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"False accusations to tarnish our image": CPI(M-L) L on cross-voting accusations in RS polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 19, 2026 9:26:43 PM IST

CPI(M-L) Liberation General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya has vehemently denied allegations of cross-voting by his party's MLAs during the recent Rajya Sabha elections, terming the claims made by the Congress party as "highly objectionable and false." ... read..

"Ruins everything wherever he goes": Chhattisgarh Minister Kashyap mocks Bhupesh Baghel as NDA wins Jharkhand RS polls

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | June 19, 2026 9:26:40 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Minister Kedar Nath Kashyap on Friday took a swipe at the Congress following the victory of NDA-backed candidate Parimal Nathwani in the Rajya Sabha election, stressing that former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel had once again failed to delive ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami celebrates youth empowerment: honours employers and employees under PM-VBRY

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 19, 2026 9:26:38 PM IST

In a significant move to strengthen the workforce and empower the youth of the "Devbhoomi", Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the event and honoured beneficiary employers and employees associated with the scheme. ... read..

Surat police rescue woman from cyber blackmail trap, arrest accused

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 19, 2026 9:26:36 PM IST

In a swift and sensitive operation, the Amroli police in Surat rescued a woman in her 30s who was allegedly on the verge of ending her life after being trapped in a cyber blackmail case that spiralled into domestic violence, an official statement said. ... read..

"Family-centred parties have limited life span, decline begins when they lose power...": Jitendra Singh on rift in Trinamool Congress

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 9:26:31 PM IST

Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Friday took a dig at Trinamool Congress leadership over the rift in the party after defeat in the assembly polls and said all the family-centred parties have a very limited life span, and their d ... read..

"Have left it to judgment and wisdom of Speaker": Abhishek Banerjee challenges legitimacy of breakaway faction of 20 TMC MPs

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 8:56:05 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary, accompanied by party colleagues, met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Delhi on Friday to formally challenge the legitimacy of a breakaway faction of 20 TMC MPs. ... read..

PM Modi disburses incentives worth Rs 2,400 crore under Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 8:55:58 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed beneficiaries, industry representatives and stakeholders associated with the Prime Minister Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana and said aspirations, skills and potential of the country's youth shape the path to a Viks ... read..

Assam seeks enhanced access to EAPs to sustain Northeast's growth momentum: CM Sarma

Shillong (Meghalaya) | June 19, 2026 8:55:49 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday attended a seminar on "Leveraging Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the North Eastern States" held in Shillong. ... read..

FM Sitharaman lays foundation stone for Rs 1,246 crore development projects in Meghalaya

Shillong (Meghalaya) | June 19, 2026 8:55:47 PM IST

Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, on Friday laid the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 1,246 crore in Meghalaya under Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the presence of the Chief Minister, Conrad K Sang ... read..

"Civilian sailors should not be targets of combat": Shashi Tharoor on PM Modi-Trump G7 bilateral

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 8:55:45 PM IST

Congress MP and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Shashi Tharoor, said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed India's concerns to US President Donald Trump regarding the safety of civilian sailors amid ... read..

PoK unrest mirrors pre-1971 Bangladesh situation, Pakistan may vanish from world map: Himachal Governor

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 19, 2026 8:26:13 PM IST

Expressing concern over the deteriorating situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday said the circumstances unfolding there bear similarities to those that led to the creation of Bangladesh in 1971, an ... read..

EaseMyTrip Foundation hosts Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at Savee Cafeteria initiative

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 8:26:09 PM IST

EaseMyTrip on Friday welcomed Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at Savee Cafeteria, an initiative by the EaseMyTrip Foundation, aimed at promoting culture, community, and responsible hospitality. ... read..

MP: NEET aspirant dies after falling from terrace in Indore; probe underway

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | June 19, 2026 8:26:07 PM IST

A 22-year-old NEET aspirant died after allegedly falling from the terrace of a rented house, where she was living, in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district, a police officer said. ... read..

"Donation Thieves": AAP on allegations of financial irregularities in Ram Mandir donations

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 8:26:05 PM IST

Aam Admi Party (AAP) on Friday accused Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of showing sympathy towards these "donation thieves" amid a political row over allegations of financial irregularities in the handling of temple donations. ... read..

BJP chief Nitin Nabin to begin 3-day Punjab visit from June 20

Politics | June 19, 2026 8:26:04 PM IST

New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI) The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin will embark on a three-day visit to Punjab beginning June 20, during which he will hold a series of organisational meetings, interact with party leaders and workers, an ... read..

Uttarakhand: IMD issues orange alert, authorities on high alert for Char Dham Yatra

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | June 19, 2026 8:26:02 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (India Meteorological Department) has issued an Orange Alert for several districts of Uttarakhand, including Rudraprayag, forecasting heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds and lightning over the next few hours. ... read..

CISF returns over Rs 22 lakh to commuters, rescues 69 missing children in Delhi metro network in last 6 months

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 7:56:08 PM IST

Demonstrating exceptional integrity and public service, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has recovered and returned monetary valuables worth Rs 22,77,061 to passengers and reunited 69 missing or runaway children with their frantic families acr ... read..

"Passport Seva Programme Version 2.0 truly redefined global mobility for Viksit Bharat": EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 7:56:02 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said the Passport Seva Programme Version 2.0 has improved global mobility for India as part of the vision of a "Viksit Bharat." ... read..

CM Dhami outlines vision to make Uttarakhand 'spiritual capital' of the world at VHP Haridwar event

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | June 19, 2026 7:26:15 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed the Vishva Hindu Parishad's (VHP) Central Margdarshak Mandal in Haridwar on Friday, reaffirming his government's commitment to transforming the state into the "spiritual capital of the world." ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath praises Jain philosophy, underlines 'live and let live' message

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | June 19, 2026 6:56:36 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday expressed that the teachings of Jain Tirthankaras offer a universal message for humanity, inspiring self-discipline and spiritual practice, which alone can pave the way for the welfare of not just soc ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi is future of India": TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud; calls Pawan Kalyan 'a petal in BJP lotus'

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 19, 2026 6:56:13 PM IST

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President and MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud on Friday extended birthday wishes to Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, calling him "the future of the country" and saying that the youth and students see him as ... read..

Roorkee scientists identify antiviral compounds in Ayurvedic cow urine distillate against Chikungunya virus

Roorkee (Uttarakhand) | June 19, 2026 6:26:13 PM IST

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) have reported promising findings in the fight against Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease that continues to pose a significant public health challenge in tropical and subtropi ... read..

LG Sandhu inaugurates Delhi's first women police station in North District to cater exclusively to complaints and crime against women, children

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 6:26:12 PM IST

In a landmark step towards strengthening the safety of women & children and access to justice in the National Capital, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, on Friday inaugurated the first-ever Women Police Station of Delhi Police i ... read..

People of Meghalaya embraced principles of sustainability long before it became global agenda: FM Sitharaman

Ri-Bhoi (Meghalaya) | June 19, 2026 6:26:10 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday inaugurated Northeast India's largest organic spice processing unit at Ri-Bhoi district and said that the future of agriculture belongs to those who produce "not merely more, but better, cleaner, safer, more t ... read..

MP: Police strengthen security, cyber surveillance for NEET-2026 re-examination

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | June 19, 2026 6:26:06 PM IST

With the NEET-2026 re-examination scheduled to be held across the country on June 21, the Madhya Pradesh Police and Cyber Cell have intensified security arrangements and surveillance measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination. ... read..

Shameless, ungrateful, corrupt: Aaditya Thackeray attacks "filthy politics" amidst Shiv Sena (UBT) split

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 19, 2026 6:26:04 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Friday condemned the "filthy politics" and a betrayal of the electoral mandate after six out of the nine Lok Sabha MPs from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) boycotted a key parliamentary party meeting. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM attends nationwide 'Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana' event

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 19, 2026 6:25:59 PM IST

Strengthening the state's commitment to employment-led growth, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the nationwide rollout of the 'Prime Minister's Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana' in Dehradun here on Friday. ... read..

"Nobody has given permission to construct dam": PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss welcomes Tamil Nadu's resolution against Mekedatu project

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 19, 2026 6:25:54 PM IST

PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss on Friday welcomed the Tamil Nadu Assembly's unanimous resolution against Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam project and alleged that Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar was misleading people by claiming that the project ... read..

"Insult to Sanatan Dharma": UP Dy CM slams Congress for equating Rahul Gandhi with Lord Parashurama

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 19, 2026 5:56:26 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Friday launched a blistering attack on the Congress party, condemning recent attempts by party leaders to equate Rahul Gandhi with Lord Parashurama. ... read..

Punjab: SKM submits memorandum to Punjab Governor on farmers' issues

Chandigarh | June 19, 2026 5:56:24 PM IST

A delegation of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Punjab) on Friday called on the Governor of Punjab and Administrator, Union Territory Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, at Lok Bhavan, Punjab, Chandigarh, and submitted a memorandum highlighting various issues and ... read..

"Four cross-votes reported, fact-finding panel to submit report by June 25": BY Vijayendra on Karnataka MLC polls row

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 19, 2026 5:56:22 PM IST

Karnataka BJP state president BY Vijayendra on Friday said the cross-voting in the Legislative Council elections was "very unfortunate" and confirmed that the party has constituted a fact-finding committee to probe the matter. ... read..

NIA chargesheets second accused in Andhra explosives seizure case

General News | June 19, 2026 5:56:20 PM IST

New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday chargesheeted a second accused in last year's Andhra Pradesh case linked to the recovery of explosives intended for use in terror acts. ... read..

Himachal CM asks HPU to undertake research in green hydrogen sector

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 19, 2026 5:56:18 PM IST

Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated and laid foundation stones of various projects in Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, on Friday. ... read..

"Let me look at it": Karnataka CM on Tamil Nadu assembly's resolution opposing Mekedatu Dam

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 19, 2026 5:56:01 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said he would examine Tamil Nadu Assembly's unanimous resolution opposing the Mekedatu Dam project before making a detailed comment. ... read..

No group of people who have separated should be recognised as separate bloc: TMC MP Saugata Roy on rebel MPs row

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 5:55:50 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy on Friday said the party will present its stand before the Lok Sabha Speaker on the issue involving rebel MPs, asserting that no group should be recognised as a separate bloc. ... read..

Mumbai: Shiv Sena Rahul Shewale seeks CM Fadnavis's intervention to resolve BEST strike ahead of NEET exam

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 19, 2026 5:55:47 PM IST

Former Shiv Sena Member of Parliament Rahul Shewale on Friday wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, calling for immediate state intervention to resolve the ongoing BEST bus strike in Mumbai. ... read..

BJP summons Karnataka leaders to Delhi over MLC cross-voting row; forms probe panel, 11 NDA MLAs under scanner

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 19, 2026 5:27:04 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) central leadership has expressed strong displeasure over cross-voting by its MLAs in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, with Karnataka State President BY Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, and State In-ch ... read..

Gujarat SWAGAT programme rescheduled to June 22 due to Shala Praveshotsav

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 19, 2026 5:26:57 PM IST

The Gujarat SWAGAT Online Public Grievance Redressal Programme, which is held on the fourth Thursday of every month in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, will now be held on Monday, June 22. ... read..

Resign first if you want to join NDA: Kunal Ghosh on TMC rebel MPs

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 19, 2026 5:26:50 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh on Friday lashed out at rebel party MPs, demanding that those planning to shift allegiance to the NDA should resign as MPs from Parliament first amid the internal crisis in the party deepened over a factional split ... read..

Congress' Sachin Pilot lauds Rahul Gandhi's youth campaign, says "world watching his struggle"

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 5:26:47 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Friday said his party leader Rahul Gandhi is running a nationwide campaign focused on youth issues and awareness, adding that "the world is watching his struggle," as he extended birthday greetings to the Leader of Oppositi ... read..

"Peoples' rights cannot be left at the mercy of technological failures": Naveen Patnaik writes to Odisha CM regarding pension crisis

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | June 19, 2026 5:26:38 PM IST

Odisha Leader of Opposition and Biju Janata Dal chief Naveen Patnaik wrote to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday, highlighting the non-payment of pensions to 18 lakh beneficiaries across the state for the past three months. ... read..

"Social evil of dowry is deeply entrenched" says Delhi HC upholding conviction of man who burnt wife to death in 1998

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 5:26:35 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction and sentence of a man for killing his wife by burning her 28 years ago in 1998. He had challenged his conviction and sentence awarded by the trial court in 2002. An FIR in the case was lodged in Krishna Nagar ... read..

"Conventional warfare still as relevant as it was in 1947": Rajnath Singh stresses need for strong military-industrial base

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | June 19, 2026 5:26:33 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that despite the changing nature of warfare and the emergence of new-age security threats, conventional military capabilities will continue to remain relevant, making a strong military-industrial base essentia ... read..

UP: Suspected robber killed in an encounter following a police chase in Hapur

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) | June 19, 2026 5:26:31 PM IST

A wanted criminal carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 was killed in an encounter with police in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, early Friday morning. The incident occurred after a high-speed pursuit that ended in a confrontation on Bulandshahr Road. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Locals in Sukma turn to phone calls to recieve info about govt schemes

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | June 19, 2026 5:26:30 PM IST

The Sukma administration in Chhattisgarh has adopted a new way to deliver information about government schemes. Now, details reach out to people through phone calls. ... read..

PM Modi to release 23rd instalment of PM-KISAN from West Bengal tomorrow

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 19, 2026 5:26:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana tomorrow, June 20, from Hooghly (Tarakeswar) in West Bengal. ... read..

Uttarakhand: 5 killed, 3 injured as vehicle plunges into gorge, catches fire in Barakot

Champawat (Uttarakhand) | June 19, 2026 5:26:19 PM IST

At least two people died and three others were injured after a vehicle plunged nearly 200 metres into a deep gorge and caught fire near the Bapru-Bantoli road in the Barakot area in Uttarakhand's Champawat , officials said on Friday. ... read..

President Murmu lauds Madhya Pradesh on International Sickle Cell Day for screening 4 lakh women under "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan"

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), | June 19, 2026 4:56:25 PM IST

President of India, Draupadi Murmu, on Friday graced the international sickle cell day commemoration at Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

"Will wage it together, until we win": Rahul Gandhi reaffirms alliance with DMK amid political shifts, thanks MK Stalin for birthday wishes

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 4:56:22 PM IST

On his 56th birthday, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi took to social media to signal the continuation of a key political partnership, thanking Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and emphasising their "shared resolve" to protect democratic val ... read..

Ensure accurate collection and storage of forensic data, crime samples to modernise India's criminal justice system: Amit Shah to states

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 4:56:20 PM IST

Aimed at providing fast justice to victims, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday urged states to ensure the security and the quality of data for quick investigation of any crime, suggesting that the forensic data and samples from the crime scene should ... read..

Abhishek Banerjee arrives in Delhi to challenge TMC rebel MPs' merger move before Lok Sabha Speaker

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 4:56:18 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee arrived in the national capital on Friday, accompanied by party MP Derek O'Brien, to launch a high-stakes legal and political challenge against a faction of rebel MPs. ... read..

Rajnath Singh performs Bhoomi Pujan for 10,000-ton Aluminium Extrusion Press in Nagpur, underscores self-reliance in defence manufacturing

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | June 19, 2026 4:26:09 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday performed the Bhoomi Pujan for a state-of-the-art 10,000-ton Aluminium Extrusion Press at Yantra India Limited (YIL), Ordnance Factory Ambajhari, in Nagpur, and said the project reflects India's transformational jo ... read..

Gujarat Governor and CM launch "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0" in Navsari; state targets 8 crore saplings

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 19, 2026 4:25:59 PM IST

Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvratji and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in tree plantation activities along with villagers on Thursday at Achhavani in the tribal region of Navsari under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0 campaign. ... read..

Gujarat: Fire breaks out at paper mill in Morbi

Morbi (Gujarat) | June 19, 2026 4:25:55 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a paper mill on Matel Road in the Wankaner area in Gujarat's Morbi district on Friday. ... read..

Delhi HC reserves order on plea against fake posts linking judges to London Badminton event; directs takedown, seeks subscriber details

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 4:25:53 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved its order on a petition filed by the Badminton Association of India (BAI) seeking action against social media posts and online publications allegedly spreading false claims that judges of constitutional courts, Unio ... read..

"No substance" to allegations of NDA undermining regional parties: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 4:25:51 PM IST

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday dismissed allegations that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is working to dismantle smaller regional parties. ... read..

"Will wage it together, until we win": Rahul Gandhi reaffirms alliance with DMK amid political shifts, exchanges birthday wishes with MK Stalin

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 4:25:47 PM IST

Instead of protesting over NEET, Congress should act against officers named by CBI in paper leak case: Himachal LoP Jai Ram Thakur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 19, 2026 3:26:04 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition (LoP) Jai Ram Thakur on Friday said that instead of staging protests over the NEET examination controversy and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the Congress government here sho ... read..

"Beginning of a new era for India": BJP's Trivedi says PM Modi's multi-nation visit concludes

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 3:26:00 PM IST

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "multi-purpose, multidimensional, and highly productive" foreign visit marks the beginning of a "new era for India on the global stage". ... read..

"When wars break out, entire supply system gets impacted": Rajnath Singh underscores importance of indigenisation in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | June 19, 2026 3:25:58 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday performed the 'Bhoomi Pujan' for a state-of-the-art 10,000-ton Aluminium Extrusion Press at the Yantra India Limited (YIL) facility in Nagpur, hailing it as a symbol of India's "transformational mindset" towards se ... read..

"Malicious propaganda against our MLAs": CPI(ML) Liberation rejects allegations of cross-voting in Jharkhand Rajya Sabha polls

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | June 19, 2026 3:25:53 PM IST

CPI (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya on Friday wrote to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, strongly protesting what he termed as "wholly unfounded and malicious" allegations against his party's MLAs amid allegation ... read..

Uttarakhand CM meets Railway Board Chairman, pushes for timely completion of Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Project

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 19, 2026 3:25:49 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday met a delegation led by Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar at the Chief Minister's residence. ... read..

"Remarkable milestone": Mukesh Ambani lauds PM Modi on completing 12 years in office

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 19, 2026 3:25:48 PM IST

Reliance Industries Limited Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing over 12 years in office and called his journey in public life a "remarkable milestone," noting his long electoral ... read..

NCW issues advisory to States, calls for mandatory POSH audits and robust workplace safety mechanisms nationwide

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 3:25:44 PM IST

In a significant step towards strengthening workplace safety and safeguarding the dignity of women, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued an advisory to all States and Union Territories, calling for the immediate and effective implementation ... read..

"Resolution is not enough": DMK leader TKS Elangovan calls for concrete action against Mekedatu dam project

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 19, 2026 3:25:41 PM IST

DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Friday stated that merely passing a resolution against the Mekedatu dam project in the State Assembly is "not enough" and urged for proactive engagement with the Central Government to stop the project. ... read..

"Shivpal once said SP has become party of thieves, mafias": OP Rajbhar doubles down attack on Samajwadi Party

Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh) | June 19, 2026 3:25:37 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Friday slammed the Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, asserting that the latter became the Chief Minister after "pushing out" his uncle Shivpal Singh Yadav. ... read..

Ramdas Athawale says Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs leaving due to Uddhav Thackeray's political decisions

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 3:25:34 PM IST

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday said that several MPs of the Uddhav Thackeray-headed Shiv Sena (UBT) were dissatisfied with the party leadership and thus were distancing themselves from it. ... read..

'Wait 15 days, truth will come out': CM Yogi Adityanath on SIT probe in Ram Mandir 'missing donations' allegations

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | June 19, 2026 3:25:30 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday announced that a Special Investigation Team has been constituted to probe the matter flagged by the trust, and appealed to all Ram devotees and political parties to refrain from making "baseless comme ... read..

FSUI demands Rs 10 crore compensation for Vizag Seafarer killed in MT Settebello strike

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | June 19, 2026 2:56:07 PM IST

The Federation of Seamen's Unions of India (FSUI) on Friday demanded Rs 10 crore compensation for the family of a Marine Engineer who was killed in a military strike on the commercial vessel MT Settebello off the coast of Oman, while strongly condemning t ... read..

"He will return to power": Uddhav Thackeray's uncle Chandrakant Vaidya extends wishes to him on Shiv Sena foundation day

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 19, 2026 2:56:03 PM IST

On the occasion of the 60th Shiv Sena foundation day, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's maternal uncle Chandrakant Vaidya on Thursday extended greetings to him and expressed confidence that he will "return to power" and make a strong political come ... read..

"Wish him continued resolution, strength in leading more inclusive democracy": Shashi Tharoor's birthday greetings to Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 2:56:02 PM IST

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday extended birthday greetings to Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and wished him continued resolution and strength in leading a more inclusive democracy in the country. ... read..

Telangana: Hyderabad Police busts illegal food godown in Charminar, seizes 110 kg adulterated stock

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 19, 2026 2:56:00 PM IST

In a major crackdown on food adulteration, the Hyderabad Police's H-FAST (Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team), along with a Food Safety Officer, conducted a surprise raid on an illegal fast food godown operating under the limits of Hussainialam ... read..

Railways Minister reviews comprehensive measures to empower station masters for more efficient station management

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 2:55:57 PM IST

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a review meeting with senior railway officials to discuss issues and challenges faced by Station Masters and to deliberate on a comprehensive framework aimed at empowering them to ensure safer, more efficient, and p ... read..

'Garvi Gurjari' achieves record sales of Rs 43.07 cr in 2025-26, taking Gujarat's handloom, handicraft heritage to new heights

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 19, 2026 2:55:37 PM IST

Gujarat's handloom and handicraft products reflect the state's rich culture, creativity, and artisan craftsmanship. In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Vocal for Local' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', and under the leadership of Chief Minist ... read..

"Control crime by using different tools like NAFIS": Amit Shah at 26th All India Fingerprint Conference in Delhi

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 2:26:29 PM IST

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) is currently being "used only about 10 per cent" of its potential and stressed the need to strengthen it with data collected ... read..

"Unbreakable bond": Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena posts Balasaheb Thackeray's photograph on 60th foundation day

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 19, 2026 2:26:27 PM IST

Shiv Sena on Friday posted a photograph of party founder Bal Thackeray along with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, calling their bond "unbreakable". In the photograph, Shinde can be seen sitting beside Balasaheb Thackeray. ... read..

Karnataka: Six suspended, including chief priest, in Melukote's temple 'hundi' theft case

Mandya (Karnataka) | June 19, 2026 2:26:25 PM IST

Six individuals, including the chief priest of the historic Yoganarasimha Swamy Temple in Melukote, have been suspended in connection with a 'hundi' theft case, officials said. ... read..

Social media posts fake, question papers safe: NTA DG rejects re-NEET leak claims

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 2:26:20 PM IST

Amid a surge of posts and videos circulating on social media claiming that the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination paper has been leaked, National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Abhishek Singh has dismissed the claims as "fake" and asserted that question p ... read..

Congress alleges betrayal by RJD, CPI(ML) in RS polls in Jharkhand

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | June 19, 2026 2:26:16 PM IST

Amid speculation over cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha elections, political reactions continued on Friday with Congress and CPI(ML) Liberation offering contrasting claims on the conduct of their respective MLAs. Jharkhand Minister and Congress leader Irfan ... read..

"No dam should be constructed at Mekedatu": LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin backs TN resolution

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 19, 2026 2:26:08 PM IST

The Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin, on Friday reiterated the DMK's strong opposition to the proposed Mekedatu dam project in Karnataka, asserting that the party would not allow Tamil Nadu's water rights to be compr ... read..

ED inspects HDFC bank locker of Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena in CMRL-Exalogic case

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 19, 2026 2:26:06 PM IST

Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials on Thursday inspected the HDFC bank locker of T Veena, daughter of former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, as part of the ongoing investigation into alleged financial transactions between Cochin Minerals and ... read..

Got full info on cross-voters, won't be rattled: HD Kumaraswamy after JD(S) setback in Karnataka MLC polls

Mysuru (Karnataka) | June 19, 2026 2:26:04 PM IST

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday said he has "complete information" on those who cross-voted in the state Legislative Council elections and added that the result was "not unexpected". ... read..

"Peace is good for everyone": Shashi Tharoor on US-Iran deal; hopes for resumption of aluminium and energy supplies

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 2:25:59 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday welcomed the peace deal between the United States and Iran, stating that India, as a "peace-loving country," should support the development as it will benefit both the nation and the world. ... read..

PM Modi to visit West Bengal on June 20-21

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 2:25:52 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal on June 20-21 to participate in Paschimbanga Divas (West Bengal Day) and 12th International Yoga Day celebrations. ... read..

President Murmu highlights India's large-scale sickle cell screening drive in MP

Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh) | June 19, 2026 2:25:47 PM IST

President of India Droupadi Murmu on Friday graced the International Sickle Cell Day commemoration event, highlighting the scale and impact of India's ongoing efforts under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission. ... read..

Delhi HC upholds Telegram ban, says platform architecture makes it prone to rapid spread of illegal content

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 2:25:43 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the Centre's decision to temporarily block Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, observing that the platform's architecture enables rapid amplification of unlawful content and that narrower measures had f ... read..

"Taking exam twice in single month is no joke": Arvind Kejriwal extend wishes to NEET aspirants

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 2:25:41 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday extended his wishes to students appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21, urging them to remain calm, focus on their preparation and avoid stress. He also noted t ... read..

Keralam CM Satheesan presents revised Budget 2026-27, slams Vijayan-led LDF Govt for "debt trap"

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 19, 2026 2:25:38 PM IST

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government on Friday presented a revised State Budget for 2026-27, paving the way for a "New Age Kerala" (Puthuyuga Keralam) through reforms in health and education, employment generation, social welfare and ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Two arrested for links with Pakistan-based terrorist network

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh) | June 19, 2026 2:25:34 PM IST

In a major counter-terrorism operation, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested two suspects allegedly involved in links to Pakistan-based handlers, officials said on Friday. ... read..

"Lok Sabha has become a market": Bhupesh Baghel alleges allies cross-voted for BJP-backed candidate

Bhilai (Chhattisgarh) | June 19, 2026 2:25:32 PM IST

All India Congress Committee (AICC) Observer for the Jharkhand Rajya Sabha Election, Bhupesh Baghel, on Friday, alleged that cross-voting in the recently held Rajya Sabha election in Jharkhand was carried out by alliance partners and accused the Bharatiya ... read..

Priyank Kharge says MLC results just beginning, expresses confidence in Congress' rise

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 19, 2026 1:26:36 PM IST

Karnataka Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge on Friday said that the recent MLC election results were "only the beginning" and expressed confidence that the Congress party was headed for a series of victories in upcoming elect ... read..

Sources say arrested men in RSS' Ranchi office attack linked to ISI-backed TTH

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | June 19, 2026 1:26:32 PM IST

All three men arrested for petrol bomb attack on a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on Tuesday (June 16) were linked to the ISI-funded Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan and were radicalised in Dubai, sources said. ... read..

SC dismisses plea seeking CBI probe into alleged 'horse trading' by TVK

New Delhi | June 19, 2026 1:26:27 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a writ petition filed by Madurai resident KK Ramesh seeking a CBI probe into alleged horse-trading by the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

"Congress win in Karnataka Council polls reflects rejection of BJP-JD(S) alliance": Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge

Mysuru (Karnataka) | June 19, 2026 1:26:25 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday said that the Congress party's strong performance in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections reflected growing discontent among Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) legislators over the alli ... read..

"Attempt toward privatization": Pinarayi Vijayan targets UDF's Keralam budget over policy direction

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 19, 2026 1:26:23 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Keralam assembly, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Friday, alleged that the state government's Budget proposals indicate an "attempt toward privatization," claiming that key development initiatives are being designed to benefit private ... read..

"Veena just a character, real culprit is Pinarayi Vijayan": BJP's Shaun George amid ED probe in CMRL-Exalogic case

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | June 19, 2026 12:55:53 PM IST

Keralam BJP vice president Shaun George on Thursday said that T Veena, daughter of the former Chief Minister, was a mere "character" in the CMRL-Exalogic case, while the "real culprit" was Pinarayi Vijayan. ... read..

"Will protect our state's interest": Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on TN resolution against Mekedatu project

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 19, 2026 12:55:48 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday said that the state government would protect its interests, following the Tamil Nadu Assembly's resolution against the Mekedatu project. ... read..

EPS reiterates AIADMK's opposition to Mekedatu Project, warns of impact on Tamil Nadu's Cauvery water rights

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 19, 2026 12:55:46 PM IST

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday reiterated his party's strong stand against the proposed Mekedatu Dam project, stating that the initiative would severely impact the livelihood and water rights of Tamil Nadu. ... read..

"Shiv Sena completed 60 year despite challenges, betrayals": Sanjay Raut on party's diamond jubilee

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 19, 2026 12:55:45 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Friday said the party has completed a remarkable 60-year journey despite facing several challenges, betrayals, and political setbacks, as he marked the Diamond Jubilee (Hirak Mahotsav) of the Shiv S ... read..

Sources say arrested men in RSS office attack linked to ISI-backed TTH

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | June 19, 2026 12:55:36 PM IST

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