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The Moscow Times

Jun 4, 2026, 03:33 PM

Crimea Halts Gasoline Sales Amid Worsening Shortage

Authorities in annexed Crimea on Thursday halted gasoline sales and the distribution of fuel vouchers for the foreseeable future, as the peninsula faces a worsening shortage. “Starting today, cash sales of gasoline will be completely suspended for several days,” Sergei Aksyonov, the Russian-appointed governor of Crimea , said in a post on Telegram. Aksyonov, who warned earlier this week that the local gasoline shortage could last at least until July, also said that fuel vouchers introduced as a rationing measure are no longer available and “will not be reissued in the near future.” Drivers who already hold valid vouchers will face a strict purchase cap of 20 liters (5.28 gallons) per vehicle. To prevent hoarding, officials will be deployed to every gas station and keep a record of license plates for all vehicles refueling with a voucher. “These measures will remain in effect for a few days, and we will provide daily updates as the situation evolves,” Aksyonov said. At the same time, the regional government in Crimea banned taking photos of fuel delivery trucks or publicly sharing any details about their movements. Violations of the ban will be treated as “assisting in sabotage activities,” an offense that carries criminal liability. “This information can be weaponized by the enemy against Russia’s security,” the regional government said in a statement. Officials explicitly advised parents to warn children aged 14 and older that they could face criminal prosecution under the new rules. The rationing comes after Ukraine recently began ramping up its attacks against Russian oil refineries and supply lines in a bid to deprive the Kremlin of windfalls from surging oil prices. Drone strikes have halted or scaled back production at facilities that account for large shares of Russia’s gasoline output. This week, gas stations in Moscow, the southwestern Belgorod region and parts of northwestern Russia also introduced purchase limits. Some of those rationing measures, however, appear to be aimed more at preventing hoarding rather than addressing an acute shortage. While the Kremlin recently acknowledged that gasoline production had decreased “in some areas” of the country, it insisted there are “no risks” of nationwide shortages. The Energy Ministry said supply in the domestic market remains “stable and under control.” A ban on gasoline exports remains in force across Russia through July 31 to prevent shortages and rising prices.

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Siasat News✓

Jun 4, 2026, 03:31 PM

Karnataka Cabinet Faces Crisis as Senior Leader Threatens Resignation Over Portfolio Dispute

Less than 24 hours after DK Shivakumar became Karnataka Chief Minister, reports have emerged that his Cabinet faces the possible resignation of senior Congress leader R Ramalinga Reddy. Reports suggest that he might consider resignation if he is not allotted the Bengaluru Urban Development Department. According to political sources, Reddy has reportedly been asked to take charge of the Water Resources Department. He publicly voiced his displeasure on Thursday, June 4, saying he was interested only in the Bengaluru Urban Development portfolio and would not wish to continue in the ministry without it, triggering intense speculation. The Bengaluru Urban Development portfolio is expected to go to Krishna Byre Gowda. Congress insiders say the Chief Minister DK Shivakumar held a meeting with Reddy, but the veteran leader remained firm on his demand and is said to have left the meeting dissatisfied. The situation has become more complicated as Krishna Byre Gowda is believed to have sought the Revenue Department, a portfolio which the Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara has taken interest in. The allocation of ministerial responsibilities is expected to be announced shortly, and party leaders are hopeful that a compromise formula can be worked out. The matter has gained additional significance as senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit Bengaluru, raising hopes that any lingering disagreements could be addressed through consultations with the party leadership. For Shivakumar, the portfolio dispute represents an early leadership test as he seeks to maintain unity within the cabinet while balancing the ambitions of senior colleagues. Whether the issue escalates into a larger political challenge or is resolved through negotiation remains to be seen.

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The Daily Guardian

Jun 4, 2026, 03:20 PM

Karnataka Chief Minister Outlines Major Decisions in First Cabinet Meeting

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 4 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that “all-round development of the state is our mission” as he outlined a series of major decisions taken in the first Cabinet meeting and a high-level review meeting with senior government officials at Vidhana Soudha. In a post on X, CM Shivakumar said the Karnataka government has resolved to give new momentum to the state’s development immediately after assuming office, announcing key decisions including free bus passes for school and college students, measures to fill 56,000 vacant posts and preference for Kannadigas in private sector employment. He also announced the launch of a “Youth Employment Bridge” system to equip young people with global-level skills, along with the formation of 10,000 “Bharat Jodo Youth Associations” across gram panchayats and urban wards, each receiving a grant of Rs 10 lakh. “All-round development of the state is our mission! With the resolve to give a new momentum to the state’s development, immediately after assuming office as Chief Minister, several important decisions have been taken in the first Cabinet meeting. – Declaration of free bus passes for school-college students. – Measures to fill 56,000 posts. Preference for Kannadigas in the private sector and the ‘Youth Employment Bridge’ system to equip youth for the global level. – Formation of 10,000 ‘Bharat Jodo Youth Associations’ in gram panchayats and urban wards, with a grant of 10 lakh rupees each,” Shivakumar wrote in the post on X. Shivakumar further said employment exchange centres will be established to connect youth with private sector job opportunities, and departments have been directed to prepare recruitment schedules to fill vacancies within fixed timelines. During a detailed meeting with Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, District In-charge Secretaries and senior officials, the Chief Minister emphasised that grassroots-level officers represent the government and must inspire public confidence. In his first meeting at Vidhana Soudha, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar also focused heavily on the state’s capital and the IT hub of India, Bengaluru. During the meeting, he announced a one-time exemption from OCC-CC norms for residential buildings in the city. He also announced a grant of Rs 2,000 crore for the improvement of Bengaluru’s roads. While discussing Bengaluru’s development, Shivakumar noted that the city is home to around 2.6 million IT professionals and said the world looks towards Bengaluru across multiple sectors today. He added that Karnataka has outstanding human resources and one of the best climates in the country, asserting that every official must introspect on their individual contribution to the city’s ongoing progress. Expressing serious concern over the decline in the rural economy and increasing migration to urban areas, Shivakumar declared that strengthening the rural economy will be a key priority of the government. He also announced the implementation of all budget announcements. Turning to the state’s education sector, the Karnataka Chief Minister noted that the state currently faces a shortage of 50,000 teachers. He stated that teachers will be recruited in phases and stressed that the proper utilisation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds must be ensured to bring about transformative improvements in education. Shivakumar announced the constitution of Special Task Forces to improve law and order in Karnataka and completely eradicate rowdy activities across the state. Additionally, he stated that a new tourism policy will soon be formulated for the comprehensive development of coastal tourism, emphasising that the government will place special focus on promoting tourism along the coast. Shivakumar also said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process has already been initiated in the state. He directed all senior officials to treat the exercise with utmost seriousness and ensure proper guidance to subordinate officers, adding that help desks must be established at the booth level to assist citizens in obtaining necessary documents. The Chief Minister stated that it is the collective responsibility of all officials to ensure every eligible citizen can exercise their right to vote. He also instructed Karnataka government officials stationed in Delhi to make maximum efforts to ensure the effective implementation of ongoing state projects. Additonally, Shivakumar also held a high-level meeting with Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, and Secretaries of the government. Additionally, Shivakumar held a high-level meeting with Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Secretaries of the government, along with all District In-charge Secretaries, Additional Directors General of Police, senior police officers, Chief Conservators of Forests and senior forest officers. He described officials as the “backbone” of the government’s smooth administration. In a post on X, he said officers must respond immediately to public grievances and ensure effective delivery of welfare schemes. Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara, Ministers Ramalinga Reddy, Eshwar Khandre and UT Khader, Chief Secretary Dr Shalini Rajneesh, along with senior officials from various departments, were present at the meeting. On the occasion of the first Cabinet meeting, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar sought the blessings of Sri Siddalinga Swamiji of Sri Siddaganga Math in Tumakuru. In a post on X, Shivakumar asserted that the society-oriented activities of the Siddaganga Math continue to serve as a constant source of inspiration to everyone. “Today, I was fortunate to receive the blessings of His Holiness Sri Siddalinga Swamiji of Sri Siddaganga Math in Tumakuru, the sacred land of the three-fold Dasoha. The social concern and society-oriented activities of Siddaganga Math, which have become a light in the lives of lakhs of people, serve as a constant source of inspiration to all of us,” said DK Shivakumar. (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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India TV

Jun 4, 2026, 03:19 PM

DMK Refuses to Attend Opposition Meeting Amid Tensions with Congress

In a major setback to the opposition alliance (Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance), the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has refused to attend the alliance meeting to be held in New Delhi on June 8. The party has clearly stated that the meeting is being held in the presence of the Congress and its workers are extremely angry with the Congress after the recent political developments in Tamil Nadu.

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Amar Ujala

Jun 4, 2026, 03:07 PM

Congress Reorganizes OBC Wing in Haryana to Strengthen Grassroots Presence

The order states that the new office bearers will be formed on the basis of their "dynamism in the organisation, contribution to the membership drive, public relations, combative role, dedication to the organisation and efficiency." The organisation has made it clear that all new appointments and responsibilities will be decided after extensive deliberations and consensus at the All India Congress Committee level. The main objective of the reorganisation is to strengthen the OBC Congress in Haryana at the grassroots level and to make its role more effective on issues of public interest. The advertisement also appeals to workers and office bearers to extend full cooperation in the organisational restructuring process. The Congress leadership believes that the newly formed organisation will help in communicating the party's policies and ideology to different sections of the society more effectively.

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The Financial Express

Jun 4, 2026, 02:30 PM

Gold Prices in India Rise to ₹159,870 per 10 grams for 24K Gold

On 4 June 2026, the price of 24K gold at ₹159,870 per 10 grams, reflecting a gain of ₹1,530 compared to its previous close. Meanwhile, 22K gold is at ₹146,548 per 10 grams. Gold prices in India are largely influenced by international spot gold rates, US dollar fluctuations, and import duties on Gold among other things. Gold prices in India continue to remain higher than in Dubai. On 4 June 2026 the price of 24K gold in India is at ₹159,870 per 10 grams, while in Dubai it is ₹142,582, reflecting a difference of ₹17,288 or 12.12%. Similarly, 22K and 18K gold prices in India were also about 12.12% costlier compared to the price of gold in Dubai , not accounting for fees, duties, and taxes. Gold prices are holding steady as markets monitor developments in the West Asia conflict. The yellow metal has fallen by nearly 2% this week, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and expectations of tighter monetary policy by central banks globally. Geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to weigh negatively on the yellow metal, as the dollar index continues to trade at elevated levels, denting demand for non-interest-yielding precious metals. ALSO READ RBI clarifies no gold sold — and the data validates it too Market participants have increased expectations of a rate hike by the US Federal Reserve later in December. Traders will now monitor key US nonfarm payroll data for further cues on gold prices. Analysts expect gold prices to remain range-bound in the near term as markets continue to assess the impact of the West Asia conflict. High oil prices have increased inflationary fears, reinforcing expectations of rate hikes by central banks globally. “ MCX Gold Aug may appreciate to Rs. 159,000/10g as the momentum is positive in the global market. On the flip side, Rs. 157,700/10g is a support,” said Jigar Trivedi, Senior Research Analyst at IndusInd Securities. Retail investors are advised to track not just domestic rates but also international trends before making buying decisions. ALSO READ Silver Rate Today 3rd June 2026: Silver is down by 1.25%; check prices in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Ahmedabad

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Siasat News✓

Jun 4, 2026, 02:28 PM

Vishwanath Hints at Rejoining Congress Party After MLC Term Ends

Karnataka Legislative Council member Adagur H Vishwanath has once again hinted at returning to the Congress party, stating that the possibility could be explored if the right opportunity arises in the future. Speaking to the media, Vishwanath said his current term as an MLC, elected with Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP ) support, is set to end next month and that he is not keen on seeking another political position. He emphasised that he would not approach anyone for re-election and is considering retiring from electoral politics after a long public career. “I have already served as a minister, MLA, Member of Parliament and now as a Legislative Council member. It feels like I have done enough. If young leaders get opportunities, it will be good for democracy,” he said. Vishwanath noted that his comments about rejoining Congress were influenced by the elevation of DK Shivakumar as Chief Minister. However, he clarified that no final decision has been made and that developments in the coming days would determine his future course. Stressing that public service matters more than party affiliation, he remarked, “The party banner is not important; work is important. My only desire is to contribute through meaningful work.” The veteran leader also praised Shivakumar for seeking blessings from religious leaders of different faiths before assuming office, saying the gesture projected inclusiveness and helped remove perceptions that Congress was hostile to Hindu sentiments. Calling Shivakumar’s rise an inspiring story, Vishwanath said the new Chief Minister understands the struggles of grassroots workers and ordinary citizens. He advised the government to prioritize education and healthcare, arguing that investment in these sectors would shape Karnataka’s future. Vishwanath’s remarks are likely to trigger fresh political discussions, especially amid speculation about possible realignments following the change in leadership in Karnataka .

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Kalinga TV

Jun 4, 2026, 02:27 PM

BJP Names Debashish Samantaray as Candidate for Rajya Sabha By-Election in Odisha

New Delhi: As expected, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fielded senior party leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray for Rajya Sabha by-election in Odisha. On May 25, Debashish Samantray had resigned from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) citing alleged neglect and marginalisation within the party and joined the BJP on the following day. The Rajya Sabha by-election in Odisha was necessitated after Samantaray, a three-time MLA, resigned from the Rajya Sabha as an BJD MP. However, the saffron party today announced him as the candidate for the election to be held on June 18. Given the number the saffron party has in Odisha, Samantaray’s win is sure. Apart from announcing candidate for Odisha, the BJP also named candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections. The party has fielded Tai Tagak from Arunachal Pradesh; Rajubhai Shukla, Mukeshbhai Rathwa, Mansingh Parmar, and Jitendra Meghjibhai Kanzariya from Gujarat; Tarun Chugh and Rajneesh Agrawal from Madhya Pradesh; A. Sharda Devi from Manipur; and Alka Gurjar and Satish Poonia from Rajasthan.

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Dainik Jagran

Jun 4, 2026, 02:27 PM

West Bengal Politics: Humayun Kabir Offers Seat to Mamata Banerjee for Potential Return

The big development in West Bengal politics came on Thursday when AJUP founder Humayun Kabir made an open offer to former chief minister Mamata Banerjee to return to the assembly. Kabir, who recently broke away from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and formed his own party, said he could make way for her by vacating the Rejinagar seat if Mamata Banerjee wanted. Humayun Kabir, who won the 2026 assembly elections from Nawada and Rejinagar seats in Murshidabad district, said that Mamata Banerjee's victory from Nandigram may be difficult, but she could easily reach the assembly from Rejinagar. Humayun Kabir, according to news agency PTI, said, "If Mamata Banerjee comes to me, I can send her to the assembly from Rejinagar. If she contests from Nandigram, I will not win. But if she wants, I will ensure her victory by resigning." Humayun Kabir, however, sympathized with Mamata Banerjee, saying that the current political situation hurts him. "Whatever my regional position is, Kabir has reached me today."

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The Daily Guardian

Jun 4, 2026, 02:25 PM

Awami League Leader Selina Hayat Ivy Released from Jail After Securing Bail

Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 4 (ANI): Selina Hayat Ivy, a prominent leader of the Awami League and the former mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation, was released from Kashimpur jail on Wednesday night. Ivy’s release marks another notable instance of a senior party figure securing bail, following the earlier release of former parliament speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury. Following her release, Ivy expressed gratitude toward the current administration and advocated for an inclusive approach to governance. “I want everyone together to establish a humane government,” Ivy told reporters, adding a plea for the government to show mercy toward other innocent individuals still held in custody. Ivy was initially arrested at her residence during an overnight operation in September last year. Her detention occurred during the tenure of the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, which had assumed power following the flight of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India during the July-August 2024 student-led uprising. Following the February 12 election and the subsequent formation of a government led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Ivy is among the few Awami League figures to have successfully obtained bail through the court system. As the new government settles in, international observers are beginning to weigh in on the status of the Awami League, whose political activities remain banned. The International Crisis Group (ICG) issued a statement on Thursday urging the new administration to address the party’s future, noting that the ongoing ban is unlikely to be sustainable given the Awami League’s historical significance in Bangladeshi politics. “The BNP government will also have to address the politically sensitive question of the Awami League’s future. Given its pivotal role in Bangladesh politics since independence, the party’s temporary ban is not sustainable over the longer term,” said Thomas Kean, Senior Consultant on Bangladesh and Myanmar, International Crisis Group. (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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Dainik Jagran

Jun 4, 2026, 02:25 PM

BJP Denies Split in Tamil Nadu Unit Amid Reports of Former State President's Departure

Reports of a split in the party have intensified after the assembly election debacle in Tamil Nadu. However, the BJP has outrightly denied these speculations. The party claimed that there is complete unity in the Tamil Nadu unit and former state president K. Annamalai has neither resigned nor is planning to float a new political party. According to Nagendran, Annamalai's visit to Delhi was mainly to meet Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to discuss fertiliser-related issues. He also met BJP general secretaries. Nagendran, on the other hand, rubbished reports of any rift with Annamalai. On the other hand, sources close to Annamalai say that he is all set to part ways with the BJP and choose his own independent political path. Sources who announced his plans on June 5 say that Annamalai is preparing to launch a full-fledged political movement.

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Dainik Jagran

Jun 4, 2026, 02:14 PM

Jharkhand Chief Minister Orders Upgrade of Industrial Training Institutes

Chief Minister Hemant Soren has directed to upgrade all the Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and other training institutes operating in the state. He has asked to identify one ITI in each district and develop it as a model institute.

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The Moscow Times

Jun 4, 2026, 02:12 PM

EU Countries Urge Stricter Visa Measures for Russian Tourists Amid Ongoing War in Ukraine

A group of European countries has called on Brussels to make it harder for Russians to vacation within the Schengen area as the war in Ukraine grinds through its fifth year. EU interior ministers were discussing the issue on Thursday at a meeting in Luxembourg. That talk was prompted by a letter signed earlier this week by Poland, Norway, the Baltic states and nine other members of the free-movement Schengen area. “It has been deeply troubling to witness increasing numbers of Russian tourists enjoying leisure travel on European beaches and in European resorts while missiles and drones continue to strike civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine,” the letter, seen by AFP, said. The signatories called for “new restrictive and binding visa measures,” arguing that easy access to Europe poses security risks. The letter also stressed that better procedures are needed to identify Russians who fought in Ukraine and prevent them from entering Europe. The EU has already suspended its visa facilitation agreement with Russia and moved to deny Russians multi-entry visas last November. The number of visas issued to Russians dropped from more than four million before the war to about half a million in 2024. Hawkish EU countries argue that more steps are needed and that current rules are applied unevenly across the bloc. According to the June 2 letter, European countries still issued more than 470,000 tourist Schengen visas to Russian citizens in 2025, many of which allowed multiple entries. Popular tourist destinations, such as France, Spain and Italy, are among the countries that issue the most visas. “I want there to be no more shopping weekends. I want there to be no more fancy trips to Europe while Ukrainians are dying on the battlefield,” Sweden’s Migration Minister Johan Forssell told reporters at the Luxembourg talks. “This situation is completely insane, and it needs to be stopped.” While proponents argue that ordinary Russians should feel more impact from the war, other EU nations counter that using visa restrictions as a blanket punitive measure would be wrong. Some EU diplomats argue that travel to Europe helps expose Russians — who live under a tightly controlled media environment at home — to different narratives and ideas. Russian opposition figure Yulia Navalnaya also spoke out against the move in September, warning that broad restrictions would be a “serious mistake” because they would feed the Kremlin ’ s narrative that Europe is hostile to all Russians.

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Dainik Jagran

Jun 4, 2026, 02:02 PM

BJP Struggles to Form Uttar Pradesh Unit Ahead of State Elections

Elections to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly are now not far away, but despite several marathon meetings in Delhi with the national leadership, the BJP has not been able to form its state unit. The list of the BJP Uttar Pradesh unit is stuck between the likes and dislikes of veterans. There is much tussle over two chief ministers and four vice-presidents, while new faces have replaced all six regional presidents. The names of workers of two to three castes have been listed for each post in Delhi, from where the team will be announced once the green signal is received. There is talk that the composition of the organization will revolve around the axis of Kashi. The choice of the Prime Minister and the Home Minister will be taken care of. The state unit will also try to avoid controversy and the resentment of the workers. In December last year, Maharajganj MP and Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary was made the state president as a Kurmi face. This was called the BJP's big bet as a cut of the SP's PDA factor. Despite the passage of six months, the number of new office bearers of the organization has been reduced to two in eight months.

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India TV

Jun 4, 2026, 02:01 PM

PM Narendra Modi to Visit Gujarat and Daman for Development Project Inaugurations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat and Daman on Friday, 5 June 2026. During this time, he will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects in Surat and Daman. In total, projects worth more than ₹22,000 crores will be gifted, including important projects for Gujarat, Daman and Diu, and Lakshadweep. Rajya Sabha elections: Tarun Chugh, Alka Gurjar, who else, BJP announces 11 candidates BJP's plan on 12 years of Modi government, less dependence on social media, more door-to-door contact

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India TV

Jun 4, 2026, 01:57 PM

BJP Releases Candidate List for Rajya Sabha Elections

Various political parties have started their preparations for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. On Thursday, the Bharatiya Janata Party also released the list of candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections of 5 states Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Rajasthan and 11 seats for the Rajya Sabha by-elections of Odisha.

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The Daily Guardian

Jun 4, 2026, 01:55 PM

Cyprus Lawmakers Re-elect Speaker Amid Presidential Election Preparations

NICOSIA, June 4 (Reuters) – Lawmakers in Cyprus re-elected Annita Demetriou as speaker of parliament on Thursday in a vote seen as an early glimpse of emerging partnerships ahead of a presidential (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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DNA Hindi

Jun 4, 2026, 01:53 PM

Turkey Seeks to Improve Relations with India, Downplays Ties with Pakistan

Relations between India and Turkey have deteriorated in recent years. This is due to Turkey's closeness to Pakistan and its involvement in anti-Indian activities. A year ago, when Turkey openly helped Pakistan during Operation Sindur, its relations with India reached the most critical period ever. But now Turkey's tone seems to have changed. Recently, Turkish officials have indicated that they want to improve their relations with India and do not want to bring Pakistan in the middle. Recently, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attended an event of the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Singapore. Speaking at the event, he said that Turkey's relations with Pakistan are based on long-standing historical ties and should not be seen as hostile to India. Hakan Fidan also said that India should not be angry with the relations between Turkey and Pakistan. In his address to Turkey, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that there are some historical issues with Pakistan on which we do not have good solidarity.

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Dainik Jagran

Jun 4, 2026, 01:52 PM

State Government Reshuffles PCS Officer Postings

The state government has reshuffled the posting of three PCS officers. Srishti Dhawan, who was recently transferred to the post of Chief Revenue Officer Sultanpur, has now been made Deputy Director in the Directorate of Horticulture and Food Processing. Santosh Kumar Rai, Additional District Magistrate (Land / A) Kanpur, has now been made Additional Commissioner Chitrakoot Dham Mandal. Similarly, Upazila Nirbahi Officer Anand Mohan Upadhyay has now been given a new posting as Additional District Magistrate (Land / A) Kanpur. Earlier, the government had transferred 206 PPS officers posted in different districts. The highest number of officers in the transfer list are those who were posted at the same place for a long time. DSP Jitendra Kumar II, posted in the Chief Minister's security, has been transferred to Shahjahanpur. Vikas Kumar Jaiswal, who was posted as Assistant Commissioner of Police in Lucknow, has been transferred to the Chief Minister's security team. ACP Arvind Kumar II, who was transferred from Gautam Budh Nagar to Lakhimpur Kheri, has been transferred.

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Dainik Jagran

Jun 4, 2026, 01:50 PM

DMK Refuses to Attend India Alliance Meeting Due to Congress Presence

After losing power in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has taken a major political step by refusing to attend the INDIA alliance meeting in Delhi on 8 June. MK Stalin's party has blamed the Congress for this decision. The DMK issued a statement on its official X handle saying that it will not attend the INDIA alliance meeting due to the presence of the Congress. The party also said that it will always raise its voice on issues of national interest.

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The Financial Express

Jun 4, 2026, 01:45 PM

Immigrants Found Majority of US Unicorn Companies, Study Finds

A new study by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) has found that immigrants founded or co-founded the majority of privately held US startup companies valued at $1 billion or more, with Indians emerging as some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country. The findings come at a time when immigration remains a hot political topic in the United States. Today, most immigrant entrepreneurs arrive in America through family sponsorship, employer-sponsored visas, refugee programs or as international students. The study found that immigrants have founded or co-founded 455 of America’s 775 privately held unicorn companies, which are collectively worth about $5 trillion. Unicorns are startups valued at $1 billion or more. That means 59% of all US unicorns have at least one immigrant founder. The report, written by Stuart Anderson, also found that immigrant influence extends well beyond company founders. Around 66% of America’s unicorn companies were founded by immigrants or the children of immigrants. Nearly 80% of unicorn firms have either an immigrant founder or an immigrant serving in a major leadership position, such as chief executive officer or vice president of engineering. To compile the report, researchers gathered information on more than 700 privately held startups valued at over $1 billion as of April 2026. The value of these companies has also surged dramatically. In 2016, immigrant-founded unicorns were collectively valued at $168 billion. Today, they are worth more than $5 trillion, representing a staggering increase of 2,876%. The study also found that immigrant-founded unicorn companies create significant employment. On average, each company employs around 833 people. The report notes that this figure does not include more than $768 billion in market value from immigrant-founded unicorns that have already gone public since 2016. The report and related analysis show India as one of the biggest contributors to America’s unicorn boom. According to the report, India has produced 96 people who moved to the United States and went on to start billion-dollar companies. According to him, no other country comes close to that figure. With around 5 million people of Indian origin living in the United States , the numbers suggest that nearly one in every 50,000 Indian-Americans has become the founder of a unicorn company. India has sent 96 people to America who started billion dollar companies. No one else is even close. There's only about 5 million Indians in America. Almost one in 50,000 of them is a unicorn founder! What a holy, special, beautiful people. I will always fight for them. pic.twitter.com/U4I6qawvhs Many of these entrepreneurs first arrived in America as international students or through skilled worker programmes such as the H-1B visa. Over the years, Indians have helped build some of Silicon Valley’s most valuable startups. India is followed by Israel with 60 companies, the United Kingdom with 47, China with 41, Canada with 30, Russia with 23, France with 21, Germany with 18, Ukraine with 16, Australia with 14, Pakistan with 10 and Romania with 10. Several of America’s highest-valued startups were founded by immigrants. SpaceX tops the list with a valuation of $1.5 trillion. It is followed by Anthropic at $965 billion, OpenAI at $852 billion, Databricks at $134 billion and Stripe at $106.7 billion. Other highly valued startups include Ramp Financial and Safe Superintelligence, both valued at $32 billion, and Anysphere at $29.3 billion. Nearly one in four US unicorn companies, or 24%, has a founder who first came to America as an international student. Firms founded by former international students create around 1,123 jobs each on average. Together, these companies are worth $3.5 trillion. When publicly traded companies that were once unicorns are included, the value rises to more than $4 trillion. Immigrant-founded companies contribute to job creation, develop new technologies and help advance industries such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology and clean energy. India itself now has more than 100 unicorn startups, many of them founded by entrepreneurs who gained experience overseas before returning or by founders inspired by global markets.

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Free Press Journal

Jun 4, 2026, 01:39 PM

Akhilesh Yadav Directs SP Office-Bearers to Resign Before Seeking Election Tickets

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has directed party office-bearers aspiring to contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections to resign from their organisational posts before seeking a ticket, a move aimed at tightening internal discipline and ensuring a more transparent candidate selection process. Meeting with District Presidents The instruction was issued during a recent meeting attended by district presidents and key office-bearers from all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. The directive comes as the party begins an extensive exercise to identify potential candidates across the state's 403 Assembly constituencies nearly two years before the elections. "If any district president wants to contest elections, he must first resign. Only then will the party consider the candidature. No district president should declare himself a candidate," Akhilesh told party functionaries, according to sources present at the meeting. Separating Organisation from Electoral Ambitions The message marks one of the clearest signals yet that Akhilesh intends to keep the organisation focused on strengthening the party machinery while separately evaluating electoral aspirants. Party insiders say the SP leadership wants to prevent district-level leaders from using their organisational positions to build pressure for tickets or influence the selection process. A senior party leader said the leadership believes organisational posts should not become stepping stones for securing tickets. "The focus is on strengthening the party at the booth and district levels. Those who want to contest are free to do so, but they cannot hold organisational authority while simultaneously lobbying for a ticket," the leader said. Organisational Posts Not Stepping Stones Political analyst Manoj Bhadra said the decision reflects Akhilesh Yadav's attempt to professionalise the party's electoral preparations and reduce internal conflicts before the high-stakes Assembly election. "District presidents play a crucial role in shaping organisational opinion. If they are also ticket aspirants, there is always a perception that they can influence surveys, recommendations and local organisational feedback in their favour. By asking them to resign before seeking candidature, Akhilesh is trying to separate organisational responsibilities from electoral ambitions," Bhadra said. Risk of Influenced Surveys and Feedback He added that the move could also help the SP project an image of internal fairness. "Ticket distribution is one of the most contentious exercises in any political party. This decision sends a message that organisational positions alone will not guarantee candidature. The leadership wants selection to be based on winnability and ground feedback rather than hierarchy within the party," he said. The early start to candidate identification also suggests that the SP is looking to give prospective candidates sufficient time to establish themselves in their constituencies and strengthen local networks before the election campaign gains momentum. With the BJP expected to mount an aggressive campaign to retain power for a third consecutive term, the Samajwadi Party appears determined to avoid last-minute ticket disputes and build a constituency-wise strategy well ahead of the 2027 electoral battle.

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Jun 4, 2026, 01:38 PM

Drone Attack Hits Kuwait International Airport, Killing One and Injuring Many

The video of the drone attack at Kuwait International Airport has surfaced. Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) released this video on Thursday. In the video, a drone is seen hitting the roof of the airport. As soon as the collision occurs, pieces of the drone disintegrate and damage is caused around. One Indian citizen has died in this attack, while 63 people have been injured. According to the Kuwaiti Health Ministry, many of the injured have serious injuries on the head and other parts of the body. The attack also caused significant damage to the airport's Terminal-1. Flight operations at the airport were also stopped for some time due to security reasons. The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution related to halting the ongoing military operation against Iran. The resolution states that President Donald Trump cannot continue military action without the approval of Congress. The resolution passed in the House of Representatives 215-208 votes. Four Republican lawmakers also voted against Trump and adopted a resolution demanding the withdrawal of US forces from Iran.

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Jun 4, 2026, 01:36 PM

Trinamool Congress Faces Internal Crisis as Leaders Resign, Including Mayor Krishna Chakraborty

Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's party Trinamool Congress (TMC), which has been in power in West Bengal for 15 years, is facing the biggest internal crisis in its political history. Meanwhile, new leaders of the party have tendered their resignations. Another name has been added on Thursday (June 4, 2026) and that is Krishna Chakraborty. Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Krishna Chakraborty has resigned from the post of Mayor of Bidhannagar city in West Bengal's capital Kolkata on Thursday (June 4, 2026) citing personal reasons. She said in a letter to the Commissioner of Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC), "I tender my resignation from the post of Mayor of Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation due to personal reasons." Meanwhile, Chakraborty told the media, "I have resigned from the post of Mayor, but I will continue to work for the citizens as a Councillor. I want to take some time off from my post as West Bengal Municipal Corporation."

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Jun 4, 2026, 01:33 PM

BJP Releases Candidates List for Rajya Sabha Elections and By-Elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its official list of candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections and by-elections to be held in 2026. The list released by the BJP Central Election Committee gives preference to big faces and grassroot-level organisational leaders from several states. The party has fielded national general secretary Tarun Chugh from Madhya Pradesh and prominent Patidar leader Debasish Samantaray for the Odisha by-election. The BJP high command has selected candidates this time keeping in mind the political and organisational equations of the states. BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh has been decided to be sent to the Rajya Sabha from the Madhya Pradesh quota. Chugh is a key strategist of the party and has served as in-charge of several states. He is currently in charge of Jammu and Kashmir, Telangana, Ladakh. Along with him, senior state unit leader and state minister Rajneesh Agrawal has also been fielded from Madhya Pradesh. Former state president of Rajasthan BJP and Haryana in-charge Dr Satish Poonia has been given a Rajya Sabha ticket from Rajasthan. Dr Alka Punia has also been given a ticket from Rajasthan.

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Jun 4, 2026, 01:30 PM

Palau Stands Firm Against China's Pressure, Maintains Ties with Taiwan

Taipei [Taiwan], June 4 (ANI): Palau has continued to stand by Taiwan despite sustained pressure from China, which has allegedly used economic coercion, cyberattacks, and criminal influence operations in an effort to force Palau to sever diplomatic ties with Taipei, as reported by The Taipei Times. According to The Taipei Times, Taiwan’s Presidential Office announced that Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim would travel to Palau from Saturday through Wednesday next week at the invitation of President Surangel Whipps Jr Whipps has repeatedly stated that Beijing has urged Palau to abandon Taiwan. Speaking in an interview in April, he said Chinese officials had directly asked his country to denounce Taiwan, a proposal his administration firmly rejected. Palau’s leadership has consistently maintained that no foreign power should dictate its diplomatic relationships. China has also been accused of using tourism as a political weapon. After Palau refused to switch recognition from Taiwan to China, Beijing imposed restrictions on Chinese tour groups visiting the island nation in 2017, severely affecting its tourism-driven economy. Chinese authorities later issued travel advisories citing safety concerns, a move Palau viewed as another attempt to undermine its economy. Beijing reportedly even promised a massive influx of Chinese tourists if diplomatic ties with Taiwan were cut, but Palau declined the offer. Beyond economic pressure, Palau has faced significant security threats. In 2024, hackers leaked more than 20,000 classified government documents, many relating to Palau’s exchanges with Taiwan and regional military activities involving the United States and Japan. Whipps suggested that evidence pointed toward Chinese involvement, although Beijing denied any role, as highlighted by The Taipei Times. Reports have also linked Chinese-backed criminal networks to investment projects in Palau. These groups allegedly used shell companies and media influence campaigns to promote pro-Beijing narratives and lobby for a change in Palau’s Taiwan policy, as reported by The Taipei Times. (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 4, 2026, 01:27 PM

Government Seeks Consensus with Regional Parties Ahead of Constitutional Move

According to sources, the government is trying to build a political consensus ahead of the big constitutional move and has started talks with several regional parties, including the DMK and the TMC. It is being reported that if the required numbers (two-thirds majority) are ensured in Parliament, the government may jointly introduce a bill for delimitation and simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha. Significantly, some TMC leaders have given positive signals about this initiative and are ready for an open debate on delimitation. At the same time, the DMK, which had earlier expressed strong opposition on this issue, seems to be relatively soft this time and is waiting for a revised proposal. Also Read: Opposition Countdown Begins in Rajya Sabha! After Assembly Elections, Will Congress Settle the Bill?

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Jun 4, 2026, 01:21 PM

Mahayuti Takes Early Lead in Maharashtra Legislative Council Elections

The Mahayuti has taken an early lead in the elections to 17 seats of the Maharashtra Legislative Council. The Mahayuti candidates have been elected unopposed in 6 seats, while the rest of the 11 seats will go to the polls on 18 June. On the other hand, the Mahavikas Aghadi has suffered a setback before the elections as many of its candidates have withdrawn their nominations. The ruling alliance has got a psychological edge with the unopposed election of 6 candidates of the Mahayuti. However, the rebel candidates in Nashik and Jalgaon have increased the difficulties of the Mahayuti. Now the remaining 11 seats will be put to the test in the voting on 18 June. Significantly, the Legislative Council elections do not directly elect the representatives of the political parties. The members of the Legislative Council are elected indirectly, which means that instead of ordinary citizens, the elected representatives of the people and certain sections of the people elect the members of the Legislative Council through Single Transferable Vote.

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Jun 4, 2026, 01:20 PM

Mamata Banerjee's Political Empire Crumbles After Historic Election Defeat in West Bengal

By 4 May 2026, Mamata Banerjee was the most powerful leader in West Bengal and the reins of power were in her hands. But just 30 days later, by 4 June, the picture has completely changed. The crushing defeat in the assembly elections, the rebellion of more than 50 MLAs of her own party, the resignation of the trusted mayor Firhad Hakim, the retreat of the ground commanders and the clampdown of the central agencies on Abhishek Banerjee. All this together brought Mamata's political empire to the floor. The whole story begins with the results of the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections. The Trinamool Congress suffered a historic defeat in these elections and the party was out of power. Out of 294 seats, the Bharatiya Janata Party won a historic victory, winning 207 seats and forming the government in the state on its own for the first time. While the TMC was reduced to 80 seats, the Congress got 2, the AIJUP got 2, the CPM got 1 and others got 2 seats. It was not just the defeat, but the anger inside the party and within a few days, the question on the results of the party's leadership started to arise.

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Jun 4, 2026, 01:19 PM

BJP Releases Candidates List for Rajya Sabha

The BJP has released its list of candidates for the Rajya Sabha. The party has nominated Tai Tagak from Arunachal Pradesh. Rajubhai Shukla, Mukeshbhai Rathwa, Mansingh Parmar, Jitendra Meghjibhai, Kanjariya from Gujarat. Tarun Chugh and Rajneesh Agrawal from Madhya Pradesh. A. Shardi Devi from Manipur. Dr. Alka Gurjar and Satish Punia from Rajasthan. Debashish Samantaray will be the party's candidate from Odisha. Satish Poonia is one of the leaders of the BJP who started his career in student politics and gradually rose to the top. He has been the former state president of the Rajasthan BJP. He has also been the deputy leader of opposition in the Rajasthan assembly. He currently holds the charge of the Haryana BJP. Being from the Jat community, he is considered to be very adept in handling social and political equations in both Rajasthan and Haryana. Tarun was seen in the Bharatiya Janata Party (RSS) campaign in the Bihar assembly elections since he was a young RSS worker.

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Jun 4, 2026, 01:16 PM

BJP Announces Candidates for Rajya Sabha Elections in Madhya Pradesh

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced 2 candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections for three seats in Madhya Pradesh. The BJP has nominated Tarun Chugh and Rajneesh Agrawal. Rajya Sabha elections are to be held for three seats in the state. The BJP has announced 2. It is believed that the Indian National Congress candidate can win one seat. However, if the BJP fields a third candidate, the election is fixed for the third seat. Tarun Chugh is the national general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Tarun Chugh, who hails from Amritsar district in Punjab, has an MBA degree in HR. He started his political career with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Rajneesh Agrawal is a state minister in the MP BJP. The three Rajya Sabha seats from Madhya Pradesh whose term ends on 21 June 2026 are George Kurien and Sumer Singh Solanki of the BJP and Digvijay Singh of the Congress. The election for these seats will be held in June, while the Congress is trying to retain its current strength in the state assembly.

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Jun 4, 2026, 01:14 PM

TMC Leader Offers Seat to Mamata Banerjee Amid Party Crisis

AJUP chief Humayun Kabir offered his seat to former Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee to contest the by-election from the Rejinagar assembly seat in Murshidabad. Humayun Kabir, once considered a close associate of Mamata Banerjee, commented on the current political situation, saying that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is not in a strong position in the state. He further said that Ritabrata and Sandipan have betrayed Mamata. Mamata should remain in parliamentary politics and they are offering her the seat from Rejinagar. AJUP chief Humayun Kabir said, if Mamata Banerjee tells him, she is willing to give the seat from Rejinagar, which she had earlier announced for her son. He cited Abhishek as the main reason for the current state of the party. Humayun Kabir was a TMC leader until a few months ago. But before the Bengal assembly elections, he took a different path. After splitting from TMC, Humayun Kabir formed his own party, Aam Janta Party, and won nine seats in the West Bengal assembly elections. He won both the seats in two months.

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Jun 4, 2026, 01:14 PM

BJP Announces Candidates for Four Rajya Sabha Seats in Gujarat

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced candidates for four Rajya Sabha seats from Gujarat. The BJP list makes it clear that it will contest all four seats. The Indian National Congress will, in all likelihood, draw a blank in Gujarat for the first time since the state's formation. The BJP has nominated Rajubhai Shukla, Mukeshbhai Rathwa, Mansingh Parmar, and Jitendra Meghjibhai Kanjariya for the four Rajya Sabha seats. The BJP said in a press release that the Central Election Committee has approved the names for the biennial election to the Rajya Sabha. The last date for filing nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections has been set for 8 June. Scrutiny of nominations will take place on 9 June, with candidates able to withdraw their names by 11 June. Polling will be held on 18 June and counting will be taken up immediately after polling ends on the same day. There are a total of 182 candidates in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, of which one seat is vacant; currently, the BJP has 161 members, while the Congress has 4 independents.

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Jun 4, 2026, 01:14 PM

Bihar Minister Tej Pratap Yadav Criticizes Teacher Khan Sir Over Vandalism

Janshakti Janata Dal president and former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav has reacted to the vandalism outside the Khan Sir coaching centre. He hit out at Khan Sir, saying that he does not mean to teach, he means to be photographed. He said that Khan Sir is a'jealous'man. The teacher never makes his popularity, does not do media-baazi, teaches quietly. Tej Pratap Yadav further said, "E Khan who wants to do politics. It means politics." On the question of law and order, the former minister said that the government should take action. He said, "Why Khan Sir wants to do all this and is getting it done to be highlighted. False people are being prosecuted." Supporting the statement of Gyan Bindu GS Academy founder Raushan Anand, Tej Pratap Yadav said that he is saying absolutely right. The way his result comes, Sir Khan gets jealous. Both are being arrested on the basis of the medical video of the Patna police.

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Jun 4, 2026, 01:10 PM

Karnataka Muslim Leaders Demand Cabinet Representation

Muslim religious leaders and ulema of Karnataka have demanded the inclusion of 5 leaders from the Muslim community in the state cabinet. They say that the Congress government has come to power with the support of Muslim voters, so the community should get proper representation in the government. This demand was raised in a meeting of Muslim leaders and ulema held at Hazrat Syed Fateh Shah Wali Dargah, Bellinagar, Hubli on Wednesday evening. A special Dua was also organized on this occasion. The meeting demanded the inclusion of senior Congress leaders BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan, NA Harris, Tanveer Sait, and Saleem Ahmed in the cabinet. The leaders said that Assembly Speaker UT Khader has already been given an important constitutional post, so now 4 other senior leaders of the community should also be made ministers. Addressing the gathering, a religious leader said, "If 5 Muslim leaders are not given a place in the cabinet, then in the coming days, its consequences will be seen seriously.

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Jun 4, 2026, 01:09 PM

Kerala White Paper Urges Private Investment, Retirement Age Hike to Address Fiscal Stress

A white paper on the fiscal health of Kerala said the state must create conditions for massive private investment due to acute shortage of resources, help the co-operative sector invest more in development and job creation, and make room for heavy investment by the central public sector. It also urged the government to make an early call on the future of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board, which was floated by the previous LDF regime as off-budget borrowing and fund mobilisation for infra development. The white paper was presented in the assembly by Chief Minister V D Satheesan, who holds the finance portfolio, on Thursday. One of the first decisions of the newly assumed UDF cabinet last month was to appoint an expert committee to bring out the white paper on the financial health of the state. The Kerala white paper comes less than a month after neighbour Tamil Nadu said it would be releasing a similar paper on its own finances. The two southern states, while better developed than most other states in the country, are also the oldest. The Reserve Bank of India noted earlier this year in January that by 2026, Kerala and Tamil Nadu are expected to enter a so-called ‘ageing category’ when more than 15 percent of a state’s population is above the age of 60. “Ageing states are facing high old-age dependency ratios and rising social sector expenditure obligations,” the RBI had said, adding that addressing the “mounting fiscal pressures stemming from population ageing and safeguarding public finance sustainability requires a comprehensive policy strategy”. The Kerala white paper too addresses this aspect, saying that it was the time for hard political decisions and that the age of retirement for state employees should be raised to the same level as the central government. The age of retirement in Kerala for government employees is 56 years as opposed to the Centre’s 60 years. “The state will save retirement benefits of about Rs 6,000 crore with each increase in the age of retirement by one year. Another related suggestion is to have pay commissions only once in ten years as in the central government.” The report has flagged serious concerns about the state’s fiscal stress. It said the committed expenditure of Kerala absorbs about 77 percent of revenue receipts, far above the national average of 46 percent. This leaves less than one-fourth of revenue for all other spending, including development, welfare, and infrastructure. Interest payments alone were 20.9% of revenue receipts in 2025-26, nearly double the national average of 12.2 percent. Salaries and pensions are also higher than peer states, with salaries at 30.1 percent of revenue receipts in 2025-26. The report said Kerala faces a large burden of outstanding liabilities of Rs 5.07 lakh crore, with capital expenditure at only 1.3 percent of Gross State Domestic Product – one of the lowest among Indian states. This is despite a high fiscal deficit, which indicates borrowings are not being used to fund growth-generating investments. It said parallel financial structures like KIIFB and public sector undertakings deplete resources and create additional liabilities. The end of Goods and Services Tax compensation and revenue deficit grants from the Centre, coupled with stricter fiscal deficit targets, have worsened the situation. On expenditure, the new government inherits accumulated payment arrears: Rs 21,670 crore for dearness allowance and Rs 14,387 crore under dearness relief. If other deferred payments are taken into account, the total inherited liability of the state is around Rs 48,733 crore, according to the data furnished by the state’s Finance Department. This is almost as large as Kerala’s net annual borrowing, the report said. The KIIFB, it has been suggested, should be brought under the budgetary control of the Finance Department and be subject to a performance audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General immediately. “It would be prudent for the government to take an early call on the future of KIIFB, keeping in mind also the legal status of the bonds issued and possible impact on the status of funds raised on the strength of direct budget flows.”

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Jun 4, 2026, 01:07 PM

BJP Leader Dilip Ghosh Takes a Dig at Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress

Mamata Banerjee's party Trinamool Congress is going through a bad phase. There is turmoil in the party after the defeat in the West Bengal elections. Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dilip Ghosh has made a big statement. He took a jibe at the TMC's breakup on Thursday (June 4). He said that we have closed the door, no TMC leader will be able to come to the BJP even by mistake. Dilip Ghosh responded to the TMC by saying,'This party was formed on the basis of loot. The sooner this party is finished, the better it is. Some other parties are also like this. It will also be finished as soon as possible. We have closed the door. No TMC leader will be able to come to the BJP. Now we have to see what happens in the future.'Dilip Ghosh said,'There are many problems in West Bengal, but the biggest problem is the Trinamool Congress. If it is finished, then all the trouble will be over.'According to IANS, he said,'The name of the TMC should not be wasted.'He said,'The name of the TMC should also be destroyed.

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Jun 4, 2026, 01:02 PM

Madhya Pradesh BJP Leaders Take Center Stage Ahead of Elections

Also Read - Political Struggle in the Name of Barkatullah University: Congress, BJP, Student Organizations and Hindu Organizations Face-to-Face AdvertisementTarun Chugh is the National General Secretary of BJP and has been playing important roles in the party organization for a long time. Chugh, who hails from Punjab, is considered to be close to the BJP leadership and a strategist. He has played an important role in strengthening the organization in many states. He has also been associated with organizational activities from time to time in Madhya Pradesh. Also Read - 30-Year-Old Line Broken in Bhopal: Water Crisis Persists for the Fourth Day, Tankers Arrive in VIP Areas, People Distressed Madhya Pradesh BJP State Minister Rajneesh Agarwal is among the experienced organizational leaders of BJP. He has been handling various responsibilities in the party for a long time and has been active in organization expansion, election management and worker coordination. The party leadership has honored his contribution to the organization by sending him to the Rajya Sabha. According to political analysts, these names have been given priority to the organization and the organization's decision on the upcoming election strategy.

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Jun 4, 2026, 12:58 PM

Asia's Oil Dilemma: Ignoring Sanctions for Reliable Fuel

For Asian countries like India and China, the biggest concern at the moment is to get cheap and reliable oil and gas amid the Hormuz Strait blockade. Experts say that this is why many Asian countries are buying oil ignoring Western sanctions on Russia. At the political level, there is not much concern that Russian oil is reaching Asia in large quantities through a so-called'dark fleet '. The price of Brent crude has risen above $100 per barrel since March due to the US-Israel war on Iran. However, in recent times, prices have softened and come down to around $93 per barrel due to the start of negotiations between the US and Iran. But the Hormuz Strait blockade is not reaching the rest of Middle-Eastern countries'oil and gas, which has also affected large economies like India and China. For such countries, the most important question is where they will get fuel and reliable oil from, despite the fact that Russia and the European Union have imposed new sanctions on Russia and Ukraine in the wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

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Jun 4, 2026, 12:57 PM

BJP Releases Candidates for Rajya Sabha Elections in Rajasthan

The BJP on Thursday (June 4) released the list of candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections. From Rajasthan, the BJP has given tickets to senior party leader Satish Poonia and former MLA Alka Gurjar. Satish Poonia is the president of Rajasthan BJP. Currently in charge of Haryana. Alka Gurjar is the general secretary of BJP and has been the MLA from Bandikui. Satish Poonia is from Jat community while Alka Gurjar is from Gurjar community. An attempt has been made to strike a caste equation. BJP has made both candidates from OBC category. Alka Gurjar is trying to reduce the influence of Congress general secretary Sachin Pilot. Three Rajya Sabha seats are falling vacant in Rajasthan out of which two are likely to go to BJP and Congress. Two seats will go to BJP as per the arithmetic of votes. One Congress candidate will go to Rajya Sabha. Poonia and Alka Gurjar's name was leading in the race. According to the current state of the legislature party in Rajasthan, no party has enough numbers for the third seat. This is the reason why the BJP has rejected the idea of fielding a third tribal candidate or an independent candidate. 118 seats are with the Indian National Congress.

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Jun 4, 2026, 12:56 PM

BJP Releases List of 11 Candidates for Rajya Sabha Elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released a list of 11 candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections.

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Jun 4, 2026, 12:54 PM

BJP Leader Accused of Borrowing Money, Threatening Complainant

In the FIR, Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya, the Mahant of Tapasvi Cantonment, said that on March 16 at around 10 am, the alleged BJP leader Sachchidanand Pandey had borrowed Rs 2 lakh from him through cheque. 10-12 He had assured to return the money in the day itself, citing extreme necessity, but did not return the money till date. Advertisers kept assuring to return the money soon for about two months. Now they get agitated when asked for money, abuse and threaten to kill him. Kotwal Pankaj Singh said that a report is being filed on the basis of the FIR. Advance action will be taken on the basis of evidence. AdvertisementTrending videosSachidanand Pandey had contested the Lok Sabha elections on a BSP ticket. After the defeat, he rode a bicycle. Along with MP Awadhesh Prasad, he also met SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. Recently, his pictures with Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya have gone viral. Sachchidanand had also dragged the photo of former Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya to the thirteenth floor during the controversy.

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Jun 4, 2026, 12:48 PM

BJP Fields Candidates Across India, Focuses on Regional Equations

While the BJP has fielded its strongman Tai Tagak from Arunachal Pradesh, the party has sent out a strong message in the northeast by fielding A. Sharda Devi from Manipur. National general secretary Tarun Chugh and Rajneesh Agrawal have been fielded from Madhya Pradesh. The party has also made major inroads in Rajasthan. Former state president Dr. Satish Poonia and Alka Gurjar are set to be sent to the Upper House from here. विज्ञापनक्र.प्रदेश The name of the candidate is 1 Arunachal Pradesh2 Gujarat3 Gujarat4 Gujarat5 Gujarat6 Madhya Pradesh7 Madhya प्रदेश8मणिपुर9राजस्थान10राजस्थानक्र.प्रदेश The name of the candidate is 1 Odisha. The BJP is banking on Rajubhai Shukla, Mukeshbhai Rathwa and Mansingh Parmar. The party has tried its best to strike tribal and regional equations here. Also, Debashish Samantaray has been announced as the candidate for the Rajya Sabha by-election 2026 to be held in Odisha. Videos.

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Jun 4, 2026, 12:43 PM

Uttar Pradesh Politics Heats Up Over Congress Leader's Comments on PM Modi

Ahead of the assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, the politics of the state has started heating up over the statements, the controversy over Congress state president Ajay Rai's comment on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mahoba does not seem to stop. In protest against Ajay Rai's statement, BJP office bearers and workers protested and burnt effigies in Varanasi. Also Ajay Rai, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party were commented on. Ajay Rai's reaction has come to the fore. Today, Congress state president Ajay Rai said during a media interaction in Varanasi.

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Jun 4, 2026, 12:38 PM

Bidhannagar Mayor Krishna Chakraborty Resigns Amidst Personal Reasons

Mayor Krishna Chakraborty submitted her resignation to the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation Commissioner on Thursday afternoon. According to sources, she has also sent a copy of her resignation to state Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul and the department's secretary. While leaving the office, Krishna said that she was resigning purely for personal reasons. However, her pain was felt later. She said, "I was not able to work the way I wanted to. Board meetings were not being held, councillors were not coming. Officials were also busy. I cannot cheat the public." Advertisement 2029: Central government's big bet, delimitation preparations before elections; Regional parties also started brainstorming. Krishna Chakraborty's tenure was still about eight months away. She served as Bidhannagar mayor twice, from 2019 to 2022 and again from 2022 to 4 June 2026. An emotional Krishna said that she would continue to serve as a public councillor for the last 16 years.

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Jun 4, 2026, 12:38 PM

Indian Government Prepares Delimitation Bill for Monsoon Session

The central government is preparing to bring the delimitation bill in the monsoon session of parliament. This time the government wants to take all the major regional parties along before introducing the bill. In this effort, talks have started with parties like DMK and TMC. The central government wants to move forward smartly this time. There was a lot of opposition when this issue was raised last time. According to sources, this time the government has already started talks with regional parties. The government has contacted both TMC i.e.

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Jun 4, 2026, 12:34 PM

Maharashtra Government Clarifies Plans for Women's Scheme 'Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana'

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has clarified that the Maharashtra government is not planning to discontinue the much-talked-about'Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana'for women.

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Jun 4, 2026, 12:31 PM

Northeast Region Undergoes Remarkable Transformation Under PM Modi's Leadership: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday said the Northeast has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past 12 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with unprecedented focus on infrastructure, connectivity, and development replacing the region’s earlier image associated with insurgency and underdevelopment. Speaking to IANS after the 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong, Khandu said the Centre’s sustained push for infrastructure development has significantly improved accessibility, particularly in border and remote areas of the region. “Over the last 12 years, PM Modi has given a strong push to infrastructure development. Today, even our border areas are becoming increasingly accessible. This has changed the development landscape of the Northeast,” Khandu said. The Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister noted that discussions during the NEC plenary were primarily focused on development-related issues rather than border security concerns. He said interstate boundary issues do come up for discussion, and states place their concerns before the council. Khandu said the Northeast was once known for insurgency, unemployment, corruption, and underdevelopment, but the narrative has undergone a dramatic shift. He added that the region is now being recognised for development, improved communication networks, connectivity, and growing investments. Describing the transformation as a result of strong leadership and coordinated efforts between the Centre and the states, Khandu said the Northeast has the potential to emerge as India’s gateway to South and Southeast Asia in the coming years. Referring to interstate boundary disputes, he praised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for taking proactive steps to resolve long-pending issues with neighbouring states. “Most Northeastern states share boundaries with Assam. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, significant progress has been made in resolving border disputes through regular consultations with neighbouring states. Assam and Meghalaya have made considerable headway, and similar progress has been achieved between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh,” Khandu said. He expressed confidence that the remaining issues would also be resolved through dialogue and cooperation, further strengthening regional integration and development. –IANS

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Jun 4, 2026, 12:30 PM

West Bengal Politics in Turmoil as TMC Faces Alleged Factionalism

West Bengal politics is in turmoil. The break-up of TMC has created a stir in the party. AJUP chief and MLA Hamaun Kabir has made many big claims about the alleged factionalism, leadership style and BJP's strategy in the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Reacting to the talk of TMC splitting into two factions, Hamaun Kabir said that this situation was pre-decided and he has been warning about it for the last six months. He alleged that there are serious questions about ticket distribution and allocation of posts in the party, which he had also informed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee many times. Hamaun Kabir said that he had repeatedly apprised the party leadership about these issues, but their words were not heeded. According to him, the current situation has arisen due to the ongoing activities within the party. He said that the TMC leaders were being oppressed and ticket distribution was not going well. Regarding the BJP, he claimed that the main goal of the BJP in West Bengal is to weaken the TMC and to eliminate the BJP from the electoral results. The BJP is working on a plan to eliminate the TMC from the electoral scene.

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Aaj Tak

Jun 4, 2026, 12:30 PM

SP Leader Ratnesh Yadav Dies in Car Accident in Prayagraj

Samajwadi Party Lohia Vahini state secretary Ratnesh Yadav died after his car rammed into a tree during a major road accident in Prayagraj late last night. The accident occurred when Ratnesh along with his three accomplices was going from Jhalwa to Kidganj by car, when his car went out of control. After the accident, he was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead. The deceased's family members have filed an FIR against unknown people in Civil Lines police station, suspecting a big conspiracy of murder behind this incident. A CCTV footage of the incident has also surfaced, which has been taken over by the police. In this footage, SP leader Ratnesh Yadav's car is seen coming at a very high speed and in a few moments it directly hits a tree. The technical team of the police is closely examining this footage so that the actual links of the accident can be linked. After the accident, Ratnesh's family and acquaintances have claimed that the family believed it to be a normal incident. The family of Ratnesh has also registered an FIR against unknown persons in Civil Lines police station.

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