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Suspended Trinamool leader Riju Dutta claims 50 MLAs might defect from party, compares split to Shiv Sena

IANS | June 2, 2026 7:07 PM

Kolkata, June 2 (IANS) The political crisis within the Trinamool Congress appears to be deepening as suspended party leader Riju Dutta on Tuesday claimed that around 50 MLAs from the party might split up and form the 'Asli Trinamool Congress'. He said that the situation was similar to that of the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, which had split into two factions in 2022.

Established bilateral mechanisms to address issues related to shared rivers with Bangladesh: MEA

IANS | June 2, 2026 7:00 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Emphasising that India and Bangladesh have an established bilateral mechanism to address issues related to shared rivers, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said that matters concerning the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty would be considered within the existing cooperation frameworks.

J&K: Thousands choose lavender over maize cultivation in Doda, make monetary gains

IANS | June 2, 2026 6:59 PM

Jammu, June 2 (IANS) The Bhaderwah region of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district is popularly known as the "Lavender Capital of India.” The region has become famous for its beautiful purple lavender fields and successful lavender farming.

Centre shunts out CBSE Chairman and Secretary over OSM row, probe panel set up

IANS | June 2, 2026 6:29 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) In a significant clampdown, the Central government on Tuesday transferred CBSE Chairman and Secretary and formed an inquiry committee to conduct a thorough probe into the On-Screen marking controversy.

Energy security: Small modular reactors can ensure reliable power supply for defence manufacturing

IANS | June 2, 2026 6:06 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India’s defence production and data centre ambitions are converging on the same constraint -- reliable power – and small modular reactors (SMRs) can support precision-oriented power supply for defence manufacturing and their deployment in emerging defence corridors could prove transformative for mission-critical operations, experts said here on Tuesday.

India rejects 'unwarranted references’ to J&K in the Pak-EU statement

IANS | June 2, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India on Tuesday outrightly rejected "unwarranted references" to the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the joint statement issued by Pakistan and the European Union (EU), reiterating that the matter is entirely internal to India and that those without any standing on the issue should refrain from commenting on it.

No role for any third party in bilateral matter: India on Nepal PM's boundary issue remarks

IANS | June 2, 2026 5:46 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India on Tuesday firmly responded to Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah's remarks on boundary issues and stressed that there is "no role for any third party" on matters related to two nations.

EAM Jaishankar, Nepal’s ruling party chief discuss partnerships and people-to-people ties

IANS | June 2, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday met with Nepal’s ruling Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane in New Delhi.

25 Nepali start-ups join India-Nepal innovation programme in Chennai

IANS | June 2, 2026 5:24 PM

Kathmandu, June 2 The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has announced the commencement of the second cohort of the India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network (IN-SPAN) programme, aimed at providing Nepali start-up entrepreneurs with learning and collaboration opportunities within the Indian start-up ecosystem.

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez to visit India this week, announces MEA

IANS | June 2, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez will travel to India for a working visit from June 3-7 and will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to discuss bilateral ties, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday.

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Suspended Trinamool leader Riju Dutta claims 50 MLAs might defect from party, compares split to Shiv Sena

Established bilateral mechanisms to address issues related to shared rivers with Bangladesh: MEA

J&K: Thousands choose lavender over maize cultivation in Doda, make monetary gains

Centre shunts out CBSE Chairman and Secretary over OSM row, probe panel set up

Energy security: Small modular reactors can ensure reliable power supply for defence manufacturing

India rejects 'unwarranted references’ to J&K in the Pak-EU statement

No role for any third party in bilateral matter: India on Nepal PM's boundary issue remarks

EAM Jaishankar, Nepal’s ruling party chief discuss partnerships and people-to-people ties

25 Nepali start-ups join India-Nepal innovation programme in Chennai

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez to visit India this week, announces MEA

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