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T.N. Assembly Speaker is going by the letter and spirit of Tenth Schedule

Party calls the issue a case of ‘seat chori’ by ‘the BJP-EC jugalbandi’; the party plans a nation-wide agitation on inflation, unemployment, NEET paper leak, CBSE OSM row, and other issues; protest campaign likely to begin by the end of June

Amit Shah terms MoU signed between Centre, Assam, and Nagaland on mineral oil explorations a “historic moment” and says it removes the last hurdle in Prime Minister Modi’s vision of a developed Northeast.

Currently, the Trinamool Congress has 80 legislators in the 294-seat West Bengal Assembly. Among them, 60 legislators - a figure which Ritabrata Banerjee claimed had increased to 65 by June 1 - support the new bloc led by him.

Justice Neena Bansal Krishna said the continuation of the FIR registered by the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing was "nothing but a gross abuse of the process of law"

The court said the allegations against Khuram Parvez, though serious, were based on the statement of a co-accused-turned-approver, who claimed to be an NIA informer, and were yet to be tested in trial.

India condemns attack, summons U.S. Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission Jason Meeks to lodge a “strong protest”

The petitioner accused Mr. Gandhi of referring to Lord Ram as a “mythological and fictional character” and stated that the comment deeply hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus and hence amounted to hate speech.

Police said that when officers moved in to arrest them, the suspects jumped into the underpass. One of them suffered fractures in both legs, while two others fractured one leg each.

India condemned a US attack on the tanker Settebello, leaving three Indian crew missing, and summoned a US diplomat to protest the incident.

The United Naga Council has imposed a 24-hour shutdown in parts of Manipur from 6 a.m. on June 11 to protest against the killing of Naga hostages

An FIR is registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act at Chheharta police station in Amritsar

Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan dissent with a view taken by Justice Vikram Nath of Supreme Court during his stint as a judge of Allahabad High Court

Communication of grounds of arrest or detention in writing by the investigating agency or police was ‘sacrosanct and cannot be breached under any situation,’ the apex court held

The ruling came on appeals filed by the complainant, Aamir, against separate high court orders granting bail to convicts Shakeeb, Shariq and Kashif.

Karnataka High Court seeks regulation of homestays after a US tourist's alleged rape, as the owner contests his arrest and seeks compensation.

General Secretary of the Seamen’s Union said US naval forces were aware of the nationalities of those onboard the vessel and that detention could have been considered as an alternative if instructions were not followed

A Mumbai special court on Wednesday directed accused Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira to respond to the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) pleas seeking cancellation of their bail in the Bhima Koregaon case over alleged violations of bail conditions.Special Judge Chakor S Baviskar granted time to the accused to file their replies. The NIA moved the court alleging that Gonsalves and Ferreira attended a January 19 gathering at the Mumbai Press Club where other accused persons were present and

With today's protest, the CJP said it is launching what it calls a nationwide agitation demanding Pradhan's resignation. Dipke said CJP will be releasing the education manifesto during today's protest.

Manifesto demands ₹10,000 compensation per student in case of paper leaks, evaluation of physical exam sheets, results within a month, backup dates in case of cancellation, independent audit of exam tenders

ED teams conduct searches on the house of YSRCP leader and former Minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao

The returning officer-cum-secretary of the Manipur Legislative Assembly handed over election certificates to Former Manipur BJP president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi

The US Central Command said on social media that Jalveer was “disabled” when a combat aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the vessel’s engine room

CJP identified an individual named Mayank Bhandari, who entered the June 6 protest and allegedly made controversial remarks on camera.

Police said the gang targeted poor, indebted families, primarily from the Kanjar community, and purchased girls by promising jobs

CJP protest highlights: Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has released its education manifesto. They demand the Union education minister's resignation.

India on Wednesday summoned the US charge d'affaires to protest the US military attack on the commercial vessel off the Oman coast

The commission further warns that the frauds are causing not only financial devastation but also severe psychological trauma and violations of human rights.

The latest protest that started under the leadership of Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) on June 5 however was triggered when local residents demanded subsidy on electricity and flour and restoration of civil liberties in Muzaffarabad, Rawalkot, and Mirpur.

He had been evading arrest for over a month after being named an accused in a case registered in connection with a clash that took place during a festival at the Vellaikkadavu temple in Vattiyurkavu

Based on the complaint, an FIR was registered at the Women's Police Station under the POCSO Act.

The court observed the accused people “sabotaged” the examination process “to satisfy their greed” and eroded the trust of several honest students in the exam process.

The party is witnessing unrest both in the Assembly and in Parliament. The two factions appear to be moving in very different directions. Despite their contrasting political positions, each side insists that it embodies the true spirit and legacy of the TMC.

Collector asked to examine allegations of staff misconduct, traffic delays, and safety deficiencies at the NH 66 facility and submit a report within eight days

Meeks was called in as Ambassador Sergio Gor was away from Delhi.

The complainant Abhijit Das alias Bobby, was fielded by the BJP against Banerjee from Diamond Harbour in the 2014 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections

The CJP said it would intensify its campaign after the one-day protest and expand demonstrations beyond Delhi to cities including Pune, Lucknow among others.

CJP to launch nationwide protest demanding education minister's resignation from Thursday

An FIR has been filed under Section 326(f) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), pertaining to mischief by fire, against an unidentified person

Dev's resignation is the latest in a series of setbacks that the TMC has faced following its loss in the West Bengal Assembly elections.

The BJP’s move pushed the Congress into alert mode with Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Umang Singhar hosting party MLAs and senior leaders over dinner at his residence and to discuss the election strategy.

Shabir Ahmad, a farmer from Pulwama’s Padgampora, said small patches of 3-4 kanals of land were being utilised by locals to procure rice and feed for cattle; “If the government takes the land, it will have a severe impact on locals,” said Mr. Ahmad.

INDIA Bloc Meet Live Updates: 23 political parties of the INDIA bloc are likely to meet after key partners TMC and DMK faced defeat in the recently concluded Assembly polls.

The man who had mobilised the crowd, gained overnight fame and amassed more followers than the BJP and the Congress combined had arrived at the protest venue.

The meeting comes a day after the two leaderds met during the INDIA bloc meeting held in Delhi. This at a politically significant moment as opposition leaders continue efforts to maintain cohesion and strategic alignment following recent electoral setbacks.

The MLAs who faced the prospect of disqualification in 2017 were spared the proceedings in view of the then Speaker, P. Dhanapal, not going after them. The matter went to the Madras High Court that dismissed a plea for action against the legislators

The FIR states that the victim told his father that he and his friend had been called to the accused person’s house around midnight and were allegedly assaulted through the night

Senior Congress leaders, including KC Venugopal, Jairam Ramesh, Sachin Pilot and Bhupesh Baghel, who had gathered outside the Election Commission office, sat on the ground in front of the main gate in protest.

Special Judge (CBI) Ajay Gupta granted time to the CBI to file its reply on the application moved by Yash Yadav.

In the 230-member Madhya Pradesh Assembly, a Rajya Sabha candidate needs 58 votes to win. The BJP, with 164 MLAs, has enough strength to secure 2/3 seats.

Umang Singhar, the leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, insisted they were not forcing anyone to move to Karnataka and that it was voluntary

A Delhi court on Tuesday stayed a magistrate court's order directing registration of a first information report (FIR) against Abhijit Iyer-Mitra for objectionable social media posts against Newslaundry's Manisha Pande and other journalists.Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Purshotam Pathak of Saket court observed that the words used by Iyer-Mitra were in the form of shayari but no individual was specifically named in it."The meticulous interpretation of the words and sentences used can only be don

Mr. Nabin asserted that Jharkhand will remain a BJP stronghold. He also directed that regular monthly meetings be held at all levels from the state down to the ‘Mandal’ level, to maintain continuous communication with grassroots workers.

Mohammad Rahib and Mohammad Zafar had transferred money to the bank account of the Iranian Embassy. They were detained.

Officials said the premises that were raided are located close to the India-Myanmar International Border in Mizoram and India-Bangladesh international front in Tripura

In his address, Sudhakaran likened Pinarayi Vijayan to a “drenched chicken” in the Assembly, implying that the former Chief Minister and current Opposition Leader appeared subdued and ineffective

The government, they claim, had not acted on demands to enhance reservation under Category 2(B) from 4% to 8%, allocate ₹10,000 crore for minority welfare in the State Budget, and ensure proportionate representation for minorities in the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council

Madras High Court directs Sun TV Network to pay her ₹10 lakh towards damages for not editing out scandalous allegations made against her by forest brigand Veerappan in a 1996 interview

The deceased, Manjesh Kumar, faced criminal charges in multiple cases registered under the Arms Act and the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act at Talaghattapura Police Station in Bengaluru

While 94% of the surveyed schools had separate toilets for girls, the lack of basic menstrual hygiene support systems, and non-availability of water and soap were cited as major hurdles

INDIA Bloc Meet Live Updates: 23 political parties of the INDIA bloc are likely to meet after key partners TMC and DMK faced defeat in the recently concluded Assembly polls.

The court will hear in detail the government's appeal seeking cancellation of the bail granted to the temple's chief priest.

Suraj Hegde, who was the former in-charge of the Indian Youth Congress, was the grandson of former Chief Minister Devaraj Urs.

An Uttar Pradesh court has directed the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against a Station House Officer (SHO) in his own police station, after finding that he had illegally detained a man for over two days and fabricated official records to justify the custody [State of UP v Sanjay Yadav].Addressing the SHO’s conduct and the question of whether his actions were protected as part of official duty, Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Kasganj, Khan Zishan Masood made it clear that suc

As discontent within a substantial section of the TMC and signs of internal cracks come into focus, here's a look at how the numbers could stack up in Parliament and the state Assembly if party leaders rebel.

Central and State law-enforcement agencies are working with the Election Commission of India to obtain data on foreign nationals who might have voted. Investigators have sought the assistance of the Bureau of Immigration in identifying foreign nationals who arrived in the State ahead of the election and departed within two to three days of polling

A function was held to open the local TVK office at Thippampatti in the Veerapandi Assembly constituency in Salem. Around 50 students from Kuralnatham Government Primary School were allegedly brought by the headmaster in school uniforms to attend the event

Recent elections in Gilgit Baltistan - and the protest note India had to issue for them - lay bare concerning but oft-ignored realities.

Rafiqul Islam, former All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA and treasurer of Assam State Jamiat Ulama, said the bill had been passed in the Assam Legislative Assembly based on numerical strength rather than broad public consensus.

One of the cases that brought Bhanu Pratap Singh back into sharp focus once again was the murder of Pati Raj Yadav, a milk trader, in October 2025.

The meeting comes amid growing speculations over a possible split in the Mamata Banerjee-led party following the massive loss in the West Bengal assembly polls

Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) has approached the Calcutta High Court challenging the West Bengal speaker's decision to appoint rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee as the leader of opposition (LoP) in the State assembly.Mamata Banerjee had recommended appointment of Sovandeb Chatterjee as the LOP but the speaker recognised the Ritabrata who showed support of 58 MLAs.According to PTI, the petition by TMC was mentioned before Justice Krishna Rao who agreed to list it for hearing on June

A Delhi court on Monday denied bail to Kesar Negi, the cook who was arrested by Delhi Police in the recent Malviya Nagar hotel fire case. Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Bhanu Pratap Singh of the Saket Courts passed the order and sent Negi to judicial custody for two weeks. The Court also extended by two days the police custody of Lavkesh Bajaj, the owner of the establishment. A total of 22 people, including 13 foreigners, were killed in Malviya Nagar’s Hauz Rani area last week in a fire

Kesar Negi, the cook who was arrested by Delhi Police in the recent Malviya Nagar hotel fire case, has moved a petition seeking bail before a Saket court.A total of 22 people, including 13 foreigners, were killed in Malviya Nagar’s Hauz Rani area last week in a fire incident at Flourish Stays B&B. Besides hotel owner Lovkesh Bajaj, cook Negi was arrested over allegations of negligence.However, Negi in his plea before the South district court has alleged that he is being made a scapegoat for

Omar Abdullah said that he will be writing to all the opposition parties to join the march at the start of the Monsoon session of parliament next month.

What makes these protests politically significant is that many of these groups were among AAP's most enthusiastic supporters before the 2022 elections

The two legislators alleged that signatures of several TMC MLAs were forged on a May 19 resolution nominating Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as the assembly’s LoP

The protest will take place at the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) at 4 pm on June 11.

The girl alleged that she was sold to two families in Jhansi and subjected to sexual assault by multiple men over a period of nearly two years.

The Cockroach Janta Party organised a protest led by its founder Abhijeet Dipke at the Jantar Mantar demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's removal.

The erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir was reorganised into the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh following the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government has promised the return of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

Mr. Dipke also said their protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday (June 6) was largely successful, with around 7,000 people participating in it, and added that the movement would now expand nationwide

After analysing the chatter on social media and getting a sense of the situation on the ground, it was felt that refusing permission may have led to some protesters storming the venue or the police station; the confrontation would have further fuelled the anger among the youth, government sources say

Sulkhan Singh, a former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) said through encounters the State is normalizing violence, ultimately creating a climate of vigilantism

Patna SSP Kartikeya Sharma had said on Friday that the educator and YouTuber was named in an FIR in connection with the case of vandalism of Khan Global Studies Institute.

Abhijeet Dipke said that right before landing at the Delhi airport on Saturday morning, he felt as though these were last few moments of freedom.

Mr. Dipke also said their protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday (June 6) was largely successful, with around 7,000 people participating in it, and added that the movement would now expand nationwide

Funeral of the 57-year-old actor, who died due to cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kochi on June 6, was conducted on the premises of Laughing Villa, his residence at Chittattukara in Ernakulam

Mallikarjun Kharge said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made "grand claims" in Parliament about diversifying fuel sources across 41 countries in response to the West Asia conflict and asked what became of that

While 94% of the surveyed schools had separate toilets for girls, the lack of basic menstrual hygiene support systems, and non-availability of water and soap were cited as major hurdles

Four-year-old dies of shigella infection in Kerala; govt steps up surveillance

The CJP protest was held to demand the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in NEET, CBSE, and other exams.

In a statement issued after the protest, Dipke thanked those who participated, describing the gathering as a "historic" and peaceful movement.

Abhijeet Dipke says the Jantar Mantar protest on June 6 was a success and more than 7,000 people took part in it. The next move will be decided in discussion with the members of the movement, he says

Saying that the LPG price has gone up by ₹89 in the last four months alone, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge cautions that the soaring domestic LPG prices threaten to disrupt the kitchens of common peopleNew Delhi

Sulkhan Singh, a former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) said through encounters State is normalizing violence, ultimately creating a climate of vigilantism

In terms of what people ask AI agents, we have only scratched the surface

Sensing that the police were closing in, Chakraborty slipped into the godown of a nearby clothing shop and concealed himself beneath a large heap of sarees.

At times, Abhijeet Dipke’s speech was almost drowned out by Delhi Police public announcements. Frustrated by interruptions, he remarked, “Ye kaun bol rha hai”

For students and parents, the CJP protest was about more than paper leaks

Officers further said the situation turned tense when security forces attempted to disperse the protestors, allegedly firing several live rounds and resorting to a lathi charge

Abhijeet Dipke said the country's political discourse needs to shift towards issues that directly affect young people, particularly employment and education.

Dhami said that Gupta assured him that no innocent person would face injustice and that the investigation would be based solely on facts and evidence

Journalist Anjana Om Kashyap and the TV Today Network have filed a defamation case in the Delhi High Court against popular educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan sir, and several others over their allegedly defamatory comments following her criticism of the growing influence of "star teachers". The suit is listed for hearing on June 8 before the vacation bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna.It seeks the removal of the defamatory content published against Kashyap and India Today and direc

The top court said the allegations against Haryana-based travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra were “very serious” while dismissing her bail plea

Madras High Court Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan advise the agency not to precipitate the issue until the next hearing of the case on June 23, 2026

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to an accused in a rape and murder case with a "heavy heart and great pain" due to the lack of scientific evidence linking the suspect to the crime.

Founder Abhijeet Dipke will seek permission from police before leading the protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.

Trinamool Congress leader Firhad Hakim resigns as Mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, citing inability to fulfill duties post-party's assembly poll defeat.

Security intensified across Delhi as protestors demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

The statement followed videos circulating online that reflect a heated exchange over an attempted audience question about “growing hostility to dissent within India”, which was cut short by the event moderator

The police can arrest the accused; they can also take action against him according to the law; but they cannot deliberately defame the accused in the name of arrest; observes Calcutta High Court

Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das said that permission for the protest has been obtained

Samsudheen says the norm making Aadhaar card mandatory was not set by this government. The requirement has led to denial of admissions especially for migrant children

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’, alleges threats and censorship following the takedown of his youth-led satirical political outfit’s website

The poster circulating online carried the tagline: “Not just online, it’s time to show power in the streets”

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticised the withholding of CJP’s X account, saying democracies need space for satire, dissent and youth frustration

The victim, identified as Lovepreet Singh, sustained two bullet injuries to his waist and thigh and later died because of his injuries at Nakodar Civil Hospital.

During the question-and-answer session, some attendees raised questions on alleged suppression of dissent in India

The protest has been called by the online platform to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak issue

India's first comprehensive data protection legislation governing the processing of digital personal data. Establishes Data Protection Board, defines data principal and fiduciary rights and obligations, and provides for significant penalties.

Provided legislative backing for the Aadhaar project, defining it as proof of identity for receiving subsidies, benefits, and services. Passed as a money bill. Established data protection and authentication framework.

Gave statutory backing to Aadhaar as a tool for targeted delivery of subsidies and services. Established UIDAI as a statutory authority with data protection provisions and authentication framework.

Pioneered electronic transfer of government subsidies and benefits directly to beneficiary bank accounts using Aadhaar authentication. Aimed at reducing leakages, eliminating middlemen, and improving targeting of welfare schemes.

Launched to transfer subsidies directly to beneficiary bank accounts linked to Aadhaar, reducing leakages and middlemen. Initially covered LPG subsidy (PAHAL), scholarships, and MGNREGA wages. Later expanded massively under NDA government.

First Aadhaar number issued to a resident of Tembhli village, Maharashtra on 29 September 2010. Marked the operational launch of the world's largest biometric identity programme, crossing 100 crore enrolments by 2016.

Made free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 years under Article 21A. Mandated 25% reservation in private schools for economically weaker sections and set pupil-teacher ratios.

Made education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 years, mandating free and compulsory education in neighbourhood schools. Required 25% reservation in private schools for economically weaker sections. Set norms for pupil-teacher ratios and infrastructure.

Establishment of UIDAI under Nandan Nilekani to issue unique 12-digit identification numbers (Aadhaar) to all residents of India. Became the world's largest biometric ID system, later underpinning Direct Benefit Transfer and digital governance.

Established UIDAI to issue 12-digit unique identification numbers (Aadhaar) to all Indian residents. First Aadhaar number issued in September 2010. Became the world's largest biometric identification system.

Strengthened protections for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes against caste-based atrocities. Enhanced penalties, established special courts, and provided for rights of victims during investigation and trial.

Landmark transparency legislation empowering citizens to request information from public authorities, replacing the Freedom of Information Act 2002. Widely regarded as one of the strongest accountability tools in Indian democracy.

Landmark transparency legislation giving citizens the right to access information from public authorities. Established Information Commissions at central and state levels. Widely regarded as one of the most significant governance reforms in Indian democracy.