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14 Jun

TMC Internal Rift Escalates as Abhishek Banerjee Writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Against Rebel Faction Recognition

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAbhishek Banerjee, AITC Faction, Anti Defection Law, Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, TMC Internal Conflict, TMC Rebel MPs, Trinamool Congress

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The internal conflict within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has intensified as party leader in the Lok Sabha Abhishek Banerjee urged Speaker Om Birla not to recognise any breakaway group of party MPs claiming to represent a separate faction. The development comes ahead of a planned meeting between rebel TMC MPs and the Speaker, where the dissident group is expected to seek recognition as an independent parliamentary bloc. In his letter to the Speaker, Abhishek Banerjee requested that the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) be treated as a single political entity represented in Parliament only through its…

14 Jun

Supreme Court Allows HIMSR to Proceed with 150 MBBS and 49 PG Seats for 2026–27 Academic Year

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaConsent of Affiliation, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jamia Hamdard, MBBS Seats 2026, Postgraduate Medical Seats India, Supreme Court HIMSR

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant relief to the Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR), the Supreme Court has permitted the institution to proceed with admissions for 150 MBBS seats and 49 postgraduate medical seats for the academic year 2026–27, subject to the final outcome of the ongoing legal dispute. A Bench comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, in its order dated May 27, observed that the “Consent of Affiliation is deemed to have been granted” by Jamia Hamdard (Deemed to be University) in favour of HIMSR for the said academic year, in continuation of…

14 Jun

PM Modi Pushes ‘Make in India’ Agenda in Defence Talks With Macron, Seeks Greater Local Production of Rafale Jets

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaEmmanuel Macron, India France Defence Ties, Make in India defence, Narendra Modi, Rafale Deal India

Paris/New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated India's push for greater indigenous manufacturing in the defence sector during discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron, emphasizing that future defence cooperation should focus on co-development, co-production and co-manufacturing under the "Make in India" initiative. The issue was discussed during a high-level meeting between the two leaders in France, where both sides reviewed ongoing defence cooperation and explored opportunities to deepen strategic ties. Briefing reporters after the meeting, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Prime Minister Modi consistently stressed the importance of increasing local manufacturing and technology partnerships during all…

14 Jun

Anti-Terror Hunt in Rajouri Enters Fourth Week, Security Forces Maintain Tight Vigil Under Operation Sherawali

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingOperation Sherawali

Rajouri (Rajeev Sharma): The extensive counter-terror campaign codenamed Operation Sherawali continued unabated on Sunday, marking its 23rd day in the dense forests of Gambir Mughlan in the Manjakote sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. Security agencies remain engaged in an intensive effort to locate and eliminate suspected terrorist elements operating in the region. The operation is being jointly executed by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security units, with coordinated search teams combing remote hill ranges and forest belts. Officials said the difficult topography has made the mission challenging, but forces are pressing ahead with sustained…

14 Jun

Ayodhya Donation Probe: Nripendra Mishra Calls for Faith in SIT, Says Fast-Track Inquiry Reflects Government’s Commitment

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Ayodhya (Rajeev Sharma): Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra has expressed confidence in the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine the alleged Ram Temple donation controversy, describing the move as a timely and responsible step. Reacting to the formation of the three-member panel, Mishra said the government's swift response demonstrates its seriousness in addressing public concerns. He pointed out that the inquiry team comprises senior officers and has been given a clearly defined timeline to complete its task. "The fact that the SIT was constituted within 24 hours deserves appreciation. A…

14 Jun

Speeding Car Crashes Into Truck on Jammu-Srinagar Highway, Fatal Mishap Leaves Three Dead

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingJammu

Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): A tragic road accident on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway claimed the lives of three men from Haryana and left two others injured after their vehicle collided with a truck in the Nagrota area during the early hours of Sunday. Police officials said the mishap occurred around 2:15 a.m. near the Jagti-Karli stretch when the car reportedly rammed into a truck with tremendous force. The impact severely damaged the vehicle, trapping the occupants inside. Emergency responders and local police rushed to the scene and launched rescue operations. Two passengers were declared dead at the spot, while another victim,…

14 Jun

ED Intensifies Probe Into Alleged Financial Diversion; Former RAAG Executive Sent to Custodial Interrogation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingED

New Delhi: (Rajeev Sharma): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has stepped up its investigation into an alleged money laundering network after securing six days of custodial interrogation of Sateesh Seth, the former Group Managing Director of the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG), from a Delhi court. The Dwarka Court allowed the agency's plea, observing that sustained questioning was necessary to trace the alleged proceeds of crime, identify those who benefited from the transactions and reconstruct the complete financial trail. The case revolves around accusations that funds were illegally routed overseas through hawala channels by generating fabricated invoices linked to allegedly inflated…

13 Jun

Triple DRDO Missile Trials Mark Major Leap in India’s Defence Preparedness

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has taken another significant step towards strengthening its strategic defence capabilities with the successful completion of three consecutive missile flight tests conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The trials showcased the country's growing ability to counter advanced aerial threats while also enhancing its maritime strike potential. The series of tests demonstrated a robust multi-layered defence mechanism designed to intercept long-range ballistic missiles. Defence experts view the achievement as a major advancement in India's indigenous missile defence programme, capable of responding to evolving security challenges. In a parallel milestone, DRDO also carried out…

12 Jun

US Asked India to Buy Russian Oil in 2022 to Stabilize Markets, Says EAM S Jaishankar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaforeign policy, global energy market, India US relations, Russian oil, S Jaishankar

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar revealed that the United States specifically requested India to purchase Russian oil in 2022 to assist in stabilizing global energy markets. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Kultaranta Talks alongside Finland Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and UAE Assistant Foreign Minister Lana Nusseibeh, Jaishankar asserted that New Delhi's energy decisions have consistently been guided by cost and market availability rather than ideology or sanctimony. He noted that prior to the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict, India had never been a significant buyer of Russian crude oil. Reflecting on the fluctuating global…

12 Jun

Centre Mulling Policy for West Asian Students with Cancelled Board Exams, Supreme Court Defers Hearing

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCBSE results, Higher education, security situation, student policy, Supreme Court, West Asia

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Government on Friday informed the Supreme Court that it is actively considering a comprehensive policy to accommodate private candidates from West Asia whose Class 12 board results remain unannounced following the cancellation of exams by the Central Board of Secondary Education due to regional security concerns. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench comprising Justice AG Masih and Justice Vijay Bisnoi that the government is evaluating a broader policy framework to assist similarly situated students caught in the administrative limbo. Following the submission, the top court deferred the hearing on the matter to June…