Sharad Pawar’s Congress Merger Idea Returns Amid Opposition Strain Sharad Pawar’s old idea of regional parties moving closer to the Congress has returned to the political debate as the Opposition looks for stronger unity. While a formal merger of parties like TMC or NCP with Congress appears difficult, closer alliances and seat-sharing may become the more practical route against the BJP.  

TMC Rebels Push Little-Known NCPI Into National Spotlight A little-known party that once asked voters to reject political turncoats has suddenly become the new platform for rebel TMC MPs, turning the NCPI into an unexpected national talking point. The development has drawn attention because the NCPI was not a major force in electoral politics until now. Reports said around 20 rebel TMC MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and sought separate seating arrang

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

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 Bloc Plans Regular Meetings After Key Delhi Huddle The INDIA bloc has decided to meet more often after its Delhi meeting, even as DMK and AAP stayed away from the opposition huddle. The INDIA bloc used its Delhi meeting to send a message of renewed coordination after recent political setbacks and internal differences. According to post-meeting updates, 25 parties took part in the opposition huddle, while DMK and AAP skipped the event. The absence o

Patna Police Probe Chaos Outside Khan Sir’s Coaching Centre Police are investigating a reported firing incident outside Khan Sir’s coaching centre in Patna, while CCTV footage is being checked to identify suspects.   Patna Coaching Hub On Alert A reported firing incident outside educator Khan Sir’s coaching centre in Patna has put the Musallahpur Haat area under police focus. The area is one of Bihar’s busy coach

Bengal Immigration Crackdown: 18 Bangladeshis Detained In South 24 Parganas Police detained 18 Bangladeshi nationals in South 24 Parganas as Bengal expands holding centres and deportation procedures. 18 Bangladeshis Detained In South 24 Parganas Police in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district detained 18 Bangladeshi nationals, including six children, after receivin

Telangana June 2 Celebrations Rescheduled As Heat Wave Concern Grows Telangana Formation Day 2026 celebrations will begin early on June 2 as the State government shortens the event timing to protect people from extreme heat. Formation Day Events To Begin Early The Telangana government has revised the timing of State Formation Day celebrations due to severe heatwave cond

Assam Clears UCC Bill With New Marriage And Live-In Rules Assam has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026, becoming the third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to clear such legislation. The Bill was passed in the Assembly on May 27, 2026, even as Opposition parties demanded that it be sent to a Select Committee for wider consultation. Key Rules In Assam UCC Bill T

Rare aerial view of India-Pakistan border glowing at night draws reactions online An IndiGo pilot’s online footage showing the India-Pakistan border glowing at night has caught public attention, offering a rare aerial view of one of the world’s most sensitive borders. Rare View From Night Flight A night-time aer

CJP Returns On X After Original Handle Is Withheld In India CJP Returns With New X Account The Cockroach Janta Party returned to X with a new account just hours after its original handle was withheld in India. The move quickly went viral as the satire-led group posted messages mocking critics and linked the block to its fast-growing popularity online. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke also reacted to the development and said the action was expected.

India Responds To Dutch Concerns Over Press Freedom And Minority Rights   India Responds To Dutch Remarks On Press Freedom And Minority Rights India has firmly rejected reported concerns raised in the Netherlands over press freedom and minority rights, stating that such comments show a lack of understanding about the country’s democratic values and diverse social structure. The response came during Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

Petrol And Diesel Prices Rise Across India After Crude Oil Surge Petrol Diesel Price Hike 2026 Updates Petrol and diesel prices were increased by Rs 3 per litre across India on Friday, May 15, 2026, as rising global crude oil prices added pressure on oil marketing companies. The latest petrol diesel price hike 2026 has become a major India fuel news update, with fuel price increase India trends showing higher petrol, diesel, and CN

NEET UG Row Revives Questions Over NTA’s Repeated Examination Controversies The latest controversy surrounding the NEET UG 2026 examination has once again placed the National Testing Agency (NTA) under intense scrutiny after allegations surfaced that several questions from a circulated “guess paper” closely matched the actual exam paper. The issue has reignited nationwide concerns over the transparency and credibility of India’s largest entrance examinatio

Botswana Cheetahs Released into Kuno National Park Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, on Monday released two female cheetahs brought from