The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday confirmed that three Indian seafarers have died following an attack on the Palau-flagged commercial vessel MT Settebello near the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. The incident has raised fresh concerns over the safety of Indian crew members operating in the volatile Gulf maritime corridor.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik has directed party workers to begin preparations for the 2027 panchayat and urban local body elections. Addressing an organisational meeting attended mainly by candidates who lost the 2024 Assembly elections
A fresh controversy has surfaced in Uttar Pradesh’s power sector after Energy Minister A.K. Sharma reportedly questioned several decisions taken by the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL). In a letter to UPPCL Chairman Ashish Goel, Sharma raised objections to the 10 percent Fuel
Amid growing political uncertainty within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), party MP Shatrughan Sinha drew attention after congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the completion of 12 years in office and referring to him as a “friend and guide.”
A woman doctor was found dead at her residence in Punjab’s Jalandhar on Wednesday, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. The deceased, identified as Dr Meenakshi, was discovered hanging inside her home in Kewal Vihar.
The Kerala High Court has ordered an independent re-evaluation of the alleged misappropriation of funds connected to the sale of Adiya Sishtam Ghee, a sacred offering sold at the Sabarimala temple. A division bench comprising Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan V and K V Jayakumar expressed dissatisfaction with the report submitted by the Vigilance
The Congress leadership held a high-level meeting on Thursday involving general secretaries, state in-charges and Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chiefs to review the current political situation and discuss the party’s future strategy.
The Trinamool Congress witnessed fresh internal tensions on Thursday after senior MP Kalyan Banerjee publicly criticised party colleague Abhishek Banerjee. Kalyan alleged that he was removed as Abhishek’s lawyer in an ongoing signature forgery case at the last moment
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court ruled that the unpaid domestic work performed by homemakers should be valued at a minimum of ₹30,000 per month for calculating compensation in road accident death cases.
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to stay the ongoing Rajya Sabha election process in Madhya Pradesh while agreeing to hear a petition filed by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan on Friday
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik has directed party workers to begin preparations for the 2027 panchayat and urban local body elections. Addressing an organisational meeting attended mainly by candidates who lost the 2024 Assembly elections
A fresh controversy has surfaced in Uttar Pradesh’s power sector after Energy Minister A.K. Sharma reportedly questioned several decisions taken by the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL). In a letter to UPPCL Chairman Ashish Goel, Sharma raised objections to the 10 percent Fuel
Amid growing political uncertainty within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), party MP Shatrughan Sinha drew attention after congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the completion of 12 years in office and referring to him as a “friend and guide.”
A woman doctor was found dead at her residence in Punjab’s Jalandhar on Wednesday, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. The deceased, identified as Dr Meenakshi, was discovered hanging inside her home in Kewal Vihar.
The Kerala High Court has ordered an independent re-evaluation of the alleged misappropriation of funds connected to the sale of Adiya Sishtam Ghee, a sacred offering sold at the Sabarimala temple. A division bench comprising Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan V and K V Jayakumar expressed dissatisfaction with the report submitted by the Vigilance
The Congress leadership held a high-level meeting on Thursday involving general secretaries, state in-charges and Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chiefs to review the current political situation and discuss the party’s future strategy.
The Trinamool Congress witnessed fresh internal tensions on Thursday after senior MP Kalyan Banerjee publicly criticised party colleague Abhishek Banerjee. Kalyan alleged that he was removed as Abhishek’s lawyer in an ongoing signature forgery case at the last moment
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court ruled that the unpaid domestic work performed by homemakers should be valued at a minimum of ₹30,000 per month for calculating compensation in road accident death cases.
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to stay the ongoing Rajya Sabha election process in Madhya Pradesh while agreeing to hear a petition filed by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan on Friday
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) suffered another setback on Thursday after Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from the Upper House. Baraik submitted his resignation to Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan
Seven present and former members of Gujarat’s State Board for Wildlife have submitted a representation to the state government seeking a review of several development-related permissions in and around the Gir landscape.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday firmly rejected reports suggesting a possible merger with the Congress party. Responding to growing political speculation, TMC leaders described the claims as "baseless" and said there were no discussions underway regarding any merger between the two parties.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Chief Ministers and leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for their warm wishes and support. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the NDA’s journey has been guided by a shared commitment to advancing national interests while addressing regional aspirations.
Delhi witnessed one of its strongest pre-monsoon storms of the season on Tuesday night, with wind speeds reaching 128 kmph at Pusa and 120 kmph at Palam Airport. The storm uprooted trees, blocked roads and disrupted flight operations, causing diversions and delays across the national capital.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has set up a five-member inquiry committee to investigate the technical failure of the Gulmarg Gondola service that occurred on May 25.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined fellow leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at a meeting in New Delhi held to commemorate the completion of 12 years of the alliance. The gathering focused on reviewing the coalition's political journey and discussing future strategies.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led movement that emerged from a satirical social media platform, has intensified its campaign against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Addressing the media in New Delhi, the group said it would launch an indefinite peaceful sit-in at Jantar Mantar from June 20 if the minister does not resign over alleged irregularities in the conduct of examinations.
The West Bengal government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has officially announced the allocation of portfolios among ministers in its newly formed BJP cabinet. The notification comes nearly 10 days after the cabinet expansion and assigns departments to 35 ministers inducted on June 1
The crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) deepened further on Wednesday, with reports suggesting that Jadavpur MP Saayoni Ghosh has extended her support to a rebel faction led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar. According to media reports, Ghosh is said to have contacted Dastidar
The Kerala Cabinet has approved the rollout of the Indira Guarantee scheme for free bus travel for women, which will initially be implemented on KSRTC ordinary services from June 15. Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced that the scheme, named ‘Priyadarshini’, will benefit women of all ages and income groups, as well as transgender persons.
