Leader of Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the BJP government in Odisha over the alleged manhandling and arrest of Tikiri Gram Panchayat Sarpanch Chameli Ojha, accusing it of employing “repressive tactics” to silence elected representatives who raise public issues.
Odisha’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll has entered its final phase, with enumeration forms reaching a record 98.65 per cent of the state’s electorate, reflecting significant progress in the drive to ensure an accurate and updated voter database.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday dedicated and laid the foundation stone for 341 development projects worth over Rs 295 crore in Janjgir-Champa district, aiming to strengthen infrastructure and improve public services across the region.
The fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon have further complicated the situation, with Iran accusing the US of lacking the will to fulfill its commitments.
Dissidence rocks the Opposition AIADMK yet again with senior leader C. Ve. Shanmugam, who led the previous revolt, accusing party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) of dynastic politics by promoting his son as the heir apparent and allowing his family to maintain an iron grip over the organisation.
After several days of relatively mild June weather, Delhi is set to witness a gradual rise in temperatures over the coming week, though intermittent thunderstorms and light rain are expected to provide brief relief from the heat, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Speaking to a packed audience of students, Radhika also highlighted India’s rise on the global stage and the growing prominence of Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medicine science.
The incident occurred in the Hetampur-Dholpur section of the Jhansi Division under North Central Railway.
Director General of Police J&K Nalin Prabhat on Sunday chaired a high-level security review meeting in Srinagar and directed officers to maintain maximum vigilance, intensify anti-terror operations and strengthen surveillance measures to ensure smooth, safe and peaceful conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026.
Stating that the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of the Indian economy and provide employment to crores of families across the country, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav said on Sunday that the state government is continuously encouraging the establishment of employment-oriented industries in Madhya Pradesh.
