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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.

Adani Portfolio delivers highest annual capex by any Indian corporate at Rs 1,52,967 crore in FY26

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:13 PM

Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) Adani Portfolio on Tuesday announced it has delivered the highest annual capex by any Indian corporate at Rs 1,52,967 crore ($16.1 billion) in FY26, with asset base now standing at Rs 7,85,098 crore ($82.2 billion), reflecting accelerated investment cycle.

Army, ITBP to step in as search intensifies for missing woman trekker in Uttarakhand's Dayara Bugyal

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:12 PM

Uttarkashi, June 2 (IANS) The search operation to trace a woman trekker who went missing on the Dayara Bugyal trekking route in Uttarkashi district has been intensified as multiple agencies continue round-the-clock efforts in the challenging mountainous terrain, officials said on Monday.

SP leader calls Ghaziabad encounter ‘biased’, cleric backs his ‘selective targeting’ claim

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:10 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) A political controversy has erupted after Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief and MLA Abu Azmi questioned the police encounter in which the prime accused in the Khoda murder case in Uttar Pradesh was killed, alleging that such actions are carried out selectively and influenced by religious considerations.

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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

Adani Portfolio delivers highest annual capex by any Indian corporate at Rs 1,52,967 crore in FY26

Army, ITBP to step in as search intensifies for missing woman trekker in Uttarakhand's Dayara Bugyal

SP leader calls Ghaziabad encounter ‘biased’, cleric backs his ‘selective targeting’ claim

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