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The Union Home Ministry told Karnataka that existing laws like the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita are sufficient to tackle hate speech and hate crimes, questioning the need for a separate state law. The controversial Bill faces opposition over concerns about free speech and potential political misuse

Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge attacked the Modi government over repeated fuel price hikes, accusing it of burdening citizens despite falling global crude prices. Congress alleged “fuel loot”, questioned rising excise collections and claimed inflation was hurting households, farmers and small businesses

The BRS plans to intensify its agitation against the Congress government over alleged delays in implementing promises made to students and unemployed youth. The party will hold a key meeting and a “Chalo Saroornagar” public event to highlight pending assurances.

Siddaramaiah has reportedly held discussions with senior cabinet colleagues regarding the summons from the high command. He is scheduled to leave Bengaluru for Delhi at 7 p.m. on Monday

Indian National Congress criticised Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over CBSE’s flawed On-Screen Marking system, alleging mismanagement and technical failures affecting students, while the Centre roped in IIT-Madras and IIT-Kanpur experts to resolve portal glitches and re-evaluation issues

BRS working president KT Rama Rao promised round-the-clock drinking water supply to Hyderabad if the party returns to power. He also criticised the Congress government, raised concerns over welfare promises and outlined plans for BRS membership and GHMC polls.

Indian National Congress attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over claims by Marco Rubio that India committed to purchasing USD 500 billion in American goods, questioning the government’s trade policy and communication on foreign affairs

Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a sharp attack on the Indian National Congress, accusing it of betraying the DMK after Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He urged party workers never to trust Congress again and called for stronger grassroots and social media outreach

Devendra Fadnavis dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s prediction that the NDA government would collapse within a year, calling it “daydreaming.” Speaking in Nagpur, Fadnavis also highlighted Maharashtra’s logistics push aimed at boosting global competitiveness and reducing business costs

Addressing the party meeting in Amberpet on Sunday, Rama Rao said the State Cabinet had decided to replace existing electricity meters with prepaid meters across rural and urban areas, including agricultural connections.

Official estimates indicate Telangana’s GSDP growth has slowed after the Congress government assumed office, compared to the high-growth phase witnessed under the previous BRS regime. Economists warn that continued moderation could impact employment generation, investments, tax revenues and future welfare expenditure.

Congress accused the Centre of burdening citizens with rising fuel prices while failing to pass on benefits of low crude oil costs. It claimed taxes remain high, import dependence has increased, and inflation is worsening transportation and essential commodity prices

Kerala Transport Minister C P John said free travel for women on KSRTC buses will start on June 15 and will be funded by the state government. He assured it will not impact KSRTC salaries or pensions, with Cabinet details pending

The Congress questioned the Centre after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the Venezuelan President’s proposed visit to India before any official confirmation from New Delhi. Jairam Ramesh said the US had repeatedly made announcements linked to India’s foreign policy ahead of India

Former MLAs Alla Venkateshwar Reddy and Patnam Narender Reddy criticised Congress MLA Yennam Srinivas Reddy for attacking BRS leader T Harish Rao over the Future City project. They alleged the Congress government was misusing the project for real estate interests, weakening investor confidence, and favouring individuals close to the Chief Minister.

The Election Commission of India announced Rajya Sabha polls for 26 seats on June 18. The NDA is projected to lose one seat, while the Congress-led opposition may gain three seats across multiple states following biennial elections and bypolls

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya outlined the BJP-led government's five-year vision in the Assembly amid opposition protests and walkout. He highlighted peace accords, economic growth, UCC plans, border fencing, employment generation, flood management and development goals across multiple sectors

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay expanded his Cabinet with 23 new ministers, including two Congress MLAs, marking the party’s return after nearly 60 years. The expansion brings the Cabinet strength to 33, with minority and women representation included

The hijab-saffron shawl row in Karnataka may intensify after Sri Rama Sene announced plans to distribute saffron shawls in schools and colleges from June 1, opposing the Congress government’s decision permitting hijabs and select religious symbols while disallowing saffron shawls in educational institutions

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expanded the Tamil Nadu Cabinet, inducting 23 ministers and reshuffling key portfolios. The move aimed to strengthen governance, improve administrative efficiency and balance political representation, including Congress leaders returning to state ministry after decades