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A fierce war of words erupted between the Congress and the BJP over the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination papers. While Congress alleged systemic bias by the Election Commission, the BJP defended the decision on procedural ground

Internal factionalism within the Thiruvananthapuram CPI(M) intensified after senior leader V. Sivankutty boycotted a District Secretariat meeting. Sivankutty is openly protesting the leadership's decision to retain sitting MLA V. Joy as the powerful District Secretary

The Kerala Cabinet announced that the "Priyadarshini" scheme, offering free KSRTC ordinary bus travel for women and transgenders, will launch on June 15. Chief Minister V D Satheesan stated the government will bear the ₹800 crore annual cost

Launching a fierce attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longevity milestone, the Congress labeled him a "millstone" around India’s neck. Leaders Jairam Ramesh and Siddaramaiah accused his administration of undermining institutional structures and engineering political conspiracies in Rajya Sabha polls

Thieves burgled the house of popular YouTuber Rachna Gurjar in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district, stealing assets worth Rs 1 lakh. Police suspect the burglars used Gurjar’s viral videos showcasing her lavish lifestyle to map out the crime scene

A high-level Congress delegation met the Election Commission on Wednesday, challenging the "blatantly illegal" rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination in Madhya Pradesh. The party demanded immediate reversal, warning the decision severely undermines democratic level-playing fields

A C-PAC opinion poll suggests a dramatic political turnaround in Telangana, projecting the BRS to win 84 Assembly seats if elections were held now. The survey indicates declining support for the Congress government, which is estimated to secure only 22 seats.

Zee's newly launched Unite8 Sports network and the ZEE5 digital platform will provide comprehensive live coverage of the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 for football fans across India. Here is the complete broadcast guide

Four months after the KMC elections, first-time corporators face an acute fund crunch as state allocations stall. Forced to fund sanitation drives out of pocket, representatives are struggling to address drinking water crises and basic civic infrastructure

Ahead of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur shared the legendary advice and tactical masterstrokes that fueled India's historic 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup triumph

The Centre has introduced E85 fuel for compatible flex-fuel vehicles and is consulting the automobile industry on expanding ethanol-based fuels. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India achieved its 20 per cent ethanol blending target ahead of schedule and continues pursuing energy self-reliance.

The historic World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad saw unprecedented success from Middle Eastern nations, led by Oman's 21-medal haul. The event marks a major shift as competitive yoga gains massive structural momentum across the Gulf region

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised the rejection of Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination, calling it a setback for parliamentary democracy. He praised her integrity and alleged that internal political conspiracies within the Congress led to her exclusion.

Congress leaders met the Election Commission alleging the wrongful rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. The party argued that no criminal case exists against her and urged the poll panel to reverse the Returning Officer's decision.

Starlink has rejected reports that India has frozen approvals for its satellite internet services, saying discussions with the government remain active and productive. The company said it has complied with regulatory requirements and remains committed to launching services in India.

A 25-year-old man, accused of raping a one-year-old toddler in Shahjahanpur, was arrested following a police encounter. The suspect, who fled after the mother intervened, was shot in both legs during a retaliatory firing incident near the Mailani border

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister, praising his leadership, development initiatives and vision for the country. TDP National Working President Nara Lokesh also lauded Modi's record tenure.

A BJP councillor in Thiruvananthapuram was arrested under the KAAPA after the Kerala High Court denied him anticipatory bail. Police fired warning shots to disperse supporters allegedly obstructing the arrest. Fresh cases were filed, while his family accused police of excessive force

World leaders congratulated Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister with 4,399 consecutive days in office. Leaders from Australia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Maldives, Kenya, and others praised his leadership, public service, and contributions to India’s development and global standing

Network disruptions and elevated latency have affected Google Cloud users in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and nearby regions after a fire at a third-party data centre in Delhi. Google rerouted traffic to maintain services, but customers may continue experiencing latency spikes and suboptimal routing

The Goa government will notify additional turtle nesting sites under the new Coastal Zone Management Plan and strengthen wildlife conservation efforts. Measures include involving students in turtle protection, expanding forest habitats, monitoring wildlife movement, regulating eco-tourism, and mitigating human-wildlife conflicts

The Trinamool Congress faces a deep internal split, with its legislative faction in West Bengal adopting an anti-BJP stance while a group of Lok Sabha MPs aligns with the NDA. The contrasting positions highlight ideological confusion, organisational fragmentation, and uncertainty over the party’s future direction

The letters often took days, sometimes weeks, to reach home. Technology has undoubtedly improved the lives of soldiers and their families, but the long silences that once separated soldiers from home also shielded them from the anxieties of everyday life