Those who fired at Ram devotees talking of faith today: CM Yogi criticises SP, Cong at Rampur event

IANS | June 30, 2026 2:48 PM

Rampur, June 30 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday tore into the Samajwadi Party and Congress, accusing them of politicising the donation theft controversy at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and raking up the ‘dark reign’ during their rule when the devotees were fired upon for merely asserting their devotion to Lord Ram.

Ajay Rai placed under house arrest in Ayodhya; BJP, Congress trade barbs

IANS | June 30, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) A political row erupted on Tuesday after Uttar Pradesh Congress President, Ajay Rai, was placed under house arrest in Ayodhya ahead of his proposed visit to the Ram Mandir, with the BJP and Congress exchanging sharp remarks over the development.

'Wants to establish own identity': SP's Rajeev Rai on UP Congress in-charge's 'equal' seat-sharing remark

IANS | June 30, 2026 2:11 PM

Lucknow, June 30 (IANS) Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai on Tuesday took potshots at the Congress' new Uttar Pradesh in-charge, Rajendra Pal Gautam, over his seat-sharing statement, accusing him of attempting to "establish his own identity and remain in the news" as "no one knew him earlier".

Venugopal demands privilege motion against Defence Minister Singh over 'Op Sindoor' remarks

IANS | June 30, 2026 2:02 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Congress General Secretary and MP, K.C. Venugopal, on Tuesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla requesting that a privilege motion be taken up against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for allegedly misleading the House on the casualties sustained by the Indian Armed Forces during 'Operation Sindoor'.

SS(UBT) gets another jolt as MLC Ahir defects; Shinde camp nominates him for Dy Chairperson’s post

IANS | June 30, 2026 12:59 PM

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) In a massive political jolt to Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT), the party’s Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) Sachin Ahir on Tuesday switched sides to join Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena.

Mayawati calls Ram Temple embezzlement case serious and concerning; seeks transparent system for managing donations

IANS | June 30, 2026 12:33 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief, Mayawati, on Tuesday reacted to reports of alleged irregularities involving offerings at the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya, calling the matter "extremely serious and concerning” while urging a transparent and accountable system for managing temple donations.

23 political parties, one Independent send joint letter to CJI on SIR process, says Jairam Ramesh

IANS | June 30, 2026 10:18 AM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The Congress on Tuesday said that a joint letter, now signed by 23 political parties and one Independent MP, has been sent to the Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, regarding the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and other election-related issues.

New twist in Ketan Agarwal murder case: Siya's lawyer sends Rs 10 crore defamation notice to her brother

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:32 AM

Pune, June 30 (IANS) A fresh legal dispute has emerged in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, with Advocate Ashutosh Srivastava, who claims to be representing accused Siya Goyal, issuing a legal notice seeking Rs 10 crore in damages from her brother, Sahil Goyal, over alleged defamatory statements.

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Bhupender Yadav, lauds his efforts in environment conservation

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:11 AM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his birthday wishes to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, praising his efforts towards environmental conservation and climate action.

PM Modi to chair high-level meeting with Union Secretaries on ease of doing business, Viksit Bharat roadmap

IANS | June 30, 2026 8:25 AM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting with the secretaries of all Central government ministries and departments on Tuesday to review the progress of key reforms and regulations aimed at improving the country’s Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living.

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Those who fired at Ram devotees talking of faith today: CM Yogi criticises SP, Cong at Rampur event

Ajay Rai placed under house arrest in Ayodhya; BJP, Congress trade barbs

'Wants to establish own identity': SP's Rajeev Rai on UP Congress in-charge's 'equal' seat-sharing remark

Venugopal demands privilege motion against Defence Minister Singh over 'Op Sindoor' remarks

SS(UBT) gets another jolt as MLC Ahir defects; Shinde camp nominates him for Dy Chairperson’s post

Mayawati calls Ram Temple embezzlement case serious and concerning; seeks transparent system for managing donations

23 political parties, one Independent send joint letter to CJI on SIR process, says Jairam Ramesh

New twist in Ketan Agarwal murder case: Siya's lawyer sends Rs 10 crore defamation notice to her brother

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Bhupender Yadav, lauds his efforts in environment conservation

PM Modi to chair high-level meeting with Union Secretaries on ease of doing business, Viksit Bharat roadmap

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