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'UP police act impartially': NDA leaders hit back at Abu Azmi over Ghaziabad encounter

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:47 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday strongly criticised Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief and MLA Abu Azmi for his remarks on the recent encounter by Ghaziabad police, asserting that the Uttar Pradesh Police functions without bias and that strict action against criminals has helped create a safer environment in the state.

VP Radhakrishnan, South African counterpart hold talks on advancing priorities of Global South

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Vice President C P Radhakrishnan met South African counterpart Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile in New Delhi on Tuesday, discussing bilateral ties with focus on trade, investment, defence cooperation, skills development, and enhancing people-to-people ties.

SC stray dog order implemented across Ahmedabad; AMC covers 1,050 sites under compliance drive

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:45 PM

Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has implemented a structured framework to comply with Supreme Court directions on management of stray dogs in public spaces, focussing on educational institutions, health facilities, sports complexes, bus stations and railway stations, while balancing operational constraints in shelter capacity and animal welfare rules.

Kirit Somaiya seeks ban on Namaz on Mumbai roads; Congress seeks uniform rules for all

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:43 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Tuesday wrote to municipal and police authorities regarding the issue of offering Namaz on public roads in Mumbai, seeking immediate intervention from the administration. He argued that religious activities conducted on roads and other public spaces disrupt traffic movement and cause inconvenience to commuters and local residents.

FCI rejects monopoly allegation in award of grain silo projects

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has rejected allegations of favouritism and promotion of monopoly in the award of silo projects, asserting that the tendering process was open, transparent and conducted to enable more companies to participate in accordance with established procurement norms.

Trinamool Congress faces its ‘Shiv Sena moment’ as discontent grows within

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Is the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal entering a “Shiv Sena moment”? The question is doing the rounds in the political corridors of the state after reports of dissent and disapproval of party leadership started surfacing since its poll drubbing by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in early May.

Mamata’s sit-in against attacks: Cong calls it her right, BJP terms it 'reflection of public anger'

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:25 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Congress on Tuesday came out in support of Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee's sit-in-demonstration against the alleged attacks on her party leaders and workers and the eviction of hawkers illegally encroaching railway lands, calling it her "constitutional right". However, the BJP asserted that such a protest won't have any impact on the people of West Bengal who have turned "resentful" against the Trinamool.

Senior BJP leader Tapas Roy hints at 'inevitable' disintegration of Trinamool Congress

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:18 PM

Kolkata, June 2 (IANS) Amid the brewing infighting within the Trinamool Congress following the expulsion of two party legislators, Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha, a significant social media post by senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and member of the West Bengal cabinet, Tapas Roy, on Tuesday hinted at the "inevitable disintegration" of the previous ruling party in the state.

ED cracks down on Dawood-linked drug racket, raids 20 places in Mumbai, Gujarat

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:15 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate launched extensive search operations at 20 locations across Mumbai, besides Surat, Ankleshwar, and Rajkot in Gujarat, as part of a money laundering probe linked to an alleged international narcotics syndicate operated by Salim Ismail Dola and his associates, the agency said on Tuesday.

Protecting cows is our fundamental duty: Reactions pour in over CM Yogi’s remarks

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s recent remarks on the cultural and civilisational significance of cows have drawn reactions from religious leaders and political figures, with several voices expressing support for cow protection.

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'UP police act impartially': NDA leaders hit back at Abu Azmi over Ghaziabad encounter

VP Radhakrishnan, South African counterpart hold talks on advancing priorities of Global South

SC stray dog order implemented across Ahmedabad; AMC covers 1,050 sites under compliance drive

Kirit Somaiya seeks ban on Namaz on Mumbai roads; Congress seeks uniform rules for all

FCI rejects monopoly allegation in award of grain silo projects

Trinamool Congress faces its ‘Shiv Sena moment’ as discontent grows within

Mamata’s sit-in against attacks: Cong calls it her right, BJP terms it 'reflection of public anger'

Senior BJP leader Tapas Roy hints at 'inevitable' disintegration of Trinamool Congress

ED cracks down on Dawood-linked drug racket, raids 20 places in Mumbai, Gujarat

Protecting cows is our fundamental duty: Reactions pour in over CM Yogi’s remarks

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