Raghava Lawrence has triggered political buzz after saying that public opinion will guide his decision on whether to enter politics.

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

Delhi remained on alert on June 12, 2026, after heavy rain and stormy conditions affected several parts of the national capital. The India Meteorological Department warned that Delhi could see thunderstorms, lightning, light to moderate rainfall and strong gusty winds through the day as unstable weather continued over northwest India. Officials said strong thunderstorms may bring wind speeds of 70 to 90 kmph in some areas, while gusts coul

The Andhra Pradesh government is planning to release the next Mega DSC teacher recruitment notification in October 2026. The recruitment drive is expected to open fresh opportunities for candidates waiting for teaching jobs in government schools across the state. School Education Secretary Kona Sashidhar said the notification will be issued as per the government’s job calendar. He also said an action plan has been prepared to conduct the examinations in December 2026.

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

Kerala Nipah Update: Kozhikode Strengthens Health Watch After New Case Kerala has increased health surveillance in Kozhikode after a fresh Nipah virus case was reported in the district. The patient, a 43-year-old man from the Kozhikode region, is undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. Health officials have started contact tracing and field-level monitoring in the affected area. The move is part of the state’s precautionary response

A major fire at a residential building in southeast Delhi’s Tughlakabad area claimed three lives and left two people in critical condition early Friday, June 12, 2026, officials said. The fire was reported around 2.30 am from Gali No. 1, where flames broke out in the parking area on the ground floor of a multi-storey building. The building had a ground floor and five upper storeys. Officials said thick smoke quickly moved through the sta

CJP Begins Pune Protest Seeking Exam Reforms And Accountability The Cockroach Janta Party has started a nationwide protest campaign from Pune, demanding stronger exam reforms, faster results, transparent recruitment tests, and accountability over alleged irregularities in the education system. The Cockroach Janta Party has launched a nationwide protest campaign from Pune, putting examination reforms and student concerns at the centre of its movement.

Kollam Students Test Positive For Shigella The confirmation of Shigella infection among students in Kollam has increased health surveillance in Kerala, with officials urging safe drinking water, hygiene, and sanitation measures.   Two Students Test Positive In Kollam Two students undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College Hospital, Parippally, in Kerala’s Kollam district have tested positive for Shigella infectio

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