Keir Starmer Resigns As UK Prime Minister UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, June 22, 2026, that he will resign as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, bringing a sudden end to his time in office less than two years after Labour’s historic 2024 election victory. The announcement came after months of pressure from within the Labour Party, with several

Thoothukudi Firecracker Factory Blast Kills Worker, 26 Injured Thoothukudi, June 22: One worker was killed, and 26 others were injured after an explosion ripped through a firecracker manufacturing unit near Ettayapuram in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district on Saturday. The blast took place at Balaji Fire Works in Ayan Rajapatti when workers were rep

CM Vijay’s 52nd Birthday Highlights New Political Chapter In Tamil Nadu Chennai, June 22, 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay marked his 52nd birthday on Monday, making it his first birthday after taking charge of the state government in May. The birthday greetings also highlighted Vijay’s sudden rise from cinema icon to one of Tamil Nadu’s most-watched political figures.

Ayodhya Donation Row Puts Temple Fund Security Under Spotlight The Ayodhya Ram temple donation row has put the spotlight on how India’s major temples protect cash, gold, silver, and other offerings made by devotees. The issue has raised fresh questions about transparency, security, and accountability in temple donation management. The row gained attention after reports claimed that investigators found lapses in the handling of offerings, CCTV monitor

Suhrawardy Avenue Renamed Gopal Mukherjee Road, Sparks Kolkata History Row Kolkata, June 22: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s decision to rename Suhrawardy Avenue in Park Circus as Gopal Mukherjee Road on June 20, 2026, has triggered a political and historical debate in West Bengal. The change has been welcomed by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

US-Iran Talks Make Progress As 60-Day Roadmap Takes Shape The United States and Iran moved a step closer to renewed diplomacy on June 22, 2026, after agreeing on a 60-day roadmap during Switzerland talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. The fresh diplomatic push is aimed at reducing tensions and working towards a final agreement on key issues, including sanctions, maritime safety, nuclear-related concerns, and regional secur

Tata iPhone Parts Plant Faces Health Probe in Tamil Nadu After Farmer Complaints Tamil Nadu health officials are investigating complaints from farmers near Tata Electronics’ iPhone components factory in Hosur after concerns were raised over wastewater, groundwater quality, and reported skin-related issues. The plant, located in Ullugurukkai village, makes iPhone back covers and

Gandhi Sarovar Project Gets Defence Nod, Revanth Thanks Rajnath Singh Hyderabad, June 19, 2026: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has thanked Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the Indian Army after the State government received permission to proceed with work related to the Gandhi Sarovar Project at Bapu Ghat. The approval is being see

PM Modi Wishes Rahul Gandhi On 56th Birthday, Congress Leaders Extend Greetings Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday wishes to Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who turned 56 on June 19, 2026. In a message shared on social media, PM Modi wished Rahul Gandhi good health and a long life. The greeting came as several Congress lea

Narayana Malaysia Visit: AP Minister Studies Waste Management, Low-Cost Housing Models Andhra Pradesh minister P. Narayana continued his Malaysia visit on Friday, June 19, 2026, by studying modern practices in solid waste management and affordable housing. The visit is being seen as part of efforts to understand practical urban development models that could help improve civic infrastructure planning.

Strait of Hormuz 25 Ships Cross in One Day as Traffic Rises Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz showed a sharp rise on Thursday, with 25 verified vessels crossing the newly reopened route in a single day, according to maritime tracking firm AXSMarine. The Strait of Hormuz 25 ships crossing marked the highest single-day movement since April 18 and pointed to a cautious

Kollam City Police have launched a month-long anti-drug drive to strengthen awareness against drug abuse and encourage public participation in prevention efforts across the city. The campaign, reported on June 17, comes as Kerala continues to focus on anti-narcotics awareness, enforcement and early intervention to protect students and young people from substance abuse. Awareness Drive To Focus On Youth Safety

Modi-Trump G7 Bilateral Talks Put India-US Ties Under Spotlight The Modi-Trump G7 bilateral talks are important because they come at a time when India-US ties are under pressure, but both countries still need cooperation on trade, defence, technology, and global security. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump’s bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on June 17, 2026, has become one of the most c

A NetJets business aircraft crashed on a Texas highway near Laredo, killing at least one person as motorists rushed to rescue passengers from the burning wreckage. NetJets Aircraft Crashes On Texas Highway A business jet crashed onto a highway in Texas late on June 16, leaving at least one person dead and prompting a quick rescue effort by passing motorists. The aircraft, identified as a Cessna Citation Latitude twin-engine jet, came down on Lo

Complaint Against HC Mahadevappa Sparks Karnataka Cabinet Buzz A corruption complaint against Congress MLA HC Mahadevappa has added a new political twist ahead of Karnataka’s expected cabinet expansion.   HC Mahadevappa Complaint Puts Karnataka Cabinet Hopes In Focus A complaint seeking an independent probe into alleged corruption and irregularities involving Karnataka Congress