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PM Modi to inaugurate GIDC projects worth over Rs 894 cr in Bharuch, Rs 169.3 cr in Valsad on June 5
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 3, 2026 7:24:14 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) projects worth over Rs 1,063 crore in South Gujarat during his visit to the state on June 5, according to a press release. ... read..


"Omar Abdullah conducting floor test:" J-K LoP Sunil Sharma on National Conference MLAs meeting
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 3, 2026 7:24:12 PM IST
Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma on Wednesday criticised the meeting of National Conference (NC) legislators in Srinagar, alleging that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is conducting a floor test to check if his government i ... read..


" Is this called taking an action?": Manoj Jha questions CBSE chief transfer amid re-evaluation row
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 7:24:10 PM IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Wednesday questioned the transfer of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) chief amid the ongoing controversy over alleged irregularities in answer sheet evaluation, asking whether the move amounted to ... read..


ED raids 15 places in 6 states in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams ghee adulteration case, Rs 60 lakh seized
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 6:54:18 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at 15 locations across Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Delhi in connection with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) ghee adulteration fraud case. ... read..


Malviya Nagar Inferno: Delhi Police launch manhunt for owner over gross safety violations, reaches residence of Hotel Flourish Stays co-owner Lovkesh Bajaj
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 6:54:09 PM IST
A devastating fire tore through a bed-and-breakfast establishment in South Delhi's congested Malviya Nagar neighbourhood early Wednesday morning, killing at least 21 people, including 17 foreign nationals, and injuring dozens more. ... read..


West Bengal Cabinet expands subsidised food scheme, approves land transfer to BSF
Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 3, 2026 6:24:52 PM IST
The West Bengal Cabinet on Wednesday took a series of decisions at its first meeting, including the transfer of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for border fencing, expansion of the state's subsidised food programme, enhanced compensation for sewer ... read..


'TMC will break apart if it loses': Dilip Ghosh on MLAs backing Ritabrata Banerjee
Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 3, 2026 6:24:43 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..


PM Modi congratulates Shivakumar on taking oath as Karnataka CM, says Centre will work with state for welfare
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 6:24:41 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated DK Shivakumar on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka and extended his best wishes for his tenure, assuring cooperation from the Central government for the welfare of the people of the stat ... read..


Malviya Nagar hotel fire likely started near ground-floor staircase: source
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 5:54:52 PM IST
Preliminary findings by the Delhi Fire Services suggest that the devastating fire at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, which claimed 21 lives, may have originated near the staircase on the ground floor, with sealed windows allegedly hampering escape route ... read..


Assam CM meets President Droupadi Murmu, seeks guidance for state's development journey
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 5:54:50 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday called on President Droupadi Murmu and briefed her on the state's rapid economic growth and future development roadmap. ... read..


President Murmu condoles loss of lives in Malviya Nagar hotel fire
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 5:54:37 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the fire incident at a hotel in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar area, describing the tragedy as "extremely heartbreaking" and extending condolences to the bereaved families. ... read..


TN: Coimbatore Court grants 3-day police custody of 2 accused in Sulur minor girl murder case
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | June 3, 2026 5:54:35 PM IST
The Coimbatore Court on Wednesday granted three-day police custody of the two accused arrested in connection with the brutal sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Sulur. ... read..


BJP seeks Himachal CM Sukhu's resignation after local body poll results, terms outcome 'semi-final' before Assembly elections
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 3, 2026 5:54:33 PM IST
BJP Chief Spokesperson and MLA Randhir Sharma on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on moral grounds, claiming that the ruling Congress government had lost the confidence of the people following its performance in ... read..


Cabinet approves widening of NH-63 Armoor-Mancherial section under Hybrid Annuity Model
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 5:54:32 PM IST
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the widening of the existing Armoor-Jagtial-Mancherial Section of National Highway (NH)-63 on the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). ... read..


Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra inducted as Minister; Priyank Kharge, MB Patil join Karnataka Cabinet
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 5:54:28 PM IST
A fresh batch of ministers was officially inducted into the New Karnataka cabinet alongside DK Shivakumar after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister and G Parameshwara as the Deputy CM. ... read..


"Inciting hatred after 12 years of state's bifurcation": Andhra CM Naidu backs Pawan Kalyan, slams Telangana leaders
Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 3, 2026 5:24:35 PM IST
Entering the escalating cross-border political row, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday strongly condemned the criticism directed at his Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan by Telangana political leaders, warning that inciting re ... read..


TN: Tiruchendur Temple sees devotee rush drop as summer vacation ends
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | June 3, 2026 5:24:33 PM IST
The Tiruchendur Subramaniya Swamy Temple in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, revered as the second of Lord Murugan's six sacred abodes (Arupadai Veedu) and a major pilgrimage and tourist destination, is witnessing a significant decline in the numbe ... read..


Complaint filed against Pawan Kalyan over "derogatory" remarks on late revolutionary singer Gaddar
Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 3, 2026 5:24:29 PM IST
A formal police complaint has been filed against Janasena Party chief Pawan Kalyan at the LB Nagar Police Station on Wednesday under the Malkajgiri Commissionerate for allegedly making derogatory and defamatory remarks against the late Telangana balladeer ... read..


Cabinet approves Rs 4,415 cr upgrade of 233 km NH-347B in Madhya Pradesh
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 5:24:24 PM IST
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday has approved upgradation of the existing intermediate lane to 2 Lane with Paved Shoulder Standard (125.01 kms) of Hiwarkhedi -Roshni-Ashapur-Rudhy Section ... read..


President Murmu inaugurates national conclave on strengthening tribal development agencies
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 5:24:22 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National conclave on Strengthening of Integrated Tribal Development Agencies and Integrated Tribal Development Projects in New Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..


Andhra CM Naidu unveils Yogandhra-2026; targets 1 crore participants across state
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | June 3, 2026 4:54:43 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday announced Yogandhra-2026, a 14-day statewide yoga campaign, calling yoga "an invaluable way of life gifted by India to the world" and the "best medicine" for stress, anxiety and lifestyle hea ... read..


"Telangana belongs to sons of the soil": KTR retaliates to Pawan Kalyan's 'father's estate' remark
Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 3, 2026 4:54:39 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) hit back sharply at Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party (JSP) chief Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday, asserting that Telangana belongs unequivocally to its four crore residents ... read..


Law should not be taken into one's own hands: Himachal CM Advisor criticises lawyers' protest that disrupted Shimla traffic
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 3, 2026 4:54:37 PM IST
Reacting strongly to the lawyers' protest that disrupted traffic in Shimla on Tuesday, Principal Media Advisor to the Chief Minister, Naresh Chauhan, said that legal experts were expected to uphold the law and resolve issues through dialogue rather than r ... read..


Cabinet approves Rs 8,300 cr coastal highway from Rameshwar to Paradeep in Odisha
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 4:54:36 PM IST
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of a new coastal Highway from Rameshwar to Paradeep on the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) in Odisha under two packages with a combined t ... read..


Congress top brass attends DK Shivakumar's swearing-in as Karnataka Chief Minister
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 4:54:34 PM IST
Senior Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, arrived in Bengaluru on Wednesday to attend the swearing-in ceremony of DK Shivakumar as the 34th Chief Minister of Karnataka. ... read..


"No such issue": C Vijayabaskar brushes off AIADMK exit rumours, but leaves key questions unanswered
Pudukkottai (Tamil Nadu) | June 3, 2026 4:54:32 PM IST
Veteran leader and former state minister C Vijayabaskar on Wednesday strongly dismissed mounting media speculation regarding his potential exit from the AIADMK, terming the rumours baseless. However, a sudden, abrupt end to his press interaction has kept ... read..


17 foreigners among 21 dead in Delhi's Malviya Nagar hotel fire; 8 on ventilator
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 4:54:27 PM IST
Seventeen foreign nationals were among the 21 people killed in the devastating fire at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday, with most of the victims reportedly hailing from Liberia, Nigeria, Mozambique and Bangladesh, officials said. ... read..


Cabinet clears Rs 3,936.05-cr four-lane upgrade for 143-km Khagaria-Purnea highway stretch in Bihar
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 4:54:21 PM IST
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the upgradation of the Khagaria-Purnea Section of NH-31 and NH-231 to the 4-Lane Standard (143. 529 kms) in Bihar on BOT (Toll) Mode at a cost of Rs.3936.05 ... read..


DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka's 34th Chief Minister; G Parameshwara sworn in as Deputy CM
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 4:54:19 PM IST
Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Wednesday took oath as the 34th Chief Minister of Karnataka at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan, marking a significant leadership transition in the state. Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara was also sworn in as the Deputy ... read..


Cabinet approves scheme to reduce air pollution in Delhi-NCR region, promote cleaner mobility
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 4:24:45 PM IST
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a landmark two-year scheme aimed at reducing air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region and promoting cleaner mobility. ... read..


"Completely false": AIADMK's KP Munusamy rubbishes claims of TN CM Vijay seeking meeting with EPS
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 3, 2026 4:24:27 PM IST
Taking a sharp swipe at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, AIADMK Deputy General Secretary KP Munusamy on Wednesday categorically dismissed rumours that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief had sought an appointment with AIADMK General Secretary ... read..


Uttarakhand: CM Dhami pitches strong municipal governance to realize PM Modi's vision of a developed nation
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | June 3, 2026 4:24:25 PM IST
Reaffirming the state's commitment to modernising urban infrastructure and managing rapid tourism growth, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for three development projects worth Rs 29.78 ... read..


"Pradhan shamelessly digging his heels; Why is PM protecting him?": Jairam Ramesh on CBSE's OSM row
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 4:24:18 PM IST
The political firestorm surrounding the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) intensified on Wednesday as Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday sharpened his attacks on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, stating that the minister is " ... read..


NSA invoked against 2 accused in cow slaughter case in Indore's Mhow; two still absconding
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | June 3, 2026 3:54:11 PM IST
Indore district administration has invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against two accused arrested in a cow slaughter case registered in Mhow, while efforts are underway to trace the two remaining accused who are still absconding, a police officer sa ... read..


Ritabrata Banerjee leads TMC rebellion, submits 58 signatures in opposition to party's chosen LoP
Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 3, 2026 3:25:16 PM IST
The internal crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) deepened on Wednesday as a group of rebel MLAs, including expelled party leaders Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha, claimed the backing of 58 legislators in the West Bengal Assembly and rejected t ... read..


Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury suspects implementation of "Eknath Shinde" model in West Bengal amidst TMC's political crisis
Murshidabad (West Bengal) | June 3, 2026 3:24:47 PM IST
Amidst the ongoing political crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday stated that the party is surrendering in front of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..


DK Shivakumar will deliver Congress policies well: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 3:24:43 PM IST
Senior Congress leaders from across the country on Wednesday expressed confidence in Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar's ability to lead Karnataka, with Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu saying that CM-designate DK Shivakumar will continue the policies of ... read..


"Congress not comfortable with praise of Hindu deities": BJP's CR Kesavan slams Tharoor over 'Vande Mataram' remarks
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 3, 2026 3:24:38 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson CR Kesavan on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress MP Shashi Tharoor over his remarks on Vande Mataram, accusing the Congress party of opposing its "full original form" due to "vote bank politics" and dis ... read..


"Guilty will not be spared"': Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Malviya Nagar fire, says probe on for alleged negligence by buildng owner
Malviya Nagar (Delhi) | June 3, 2026 3:24:48 PM IST
Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday said that the police is probing the matter of the Malviya Nagar fire which killed atleast 21 people, saying that the building owner, if found responsible for alleged negligence, will be arrested. The Delhi Pow ... read..


Delhi: Malviya Nagar fire rescue op ends; AAP's Atishi blames BJP for deteriorated fire safety
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 3:24:33 PM IST
The rescue operation mounted after a fire broke out in a restuarant in Malviya Nagar has ended and the fire has been completely extinguished according to Delhi Divisional Officer (DO) Ravinder Singh. 21 people were killed in the fire. ... read..


UP government assigns 60 ministers as district in-charges
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 3, 2026 3:24:24 PM IST
The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a major administrative order assigning district in-charges to 60 ministers, in a move aimed at strengthening governance at the grassroots level and expediting the implementation of development schemes across the sta ... read..


Rahul Gandhi, Kharge remember Karunanidhi on birth anniversary
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 3:24:22 PM IST
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid tribute to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on his birth anniversary, describing him as "a writer, a poet, a thinker" and recalling his lifelong commitment to social justic ... read..


"Wanted to be CM long back": Congress' Ashok Pattan says "caste factors" played role in Chief Minister's selection
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 2:54:50 PM IST
Congress MLA Ashok Pattan on Wednesday expressed disappointment over not being included in the first batch of ministers in the new Karnataka cabinet, while alleging that caste considerations played a role in the Chief Minister's selection process. ... read..


Kejriwal expresses grief over 21 deaths in Malviya Nagar fire, warns of "continuous fire incidents" in Delhi
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 2:54:45 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday expressed grief over the fire tragedy in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, which claimed 21 lives, while also flagging what he described as "continuous fire incidents" in the national capital. ... read..


MP: 144 liters of illegal liquor seized from car parked at govt hospital in Indore
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | June 3, 2026 2:54:43 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh police seized 144 litres of illegal country-made liquor worth around Rs 4.5 lakh from a four-wheeler parked in the parking lot of a superspeciality hospital, part of Maharaja Yeshwantrao (MY) Hospital in Indore district, a police officer sa ... read..


"Will work for development of state": Congress's Eshwar Khandre to take oath as Cabinet Minister
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 2:24:17 PM IST
Congress leader Eshwar Khandre on Wednesday said that he would "work for the development" of the state and to strengthen the party at the grassroots level ahead of his oath as a Cabinet Minister. ... read..


"Extremely heartbreaking": Rahul Gandhi condoles Malviya Nagar fire tragedy
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 2:24:15 PM IST
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed grief over the Malviya Nagar fire tragedy in Delhi that claimed 21 lives, describing the incident as "extremely heartbreaking" and urging Congress workers to assist in relief and re ... read..


No feedback, no monitoring, no deep analysis : Teachers in OSM dry run question CBSE's preparedness
By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | June 3, 2026 4:24:33 PM IST
Teachers who participated in the dry run of the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) Online screening mechanism (OSM) have alleged that the exercise was largely limited to testing server capacity and failed to adequately assess operational challe ... read..


Dasheri mango farmers enthused after PM Modi highlights mango cultivators in Mann Ki Baat
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 3, 2026 2:24:10 PM IST
Dasheri mango farmers in the Majalta area of Udhampur district have expressed happiness and renewed enthusiasm after Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted mango cultivators during the 134th episode of Mann Ki Baat, saying the recognition has boosted th ... read..


AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj attacks Delhi govt over repeated fire tragedies, questions response system after Malviya Nagar blaze kills 21
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 2:24:07 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the state government over the repeated fire incidents in the capital, citing multiple recent tragedies and alleging systemic failures in fire response and acco ... read..


Ladakh L-G VK Saxena lays foundation stone for the first model border village at Chumur under vibrant village program
Leh (Ladakh) | June 3, 2026 2:24:03 PM IST
In a landmark development aimed at strengthening border habitation and improving the quality of life of residents living in remote frontier regions, Ladakh LG, Vinai Kumar Saxena, yesterday laid the foundation stone for the first Model Border Village at C ... read..


AITC dissolves all West Bengal committees, frontal organisations; to undergo introspection, performance review
Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 3, 2026 2:24:00 PM IST
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Wednesday announced the dissolution of all its committees in West Bengal, along with all frontal organisations, as part of a major organisational overhaul aimed at restructuring and strengthening the party. ... read..


Malviya Nagar fire: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for next of kin, Rs 50,000 for injured
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 1:55:02 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia to the victims families, and Rs 50 thousand to the injured in the fire incident in Delhi's Malviya Nagar that claimed 21 lives, while expressing grief for the victims' families. ... read..


G Parameshwara set to take oath as Dy CM alongside DK Shivakumar this evening: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 1:55:00 PM IST
Congress leader and outgoing Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara is set to become the state's Deputy Chief Minister on Wednesday, with outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirming that the senior leader will take oath alongside CM-designate DK Shiva ... read..


"Confidence that you will lead Karnataka successfully": Sonia Gandhi wishes CM-designate DK Shivakumar ahead of swearing in
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 1:54:57 PM IST
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi called Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar on Wednesday and wished him all the best, saying that she has "unwavering confidence that he will lead Karnataka successfully." ... read..


One worker electrocuted, two others injured while installing DMK flagpole in Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu) | June 3, 2026 1:54:47 PM IST
A man was electrocuted, and two others sustained burn injuries while attempting to install a DMK flagpole in Kolivakkam near Kanchipuram on Wednesday as party workers across Tamil Nadu observed the 103rd birth anniversary of former Chief Minister and DMK ... read..


"Prove any state outperformed Telangana under KCR": KTR issues open challenge to BJP, Congress
Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 3, 2026 1:54:44 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) on Wednesday issued a sharp political challenge to the Congress and BJP, asserting that he would quit politics permanently if either party could prove that any state ruled by them has achie ... read..


People jumped from upper floors to escape flames: Eyewitnesses as 21 die, 40 rescued in Malviya Nagar fire tragedy
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 1:54:42 PM IST
At least 21 people lost their lives while more than 40 others were rescued after a massive fire broke out at a hotel-cum-guest house in Delhi's Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday morning, officials said. ... read..


UP: 4 family members found dead in Prayagraj; Police probe foul play, possible family dispute
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | June 3, 2026 1:54:41 PM IST
Four members of a family were found dead under mysterious circumstances in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj district, officials said on Wednesday. Police suspected foul play and were investigating multiple angles, including internal family disputes and possible ... read..


Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh express grief over Malviya Nagar fire as death toll rises to 21; rescue operations continue
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 1:54:30 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the tragic fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, in which 21 people have lost their lives, while rescue and relief operations continue at the site. ... read..


"Congress changed Karnataka CM due to non-performance": JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha slams Congress over Karnataka leadership change
Patna (Bihar) | June 3, 2026 1:54:29 PM IST
Taking a sharp dig at the ruling Congress over the mid-term leadership transition in Karnataka, Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Wednesday said that the party changed its Chief Minister because of non-performance. ... read..


Siddaramaiah thanks Congress leadership after appointment to CWC
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 1:54:27 PM IST
Outgoing Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the Congress leadership after being appointed as a member of the Congress Working Committee (CWC), the party's highest decision-making body, describing the move as a privil ... read..


Delhi: 20 people dead in Malviya Nagar fire, CM Rekha Gupta says she is 'monitoring situation'
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 1:24:37 PM IST
Delhi Police have confirmed the loss of 20 lives in a fire at a restaurant in Malviya Nagar on Wednesday. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami calls for clean, green cities at mayoral committee meeting in Rishikesh
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 3, 2026 1:24:34 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday addressed the 117th Executive Committee Meeting of the All India Council of Mayors, held at Hotel Natraj in Rishikesh. The Chief Minister said that discussions focused on making cities clean, gre ... read..


Patna Police arrest 3 in firing outside Khan Sir's coaching institute
Patna (Bihar) | June 3, 2026 1:24:22 PM IST
Patna Police on Wednesday arrested three individuals, including a coaching institute director, in connection with the firing incident outside Khan Sir's coaching centre in Bihar. ... read..


Assam CM, Union Education Minister discuss roadmap for IIM Guwahati campus
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 12:54:39 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that significant progress has been made towards establishing the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Guwahati following a meeting with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the national capital. ... read..


"He is a capable leader": Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala praises DK Shivakumar ahead of swearing-in
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 12:54:38 PM IST
Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar, Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday said that the incoming leader is capable and will bring prosperous administration to the state. ... read..


"Criminal will be caught, punished": JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on firing outside Khan Sir's coaching institute
Patna (Bihar) | June 3, 2026 12:54:36 PM IST
Following the shooting outside teacher Khan Sir's coaching institute in Patna, Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Wednesday said that the criminal would be caught and "strict action would be taken" against them in the current National Democratic A ... read..


BJP's Prakash Reddy slams Telangana govt over denial of permission for Jana Sena meeting, calls it "politically" motivated
Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 3, 2026 12:54:32 PM IST
BJP spokesperson Prakash Reddy on Wednesday accused the Telangana government of politically denying permission to the Jana Sena Party for a public meeting, alleging that the move reflected fear of public engagement and poor governance. ... read..


Karnataka CM-designate DK Shivakumar meets BJP's BS Yediyurappa ahead of swearing-in, says "Plus 13 ministers to take oath"
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 12:54:18 PM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar on Wednesday met senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa ahead of his swearing-in ceremony, describing the veteran leader as a key contributor to the state's deve ... read..


"INDIA bloc has no strength": UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar calls alliance a failure ahead of meet
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 3, 2026 12:54:15 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the opposition coalition ahead of an upcoming meeting of INDIA bloc, labelling it as a "failure" due to its lack of combined regional influence. ... read..


"59 signature recieved": Rebellion in TMC, anti-Mamata group claims support of majority MLAs
Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 3, 2026 12:24:32 PM IST
The Rebellion appears to be widening within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, with reports suggesting that the ranks of the rebels is growing. Several MLAs have reportedly skipping key organisational meetings, even as the party expelled two of ... read..


14 ministers to take oath in Karnataka Cabinet alongside DK Shivakuma; MB Patil confirms inclusion in list
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 12:24:26 PM IST
As Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar prepares to take oath as Chief Minister later in the day, the Congress party high command has finalised the list of ministers, with a total of 14 ministers set to be sworn in along with him, sources said ... read..


"Our target is 2028 elections": Satish Jarkiholi on formation of new Karnataka Cabinet under DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 12:24:13 PM IST
Former Karnataka minister and Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi on Wednesday said the composition of the new Karnataka cabinet would be decided by the party high command along with Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar and outgoing Chief Minister Siddaram ... read..


"Karnataka will suffer": BJP's Ashok Bajpai claims "factionalism has grown in Congress" ahead of DK Shivakumar's swearing-in
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 12:24:11 PM IST
Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Congress leader DK Shivakumar as Karnataka Chief Minister on Wednesday, BJP MP Ashok Bajpai claimed that "factionalism has grown a lot in the Congress" saying that the state will suffer as the government might not be a ... read..


SC forms expert committee to reassess definition and protection of Aravalli Range
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 12:24:10 PM IST
The Supreme Court has set up a five-member High-Powered Committee to formulate a uniform definition and demarcation of the ecologically sensitive Aravalli Hills and Range for regulating future mining activities. ... read..


New Delhi: 10 die in Malviya Nagar's restaurant fire
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 12:24:08 PM IST
10 people died on Wednesday after a fire broke out at a restaurant in the Malviya Nagar area of the national capital, police said. ... read..


"Karnataka govt failed on all fronts," says CPI MP Sandosh Kumar ahead of Shivakumar swearing-in
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 12:24:06 PM IST
CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar on Wednesday said that the Karnataka government has "failed on all fronts," while commenting on Congress leader DK Shivakumar's swearing-in as Chief Minister, and alleged that a change in leadership would not improve governance in t ... read..


Fire breaks out at restaurant in Malviya Nagar, 11 rescued
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 11:54:42 AM IST
Fire broke out at a restaurant in Malviya Nagar area of the national capital on Wednesday, where 11 people were rescued by the personnel of the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), officials said. ... read..


Delhi: Complainant turns out to be mastermind in Rs 54.5 lakh robbery; 6 arrested
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 11:54:40 AM IST
Delhi Police North District on Wednesday cracked a purported robbery case involving 54.5 lakh registered at Lahori Gate Police Station, revealing that the complainant himself was the mastermind behind the conspiracy. ... read..


DK Shivakumar greets supporters gathered outside his Bengaluru residence ahead of oath-taking as Karnataka CM
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 11:54:36 AM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar on Wednesday greeted a large number of supporters gathered outside his residence in Bengaluru ahead of his swearing-in ceremony as Chief Minister today at 4 pm at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru. ... read..


G Parameshwara meets CM-designate DK Shivakumar ahead of swearing-in
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 11:54:33 AM IST
Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara on Wednesday met with Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar at his residence. ... read..


DMK chief MK Stalin pays homage to former CM of Tamil Nadu M Karunanidhi on birth anniversary
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 3, 2026 11:54:31 AM IST
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Wednesday paid floral tributes to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and his father, M Karunanidhi, on his birth anniversary at the Kalaignar Karunanidhi statue located at the Omandurar Government Estat ... read..


Owaisi alleges nearly 6.5 crore deletions in SIR; claims exclusions target Muslims, questions proposed committee on 'illegal immigrants'
Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 3, 2026 11:54:27 AM IST
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Union government over alleged large-scale exclusions from electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, claimi ... read..


CBSE clarifies students can use UPI, cards, net banking for re-evaluation payments; nearly 40,000 applications completed
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 11:54:26 AM IST
Amid reports that students were facing difficulties making payments on the Verification and Re-evaluation portal without accounts in State Bank of India (SBI), Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, or Indian Bank, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on ... read..


Opposition walks out of Keralam Assembly after Pinarayi Vijayan accuses UDF government of ignoring transfer norms
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 3, 2026 11:54:24 AM IST
The Opposition staged a walkout from the Keralam Assembly on Wednesday after Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan accused the government of disregarding long-standing procedures governing employee transfers. ... read..


"Got his tattoo 3 months back...dream about to come true": CM-designate DK Shivakumar's fan travels from Yadgir to attend oath-taking ceremony
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 11:24:29 AM IST
A fan of Karnataka Chief Minister designate DK Shivakumar, Ramesh, who has tattooed a portrait of the Congress leader on his arm, has travelled especially from Yadgir to see the leader on the occassion of his oath-taking ceremony. ... read..


'Is the country's gold being sold?': Arvind Kejriwal questions centre for falling Rupee
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 11:24:24 AM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday questioned the Centre over the alleged offloading of some of India's gold reserve to protect the country's foreign-currency assets after the rupee continued to depreciate against US doll ... read..


TS Singh Deo flags "worrisome situation" ahead of INDIA bloc meet; says talks likely on Centre's handling of exams, border security
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | June 3, 2026 11:24:23 AM IST
Congress leader TS Singh Deo on Wednesday said that the "situation emerging in the country is worrisome" and expressed concern over the economic condition and governance ahead of the INDIA alliance meeting scheduled in New Delhi on June 8. ... read..


Manipur: Security forces recover cache of arms and ammo in Thoubal, two active cadres arrested
Imphal (Manipur) | June 3, 2026 11:24:16 AM IST
Security forces recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from Thoubal district and arrested two active cadres of proscribed insurgent outfits in separate operations across Manipur, police said on Tuesday. ... read..


"Very confident about his leadership": Congress MP Anto Antony ahead of DK Shivakumar's swearing-in ceremony
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 11:24:14 AM IST
Congress MP Anto Antony on Tuesday arrived in Bengaluru to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and described the occasion as a proud moment for the party. ... read..


Ahmedabad Police conduct massive crackdown against alleged illegal Bangladeshis, 290 detained
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | June 3, 2026 11:24:13 AM IST
The Ahmedabad Police and the Crime Branch on Wednesday launched a joint crackdown operation against alleged illegal Bangladeshis across various areas of Ahmedabad, including Chandola, Gulabnagar, and Khodiyarnagar, officials said. "In a major late-night c ... read..


West Asia conflict begins impacting orthodox tea exports: Guwahati Tea Auction Centre Secretary Dinesh Bihani
Guwahati (Assam) | June 3, 2026 11:24:08 AM IST
The ongoing conflict in West Asia is beginning to affect India's orthodox tea exporters, facing declining demand, rising insurance costs and uncertainty over payments, according to Dinesh Bihani, Secretary of the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC). ... read..


TMC writes to West Bengal Assembly Speaker, seeks recognition of Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as LoP
Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 3, 2026 11:24:06 AM IST
All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Wednesday wrote to West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose and sought recognition of party leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as the Leader of Opposition, citing established legislative precedent and past practices ... read..


Jairam Ramesh flags "ecological havoc" of Great Nicobar project, cites EIA gaps in letter to Environment minister
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 10:54:51 AM IST
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday continued to raise strong objections to the Great Nicobar Island mega infrastructure project, warning that "ecological havoc is assured" and accusing the government of bypassing comprehensive environmental assess ... read..


"He will be voice of social justice": Former Karnataka Minister HK Patil welcomes Siddaramaiah to CWC
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 3, 2026 10:54:46 AM IST
Former Karnataka Minister H K Patil on Wednesday welcomed Siddaramaiah into the Congress Working Committee (CWC), saying that he will be a "voice of social justice".He also said that the Congress party high command has finalised the names for the new stat ... read..


Rahul Gandhi leaves for Bengaluru to attend DK Shivakumar's oath-taking ceremony
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 10:25:31 AM IST
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday left from the IGI airport in the national capital for Bengaluru, to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar. ... read..


CM Yogi Adityanath addresses public grievances at Gorakhpur Janta Darshan
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | June 3, 2026 10:25:29 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday addressed public grievances during 'Janta Darshan' in Gorakhpur Temple premises. ... read..


"Blame small fish, protect big fish": Kapil Sibal slams Centre over CBSE OSM row after officials transferred; demands CBI, ED probe
New Delhi | June 3, 2026 10:25:26 AM IST
Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Wednesday sharply criticised the Centre over the ongoing controversy surrounding the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, questioning accountability after top offic ... read..


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