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

Pakistan Satellite Push Puts NavIC In Focus Pakistan’s recent launch of multiple Earth-observation satellites has raised fresh concern in India’s strategic circles. At the same time, India’s NavIC system is facing pressure due to ageing satellites, clock failures, and the NVS-02 setback. The situation has brought space security and sovereign navigation back into focus. Pakistan Satellite Build-Up Raises Concern Pakistan

Sensex Ends Lower As IT Stocks Drag Market, Nifty Falls Below 23,200 Indian stock markets remained under pressure on Thursday as the Sensex and Nifty closed lower amid weak IT stocks, rising crude oil concerns, and geopolitical tension. The fall has also brought attention to a rare market trend in 2026, as the Sensex is moving against the usual pattern of positive returns during FIFA World Cup years.

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

Monsoon Advance Slows After Fast Start Over South And Northeast India India’s southwest monsoon made a strong start this season, but its movement has now slowed across several parts of the country. After reaching Kerala on June 4, the monsoon quickly covered parts of southern India, the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Northeast. However, the fast progress seen in the early phase has

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

OpenDoor Moves India Roles to US With AI-Driven Restructuring OpenDoor, the US-based real estate tech firm, is closing its India office and relocating around 250 roles to the United States. This shift comes as the company adopts AI-powered workflows and smaller AI-native teams closer to its primary customers. Executives highlighted that the decision is not due to employee performance and commended the India

ZEE5 has strengthened its FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage by bringing Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia onboard as an expert panelist, giving fans deeper analysis, match insights and regional-language football content. ZEE5 Strengthens FIFA World Cup 2026 Coverage ZEE5 is gearing up to deliver FIFA World Cup 2026 action to millions of football fans in India with live matches, highlights and exclusive tournament content. The platform i

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