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Coempt breaks silence on CBSE-OSM controversy, says its records open for scrutiny

IANS | June 18, 2026 1:15 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Coempt Eduteck, the edtech company at the centre of CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) controversy, came out with a clarification on Thursday, stating that the scanners used by it were standard, industry-grade models utilised across the sector and also added that upgradations are done every year to ensure high-resolution scanning.

Over three decades of rebellions and defections: Shiv Sena’s turbulent political journey

Sanjay Jog | June 18, 2026 12:48 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) As the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) stares at the prospect of a fresh rebellion within its Lok Sabha ranks, political observers point out that internal revolts have been a recurring feature of the party's history.

United colours of Congress create buzz as pics of Gehlot-Pilot, Dhariwal-Gunjal go viral

IANS | June 18, 2026 12:48 PM

Jaipur, June 18 (IANS) After the recent verbal wars between former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and senior leader Sachin Pilot, the Congress in Rajasthan is once again showcasing its "united colours."

'Will serve SP till my last breath': Sanatan Pandey hits back at OP Rajbhar's 'Ballia rebel' claim

IANS | June 18, 2026 12:27 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) In a sharp response to Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar's claim, Samajwadi Party MP from Ballia constituency Sanatan Pandey on Thursday asserted that he will continue to serve the Akhilesh Yadav-led party "till his last breath".

Delhi Police arrests absconding accused in illegal arms trafficking case

IANS | June 18, 2026 12:13 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) A proclaimed offender who was allegedly involved in an illegal arms trafficking case and had been evading arrest, was nabbed from Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district, police said on Thursday.

Newlywed woman dies by suicide in Maha; husband arrested for dowry harassment

IANS | June 18, 2026 12:09 PM

Ambernath (Maharashtra), June 18 (IANS) A 26-year-old newlywed woman in Maharashtra's Ambernath allegedly died by suicide after facing continuous dowry-related harassment just one-and-a-half months after her marriage. The Shivajinagar Police have registered a case and arrested her husband, a doctor, while further investigations are underway.

'Will teach you lesson': Sanjay Raut dares Shinde faction, BJP over defection rumours

IANS | June 18, 2026 11:47 AM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Amid intense speculation over a potential split among Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Members of Parliament, senior party leaders Sanjay Raut and Arvind Sawant on Thursday held a joint press conference to sound a fierce warning to any potential defectors.

Calcutta HC upholds Bengal Assembly Speaker’s decision accepting Ritabrata Banerjee as LoP

IANS | June 18, 2026 11:27 AM

Kolkata, June 18 (IANS) A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday upheld the decision of the West Bengal Assembly Speaker, Rathindra Bose, accepting expelled Trinamool Congress Legislator Ritabrata Banerjee as the leader of the new majority bloc of the party in the House and as the official Leader of Opposition (LoP).

Centre earmarks Rs 18,907 crore for construction of 26,474 km rural roads in FY27

IANS | June 18, 2026 11:11 AM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The government on Thursday said it has earmarked Rs 18,907 crore for the construction of 26,474 kilometres of rural roads during FY27 under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and related rural connectivity initiatives.

Decline in crude oil prices does not mean immediate fuel price cuts: Minister

IANS | June 18, 2026 11:06 AM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) A decline in global crude oil prices does not automatically translate into an immediate reduction in petrol and diesel prices in India, Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Tourism Suresh Gopi said on Thursday.

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Coempt breaks silence on CBSE-OSM controversy, says its records open for scrutiny

Over three decades of rebellions and defections: Shiv Sena’s turbulent political journey

United colours of Congress create buzz as pics of Gehlot-Pilot, Dhariwal-Gunjal go viral

'Will serve SP till my last breath': Sanatan Pandey hits back at OP Rajbhar's 'Ballia rebel' claim

Delhi Police arrests absconding accused in illegal arms trafficking case

Newlywed woman dies by suicide in Maha; husband arrested for dowry harassment

'Will teach you lesson': Sanjay Raut dares Shinde faction, BJP over defection rumours

Calcutta HC upholds Bengal Assembly Speaker’s decision accepting Ritabrata Banerjee as LoP

Centre earmarks Rs 18,907 crore for construction of 26,474 km rural roads in FY27

Decline in crude oil prices does not mean immediate fuel price cuts: Minister

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