Is Samajwadi Party headed for split? OP Rajbhar claims TMC-style defections in UP soon

IANS | June 17, 2026 3:18 PM

Lucknow, June 17 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar dropped a political bombshell on Wednesday as he claimed that Uttar Pradesh could soon see similar political upheaval on the lines of West Bengal and Maharashtra, as the Samajwadi Party (SP) will see a “split within” soon, with many MPs defecting to the ruling BJP.

Authorities failed us once, it's difficult to place complete trust again: Students on IAF overseeing NEET-UG re-test papers

IANS | June 17, 2026 3:11 PM

Chandigarh, June 17 (IANS) With the Indian Air Force (IAF) tasked with the transportation of NEET-UG re-test question papers, students on Wednesday said that the government appears to have taken foolproof measures this time, but some added that the authorities had failed them once before, making it difficult to place complete trust in the system again.

‘It shows toolkit mindset’, BJP blasts Cong, Rahul over organising stir ahead of NEET re-exams

IANS | June 17, 2026 2:46 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a scathing critique of Congress and Rahul Gandhi over its proposed nationwide campaign on NEET paper leaks, just days ahead of re-examinations and said that such 'irresponsible and insensitive' conduct smacks of a “toolkit mindset”.

Shiv Sena’s Diamond Jubilee: June 19 a battle for identity for both Thackeray and Shinde factions

Sanjay Jog | June 17, 2026 2:09 PM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) As both factions of the Shiv Sena gear up to celebrate the party's foundation day on June 19, the events carry far more weight than simple annual festivities. This year, the celebrations serve as a crucial test of psychological dominance and organisational strength, taking place against the backdrop of intense political manoeuvring.

From INS Dunagiri to Sanshodhak: Indian Navy to commission three warships in Kolkata this week

IANS | June 17, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Indian Navy is set to commission three warships (INS Dunagiri, INS Agray, and INS Sanshodhak) together in Kolkata later this week, marking a significant milestone in the country’s naval modernisation efforts.

Rights group condemns 'faceless' trials of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:59 PM

Quetta, June 17 (IANS) The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) voiced concern over the systematic and unlawful treatment of detained Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders by the Pakistani authorities, saying conducting hearings in prisons or through "faceless courts" without the effective participation of defence lawyers, witnesses, family members, and public observers is incompatible with the fundamental right to fair trial.

Delhi slum rehabilitation policy 2026 finalised by HM Amit Shah, says Delhi Minister Ashish Sood

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The 'Delhi Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy-2026' was finalised during a review meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Wednesday, Delhi Home and Urban Development Ashish Sood said.

Gujarat unveils nation's first public traffic circle dedicated to Indian Coast Guard

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:42 PM

Gandhinagar, June 17 (IANS) Gujarat has become the first state in the country to dedicate a public traffic circle to the Indian Coast Guard, with the inauguration of the 'Bharatiya Tatrakshak Swarn Jayanti Circle' in Gandhinagar to mark the force’s 50th anniversary.

Driven by defence sector reforms, India makes mark as exporter of military hardware

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) India's defence sector has transformed radically between 2014 and 2026, with the country’s annual defence exports surging from a mere Rs 686 crore in 2013–14 to a record Rs 38,424 crore in 2025–26 as the country’s military hardware found buyers in over 80 countries, according to an official factsheet issued on Wednesday.

BJP leaders allege larger conspiracy in petrol bomb attack on RSS office in Ranchi

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, on Wednesday termed the alleged petrol bomb attack on a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi as a serious incident, claiming it pointed towards a larger conspiracy and could have led to major damage had the fire spread.

Politics

Is Samajwadi Party headed for split? OP Rajbhar claims TMC-style defections in UP soon

Authorities failed us once, it's difficult to place complete trust again: Students on IAF overseeing NEET-UG re-test papers

‘It shows toolkit mindset’, BJP blasts Cong, Rahul over organising stir ahead of NEET re-exams

Shiv Sena’s Diamond Jubilee: June 19 a battle for identity for both Thackeray and Shinde factions

From INS Dunagiri to Sanshodhak: Indian Navy to commission three warships in Kolkata this week

Rights group condemns 'faceless' trials of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders

Delhi slum rehabilitation policy 2026 finalised by HM Amit Shah, says Delhi Minister Ashish Sood

Gujarat unveils nation's first public traffic circle dedicated to Indian Coast Guard

Driven by defence sector reforms, India makes mark as exporter of military hardware

BJP leaders allege larger conspiracy in petrol bomb attack on RSS office in Ranchi

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