Gujarat: Convicted AAP MLA faces imminent disqualification, deepens party’s troubles

IANS | June 24, 2026 11:35 PM

Gandhinagar, June 24 (IANS) The conviction and seven-year jail sentence handed to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Chaitar Vasava has placed the party's Gujarat unit in a fresh political crisis, with legal experts and constitutional authorities indicating that the tribal leader now faces the prospect of losing his Assembly membership unless he secures timely relief from a higher court.

Kolkata Police detain three for questioning in fatal warehouse roof collapse case

IANS | June 24, 2026 11:19 PM

Kolkata, June 24 (IANS) Kolkata Police on Wednesday night detained three persons for questioning in connection with the under-construction warehouse roof collapse incident here in the Taratala area on the southern outskirts of the city earlier in the day, which has claimed five lives and left several others critically injured.

BSE seeks clarification from Rajesh Exports over ED searches

IANS | June 24, 2026 9:21 PM

Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Wednesday sought clarification from gold jewellery manufacturer Rajesh Exports Ltd regarding reports of searches conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at multiple locations linked to the Bengaluru-based company.

High-level meet clears decks for VB–G RAM G scheme to commence from July 1

IANS | June 24, 2026 9:19 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) A high-level inter-Ministerial consultation on the Draft Convergence Framework under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB–G RAM G Act, 2025, was convened here on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Rohit Kansal, Union Rural Development department Secretary.

India seeks to build partnerships across Europe to advance its interests in trade, technology: Report

IANS | June 24, 2026 6:55 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India wants to build partnerships in Europe to advance its interests in trade, investment, defence, and the green transition, and while many economic decisions are taken at the European Union (EU) level, political goodwill and strong bilateral relationships with individual member states continue to hold importance, as showcased during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to France and Slovakia, according to a report.