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Former AIADMK minister P Benjamin joins DMK
NDTVArchived
Former AIADMK minister P Benjamin joined the DMK along with supporters at Anna Arivalayam in Chennai. DMK president MK Stalin welcomed Benjamin and several AIADMK office-bearers, including district women's wing and student wing functionaries.
NDA leaders mark Modi's 12 years in power
NDTVArchived
NDA leaders met at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi to mark 12 years of the government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi becoming India's longest-continuously serving elected Prime Minister. The meeting was chaired by BJP National President Nitin Nabin and included leaders from 35 allYusuf Pathan, Shatrughan Sinha named in TMC rebel list
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Yusuf Pathan, Shatrughan Sinha, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and Saayoni Ghosh are among 19 Trinamool Lok Sabha MPs who submitted a letter to Speaker Om Birla expressing a desire to ally with the BJP-led NDA.
Sushmita Dev quits Rajya Sabha seat
NDTV ProfitArchived
TMC's Sushmita Dev resigned as a Rajya Sabha MP, delivering another setback to Mamata Banerjee's party. Soon after the resignation, visuals emerged of Dev meeting Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi, intensifying speculation about her next move.
Saayoni Ghosh appears in Trinamool rebel bloc
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Trinamool MP Saayoni Ghosh appears to have joined a rebel group of 20 MPs seeking a separate bloc in Parliament. The Jadavpur MP, once among Mamata Banerjee's most vocal supporters, has not spoken publicly, but sources said she has chosen the rebel side.
Congress protests Natarajan nomination rejection
NDTVArchived
Congress intensified its protest after Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination papers were rejected in Madhya Pradesh. Senior leaders including KC Venugopal, Jairam Ramesh, Sachin Pilot, and Bhupesh Baghel sat outside the Election Commission office in Delhi. The party submit
Vijay launches women's safety special force
NDTVArchived
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the Singappen Special Force, a dedicated women's safety unit, and said his government would not tolerate crimes against women. The first phase will receive more than Rs 354 crore, with existing police personnel redeployed initiall
Madras HC quashes Waqf Board dargah order
NDTV ProfitArchived
The Madras High Court set aside a Tamil Nadu Waqf Board resolution that declared a Triplicane dargah a waqf property and appointed a new Mutawalli. Justice K Govindarajan Thilakavadi held that the mere presence of a dargah does not automatically give the Board jurisdiction withou
Akali rebel Ayali joins Waris Punjab De
NDTVArchived
Dakha MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali aligned with Waris Punjab De ahead of next year's Punjab Assembly election, marking a break from the Shiromani Akali Dal Punar Surjit faction. NDTV reported the move gives Amritpal Singh's party a credible foothold in the Malwa belt after its symbol
Modi crosses longest-serving PM milestone
NDTVArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record on Tuesday to become India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. Modi first took office in May 2014 and secured a third consecutive term in 2024. NDTV reported that leaders from Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, and
Girish Mahajan criticises Operation Bluestar publicly
NDTVArchived
Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Girish Mahajan visited Damdami Taksal on the 42nd anniversary of Operation Bluestar and described the Army action as an attack on the Golden Temple. NDTV reported that this marked an unusual public departure from the BJP’s traditional positionCID searches Trinamool offices in signature probe
NDTVArchived
Bengal CID teams arrived at Mamata Banerjee’s Kolkata home, Abhishek Banerjee’s office, and his residence while investigating alleged forged signatures of Trinamool legislators. The case concerns a communication to the Assembly Speaker endorsing Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as Leader
Congress MLAs face Bhopal airport plane mix-up
NDTVArchived
Congress MLAs in Madhya Pradesh reached Bhopal airport with families expecting a large special aircraft to Bengaluru, but a smaller plane with about 75 seats arrived instead. Party managers then planned two batches. The movement came amid a Rajya Sabha contest after BJP fielded M
Omar Abdullah invites INDIA bloc to J&K statehood protest
NDTVArchived
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah invited all INDIA bloc members to join a protest for restoration of J&K statehood. He said he will write to opposition parties asking them to join a march at the start of Parliament's Monsoon Session.
Vijay targets TASMAC leakages in first cabinet meeting
NDTVArchived
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay ordered a crackdown on alleged unofficial collections within TASMAC at his first cabinet meeting on June 5. Officials told NDTV about Rs 102 crore may have been diverted monthly through embedded party fund practices. Vijay immediately dire
Gehlot remarks revive Rajasthan Congress tensions with Pilot
NDTVArchived
Ashok Gehlot's remarks about the September 2022 Rajasthan Congress crisis have revived tensions with Sachin Pilot's camp. Gehlot said the MLA resistance then was not against the high command, but against Pilot as his possible successor.
Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigns as Rajya Sabha MP and quits TMC
NDTV ProfitArchived
Senior Trinamool leader Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the party's primary membership, delivering another setback to Mamata Banerjee after Trinamool's Bengal defeat. Ray cited the public verdict against the party's 15-year rule and alleged corruption, weak
Trinamool MPs say they will form bloc to support NDA
NDTVArchived
Trinamool MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar said nearly 20 party MPs have decided to write to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and formally convey their desire to be part of the NDA. Rebel MP Sharmila Sarkar told NDTV the group will form a separate bloc, with Ghosh Dastidar as chief whip and Sh
Trinamool Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray quits party
NDTVArchived
Veteran Trinamool leader Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigned from the Rajya Sabha and gave up party membership, accusing the Trinamool regime of unbridled corruption and failures in governance. His exit comes amid a widening internal rebellion after the party's loss of power in Bengal.
BJP eyes third Rajya Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh
NDTVArchived
The BJP has fielded Mahesh Kevat for Madhya Pradesh's third Rajya Sabha seat against Congress nominee Meenakshi Natarajan. The move turns what looked like a predictable contest into a test of Congress unity and potential cross-voting.
Punjab BJP faces rift after Kewal Singh Dhillon move
NDTVArchived
Punjab BJP is facing internal strain after Kewal Singh Dhillon's appointment as state unit chief, with former chief minister Amarinder Singh opposing the move. The party leadership met Amarinder Singh as it attempted to defuse tensions before Assembly elections.
Ram Temple Trust seeks probe after Akhilesh funds claim
NDTVArchived
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust sought an inquiry after Akhilesh Yadav alleged that crores of rupees donated to the Ayodhya Ram temple had gone missing. Trust member Mahant Dinendra Das said all transactions are documented and handled transparently.
Hundreds in cockroach masks packed Jantar Mantar
India TodayArchived
India Today's ground report described hundreds at the June 6 Cockroach Janta Party protest demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign over alleged exam and recruitment irregularities. Founder Abhijeet Dipke flew from the United States to lead the rally after Delhi Pol
CJP spokesperson issues ultimatum after June 6 rally
The HinduArchived
Following its June 6 Jantar Mantar protest, the Cockroach Janta Party gave the Centre seven days to act. Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the movement would spread nationwide if Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan does not resign or is not removed. The Hindu video report noted
HC frees homemaker held 80 days under Gangsters Act
The HinduArchived
The Allahabad High Court on June 3 quashed a Gangsters Act case against Ghaziabad resident Rajendra Tyagi and his family, finding allegations stemmed from land and financial disputes. Justice Vinod Diwakar termed homemaker Lalita Tyagi's nearly 80-day detention patently illegal.
Rijiju calls persecution claims propaganda at Utsav
The WireArchived
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told a Reforms Utsav event at Bharat Mandapam on June 4 that minorities enjoy full freedom and persecution allegations are opposition propaganda. He challenged critics to cite anyone who left India over religious identity. The Hindu re
Nehru once called zamindars parasites, not youth
The WireArchived
The Wire contrasts Jawaharlal Nehru's 1954 description of zamindars and landlords as parasites with Chief Justice Surya Kant's May courtroom remarks about credential-less entrants in law, media, and activism. Kant later clarified his comments targeted fake-degree professionals, nVijay targets TASMAC leakages in first cabinet meeting
NDTVArchived
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay ordered a crackdown on alleged unofficial collections within TASMAC at his first cabinet meeting on June 5. Officials told NDTV about Rs 102 crore may have been diverted monthly through embedded party fund practices. Vijay immediately dire
BJP chief Nitin Nabin warns youth against foreign direction
NDTVArchived
BJP national president Nitin Nabin told an Intellectuals Meet in Ranchi on June 6 that India's youth would not become puppets for people sitting on foreign soil. He said young Indians live in villages, coaching centres, and campuses, not under remote direction. The remarks came h
Nearly 14 lakh join Annamalai movement in 24 hours
NDTVArchived
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai resigned on June 5 and launched We The Leaders, reporting nearly 14 lakh registrations within a day. BJP president Nitin Nabin accepted the resignation after weeks of speculation. Annamalai, a former IPS officer who joined the BJP in 2020,
CJP rally demands Pradhan resignation at Jantar Mantar
The HinduArchived
Hundreds gathered at Jantar Mantar on June 6 under the Cockroach Janta Party banner, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign over alleged exam and recruitment irregularities. Founder Abhijeet Dipke flew from the United States and addressed the crowd after pol
First-time protestors want accountability, not just memes
ScrollArchived
Organisers faced chaotic updates on X and Instagram before Dipke landed from Boston, delaying the start at Jantar Mantar on June 6. Attendees still welcomed a rare offline outlet for student anger over exam failures. Scroll noted tension between media coverage and protest goals.
Wangchuk and Prakash Raj endorse CJP June 6 protest
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and actor Prakash Raj backed Abhijeet Dipke's Cockroach Janta Party ahead of its June 6 Jantar Mantar rally in Delhi. Wangchuk had said he would join if Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan did not resign by June 5. Econom
Nearly 14 lakh join Annamalai's new movement after BJP exit
NDTVArchived
K Annamalai formally left the BJP on June 5 and announced a new political movement called We The Leaders. Within 24 hours, the movement's website showed nearly 14 lakh active members, and Annamalai said it would contest the next Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu.
RJD workers guard Lalu, Rabri home after security downgrade
NDTV ProfitArchived
RJD workers carrying sticks gathered outside Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi's Patna bungalow after Bihar authorities withdrew their Z-plus security cover. The former chief ministers rejected the revised security arrangement and sent back deployed personnel.DK Shivakumar says Reddy issue settled
NDTVArchived
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said issues with senior Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy have been sorted out after Reddy resigned from the Cabinet over portfolio allocation. Shivakumar confirmed Reddy had sent his resignation on WhatsApp but said things had been settled af
Trinamool mutiny exposes post-poll anxiety
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Trinamool Congress' internal mutiny over the Leader of the Opposition post has grown into a wider crisis after the party's Assembly poll debacle. Several rebel MLAs still praise Mamata Banerjee but say they are distancing themselves from Kalighat amid public an
Natarajan ticket makes MP Congress nervous
NDTVArchived
Congress's Rajya Sabha nomination of former Mandsaur MP Meenakshi Natarajan has triggered concern in Madhya Pradesh over possible cross-voting. On paper, Congress has enough MLAs to elect her, but its margin above the 58-vote winning mark is narrow because of disqualification and
Trinamool factions battle over party legitimacy
NDTVArchived
Two groups of Trinamool Congress MLAs are fighting over who represents the real party in Bengal. Ritabrata Banerjee, newly recognised as Leader of the Opposition, claims support from many of the party's MLAs, while Mamata Banerjee's loyalist camp is preparing a court challenge an
K Annamalai quits BJP after Tamil Nadu polls
NDTV ProfitArchived
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has resigned from the party's primary membership, with BJP president Nitin Nabin accepting the resignation, NDTV Profit reported. The exit ends a high-profile six-year association that began after Annamalai resigned from the IPS and joined
Congress, BJP name MP Rajya Sabha picks
NDTVArchived
Congress has nominated former Mandsaur MP Meenakshi Natarajan for a Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha seat, while the BJP has fielded Tarun Chugh and Rajneesh Agarwal. The BJP appears positioned to win two seats and Congress one, but speculation over a possible BJP third candidate has m
DK Shivakumar keeps finance in Karnataka
NDTVArchived
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has retained finance, cabinet affairs, intelligence and personnel portfolios after the cabinet reshuffle. Priyank Kharge has been given home, excluding intelligence, along with IT, biotechnology and e-Governance. Deputy Chief Minister G Para
Congress names seven Rajya Sabha candidates
NDTVArchived
The Congress announced seven candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections, renominating party chief Mallikarjun Kharge from Karnataka. The party also fielded Pawan Khera and Mansoor Ali Khan from Karnataka, Meenakshi Natarajan from Madhya Pradesh, Praveen Chakravarty from Tamil Nadu,
Margaret Alva questions no-woman Karnataka Cabinet
NDTVArchived
Congress veteran Margaret Alva flagged the absence of women in DK Shivakumar's first Karnataka Cabinet after he took oath with 13 ministers, NDTV reported. She congratulated the new chief minister but said she was deeply disappointed not to see even one Congress woman sworn in as
CJP plans June 6 Jantar Mantar protest on education
The HinduArchived
The Cockroach Janata Party will protest on June 6 at Jantar Mantar demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, The Hindu reported after the group's first press conference on June 3. Spokespersons Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya, and Ashutosh Ranka cited NEET-UG
Annamalai resigns from BJP after Delhi meetings
Deccan HeraldArchived
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai submitted his resignation on June 2 after meeting Amit Shah, party chief Nitin Nabin, and B.L. Santhosh, The Hindu reported. He is expected to launch a movement that may become a regional party. Deccan Herald noted many high-profile BJ
D.K. Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka Chief Minister
The HinduArchived
Eight-time MLA D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka's 25th Chief Minister on June 3 at Bengaluru's Lok Bhavan, completing a transition from Siddaramaiah directed by the Congress high command. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered oaths to 13 ministers, including G. Param
INDIA bloc meet on June 8 may shape next steps
NDTVArchived
Mamata requested an opposition alliance meeting in Delhi on June 8, with Congress and Samajwadi Party expected to attend. Ritabrata pledged a responsible Opposition while keeping Mamata as chairperson. Unified national backing may help, but symbol and whip control rest with insti
58 TMC MLAs back Ritabrata Banerjee as LoP
The TelegraphArchived
West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose recognised Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of the Opposition after 58 Trinamool MLAs backed him, crossing the two-thirds threshold cited in anti-defection debates. He received keys to the Opposition chamber. Mamata Banerjee had nominated S
TMC loyalists say expelled MLA cannot lead Opposition
The HinduArchived
Trinamool loyalists said expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee cannot be Leader of the Opposition after 58 of 80 MLAs backed him and claimed the principal Opposition role in the Assembly. Kunal Ghosh said MLAs won on Mamata Banerjee's image and an expelled leader cannot head the party.