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Twenty rebel MPs from the All India Trinamool Congress merged with the little-known Nationalist Citizens Party of India instead of joining the BJP directly. Observers say the move offers a legally safer route to break from Mamata Banerjee while preserving parliamentary strength

Hundreds of thousands of devotees gathered in Haridwar on Somvati Amavasya to take a holy dip in the Ganga. Authorities enforced extensive security and crowd-management measures as pilgrims performed rituals, prayers and ancestor offerings amid deep religious fervour and peaceful celebrations 

The Chengalpattu Family Welfare Court will hear the divorce case involving Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK leader C. Joseph Vijay and his wife Sangeetha Vijay. The hearing comes amid reports of possible reconciliation and debate over whether proceedings will occur virtually or in person

The Sabarimala women’s entry controversy resurfaced after alleged claims by former TDB chief A Padmakumar about the 2019 entry of women following a Supreme Court ruling. The CPI(M) avoided comment, saying Padmakumar must respond to the allegations

Abhishek Banerjee appeared before Kolkata CID for a second round of questioning over alleged forgery of MLA signatures in West Bengal Assembly proceedings. The probe also involves Kunal Ghosh amid discrepancies in documents supporting a Leader of Opposition nomination

The Maharashtra Cyber Police are investigating stand-up comedian Pranit More over alleged objectionable remarks in a viral show clip. Amid backlash and an NCW summons, More issued an apology, admitting lapses in judgment, while related disciplinary actions were also taken against participants

Renowned Mand folk singer Gavri Devi passed away at 98 in Pali, Rajasthan. Celebrated for preserving and popularising the traditional Mand music form, her decades-long contribution earned nationwide recognition and heartfelt tributes from political leaders and the cultural community

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot backed Sanjay Raut's call for Congress-origin regional parties to reunite with the Congress and support Rahul Gandhi, arguing that stronger opposition unity is needed to protect democratic values.

In a dramatic turn in the Dharmasthala skull case, Chinnayya, known as the “mask man,” told the Karnataka High Court he was allegedly used in a conspiracy to defame Dharmasthala. He sought action against activists and others he accused of orchestrating the campaign

Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned again by West Bengal CID on June 14 in the MLAs’ signature mismatch case after reportedly failing to provide satisfactory answers during six hours of questioning. Investigators are seeking details about the original resolution book and meeting records

Three people were killed and two critically injured after a major fire engulfed a five-storey residential building in Delhi’s Tughlakabad Extension early Friday. Eight residents were rescued as firefighters battled challenging conditions. Authorities suspect an electrical short circuit, though investigations are ongoing

Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from the Rajya Sabha, becoming the third Trinamool Congress MP to quit this week. The resignation deepens the party's crisis following internal rebellion, parliamentary defections and organisational setbacks after recent political losses 

The Suvendu Adhikari government has appointed separate ministers for school and higher education, aiming to improve specialised oversight, budget management, policy formulation and administrative efficiency. The move revives a system previously followed under the Left Front government

Kerala has been placed on high alert after a 43-year-old man from Kozhikode tested preliminarily positive for Nipah Virus Infection. Authorities have begun contact tracing and quarantine measures while awaiting confirmation from the National Institute of Virology, Pune. The patient remains critical on ventilator support

BJP leader and former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed he knows details about alleged misuse of donations at the Ram Mandir but is unwilling to disclose them now. He also defended Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination paper leak controversies

Veena T, daughter of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has sought postponement of her ED questioning in the CMRL money laundering case, citing health issues. The probe concerns alleged payments and loans linked to her firm, Exalogic Solutions, under PMLA investigation

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

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

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 Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has challenged CID summons in the Calcutta High Court over a signature mismatch case involving legislators. The hearing follows raids on party offices in Kolkata amid an ongoing investigation into alleged procedural irregularities

Two soldiers of the Rashtriya Rifles were killed in an accidental explosion near the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. The injured soldiers succumbed despite treatment at an army hospital in Srinagar

RIL and Meta and will develop a 168-megawatt AI-focused data centre in Jamnagar, powered by renewable energy. The project strengthens India’s position as a global AI infrastructure hub and supports Meta’s growing computing and data requirements

Seven persons were burnt alive after a blast triggered a massive fire at an alleged illegal firecracker storage facility in Jaipur's Khoh Nagoriyan area. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, while questions are being raised over safety lapses and accountability