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Lucknow Fire Tragedy: LDA to seal coaching centre at 4 PM today over safety, building violations
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 24, 2026 1:26:57 PM IST
In the wake of the tragic fire incident in Lucknow's Aliganj area that claimed 15 lives, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has ordered the sealing of one coaching centre, which is part of a chain, with officials confirming that the institute will be ... read..


"Stabbing people's faith": Pawan Khera slams MP CM Mohan Yadav over alleged land scam in Ujjain
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 1:26:55 PM IST
Chairperson of Congress Media and Publicity department, Pawan Khera, on Wednesday slammed Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and the BJP over the alleged land scam in Ujjain, claiming a conflict of interest in his family purchasing the land in the ... read..


"No negligence will be tolerated": Telangana CM Revanth Reddy warns leaders to stay vigilant against voter deletions during SIR
Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 24, 2026 1:26:49 PM IST
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday instructed ministers, MLAs, MPs, and constituency in-charges to remain vigilant amid reports of the possible deletion of genuine voters' names from electoral rolls during the state's Special Intensive Re ... read..


West Bengal's Amta bomb blast case: NIA arrests two prime accused
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 1:26:44 PM IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two prime accused in connection with the 2022 West Bengal Amta bomb blast that killed one of the makers and left three injured. ... read..


Delhi Minister Sirsa calls for Punjab CM Mann's arrest, slams "silence" over alleged desecration of guru photos
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 12:56:38 PM IST
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday called for Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's arrest, raising strong objections over a purported video allegedly showing the desecration of Sikh Guru photos, claiming that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant ... read..


Keralam: LDF MLAs walk out of Assembly amid PM SHRI row, Vijayan says UDF made "shameful surrender" to Centre
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 24, 2026 12:56:26 PM IST
Opposition MLAs in Keralam staged a walkout from the Assembly on Wednesday in protest against the Speaker's decision to disallow the adjournment motion notice seeking discussion on the implementation of the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme in ... read..


Maharashtra: Trans-Harbour rail services resume after track damage; total 24 trains cancelled due to downpour
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 24, 2026 12:56:21 PM IST
Train movement on the Trans-Harbour line was resumed on Wednesday morning following a brief operational snag caused by soil erosion beneath the tracks due to the recent downpour in the city. The rains, happening in spells since Tuesday evening, have resul ... read..


"Clinging to his chair": Kharge attacks Dharmendra Pradhan's recent remarks against NEET paper leak protests
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 12:56:16 PM IST
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over his reported remarks on student protests against the NEET paper leak issue, accusing the Centre of ruining the future of million ... read..


Kerala HC declares Thiruvananthapuram councillors' oaths invalid, orders fresh swearing-in
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 24, 2026 12:56:05 PM IST
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday declared invalid the oaths taken by several councillors of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation after finding that they had sworn in the names of various deities and political movements instead of following the prescribed ... read..


Assam Government on high alert following heavy rainfall, flash floods in Arunachal Pradesh
Dispur (Assam) | June 24, 2026 12:55:58 PM IST
The Government of Assam is closely monitoring the evolving situation arising out of extremely heavy rainfall and flash floods reported in Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh, which are expected to have downstream impacts on several districts of ... read..


TVK govt "rehashed duplicate" of DMK, disrespecting Hindu sentiments: BJP's CR Kesavan
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 12:26:45 PM IST
BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Tamil Nadu- led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, alleging that it is "mirroring" the previous DMK regime in allegedly disrespecting Hindu sentiments. ... read..


Congress's Ghulam Ahmad Mir welcomes parliamentary panel's J-K visit as "goodwill gesture"
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 24, 2026 12:26:42 PM IST
Congress General Secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Wednesday welcomed the visit of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs to Jammu and Kashmir, describing it as a goodwill gesture that would help promote peace and tourism in the region. ... read..


"Entire Hyderabad Metro takeover, Phase II planning made a joke; people tired of blame games": BRS's Ravula Sridhar Reddy slams Congress, BJP
Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 24, 2026 12:26:37 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on both the state and the Centre over issues related to the Hyderabad Metro Rail takeover and Phase-II planning, asserting that the people of Telangana are tired ... read..


"LDF surrendered Keralam's right to withdraw PM SHRI scheme": State Education Minister N Samsudheen
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 24, 2026 12:26:30 PM IST
Keralam Education Minister N Samsudheen on Wednesday slammed the Left Democratic Alliance (LDF), stating that the previous government signed an MoU with the Centre, surrendering the state's right to withdraw the PM SHRI scheme. ... read..


They will clear their name by trapping small people: SP MP Rajeev Rai slams UP govt over Ram Mandir donation row
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 12:26:25 PM IST
Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai on Wednesday alleged irregularities in connection with the purported Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case and demanded a broader probe into the matter. ... read..


Keralam CM Satheesan writes to Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry govts seeking anti-drug cooperation amid 'Operation Toofan'
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 24, 2026 11:56:22 AM IST
Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan has called for strengthened inter-state coordination to combat drug trafficking networks, stressing the need for joint action with neighbouring states, while also continuing the statewide crackdown amid 'Operation Toofa ... read..


Worried about "own secrets getting exposed": UP Minister Rajbhar questions Akhilesh Yadav's swipe at Mohan Yadav amidst Ujjain 'land scam' row
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 24, 2026 11:56:13 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Wednesday hit back at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over swipe at Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav over recent 'land scam' allegations against him. ... read..


Haryana: Two held for allegedly fabricating report on viral video linked to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
Gurugram (Haryana) | June 24, 2026 11:28:12 AM IST
Gurugram Police have apprehended two accused for allegedly fabricating the forensic report in the viral video case allegedly linked to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Gurugram Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Crime, Naveen Sharma said. ... read..


"Sooner this party ends, the better": Dilip Ghosh slams TMC amid internal power struggle, says EC 'will decide' on factions
Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 24, 2026 11:28:07 AM IST
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday took a jibe at the Trinamool Congress (TMC), saying that "sooner the party ends, it is better", while the party undergoes an internal turmoil, even as rebel-MLA chosen West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Rita ... read..


Tigress spotted in Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve after 8 years, new entry in Tiger Census 2026 records
Gariyaband (Chhattisgarh) | June 24, 2026 11:28:03 AM IST
A tigress has been spotted in the Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh after a gap of eight years, adding yet another tally to the ongoing All India Tiger Census 2026, officials said. ... read..


J-K: Shia Muslims gather in large numbers for 8th Muharram procession in Srinagar
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 24, 2026 11:28:01 AM IST
A large number of Shia Muslims gathered on the streets of Srinagar on Wednesday to participate in the 8th Muharram procession. ... read..


Aaditya Thackeray accuses BJP of "draining" BMC funds as Mumbai faces severe waterlogging due to heavy downpour
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 24, 2026 11:27:59 AM IST
Amidst the recent downpour in Mumbai, which led to heavy waterlogging across the city, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday termed the situation a "reminder" for the government to focus on governance rather than engaging in "dirty politics". ... read..


Lucknow fire tragedy: "Most victims discharged after first aid," says KGMU spokesperson
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 24, 2026 11:27:54 AM IST
Following a recent tragic fire in a three-storey building in Lucknow's Aliganj area that claimed 15 lives, the King George's Medical University (KGMU) spokesperson on Wednesday provided an update on the condition of injured, saying that most of the victim ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Sudden at match factory near Kazhugumalai destroys machinery, materials worth ?1 crore
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | June 24, 2026 11:27:52 AM IST
A major fire erupted at the match factory located near Kazhugumalai on the Kayathar road in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district, destroying machinery and raw materials worth over ?1 crore, officials informed on Wednesday. ... read..


"Modinomics is appeasement of US, capitulation to China": Jairam Ramesh slams Centre over shift in India's trade balance
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 11:27:45 AM IST
As India and the United States enter the final stages of the trade agreement talks, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday slammed the Centre for a fall trade surplus with the US and a rise in trade deficit with China. ... read..


Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya flags city's infra woes; highlights metro disruption, road potholes to corner state govt
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 24, 2026 10:56:47 AM IST
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya launched a sharp attack on the Karnataka government on Wednesday highlighting instances faced by citizens due to the city's infrastructure issues. Surya first flagged a reported disruption on the Bengaluru Metro, claiming that there ... read..


Delhi govt to protect the health of 2.70 lakh construction workers and their families in the capital
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 10:56:41 AM IST
The Delhi Government has taken a significant step towards safeguarding the health of workers and their families in the national capital, an official release said. ... read..


Delhi CM orders corruption probe against health officials over medicine procurement allegations
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 10:56:20 AM IST
The Delhi Government has initiated an action under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, regarding alleged financial and administrative irregularities in the procurement of medicines, surgical supplies, and medical equipment through the H ... read..


Govt "looting in name of Ram" like Ghazni looted Somnath: Bhupesh Baghel blasts Centre over Ram Mandir donation row
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | June 24, 2026 10:56:11 AM IST
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has criticised the Centre regarding the recent Ram Mandir donation controversy, accusing the government of "looting" people in the name of Lord Ram. ... read..


BJP worker, local club secretary murdered in Tripura; two arrested, tension erupts in village
Agartala (Tripura) | June 24, 2026 11:56:07 AM IST
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and local club secretary was allegedly brutally murdered in West Tripura district, triggering widespread public outrage and retaliatory violence in the area, police said on Tuesday. ... read..


"First-world tech talent, third-world governance": Tejasvi Surya slams Karnataka govt over Bengaluru Metro disruption
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 24, 2026 10:25:51 AM IST
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya launched a sharp attack on the Karnataka government on Wednesday after a reported disruption on the Bengaluru Metro, claiming that there is a stark contrast between the city's workforce and its administrative failures. ... read..


ED raids in Delhi linked to 3,000 kg Mundra port drug seizure case
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 10:25:50 AM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at five locations in Delhi as part of its ongoing probe into a money laundering investigation in connection with the nearly 3,000 kg Mundra port drug seizure case. ... read..


Bihar police registers FIR against Jagdishpur DSP, Shahpur SHO in Bharat Tiwari alleged encounter case
Bhojpur (Bihar) | June 24, 2026 10:25:43 AM IST
The Bihar Police have registered an FIR against Jagdishpur DSP, the Shahpur Station House Officer (SHO), and other assisting police personnel in the alleged encounter of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari. ... read..


Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya flags city's infra woes; highlights metro disruption road collapse to corner state govt
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 24, 2026 10:25:40 AM IST
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya launched a sharp attack on the Karnataka government on Wednesday highlighting instances faced by citizens due to the city's infrastructure issues. Surya first flagged a reported disruption on the Bengaluru Metro, claiming that there ... read..


Tamil Nadu DGP orders 'Public Grievance Day' twice a week for faster redressal of complaints
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 24, 2026 10:25:38 AM IST
In a significant step to ensure effective redressal and enhance public access to policing services, the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) and Head of Police Force has ordered that every Wednesday and Saturday between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm shall b ... read..


Delhi Minister Ashish Sood initiates strict measures against illegal electricity connections
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 10:25:35 AM IST
Under the direct instructions of Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood, a major crackdown on electricity theft has been launched across the national capital. ... read..


"Ladna hai gaddaron ke khilaaf": Sanjay Raut's peotic jibe at six rebel MPs after switch to Shiv Sena
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 24, 2026 10:25:29 AM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday called for a "fight against traitors of Maharashtra" after six party MPs switched to the Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. ... read..


Mumbai Police arrest wanted accused after 20 years in 2006 cheating case
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 24, 2026 9:56:10 AM IST
In a major breakthrough, the Mumbai police have arrested a wanted accused who had been absconding since 2006 in a cheating and forgery case, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..


"Imposing vegetarianism": TMC's Derek O'Brien targets BJP over Bengal mid-day meal
IKolkata (West Bengal) | June 24, 2026 9:56:02 AM IST
Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien on Wednesday criticised the BJP over reports suggesting eggs could be removed from the mid-day meal menu in West Bengal schools, alleging that such a move would deprive children of nutrition. ... read..


11 low-risk contacts discharged from Nipah surveillance; 15 more Shigella cases reported in Keralam
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 24, 2026 9:56:01 AM IST
Eleven individuals in the low-risk category have been cleared from surveillance in Keralam after completing the mandatory 21-day observation period following contact with a Nipah virus patient. ... read..


"Appealed for receipt of donated silver": Castles Group of Companies chairman expresses concern over Ram Temple donation embezzlement case
Leh (Ladakh) | June 24, 2026 9:55:59 AM IST
Chairman and Managing Director of Castles Group of Companies, Raju V Manwani, expressed concern over the 200 silver bricks donated to the Ayodhya Ram Temple on behalf of the Sindhi community, amid allegations of embezzlement of donations. ... read..


Akhilesh Yadav alleges "BJP conspiracy" behind land scam allegations against MP CM Mohan Yadav, says party wants leadership change
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 24, 2026 9:55:57 AM IST
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has alleged an effort within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to change Chief Ministers of certain states ruled by the party, saying that allegations of mass land acquisition by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan ... read..


London Court orders Nirav Modi to pay over $10.7 million to Bank of India in loan recovery case
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 9:55:47 AM IST
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who has been lodged in a London prison since 2019, has suffered a major legal setback after the London Circuit Commercial Court ordered him to pay more than USD 10.7 million (over ?100 crore) to Bank of India in connection ... read..


"Inspecting coaching centres, libraries, hotels": Sitapur SDM after Lucknow fire incident
Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh) | June 24, 2026 9:55:44 AM IST
In the wake of the tragic fire incident in Lucknow's Aliganj area that claimed 15 lives, authorities in Sitapur have intensified inspection drives across coaching centres, libraries, hotels and restaurants to check fire safety compliance and structural co ... read..


J-K: Security forces conduct mock drill on NH-44 in Ramban ahead of Shri Amarnath Yatra in Ramban
Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 24, 2026 9:26:23 AM IST
In view of the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2026, a joint mock drill involving security forces and disaster management agencies was conducted at the Yatra Langar sites of Chanderkote and Mehaar along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-4 ... read..


YSRCP vows to defend CRDA farmers' rights, opposes forced land pooling
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | June 24, 2026 9:26:19 AM IST
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) CRDA Farmers Protection Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the rights and interests of farmers in the Capital Region and resolved to intensify legal, political and public efforts to protect them. ... read..


Assam Excise Department busts alleged illegal liquor network in Chirang district, recovers 126 bags of empty bottles
Guwahati (Assam) | June 24, 2026 9:26:07 AM IST
Acting on intelligence input, a joint enforcement team, consisting of Guwahati Excise Intelligence Bureau (EIB) alongwith Bongaigaon and Chirang Excise teams, successfully busted a sophisticated, illegal liquor manufacturing network in Assam's Chirang dis ... read..


Heavy rain lashes Mumbai; IMD issues orange alert, Andheri Subway shut due to waterlogging
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 24, 2026 9:26:02 AM IST
Heavy rain lashed Mumbai through the night, leading to widespread waterlogging in several low-lying areas of the city, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD)issued an Orange Alert for Mumbai and adjoining districts. ... read..


MCD LoP Ankush Narang writes to Mayor seeking House discussion on building collapses, fire incidents
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 8:55:50 AM IST
Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi), Ankush Narang, launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming that it is responsible for the series of building collapse ... read..


Parliament Public Accounts Committee to examine recent CAG reports today
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 8:55:48 AM IST
The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by Congress MP K C Venugopal, will meet at 11:00 am on Wednesday at the Parliament House Annexe (PHA) to examine issues highlighted in recent Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) reports. ... read..


Parliamentary panel to review role of Indian Army in ensuring defence of country today
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 8:55:47 AM IST
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence will hold a meeting on 'Role of Indian Army in ensuring defence of the Country' at 3:00 pm on Wednesday in the Parliament House Annexe (PHA) in New Delhi. ... read..


Gunshots fired outside Pune steel firm after extortion call claiming 'Arju Bishnoi' link
Pune (Maharashtra) | June 24, 2026 8:55:42 AM IST
Two motorcycle-borne men allegedly fired four rounds in the air near a steel godown at Mantarwadi area of Pune City off the Pune-Saswad Road, in an apparent bid to terrorise the businessman after an extortion demand. ... read..


Andhra Pradesh: CM Naidu to inaugurate gold mining project at Jonnagiri
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | June 24, 2026 8:55:40 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate the gold mining project at Jonnagiri in Tuggali Mandal of Kurnool district on Wednesday, marking a key milestone in the state's push to expand its mining and industrial footprint. ... read..


Lucknow coaching centre fire: LDA issues notice to building owners, warns of bulldozer action
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 24, 2026 8:55:33 AM IST
The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has issued a notice to the owners of a building in the Aliganj area of Lucknow where a massive fire had broken out on June 22, killing 15 people, officials said. ... read..


Delhi: Fire breaks out in slums near Udyog Bhawan, no casualties reported
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 8:26:13 AM IST
A major fire broke out in a slum cluster near the Udyog Bhawan area in the national capital on Wednesday morning, triggering a swift response from the Delhi Fire Services. ... read..


Mumbai rains trigger severe waterlogging; Andheri subway shut, BMC issues safety warning
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 24, 2026 8:26:10 AM IST
Heavy rainfall continued to lash several parts of Mumbai on Tuesday night, leading to severe waterlogging in low-lying areas and the temporary closure of an underpass in Andheri, civic officials said. ... read..


Delhi mayor Pravesh Wahi reviews monsoon preparedness, waterlogging mitigation measures
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 8:26:05 AM IST
Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi has chaired a high-level inter-departmental review meeting at the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Headquarters to assess preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season and ensure effective measures to prevent waterlogging acros ... read..


Centre sanctions Rs 2355 crore for Uttarakhand under SASCI scheme
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 24, 2026 8:26:02 AM IST
The Government of India has approved a total of Rs 2,355 crore for Uttarakhand under the "Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)" scheme, the release said. ... read..


"Country's politics has become rotten": Congress' Vijay Wadettiwar on Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs joining Shinde camp
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 24, 2026 7:26:26 AM IST
Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar criticised the recent political developments in Maharashtra following the defection of six Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, saying such developments were sending a wrong message to the public ... read..


Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah discusses key issues with Parliamentary panel led by Shashi Tharoor
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 24, 2026 7:26:23 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday met members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, currently on a four-day study visit to the Union Territory. ... read..


Delhi: Fire breaks out in slums near Udyog Bhawan, brought under control; 20 tenders deployed
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 6:56:10 AM IST
A fire broke out in labour slums near Udyog Bhawan in Delhi on Wednesday after an electric panel caught fire and the flames spread to temporary structures, officials said. ... read..


"Public is watching": TMC's Kunal Ghosh slams rebel faction claiming "real" party tag
Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 24, 2026 6:56:05 AM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh hit out at the rebel faction led by West Bengal Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, saying the public was watching leaders who had been elected on the party's mandate now claiming to represent the "real" Tr ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: LDA to initiate demolition action against building linked to Lucknow fire tragedy
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 24, 2026 5:56:01 AM IST
The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has initiated demolition proceedings against the building involved in the Aliganj coaching centre fire incident that claimed 15 lives, stating that commercial activities were being carried out on premises approved f ... read..


Congress names 28 leaders for 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' press conferences across country on June 25
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 4:25:54 AM IST
The Congress on Tuesday announced that 28 senior leaders will address "Chhatron Ki Goonj" press conferences across the country on June 25 as part of a nationwide campaign focused on issues concerning students and the education sector. ... read..


Tripura's traditional Sarinda receives GI Tag, CM Manik Saha hails cultural milestone
Agartala (Tripura) | June 24, 2026 4:25:52 AM IST
Tripura has added another feather to its cap with the traditional 'Tripura Sarinda', a unique indigenous string musical instrument, receiving the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag, a development hailed by Chief Minister Manik Saha as a proud mo ... read..


NCC Mount Deo Tibba expedition team rescues critically injured British cinematographer in daring high-altitude operation
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | June 24, 2026 3:55:52 AM IST
In an extraordinary display of courage, leadership, professionalism, and seamless inter-agency coordination, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mount Deo Tibba Expedition Team, in close cooperation with the Indian Air Force (IAF), successfully rescued and eva ... read..


"We are the Trinamool Congress, no question of claiming party symbol": Ritabrata Banerjee amid internal rift
Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 24, 2026 11:27:48 AM IST
West Bengal Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee on Tuesday said that there is no question of any dispute over the party symbol, asserting that "we are the Trinamool Congress" amid an internal rift in the party following the formation of a new leadersh ... read..


Tripura signs landmark tripartite MoU with NDDB to strengthen dairy cooperative sector
Agartala (Tripura) | June 24, 2026 3:55:49 AM IST
In a major boost to Tripura's dairy sector, a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Monday between the State Animal Resources Development Department (ARDD), the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), and the Gomati Co-operative Milk ... read..


"No need to panic": Jharkhand Health Minister after stampede-like situation at Jharkhand T20 League final leaves several injured
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | June 24, 2026 3:55:47 AM IST
Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari on Tuesday said there was "no need to panic" after a stampede-like situation at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi during the final match of the Jharkhand Premier League (JPL) left several people injured. ... read..


People will no longer need to apply separately for mutation in Haryana: Chief Minister Saini
New Delhi | June 24, 2026 2:56:17 AM IST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday launched the Auto Mutation System and Paperless Registration 2.0, saying it is another historic step towards good governance, transparency and digital administration in the state. ... read..


Tripura Cabinet bars AGMC-GBP doctors from private Practice; CM Manik Saha-led govt announces major healthcare reform
Agartala (Tripura) | June 24, 2026 2:25:36 AM IST
In a significant healthcare reform initiative, the Tripura government under the leadership of Chief Minister Manik Saha has decided to prohibit doctors and medical officers serving at Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP ... read..


"If she didn't want to get married, she could have simply refused": Distraught parents of Pune man seek strictest punishment in murder case
Pune (Maharashtra) | June 24, 2026 2:25:34 AM IST
Distraught and tearful parents of Ketan Vishal Agarwal who was "pushed to death" at Lohagad Fort have demanded strictest punishment to the accused with mother of the victim demanding death sentence to those involved. ... read..


Himachal declares HRTC essential service under ESMA ahead of June 25 strike
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 24, 2026 1:25:37 AM IST
The Himachal Pradesh government has declared the services of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) as an Essential Service under the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) amid a proposed strike call by the corporation's drivers and conductors ... read..


Assam Cabinet approves Rs 9.75 crore VRS for tea corporation staff, new rules for homestay registration
Guwahati (Assam) | June 23, 2026 11:55:56 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the state cabinet has approved Rs 9.75 crore for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) of Assam Tea Corporation Ltd executives. He said the cabinet also cleared rules for homestay registration throu ... read..


"Don't play politics with tragedy": UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak hits back at Akhilesh Yadav over Lucknow fire
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 23, 2026 11:55:54 PM IST
Amidst the mourning and rescue operations following the devastating fire at a commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area, which claimed 15 lives on Monday, a sharp political confrontation has erupted between the ruling BJP and the opposition Samajwadi ... read..


Shiv Sena and TMC face major splits as defections trigger political storm; leaders trade charges across party lines
New Delhi | June 23, 2026 11:55:51 PM IST
The political landscape witnessed fresh turbulence on Tuesday as two major Opposition parties -- Shiv Sena (UBT) in Maharashtra and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal -- grappled with dramatic internal splits. While ruling alliances hailed the de ... read..


Supreme Court judge-led committee should probe Ram Mandir donation row: BK Hariprasad
New Delhi | June 23, 2026 11:55:45 PM IST
Karnataka Congress chief BK Hariprasad on Tuesday alleged that the BJP has "no respect for any religious commitments" and demanded a probe by a committee led by a sitting Supreme Court judge into the Ram Mandir donation row. ... read..


Lucknow like incident could occur in Jaipur too, immediate fire safety audit of coaching institutes must: Gehlot write to CM Sharma
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | June 23, 2026 11:55:43 PM IST
Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday urged the state government to order "immediate fire safety and structural audits of coaching institutes" in the city following the Lucknow fire incident in which 15 students loss ... read..


Himachal government strengthening rural economy, boosting farmers' income: Chief Minister Sukhu
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 23, 2026 11:55:41 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said the state government is focusing on strengthening the rural economy and enhancing the income of farmers through various initiatives, including support for natural farming and horticulture dev ... read..


"Padma Awards celebrate exceptional service and dedication": PM Modi
New Delhi | June 23, 2026 11:26:28 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that life journeys of Padma Awardees inspire countless citizens and remind everyone of the "power of hard work and service." ... read..


Delhi: Mehrauli rape-murder accused injured in police encounter while attempting escape
New Delhi | June 23, 2026 11:26:25 PM IST
The investigation into the horrific rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in South Delhi's Mehrauli area took a dramatic turn on Tuesday evening when the prime suspect was injured in an encounter with Delhi Police. ... read..


"Uniform Civil Code should be discussed on merits," says Aaditya Thackeray; Eknath Shinde backs "one law for entire country"
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 23, 2026 11:26:19 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) should be discussed based on its merits, while also raising broader questions on uniformity across governance systems. ... read..


KC Venugopal accuses Centre of selective probe, targets MP CM Mohan Yadav over land scam allegations
New Delhi | June 23, 2026 11:26:13 PM IST
Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Tuesday accused the BJP-led Centre of misusing investigative agencies to target Opposition leaders while ignoring alleged corruption cases involving ruling party leaders, including Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister M ... read..


Pratibha Singh urges Congress to carry forward Virbhadra Singh's vision
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 23, 2026 11:26:07 PM IST
Former Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) chief Pratibha Singh on Tuesday said the Congress must adopt and carry forward the vision and ideals of six-time Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh to strengthen the party and continue its foc ... read..


Wrestler Sagar Dhankar murder case: Court grants 3 days' interim bail to accused to take care of ailing grandmother
New Delhi | June 23, 2026 11:26:00 PM IST
Rohini District Court has granted three days' interim bail to Mohit alias Bholi, an accused in the 2021 kidnapping and murder case of junior wrestler Sagar Dhankar, to enable him to take care of his ailing grandmother and facilitate her medical treatment. ... read..


"Betrayal of mandate": Congress MLA Amin Patel slams defection of UBT MPs, asks them to resign
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 23, 2026 11:25:58 PM IST
Senior Congress leader and MLA Amin Patel on Tuesday condemned the defection of six Lok Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, labelling it a direct violation of the de ... read..


Urni bridge collapse caused by overloaded vehicle, not technical failure; Himachal Minister Jagat Singh Negi
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 23, 2026 11:25:56 PM IST
The Revenue and Horticulture Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jagat Singh Negi on Tuesday said the collapse of the Bailey bridge in the Urni area of Kinnaur district was caused by an overloaded vehicle and not due to any technical or material defect. ... read..


Mekedatu project will collect excess water, urge Karnataka and Tamil Nadu CMs to engage in constructive consultation: Tejasvi Surya
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 23, 2026 11:25:52 PM IST
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya has said that the primary objective behind the Mekedatu Reservoir project is to collect excess water that would otherwise flow into the sea and utilize it in a judicious manner. ... read..


"Does he have enough understanding to grasp Rahul Gandhi's point?": Salman Khurshid slams Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET remarks
New Delhi | June 23, 2026 10:55:54 PM IST
Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over his remarks targeting Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in connection with the ongoing NEET and CBSE controversy. ... read..


Delhi govt to extend rehabilitation benefits to all eligible JJ cluster residents settled till Jan 1, 2025: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi | June 23, 2026 10:55:52 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that residents of all eligible slum clusters established in the national capital up to January 1, 2025, will be entitled to rehabilitation benefits, a move she said would pave the way for permanent hou ... read..


Ethanol blending programme scientifically validated, closely monitored by Govt amid social media misinformation: Petroleum Ministry
New Delhi | June 23, 2026 10:55:46 PM IST
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Tuesday reiterated that the Ethanol Blending Programme is scientifically validated and continuously monitored by the government, following concerns over misleading and unsubstantiated claims being circulated on ... read..


UP BJP likely to announce new state team within 1-2 days
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 23, 2026 10:25:54 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has finalised its new organisational team for Uttar Pradesh, with an official announcement expected in the next one to two days, according to party sources. ... read..


Pinarayi Vijayan accuses UDF Government of pushing neoliberal privatisation agenda, says "budget marks retreat for Keralam"
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 23, 2026 10:25:53 PM IST
Leader of Opposition in the Keralam Assembly and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday accused the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government of pursuing a neoliberal privatization agenda, alleging that its White Paper and first Sta ... read..


Delimitation must not compromise democratic integrity: Salman Khurshid warns against "gerrymandering"
New Delhi | June 23, 2026 10:25:46 PM IST
Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Tuesday warned against the current approach to delimitation, arguing that any "flawed" exercise risks undermining the fundamental principles of Indian democracy. ... read..


CM Yogi Adityanath to pitch Uttar Pradesh as "GCC Powerhouse" in Bengaluru Investor Roadshow
Lucknow(Uttar Pradesh) | June 23, 2026 9:55:53 PM IST
An Investor Roadshow under the Uttar Pradesh Global Growth Dialogue 2026 will be held in Bengaluru on Wednesday, aimed at showcasing the state's investment potential and attracting leading industrialists. ... read..


ED raids Rajesh Exports over Rs 3,000 crore suspicious transactions, offshore diversion probe
New Delhi | June 23, 2026 9:55:52 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out searches at nine locations in Bengaluru and Mumbai in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities linked to Rajesh Exports Ltd (REL), officials said. ... read..


Assam among first states to launch e-Zero FIR system for cyber financial crimes, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati (Assam) | June 23, 2026 9:25:54 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced the rollout of the "e-Zero FIR initiative" in the state, aimed at ensuring swift action against cyber financial crimes by automatically converting eligible complaints lodged through the Nationa ... read..


"Truth cannot be buried under propaganda": KPCC President BK Hariprasad demands apology after police expose false NEET delay Allegations
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 23, 2026 9:25:53 PM IST
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President BK Hariprasad on Tuesday attacked the BJP, accusing the opposition of "manufacturing outrage" and spreading misinformation following the recent NEET-UG re-examination in Bengaluru. ... read..


V.O. Chidambaranar Port emerges as model for green maritime growth with 45% cut in carbon emissions: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
New Delhi | June 23, 2026 9:25:49 PM IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) has emerged as a model for sustainable maritime development in India, citing a 45 per cent reduction in net carbon emissions and significant ... read..


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