'Resign, face voters': Sanjay Raut issues ultimatum to 'rebel' faction

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:57 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Shiv Sena(UBT) Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the ruling Mahayuti alliance, alleging that a massive horse-trading operation -- dubbed "Operation Tiger" -- is underway to slice away opposition lawmakers ahead of the Maharashtra legislature's upcoming monsoon session.

SC refuses urgent listing of PIL challenging NEET-UG re-examination

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined an urgent hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) decision to cancel the NEET-UG 2026 examination and conduct a nationwide re-test for nearly 22 lakh candidates.

NCB destroys seized narcotic drugs valued at Rs 236 crore in Dehradun

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:06 PM

Dehradun, June 17 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) burnt a whopping 303 kilograms of narcotic drugs in its Dehradun incineration facility in Uttarakhand on Wednesday, seized during various anti-narcotics operations. The market value of the destroyed narcotics stood at Rs 236 crore.

CISF foils smuggling bid at IGI Airport; seizes 1.21 kg gold, unaccounted cash

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:47 AM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The CISF personnel at Terminal-1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday intercepted a passenger bound for Kolkata after noticing suspicious behaviour during security screening. A detailed frisking led to the recovery of 1.210 kg of gold concealed in the passenger’s clothing, along with Rs 1,97,200 in unaccounted cash. Upon questioning, the passenger failed to produce any valid documents or provide a satisfactory explanation regarding the recovered items.

Delhi BJP marks PM Modi's 12-year tenure with cleanliness drives

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Delhi BJP leaders marked the completion of 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led government with cleanliness drives and public outreach programmes across the national capital on Wednesday, highlighting governance achievements and ongoing development initiatives.