JD-U calls Trump's praise for PM Modi positive, RJD hits out

IANS | June 18, 2026 3:41 PM

Patna, June 18 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump's praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary on Thursday termed it a positive development, saying that appreciation from global leaders reflects India's growing stature on the world stage. However, the RJD criticised the government, alleging that India's foreign diplomacy has failed and that key issues remain unaddressed.

Shinde Sena treads cautiously as SC verdict casts shadow over Uddhav MP defections

Sanjay Jog | June 18, 2026 3:34 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) In a bid to avoid any legal complications, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is proceeding cautiously over the possible defection of Members of Parliament from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT).

Bangladesh Awami League slams brutal attack on family member of party activist

IANS | June 18, 2026 3:24 PM

Dhaka, June 18 (IANS) Political violence continues to mount across Bangladesh with the Awami League on Thursday expressing grave concern over an alleged brutal attack on a family member of a party activist in Kumarkhali upazila of Kushtia district.

Uddhav Sena turmoil: Arvind Sawant warns 6 'rebel' MPs of disciplinary action within 7 days

IANS | June 18, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The rift within the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction Shiv Sena deepened on Thursday after six rebel MPs skipped a crucial parliamentary party meeting. The absence of these lawmakers, despite a formal party whip being issued, essentially confirms a fresh rebellion within the party's remaining parliamentary ranks.

NEET-UG: Dharmendra Pradhan reviews preparedness for fair, error-free retest on June 21

IANS | June 18, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Reviewing preparedness, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday emphasised maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency and efficiency in the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21.

PoK protests fuel comparisons with J&K, putting Pakistan on the defensive

Vicky Nanjappa | June 18, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The crisis in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continues to deepen, adding to the challenges facing the Pakistani establishment. The ongoing protests led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) have drawn attention not only within the region but also internationally.

K'taka council polls: Expelled BJP MLAs confirm voting for Cong

IANS | June 18, 2026 2:22 PM

Bengaluru, July 18 (IANS) Polling for seven seats of the Karnataka Legislative Council continued on Thursday amid concerns over possible cross-voting, with expelled BJP MLAs S.T. Somashekar and Shivaram Hebbar confirming that they had voted for Congress candidates and alleging that BJP leaders had not even extended a courtesy call seeking their support.

'Operation Tiger' succeeds: Six Shiv Sena(UBT) MPs defy party whip, move to join Shinde faction

IANS | June 18, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) In a major political upheaval rocking Maharashtra politics, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has suffered a crippling blow as six of its nine Lok Sabha Members rebelled to bypass a crucial party whip on Thursday.

Samajwadi Party hits back at Keshav Prasad Maurya, O.P. Rajbhar over 'split' claims

IANS | June 18, 2026 1:46 PM

Lucknow, June 18 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders on Thursday lashed out at Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar for their claim that the Akhilesh Yadav-led party will "split soon".

Six Shiv Sena(UBT) MPs formed separate group; informed Speaker Om Birla: Maha Minister

IANS | June 18, 2026 1:19 PM

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, June 18 (IANS) Amid ongoing controversy surrounding 'Operation Tiger', Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Thursday claimed that six MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena(UBT) have formed a separate group and have formally informed Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla about their decision in writing.

Politics

JD-U calls Trump's praise for PM Modi positive, RJD hits out

Shinde Sena treads cautiously as SC verdict casts shadow over Uddhav MP defections

Bangladesh Awami League slams brutal attack on family member of party activist

Uddhav Sena turmoil: Arvind Sawant warns 6 'rebel' MPs of disciplinary action within 7 days

NEET-UG: Dharmendra Pradhan reviews preparedness for fair, error-free retest on June 21

PoK protests fuel comparisons with J&K, putting Pakistan on the defensive

K'taka council polls: Expelled BJP MLAs confirm voting for Cong

'Operation Tiger' succeeds: Six Shiv Sena(UBT) MPs defy party whip, move to join Shinde faction

Samajwadi Party hits back at Keshav Prasad Maurya, O.P. Rajbhar over 'split' claims

Six Shiv Sena(UBT) MPs formed separate group; informed Speaker Om Birla: Maha Minister

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