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‘Half-knowledge is dangerous’: J P Nadda hits back at Mallikarjun Kharge for ‘hiding health data’ allegations

June 6, 2026 15:44 IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the PM Narendra Modi-led government was hiding National Family Health Survey data and ‘manipulating the narrative’.

In February this year, Sreedharan opened an office for the project in his hometown Ponnani in Malappuram district, towards which the previous CPI(M) regime had remained tepid.

Metro man Sreedharan’s solar rail plan gets going in Kerala

June 6, 2026 15:17 IST

The state government has decided to take forward the DMRC proposal after winding up all steps related to the SilverLine, or K-Rail, project of the previous CPI(M) regime

Four of those rebel MLAs later resigned from the AIADMK and joined TVK before the group eventually reconciled with party General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami. (Image via Facebook)

AIADMK suffers fresh setback as former MLAs switch to TVK, DMK

June 6, 2026 14:39 IST

AIADMK’s troubles deepen as four former ministers join TVK, the latest in a series of defections following the party’s poor Assembly election performance.

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Cockroach Janta Party stages protest, demands Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation: 7 things you need to know

June 6, 2026 13:37 IST

Police have stepped up deployment across Delhi, including outside the homes of VIPs -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who has been targeted by the protesters.

The offshore rig at the spot where natural gas has been discovered (Image: Screenshots from video shared by Hardeep Puri).

Oil India’s latest gas find could unlock more hydrocarbon reserves in Andaman offshore

June 6, 2026 13:35 IST

Oil India has made its second natural gas discovery in the Andaman offshore region, boosting hopes of unlocking significant hydrocarbon reserves in the basin.

A man covers himself during rainfall as monsoon arrives, at Marine Drive, in Kochi, Kerala, Friday, June 5, 2026. (PTI Photo)

Monsoon advances into Karnataka, may reach Mumbai by June 15

June 6, 2026 12:33 IST

Southwest Monsoon has advanced further into Karnataka, with IMD forecasting heavy rainfall in southern states and thunderstorm activity across north and central India.

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India counters Pakistan at UN, rejects bid to ‘internationalise’ Kashmir issue with ‘biased and false narratives’

June 6, 2026 11:30 IST

India’s statement follows a series of diplomatic interventions countering references to Jammu and Kashmir involving Pakistan.

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Chief Justice Surya Kant’s London AI lecture interrupted by question on dissent in India

June 6, 2026 11:28 IST

In response to the developments, the Indian High Commission in London on Friday stated that such indecorous audience behaviour is unacceptable.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri at the launch of the E85 fuel on Friday.

E85 fuel launched: What happens to your E20-compliant vehicle now? Centre clears the air

June 6, 2026 14:00 IST

The government has launched E85 fuel, which has triggered confusion. Here's why regular E20 and petrol vehicles won't be affected and who can actually use E85.

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Killed in drone strike hours before flying home from Kuwait, Ujjain man becomes latest Indian casualty of US-Iran conflict

June 6, 2026 06:45 IST

Manzoor Ahmed worked as tailor in Gulf for nearly 3 decades. He was set to go home for nephew’s wedding when Iran drone struck Kuwait airport

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‘Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly’ elections: India lodges strong protest with Pakistan

June 6, 2026 06:00 IST

The MEA said in a statement: “The Government of India reiterated its well-known position that the entire Union Territories of J&K 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 J&K to India in 1947.”

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US has deported more than 4,600 Indians in last 17 months: Ministry of External Affairs

June 6, 2026 05:53 IST

The issue of immigration has been a political hot button for the Trump administration. India has made it clear it is the obligation of all countries to take back their nationals, if they are found to be living illegally abroad.

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Nilgiri Tahr population rises to 1,364 in Tamil Nadu, 4.68% rise over ’25

June 6, 2026 05:42 IST

The animal plays a vital role in nutrient cycling in the high-altitude mountain ecosystem

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Nepal’s Foreign Minister begins three-day India visit

June 6, 2026 05:02 IST

According to sources, the issues of development partnership, economic assistance and cooperation in the power sector are expected to be on top of the agenda for discussion between Khanal and Jaishankar.

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Kerala High Court dismisses appeal against ED probe by firm linked to Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter

June 6, 2026 04:58 IST

Non-registration of FIR in respect of a scheduled offence can’t bar ED from initiating civil action, says court

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Penguin pulls plug on Joe Sacco’s book on Muzaffarnagar riots

June 6, 2026 04:21 IST

Readers in India hoping to find it at their local bookstore will be disappointed: Penguin Random House India has pulled the plug on distributing the title, The Indian Express has learnt.

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Himanta Sarma expands Assam Cabinet, balances new faces and loyalists, groups and regions

June 5, 2026 21:36 IST

The 17-member Himanta Cabinet, which has 13 ministers from BJP and two and one from AGP and BPF respectively, continues to accommodate ex-Congress leaders who had followed Sarma into BJP

Police said the student was summoned to the police station as per protocol and issued a notice, after which he was allowed to leave.

After viral ‘littering’ video and police notice in Goa, college student dies by suicide

June 6, 2026 05:16 IST

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant orders inquiry into death of 22-year-old.

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After Annamalai’s exit, Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President, senior leaders walk out of party

June 5, 2026 20:43 IST

After handing in his papers, Annamalai said he was embarking on a new journey aimed at ushering in "common man politics," distancing it from personality-driven politics and rejecting sycophancy and hereditary power.

Bribery cases dominated the surge, prompting the Vigilance Investigation Bureau to plan faster prosecutions and tech-led investigations in 2026.

Bihar ICU fire: ‘Absent’ on-duty doctor among 3 hospital staff held for ‘negligence’ leading to 6 deaths

June 6, 2026 02:20 IST

Investigators looking into role of Muzaffarpur hospital’s top management, and if there were violations of building regulations and fire safety standards

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Cockroach Janta Party Protest Live Updates: Dipke warns of protests across India if Education Minister does not resign by 5 pm today

June 6, 2026 15:43 IST

Cockroach Janta Party's founder Abhijeet Dipke is leading the demonstration at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, where several other protesters have gathered to demand Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Officials said the attackers appeared to be attempting to disrupt the CBSE portal’s functioning

Delhi Police lodge FIR after CBSE complains of ‘coordinated’ cyber attacks on post-result portal

June 5, 2026 20:50 IST

The complaint was filed with the Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations (IFSO), the Cyber Unit of Delhi Police.

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Amarnath Yatra security ramps up: fire audits, QR IDs for pony operators

June 6, 2026 05:05 IST

Senior security officials said 140 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will be deployed along the route alongside the J&K Police and other forces.

IUML’s first woman MLA, Fathima Thahiliya, faces backlash from Muslim clerics for lighting a traditional oil lamp at a restaurant opening.

Lighting traditional lamp gets IUML’s 1st woman MLA in Kerala into trouble with clerics’ body

June 6, 2026 05:24 IST

Fathima Thahiliya, known as a reformist voice within the Indian Union Muslim League, lit a nilavilakku at the inauguration of a restaurant last week

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Khan Sir booked for attempted murder after ‘shooting orders’ — ‘Fire, I’ll handle what happens’

June 6, 2026 05:19 IST

The case comes days after Khan claimed that “eight to 10 rounds of gunfire” were fired outside his coaching institute, Khan Global Studies (KGS), during violence outside the centre in Patna’s Musallahpur area.

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