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Shiv Sena MLC Krupal Tumane has claimed that seven SS(UBT) MPs and 16 MLAs are in touch with the Eknath Shinde-led camp. The claim has intensified speculation around ‘Operation Tiger’, though Uddhav Thackeray’s party has strongly denied it

The Supreme Court directed the Odisha government to ensure all welfare and social security benefits for a visually impaired man and his 80-year-old mother living in poverty. It also ordered ground verification and appointed the man as a paralegal volunteer with honorarium

Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of failing India’s youth, citing paper leaks, exam mismanagement and rising fees. Ahead of his Kota student convention, he called for a nationwide student movement, with Congress planning large-scale youth outreach across the country

A Delhi court allowed NEET-UG paper leak accused Yash Yadav to appear for the re-examination on June 21 while in custody. While denying interim bail, the court said the accused’s academic rights must be protected without affecting the ongoing CBI investigation

Intelligence inputs suggest Pakistan’s ISI is attempting to build a small women-led recruitment network in Jammu and Kashmir as terror recruitment declines. Security agencies believe the initiative aims to revive local recruitment through subtle outreach methods while avoiding detection by authorities

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has expanded the state's crop loan waiver scheme, extending full relief for cooperative bank crop loans up to Rs 75,000. The revised package is expected to benefit 14.43 lakh farmers and cost Rs 5,932.23 crore

The annual Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati will begin on June 22, marking a three-day closure of the shrine. The temple will reopen on June 26, with lakhs of devotees expected to attend the major Shakti festival

The Supreme Court has reconstituted its 12-member Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee, headed by Justice B V Nagarathna. The panel includes judges, senior advocates, court officials and bar representatives to strengthen mechanisms for addressing workplace harassment within the apex court

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said the state is an ideal destination for semiconductor manufacturing and invited Singapore entrepreneurs to invest. He highlighted Rayalaseema’s potential and announced plans for a semiconductor plant, while attending a business roundtable in Singapore

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan condemned YSRCP leader Gudivada Amarnath’s remarks on Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, calling them demeaning. He urged political discourse to focus on policy issues and not personal attacks, with TDP leaders also reacting strongly

The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea seeking regulations on urban infrastructure around airports, calling it a policy matter. The petition cited the 2025 Air India Ahmedabad crash that killed 260 people. The plea was later withdrawn by the petitioner

The Indian rupee appreciated for the third consecutive session, closing at 94.53 against the US dollar, supported by easing geopolitical tensions, falling crude oil prices, and softer dollar index. Equity inflows and positive global sentiment further strengthened the currency outlook

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind has expressed concern over demolition drives across India, Rajya Sabha election credibility, West Bengal situation and US–Iran peace agreement. It urged authorities and civil society to ensure protection of rights, rehabilitation and democratic fairness

The Indian Air Force has launched a project to develop indigenous long-range kamikaze drones with Indian industry. The initiative aims to boost self-reliance in defence manufacturing, with IAF issuing tenders for one-way attack systems developed entirely in India

Global crude oil and LNG prices are expected to moderate as US-Iran peace prospects improve and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz potentially resumes. Analysts, however, warn that supply disruptions and infrastructure damage may keep energy markets volatile for months

A newlywed woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Kiyana Homestay in Tipridhar, located on the Mussoorie-Dhanolti road. Upon finding the woman lying unconscious in the room, her husband alerted the homestay staff, who then informed the police .

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann rejected allegations linked to an objectionable video cited by the Akal Takht, calling it false propaganda. He said the person in the video is not him and accused religious bodies of political influence

Preparations are underway at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati for the Ambubachi Mela beginning June 22. The shrine will remain closed for three days during the ritual period marking Goddess Kamakhya’s annual cycle, before reopening to lakhs of devotees on June 26

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has filed an election petition in the Calcutta High Court challenging the Bhabanipur Assembly seat result, which she lost to BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari by 15,105 votes, according to party sources

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP government of failing accountability over multiple exam irregularities and demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. He also criticised the Telegram curbs ahead of NEET-UG re-exam and alleged widespread paper leak issues

A Delhi court denied anticipatory bail to a man accused of deceiving a woman with a false promise of marriage. The court noted WhatsApp chats referring to her as “future wifey” and cited need for custodial interrogation

Former Tamil Nadu BJP President, K Annamalai criticized the Union government for stringent measures and security protocols announced for the NEET re-test scheduled on June 21. He said that the strict entry procedures, would increase anxiety among students and further burden them.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to raise the issue of three Indian seafarers killed in US attacks during his meeting with Donald Trump at the G7 Summit, highlighting concerns over recent maritime incidents

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said his party is not keen on contesting elections and criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his response to the NEET-UG controversy. He demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid ongoing protests