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Miscreants Hurl Two Petrol Bombs at RSS Office in Ranchi; Police Probe Underway
Two unidentified miscreants allegedly hurled petrol bombs at a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi's Nivaranpur area. Fortunately, the bombs failed to reach the office premises, and no damage or injuries were reported. The entire incident was captured on CCTV...
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CMRL-Exalogic case: Ex-CM Vijayan's daughter Veena Vijayan appears before ED for questioning
Veena Vijayan, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, arrived at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office here on Wednesday to appear for questioning in the controversial CMRL-Exalogic case.Wearing a mask, Veena stepped out of her vehicle near the gate of...
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India-Monaco Ties Will Continue to Scale New Heights in Years Ahead: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said he met Prince Albert II of Monaco and discussed expanding the India-Monaco partnership in sectors such as sustainability, the blue economy, innovation and emerging technologies.Goyal said he also briefed him on...
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Sanjay Raut Claims Monetary Transactions Used to 'lure' Party MPS
Amid buzz over 'Operation Tiger' to lure Shiv Sena(UBT) MPs by the Shinde faction, party spokesperson and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut has alleged that monetary transactions were involved in engineering the defection.In a series of his posts on X, Raut sarcastically said,...
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Defectors Command Highest Value: Shiv Sena(UBT) Slams Turncoats in 'Saamana'
The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Wednesday said that politics has become completely unpredictable, and it is impossible to tell when someone's fortunes might suddenly soar.Citing the case of West Bengal, the party said this phenomenon has reached "a point...
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Three Militants Arrested, 26 Illegal Bunkers Destroyed in Manipur
Three hardcore militants were arrested, and 26 illegally constructed bunkers were destroyed in separate operations across Manipur, officials said on Wednesday, as security forces intensified anti-insurgency and law enforcement measures in the state.A police official said...
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Northeast now central to India's growth story, says CM Himanta Sarma
The Northeast, once perceived as being on the fringes of the country's development discourse, has now emerged as a key driver of India's growth trajectory, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday.Sharing his vision for the region's future, CM Sarma said...
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Gujarat: Six killed as luxury bus crashes into parked truck near Vadodara
At least six people were killed, and more than 20 others were injured after a luxury bus travelling from Rajasthan to Surat, Gujarat, crashed into the rear of a truck on the Vadodara-Halol highway near Kotambi village in the early hours of Wednesday, police said.The...
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India's Defence Production Surges 15.6 PC to Record RS 1.78 Lakh Crore in FY26
In a significant development, India's annual defence production surged to an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the last financial year (FY26), the government said on Wednesday.This represents a 15.6 per cent growth over the previous fiscal's (FY25) output of Rs 1.54...
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MP Govt to Continue Farmer-centric Reforms, Welfare Measures: CM Mohan Yadav
Reaffirming his government's commitment to the farming community, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has assured that farmer welfare would remain at the centre of the state's development agenda, highlighting recent decisions such as extending the agricultural loan...
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Two Crucial Hearings in Calcutta HC Today
Two crucial hearings are scheduled at the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday, including a petition challenging the decision of the West Bengal Assembly Speaker, Rathindra Bose, to accept the expelled Trinamool Congress legislator Ritabrata Banerjee as the leader of the new...
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Over RS 544 Crore Allotted for Crop Residue Management in 2026-27: Govt
The government has made a provision of Rs 544.15 crore under the Crop Residue Management (CRM) scheme for 2026-27, out of which the first instalment of Rs 272.07 crore has already been released, according to Agriculture Ministry.The CRM scheme was started in 2018-19 to deal...
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Cloudy Skies Bring Relief from Heat in Delhi-NCR; Air Quality Stays 'moderate'
Residents of the national capital woke up to a relatively pleasant Wednesday morning as partly cloudy skies and cooler-than-usual temperatures provided relief from the intense summer heat. The weather is expected to remain comfortable through the day, with chances of light...
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Shiv Sena(UBT) Petitions Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla amid 'rumours' of Split
In a pre-emptive move against a brewing political rebellion, the Shiv Sena(UBT) leader in the Lok Sabha, Arvind Sawant, in a petition before the Speaker, Om Birla, has sought his intervention to block any attempts by disgruntled lawmakers to orchestrate a fresh split or...
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Delhi Police Arrest Illicit Liquor Supplier; Seize 1,900 Quarters, Vehicle
In a major crackdown on illegal liquor smuggling, Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested a 25-year-old supplier and recovered 1,900 quarters of illicit liquor being transported from Haryana into the national capital. A car used for ferrying the consignment was also seized.The...
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Dumper Driver Killed in Highway Collision in Bihar's Purnea
A dumper truck driver lost his life, and a helper sustained serious injuries in a road accident near the Barsoni Toll Plaza under the jurisdiction of Dagarua Police Station in Bihar's Purnea district, said officials on Wednesday.The incident on Tuesday night sparked...
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Rahul Gandhi to launch nationwide agitation against paper leaks, exam irregularities from Rajasthan's Kota today
The Congress, led by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, will launch its nationwide "Chhatron Ki Goonj" agitation from Rajasthan's Kota on Wednesday, targeting paper leaks, examination irregularities, and rising unemployment.The campaign will also focus on...
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Former Raj LoP slams Rahul Gandhi's Kota visit, calls it 'political tourism' to tarnish image of India's coaching capital
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Rajasthan Leader of Opposition, Rajendra Rathore, has launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi ahead of his visit to Kota on Wednesday, alleging that the Congress leader's interaction with students was a...
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Raj Cong Chief Alleges Removal of Rahul Gandhi's Posters Ahead of Kota Visit
Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra has launched a sharp counterattack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over allegations surrounding Rahul Gandhi's upcoming visit to Kota, asserting that the previous Congress government had taken stringent action against...
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Raj University Row: MA Sociology Students Get Answer Keys in Place of Question Paper, Exam Cancelled
A major administrative lapse was reported at the Rajasthan University during the MA Sociology second-semester examination, after students were allegedly distributed answer keys instead of question papers.The incident on Tuesday triggered confusion and outrage at the...
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Rahul Gandhi's Kota rally row: Posters, permissions and politics overshadow youth concerns
A day before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's high-stakes 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' rally in Kota, a fresh political battle has erupted in Rajasthan, with the Congress accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of removing posters, intimidating stakeholders, and...
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Water Turns Toxic in Dharam Talab in Rajasthan's Bhilwara Village, Local Admin Alerts Villagers Prohibiting Its Use
For generations, the Dharam Talab, also known locally as the Ghat pond, has been at the heart of life in Jaswantpura village in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district. It has sustained livestock, supported agricultural activity, and served as a site of faith where villagers gather...
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TRS Demands a Central Probe into Coal Theft Allegations in Singareni
Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) has demanded that the Centre order an investigation into the alleged coal theft in Singareni Collieries Company Limited, following serious allegations made by Union Coal Minister Kishan Reddy.TRS national spokesperson Akash Kolluru said the...
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Western Railway Cancels Jumbo Block on June 21 to Facilitate NEET Exam Travel
In a move aimed at ensuring smooth travel for thousands of students appearing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), Western Railway has announced that no jumbo block will be imposed on its suburban network on June 21, 2026.According to an official...
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Centre Refutes Reports on Deep-sea Energy Pipeline between India and the Gulf
The government on Tuesday refuted media reports that it is pursuing a deep-sea energy pipeline, connecting Gujarat to Oman and other Gulf countries.In a clarification, the Petroleum Ministry said it has noticed a series of media reports suggesting that the Government of...