Aanya Bhardwaj

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West Bengal Political Row: Ritabrata Banerjee Seeks Floor Test, Says 'We Have the Numbers'

TMC) intensified after expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee backed demands for a floor test in the West Bengal Assembly, claiming it would settle competing claims over legislative support. Banerjee asserted that his faction has the numbers and said a floor test would bring clarity to the state's evolving political situation.

Jun 17, 2026

OMC under-recoveries shrink sharply as crude oil prices tumble on US-Iran peace deal

Centre hikes fuel export levies; diesel duty at Rs 14/litre, ATF at Rs 12.5/litre

The special additional excise duty (SAED) on diesel exports has been raised to Rs 14 per litre from Rs 13.5 per litre, and on ATF exports to Rs 12.5 per litre from Rs 9.5 per litre

Jun 16, 2026

Govt Clarifies No Plan To Monetise Gold Held By Temples

Gold, silver prices jump up to 3 pc despite easing West Asia tensions

The gains came even as geopolitical tensions eased after US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran had reached a peace agreement and that the deal is expected to be formally signed on June 19.

Jun 15, 2026

Ram Temple Donation Controversy: Plea Seeks FIR and Supreme Court-Monitored Investigation

The representation argues that the issue affects the faith of millions of devotees and raises concerns over the absence of a formal criminal investigation despite the formation of an SIT. The controversy escalated after Akhilesh Yadav alleged that crores of rupees from temple donations had gone missing.

Jun 15, 2026

Bengaluru-Chennai expressway to boost connectivity to key industrial, logistics hubs: FM Sitharaman

The expressway will connect key industrial and logistics centres, including Hoskote, Malur, Bangarpet, Narasapura Industrial Area, and Aerospace and Defence Parks, while improving access to the proposed Multimodal Logistics Park at Dobbaspet.

Jun 14, 2026

26-Year-Old Indian-Origin Man Fatally Stabbed in London's Southall; Seven Arrested, Murder Probe Underway

A 26-year-old Indian-origin man, Gurbhej Singh, was fatally stabbed in Southall, west London, during a late-night attack outside a shop. Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation and arrested seven men, though six were later released.

Jun 14, 2026

Chaotic Scenes in New York City as Crowds Flood Streets After Knicks' Historic NBA Title Win

The New York Knicks' first NBA championship since 1973 sparked massive celebrations across New York City after their Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs. However, the festivities turned chaotic in some areas as crowds flooded streets, climbed structures, and damaged property.

Jun 14, 2026

3 Indian sailors, initially missing, confirmed dead in US attack on vessel off Oman

The tanker, carrying 28 crew members, including 24 Indians, came under attack in the Gulf of Oman after the US alleged that the vessel had failed to comply with prescribed instructions. Earlier, 21 Indian sailors were rescued while three were reported missing before their deaths were confirmed.

Jun 11, 2026

Raghav Chadha performs special pooja as PM Modi becomes India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister

Marking the milestone with a special pooja in Delhi, Chadha described the achievement as historic and praised Modi for winning the trust of voters in three consecutive general elections.

Jun 11, 2026

US House passes $70 billion Trump's border protection bill

US House Passes $70 Billion Border Security Bill, Hands Trump Major Immigration Victory

The bill funds ICE and CBP for three years to boost border security and immigration enforcement. While Republicans praised it as vital for national security, Democrats criticised it for expanding enforcement powers without sufficient oversight. The legislation now awaits Trump's signature.

Jun 10, 2026

US legal issues behind us, focus now on accelerating next phase of growth: Gautam Adani

Adani Energy Solutions signs pact to buy IntelliSmart in Rs 3,050 crore deal

IntelliSmart operates more than 2.2 crore smart meters, and the deal is expected to strengthen AESL's scale, efficiency, and role in modernising India's power distribution sector, subject to regulatory approvals.

Jun 9, 2026

Sukhendu Sekhar Roy resigns from TMC and Rajya Sabha, cites corruption and governance failures

Sukhendu Sekhar Roy was among the Trinamool Congress's most senior parliamentary leaders and one of its longest-serving members in the Rajya Sabha. His resignation is significant because it comes shortly after the party's electoral setback in West Bengal and could signal deeper unrest within the TMC's ranks.

Jun 8, 2026

Delhi HC issues notice on PIL alleging irregularities in CBSE's On-Screen Marking system

Delhi HC seeks Centre, CBSE response on OSM irregularities plea; Board defends evaluation system

The petition claims students faced issues such as blurred scans, missing pages, mismatched answer books, incomplete uploads and unexpectedly low marks, and seeks reopening of the verification portal, manual rechecking in disputed cases and an independent inquiry into the digital evaluation process.

Jun 8, 2026

India stays world's fastest-growing economy recording 6.4 pc rise despite Iran war fallout

Economic reforms boost India's global standing: Govt

India's business environment has improved significantly over the past 12 years due to reforms aimed at reducing compliance burdens and promoting ease of doing business, according to a government factsheet.

Jun 7, 2026

'Trust PM Modi, trust govt': June 21 NEET-UG 2026 will be error-free, says Dharmendra Pradhan

'Ignore rumours': NTA vows fair NEET-UG 2026 re-test on June 21

Reaffirming its commitment to a fair and secure examination process, the NTA said it is working with cyber-crime and law-enforcement authorities to identify and take action against those spreading misinformation. The agency advised candidates to rely only on official NTA communications and focus on their preparation.

Jun 7, 2026

Grokipedia beta version to launch in 2 months: Elon Musk

Elon Musk flags India's falling birth rate as fertility drops below replacement level

Elon Musk has highlighted India's declining birth rate, noting that the country's fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman needed to maintain population stability. Responding to data shared on X, Musk pointed out that India's fertility rate has dropped to 1.9

Jun 7, 2026

Mauritius limits entry of foreigners following Ebola outbreak

Authorities have also introduced enhanced screening and risk assessments at ports of entry, with symptomatic travellers to be isolated and medically evaluated. Citing concerns over the outbreak, the government has requested the postponement of the 18th US-Africa Business Summit scheduled to be held in Mauritius in July.

Jun 6, 2026

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Articles by Aanya Bhardwaj

West Bengal Political Row: Ritabrata Banerjee Seeks Floor Test, Says 'We Have the Numbers'

Centre hikes fuel export levies; diesel duty at Rs 14/litre, ATF at Rs 12.5/litre

Gold, silver prices jump up to 3 pc despite easing West Asia tensions

Ram Temple Donation Controversy: Plea Seeks FIR and Supreme Court-Monitored Investigation

Bengaluru-Chennai expressway to boost connectivity to key industrial, logistics hubs: FM Sitharaman

26-Year-Old Indian-Origin Man Fatally Stabbed in London's Southall; Seven Arrested, Murder Probe Underway

Chaotic Scenes in New York City as Crowds Flood Streets After Knicks' Historic NBA Title Win

3 Indian sailors, initially missing, confirmed dead in US attack on vessel off Oman

Raghav Chadha performs special pooja as PM Modi becomes India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister

US House Passes $70 Billion Border Security Bill, Hands Trump Major Immigration Victory

Adani Energy Solutions signs pact to buy IntelliSmart in Rs 3,050 crore deal

Sukhendu Sekhar Roy resigns from TMC and Rajya Sabha, cites corruption and governance failures

Delhi HC seeks Centre, CBSE response on OSM irregularities plea; Board defends evaluation system

Economic reforms boost India's global standing: Govt

'Ignore rumours': NTA vows fair NEET-UG 2026 re-test on June 21

Elon Musk flags India's falling birth rate as fertility drops below replacement level

Mauritius limits entry of foreigners following Ebola outbreak

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'