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Two persons have been arrested in connection with an alleged petrol bomb attack on the RSS office in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Police recovered glass shards and suspected petrol from the scene, and a forensic team is analyzing the evidence.
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Reports suggest six Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs may defect to the Eknath Shinde-led faction, which could alter power dynamics within Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance. The move would strengthen Shinde's parliamentary presence while weakening Uddhav Thackeray's party, and may impact relations with the BJP, the alliance's largest partner.
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The US and Iran signed a peace deal brokered by Pakistan, named the Islamabad MoU, which includes Iran diluting its uranium stockpile and the US lifting sanctions. The Congress party criticised the government, saying it shows Pakistan's rising influence and is a setback to India's foreign policy.
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Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Arlekar, in his address to the Assembly, said drugs had become a major law-and-order problem and announced a Special Drug Prevention Force in every district. He also outlined steps to regulate liquor sales, including the closure of 717 outlets near sensitive locations.
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Voting is underway for two Rajya Sabha seats in Jharkhand and one in Mizoram. In Jharkhand, the INDIA bloc has a majority to win both seats, while the ruling party in Mizoram is expected to secure the lone seat.
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has lifted the interim stay on the arrest warrant against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in a defamation case filed by Akash Vijayvargiya. The court dismissed Banerjee's petition after his legal team failed to appear, stating the petitioner lost interest. The warrant was issued over remarks made in 2020.
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Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut used abusive language against rebel lawmakers, drawing criticism from rivals and defence from party colleagues. The Uddhav Thackeray faction has called a party meeting and issued notices to rebel MPs amid an ongoing political crisis.
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Voting for seven Karnataka Legislative Council seats began on June 18 in Bengaluru. The Congress is expected to win four seats, the BJP two, while the seventh seat sees a contest between Congress and JD(S).
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Trinamool Congress alleges that Mamata Banerjee's personal security officers were removed from her Kolkata residence, calling it a calculated move to endanger her. The state government has not yet commented on the incident.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on June 17, 2026, concluding his two-nation tour. He will attend VivaTech 2026 with French President Macron and interact with the Indian diaspora, emphasizing the India-France partnership for global progress.
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Om Prakash Rajbhar warns Akhilesh Yadav of a possible split in the Samajwadi Party due to internal unrest, urging him to 'save his MPs'. The remark comes amid speculation of discord within the SP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
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Krishna Byre Gowda has taken charge as Bengaluru Development Minister after a two-week delay, focusing on road improvement and civic grievance redressal. He assured residents of better infrastructure but does not have control over the BDA and BMRDA, which remain with the chief minister.
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The Union Home Minister announced a new slum rehabilitation policy for Delhi, extending the eligibility cut-off date to 2025 and aiming to benefit four lakh families. Tenders for five JJ clusters are to be issued within 45 days.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sanjay Raut alleged that six of its Lok Sabha MPs were offered Rs 50 crore to defect to the ruling Shiv Sena, with an advance of Rs 15 crore. MP Omraje Nimbalkar denied the claims and said he would take legal action. The ruling party countered, saying the opposition had neglected its MPs.
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The CPI(M) state secretariat has alleged a Congress-BJP deal behind Kerala's decision to join the PM SHRI scheme and warned that the state's secular society will resist NEP implementation, which it calls a Sangh Parivar agenda. The party demanded an apology from the UDF for earlier misleading statements and cited examples of secular content retained in Kerala's textbooks.
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A special PMLA court in Kolkata has framed charges against former TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan, his brother, and two associates in a money laundering case investigated by the ED. The accused are alleged to have amassed wealth through land grabbing, extortion, and other crimes in Sandeshkhali. All four are in judicial custody as the trial progresses.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that 16,000 trained constables will soon be inducted into the state police. The announcement came as the West Bengal Police signed an MoU with Rashtriya Raksha University for specialised training and modernisation.
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Former TMC councillor Susanta Ghosh was arrested in Puri, Odisha, by a joint team of Kolkata and Odisha police. He faces allegations of extorting Rs 3 crore from hawkers, along with corruption and forgery. This brings the number of arrested former councillors to 10.
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Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee led a protest march in central Kolkata against eviction of hawkers, demanding that rehabilitation be provided before any removal drive. The TMC described the evictions as illegal and inhuman, and vowed to protect vendors' livelihoods. The march highlighted the long-standing tussle between street vendors' rights and urban pavement regulations in West Bengal.
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The Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) founder members are seeking clarity about their new president Jyotiprakash Chatterji, whose appointment was announced via a social media post without a photograph. While the party welcomes Shiv Sena UBT MPs to increase its parliamentary strength, internal uncertainty remains about the leadership's direction.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has scheduled a meeting with TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on June 19 regarding the recognition of a rebel faction of 20 MPs. The rebels seek separate status after merging with NCP-I, while Banerjee argues the Constitution does not permit such a split. The Speaker will hear both sides before deciding the parliamentary group's status.
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In a press conference, Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut used profanity while alleging defection attempts and monetary inducements by the Shinde faction. He later defended his language as culturally common, even as his party met the Lok Sabha Speaker to invoke the anti-defection law.
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The Trinamool Congress has alleged that security personnel outside Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s Kolkata residence were withdrawn, calling it a ‘political vendetta.’ The state government has not yet responded, and the claim remains unverified. The incident could fuel further political tensions in West Bengal.
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The political initiative known as Operation Tiger was stalled on Wednesday after two Shiv Sena UBT MPs did not sign a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker, sources said. The plan requires at least six MPs to proceed, and allegations have surfaced that one MP is under pressure due to a pending court judgment in his father's murder case.
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The Trinamool Congress, which has dominated West Bengal politics for over a decade, is facing internal rifts and defections that challenge its highly centralized leadership model, raising questions about its long-term cohesion.
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MDMK general secretary Vaiko met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to urge the rejection of Vedanta's Sterlite Copper plant revival in Thoothukudi, citing environmental and public health concerns. He also invited the CM to his book release in Delhi. Separately, NASSCOM and Cognizant delegations held meetings with the Chief Minister.
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The Congress party is likely to gain a majority in the Karnataka Legislative Council as voting for seven seats takes place. While the Congress and BJP are each expected to win some seats comfortably, a tight contest for one seat between Congress and JD(S) has led to intense number-crunching and mock voting by all parties.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay chaired a meeting to review the Transport Department's operations, with special focus on free bus travel for women, procurement of electric buses, and employee welfare. He also paid a courtesy call on Madras High Court Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to request that no separate group be recognised without the party's input, amid speculation of defections. The party submitted a legal letter emphasising that only a full political party can merge. The Shinde faction's 'Operation Tiger' claims were dismissed by a minister, while Uddhav Thackeray's camp issued a whip for an upcoming meeting to consolidate numbers.
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Vellappally Natesan, general secretary of SNDP Yogam, in an editorial reiterated his charge that the IUML is a communal party pretending to be secular, and criticised both UDF and LDF for their handling of community issues. His remarks drew responses from political parties, with the CPI(M) noting that its failure to condemn such rhetoric hurt its electoral prospects. The editorial comes amid renewed calls within the Congress to investigate allegations against Natesan.
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Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has accused Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of being behind a poster campaign targeting his family. Kumaraswamy denies owning 100 acres of land and has refuted the allegations, while the JD(S) has also announced a padayatra on June 21.
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President Trump delays Jay Clayton’s nomination as Director of National Intelligence, linking it to the passage of a voter ID bill and the renewal of expired surveillance programmes. The move introduces further uncertainty into intelligence leadership and legislative negotiations.
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Magadi MLA H.C. Balakrishna alleged that BJP and JD(S) opposition to the Bidadi Township Project stems from their inability to accept D.K. Shivakumar as Chief Minister, and that the project was revived due to farmer demands. He claimed the Red Zone classification prevented real estate exploitation. Local farmers have previously challenged his assertions.
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The Maharashtra Cabinet Sub-Committee has recommended withdrawing 44 cases from past religious, political, and social agitations, bringing the total to 121. Cases involving serious crimes, including those against women, remain excluded.
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The Haryana Congress appointed 103 block presidents across 19 districts in its first major organisational overhaul in 12 years. Notably, all appointees are male, sparking attention on gender representation. The move comes as the party gears up for future elections.
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The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has issued a whip ahead of a parliamentary party meeting as several MPs are reportedly considering joining the rival Eknath Shinde faction. Allegations of monetary inducements have surfaced, and the rebels are said to be seeking a two-thirds majority to avoid anti-defection provisions. Some MPs have denied any plan to defect, and the situation remains fluid.
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The Aam Aadmi Party has called for a thorough scientific assessment of the Yettinahole water diversion project, citing concerns about its ecological impact on the Western Ghats and the Netravathi River. The party also pointed to delays in other irrigation projects like Varahi. The government has yet to respond to these concerns.
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The CPI(M) has urged the Karnataka government to prevent voter exclusion during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing difficult self‑certification requirements and a ‘logical difference’ criterion that may disproportionately affect weaker sections.
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that the National Conference will not support the NDA government on pending bills in Parliament, while urging other opposition MPs to decide based on conscience. The BJP countered by blaming regional parties for past violence in Kashmir and highlighting the Centre’s efforts for the return of Kashmiri Pandits.
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Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan has referred a privilege notice against Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge to the Committee of Privileges. The notice, filed by six BJP MPs, accuses Kharge of making derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election rally in Chennai. The committee will now examine the matter.
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BJP leaders, including R. Ashok and B.Y. Vijayendra, visited protesting farmers in Bidadi and promised to cancel the integrated township project if their coalition wins the 2028 election. They argued that the land is fertile, compensation is inadequate, and alleged government intimidation.
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The distribution of Telugu-only voter enumeration forms in Hyderabad under the Special Intensive Revision has sparked concerns over linguistic inclusivity. Political parties have urged the Election Commission to provide forms in English and Urdu as well, given the city's diverse population, but a decision is pending as the June 25 deadline approaches.
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HRD Minister Nara Lokesh invited YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy for a public debate on the District Selection Committee (DSC) teacher recruitment process on Wednesday. He claimed 16,000 posts were filled transparently and criticised the opposition for remarks against women, while also outlining infrastructure plans for Mangalagiri.
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Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressing concern over a spate of egg attacks and vandalism against party leaders after the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election. In his letter, Roy cited the attack on MLA Kunal Ghosh and urged the central government to ensure peace, noting that with the BJP's large majority, maintaining law and order is now the ruling party's responsibility. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the Ghosh incident.
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Maharashtra Cabinet Sub-Committee recommends withdrawal of 44 cases from past agitations, excluding serious crimes like those against women. The move aims to reduce court burden; final approval from state government pending.
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The Maha Vikas Aghadi has condemned six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs for reportedly planning to join the rival Shiv Sena faction, calling it 'Operation Bazaar'. Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal said such a move would be a betrayal of the alliance and the people's mandate.
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Six BJP Rajya Sabha members have filed a privilege notice against Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, alleging his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi were disrespectful. The Chairman has referred the case to the Committee of Privileges for examination. The notice stems from Kharge’s criticism of the government’s handling of exam paper leaks and the temporary restriction of Telegram ahead of a re-test.
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has assured that no plans exist to shut down Akashvani Pune's news division, following concerns raised by local MP Murlidhar Mohol. The clarification ends speculation about the unit's future, confirming continued operations of the regional public broadcaster.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has invited Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee to a meeting on Friday to discuss the party’s status in the House. The move follows a split within the TMC’s parliamentary unit, with the Speaker yet to decide on official recognition.
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The Supreme Court has directed Delhi Police to respond to bail pleas of two alleged Indian Mujahideen operatives who have been in jail for around 12 years. The court indicated that principles from the K.A. Najeeb case on long trial delays and the recent Gulfisha Fatima judgement would apply. The High Court had previously denied bail citing national security threats.
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Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao claimed that state government inaction, not central obstruction, has delayed the Hyderabad Metro Rail expansion, citing missing project reports and lack of clarity on operational matters. He dismissed allegations against Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy as political theatre and highlighted infrastructure growth under the NDA.
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A leaked draft outlines a US-Iran agreement on nuclear non-proliferation and sanctions relief. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) alleges its MPs were offered ₹50 crore to switch sides, and PM Modi advocates for a Global South economic corridor at the G7 summit. Other stories include Telegram’s legal challenge to a temporary ban and political fallout over exam paper leaks.
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At the first Coimbatore Corporation council meeting after the elections, DMK councillors alleged that engineering officials were not sharing information about ongoing civic works. The session also witnessed a portrait dispute, a corruption petition by AIADMK, a walkout by an SDPI councillor, and the mayor withholding 12 resolutions for AR/VR labs following a point raised by a member.
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Rahul Gandhi criticised the government's temporary block on Telegram during NEET-UG re-exams, urging a focus on dismantling paper leak networks. The government defended the measure as necessary to prevent cheating. Gandhi also highlighted student suicides and announced a campaign in Kota.
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AIADMK whip Agri S.S. Krishnamurthy has filed writ petitions in the Madras High Court challenging the Speaker’s acceptance of resignations of four party MLAs, arguing that no meaningful inquiry was conducted as mandated by the Constitution. The MLAs had earlier defied the party whip and immediately joined the ruling TVK after resigning, leading to allegations of a premeditated plan to evade disqualification. The court has issued notice to the Assembly Secretary.
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RJD chief Lalu Prasad has accused Nitish Kumar of being behind the Bihar government's move to downgrade his and Rabri Devi's security cover. The ex-CMs lost their Z-plus protection amid recent political changes in the state, with no official response from the Kumar camp yet.
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The Telangana government plans to credit Rythu Bharosa kharif instalments worth ₹9,000 crore to over 67 lakh farmers from late June, despite fiscal pressures. A survey has weeded out ineligible acres, and the state may rely on market borrowings to fund the scheme on time after recent delays.
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The United Kingdom is poised to follow Australia in banning children under 16 from social media, aiming to protect young people’s wellbeing. Early data from Australia indicates low compliance, with only 27% of affected teens adhering to the ban, largely due to social pressures. Researchers suggest that without shifts in social norms, such bans may struggle to achieve widespread adherence.
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Udayan Guha, a former minister in the Mamata Banerjee government and senior Trinamool Congress leader, was arrested by West Bengal Police from his Kolkata home on Wednesday. He is being brought to Cooch Behar for questioning in connection with cases, including those related to the 2021 post-poll violence. The police have not yet disclosed specific charges.
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Two petrol bombs were thrown at the RSS office in Ranchi in the early hours of Wednesday. Police have started an investigation, examining CCTV footage. The BJP has alleged a conspiracy, while no injuries or damage were reported.
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Congress leader Sachin Pilot alleges removal of posters and pressure on locals ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s student interaction in Kota. The event, part of a campaign on paper leaks, has drawn BJP criticism as ‘political tourism’ ahead of the NEET re-exam. Pilot highlights exam flaws and demands accountability.
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The allocation of the Bengaluru Development portfolio in Karnataka's new cabinet led to tensions among senior Congress leaders, with D.K. Shivakumar, Ramalinga Reddy, and Krishna Byre Gowda vying for the post. Mr. Byre Gowda eventually took charge but without control over key planning bodies BDA and BMRDA, which remain with the Chief Minister.
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A political debate has resurfaced over the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) unregistered status, after Congress leader Priyank Kharge questioned its lack of legal registration and transparency. The RSS maintains that registration is not mandatory under Indian law, and its existence has been repeatedly recognised by courts and governments. The controversy highlights the tension between the organisation’s historical character as a socio-cultural movement and calls for greater accountability given its significant influence in public life.
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Former Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on June 17 challenged the TVK-led government to reduce the state’s annual borrowing below DMK-era levels, offering to resign if achieved. He was reacting to a government white paper that criticised the previous regime’s fiscal management.
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Investigations by the Income Tax Department and SFIO have alleged that CMRL made payments totalling ₹2.78 crore to a firm owned by former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter without evidence of services. The case, involving fake expenses and possible bribes, led to political attacks and an ED probe under PMLA.
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Akhilesh Yadav denies SP split, accuses BJP of poaching MLAs and electoral fraud. He links missing CCTV to 'Chadhawa Chori, Chanda Chori'. BJP yet to comment.
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Four former AIADMK MLAs facing disqualification for violating a party whip during the May 13 trust vote have submitted their written replies to the Tamil Nadu Speaker. The Speaker said he will review the explanations before deciding. Separately, 21 other rebel MLAs were condoned by the party after reconciliation, with one of them resigning subsequently.
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The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of attempting to distract students by holding a gathering in Kota just three days before the NEET-UG re-test. Party spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi questioned the timing and alleged political motives, while also raising past paper leak issues under Congress governments. There was no immediate comment from Mr. Gandhi.
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A parliamentary committee has recommended a review of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), stating that its multiple-choice format is inadequate for assessing humanities and social science subjects. The panel also raised concerns about the exam's impact on university-specific admission mandates, and the government has noted the observations.
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The Goa government has suspended ATS SP Edwin Colaco after an anonymous complaint alleged he registered his birth and marriage in Portugal. A departmental inquiry is underway. The case highlights the practice of Goans availing Portuguese citizenship due to historical ties, and the legal scrutiny faced by public servants.
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Amid reports of a possible split, Shiv Sena (UBT) has issued a whip to its Lok Sabha MPs to attend a party meeting on Thursday. Party leader Anil Desai stated that all MPs had earlier pledged support, but the party remains cautious.
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Ahead of the Karnataka Legislative Council elections for seven seats on Thursday, the Congress and JD(S) have housed their MLAs at resorts near Bengaluru to prevent cross-voting and ensure party discipline. The Congress has fielded five candidates, the BJP two, and the JD(S) one, despite lacking sufficient numbers. The legislators will be taken directly to the Vidhana Soudha for voting.
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