantnag Police conducted extensive narcotics raids in various hotels located in the Mavoora, Rafting Point, and Yanner areas of Pahalgam Sub-Division in Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

"DMK has underground alliance with BJP": TVK's Vigneshwaran on Stalin's party boycotting INDIA Bloc meet

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 5, 2026 1:23:55 PM IST

After DMK decided to boycott the upcoming INDIA Bloc meeting, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) spokesperson Veera Vigneshwaran on Friday launched a sharp political attack on the Southern party, alleging that it maintains a secret, "underground alliance" wit ... read..

Kerala High Court allows ED probe in CMRL-Exalogic case

Kochi (Keralam) | June 5, 2026 12:54:19 PM IST

The Kerala High Court has permitted the Enforcement Directorate to continue its investigation into the alleged financial transactions between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and Exalogic Solutions. ... read..

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