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Jun 12, 2026, 03:14 PM

Telangana CEO Briefs Political Parties on Upcoming Electoral Roll Revision

The Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) C Sudharshan Reddy held a meeting with representatives of recognized national and state political parties on Friday, June 12, to discuss the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 of electoral rolls. The meeting took place at the Conference Hall of the Chief Electoral Officer’s office in BRKR Bhavan, Hyderabad. During the meeting, the CEO explained the various stages of the SIR which is scheduled to begin on June 25 across the state. A presentation was given on the importance of the exercise and the steps involved including the enumeration phase through online and offline modes, publication of draft electoral rolls, filing and disposal of claims and objections, issuance of notices, and publication of the final electoral rolls. The CEO also clarified doubts raised by representatives of political parties. Sudharshan Reddy said the main objective of the SIR is to ensure that no eligible voter is excluded from the electoral rolls and no ineligible person is included. He said anomalies identified during the pre-SIR mapping process would be examined through detailed hearings and that eligible voters would be retained in the voter list. The CEO also clarified that all electors who submit their Enumeration Forms will be included in the draft electoral rolls to be published on July 31 regardless of their mapping status. Voters can submit their Enumeration Forms online through the official Election Commission portal. The CEO sought the cooperation of all political parties for the smooth and effective conduct of the SIR in Telangana. Representatives of recognized national and state political parties attended the meeting and assured their support for the exercise. Additional CEO Dr. Vasam Venkateswar Reddy, Deputy CEO (FAC) G.S. Chary, State Nodal Officer B. Chennaiah, and PM (IT) Chiranjeevi were also present at the meeting.

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The Moscow Times

Jun 12, 2026, 02:45 PM

Chechen Leader's Son Awarded 'Hero of Chechnya' for Supporting Russian War Efforts

The son of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has been awarded his second “Hero of Chechnya” award at age 18. Adam Kadyrov received the title for “comprehensive support” to Russia’s war in Ukraine, Kadyrov senior’s close ally Magomed Daudov wrote on Telegram on Friday. Daudov noted that the award was also timed in celebration of Russia Day, a national holiday. Kadyrov received his first “Hero of Chechnya” award at age 15 in 2023 after the high-profile beating in pre-trial detention of a young Russian man accused of burning the Quran. Since that beating, to which Russian authorities turned a blind eye, Kadyrov has racked up several awards and was appointed to a number of senior positions in his native Chechnya. In Friday’s announcement, Daudov referred to the young man by his titles of assistant to the head of the republic of Chechnya and secretary of the Chechen security council. Daudov himself, who fought on the side of rebels during both Chechen wars but later switched sides after then-leader Akhmat Kadyrov promised to pardon separatist fighters, received the Hero of Russia award in 2007. Kadyrov Sr. promoted Daudov, who has been accused of widespread human rights abuses, to the rank of major-general.

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India TV

Jun 12, 2026, 02:28 PM

West Bengal Political Crisis: 58 Trinamool Congress MLAs Rebel Against Party Leadership

Defeat and rebellion are not new in politics, but the biggest threat to a party arises when its own people, not opponents, rise up against it. If a party's senior leaders, popular MPs, film stars, and the most trusted faces rebel together, the question becomes not just of seats but of the party's future. One such major political earthquake is being seen in West Bengal politics. The rebellion that began within the Trinamool Congress now appears to be a battle not just of dissent, but of the party's survival. Recently, 58 out of 80 Trinamool Congress MLAs, led by TMC leaders Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha, rebelled and formed a separate faction. The state's former chief minister and party president Mamata Banerjee had not recovered from the shock that Rajya Sabha MPs started resigning. And now on Friday, a letter from 19 rebel TMC Lok Sabha MPs, which was reportedly sent to the speaker on May 18, demands a legal recognition of the split.

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India TV

Jun 12, 2026, 02:28 PM

Rahul Gandhi Urges Opposition Unity, Criticizes Allies at INDIA Alliance Meeting

Congress party MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has spoken about the challenges faced by the opposition bloc in the recent INDIA alliance meeting. He has also targeted his allies during this time like Samajwadi Party, TMC, RJD, etc., and accused them of being confused. Rahul Gandhi has also said during the meeting that their job is to drink poison like Lord Shiva. At the INDIA alliance meeting, Rahul Gandhi said to the allies- "It is not my job to answer the things that were said about the Congress party today. My job is to drink everything like the Shaivite tradition. The idea of Neelkanth (Shiva), who drinks all the poison. We will accept whatever you want to say, on me or on the Congress party. We will accept it, and happily, with a smile on our faces. This is because our role is different. Our role is to bring you all together with love and affection. Rahul Gandhi said that the Congress party did not exist as a separate organisation when the modern India movement started.

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Amar Ujala

Jun 12, 2026, 02:17 PM

Trump Denies Iran's Claims: 'Totally False', Contradicts Written Agreements

Donald Trump has expressed his deep displeasure over Iran's claims, saying the media reports are "totally false" and contradict what was set out in writing.

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The Daily Guardian

Jun 12, 2026, 02:14 PM

Gehlot Calls on Regional Parties to Rejoin Congress and Support Rahul Gandhi's Leadership

Senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday echoed the proposal that regional parties which emerged from the Congress should consider reuniting with the grand old party and rallied behind Rahul Gandhi’s leadership in a bid to strengthen opposition unity ahead of future political battles. Gehlot made the remarks in response to a suggestion made by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, who recently argued that parties born out of the Congress fold should return to the parent organisation and collectively back Rahul Gandhi as the face of the opposition. Speaking on the need for a stronger opposition front, Gehlot said the political situation in the country required a united effort to safeguard democratic values. “All regional parties that separated from Congress should rejoin and wholeheartedly accept Rahul Gandhi as their leader.” He said, “I believe that what Sanjay Raut has said has merit. The time has come. Now the fight is to save democracy.” The former Rajasthan Chief Minister said that when we are all in the battlefield fighting to save democracy, then what Sanjay Raut said, I support it. “All those parties that became regional parties after separating from Congress should rejoin, and they should wholeheartedly accept Rahul Gandhi as the leader,” he emphasised. Gehlot said that there should be a message across the entire country that the leader of the INDIA alliance is Rahul Gandhi. “This message should be clear-cut. Then the people will make you successful. They see that on one side is Narendra Modi and on the other side is Rahul Gandhi. If there is a clear-cut message that all political parties have together accepted Rahul Gandhi as their leader, then you will see that the voting pattern in the country will change,” the veteran Congress leader said. He pointed out that the Shiv Sena has always been a separate party, while CPI(M) and CPI have also been separate. “We cannot make any claim over them, nor can we urge them in that manner. But the other parties that were formed after separating from Congress should think about it. For example, the Samajwadi Party was also separate; it was formed independently earlier. We have no complaint against them. I believe that democracy in this country is in great danger, in great danger, in great danger,” he said. Gehlot then said that why he repeatedly speak to the younger generation. “I say that you should enter politics on the basis of ideology, whether you are students or young people. Your time has come. Come, participate in politics. “Understand everyone’s ideology, and whichever one you find good and in the national interest, join that party, we have no objection. But at least come and get involved. History will also ask you in the future what role you played in your time. Do not avoid that responsibility. Do not stay away. Come, participate, and play your role and fulfill your responsibility,” he added.

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India TV

Jun 12, 2026, 02:05 PM

Trinamool Congress Faces Major Internal Rebellion After West Bengal Defeat

The Trinamool Congress is facing one of the biggest shocks in its 28-year history as the party faces a major internal rebellion. Just weeks after the crushing defeat in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee's party has already seen a major split in the assembly and is now threatening to split the party even in parliament. The faction of rebel TMC MPs has got the support of 19 MPs, which is two-thirds of the party's parliamentary strength and is necessary to form a separate faction. Although officially this has not been proved yet. Yusuf Pathan, Sayani Ghosh and Mala Roy are among the MPs who have signed the rebel list, raising the possibility of a major split in the party. On Thursday, TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee had given an ultimatum to Mamata Banerjee and said that you have to choose between Abhishek and Kalyan Banerjee. After this, TMC MP Kirti Azad has also come forward today, who is Abhishek Banerjee's signature is being questioned for close to five and a half hours.

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Kalinga TV

Jun 12, 2026, 02:02 PM

Odisha Government Introduces Fuel-Saving Measures for Official Vehicle Use

Reacting to the energy crunch brought on by the recent crisis in West Asia, the Odisha government’s rolling out some tough rules on official vehicle use. On Thursday, the state’s finance department put out a memo making it clear that these new restrictions aim to tackle rising “fuel and energy challenges.” Now, if you’re an officer in Odisha, things are changing. Only senior bureaucrats—special secretaries or higher—automatically get a dedicated vehicle for official work. Everyone else, from under secretaries up to joint secretaries and their equivalents leading departments, must switch to using pool vehicles. The government has made it mandatory for two or three officers to share one car. For officers who get promoted to additional secretary after June 1, the rule is strict: you use pool vehicles until you’ve logged at least three years in that position. However, the government clarified that this three-year restriction will not apply to additional secretaries who were already allotted an independent vehicle on or before May 31, even if they have not yet met the three-year tenure milestone. And to keep tabs on the funds, the finance department announced a flat ₹1,680 monthly deduction for anyone using a pool car. Doesn’t matter what rank you are—everyone pays the same. The government’s also telling officers to cut back on long drives in state cars. For far-off official visits, they expect people to take the train, hop on a bus—just avoid using government cars whenever possible. This isn’t just for secretariat officials, either. The finance department made it clear that these rules now apply everywhere—across all state government bodies, autonomous agencies, public universities, and societies funded by the state. If you’re using a government vehicle in Odisha, get ready to make some changes.

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Dainik Jagran

Jun 12, 2026, 02:00 PM

Indian Minister Criticizes European Countries' Dual Policies on Global Stage

On a visit to Finland on Thursday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar sharply criticized the dual policy of European countries. Jaishankar responded to a reporter's accusation that India was "more sympathetic" to Russia and buying Russian oil. During a panel discussion on "Emerging Powers and New Geopolitical Rivalries" at Kultaranta Talks, Jaishankar said that Europe sells weapons that are used to attack India, yet points the finger at India's policies. He said, "No European country has been attacked with Indian weapons. I wish I could say the same about Europe's weapons with respect to India." The external affairs minister clarified that India took the decision to buy oil from Russia based on market price and availability. He pointed out that European countries were buying oil from the Middle East at the time, while Russian oil was available in abundance. Jaishankar said, "I buy oil based on price and availability." He also reminded the US that India had been critical of Russia's oil policy in the past.

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Dainik Jagran

Jun 12, 2026, 01:59 PM

Fadnavis: Opposition Unity Would Boost BJP's Political Space

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis believes that if opposition parties unite or merge, it increases the political space of the BJP. Fadnavis also commented on the talk of some parties merging with the Congress, saying that the Congress is a sinking ship. No one would like to climb on it. Devendra Fadnavis was speaking to reporters today on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi breaking Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's record as an elected prime minister. To this, he was asked about Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut's suggestion that parties that left the Congress should go back to the Congress. Fadnavis, without naming Raut, described him as an Abdullah in a beguiling marriage. No one would like to ride on it. Fadnavis further said that even if all opposition parties unite, it would not harm the BJP.

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Dainik Jagran

Jun 12, 2026, 01:54 PM

Haryana Reconstitutes State Women Commission After Chairperson's Resignation

Following the resignation of Haryana State Women Commission chairperson Renu Bhatia over a dispute with nursing staff in Kurukshetra, the state government has reconstituted the commission. BJP Mahila Morcha state president Usha Priyadarshini, a resident of Gurugram, has been made the new chairperson of the women's commission. Similarly, BJP Mahila Morcha state general secretary Meena Parmar, who contested on a BJP ticket from Tosham assembly constituency, will be the vice-chairperson. Bharti Saini, Sunita Lohchab, Suman Shahzadwala, Anukampa Garg and Sunita Chauhan have been made members. Shekhar Vidyarthi, Commissioner and Secretary, Women and Child Development Department, has issued the appointment orders of the new chairperson, vice-chairperson and five members of the state women's commission. However, despite Renu Bhatia's resignation, her name and photograph are still visible on the commission's official website. The women's commission has a chairperson, a vice-chairperson and a maximum of five non-official members. Apart from this, the director general of police, women and child development department, and a woman member or IAS officer are made the chairperson of the women's commission.

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Dainik Jagran

Jun 12, 2026, 01:50 PM

Bihar Government Under Fire for Using Contingency Fund for Pension Payments

RJD working president Tejashwi Yadav has once again objected to the payment of social security pensions from the Contingency Fund. Referring to the provisions laid down for the use of this fund, he says that the government should explain why the pension payment came from the Contingency Fund. Tejashwi said that instead of giving a factual answer, the government is acting childishly by issuing a misleading press release. Due to the bankrupt political leadership of the NDA, the state's financial condition has deteriorated. The treasury is empty. Bihar is on the verge of becoming poor due to declining revenue, increasing fiscal deficit, excessive debt, high interest payments. Tejashwi says that Bihar's fiscal deficit has reached 11.82 percent, which should not be more than three percent. The size of the Bihar Contingency Fund was earlier 350 crores, but was revised a few months ago to 10 percent of the budget in any financial year. Therefore, it happened so that the budget of 324 crores can be spent in this year.

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The Daily Guardian

Jun 12, 2026, 01:35 PM

Congress Protests Outside Rashtrapati Bhavan Over Rejection of Rajya Sabha Candidate's Nomination Papers

A high voltage drama erupted in the national capital on Friday after the Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs decide to march towards the Rashtrapati Bhawan from the party headquarters over the issue of rejection of the party’s Rajya Sabha candidate Meenakshi Natrajan’s nomination papers claiming that the BJP and Election Commission of India (EC) are “partners in crime in seat chori”. The Delhi Police, which had made adequate security arrangements detained the Congress MLAs and leaders from outside the old party headquarters 24 Akbar Road soon they climbed the barricades placed outside the main entrance. The Congress leaders had decided to march to the Rashtrapati Bhavan after their request for a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu was rejected via an email thAt the Madhya Pradesh Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar received at 10.27 a.m. Natarajan attended a press conference ahead of the protest march, as her petition against the rejection of the nomination on charges of not revealing details of a private complaint filed in Telangana in the affidavit. All MLAs except Kamal Nath attended the press conference and the protest. During the press conference, Natrajan, who is considered close to Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, claimed that she had duly filled Form 26 and there was no column to mention private complaints. “If there was a column for it, I would have given the details. The root of this entire matter is Form 26, in which it was claimed that I failed to record certain information and concealed facts,” she said. She said she wrote “not applicable” in the affidavit on criminal records, as there was only a legal notice against her. In a statement, the Congress said the saffron party wanted to win a third Rajya Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh “by hook or by crook” though it did not have the numbers. “The BJP and the ECI are partners in crime in this latest instance of ‘seat chori’.” It said that the poll panel’s partisan agenda becomes clearer when its behavior in Madhya Pradesh is contrasted to its behavior in Jharkhand. Parimal Nathwani who has not even filed his own name accurately in his affidavit has been given all the opportunity to clarify and fix errors in his own Form 26 submission. The party said that the Returning Officer’s decision was beyond the Supreme Court’s direction that it is “not the duty of the Returning Officer at the stage of scrutiny to draw the attention of the appellant to the aforesaid substantial defect for the purpose of getting the same cured”. “When it comes to the Prime Minister’s friends, norms and precedents are tossed aside in favour of expedience,” it said. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari said the enthusiasm and unity the Congress displayed in the election had “rattled” Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the entire BJP leadership in Madhya Pradesh and that was precisely why they used during the Rajya Sabha election a tactic that is usually seen in minor local elections for ‘sarpanch’ or ‘janpad’ posts. Singhar said that given the prevailing circumstances, the country is drifting towards “electoral autocracy”. “The centralisation of executive power, weak legislative oversight of the government, the curtailing of freedom of expression of the common citizen, and the harassment of journalists — all of this is happening in our country today,” he alleged. There is a need to reflect on the current situation in the country, he said. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh incharge Harish Chaudhary said that the Rajya Sabha Elections of June 2026 are a story of two candidates one who is a billionaire friend of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a representative of corporate interests, and another who comes from an ordinary family and represents the values of the Constitution. In Madhya Pradesh, the BJP did not have the required number of MLAs to win a third Rajya Sabha seat and was 10 MLAs short of the number required. Despite that, the BJP introduced an official candidate in the election, he said. “When it was becoming clear that the BJP would not be able to break the Congress Legislative Party in Madhya Pradesh through horse-trading or other means, the BJP resorted to underhand tricks to ensure the cancellation of Natarajan’s nomination,” Singhar added.

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Siasat News✓

Jun 12, 2026, 01:35 PM

Indian Court Rejects Molestation Petition Against Congress Leader Meenakshi Natarajan; Supreme Court Dismisses Her Plea

A local court on Friday, June 12, turned down a petition filed by a woman relating to “molestation” and intimidation, in which AICC in-charge of party affairs in Telangana, Meenakshi Natarajan, was made a respondent, and suggested approaching a relevant court. A Srilatha’s complaint on the matter is understood to have led to the rejection of Natarajan’s nomination for Rajya Sabha election in Madhya Pradesh . The court returned the petition after the counsel for Natarajan informed that public representatives, including MLA and MLC, were named as respondents in the petition. Matters related to MPs, MLAs are generally heard by a designated court . In her petition, Srilatha accused a Congress leader, Kumbham Shiva Kumar Reddy of “physically molesting and giving life threats to her” on which an FIR was also registered. Natarajan was made respondent in the case along with state Congress president B Mahesh Kumar Goud. The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed Meenakshi Natarajan’s plea against rejection of her nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh while granting her liberty to raise the challenge in an election petition. An order by the Rajya Sabha election returning officer Arvind Sharma stated that it was found after examining available documents that Natarajan submitted an incomplete affidavit, omitting a court complaint in Form 26 submitted with her nomination. According to a Madhya Pradesh assembly official, the ruling BJP candidate, Mahesh Kewat, filed a complaint with the returning officer alleging that Natarajan had not mentioned in her affidavit, a case registered against her in Telangana.

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Dainik Jagran

Jun 12, 2026, 01:34 PM

Bengal Sees Raids and Arrests of Trinamool Congress Leaders Amid Fraud and Extortion Allegations

Bengal has seen a spate of raids and arrests of leaders associated with the Trinamool Congress on charges of fraud and extortion. Public anger was openly visible on the streets in two cases reported from Hooghly and Kolkata. Former panchayat samiti president Gunadhar Khada in Arambagh, Hooghly, is accused of extorting lakhs of rupees from dozens of people on the pretext of government jobs. Despite the passage of years, no one got a job or the money was returned. On Friday, the victims'families and BJP workers protested outside his office. Gunadhar was given a written apology and eggs were also hurled at him during the protest. The police had to intervene and detain him. On his way to the police station, he claimed that he had handed over the recovered money to former youth Trinamool leader Santanu Banerjee. On the other hand, a case of fraud has been registered against Trinamool councillor Sushanta Ghosh and four of his associates in Kolkata's Anandpur police station. It is alleged that one person was promised seven lakh rupees in the name of providing a shop on the footpath, but no clues were found from the alleged network of corruption and massive corruption in these cases.

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Amar Ujala

Jun 12, 2026, 01:32 PM

Rebel TMC MPs Form 'Asli TMC' Group Amid Party Infighting

Jagdish Barma Basunia said, We have formed'Asli TMC'group. Most of the MPs are with us. Basunia said that they will urge the Speaker that they should be considered as real TMC. He said, we will demand action. We do not want the same seating arrangement with the rest of the TMC. This meeting is to be held on June 15. Advertisement When asked whether the rebel TMC MPs have received any call from party president Mamata Banerjee, Jagdish Barma Basunia said that they have not received any call. He said, I have not received any call. I do not know whether any other MP has received any call. No communication has been received. Advertisement After the defeat in the assembly elections, there is infighting in the Trinamool Congress. Many of the party's MLAs have revolted and have also been recognized as opposition in the Bengal assembly. This has also affected the party's parliamentary party.

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The Moscow Times

Jun 12, 2026, 01:29 PM

Russian Lawmaker Suggests Designating SpaceX 'Terrorist Organization' Over Ukraine Support

A senior Russian lawmaker on Thursday criticized Russians who invest in Western companies and suggested that Elon Musk's SpaceX should be designated a terrorist organization because its Starlink satellite network is used by Ukraine's military. Alexei Zhuravlev, first deputy chairman of the State Duma's Defense Committee, made the remarks as SpaceX prepared for what is expected to be the largest initial public offering in history, with shares set to begin trading on Friday. "I am not sure that people who play on the stock market have such a strong sense of patriotism that they would give up easy profits for the sake of their country," Zhuravlev said. He added that Russians continue to invest abroad by opening foreign accounts and "pretending not to be Russians." Russia's political establishment often frames Western companies supporting Ukraine as participants in the conflict, even as some Russians seek exposure to high-profile foreign investments despite sanctions and restrictions on cross-border financial transactions. Zhuravlev proposed classifying Western defense and technology companies whose products are used by Ukrainian forces as terrorist organizations. "If Rheinmetall supplies tanks, it should be put on the list. If the Ukrainian military uses Elon Musk's Starlink, then his organization should also be recognized as terrorist," he said. Such a designation would make it possible to prohibit financing those companies and seize funds linked to investments in them, directing the proceeds to the Russian state budget, he added. SpaceX's IPO is expected to raise roughly $75 billion, valuing the company at about $1.77 trillion and surpassing the previous IPO record set by Saudi Aramco in 2019. The valuation could make Musk, already the world's richest person, the first trillionaire in history, depending on the stock's performance after trading begins. SpaceX has provided Starlink satellite internet terminals to Ukraine since the early stages of Russia's full-scale invasion, helping maintain military and civilian communications. Musk has said that SpaceX initially financed Starlink's operations in Ukraine. The company has also restricted Russian forces' access to the system, limiting their ability to use Starlink for battlefield communications. The Kremlin has frequently portrayed Western military, financial and technological support for Kyiv as evidence of direct Western involvement in the war. However, Zhuravlev's proposal does not have the force of law, and there was no immediate indication that it would be taken up by lawmakers or the government. Read this article in Russian at The Moscow Times' Russian service.

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India TV

Jun 12, 2026, 01:15 PM

Box Office Battle: Five Films Compete, Medical Drama Makes Respectable Start

While big-budget masala and action cinema rule the roost, this Friday, 12th June 2026, 5 small and big films of different genres have come together at the box office. From Manoj Bajpayee's political thriller'Governor'to Kangana Ranaut's'Bharat Bhagya Vidhaata ', there is an interesting competition between these films. Based on the early data and buzz from Saaknilk and trade analysts, which film has the upper hand on the first day and which audience has made its first choice. This film based on the struggle of the medical staff and nurse of Cama Hospital during the Mumbai terror attacks is touching the hearts of the audience. Around ₹60 crores film has made a slow but respectable start at the box office. On the first day, the film can collect around ₹1 - 2 crores nett in India. The film's gross collection till 5 pm is ₹0.40 crores, its word of mouth collection is still going strong.

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ABP News✓

Jun 12, 2026, 01:14 PM

TMC Crisis Deepens as Rebel MPs Seek Recognition

The crisis in the TMC is deepening by the day. On Friday, the rebel MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Also, preparations have started to get themselves recognised as the real TMC parliamentary group of the party. According to PTI, rebel MP Jagdish Chandra Barma Basunia has said that the rebel group has already submitted a memorandum to the Speaker. Next week, the rebel group will formally stake its claim. Basunia has said that we have submitted the letter. On Monday, we will go to the Speaker. We will stake our claim to form the real TMC parliamentary group. We will ask the Speaker to recognise our claim. The MP from Cooch Behar has claimed that 19 MPs have signed the memorandum. He said that the process of signing the memorandum started on June 8. The time of the proposed meeting with the Speaker has not been decided yet. Basunia has rejected TMC MP Kirti Azad's allegations against her, for instigating the MPs to switch sides. Kirti Azad has also said that it is not right to make such a false allegation.

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ABP News✓

Jun 12, 2026, 01:12 PM

Bihar Chief Minister Clarifies on Minister Deepak Prakash's Post Amid Speculation

Deepak Prakash, son of RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha, did not get a chance in the Bihar MLC elections. As soon as the name of the candidates came out, there was a discussion that Deepak Prakash's post could go. Meanwhile, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has cleared the picture. On Friday (June 12, 2026), Samrat Chaudhary said that Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash is still a minister and will continue to be a minister. Samrat Chaudhary was addressing an event in Patna on the completion of 12 years of the central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that the Bharatiya Janata Party has worked to fulfill all the resolutions put before the country since the time of the Jana Sangh. He said that Bihar is getting continuous support from the central government, which has accelerated the development works. Samrat Chaudhary said that today Bihar is among the leading states of the country, where electricity has reached villages and rural road connectivity has improved. The Chief Minister said that apart from the 7 bridges under construction on the river Ganga, 7 major bridges on the Gandak, 7 bridges on the Kosi and other major bridges on the rivers.

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DNA Hindi

Jun 12, 2026, 01:01 PM

US Navy's Gulf of Oman Operations Spark Diplomatic Tensions with India

The US Navy deployed in the Gulf of Oman has targeted several oil tankers with Indian crew members on board through June. The US alleges that these ships were attempting to bypass the US blockade and carry Iranian oil. One such US attack killed three Indians on board MT Setebelo. The incident has caused diplomatic tensions between India and the US. India's Ministry of External Affairs on Friday, June 12, summoned US Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks to lodge a protest. India has summoned the US ambassador for the second time in the last 48 hours against the continued attacks on commercial ships off the coast of Oman. Geopolitical expert Brahma Chellaney is not happy with the way India has responded to the killing of Indian citizens in the US airstrike on MT Setebelo. Through a post on X, Brahma Chellaney has raised some sharp questions.

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ABP News✓

Jun 12, 2026, 12:48 PM

Fadnavis Slams Congress as 'Sinking Ship', Says Opposition Merger Beneficial to BJP

In a scathing attack on the Congress, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the Congress has now become a sinking ship. He described the merger of opposition parties in Maharashtra as beneficial for the BJP. CM Fadnavis said that the Congress party is constantly getting weaker. He said, "Congress is now a sinking ship. Those who are on it are in danger of drowning soon." Fadnavis also said that the merger of opposition parties is good for the BJP, as it will make the opposition more scattered and weak. The Chief Minister said that the opposition parties talk of unity again and again, but in reality they themselves are breaking up. Fadnavis accused the Congress of losing both its ideology and organization. He said that the situation of the Congress in Maharashtra is very bad and the party will be more weak in the coming times. Fadnavis stressed on the strength of the BJP that the BJP organization is moving forward with a strong, clear ideology and public support. He said that the alternative to the merger of opposition parties will be clear to the people of Maharashtra.

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Aaj Tak

Jun 12, 2026, 12:46 PM

Iran Warns of Targeting Elon Musk's Companies Amid Tensions

During the tension between the US and Iran, for the first time on 31 March 2026, Iran warned of targeting American tech companies. Iran alleged that these companies are benefiting the US with their artificial intelligence and technology. Recently, Iran has said in front of the media that all the companies of Elon Musk in West Asia are now on its target. Let's know why Iran is targeting Musk's companies. Iran made a statement in front of the media that Elon Musk's business holdings in West Asia, Arab countries, and Israel are now on Iran's target. This means that companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and Starlink may be in danger. If this happens, Elon Musk may face heavy losses. Iran alleges that Starlink devices were being smuggled to his country. This was promoting anti-government activity and people connected to the outside world were also helping the Iranian government block internet services. Starlink was also blocked many times in order to help the Iranian government.

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ABP News✓

Jun 12, 2026, 12:44 PM

AIMIM Offers Alliance to BSP Ahead of UP Elections, Mayawati Rules Out Alliances

Several months before the 2027 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Bahujan Samaj Party national president Mayawati has ruled out an alliance with any political party in the upcoming elections. However, once again the BSP has received an offer of alliance. This time the offer has not come from the India alliance or the NDA alliance, but the party of Asaduddin Owaisi, MP from Hyderabad and the supremo of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen. Owaisi is scheduled to hold a rally in Bahraich on 14 June. AIMIM state president Shaukat Ali, who arrived in Bahraich earlier, has made a big statement about the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Talking to reporters, he said that AIMIM wants to fight the upcoming assembly elections together with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). After this statement, new discussions have started in the state politics. Shaukat Ali said that a strong political alliance of Dalit and Muslim votes can be formed, on which he claimed that the Samajwadi Party can bring a big change in the politics of the state and can challenge the BJP.

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Jun 12, 2026, 12:40 PM

Congress Leader Warns of Threat to Small Parties Amid Merger Talks

There is a discussion in the political corridors about the merger of the Trinamool Congress and Sharad Pawar's party with the Congress. Senior Congress leader and former MP Rashid Alvi has reacted to this. He said that there is a threat to the existence of small parties. The Bharatiya Janata Party will break their MPs. Today the first objective of the Bharatiya Janata Party is to get a two-thirds majority in Parliament. They are asking the DMK to come with them. Mamata Banerjee's 20 MPs will break. They need more. They will break the Shiv Sena, Sharad Pawar and small parties comfortably. If they get a two-thirds majority, they will change the law. Rashid Alvi further said, "So the regional parties of our country should merge with the Congress. This is the need of the hour. We have 100 MPs. Five-five, seven-seven MPs will join, then 150 will reach. Then the BJP will not be able to break them." On the list of rebel MPs of the TMC, he said, "I want to give my respect to Mamata Banerjee." He also said, "I want to end your game."

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Jun 12, 2026, 12:40 PM

Bihar's Chief Minister Discusses Government Achievements and Development Plans

During the program, he discussed in detail the policies and achievements of the government while answering various questions of the journalists. He answered all the questions without fail. The Chief Minister said that Bihar will play an important role in the dream of developed India-2047 envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that both the country and Bihar have entered a new era of prosperity and development and the central and state government are working together in this direction rapidly. Advertisement Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary said that the Bharatiya Janata Party has been the party to fulfill its resolutions. He described the abolition of Articles 370 and 35-A and the construction of a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya as the result of the BJP's ideological commitment and Prime Minister Modi's strong leadership. He said that the BJP has fulfilled what it promised. The Chief Minister talked about industrial development in Bihar and said that the state is now becoming the first choice of investors. Projects like cement, beverages and data centers are going on at a fast pace. He announced that the government has set a target of 30 days to complete the process of land acquisition.

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Jun 12, 2026, 12:34 PM

Rebel MPs' Meeting with Chief Minister to Decide Future Course

Political circles are abuzz with the meeting. The Chief Minister's visit to Delhi and the meeting with the rebel MPs is part of a well-thought-out strategy. The rebel group is preparing to demonstrate its strength in front of the Lok Sabha Speaker. The meeting with Suvendu Adhikari just before that could prove to be very decisive. Jagdish Basunia's statement has made it clear that the rebel faction is now in a full-blown mood. The meeting will take place just before the meeting of the ad-hoc TMC MPs with the Lok Sabha Speaker. It is believed that the future course will be decided in this meeting. Suvendu Adhikari himself is keeping an eye on this whole matter. Sunday is going to be very busy for Delhi politics. All eyes are on what will be the next step of the rebel MPs after this meeting. The US attack on the advertisers will provoke India: US diplomat summoned again, MEA registers strong protest against Pandit Raj.

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Jun 12, 2026, 12:32 PM

Complainant Seeks Protection in Meenakshi Natarajan Court Case Amid Leaked Information Concerns

The court case involving Meenakshi Natarajan has taken a new turn. The complainant appeared before the court in Hyderabad and sought protection. She alleged that some unknown persons were stalking her and she feared for her safety. The woman also expressed concern over the leakage of information related to the case and questioned how the proceedings were made public. Her statement in court has brought back the focus on this sensitive legal dispute, which has political and public interest. During the appearance, the complainant said that she had not shared any evidence related to the case with any unauthorised person and that she did not know how the information of the case came to be public. She expressed concern that the information related to the proceedings has come out of official channels and said that this situation has caused her a lot of trouble. This has given a new dimension to the case, which has focused on the issues of privacy, witness protection and handling of sensitive information. The woman also alleged that she was prevented from participating in the legal proceedings by some people who tried to obstruct her personal statements.

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Jun 12, 2026, 12:31 PM

US Claims Iran-US Conflict Ends; Tehran Committed to No Nuclear Weapons

Tensions in the Middle East seem to be coming to an end. US President Donald Trump claimed on Friday (June 12) that the United States has ended the war with Iran. In a virtual rally, Trump also claimed that Iran will never build a nuclear weapon. According to a report by the American news portal Axios, the US has finally reached an agreement in Iran and it will be implemented in 2 stages, the most important of which is the nuclear material. According to the report, Iran is committed to never building a nuclear weapon. In addition, the de-enrichment of Iran's highly enriched uranium will be under the supervision of UN inspectors in Iran. Promises on Iran's nuclear program will be implemented only when the second phase of the deal is implemented. According to the report, the US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will be lifted and Hormuz will be opened without any tariffs for ships. The first phase of the Iran-US oil-for-aircraft deal will be implemented in the entire West Asia, including the first phase of the ceasefire.

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Jun 12, 2026, 12:27 PM

Telangana Deputy CM Announces Job Appointments and Welfare Measures for Singareni Collieries Company Limited Workers

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka , who also holds the Energy portfolio, said that 335 compassionate appointment letters for Singareni Collieries Company Limited ( SCCL ) workers will be distributed in Mancherial on Saturday, June 13. The Deputy CM also asked officials to resume the Medical Board at the earliest and to conduct its process with utmost transparency and impartiality to ensure a good future for Singareni families. The Medical Board issue had been brought up by the MLAs and ministers of the coal belt region during a recent meeting, and all suggestions made by them regarding workers’ welfare are seriously being considered, Bhatti said. The issue of name changes, which has remained unresolved for decades in Singareni, is also on their radar, and the government is seeking legal advice on the matter, he added. He asked officials to ensure that only truly eligible employees benefit through the Medical Board process, and asked them to implement a foolproof system so that there is no room for any irregularities, manipulations, middlemen, or fraud. The Deputy CM also mentioned that since Congress has come to power in Telangana, 2,657 posts have been filled in SCCL. Out of these, 555 are external posts, and 2,102 are compassionate job appointments. They have also undertaken direct recruitment through an online system, providing jobs to all eligible candidates without any controversies, he added. Congress has also increased the maximum age limit for compassionate appointments from 35 years to 40 years, benefitting up to 200 people till now, he said. An accident insurance facility of Rs 1.25 crore and Rs 10 lakh natural death insurance has been put in place for permanent workers, while an accident insurance of Rs 40 lakh has been provided to contract workers. Bonuses of Rs 5,000 and Rs 5,500 have also been extended to contract workers in 2023-24 and 2024-25, respectively. Meanwhile, Rs 300 crore is being spent annually for the medical services of employees, their parents, and dependent children.

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Jun 12, 2026, 12:23 PM

China Escalates Military Presence Around Taiwan: 14 Aircraft, 9 Vessels Detected

Taipei: Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of 14 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, nine vessels, and four official ships around its territorial waters. Of the 14, 13 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern part Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). In a post on X, the MND said, “14 sorties of PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN vessels, and 4 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) Today, 13 out of 14 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern parts of the ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded.” Earlier on Thursday, Taiwan’s MND detected 11 sorties of PLA aircraft, six naval vessels, and three official ships around itself. Of the 11, nine crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s ADIZ. In a post on X, the MND said, “11 sorties of PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels, and 3 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) Today. 9 out of 11 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern parts of the ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded.” China’s claim over Taiwan is a complex issue rooted in historical, political, and legal arguments. Moreover, Beijing asserts that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China. This viewpoint is embedded in national policy and upheld by domestic laws and international statements. Taiwan, however, maintains a distinct identity and functions independently with its government, military, and economy. Additionally, Taiwan’s status remains a significant point of international debate. This issue tests the principles of sovereignty and self-determination. It also challenges the principle of non-interference in international law, as per the United Service Institution of India. China’s claim to Taiwan originates from the Qing Dynasty’s annexation of the island in 1683 after defeating Ming loyalist Koxinga. (ANI) Also Read: Pakistan accused of withholding activists’ bodies amid escalating PoJK unrest

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Jun 12, 2026, 12:23 PM

Rebel AIADMK MLAs Join Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam After Resignation

Four former MLAs - Maragatham Kumaravel, S Jayakumar, P Sathyabama and Esakki Subbaiah - joined the ruling Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam hours after resigning as AIADMK MLAs. He was among the 25 rebel MLAs who voted in favour of the TVK government during the floor test in the Assembly on May 13. Prabhakar told reporters here that the members have been given seven days to explain.

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Kalinga TV

Jun 12, 2026, 12:16 PM

FIR Registered Against Mamata Banerjee Over Alleged Misleading Speech

Kolkata : An FIR has been registered against former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee at a police station in Siliguri. According to police sources, the FIR was registered at Hare Street, Kolkata Central Division, on 07/06/2026 at 15:45 hrs. The FIR is registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 196(1), Section 351(2) and Section 352. The complainant, Tushar Kanti Das, alleged that on 09/03/2026, the accused delivered a misleading speech intended to provoke a breach of peace, affect public tranquillity, maintain communal harmony, and threaten the democratic structure of the state, in Dharna Mancha at Esplanade (Dharmatala), in front of Metro Channel, Kolkata. The registration of the FIR follows an already turbulent election season in West Bengal, which saw significant political shifts. The complainant, citing the impact of the rhetoric on social harmony, sought police intervention to address what they described as a violation of electoral decorum and constitutional standards. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the investigation is now in its preliminary stages. “We have received the complaint, and a case has been registered in accordance with legal procedure. All aspects of the speech and the context in which it was delivered are being thoroughly examined,” a senior officer said. The development has further fueled the political debate in the state. While opposition parties have welcomed the move as a necessary step to uphold the rule of law and the sanctity of the electoral process, the Trinamool Congress has termed the FIR “politically motivated,” alleging it is a continuation of attempts to target their leadership. As the state navigates the post-election landscape, the police investigation remains active. Further updates are expected as authorities proceed with the collection of evidence and examination of the reported statements. (Source: ANI)

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Jun 12, 2026, 12:16 PM

Former MLA Koppula Mahesh Reddy Detained by Police While Supporting Farmers' Protest

Former Parigi MLA Koppula Mahesh Reddy was taken into preventive custody by Vikarabad police while he was proceeding in his car to Kadlapur village of Pargi mandal, where the village sarpanch, along with the farmers have been on an indefinite hunger strike against the state government’s attempts to setup an industrial park in that area. The police blocked Reddy’s convoy at Rangapur X Roads, and asked him to come along with them in the police vehicle. Reddy expressed his anguish against the police by saying he was only going to his house in Pargi, and if they wanted they could accompany him in his car. The police insisted that Reddy either handover the driving wheel to their personnel, or to come with them in the police vehicle. “Am I a thief? You will see what I can do,” he cautioned the police, who tried their best to convince him that they were only doing it to protect him. “Don’t tell lies. You can ask the police who used to work here before. I never spoke lies,” he argued. After much verbal argument, he was finally taken away in a police vehicle, so that he couldn’t attend the farmers’ protest. Koppula Mahesh Reddy served as the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA from Pargi assembly constituency from 2018 to 2023.

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Aaj Tak

Jun 12, 2026, 12:15 PM

Congress MP Imran Masood Criticizes Central Government's Diesel Purchase Limit Policy

Congress MP from Saharanpur Imran Masood has launched a very explosive and scathing attack on the policies of the central government during media interactions. He has strongly criticized the decision of the government to set a limit of 200 liters on diesel purchase in his statement made on 12 June. Masood has called this policy a move to push the country towards a quota system, which will lead to inflation on the general public due to freight being expensive. He said that the central government has proved to be completely incompetent in preventing black marketing and controlling inflation. On the issue of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK), the Congress MP clearly said that it is a part of Kashmir and is an integral part of us, so the government should take a clear and strong stand to withdraw it. While taking a jibe at the rallies of the Bahujan Samaj Party, he said that the BSP has now been limited. The party has only 250 people, who roam around in every rally, sometimes as divisional in-charge, sometimes as assembly in-charge, sometimes as block in-charge. Masood said that the MP will not be able to take decisions on the transportation of 200 liters of diesel.

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Amar Ujala

Jun 12, 2026, 12:14 PM

UP Minister's AMU Visit Raises Communal Tensions with Nationalist Slogans

Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Horticulture and Agriculture Marketing Dinesh Pratap Singh visited Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and raised slogans of Jai Shri Ram and Har Har Mahadev at AMU's Kennedy Hall.

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Jun 12, 2026, 12:14 PM

US and Iran Nearing Historic Agreement, Ending Threat of World War III

The fire of bloodshed and vengeance, which had reached the seventh heaven, had brought the entire world to the brink of World War III, choking every nation. However, amidst the ongoing conflict, an explosive and shocking news is emerging from the international corridors, which has shaken the global politics. It is being claimed that this devastating war, which has been going on for almost three months, is now nearing its end. After long diplomatic moves behind the scenes, it has become very likely that this Sunday the two superpowers can sign a historic agreement on the table. According to the report of the global news agency'Bloomberg News ', the city of Switzerland has been chosen as the most beautiful place for this agreement between America and Iran.

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Dainik Jagran

Jun 12, 2026, 12:01 PM

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea of Congress Candidate Meenakshi Natarajan in Rajya Sabha Polls

In a setback to Congress Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh Meenakshi Natarajan, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed her plea challenging the Returning Officer's order rejecting her nomination.

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The Financial Express

Jun 12, 2026, 12:00 PM

Silver Prices Surge 0.81% in India Amid Easing Geopolitical Tensions

On 12 June 2026, the price of 1 gm of silver was ₹243, and the price of 1 kg of silver was ₹242,970, reflecting a gain of 0.81% compared to its previous close. Meanwhile, the 10 gm silver rate is at ₹2,430. Silver prices in India are largely influenced by international spot silver rates, US dollar fluctuations, and import duties on silver among other things. Silver prices rebounded sharply from multi-month lows in the previous session, gaining over 6% to settle at $67.3 per troy ounce, respectively, after the US President Donald Trump cancelled planned military strikes on Iran, easing geopolitical tensions. ALSO READ Silver Rate Today 11th June 2026: Silver is down by 0.76%; check prices in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Ahmedabad A weaker US dollar, which retreated from a two-month high of 100.3 to 99.6, also supported bullion prices. On the economic front, U.S. headline PPI rose 6.5% YoY in May, above the 6.4% forecast, while core PPI eased to 4.9% YoY against expectations of 5.4%. Despite mixed data, markets continue to price a 60% chance of a Fed rate hike in December 2026. Today, silver surged sharply amid inflation concerns and tightening policy expectations and the ECB’s rate hike, though a softer dollar and lingering geopolitical risks may limit downside ahead of the University of Michigan consumer sentiment and inflation expectations. ALSO READ Gold plunges 28% from peak: Is it a ‘buy-the-dip’ signal? Experts chart out medium-term strategy

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Jun 12, 2026, 11:57 AM

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi to Enter Uttar Pradesh Politics Ahead of 2027 Assembly Elections

Political parties have started their preparations ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh 2027. In this sequence, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has entered the state politics. He will join the party's program in Bahraich on 14 June 2026. Party spokesperson Shadab Chauhan said that Asaduddin Owaisi is the voice of the poor-majuls, he will expose the policies of the government as well as the Samajwadi Party, which does not stand with Muslims despite having so many MPs and MLAs. Shadab Chauhan said that currently the Samajwadi Party has 111 MLAs and 37 MPs, but Muslims are only used to vote. Today Asaduddin Owaisi is only the voice of Muslims and Majlis. While the BJP has accused Asaduddin Owaisi of polarization. Considering the Muslim population in Uttar Pradesh who now plays a decisive role in many seats in the elections, AIMIM has not stood in many of its candidates in the previous elections. AIMIM has also stood in many of its candidates.

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Jun 12, 2026, 11:56 AM

Indian Equities Rally as Global Risk Sentiment Improves

New Delhi: Domestic equity benchmark indices witnessed a strong rebound on Friday, surging nearly 1.5 per cent each, as global risk sentiment improved sharply following signals of a possible breakthrough in tensions between the United States and Iran. The rally came after US President Donald Trump indicated that Washington and Tehran could finalise a peace agreement as early as this weekend. The optimism was further reinforced by statements from Iranian officials suggesting progress in diplomatic engagement, raising hopes of a de-escalation in the prolonged conflict and easing concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies. Investor sentiment received a significant boost as prospects of a truce triggered a sharp decline in crude oil prices. Brent crude futures fell around 4 per cent to trade below USD 87 per barrel, while WTI crude slipped more than 4 per cent to around USD 83 per barrel. Lower oil prices are viewed positively for India, one of the world’s largest crude importers, as they help reduce inflationary pressures and improve the country’s fiscal outlook. Reflecting the positive sentiment, the Sensex gained more than 1,695 points during the session to touch an intraday high of 75,608.02, while the Nifty crossed the crucial 23,600 mark. The sharp rally helped erase losses recorded in the previous session and added more than Rs 7 lakh crore to the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies, taking the overall valuation close to Rs 460 lakh crore. Sensex ended at 75,527.95, up 1695.40 points or 2.30 per cent while Nifty closed at 23,622.90 up 461.30 points or 1.99 per cent. Global markets also rallied strongly amid the easing geopolitical concerns. Gift Nifty traded about 1.5 per cent higher in early trade, while Asian peers posted robust gains, with South Korea’s market surging nearly 8 per cent and Japan’s Nikkei opening sharply higher. Buying interest remained broad-based across sectors, with all 30 Sensex constituents ending in positive territory. Nifty Realty and Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank emerged as the top sectoral gainers, advancing over 3 per cent each. Among individual stocks, Tata Steel, IndiGo, Larsen & Toubro, Eternal, State Bank of India and Tech Mahindra gained up to 3 per cent. The broader market also participated in the rally, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices rising nearly 2 per cent each, indicating strong investor participation across segments. Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Limited noted “Technically, the Nifty has staged a decisive rebound after defending the crucial 23,000 support zone and reclaiming the key resistance area around 23,500, which coincides with the 20-day EMA. Sustaining above this zone could pave the way for a move towards the 23,800-24,200 band in the near term. On the downside, the 23,100-23,300 region is now expected to act as immediate support in the event of any profit-taking. While the recovery has improved the near-term outlook, we continue to advocate a stock-specific approach with disciplined risk management, favouring banking, financials, and pharma for long positions and selectively identify opportunities across other sectors.” Market analyst Vipin Dixena said the rally was primarily driven by improving global risk appetite, “Indian equities staged a powerful relief rally today, with benchmark indices surging more than 1 per cent. The primary driver of the surge was improved global risk sentiment following signs of easing tensions between the United States and Iran, which led to a sharp decline in crude oil prices.” He noted that banking and financial stocks were among the biggest contributors to the gains, supported by recent liquidity-enhancing measures announced by the Reserve Bank of India. “Infrastructure, capital goods, oil marketing, aviation, cement, and realty stocks also witnessed strong buying interest. The rally was broad-based, with large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks participating, indicating improved market breadth and investor confidence. From a technical perspective, Nifty’s move above 23,500 has strengthened near-term sentiment.” Dixena said. He added, overall the market closed the week on a positive note, with sentiment turning cautiously bullish after recent volatility. (Source: ANI)

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Jun 12, 2026, 11:56 AM

TMC MP Slams Fellow MPs for Alleged Party Defection

TMC MP Saugata Roy said, "Some people are saying that they did not sign, but still their name is being used. A list of signatures is being circulated in the media. It is also not clear yet whether 18, 19 or 20 MPs have signed. The two-thirds majority formula is being discussed, but I am not interested. I just want to say that what they are doing is immoral and wrong." The advertisement said, "All these MPs have won on the Trinamool Congress symbol. Party chief Mamata Banerjee had campaigned for them and the party had given them full support. Suddenly it happened that they are thinking of leaving the party. They are meeting Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and planning to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Such incidents should not happen in politics. All this is happening because of'Operation Lotus." "

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Jun 12, 2026, 11:54 AM

Newly Elected MLA Vishal Lama Takes Charge of Minority Affairs Department with a Dash of Spiritual Significance

Vishal Lama is an MLA from Kalchini constituency. He also holds the charge of Minority Affairs and Madrasa Education Department. He had reached the state secretariat Nabanna for the first time after assuming office. This office is on the first floor of the secretariat. Advertisement Secretariat officials gave a special information to the minister. He said that this is room number 101. Partha Chatterjee used to sit in this room in the previous government. This office was also used by him during his meetings. Vishal Lama became aware after hearing this. He immediately decided to perform religious rituals in the room. According to the officials, Lama clearly said that he would sprinkle Gangajal all over the room first. He would pray to God. Only then he would sit on this chair. Officials said that the minister did so. He first performed pooja with full law and order. Only then he took charge of the office. Advertisement: West Bengal: FIR registered against Mamata Banerjee, accused of making provocative statements during the election. Lama told his first step to the office.

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Jun 12, 2026, 11:54 AM

US Attack on Oil Tanker Off Oman Coast Sparks Anger and Questions in India

There is a lot of anger in India after the death of 3 Indian sailors in a US attack near the coast of Oman adjacent to the Strait of Hormuz. India has summoned the American diplomat twice in 24 hours to express its displeasure over the US action and has informed the US of India's sharp reaction. Meanwhile, geopolitical expert Brahma Chellaney has raised a sharp question. He has said that if the sailors who died were Chinese, would Beijing's reaction have been similar? Brahma Chellaney has written on X that China would have definitely seen these attacks as a direct and lethal provocation from the US and would have turned this incident into a major international crisis. Let us tell you that on June, the US Navy attacked an oil tanker named MT Settebello near the coast of Oman. There were 24 Indian crew members on this ship. 21 of them were rescued, but three Indian sailors were missing. Later the Indian government has confirmed the death of these three sailors.

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The Moscow Times

Jun 12, 2026, 11:53 AM

Russia's VK Tech Group Pays Senior Executives Millions Despite Six Years of Losses

Senior executives at Russian technology group VK received hundreds of millions of rubles in salary and bonus payments even as the company posted losses for a sixth consecutive year, the exiled media outlet Vyorstka reported . VK CEO Vladimir Kiriyenko received approximately 543 million rubles ($7.49 million) between July 2024 and August 2025, according to the report. His average monthly compensation totaled nearly 45 million rubles ($621,000), including about 9 million rubles ($124,000) in salary, with the remainder paid in bonuses. Kiriyenko, who has led VK since 2021 after previously working at telecoms operator Rostelecom, is the son of Sergei Kiriyenko, the Kremlin's first deputy chief of staff and one of the most influential officials overseeing Russia's domestic politics. The payments come as VK, which operates Russia's largest social network VKontakte, the Zen content platform, the RuStore app marketplace and the Max messaging app, remains deeply unprofitable despite receiving substantial state support. The report highlights the close ties between some of Russia's most prominent technology executives and the country's political elite at a time when the government is directing billions of rubles into domestic digital platforms as alternatives to Western services that have exited or been restricted in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine. Comparable compensation was paid to Deputy CEO Stepan Kovalchuk, who oversees VK's media assets, including VKontakte, VK Video, VK Music and Zen. According to Vyorstka, Kovalchuk received roughly 465 million rubles ($6.42 million) over the same period. His average monthly salary exceeded 8.4 million rubles ($115,900), while individual bonus payments reached as much as 190 million rubles ($2.62 million). Kovalchuk is the grandson of Mikhail Kovalchuk, president of the Kurchatov Institute research center and a longtime ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin. VK has reported net losses every year since 2020. The company recorded a net loss of 1.9 billion rubles ($26.2 million) in 2020, followed by losses of 6.5 billion rubles ($89.7 million) in 2021, 32.6 billion rubles ($449.9 million) in 2022 and 34.3 billion rubles ($473.3 million) in 2023. Its net loss widened to a record 94.9 billion rubles ($1.31 billion) in 2024 before narrowing to 24.9 billion rubles ($343.6 million) in 2025. Over the six-year period, VK's cumulative net losses exceeded 195 billion rubles ($2.69 billion). The company has nonetheless remained a key beneficiary of government support. More than 40 billion rubles ($552 million) in state funding was allocated to VK projects in 2025, including financing for the development of the Max messaging platform, according to the report. VK has become an increasingly important part of Russia's efforts to build domestic alternatives to foreign technology services and strengthen state control over the country's digital infrastructure. Read this article in Russian at The Moscow Times' Russian service.

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The Moscow Times

Jun 12, 2026, 11:53 AM

Hyderabad Court Returns Petition Against Meenakshi Natarajan Over Jurisdictional Issues

HYDERABAD: The IV Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Nampally, on Friday returned the petition filed against AICC In-Charge Meenakshi Natarajan and six others over jurisdictional grounds that four respondents in the petition are former or present public representatives. Notably, the Returning Officer in Madhya Pradesh had rejected Meenakshi Natarajan's RS candidature, citing that Meenakshi had not disclosed details regarding this petition in her affidavit. A 47-year-old woman had filed a petition before the court in September 2025, alleging that Kumbham Shiva Kumar Reddy of Narayanpet had sexually assaulted and threatened her. Based on the complaint, the Panjagutta police station in Hyderabad registered a case in 2022, and the Cubbon Park police station in Bengaluru registered a case in 2023. Later, the alleged victim had reportedly contacted Congress leaders such as Meenakshi Natarajan and others, asking them to take action against him. But, they are said not to have taken any action against Shiva Kumar. Followingly, the victim moved to the Nampally court and lodged a private complaint against seven persons, including Meenakshi Natarajan and asked the court to punish them as per law. Based on the details given by respondents' advocates and after verifying the petition on Friday, the court returned the petition. Meanwhile, speaking to the media at the Nampally court, the petitioner alleged that a few persons chased and followed her. "I do not know whether any person wanted to abduct me. A few people recorded videos of me when I was entering the court", she alleged.

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Aaj Tak

Jun 12, 2026, 11:48 AM

Trinamool Congress Crisis: 19 MPs Demand Separate Faction in Lok Sabha

The resentment that started within the party after the defeat of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the West Bengal Assembly elections now seems to be turning into an open rebellion. The biggest political crisis is in front of party supremo Mamata Banerjee after 19 TMC MPs demanded to form a separate faction in the Lok Sabha. Before this, about 60 MLAs became rebels and the Assembly Speaker declared Ritabrata Banerjee as LoP. According to sources, the rebel TMC MPs will meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday to push their demand for a separate faction. If the rebels get enough support, a big decision can be made about the recognition and leadership of the TMC in the Lok Sabha. Let's understand the things that came out of Mamata Banerjee's hands and the whole inside story of this mega rebellion. The fire of rebellion in the TMC did not break out in a day. There is a long story behind this. There is a letter in the name of those MPs, who officially made the first letter to Kakoli Ghosh on 18 May.

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Kalinga TV

Jun 12, 2026, 11:47 AM

Assam Legislative Assembly to Begin Budget Session Amid Passage of Uniform Civil Code Bill

Guwahati : The budget session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly will begin from July 6, according to an official notification from the Assam Legislative Assembly Secretariat. It stated that the Assam Governor, Lakshman Prasad Acharya, passed the order under Clause (1) of Article 174 of the Constitution, which allows the Governor to summon the House. The notification stated that the budget session will begin at 9:30 A.M. on July 6 at the Assembly Chamber in Dispur. Earlier, the Assam Assembly on May 27 passed a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill after a marathon debate between the BJP-led NDA and the opposition parties. The bill seeks to establish a single civil legal framework to govern marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships irrespective of religion. With this, Assam has become the first state in the Northeast and the third Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled state in the country to pass such legislation, after Uttarakhand and Gujarat. Though Goa also has common civil law since the Portuguese colonial rule. The bill prohibits polygamy, while setting a standardised legal age of 21 years for grooms and 18 years for brides. It proposes mandatory registration of marriages and live-in relationships, while setting defined timelines and penalties for non-compliance. “The legislation safeguards cultural diversity by granting full freedom of ritual, allowing marriages to be solemnised through any existing religious ceremony or custom, including Vedic Bibah, Ahom Chaklong, Saptapadi, Ashirvad, Nikah, Holy Union, Anand Karaj,” an official statement read. The UCC Bill was introduced on May 25 in the state assembly, proposing a ban on polygamy and making registration of live-in relationships compulsory. State Cabinet Minister Atul Bora introduced the Uniform Civil Code Assam Bill 2026 in the Assembly on behalf of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The BJP had promised to bring in the UCC in Assam in its manifesto ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. The state Cabinet had approved the Bill in its first meeting held on the 13th of this month. (Source: ANI)

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The Moscow Times

Jun 12, 2026, 11:45 AM

Armenian PM Congratulates Russian President Amid Escalating Tensions

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Friday congratulated President Vladimir Putin on Russia Day amid escalating tensions between the two countries. In a message published on the Prime Minister’s website, Pashinyan focused on concepts such as “independence, sovereignty and state interests” amid Russia’s economic pressure campaign on Armenia over its pursuit of closer ties with the European Union. “This significant holiday embodies the responsibility of Russian citizens for the future of their country, as well as the aspiration of the friendly Russian people toward independently choosing their state’s path of development,” Pashinyan wrote. So far, the leaders of Belarus, North Korea, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Oman have also congratulated Putin on Russia Day. Russian-Armenian relations have been deteriorating since the South Caucasus nation adopted a 2025 law initiating its EU accession process. On Sunday, Pashinyan’s ruling party won the widely observed parliamentary elections seen as a barometer of his pivot toward the West. Russia accused the West of interference, while the EU welcomed the results. Putin, who congratulated Pashinyan on his 51st birthday on June 1, did not congratulate the Armenian leader on his party’s victory in the June 7 elections. Russia has rolled out a series of import bans on a variety of Armenian goods in the run-up to the vote. A sweeping ban on the import of most Armenian food, seeds, flowers, wood and fertilizer takes effect on Friday. Moscow claims its import restrictions against Armenia are based on health and safety concerns. In 2024, Armenia froze its participation in a Russian-led regional security bloc after accusing Moscow’s peacekeeping forces of failing to deter Azerbaijan’s military offensive in which Baku regained control of the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region in 2023.

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The Financial Express

Jun 12, 2026, 11:45 AM

Gold Prices in India Rise Amid Ongoing Tensions; Experts Expect Range-Bound Movement

On 12 June 2026, the price of 24K gold at ₹150,060 per 10 grams, reflecting a gain of ₹790 compared to its previous close. Meanwhile, 22K gold is at ₹137,555 per 10 grams. Gold prices in India are largely influenced by international spot gold rates, US dollar fluctuations, and import duties on Gold among other things. Gold prices in India continue to remain higher than in Dubai. On 12 June 2026 the price of 24K gold in India is at ₹150,060 per 10 grams, while in Dubai it is ₹132,361, reflecting a difference of ₹17,700 or 13.37%. Similarly, 22K and 18K gold prices in India were also about 13.37% costlier compared to the price of gold in Dubai , not accounting for fees, duties, and taxes. Gold prices are trending sideways as elevated energy prices continue to fuel inflationary concerns. The asset also faced pressure from a strong dollar . A firm dollar makes precious metals like gold more expensive for other currency holders, thereby denting demand. Oil prices slipped 2% as media reports suggest that Washington and Tehran could strike a final agreement this week. However, uncertainties over the prolonged West Asia conflict continue to spur expectations of rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve . ALSO READ Gold plunges 28% from peak: Is it a ‘buy-the-dip’ signal? Experts chart out medium-term strategy While gold rebounded from its recent six-month lows, the yellow metal has plummeted nearly 20% since the beginning of the tensions in the Middle East. Analysts suggest gold prices to remain range-bound in the near term as markets continue to monitor developments in the US-Iran conflict. Stronger than expected US Producer price data for May has reinforced expectations of tighter monetary policy by Fed. “ MCX Gold August futures may correct to Rs. 148,800 per 10 gm as the tone is slightly weak in the global markets,” said Jigar Trivedi, Senior Research Analyst at IndusInd Securities. Retail investors are advised to track not just domestic rates but also international trends before making buying decisions. ALSO READ Silver Rate Today 11th June 2026: Silver is down by 0.76%; check prices in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Ahmedabad

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