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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.
PCMC says 92% drains cleaned; activists remain skeptical
The Indian ExpressArchived
Every monsoon, waste blocks drains and triggers localized flooding in several pockets, including Phugewadi. PCMC said silt and debris are removed immediately and sensitive areas get priority. Activist Jayant Kariya cited repeated overflow from an Army ground nullah, arguing desil
Fifteen die in Pune area after spurious liquor consumption
The HinduArchived
At least 15 people died in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad after consuming spurious liquor over three days, police said. Deaths were reported from Dapodi, Phugewadi, Hadapsar, and Kalepadal, with some patients still in hospital. Families and residents have expressed anger over alleged
MEA coordinates with embassies after Delhi Malviya Nagar fire
The TelegraphArchived
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar posted condolences after a fire at Flourish Stay in Malviya Nagar killed at least 21 people, including foreign nationals. He said the ministry is in touch with embassies and extending necessary assistance. The Bangladesh High Commission sai
Police arrest hotel building owner after 21 deaths
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported Delhi Police arrested Lavkesh Bajaj, identified as the building owner, after Wednesday's fire at a Malviya Nagar hotel killed 21 people. Police had earlier issued a lookout circular against Bajaj and his wife and conducted searches at multiple locations,
Owner Lavkesh Bajaj arrested in Malviya Nagar fire case
India TodayArchived
Delhi Police arrested building owner Lavkesh Bajaj after a fire at Flourish Stay in Malviya Nagar left 21 dead. An FIR cites culpable homicide and related Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions. Investigators are probing missing fire NOC clearance, alleged overcapacity, sealed window
Delhi Malviya Nagar fire kills 21 at Hauz Rani B&B
NDTVArchived
A fire at Flourish Stay B&B in Delhi's Hauz Rani killed 21 people on Wednesday around 8.30 am, including 12 foreign nationals. Preliminary checks suggest the property was approved for six rooms but may have operated about 25. Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu ordered a mo
Pele's 1958 World Cup final jersey heads to auction
The Indian ExpressArchived
Pele's jersey from the 1958 World Cup final will be auctioned by Sotheby's from June 29 to July 16, The Indian Express reported citing The Athletic. The Brazil great wore it against Sweden, scoring twice as Brazil won 5-2 and began a global football legend. Collectors will scruti
DRDO and IAF successfully test RudraM-II missile
The Indian ExpressArchived
DRDO and the Indian Air Force successfully flight-tested the indigenous RudraM-II anti-radiation air-to-surface missile, The Indian Express reported. The missile is designed to neutralise enemy radar and communication assets. The Defence Ministry said tests under extreme release
Trump names Bill Pulte acting intelligence chief
The Indian ExpressArchived
US President Donald Trump appointed Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, The Indian Express reported. Pulte will continue leading the FHFA and chairing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac while taking temporary charge of the intel
Rubio warns Iran on Hormuz
The Indian ExpressArchived
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a Senate hearing that Iran has agreed to negotiate aspects of its nuclear programme, while calling Tehran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz unlawful and illegal. The Indian Express reported Rubio said reopening the energy passage is central
Sonam Wangchuk backs June 6 CJP protest
Hindustan TimesArchived
Education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk said he will join Cockroach Janta Party members in Delhi on June 6 if nothing changes by June 5, Hindustan Times reported. The protest call seeks accountability over NEET and CBSE controversies and demands Union Education Minister Dharmend
Venezuela's acting president to visit India
The HinduArchived
Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez will visit India from June 3 to 7, The Hindu reported citing the Ministry of External Affairs. She will be accompanied by ministers handling foreign affairs, economy and finance, science and technology, communication and information, a
G Parameshwara set to be Shivakumar's deputy
NDTVArchived
Former Karnataka Congress chief G Parameshwara will be appointed deputy chief minister under Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar, NDTV reported citing sources. Parameshwara, a former home minister and prominent Dalit leader, is seeking to be the only deputy even as other leade
INDIA bloc leaders to meet in Delhi on June 8
The HinduArchived
Leaders of the INDIA bloc are scheduled to meet in Delhi on June 8, The Hindu reported. About 17 Opposition parties are likely to attend, with Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee, Omar Abdullah, Hemant Soren, Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav and Uddhav Thac
PV Sindhu returns to badminton's world top 10
NDTV SportsArchived
PV Sindhu climbed one spot to No. 10 in the latest BWF women's singles rankings, returning to the top 10 for the first time since 2023. NDTV Sports reported that the two-time Olympic medallist is competing at the Indonesia Open, where she reached the second round. The ranking mil
Three cloudbursts trigger floods in Jammu and Kashmir
NDTVArchived
Three cloudbursts caused flash floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar and Doda districts on Monday, NDTV reported. The first two struck Gahan in Sarthal and Machipal in Kishtwar, while a third hit Bandekhra Nalla in Thathri, sending debris into the market but causi
Kangana thanks John Abraham for film title
NDTVArchived
Kangana Ranaut said John Abraham helped her upcoming film secure the title Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata without charging money. NDTV reported that the film was earlier called Nurses of Cama, but the team wanted a title reflecting ordinary citizens who shape India's destiny and found
National record holder KM Deeksha fails dope test
NDTV SportsArchived
Women's 1500m national record holder KM Deeksha has tested positive for a banned substance, according to reports citing sources. The 27-year-old set the national record of 4:04.78 in Los Angeles in May 2024 and last competed at the Indian Open Athletics Series in Jaipur on April
Infosys and Wipro ADRs fall after software selloff
NDTV ProfitArchived
Infosys and Wipro ADRs fell sharply in New York after Wall Street-listed software stocks sold off on brokerage warnings about AI disruption. NDTV Profit reported Wipro's ADR dropped nearly 9 percent to $2.16, while Infosys declined as much as 4 percent to $12.86 during Tuesday tr
SpaceX eyes $75 billion IPO raise, report says
NDTV ProfitArchived
Elon Musk-led SpaceX is aiming to raise at least $75 billion through an upcoming IPO, Reuters reported via NDTV Profit. The rocket and satellite company is targeting a valuation of about $1.75 trillion including a greenshoe option, after preliminary investor meetings during the t
Victoria's Secret stock jumps toward record day
NDTVArchived
Victoria's Secret shares surged nearly 50 percent intraday and touched a record high of $81.28 before trading around 40 percent higher at $75.61, NDTV reported citing Reuters. The rally followed stronger quarterly revenue, an adjusted profit of 60 cents per share, and upgraded fi
IndiGo to suspend Manchester flights from August 31
NDTV ProfitArchived
IndiGo will temporarily discontinue flights to and from Manchester from August 31, citing international airspace constraints, longer flight durations and rising operating costs. NDTV Profit and other reports said the airline will return one leased Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Nor
Rubio says Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and active
NDTVArchived
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and increasingly engaging in state affairs. NDTV reported that Khamenei was injured on February 28 during a US-Israel attack on Iran that also killed
CBSE gets new chairman amid OSM controversy
NDTVArchived
IAS officer Prashant Sitaram Lokhande has been appointed CBSE chairman, while Varun Bhardwaj, a 2008-batch Indian Information Service officer, is the board's new secretary. NDTV reported the changes as CBSE faces scrutiny over its on-screen marking system, re-evaluation delays, a
Three die as Dahod Smart City signboard collapses
The Indian ExpressArchived
Three people died and one was injured after a large signboard installed under the Smart City Mission collapsed in Dahod during thunderstorms and heavy rain, The Indian Express reported. The board near Garbada Chowkdi fell on passersby riding two-wheelers amid high-velocity winds
Annamalai quits BJP, plans new movement
The HinduArchived
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has quit the party and is expected to start a political movement that may become a regional party, The Hindu reported. Sources said he submitted his resignation on June 2 after meetings with Amit Shah, Nitin Nabin and B.L. Santhosh. He
India's chip ambitions need patient execution
The HinduArchived
Chip fabrication takes years, specialised equipment, talent pipelines and difficult yield optimisation before products reach markets. Packaging and import substitution may deliver earlier gains, but defence and electronics resilience require deeper capabilities. How can India kee
DHS says 200,000 paid H-1B fast-track fee
The HinduArchived
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told a Senate panel that more than 200,000 H-1B applicants paid $100,000 in fiscal 2026 for faster processing. He said DHS had received about 286,000 applications year to date. Paid applications are processed in about 15 days, com
Madhya Pradesh to restart State bus service
The HinduArchived
Madhya Pradesh will relaunch a statewide public bus service after a 21-year gap, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said. The Mukhya Mantri Sugam Parivahan Sewa will begin in phases, with the first rollout planned from Indore in July and services targeted before Rakshabandhan. The old St
Supreme Court orders fresh Aravalli review
The HinduArchived
The Supreme Court has formed a high-powered expert committee to independently review the Centre's report on defining and delineating the Aravalli range. The panel, chaired by ICFRE Director General Kanchan Devi, must submit its report by August 31, 2026. The court said critical a
USTR proposes 12.5 percent duties on India
The HinduArchived
The U.S. Trade Representative has proposed 12.5 percent additional duties on imports from 54 countries, including India, over alleged failures to prohibit imports made with forced labour. The action follows investigations into 60 economies. India denied the allegations and asked
Delhi restaurant fire kills ten in Malviya Nagar
NDTVArchived
At least 10 people died after a fire broke out in the basement of Lemon Green Restaurant in Delhi's Malviya Nagar around 8.50 a.m., NDTV reported. Several others were rescued from the five-storey building, which reportedly had about 40 people inside. Fire tenders, water bowsers a
Tariff move arrives during India-U.S. talks
NDTVArchived
The forced-labour tariff proposal overlaps with U.S. trade officials visiting Delhi to discuss a bilateral agreement. NDTV reported the USTR team, led by chief negotiator Brendan Lynch, is working on finalising the framework agreed in February. That makes the tariff threat both aExpelled Trinamool MLA claims 59 supporters
NDTVArchived
Expelled Trinamool MLA Ritabrata Banerjee reached the West Bengal Assembly claiming support from 59 MLAs for the Leader of Opposition post, NDTV reported. He is challenging Mamata Banerjee's nominee Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay. Trinamool has 80 MLAs in the 294-member House after Suve
Mumbai lakes hold about 15 percent storage
NDTVArchived
Mumbai's seven drinking-water lakes currently hold about 15 percent of total storage capacity, NDTV reported citing BMC data. Existing reserves can sustain the city for around one-and-a-half months if major inflows do not arrive. A 10 percent water cut has been in effect since Ma
Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen again in Norway
The HinduArchived
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa beat world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen for the second time in the same Norway Chess tournament, winning their eighth-round classical game with black pieces. The victory gave him three points and lifted him to 12 points, two behind leader Wesley So an
Ancient microbes reflect Otzi's final world
NDTVArchived
The study links active gut bacteria to Otzi's last meal of wild meat, ancient grains and fern. Researchers identified rare species such as Romboutsia hominis and Clostridium moniliforme, described as absent from many modern urban microbiomes but still found in some isolated commu
Sabalenka targets French Open semifinal place
NDTV SportsArchived
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka can move into the French Open semifinals on Wednesday as she chases a first Roland Garros title, NDTV Sports reported. One of only two top-10 women's seeds remaining, she faces Russian 25th seed Diana Shnaider after defeating fellow four-time Grand Sla
Kuwait airport hit by Iranian drones, reports say
The HinduArchived
Iranian drone and missile attacks struck Kuwait International Airport's T1 building early on June 3, causing injuries and forcing flight diversions, The Hindu reported citing Kuwait's state news agency. Kuwait officials said the passenger building suffered severe damage. The atta
Khan Sir's Patna institute vandalised
The HinduArchived
A coaching institute run by educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, was allegedly vandalised and pelted with stones in Patna's Kadamkuan area on Tuesday night, police said. Khan claimed firing also took place, but police denied that claim and confirmed physical assault
Vipul named India's next envoy to Saudi Arabia
The HinduArchived
Seasoned diplomat Vipul has been appointed India's next ambassador to Saudi Arabia, The Hindu reported citing the Ministry of External Affairs. A 1998-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, he currently serves as India's ambassador to Qatar and is expected to take up the Saudi ass
Two scientists charged over deactivated mpox vials
NDTVArchived
Two scientists at a U.S. government lab were charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the United States and lying to investigators, NDTV reported from an AP feed. Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe were stopped at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in January after trave
Microsoft tests AI wearable for agent workflows
People MattersArchived
Microsoft is testing early-stage wearable and desktop AI hardware concepts to help employees interact with digital agents, People Matters reported. The prototypes include a wearable access badge and a portable desktop cube with touch and voice controls. The devices are being pilo
Zhang Yiming overtakes Ambani in Asia rich list
Republic WorldArchived
ByteDance co-founder Zhang Yiming has overtaken Mukesh Ambani to become Asia's second-richest person, Republic World reported citing the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Zhang's net worth rose to $92.8 billion after ByteDance's valuation increased and its AI ambitions gained investo
PIB rejects RBI gold sale claim
NDTVArchived
PIB Fact Check rejected a Bloomberg Economics analysis suggesting the Reserve Bank of India may have sold about $12 billion of gold to protect foreign-exchange reserves amid Iran-war pressure, NDTV and other reports said. Government sources called the claim false, citing RBI data
Bajaj Avenger 220 Street returns at Rs 1.3 lakh
RushLaneArchived
Bajaj appears to have quietly launched the 2026 Avenger 220 Street in India at Rs 1,30,172 ex-showroom, RushLane reported. The model is listed on Bajaj's site after the Avenger 160 Street was delisted. It comes in Ebony Black and Cocktail Wine Red, sharing its price with the chro
Tamil Nadu voters need clarity on new political moves
NDTVArchived
Annamalai's possible movement or future party would test whether his personal following can survive outside the BJP structure. Tamil Nadu politics already has strong Dravidian poles, so any new platform must state its ideology and alliances clearly. What kind of politics can conv
Dehradun woman allegedly confined and tortured for months
NDTVArchived
A Dehradun woman was allegedly locked in a room and toilet for 10 months by her in-laws and survived on raw rice, onions and chillies, NDTV reported. Her father filed a complaint at Selakui Police Station naming her husband Rahul Khanduri and his parents, alleging repeated assaul
