New Delhi, June 11, 2026: In a significant display of Centre-state participation, chief ministers from all 28 states attended the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi on Thursday. The full attendance gave the meeting added political and administrative importance, especially after previous sessions witnessed absences from several opposition-ruled states. The Gover

India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party has started a nationwide youth protest campaign, with students and young supporters gathering in Pune on Thursday. The rally at Savitribai Phule Pune University marked another public show of strength for the youth-led movement, which has grown from an online protest symbol into a campaign focused on education, unemployment and accountability. The Pune protest followed the group’s e

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expected participation at the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, 2026, has placed India’s expanding global influence back in focus. Invited by French President Emmanuel Macron, Modi will attend the summit as India continues to gain importance in discussions on trade, technology, energy security, supply chains and global development. India is not a member of the G7, which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Un

Congress To Review Political Strategy As TMC Turmoil Adds Pressure On Opposition Bloc Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has called an urgent meeting of senior party leaders in New Delhi as the opposition camp faces fresh political uncertainty. The meeting comes soon after key INDIA bloc interactions involving Mamata Banerjee, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Abhishek Banerjee. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has convened a

Pawar Defends Nehru Legacy Amid BJP Comparison Row NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has reignited the Nehru-Modi comparison debate, saying Jawaharlal Nehru’s freedom struggle legacy and nation-building role cannot be equated with any contemporary leader. Sharad Pawar Says Nehru And Modi Cannot Be Compared NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has strongly defended former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, saying there can be no comparison b

TMC Faces Fresh Pressure Amid Rebel MP Claims The Trinamool Congress is facing fresh political pressure as rebel MP claims and resignations deepen the crisis. Amid speculation over his stand, Shatrughan Sinha has denied joining the rebel camp and said he remains with Mamata Banerjee. The crisis within the Trinamool Congress deepened on Thursday as party MP Shatrughan Sinha denied reports linking him to a rebel camp and firmly reaff

TMC Faces Fresh Trouble After Kalyan Banerjee’s ‘Choose Us Or Abhishek’ Remark The TMC is facing fresh pressure after Kalyan Banerjee openly criticised Abhishek Banerjee and asked Mamata Banerjee to choose between party loyalists and her nephew. The remark comes as Abhishek received interim court protection in the alleged signature forgery case.   Kalyan Banerjee Ultimatum Deepens TMC Crisis As Abhishek Get

India Raises Concern After Oman Tanker Strike Three Indian seafarers have died after a US strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off Oman, prompting India to condemn the attack and raise concern over crew safety. The issue has deepened after the Indian Embassy in Oman began monitoring another vessel incident near Shinas port, though details of that case are still awaited.   Three Indian seafarers have been confi

AI171 Crash Report: What AAIB May Examine On First Anniversary Nearly one year after the deadly Air India Flight AI171 crash, attention has turned to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau as families, aviation experts, and the public wait for clearer answers on what caused the tragedy. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft was operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June

India has exempted petrol blended with 22% to 30% ethanol from central excise duty, giving a major push to the country’s biofuel adoption strategy. The exemption covers higher ethanol fuel blends such as E22, E25 and E30. By reducing the tax burden on these blends, the government aims to make ethanol-rich petrol more attractive for fuel producers, distributors and future consumers while reducing reliance on imported crude oil.   Excise Relief For High-Ethano

Meenakshi Natarajan Nomination Row Reaches Supreme Court Meenakshi Natarajan’s rejected Rajya Sabha nomination has now become a major legal and political issue ahead of the Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha election. Meenakshi Natarajan Supreme Court Plea Escalates MP Rajya Sabha Row Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan has moved the Supreme Court after her nomination for the Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh was rejected, t

Amar Prasad Reddy Resigns From Tamil Nadu BJP Amar Prasad Reddy’s resignation has added fresh tension within the Tamil Nadu BJP, with his X video further highlighting support for Annamalai’s next political move.   Amar Prasad Reddy Quits BJP To Join Annamalai’s Political Journey Tamil Nadu BJP state secretary Amar Prasad Reddy has resigned from the party, adding fresh pressure on the state unit at a time when forme

Rahul-Abhishek Meet Sparks TMC-Congress Buzz TMC-Congress merger speculation has grown after back-to-back high-level meetings, but TMC says the talks were only about INDIA bloc coordination.   TMC-Congress Merger Buzz Grows After Rahul-Abhishek Meeting Speculation over a possible Trinamool Congress-Congress merger gained fresh momentum after TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee met Congress leader Rahul Gandh

Siddaramaiah Slams BJP Over Natarajan Nomination Rejection Siddaramaiah has alleged that the rejection of Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh was politically motivated, calling it an attack on democracy and constitutional values.   Siddaramaiah Alleges Conspiracy In Natarajan RS Nomination Row Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has alleged that the rejection of Con

A Tragic Shock For Indian Community A deeply tragic incident in South London has shocked the Indian community after an Indian-origin couple and their nine-year-old son died following a fall from a high-rise apartment building. The deceased have been identified in reports as Rakesh Pai, his wife Aditi Paralkar, and their son Sid. The incident took place on May 27, 2026, at a residential tower in the Elephant and Castle area. Family Fell From 36th-F