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Telangana: Massive fire breaks out at Ameerpet helmet bazaar in Hyderabad; no casualties reported

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 4, 2026 1:54:46 PM IST

A massive blaze erupted at a commercial helmet bazaar in the Ameerpet area of Hyderabad on Friday. Firefighting teams were rushed to the spot to prevent the flames from spreading nearby. The Hyderabad police confirmed that casualties were reported so far. ... read..

"Tamil Nadu remains better in terms of law, order compared to several northern states," says MDMK Principal Secretary Durai Vaiko

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | June 4, 2026 1:25:10 PM IST

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) Principal Secretary Durai Vaiko, on Thursday, addressed concerns regarding the state's law and order situation, asserting that Tamil Nadu remains in a significantly better position than many northern states. ... read..

Inspection of Air India building; Quality repairs and public convenience to be top priority, says Maha Minister Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 4, 2026 1:25:01 PM IST

Following the transfer of the historic Air India Building at Nariman Point, Mumbai, to the Government of Maharashtra, the state's Public Works Minister Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale on Thursday conducted an on-site inspection of the premises and issued necess ... read..

Haryana: Security sweep at Gurugram Municipal Corporation office after bomb threat email

Gurugram (Haryana) | June 4, 2026 1:24:58 PM IST

The Haryana Gurugram Police and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) on Thursday inspected the Municipal Corporation office in Sector 34 after a bomb threat was received. ... read..

Malviya Nagar Fire: Investigation reveals locked roof exit; 5 teams dedicated to nab hotel manager

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 1:24:56 PM IST

Investigators probing the Malviya Nagar hotel fire tragedy have found that the roof exit of the building was closed at the time of the blaze, potentially cutting off a crucial escape route for occupants, sources said. ... read..

Tamil Nadu signs Rs 18,600 crore MoU with Larsen & Toubro for three projects

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 4, 2026 1:24:54 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister V Joseph Vijay on Thursday witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Tamil Nadu government and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for three major projects in the state involving a total investmen ... read..

Rahul Gandhi addresses rally in Almora, launches Congress campaign for Uttarakhand polls

Almora (Uttarakhand) | June 4, 2026 1:24:49 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addressed a public rally at Simkali Ground in Almora, formally launching the Congress party's campaign for the upcoming Uttarakhand Assembly elections and sounding the poll bugle from the region. ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta visits Max Saket, inquires about health of injured in Malviya Nagar fire tragedy

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 12:54:19 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday visited Max Hospital in Saket to meet those injured in the Malviya Nagar fire tragedy and review their treatment. ... read..

UP CM Yogi orders inspection of hotels, commercial establishments after Delhi's Malviya Nagar fire tragedy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 4, 2026 12:54:17 PM IST

Taking cognisance of the Malviya Nagar restaurant fire in Delhi, which claimed 21 lives, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday ordered special security inspection of hotels and commercial establishments in the state. ... read..

Delhi Parents Association representative claims TGT teachers checked Class 12th answer sheets

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 12:54:14 PM IST

Amid the controversy surrounding the alleged discrepancies in the evaluated Class 12 answer sheets, Delhi Parents Association's representative Aparajita Gautam made an explosive claim that the Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) checked the answer sheets due ... read..

"Balka Suman's arrest an attempt to hide coal scam": BRS' KTR slams Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 4, 2026 12:54:12 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KTR on Thursday strongly criticised the Congress-led Telangana government, alleging that former MLA and BRS leader Balka Suman was jailed through fabricated cases to divert public attention from the governmen ... read..

CM Satheesan tables 'White Paper' on Keralam economy, calls for overhaul, 'forensic audit' of KFIIB accounts

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 4, 2026 12:53:58 PM IST

The newly elected United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Keralam, led by Chief Minister and Finance Minister V D Satheeshan on Thursday released a comprehensive "Status Report" on the State's fiscal health, painting a picture of an economy under extr ... read..

"Ruined education system in 12 years": Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over NEET paper leak, terms student's death as failure of education system

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 12:24:55 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday launched a sharp attack against the central government following the cancellation of the NEET examination, highlighting the immense struggles of students and their families whose dreams were ... read..

"Education is power that will brighten your Future": CM Vijay greets students as schools reopen in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 4, 2026 12:24:50 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Vijay Joseph on Thursday extended his wishes to students as schools across the state reopened for the 2026-27 academic year after a brief delay caused by extreme summer heat conditions. ... read..

Sikkim CM Prem Tamang hails NEC meeting, calls it "crucial" for North East's development

Shillong (Meghalaya) | June 4, 2026 12:24:44 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 73rd Plenary Session of the North East Council (NEC) at the State Convention Centre, Shillong, on Thursday. ... read..

"Govt in Panic Mode": Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticises Centre over reported tax change plans and economic conditions

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 12:24:39 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Centre, alleging that the Modi government is "in panic mode" and is facing pressure from within its own ecosystem over the prevailing economic situation. ... read..

Praveen Chakravarty likely to be Congress candidate for vacant Rajya Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 12:24:37 PM IST

The Indian National Congress is likely to nominate Praveen Chakravarty as its candidate to fill the vacant Rajya Sabha seat representing Tamil Nadu. According to the sources, Praveen Chakravarty is expected to file his nomination papers at 10:00 a.m on Fr ... read..

Tamil Nadu Education Minister welcomes students after summer break; inaugurates digital smart boards, distributes educational materials

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 4, 2026 12:24:33 PM IST

Schools across Tamil Nadu reopened on Thursday after the summer vacation. The reopening comes after a brief three-day postponement from the originally scheduled June 1 date, following a decision by the state government in response to severe summer heat co ... read..

PM Modi's mega development: ?22,000 crore projects across Gujarat, Daman, Lakshadweep

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 11:53:59 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat and Daman on June 5, 2026. At around 2:30 pm, the Prime Minister will visit Hazira in Surat district to review ongoing industrial operations and infrastructure projects. ... read..

KTR meets arrested BRS leader Balka Suman in jail, slams Congress govt and promises to expose Telangana 'coal scam'

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 4, 2026 11:53:57 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Thursday met former BRS MP Balka Suman at the Chanchalguda jail in Hyderabad. ... read..

Former Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad "hopeful" of getting cabinet berth

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 4, 2026 11:53:55 AM IST

Former Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad on Thursday expressed confidence about his inclusion in the Cabinet in the upcoming expansion and said the Congress party in Karnataka is working towards returning to power in 2028. ... read..

Keralam CM Satheesan tables White Paper on finances in Assembly, says "people have right to know"

Thiruvananthapuram | June 4, 2026 11:25:20 AM IST

Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Thursday tabled in the Legislative Assembly the White Paper on the financial status of the State. ... read..

Smuggling of Burmese areca nuts into India: ED raids nine places in Mizoram

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 11:25:14 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out massive search operations across nine spots in the border town of Champhai along the Mizoram-Myanmar frontier in its ongoing investigation into the case of large-scale smuggling of illegal Burmese d ... read..

J-K: Sanitation workers protest in Doda, demand regularisation and better employment benefits

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 4, 2026 11:25:12 AM IST

Sanitation workers in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district launched a protest on Thursday, demanding the regularisation of their services, better wages, and basic employment benefits. ... read..

Zojila Tunnel nears key milestone, Gadkari to trigger breakthrough blast

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 4, 2026 11:25:11 AM IST

The strategically significant 13.15-kilometre Zojila Tunnel, which will link Jammu and Kashmir with Ladakh, is set to achieve a major milestone on June 9, when Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari is scheduled to trigger the breakthrou ... read..

Karnataka CM Shivakumar congratulates BK Hariprasad on KPCC chief appointment

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 4, 2026 11:25:09 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday congratulated senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad on being appointed as president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC). ... read..

Bihar: Muzaffarpur hospital fire death toll reaches four as firefighter recounts daring rescue of around 15 people

Muzaffarpur (Bihar) | June 4, 2026 11:25:03 AM IST

The death toll from the blaze at a private hospital in Muzaffarpur has reached four, with specialised forensic teams now examining the scene to determine the exact circumstances of the tragedy. ... read..

Congress stands by BK Hariprasad; CM to decide portfolios, says Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 4, 2026 11:24:57 AM IST

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday said that BK Hariprasad is a staunch Congress leader with a clear ideology whom the party stands by, adding that the Chief Minister will decide on cabinet portfolios while also warning of a real economic crisi ... read..

Free student bus passes will boost enrollment, attendance and educational access: Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 4, 2026 11:24:55 AM IST

Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre on Thursday said the newly sworn-in government led by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has taken key decisions aimed at boosting education and employment, including providing free bus passes to all school students and expedit ... read..

White Paper on Keralam's finances reveals public debt of Rs 5.07 lakh crore, pending liabilities of Rs 48,733 crore

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 4, 2026 11:24:51 AM IST

The White Paper on Keralam finances, tabled in the state's legislative assembly on Thursday, painted a grim picture of the state's fiscal health, stating that the new United Democratic Front (UDF) government inherited a severe financial crisis marked by m ... read..

West Bengal Minister Tapas Roy backs NIA's action on TMC leader Saokat Molla, says 'anyone involved will be summoned'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 4, 2026 11:24:49 AM IST

West Bengal Minister Tapas Roy on Thursday backed National Investigation Agency's (NIA) action against former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Saokat Molla, stating that anyone linked to a case is required to cooperate with the investigation and appear before ... read..

Cong chief Kharge slams Centre over recent National Family Health Survey, accuses Govt of hiding data "exposing" failures

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 10:54:38 AM IST

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday launched a sharp critique of the Central Government over the recent National Family Health Survey (NFHS), accusing the government of hiding crucial data which would "expose its failures." ... read..

DK Shivakumar greets supporters outside his residence day after taking oath as Karnataka CM

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 4, 2026 10:54:28 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, on Thursday, briefly met with his supporters gathered outside his residence in Bengaluru. ... read..

NIA raids nine places in Bengal in Bhangar blast case

General News | June 4, 2026 10:24:45 AM IST

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out searches at nine locations across West Bengal in the Bhangar blast case, officials said. ... read..

"No one opens hospitals as per standard norms": Ram Kripal Yadav demands probe into Muzaffarpur hospital fire

Patna (Bihar) | June 4, 2026 10:24:42 AM IST

Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Thursday expressed deep concern over the unbridled growth of private hospitals following a tragic fire incident in a Muzaffarpur hospital that resulted in the deaths of several people. ... read..

Bihar: Car catches fire at petrol pump in Jehanabad; no casualties reported

Jehanabad (Bihar) | June 4, 2026 10:24:37 AM IST

A car caught fire at a petrol pump in Bihar's Jehanabad on Thursday morning. ... read..

Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary expresses grief over Muzaffarpur fire incident; announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia for victims' families

Patna (Bihar) | June 4, 2026 10:24:35 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, on Thursday, expressed his profound grief and announced financial assistance for the families of those who lost their lives following the tragic fire at a hospital in Muzaffarpur. The Chief Minister confirmed that th ... read..

Malviya Nagar Fire: Delhi Police begins hunt to arrest hotel manager as owner faces culpable homicide charges

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 10:24:34 AM IST

The Delhi Police is conducting search operations across various parts of the national capital to apprehend the manager of the Malviya Nagar hotel, where 21 people lost their lives after a fire broke out on Wednesday. ... read..

J-K: Security Forces intensify Anti-Terror search in Gambhir Mughlan forests

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 4, 2026 10:24:29 AM IST

Security forces have intensified search operations in the Gambhir Mughlan forest area of the Manjakote sector in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, where an anti-terror operation is currently underway. ... read..

NIA searches former TMC MLA Saokat Molla's premises; daughter says 'have nothing to say'

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | June 4, 2026 10:24:27 AM IST

As the National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out search and questioning operations at the residence of former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Saokat Molla in the Bamunia area of Bhangar, his daughter said she had "nothing to say" about the raids. ... read..

UP Police guns down Ghazipur murder accused in encounter

Ghazipur, (Uttar Pradesh) | June 4, 2026 10:24:25 AM IST

An accused in the murder of a hotel owner's son in Ghazipur was killed during an encounter by the Uttar Pradesh police, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

BJP's Priyanka Tibrewal leads protest against expelled TMC leader Sandipan Saha's residence in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 4, 2026 10:24:22 AM IST

BJP leader Priyanka Tibrewal on Thursday led a protest outside the residence of expelled Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sandipan Saha in Kolkata's Entally area, alleging land grabbing and extortion by the legislator and his father, TMC leader Swarna Kama ... read..

Chhattisgarh: From Naxal stronghold to safe hub; road work speeds up in Kondapalli

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | June 4, 2026 9:54:26 AM IST

Development activities are growing fast in Kondapalli, a village once regarded as a Naxal stronghold in Bijapur district, with road construction, infrastructure projects and government services expanding following the establishment of security camps in th ... read..

Guwahati tea auction centre sets new benchmarks for quality tea prices

Guwahati (Assam) | June 4, 2026 9:54:24 AM IST

The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) continues to create history, reaffirming its position as a premier marketplace for quality tea, with exceptional price realisations rewarding manufacturers for their consistent focus on excellence. ... read..

'I shed no tears for TMC's self-destruction': Swapan Dasgupta urges BJP to guard against defectors seeking to 'wash away past sins'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 4, 2026 9:54:17 AM IST

and BJP leader Swapan Dasgupta on Thursday reacted to the deepening crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), cautioning his party against embracing defectors as the opposition outfit grapples with an unprecedented internal revolt following its defeat i ... read..

Punjab: Security stepped up in Amritsar ahead of Operation Blue Star anniversary

Amritsar (Punjab) | June 4, 2026 9:24:32 AM IST

As the anniversary of Operation Blue Star approaches on June 6, the Punjab Police has established a comprehensive security grid across Amritsar and surrounding areas to maintain security and law and order ahead of the occasion. ... read..

"People were hitting glass windows with whatever they had": Local resident recalls 'harrowing' Malviya Nagar fire tragedy

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 9:24:25 AM IST

A resident who joined rescue efforts during the fire tragedy at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, which claimed 21 lives, said people trapped inside were banging on glass windows for help, prompting locals to throw bricks to break the panes and facilitate ... read..

"It's unfortunate": Lalit Modi laments slow judicial process in Godfrey Phillips case

London | June 4, 2026 9:24:24 AM IST

Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi said the legal dispute involving Godfrey Phillips is a family matter that remains pending in court, adding that the matter could be resolved immediately if the trust agreement is enforced. ... read..

AAP MP Sanjay Singh accuses BJP of "breaking parties" amid TMC split

Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh) | June 4, 2026 9:24:20 AM IST

Amid the rebellion in Trinamool Congress, Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of engineering splits in the rival parties through the use of investigative agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and t ... read..

NCDRC notes statutory 50% pre-deposit, stays execution of ?1.65 Crore refund to Range Rover customer

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 9:24:17 AM IST

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has noted that Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd. has already made the statutory pre-deposit of 50% of the awarded amount and has, meanwhile, stayed the execution of an order directing refund of over ? ... read..

NIA conduct searches at former TMC MLA Saokat Molla's residence in connection with crude bomb blast case

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | June 4, 2026 9:24:15 AM IST

A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out search and questioning operations at the residence of former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Saokat Molla in South Bamunia area of Bhangar. ... read..

South African Dy President Mashatile meets COO of Biological E Ltd to forge vaccine partnership

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 4, 2026 8:54:07 AM IST

South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile met with the Chief Operating Officer at Biological E Limited, Lakshminarayana Neti, in Hyderabad to forge a partnership over vaccine innovation. ... read..

"Sonia Gandhi was backing him": Lalit Modi claims high-level Congress cover-up behind 2010 IPL Kochi scandal

London | June 4, 2026 8:54:04 AM IST

Former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi has made explosive claims while recollecting the fracas surrounding the Kochi Tuskers IPL franchise in 2010. Lalit Modi, who now lives in the UK, claimed that a political shield was put up for Congress leader Shashi Tharoor ... read..

"Biggest reason I left cricket": Lalit Modi claims Dawood Ibrahim's $4-billion 'Satta Bazaar' targeted him over IPL control

London | June 4, 2026 8:54:02 AM IST

In a sensational disclosure, former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi revealed for the first time that alleged life-threatening intimidation from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his crime syndicate was one of the single biggest reasons ... read..

Meeting of Public Accounts Committee of Parliament to be held today

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 8:54:01 AM IST

A meeting of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament (PAC) will be held at 11 am, Thursday, in the Parliament premises. ... read..

Char Dham Yatra witnesses heavy rush; committee urges monsoon preparedness

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | June 4, 2026 8:53:56 AM IST

The enthusiasm among pilgrims for the Char Dham Yatra continues to rise, with a large number of devotees arriving at Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham for darshan, resulting in long queues at both shrines. ... read..

"Why am I being attacked?": Lalit Modi tears into Rahul Gandhi, says Congress leader uses him to stir public sentiment

London | June 4, 2026 8:53:54 AM IST

Former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi has hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning why he remains a constant target of the leader's speeches and parliamentary interventions. Lalit asserted that despite the rhetoric, no legal case has been proven agai ... read..

Pune: Former Tech firm employee alleges religious harassment, workplace discrimination and forced resignation

Pune (Maharashtra) | June 4, 2026 8:24:33 AM IST

A woman formerly employed with a Technology firm has levelled allegations of religious harassment, workplace discrimination and forced resignation against the company, following which a complaint has been submitted to the Hinjawadi Police in Pune and a le ... read..

Telangana & Germany's Thuringia state sign MoU on mutual cooperation in Technology, Skill Training, Startups and Life Sciences

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 4, 2026 8:24:29 AM IST

Recognising Telangana's rapidly growing economy and its strengths in IT, life sciences and advanced manufacturing, the German state of Thuringia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Telangana government for cooperation in areas like Techno ... read..

"Why was OSM introduced without proper run": Parents Association raises question on CBSE's new marking system

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 8:24:27 AM IST

Amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the discrepancies of On-Screen Marking (OSM) portal in CBSE's Class 12th exam results, representative of the Delhi Parents Association (DPA), Aparajita Gautam has said that the issue left many parents and student ... read..

Tripura: Tension over minor girl's kidnapping in Churaibari, accused absconding

Agartala (Tripura) | June 4, 2026 8:24:25 AM IST

An incident involving the abduction of a minor girl in the Churaibari area, located on the Tripura-Assam border in Tripura's North District, has sparked intense agitation and concern. Although the abducted minor has been rescued, the prime accused remains ... read..

Bihar: 3 dead after massive fire erupts at hospital's ICU in Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur (Bihar) | June 4, 2026 8:24:22 AM IST

Three people were confirmed dead in a massive blaze that erupted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district. ... read..

"Don't talk like a child": J-K LoP Sunil Sharma slams Omar Abdullah, urges him to act like a responsible CM

Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 4, 2026 8:24:20 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Kumar Sharma launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accusing him of making irresponsible statements and questioning the purpose of the Nati ... read..

Govt actively examining supportive policy frameworks to accelerate affordable adoption of flex-fuel: Petroleum Minister

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 8:24:13 AM IST

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has emphasised that the government is "actively examining supportive policy frameworks to accelerate affordable adoption", including fuel price support and targeted fiscal incentives. ... read..

CM Bhupendra Patel approves "Gujarat Wire-Free City Mission" in Cabinet meeting

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 4, 2026 7:24:04 AM IST

A Cabinet meeting was held in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. During the meeting, in-principle approval was granted to the "Gujarat Wire-Free City Mission", further advancing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of d ... read..

Court issues NBW against Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu as required for trial in absentia

By Dhiraj Beniwal New Delhi | June 4, 2026 6:54:21 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu in an MCOCA case ... read..

PM Modi in Gujarat on 5 June: will inaugurate and lay foundation stone for National Highway Projects worth Rs 12,421 crore

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 4, 2026 6:54:20 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Surat, Gujarat, on Friday, World Environment Day. During the visit, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of National Highway projects worth Rs 12,421 crore in the South Gujarat region, a release said. ... read..

NHRC takes suo motu cogniSance of trafficking and assault of minor; issues notice to Odisha, UP

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 6:24:00 AM IST

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of a media report that a 17-year-old tribal girl from the Kankadahada area of Dhenkanal district, Odisha, was trafficked, sold and subjected to repeated sexual assaults for ... read..

"It is our right": JKNC to hold protest over Statehood in Delhi as Dachigam meeting ends

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 4, 2026 5:54:00 AM IST

Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Wednesday said that the party legislators will hold a protest in Delhi during the monsoon session of the Parliament over the demand for statehood. ... read..

"Licenses granted during AAP tenure": BJP MLA on Malviya Nagar blaze that killed 21 people

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 5:53:58 AM IST

A day after 21 people were killed after a massive fire broke out in a hotel building in Malviya Nagar, BJP MLA Satish Upadhyayon, on Wednesday, claimed that the licenses were granted for a period of three years during the previous Aam Aadmi Party-led gove ... read..

Pune IT firm CEO arrested in alleged job scam; probe on

Pune (Maharashtra) | June 4, 2026 5:24:04 AM IST

The CEO of a private IT firm operating from Pune's Hinjewadi IT hub was arrested on Wednesday in connection with an alleged job scam that left hundreds of interns and employees without salaries and jobs. ... read..

Pune IT firm CEO arrested as scores left unemployed

Pune (Maharashtra) | June 4, 2026 4:54:03 AM IST

The CEO of a private IT firm operating from Pune's Hinjewadi IT hub was arrested on Wednesday in connection with an alleged job scam that left hundreds of interns and employees without salaries and jobs. ... read..

"Much-needed support": Air India hails approval of ATF price stabilisation fund

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 4:24:24 AM IST

Air India on Wednesday welcomed the Centre's decision to introduce Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Price Stabilisation Fund and hailed it as a "much-needed support" to the Indian aviation ecosystem. ... read..

"Owner Lovkesh Bajaj claims no direct management, says operations were handled by 'other person' in Malviya Nagar fire": Sources

New Delhi | June 4, 2026 7:24:08 AM IST

Accused Lovkesh Bajaj, who was arrested after a deadly fire broke out in Malviya Nagar a day earlier, has told Delhi Police during interrogation that he did not have time to personally manage or oversee the premises, sources said. ... read..

"Vivek Agarwal, his family were gentle souls": Neighbour recalls last phone call as family of eight killed in Malviya Nagar blaze

Gurugram (Haryana) | June 4, 2026 1:53:51 AM IST

Eight members of a family living in Gurugram Sector 46 were among the 21 people who were killed in the tragic fire at a hotel in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday. ... read..

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari meets Karan Adani

Howrah (West Bengal) | June 4, 2026 1:53:47 AM IST

Managing Director (MD) of Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), Karan Adani, paid a "courtesy call" on West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Nabanna (State Secretariat). ... read..

Shivakumar takes the helm as Karnataka CM, makes bold start with free bus passes for students

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 11:54:45 PM IST

In a major political transition, senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar officially took charge as the 34th Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday, marking a new era for the state. ... read..

Delhi Hotel Fire: Magisterial probe ordered, safety checks begin citywide as leaders across parties pledge action for victims

New Delhi | June 3, 2026 11:24:40 PM IST

The Delhi Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on Wednesday said that the lapses that led to the tragic fire at a hotel in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar, which claimed 21 lives, would be examined with the utmost seriousness, and accountability would be fixed where ... read..

Mayor posts in four Himachal municipal corporations declared unreserved for five-year term

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 3, 2026 11:24:36 PM IST

In a significant move ahead of the formation of new urban local bodies, the Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday declared the offices of Mayor in four Municipal Corporations Solan, Palampur, Mandi and Dharamshala, as unreserved for a period of five ye ... read..

'Those responsible will be held accountable': Delhi CMO announces citywide crackdown after hotel fire kills 21

New Delhi | June 3, 2026 11:24:34 PM IST

The Delhi Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said that the lapses that led to the tragic fire at a hotel in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar, which claimed 21 lives, would be examined with the utmost seriousness, and accountability would be fixed wherever necessary ... read..

People are moving away from family rule: Dilip Ghosh on MLAs backing Ritabrata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 3, 2026 11:24:33 PM IST

West Bengal Cabinet Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday reacted to reports of TMC MLAs backing Ritabrata Banerjee as Legislature Party Leader, saying the development signals a collapse of the party's "family rule". ... read..

Navy Chief Swaminathan meets Army Chief Dwivedi, discusses operational synergy

New Delhi | June 3, 2026 10:54:56 PM IST

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Wednesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi, with the interaction underscoring the shared commitment of the Indian Army and Indian Navy towards strengthening operatio ... read..

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari inaugurates BJP office in Bhawanipur

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 3, 2026 10:54:54 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday inaugurated a new Bharatiya Janata Party office in Bhawanipur Ward No. 71. ... read..

"Hope we will all work together": BJP leader Preneet Kaur on Kewal Singh Dhillon taking charge as Punjab party chief

Chandigarh (Punjab) | June 3, 2026 10:54:53 PM IST

Following Kewal Singh Dhillon assuming charge as the Punjab BJP President, senior party leader and former Union Minister Preneet Kaur on Wednesday expressed confidence in the party's collective leadership, stating that everyone would work together to stre ... read..

Delhi Court to deliver verdict in murder case of IB official Ankit Sharma

New Delhi | June 3, 2026 10:54:51 PM IST

Delhi's Karkardooma Court is set to deliver its verdict on Thursday in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau (IB) official Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the North East Delhi riots in February 2020. Sharma's body was later recovered from a drain. Fo ... read..

The Mamata-Nephew collapse: 58 rebel MLAs corner Abhishek Banerjee to seize TMC assembly control; loyalist Kunal Ghosh rejects Ritabrata camp's claims

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 3, 2026 10:54:46 PM IST

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has imploded into absolute structural chaos. Just days after a crushing defeat in the April 2026 assembly elections that ended its 15-year rule, a spectacular internal mutiny has fractured the legislature party, completely iso ... read..

'Underlying sense of despair among youth': KTR on 'Cockroach Janata Party'

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 3, 2026 10:24:25 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) recalled his previous prediction regarding a potential youth-led political shift in India, stating that the current government is "not as great" as it is perceived to be. ... read..

Himachal showcases AI-ready urban resilience platform at BRICS disaster risk meet

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 3, 2026 10:24:23 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh showcased its Geographic Information System (GIS)- driven Urban Resilience Platform at the Second BRICS Technical Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction in Puri, positioning the hill state as a frontrunner in leveraging geospatial technologie ... read..

Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood chair high-level meeting over Malviya Nagar fire incident

New Delhi | June 3, 2026 10:24:22 PM IST

Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting over the tragic fire incident at a Malviya Nagar bed-and-breakfast establishment, which resulted in the death of at least 21 people. ... read..

Gujarat government to establish 'Service Commissionerate' to promote services sector

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 3, 2026 10:24:20 PM IST

A significant decision was taken at the State Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today. ... read..

Home Minister Amit Shah to review border security in Tripura; to chair NEC, NESAC meetings during Northeast visit

New Delhi | June 3, 2026 10:24:18 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to embark on a two-day visit to the Northeast beginning Thursday, during which he will review border security and chair key high-level meetings on regional development and space applications. ... read..

Union Cabinet approves scheme for support to NCRPB for replacement of old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR area

New Delhi | June 3, 2026 9:54:31 PM IST

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a two-year scheme aimed at reducing air pollution and promoting cleaner mobility in the Delhi-NCR region. ... read..

'Party will not split': TMC MLA Reyat Sarkar denies rebel talk amid LoP row

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 3, 2026 9:54:29 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Reyat Hossain Sarkar on Wednesday dismissed speculation of a split within the party amid the ongoing internal crisis over the appointment of the Leader of Opposition (LoP), asserting that the legislators continued to stand wit ... read..

Congress believes in development, transparency: Newly-inducted Karnataka ministers outline priorities under CM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 9:54:27 PM IST

Following their official induction into the Karnataka cabinet on Wednesday, the newly appointed ministers pledged their commitment to prioritising the state's development under the leadership of Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. ... read..

Adani Foundation, Anushkaa Foundation partner to support over 10,000 children with clubfoot across five states

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | June 3, 2026 9:54:25 PM IST

More than 10,000 children affected by clubfoot across five states are set to benefit from a new partnership between the Adani Foundation, the social welfare and development arm of the Adani Group, and the Anushkaa Foundation, a specialised non-profit focu ... read..

Uttarakhand: Car plunges into gorge in Tehri Garhwal, SDRF launches search operation

Tehri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) | June 3, 2026 9:54:23 PM IST

An Innova car plunged into a deep gorge and was swept into a river after reportedly losing control in the Devprayag area of Uttarakhand's Tehri Garhwal district, officials said. ... read..

Narcotics bureau seizes over 1 Kg Heroin from passenger at Ujjain Railway Station

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | June 3, 2026 9:54:20 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh Unit, has seized 1.067 kilograms of heroin from a passenger at Ujjain Railway Station and arrested him in connection with its illicit trafficking. ... read..

NIA seeks 90 days more to complete investigation of case against Ukrainians, US nationals under UAPA

New Delhi | June 3, 2026 9:54:16 PM IST

National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed an application seeking extension of period of investigation from 90 days to 180 days in a case against six Ukrainians and one US National under UAPA. ... read..

BK Hariprasad appointed KPCC chief as DK Shivakumar steps down after becoming Karnataka CM

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 9:54:12 PM IST

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Wednesday appointed senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad as the new president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), following the resignation of DK Shivakumar after assuming office as the Chief Mini ... read..

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