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Jun 5, 2026, 04:06 PM
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Expands Cabinet to 17 Members

Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Expands Cabinet to 17 Members

Twelve new ministers took the oath of office in Assam Friday as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma carried out his Cabinet expansion, taking the strength of his new ministry to 17. The Himanta Cabinet has a few new faces , even as it continues to accommodate prominent former Congress leaders who had followed Sarma into the BJP some years ago. The senior-most among these ex-Congress leaders in the Himanta ministry 2.0 is Ajanta Neog, who had been sworn in with Sarma last month. Pijush Hazarika and Jayanta Malla Baruah, both Sarma loyalists who were prominent members of his last ministry, were inducted into the Council of Ministers Friday. Both of them were first-time MLAs when they quit the Congress and joined the BJP soon after Sarma’s switch to the BJP in 2015, with both going on to become Cabinet ministers. One of the entrants into the Council of Ministers, Sushanta Borgohain, has a similar trajectory. He too was a first-time MLA with the Congress when Sarma left it, but he went on to remain with the party for another six years. In 2021, soon after he was elected on a Congress ticket, he defected to the BJP. He was subsequently elected from the same seat on a BJP ticket later that year. One of the new faces in the ministry is Biswajit Daimary, who was the Speaker in the previous Assembly. Daimary is the BJP’s senior-most leader from the Bodo community, which is Assam’s single largest tribal group. A former Rajya Sabha MP and a long-time member of the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), he had joined the BJP in 2020, which gave the party a prominent face in the Bodoland region. Ranoj Pegu, who was the Minister of Education and Welfare of Plain Tribes & Backward Classes (non-BTC) in the previous Himanta-led government, has also been made a minister now. A former Chief Executive Member of the Mising Autonomous Council, Pegu is a prominent leader from the Mising community, another prominent tribal community in the state. However, the expanded Himanta ministry does not have representation from the Karbi and Dimasa tribes from the large hill districts of Central Assam. It includes two ministers from Southern Assam’s Barak Valley, Krishnendu Paul and Kaushik Rai, who were both ministers in the last BJP government. Ashwini Roy Sarkar, a leader from the Koch Rajbongshi community from Dhubri district, is a new entrant into the ministry. The other new Cabinet face, who was sworn in last month, is one of the BJP’s senior-most leaders in the state, Rameshwar Teli, a tea-tribe leader who had previously been Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and then handled the Petroleum and Natural Gas portfolio in the Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre. Yet another new face in the Himanta Cabinet is first time MLA Nilima Devi, who has been elected from the Mangaldai seat. The president of the Assam Pradesh BJP Mahila Morcha, Nilima, and Ajanta Neog are the only women in the Cabinet. Other prominent faces from the previous Himanta ministry who were sworn in Friday include senior Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader Keshab Mahanta, who has joined his party colleague Atul Bora in the Cabinet. They also include Ashok Singhal, a senior BJP leader and a prominent member of the last ministry, who also courted controversies for his polarising posts on social media. Charan Boro, the BPF’s lone minister, had been sworn in last month with Sarma. The 17-member Himanta Cabinet has thus 13 BJP ministers with the party’s allies AGP and BPF having two ministers and one, respectively.
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Jun 5, 2026, 03:30 PM
Trinamool Congress Faces Growing Crisis as Low Turnout at Meeting Sparks Speculation

Trinamool Congress Faces Growing Crisis as Low Turnout at Meeting Sparks Speculation

The political crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) appeared to deepen on Friday as only a handful of party legislators and parliamentarians attended a meeting convened by former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee at her Kalighat residence in Kolkata. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? The meeting came days after a significant number of TMC legislators reportedly skipped a key party gathering, fuelling speculation about growing discontent within the organisation. According to party sources, only eight MLAs attended Friday's huddle, while just four of the party's 28 Lok Sabha MPs were present. Among the Rajya Sabha members, only Derek O'Brien and Dola Sen attended. TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was also present at the meeting. Prominent leaders including Firhad Hakim, Madan Mitra, Kunal Ghosh and Sovandeb Chattopadhyay were among those who attended. In response to questions over the low turnout, the TMC clarified that the gathering was a meeting of its National Working Committee and not a session involving all MPs and MLAs. The party said several committee members, including Mahua Moitra, Sushmita Dev, Mukul Sangma and Rajesh Tripathi, participated virtually. Meanwhile, rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee claimed support for the dissident camp was increasing and suggested more MLAs could join the rebellion during the upcoming Assembly session. The revolt erupted after the TMC's defeat in the recent Assembly elections, with several leaders questioning Mamata Banerjee's leadership. Amid the ongoing turmoil, the party has already expelled two MLAs, marking one of the most serious internal challenges in its history.
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Jun 5, 2026, 03:25 PM
India Closely Monitors Situation in Latin America Amidst Political Unrest

India Closely Monitors Situation in Latin America Amidst Political Unrest

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Latin America is currently grappling with a wave of political and social instability, characterised by widespread civil unrest, security crises, and shifting diplomatic alliances. As governments across the region struggle to maintain order, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is closely monitoring the status of the Indian diaspora amidst these turbulent conditions. During a weekly briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal provided an update on the Indian community residing in the region, noting that their safety is a top priority. There are approximately 4,000 Indian nationals in Chile, around 350 in Ecuador, and fewer than 100 in Bolivia. “In Chile, there are approximately 4,000 Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin. In Bolivia, the number is less than 100, and in Ecuador, it is around 350. I do not have the exact number for Colombia at this moment. We are closely monitoring the developments in these countries and remain in regular contact with our missions and the local Indian communities,” he said. The Ministry is maintaining regular contact with its diplomatic missions in these countries to ensure the well-being of local Indian communities. Despite the regional volatility, India continues to maintain “friendly ties” with Cuba, building on its history of humanitarian support, including providing essential supplies like generators and medicines during past natural disasters. “Regarding Cuba, we have friendly ties. Last year, when Cyclone Melissa hit, we provided humanitarian assistance, including generators, medicines, and other essential supplies. We continue to support Cuba through our established diplomatic and economic cooperation,” he added. As the region experiences this period of “pragmatic transformation,” India’s diplomatic focus remains on safeguarding its citizens and preserving long-standing humanitarian and economic partnerships across Latin America. Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast, who assumed office in March 2026, is currently facing significant domestic pressure. Recent anti-government demonstrations in Santiago have seen police use water cannons to disperse protesters who accuse his administration of dismantling critical healthcare, education, and welfare programs, reported Al Jazeera. The President’s “State of the Nation” address emphasised a hard-line approach to security and immigration, marking a sharp rightward turn in Chilean politics. Bolivia remains in the grip of a deepening political crisis. President Rodrigo Paz, just months into his term, is facing mass demonstrations, highway blockades, and demands for his resignation. With fuel shortages and a paralysed economy, the government has refused to rule out a state of emergency and the deployment of the military to quell unrest, reported Al Jazeera. Organised crime remains the primary driver of instability in Ecuador. President Daniel Noboa continues to utilise states of emergency and military deployments in an effort to combat transnational drug cartels that have turned coastal provinces–particularly Guayas–into epicentres of violence. While highland cities like Cuenca remain relatively stable, the national security situation remains critical. Meanwhile, Cuba is under severe economic strain following a de facto fuel blockade and new rounds of sanctions imposed by the United States. On June 4, 2026, the U.S. Treasury Department expanded sanctions to include President Miguel Diaz-Canel and several members of the Castro family, further pressuring Havana’s leadership amidst ongoing energy shortages and economic collapse. (ANI) Source The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.
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Jun 5, 2026, 03:25 PM
Gold Prices Slip to Rs 1.59 Lakh per 10 Grams Amid Global Market Volatility

Gold Prices Slip to Rs 1.59 Lakh per 10 Grams Amid Global Market Volatility

Gold prices slipped to Rs 1.59 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, June 5, capping a roller-coaster week, as frequently shifting signals from West Asia kept investors on edge. According to local marketmen, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity fell Rs 400 to Rs 1,59,900 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) after briefly reclaiming the Rs 1.60 lakh level a day earlier. The decline followed a week of sharp swings, with the precious metal swinging between gains and losses in almost every session. During the week, gold has shed Rs 3,000, or nearly 2 per cent, highlighting the uncertainty gripping precious metal markets. Silver prices witnessed an even steeper fall. Extending losses for the third consecutive session, the white metal slumped by Rs 5,000 to Rs 2,60,700 per kilogram. On a weekly basis, its losses widened to Rs 14,000, or 5.09 per cent. Analysts said bullion prices were pressured by weakness in global markets and a stronger rupee after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced measures aimed at attracting foreign capital and supporting the domestic currency. “Gold prices in the domestic market declined on Friday, tracking weakness in the international market and additional pressure from a sharp recovery in the rupee,” Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst of Commodities at HDFC Securities, said. While investors balanced lingering geopolitical uncertainties against growing expectations that US interest rates could remain elevated for longer, he added. In the international markets, spot gold fell marginally to USD 4,470.79 per ounce, while silver slipped over 1 per cent to USD 72.89 per ounce. “Spot gold is edged lower on Friday and on course for a second consecutive week of losses, as a confluence of hawkish macro signals and stalled geopolitical diplomacy keeps sentiment fragile,” Kaynat Chainwala, AVP Commodity Research, Kotak Securities, said. The yellow metal offered a brief respite in the preceding session as softer bond yields, a weaker US dollar, and cautious diplomatic optimism around Washington-Tehran talks lifted the metal. However, the gains were unravelled quickly once Hezbollah rejected the US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, reminding market participants that the region’s conflict architecture remains deeply fractured, she added. On the domestic front, the RBI kept its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, as expected, and announced a raft of measures to attract foreign capital and support the rupee amid growing risks to growth and inflation from the prolonged West Asia conflict, elevated energy prices and global supply-chain disruptions.
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Jun 5, 2026, 03:19 PM
AIMIM President Conducts Door-to-Door Campaign for Special Intensive Revision in Telangana

AIMIM President Conducts Door-to-Door Campaign for Special Intensive Revision in Telangana

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has conducted a door-to-door campaign for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which is going to begin on June 15 in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana. The campaign was conducted in the Yakutpura constituency while participating in inauguration and foundation-laying programmes. During the campaign, he interacted with residents and explained the SIR process. He stated that all eligible voters are required to fill out the enumeration form provided by Booth Level Officers (BLOs). Asaduddin Owaisi urged citizens in Hyderabad to understand the process of SIR correctly and participate in the voter verification exercise as per the prescribed guidelines. Odisha, where the SIR of electoral rolls is taking place, has adopted the ‘panchnama’ route to resolve anomalies. In the ‘panchnama’ route, signatures of persons in the locality may be taken to resolve anomalies in the mapping. Following are some of the anomalies identified during SIR in Odisha: In these cases, Odisha is taking the ‘panchnama’ route. In Phase II, Uttar Pradesh and some other states took the documentation route to resolve it. Voters were asked to prove their relationship with the elector in the 2002 SIR list through any documents, not necessarily from the ECI-listed documents. So far, it is unclear which process will be adopted in Telangana.
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Jun 5, 2026, 03:10 PM
Putin Emphasizes Multipolar World, Downplays Economic Headwinds at SPIEF

Putin Emphasizes Multipolar World, Downplays Economic Headwinds at SPIEF

President Vladimir Putin delivered his keynote address at the annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on Friday, leaning heavily on familiar talking points about a “ multipolar ” world while downplaying the mounting economic headwinds hitting Russia amid its war against Ukraine. The plenary session , scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. local time, started around an hour late. Indian journalist Greeta Mohan moderated the panel, which, besides Putin, included the presidents of Uzbekistan and Tanzania, as well as Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. Before Putin took the stage, organizers screened an AI-generated video depicting Russia across three centuries as a historic global stabilizer. A narrator describes Russia as a country “that remembers the lessons of history” and remains “ready for partnerships that span decades to come.” T he video concludes by pitching Russia as the definitive anchor for future global order, calling it “the place where dialogue begins” and “the guarantor that agreements will actually work.” Opening his speech with brief references to the global energy crisis and war in the Middle East, Putin proclaimed that the world is undergoing fundamental geopolitical and economic shifts. “We are not just witnessing a transition from one phase to another, but the transformation of the development paradigm itself,” he said. As he did during the past two forums, Putin championed BRICS — a bloc of countries originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — as the primary engine of this transition. “BRICS leadership is growing. Projections show that this balance will continue to shift further in favor of BRICS,” the Kremlin leader said . “It’s because economic growth rates in BRICS countries will be consistently higher. They are higher now, and they will go higher still. This trend is here to stay.” At the same time, with years of war and Western sanctions weighing heavily on the Russian economy, Putin could not avoid addressing the country’s mounting macroeconomic vulnerabilities. “We have essentially come down to the same baseline that Eurozone countries have been living with for years,” Putin said. “The crucial thing is that we preserved the core of our macroeconomic policy. I am confident that our upward and forward progress is guaranteed.” Russia’s economy contracted by 0.2% in annualized terms between January and March, according to the state statistics agency Rosstat. Policymakers now expect GDP to grow by just 0.4% this year, a significant decrease from their previous estimate of 1.3%. At SPIEF, Putin acknowledged the slowdown but placed the responsibility for a turnaround squarely on state officials. “Yes, economic growth is currently subdued. I want to remind the government of the target they ’ ve been set: we need to return to a path of sustainable domestic economic growth starting as early as next year,” he said. Putin stressed that reviving growth depends entirely on “increasing capital expenditure and launching a new investment cycle,” calling investment growth “the single most important metric” of performance for economic officials. “It is vital that this economic growth is balanced, driven by domestic demand and coupled with a further reduction in inflation,” he added. The president ’ s sweeping overview of socio-economic issues in Russia featured a rapid-fire delivery of macroeconomic statistics and bureaucratic goals, such as improving the business climate, ensuring predictability of laws and their enforcement, as well as easing regulatory burdens for small and medium-sized enterprises. And yet, in practice, the Russian government has recently raised taxes on both consumers and small businesses, ratcheted up its nationalization of companies, increasingly jailed leading business figures and seized the assets of foreign corporations. To drive economic and productivity growth despite current headwinds, Putin pointed to artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and digital platform solutions as the key technologies of the future. “ First is artificial intelligence, which enables the processing of huge amounts of data and the making of optimal decisions in virtually every field, ” Putin said, adding that autonomous systems “ dramatically boost productivity and reshape entire sectors of the economy. ” He warned that countries must build their own digital systems or risk turning into “ digital peripheries ” controlled by Western tech companies, adding that Russia had already learned this lesson. Still, Putin ’ s address on Friday offered few concrete specifics on how Russia intends to navigate its major economic hurdles, particularly those tied to the costly, ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Putin made no mention of the war throughout his speech. Dubbed the “Russia’s Davos,” SPIEF had for years attracted top Western business leaders and policymakers, serving as a platform for major deals like the Nord Stream gas pipeline. But since 2022, the forum’s lineup has reflected Moscow’s pivot toward countries in Asia and Africa amid its isolation from the West.
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Jun 5, 2026, 02:34 PM
Putin and Zelensky Exchange Calls for Peace as Conflict Rages On

Putin and Zelensky Exchange Calls for Peace as Conflict Rages On

Putin spoke to the heads of the world's leading news agencies in St. Petersburg. Putin said Russia is strengthening its air defenses to respond to Ukraine's drone attacks. He also said the patriotism and willpower of the Russian people will help them meet their goals. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote an open letter to Putin. Zelensky urged a direct meeting between the two leaders so that the war can end peacefully. Zelensky said peace is only possible if the two countries negotiate directly. He also called for a complete ceasefire. The Kremlin confirmed it had received the letter. In an interview with AdvertisingTrending journalists, Putin said Russia was ready for a deal based on proposals discussed in a meeting with Trump in Anchorage, Alaska. He said Russia had to reach an understanding "as soon as possible, but only if the Russian military claims that the conflict is close to 2440" were accepted by Putin.
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Dainik Jagran
Jun 5, 2026, 02:29 PM
Former BJP Leader K. Annamalai Resigns, Launches New Political Movement 'We the Leaders Foundation'

Former BJP Leader K. Annamalai Resigns, Launches New Political Movement 'We the Leaders Foundation'

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president and former IPS officer K. Annamalai resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday. With this resignation, he has started a new'political movement '. He called for people to engage on issues like education, health, development, and youth leadership under the'We the Leaders Foundation '. More than 50 grassroots leaders and more than 8 lakh workers joined in just four hours. The statement on the foundation's website said that they believe in a governance model of'conscious leadership, community participation, and data-based decision-making '. Annamalai's political movement aims to bridge the gap between technological advancement and human-centric leadership, so that every constituency can have inclusive, sustainable, and impactful development. He also pledged to promote development-oriented and culturally rooted politics in Tamil Nadu as well as to eliminate sectarian and dynastic politics. In his resignation letter, Nithin wrote that he does not want to burden the party with new political direction.
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Jun 5, 2026, 02:29 PM
Jana Nayakan: Producer Refunds Advance Money Amid Legal Limbo

Jana Nayakan: Producer Refunds Advance Money Amid Legal Limbo

Actor-turned-politician Vijay's last film Jana Nayakan is still stuck in legal limbo. Now, the film's producer, KVN Productions, has taken a big step. The company has decided to refund all the advance money to the distributors. The company plans to release the film alone once it is certified and the legal issues are sorted out. The move comes after months of uncertainty over the film's release. It is not yet clear when it will hit the theatres.
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Jun 5, 2026, 02:28 PM
Meenakshi Natarajan Meets Kamal Nath Amidst Rajya Sabha Seat Discussion

Meenakshi Natarajan Meets Kamal Nath Amidst Rajya Sabha Seat Discussion

Meenakshi Natarajan reached Kamal Nath's residence in Delhi after being announced as an advertisement candidate and met him. This meeting is considered to be politically significant. In fact, Kamal Nath's name was among the most prominent contenders during the discussion of candidates for the Rajya Sabha seat. Many leaders and workers of the state Congress believed that the party could send him to the Rajya Sabha. Although the Congress leadership finally expressed confidence in Meenakshi Natarajan.
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Jun 5, 2026, 02:26 PM
BJP Announces MLC Candidates in Bihar, Includes Bhojpuri Actor Pawan Singh

BJP Announces MLC Candidates in Bihar, Includes Bhojpuri Actor Pawan Singh

Here is the big news coming from Bihar: BJP announces names of MLC candidates in Bihar. BJP announces 4 candidates including Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh and Sanjay Mayukh. BJP announces 4 candidates for MLC elections. Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh has been nominated as MLC candidate by BJP. Dr. Sanjay Mayukh, Anil Kumar Thakur and Sheela Pandit have also been nominated. The most shocking name in this list is Pawan Singh. Pawan Singh was also trying to contest on BJP ticket for a long time. BJP also gave ticket to Pawan Singh from Asansol in West Bengal in 2024 Lok Sabha elections. However, later Pawan Singh decided not to contest from Asansol. He demanded ticket from any seat in Bihar. Although he did not get a ticket from Banat, Pawan Singh faced defeat in the Lok Sabha election. Pawan Singh also faced defeat in this list.
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Dainik Jagran
Jun 5, 2026, 02:24 PM
Trinamool Congress Rebellion Spreads as More Than Two-Thirds of MLAs Question Party Direction

Trinamool Congress Rebellion Spreads as More Than Two-Thirds of MLAs Question Party Direction

The fire of rebellion in the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is spreading fast after losing power in West Bengal. Only 8 MLAs turned up for the crucial meeting called at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence on Friday. Most MPs from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha also stayed away. More than two-thirds of the total 80 TMC MLAs are now openly rebelling. Just a few days ago, 60 MLAs boycotted a crucial meeting. The very low attendance at Friday's meeting has shocked the party leadership. According to sources, many MLAs and MPs are now questioning the party's direction and Mamata Banerjee's leadership. Only 4 of the party's 28 Lok Sabha MPs attended the meeting, while 11 of the Rajya Sabha MPs were missing. Mamata Banerjee's nephew and national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was present at the meeting. Only Derek O'Brien and Dola Sen from the Rajya Sabha attended the meeting. Among the MLAs, Madan Mitra, Bina Mondal, Ashima Patra, Kunal Hakim, Sovandeb Chattopadhyay, and Abhishek Banerjee, the newly appointed national general secretary of the party, were present at the meeting.
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Dainik Jagran
Jun 5, 2026, 02:13 PM
NDA Fields Candidates for Legislative Council By-Elections in India

NDA Fields Candidates for Legislative Council By-Elections in India

The NDA has fielded eight candidates, including two women, for the by-election to nine seats in the legislative council. Voting will be held on June 18. Nominations will be filed by June 8. Apart from these eight, the NDA has also announced candidates for the by-election to one seat in the council, which fell vacant on Friday after the resignation of former chief minister Nitish Kumar. Five of the eight are extremely backward, including two women. The BJP has also nominated Bhojpuri film star Pawan Singh Singh Singh. He is being sent to the council to blunt the rebellion of BJP leader and former Union minister Rajkumar Singh. Pawan Singh had weakened the NDA's prospects in several seats by contesting as an independent from Karakat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. All JD-U candidates will go to the legislative council for the first time. All three new faces except Sanjay Mayukh in the BJP. Apart from Pawan Singh and Sanjay Mayukh, Anil Kumar Thakur and Sheela Pandit have been nominated by the JD-U in the council.
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Jun 5, 2026, 02:09 PM
TMC Party Meeting Decisions Announced by Kalyan Banerjee

TMC Party Meeting Decisions Announced by Kalyan Banerjee

Kolkata, West Bengal: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee announces decisions made in the party's National Working Committee meeting - Kolkata, West Bengal: After meeting former CM Mamata Banerjee, TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh says, "Today there was a meeting under the leadership of TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee. About 99% of members were present, some physically and some virtually, from different places and other..."
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Jun 5, 2026, 02:01 PM
Kharkhoda Cowshed Head Selection Meeting Ends in Dispute

Kharkhoda Cowshed Head Selection Meeting Ends in Dispute

Kharkhoda. Discussions were held in the presence of Khap members, public representatives and villagers in the panchayat held on Friday regarding the selection of a new head in the charitable cowshed located in village Sisana, but no consensus could be reached. After two people were announced as the head, the atmosphere became tense and noisy. The meeting discussed the operation of the cowshed, the financial situation and the selection of the new head. Mahavir Dahiya, the former cowshed head, said that effective efforts were not being made to recover the outstanding dues of the people on the cowshed. He said that the previous panchayat had also not been able to agree on the head selection and continued to have differences. He appealed for a unanimous decision in the interest of the cowshed. During the meeting, former district councilor Chand Pehalwan proposed a name and demanded to be made the head. On behalf of Dahiya Chaubisi, Umesh Nahar, Balwan alias Balle Pehalwan, the name of Rohana was proposed by the people present for the post.
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Jun 5, 2026, 01:53 PM
Russia Offers Joint Development of Su-57 Fighter Jet to India

Russia Offers Joint Development of Su-57 Fighter Jet to India

India's all-weather friend Russia has once again put forward a proposal for its fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet. This time the offer has come directly from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin has not only agreed to sell this stealth fighter jet to India but has also shown interest in developing it together. Vladimir Putin was attending an event with the heads of the world's leading news agencies. During this time, while answering an Indian journalist's question, he said that we had proposed to India to develop it together with the Su-57. But our Indian friends said that let's see. Further, the Russian President said that the Su-57 can be a joint venture between us. We have made it ourselves and we are definitely ready to work with India, supply it and develop it further. About the relations between India and Russia, Putin said that there are no questions.
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Jun 5, 2026, 01:38 PM
BJP Releases Candidate List for Bihar MLC Elections

BJP Releases Candidate List for Bihar MLC Elections

The BJP released its list of candidates for the MLC elections in Bihar. The most popular name in this list is Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh. Along with this, the party has announced the candidature of Sanjay Mayukh, Anil Kumar Thakur and Sheela Pandit. Pawan Singh's name was in the news during the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Assembly elections but now the party has given him a ticket for the Legislative Council. Sanjay Mayukh has got a chance again. He is still a member of the Bihar Legislative Council. Biennial elections for nine seats of the Legislative Council in Bihar will be held on 18 June. The NDA has about 202 MLAs in the 243-member Assembly. As per the current equations, the support of about 25 MLAs is considered enough to win one seat. In such a situation, the path of 8 seats for the NDA is almost clear. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the candidates announced by the Bharatiya Janata Party for the Bihar Legislative Council Biennial Elections 2026. #NDA4Bihar #BJP4Bihar pic.twitter.com/TI2aJ2UlcW #BJP4Bihar #BJP4Bihar pic.twitter.com/TI2aJ2UlcW #BJP4Bihar pic.twitter.com/TI2aJ2UlcW #BJP4Bihar #BJP4Bihar #BJP4Bihar pic.twitter.com/TI2aJ2UlcW pic.twitter.com/TI2aJ2UlcW
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Jun 5, 2026, 01:36 PM
Delhi Government Takes Tough Measures After Hotel Fire Incident

Delhi Government Takes Tough Measures After Hotel Fire Incident

The hotel fire incident in Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Thursday has shocked the people. 21 people died in this accident. After this incident, there was a big lapse in the construction of the hotel. Now after this incident, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has held a big meeting on Friday. In this meeting, CM Rekha Gupta has taken a tough decision. According to the information, now the officials will also be fined for illegal construction in Delhi. If found guilty in the case, the salary, pension and property of the officers will be recovered. According to the information, the DDMA Act 2005 will be implemented in Delhi. If found guilty, the officers will have to go to jail. Delhi Government Minister Ashish Sood has informed that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with all the agencies, has taken big decisions today. All the agencies working in Delhi have been empowered to work together. They can take decisions of all the departments. DMA (Disaster Management Act) has been decided to punish Sood under the Delhi Disaster Management Act.
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Aaj Tak
Jun 5, 2026, 01:34 PM
Mamata Reaffirms Confidence in Nephew Abhishek as TMC National General Secretary

Mamata Reaffirms Confidence in Nephew Abhishek as TMC National General Secretary

In a crucial meeting of the Trinamool Congress, Mamata Banerjee has once again expressed confidence in the leadership of her nephew Abhishek Banerjee. Despite opposition from rebel MLAs, Mamata has appointed Abhishek Banerjee as the national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Mamata Banerjee will remain the national president of the TMC. Also, the TMC has decided to go to the High Court against the status of the leader of opposition to the party's rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee by the Speaker of the Bengal Assembly. The TMC will challenge this decision in the Calcutta High Court. On Friday evening, a meeting was held at the Kalighat residence of Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, in which very few leaders were invited. The party is facing many political challenges after the defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections. In such an atmosphere, everyone was watching this meeting. Among those who reached Mamata Banerjee's residence were former MLA Chandrima Bhattacharya, Rajya Sabha MP Dola Sen, MLA from Swaroopnagar Bina Mondal, Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee, former minister Rajib Banerjee. Abhishek Banerjee had many questions about the working style of the TMC.
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Jun 5, 2026, 01:30 PM
JD-U Announces Candidates for Bihar Legislative Council Elections

JD-U Announces Candidates for Bihar Legislative Council Elections

In Bihar, elections to the Bihar Legislative Council are to be held on 9 seats, while by-elections are to be held on one seat. Today (June 5), the Janata Dal-United has announced the names of its four candidates. Three candidates are in the list for the biennial elections. While a by-election is to be held on one seat, the JD-U has nominated Lalan Prasad. Nishant Kumar is the JD-U candidate for the Bihar Legislative Council from Patna district. Bharti Mehta, who is from Madhubani district, has also been nominated by the JD-U. Shivrani Devi Prajapati has also been nominated. In total, the JD-U is preparing to send two women to the Bihar Legislative Council. By-elections are being held on one seat vacated after former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar became a member of the Rajya Sabha. After the resignation of Nitish Kumar, the NDA government has been formed in Bihar under the leadership of Samrat Chaudhary. Nishant Kumar was sworn in as a minister during the expansion of the cabinet last month. Nishant Kumar said that he will always be with the people of Bihar.
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Jun 5, 2026, 01:26 PM
Three Senior BJP Leaders Identified: Pawan Singh, Anil Thakur, and Dr. Sanjay Mayukh

Three Senior BJP Leaders Identified: Pawan Singh, Anil Thakur, and Dr. Sanjay Mayukh

Pawan Singh is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He represents the Savarna Samaj, Rajput Samaj and has been playing an active role in organizational and political activities for a long time. She belongs to the Pandit Prajapati Samaj. She is a member of the Child Protection Commission and has also held important responsibilities in the organization in the past as a BJP state office bearer. Advertising Trending Videos Anil Thakur is the state vice president of the Bharatiya Janata Party and comes from the Purnia area. He represents the Nai (Thakur) Samaj. He has also previously held important responsibilities in the organization as a state minister. Dr. Sanjay Mayukh is the national spokesperson and national media co-incharge of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He has been a member of the Bihar Legislative Council for two consecutive terms. Dr. Mayukh comes from the Kayastha Samaj and has an important identity in the field of organization and media.
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Jun 5, 2026, 01:25 PM
US Senate Approves Bill Funding ICE and Border Patrol, Removes Trump Settlement Fund

US Senate Approves Bill Funding ICE and Border Patrol, Removes Trump Settlement Fund

The Senate voted 52 to 47 in favor of the bill. The money will be used to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the next three years, until the end of Trump's term. The vote took place on Friday morning. Republicans defeated all amendments that called for a permanent freeze on Trump's settlement fund. The opposition alleges that the fund could be used for political allies of Trump who consider themselves persecuted. The big decision in the US Senate: The debate on the immigration funding bill moved forward, the settlement fund associated with Trump was removed. The Republican Party also had differences of opinion. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana proposed that the fund be given to policemen injured in the January 6, 2021, attack on Capitol Hill. However, the Republican Party dropped its own proposal. Senator Tom Thorat warned that it could also be used to fund the acting attorney general.
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Jun 5, 2026, 01:22 PM
JDU Announces Candidates for Bihar Legislative Council Elections

JDU Announces Candidates for Bihar Legislative Council Elections

Political activities have intensified in Bihar Legislative Council biennial elections and by-elections 2026. In this sequence, Bihar Pradesh Janata Dal (United) has officially announced its candidates. The party has released the names of candidates for four seats, including three candidates for biennial elections and one candidate for by-elections. According to the list released by JDU, Nishant Kumar has been nominated for Bihar Legislative Council elections from Patna district. Bharti Mehta has been nominated by the party from Madhubani district. Shivani Devi Prajapati has also been fielded by JDU from West Champaran. Lalan Prasad has been nominated for the by-election to Sheikhpura district. With this list released by the party, JDU's preparations for the Bihar Legislative Council elections have become clear. The special thing in JDU's list of candidates is that the party has given a chance to two women candidates. Bharti Mehta from Madhubani and Shivarani Devi Prajapati from West Champani. It is also seen as an important part of JDU's political strategy in Bihar Legislative Council elections.
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Jun 5, 2026, 01:10 PM
Congress Accuses Rajesh Exports of Massive Revenue Misappropriation, Targets PM Modi

Congress Accuses Rajesh Exports of Massive Revenue Misappropriation, Targets PM Modi

Rajesh Exports has been accused of misappropriating 15.15 lakhs of crores of revenue. Now Congress has come out in the open in this case. Congress has directly attacked the Center. Party leader Pawan Khera has said in a press conference that the people of the country were sitting in the hope of getting 15 lakh rupees in the account. Congress has directly targeted PM Modi by making allegations. Pawan Khera said that Narendra Modi's friend Rajesh Bhai did a scam of 15 lakh crores. Mehul Bhai, Vijay Bhai, Nirav Bhai, Lalit Bhai, Rajesh Bhai are all friends of Narendra Bhai. This brotherhood is costing the country a lot. In March 2024, a shareholder complained, but LIC continued to invest money in Rajesh Exports. This happened because Madhabi Purich did not do anything on that complaint for 7 months. In 2015, Rajesh Exports invested 400 million dollars in Rajesh Refineries, a gold refinery in Switzerland. ID1. Before this, the issue of LIC Exports was also raised by the Congress party.
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Jun 5, 2026, 01:08 PM
India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan Over Cross-Border Terrorism Concerns

India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan Over Cross-Border Terrorism Concerns

India has once again conveyed its clear position to Pakistan and the world on the Indus Waters Treaty. India has made it clear that the treaty will remain suspended until Pakistan completely and credibly stops cross-border terrorism. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs responded after Pakistan objected to India's plans to de-silt the Salal dam reservoir. During the weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday, 5 June, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that we have suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and it will remain suspended until Pakistan completely ends cross-border terrorism. Earlier, Pakistan had alleged that India is trying to use water as a weapon. India had also last month rejected the verdict of the Court of Arbitration (Court of Arbitration) allegedly constituted under the Indus Waters Treaty, 1960, calling it illegal. The MEA had said that the so-called Court of Arbitration constituted on 15 May 2026 had issued a ruling in the so-called Indus Waters Treaty and the so-called Maximum Storage Capacity of the Indus Waters Treaty, which the Ministry of External Affairs of India had never ruled on.
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Jun 5, 2026, 01:02 PM
Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram Calls K Annamalai's BJP Resignation 'Inevitable'

Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram Calls K Annamalai's BJP Resignation 'Inevitable'

Chennai: Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram on Friday described the resignation of K Annamalai from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) an ‘inevitable’ outcome for anyone seeking a viable political future in Tamil Nadu. His remarks came after former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai resigned from the party’s primary membership earlier today. Speaking to ANI, Chidambaram said Annamalai’s exit was not unexpected and had been anticipated for some time. “See, this is something which was in the offing for a long time. Annamalai has realised something which I have always known–that the BJP has very limited acceptance and purchase in Tamil Nadu. And if somebody wants to move ahead in politics, the BJP is not the right vehicle,” Chidambaram said. Describing the move as a significant decision, the Congress leader said Annamalai had taken several years to arrive at that conclusion. “It has taken Annamalai five to six years to realise that. It’s a gutsy move; I wish him well,” he added. The Congress MP further suggested that Annamalai’s entry into politics was influenced by expectations surrounding actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth, who ultimately did not launch a political party. “I think he joined the BJP only because Mr Rajinikanth did not form a party, and Mr Annamalai doesn’t come from the Sangh Parivar–he’s not from the RSS, and he’s not an ideologue in the Hindutva sense. He was only a lateral entrant to the party,” he said. Chidambaram also said that the former IPS officer had achieved limited success within the BJP during his political journey and had now concluded that the party’s prospects in Tamil Nadu were constrained. “After five years, he has realised that this party has no future in Tamil Nadu, and he himself has had very little success within the party,” he said. Annamalai said he had informed the party about his decision earlier, but was asked to continue till the assembly elections were over, adding that he completed his responsibilities before stepping down. Addressing the timeline of his decision, Annamalai clarified that his resignation was not a reactive or sudden move. Annamalai highlighted that his decision to step down was managed in consultation with the party high command, who requested he remain in his role until the conclusion of the recent election cycle. (ANI)
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Jun 5, 2026, 01:02 PM
India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty Until Pakistan Stops Supporting Cross-Border Terrorism

India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty Until Pakistan Stops Supporting Cross-Border Terrorism

New Delhi: India on Friday reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in “abeyance.” This will continue until Pakistan stops supporting cross-border terrorism. Addressing the weekly media briefing, the MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the 1960 water-sharing pact continues to be suspended. This follows the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. The decision to keep the treaty on hold follows the “Operation Sindoor” military action launched by India in May 2025. This operation targeted terrorist infrastructure in response to the Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives. Speaking to the media, Jaiswal emphasised that the treaty would not be restored until there is a credible and irreversible cessation of Pakistan’s support for cross-border terror activities. “The Indus Waters Treaty stands in abeyance in response to Pakistan’s sponsorship of cross-border terrorism,” Jaiswal stated. He also dismissed recent criticisms from Islamabad regarding India’s hydroelectric projects on the Chenab and Beas rivers. Responding to queries regarding comments from the Turkish Foreign Minister, Jaiswal maintained that India’s international engagements are guided by its own foreign policy interests. Addressing concerns about countries maintaining relationships with Pakistan, Jaiswal affirmed that India’s strategic autonomy remains paramount. He stated, “All our international engagements have their own standing and importance.” The operational impact of this suspension is most visible at the Baglihar Dam in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir. More than a year after the treaty’s suspension, the dam’s gates continue to remain closed. This sustained measure, linked to the broader suspension of the IWT, highlights the shift in India’s water management. It also shows a change in hydroelectric strategy in the region. The MEA also addressed ongoing legal disputes over the treaty. India has rejected the May 15, 2026, award by what it calls an “illegally constituted” Court of Arbitration on maximum pondage and treaty interpretation. New Delhi maintains it never recognised the court. Further, it considers all its proceedings and decisions “null and void.” As the IWT enters its second year in abeyance, the situation underscores the hardening of India’s diplomatic and strategic posture. It links regional stability and resource management directly to the issue of state-sponsored terrorism. (ANI) Also Read: India lodges protest with Pakistan against “Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly polls.”
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Jun 5, 2026, 01:00 PM
Maharashtra Congress Suspends Two Candidates Who Withdrew Nominations Ahead of Legislative Council Elections

Maharashtra Congress Suspends Two Candidates Who Withdrew Nominations Ahead of Legislative Council Elections

In a major move ahead of the Legislative Council elections, the Maharashtra Congress has suspended two of its candidates. The party has taken this action against candidates who withdrew their candidature at the last minute after filing nominations for the elections. The suspended leaders include Wardha-Chandrapur-Gadchiroli seat candidate Shailesh Agrawal and Yavatmal local bodies constituency candidate Sahebrao Kamble. The party said that Kamble and Agrawal were declared party candidates on their request. However, they misled the leadership and withdrew their nominations, creating difficulties for the party, according to news agency PTI. The party said their primary membership in the Congress has been cancelled. The Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, is likely to get 5 out of the 17 seats in the legislative council elections to be held this month, as the opposition candidates, including Kamble and Kamble, withdrew their nominations before the deadline for the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections ends on Thursday, June 18. The counting of votes for the council seats will take place on June 22.
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Jun 5, 2026, 12:57 PM
Karnataka Minister Resigns Over Portfolio Dispute

Karnataka Minister Resigns Over Portfolio Dispute

The newly formed Cabinet of Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar faced discontent Friday with Ramalinga Reddy, an eight-time Congress MLA from Bengaluru, resigning as a minister after being denied the Bengaluru development portfolio, which has been given to a younger party MLA Krishna Byre Gowda. There were speculations since Thursday – a day after the new CM and his 13-member Cabinet were sworn in – that Reddy, 72, was unhappy over his portfolio. On Friday morning, he announced that he had sent his resignation to Shivakumar after being named the Water Resources and Irrigation Minister. “I am upset (over the portfolio). I cannot work against my conscience and have given my resignation. I will remain in the Congress and will remain an MLA,” he announced. The resignation drama has unfolded on a day when Congress president, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi are in Bengaluru for the filing of Kharge’s nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election. Shivakumar said he would “sort it out” and added that “discipline is important”. “He (Reddy) is not from a rural area. He has been given the portfolio of irrigation. He feels that he should work for the welfare of the urban sector. I will speak to him. He is a great friend and an important leader. I will sort it out. Discipline is important,” the CM said. The drama is seen as a part of the continuing tussle between the two rival camps in the Congress, led by Shivakumar and his predecessor Siddaramaiah , over control of the government. This is the second time Reddy has been unhappy with his portfolio. He had expressed a similar desire to quit the Cabinet in 2023, soon after the Congress came to power with Siddaramaiah as the CM. Reddy was initially promised the Bengaluru city portfolio but was later given the Transport and Muzrai ministry. At the time, then Deputy CM and state Congress chief Shivakumar convinced Reddy that he would be given the Bengaluru portfolio when the former becomes the CM. To mollify Reddy then, Shivakumar also appointed him as the in-charge minister for the Bengaluru South (Ramanagara) district. Shivakumar was then the Bengaluru development minister. “I have been in politics since 1973 as a student leader in the Government Science College. I have been in Congress for 53 years. The party has given me a lot of positions. I have not asked anyone to make me a minister or to give me a portfolio over the years that I have been in politics. They have done it on their own,” Reddy told the media Friday. “In 2023, when Siddaramaiah became the Chief Minister, I did not ask to be made a minister. He called me and told me of my appointment. I was told that I would be given the Bangalore portfolio by Byrathi Suresh (an MLA and close associate of Siddaramaiah). When the portfolios were announced, I was entrusted with the transport ministry,” he added. “I inquired why this had happened. They told me it had been changed for various reasons. Later, I said that I would not like to be in the Cabinet. However, the current Chief Minister Shivakumar and his brother D K Suresh came to my house and said that after two and a half years, when Shivakumar becomes the Chief Minister, the portfolio would be handed over to me,” he said. Recently, Shivakumar repeated his assurance, Reddy claimed. “I had not asked for the Bengaluru ministry but was voluntarily offered and now they have given me the irrigation portfolio and have given Bengaluru development to someone else,” he said. The Bengaluru development portfolio is considered influential and lucrative owing to the huge funds available for the capital’s development. A powerful politician-contractor lobby controls the city’s affairs, and several long-term Bengaluru MLAs have entrenched interests in the city’s contracts, ranging from garbage disposal to the asphalting of roads. When Shivakumar was the minister in charge of Bengaluru development from 2023 to 2026, a Rs 40,000-crore solid waste management contract, spread over 30 years, was finalised. This drew criticism from the Opposition leaders, including the BJP’s Union minister Shobha Karandlaje. The politician-contractor nexus in Bengaluru is considered a key factor in the city’s poll outcomes. With the newly created Greater Bengaluru Authority set to hold polls for the city councils in the next two years, after a lapse of over five years, city satraps like Reddy are considered key to the Congress’s prospects in several areas. Another veteran Congress leader, K H Muniyappa, who is a seven-term MP and two-time MLA, has also expressed disgruntlement about being given the Food and Civil Supplies portfolio for a second successive time. “I am not inclined to take up the Food and Civil Supplies portfolio. As a senior leader I should be given the unallocated Social Welfare or Agriculture portfolio,” Muniyappa, 78, said. He has however not expressed any intent to stay out of the Shivakumar Cabinet, also participating in government meetings Friday. Muniyappa was asked by the Congress leadership to also consider his daughter Roopakala Shashidhar, 46, for a Cabinet berth but he chose himself to be a part of the Shivakumar ministry. The Congress dispensation has named Bengaluru MLA and former revenue minister Krishna Byre Gowda, 54, as the new Bengaluru development minister. As an emerging leader, he is considered a “threat” to entrenched Congress players. “The onus of developing Bengaluru lies not only with the government but also with the people in the city,” Byre Gowda said, refusing to be drawn into the controversy over Reddy’s demand for the Bengaluru portfolio. Byre Gowda, who brought many changes to the revenue ministry through the use of technology, is considered close to the Congress high command. He is expected to bring fresh thinking to resolve Bengaluru’s infrastructure problems. He is even viewed as a potential future CM face, though he lacks a mass base. While Reddy is an MLA from the BTM Layout constituency in south Bengaluru, Byre Gowda is a legislator from the Byatarayanapura seat in north Bengaluru. The Congress is now expected to mollify Reddy, as it did in 2023. In fact, in 2023, there was also a buzz that Priyank Kharge and Industries Minister M B Patil were at loggerheads over the IT and Biotechnology ministry. The then CM Siddaramaiah initially held the IT ministry to defuse the controversy and later handed it to Priyank. On Thursday night, the Shivakumar government announced portfolios for 14 new ministers. Shivakumar now holds Finance, Cabinet Affairs, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Intelligence, and other unallocated portfolios. Deputy CM G Parameshwara is in charge of Revenue, Youth Empowerment and Sports. Priyank Kharge has been given the Home portfolio, who has also retained his Information Technology/Biotechnology portfolio. The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, which was under Kharge during Siddaramaiah’s tenure, will now be handled by Eshwar Khandre, the ex-forest minister. M B Patil has retained the Industries and Infrastructure Development portfolio, K J George the Energy ministry, Satish Jarkiholi the Public Works Department, and Sharan Prakash Patil the Medical Education and Skill Development portfolio. Other ministers include U T Khader and Byrati Suresh, who have been allotted, respectively, the Health and Family Welfare portfolio and the Transport ministry. Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Siddaramaiah, is now the Urban Development Minister for urban areas outside Bengaluru.
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Jun 5, 2026, 12:56 PM
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Southern Lebanon as Ceasefire Talks Stall

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Southern Lebanon as Ceasefire Talks Stall

Israel’s air force struck different parts of southern Lebanon on Friday, June 4, as the military issued evacuation warnings for nine villages, including one that had been spared much of the destruction and was sheltering thousands of people displaced by the three-month war. Six people were killed, Lebanon’s state news agency reported. The warnings forced hundreds of families to flee the village of Anqoun and the area of Aarnaya, on the edge of the predominantly Christian village of Maghdoucheh, near the southern port city of Sidon. The strikes came a day after the Hezbollah militant group rejected the latest ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government, and demanded a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a strong ally of Hezbollah who has been acting as a mediator on behalf of the group, said in his first comment on the agreement reached in Washington this week that he accepts Hezbollah’s withdrawal from the areas south of the Litani River as long as it coincides with the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon. The river, located about 30 kilometres north of the border with Israel , forms the boundary of a 2006 UN-established buffer zone in which Hezbollah is banned. Israeli troops have currently pushed far past the Litani River into southern Lebanon. Berri added in a statement that the ceasefire should be “complete and comprehensive” without any restrictions or conditions on land, at sea and in the air, and “without bulldozing and demolishing everything that exists.” He was referring to wide areas that have been demolished by Israeli troops. Berri criticised the creation of “pilot zones” in the agreement as well as calls for a unilateral ceasefire by Hezbollah and its withdrawal from border areas south of the Litani River. The war in Lebanon, where Israeli forces have seized large swaths of the south since March 2, threatens efforts to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has demanded that any lasting truce extend to Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces elections later this year, wants to press ahead with Israel’s offensive until Hezbollah no longer poses a threat. Nearly three hours after the evacuation warnings were issued by the Israeli military’s Arabic spokesperson, Israeli warplanes struck the villages, including Anqoun. About 2,500 people displaced by the fighting were sheltering in Anqoun, the Lebanese news agency NNA reported. On Friday, UN peacekeepers and Lebanese troops were seen at an entrance of the village of Dibbine, near the town of Marjayoun, after Israeli forces withdrew following intense clashes with Hezbollah fighters. The ceasefire agreement calls for Lebanon’s armed forces to take control of security zones in Lebanon from which the militants would be banned. It was the first time Israeli troops pulled out from an area in southern Lebanon since the latest Israel-Hezbollah war began three months ago. At the entrance of the village, dozens of homes were seen destroyed as a result of the clashes and airstrikes. A bulldozer for the peacekeeping force was opening the main road leading to Dibbine. Israeli troops have seized around a fifth of Lebanon, pushing further into the country’s south than at any time since the end of Israel’s 1982-2000 occupation. The latest declared ceasefire came about through US-brokered talks between Israel and Lebanon’s government, which accuses Hezbollah of dragging the country into war and had made efforts to disarm it before the latest hostilities. On Thursday night, an airstrike in the southern city of Tyre killed three and wounded seven people, including three children and two women, the Health Ministry said. More than 3,500 people have been killed in Lebanon since the war began. The fighting has killed at least 29 Israeli soldiers and three civilians.
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Jun 5, 2026, 12:51 PM
India Lodges Strong Protest with Pakistan Over Plans to Hold Elections in Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan

India Lodges Strong Protest with Pakistan Over Plans to Hold Elections in Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan

New Delhi: India on Friday lodged a strong protest with Pakistan regarding the latter’s plans to hold “General Elections” for the “Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly”, in the Indian territories illegally and forcibly occupied by Pakistan, scheduled for 7 June 2026, as per a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs. The Government of India reiterated its well-known position that the entire Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, including the so-called “Gilgit-Baltistan”, are integral and inalienable parts of India as a result of complete, legal, and irrevocable accession of Jammu & Kashmir to India in 1947. The Government of India further emphasised that such endeavours by Pakistan cannot mask the underlying issues of grave human rights violations, political repression, economic exploitation,n and denial of freedom in territories illegally occupied by Pakistan. The Government of India categorically rejects any attempts by Pakistan to bring material change to areas under Pakistan’s illegal occupation, and underlines that such actions cannot hide the fact that Pakistan illegally remains in possession of Indian territories, which it must vacate, as per the statement. Meanwhile, PoJK human rights activist Amjad Ayub Mirza has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene on behalf of residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), alleging widespread rights violations and increasing pressure on political activists in the region. According to Mirza, political and civil rights campaigners in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) are facing arrests, detentions, and other forms of repression. He claimed that numerous members and leaders of the Gilgit-Baltistan Awami Action Committee have been jailed in what he described as an effort to curb demands for political representation and economic rights. It is imperative to note that the situation in occupied Gilgit Baltistan is also not satisfactory because people of Gilgit Baltistan, despite the iron-fisted control of Pakistan since 1947 and systematic brainwashing of the people, there is a strong resentment against Islamabad. (ANI) Also Read: Pakistan accused of militarising PoJK as plan to deploy 14,000 security personnel sparks alarm
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Jun 5, 2026, 12:50 PM
Jharkhand Ruling Alliance Faces Friction Over Rajya Sabha Seats

Jharkhand Ruling Alliance Faces Friction Over Rajya Sabha Seats

There are indications of differences within the ruling alliance in Jharkhand over Rajya Sabha seats. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has staked claim to both Rajya Sabha seats in the state, while the Congress has already announced its candidate for one of these seats. This seems to be creating a situation of friction between the two allies. The issue figured prominently at a crucial meeting of the JMM, attended by party MLAs, ministers and senior leaders. The party's strategy was discussed at the meeting and several leaders opined that the JMM should contest the two vacant seats. After the meeting, state minister Yogendra Mahato said that all party MLAs, MPs and ministers are unanimous that the two Rajya Sabha seats should be represented by the JMM. He also informed that the final decision on the issue has to be taken by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who has been given the responsibility of coordinating and strategising the party candidates.
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Jun 5, 2026, 12:48 PM
Mamata Banerjee Holds Emergency Meeting Amid Party Crisis in West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee Holds Emergency Meeting Amid Party Crisis in West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee called a meeting of MLAs, MPs and other leaders at her residence in Kalighat to discuss issues including the break-up of the TMC in West Bengal, the election defeat. TMC leaders Abhishek Banerjee, Sovandeb Chatterjee, Firhad Hakim, who recently resigned from the post of Mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, and other leaders reached Kalighat to attend the meeting. On Firhad Hakim resigning from the post of Mayor, TMC leader Madan Mitra said, "It is sad. He is an old friend of mine. He was not in a position to work. He was not allowed because there were obstacles from the BJP government." On the political rift in the party, he said, "These people (rebels) had won the election in the name of Mamata Banerjee. 23 million people had voted so if they have the courage, they should resign from their MP-MLA posts, leave the flag of Mamata Banerjee and TMC and win once again." TMC chief Mamata Banerjee said that after the first time in the party's 28-year history, she has started contacting more senior MLAs to stop the party from splitting.
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Jun 5, 2026, 12:48 PM
AI Development May Be Out of Control: Company Warns of Global Consequences

AI Development May Be Out of Control: Company Warns of Global Consequences

The San Francisco-based company believes that new-generation AI models are starting to show signs that they may be out of human control in the future. The company said in its report that if society, governments, and research institutions are not able to keep pace with AI advances, there could be serious consequences. AdvertisingTheropic says that stopping AI development by just one company will not help. In such a situation, other companies will move faster. According to AdvertisingTrending Videos Company, an effective pause is only possible if major AI companies in many countries, including the United States, China, agree to simultaneously stop development and create rules that can be independently scrutinized. The report says that without global coordination, companies and governments will have to make difficult decisions between security and competition. Some officials in the tech industry and the US administration have also raised questions about this thinking of Anthropik. Critics say that the company wants to increase threats and reduce the potential security capabilities of the White House company.
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Jun 5, 2026, 12:42 PM
Karnataka's Congress Party Swaps Chief Minister, Appoints DK Shivakumar

Karnataka's Congress Party Swaps Chief Minister, Appoints DK Shivakumar

In a major reshuffle in the Karnataka government, the Congress party has changed the Chief Minister of the state. DK Shivakumar was also sworn in as the new Chief Minister on Wednesday, completing the formalities. Along with him, some other leaders were also sworn in as ministers in the cabinet of the government. Ramalinga Reddy resigned after being given the charge of Irrigation Minister in the government two days after the oath on Friday. Now the statement of the new Chief Minister of the state DK Shivakumar has come out on this. Shivakumar has said that he will talk to Ramalinga Reddy. Shivakumar said while talking to reporters that Ramalinga Reddy is an important leader. I am very close to him. Ramalinga Reddy is not from the rural area. He has been given the Ministry of Water Resources, but he wants to work in the urban area. When asked about the resignation of some workers / party members, he said that whatever the situation, it is very necessary. Shivakumar D.K.
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Jun 5, 2026, 12:41 PM
Pakistan's Proposed Security Deployment in PoJK Condemned as 'Duplicity'

Pakistan's Proposed Security Deployment in PoJK Condemned as 'Duplicity'

London: Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) human rights activist and political commentator Amjad Ayub Mirza has strongly criticised what he described as a coordinated effort by Pakistan to militarise the region. He referred specifically to the proposed deployment of 14,000 additional security personnel. Mirza’s remarks came in response to a circular reportedly issued on June 4, 2026, by the Inspector General of Police of PoJK. This circular was sent to the Chief Secretary of the PoJK administration. The communication allegedly sought the urgent deployment of thousands of security personnel in the region. This action was taken under the pretext of maintaining peace and security. Condemning the move, Mirza said it exposed the “duplicity and colonial mindset” of the Pakistani establishment in PoJK. He argued that the proposed deployment appeared to contradict assurances previously given by the Prime Minister of PoJK. According to him, those assurances stated peaceful public mobilisation would not be met with force or coercion. “Only a day after concerns were raised regarding imminent external aggression in PoJK, Pakistan appears to be preparing the ground for coercive intervention against peaceful democratic mobilisation,” Mirza said. He further asserted that the people of PoJK had, over the past three years, fostered a culture of peaceful democratic engagement. This engagement was based on dialogue, civic participation, and non-violent resistance. According to him, the introduction of a large security presence risks undermining this environment. Moreover, it could lead to unnecessary tensions. “The people of PoJK have demonstrated remarkable restraint and political maturity. Any attempt to impose militarised control over a peaceful population would amount to political intimidation and collective punishment,” he said. Mirza also urged the Government of India to raise the matter at diplomatic and international forums. He maintained that India, which officially claims PoJK and Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan as integral parts of its territory, has a responsibility to monitor developments. These developments affect the civil and political rights of residents living under Pakistani control. (ANI) Also Read: UK-India partnership: Accelerating global transition to net zero
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