India set to receive $230 million M777 Howitzer sustainment package from US
The proposed USD 230 million sustainment package for India’s M777A2 ultra-light howitzers is ready to be concluded, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Monday, describing it as another step forward in the “growing” defence US-India partnership.
Bharat Tiwari encounter: What led to activist’s death as judicial probe begins?
To ensure accountability for the case of 28-year-old Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, who was killed in a recent police encounter in the Bhojpur district, the state government has ordered a high-level, independent inquiry.
Lucknow Fire Tragedy: What went wrong in Aliganj coaching centre incident that claimed 15 lives?
A Lucknow fire that killed 15 people is now under investigation for illegal commercial use of a residential building. The Aliganj structure reportedly lacked emergency exits and had safety failures, trapping students inside.
‘Deeply saddened’: S Jaishankar after 12 Indians die in Qatar Ras Laffan blast
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed condolences as twelve Indian nationals died in the Ras Laffan Industrial City explosion in Qatar.
Mumbai monsoon countdown begins as IMD predicts rain in next 48-hour after delay
IMD has confirmed the monsoon has now entered additional regions of Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar, with further gradual progress expected over the next 48 hours.
Mumbai Monsoon Woes: Heavy rain leaves roads waterlogged, traffic crawling, IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert
The IMD has a yellow alert in place until Tuesday, June 23, and rainfall is expected to intensify around Thursday and Friday as the monsoon picks up.
Shiv Sena UBT Turmoil: Rebel MP’s son sacked as party purge begins, Sanjay Raut confirms
Shiv Sena UBT MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar’s son Krushna Ashtikar, who contested the Nanded local bodies poll, was removed from the party for “anti-party activities”.
Mahua Moitra to face legal heat? Rebel Trinamool MPs to file defamation suit over ‘Rs 40 crore bribe’ comment
The rebel MPs agreed to file a case against Mahua Moitra over her statements. The dispute traces back to Moitra’s June 17 post on X, where she hinted that MPs who quit the TMC received substantial payments.
Shiv Sena UBT Crisis: Sanjay Raut targets Eknath Shinde amid party rift, says ‘he was pregnant and delivered 6 MPs’
Shiv Sena (UBT) suffered a fresh setback as rebel MPs joined the Eknath Shinde-led faction, deepening the party’s internal crisis. Sanjay Raut attacked the rebels, calling them traitors, while Aaditya Thackeray criticised the BJP over infiltration, governance and public issues.
West Bengal Budget 2026: Suvendu Adhikari says it provide ‘fear-free environment’ to citizens; Check main highlights
Addressing a post-budget press conference in Kolkata, Suvendu Adhikari said that providing a “fear-free environment” to the citizens has been the priority of the government.