राज्य
29-Jun-2026
Uddhav Sparks Political Storm Calls BJP Babar Janata Party Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has demanded that six Members of Parliament who left his party and joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena should be disqualified. He said that if the rule of law exists in the country these MPs should lose their membership because they changed sides for personal benefit and not for public development. Uddhav also raised the issue of alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple. He strongly criticized the BJP and called it Babar Janata Party. He said Babur destroyed the Ram Temple in the past while the BJP is now looting the newly built temple. The BJP has not yet responded to his remarks. West Bengal Government May Table UCC Bill Today The BJP government in West Bengal is likely to present the Uniform Civil Code or UCC Bill in the State Assembly today. Before the Assembly election the BJP had promised to bring the law within six months of forming the government. The new government was formed on May 9. The proposed bill aims to replace religion-based personal laws with one common civil law for all citizens. It will cover matters such as marriage divorce inheritance property distribution and adoption. Supporters say the law will ensure equal rights for everyone while critics believe it may affect the religious and cultural practices of different communities. Tejashwi Vacates Rabri Residence Family May Shift to Polo Road Tejashwi Yadav has vacated the Rabri residence at 10 Circular Road in Patna along with his family. Monday was the last day to leave the government bungalow after receiving an official notice. The next residence of the Lalu family has not been officially confirmed yet. However reports suggest that Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi may temporarily shift to the government bungalow at 1 Polo Road. The move comes after the deadline to vacate the current residence expired. Officials are expected to complete the formal process after the bungalow is handed over. The political development has drawn attention in Bihar while the family has not yet made any official statement about their permanent new home. SC Declines Urgent Hearing in Ram Temple Donation Theft Case The Supreme Court has refused an urgent hearing in the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case. A lawyer requested a CBI investigation but the court asked why the matter needed immediate hearing and said it could be taken up after the court vacation. Meanwhile Ayodhya Police visited banks to examine the accounts of eight accused persons. Investigators are checking financial transactions to trace the stolen donation money. The accused will be produced before a local court today where the police will seek their custody for further questioning. The investigation into the alleged theft is continuing. Five Family Members Killed in Maharashtra Expressway Crash A tragic road accident on the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra claimed the lives of five members of the same family. The crash happened on Sunday afternoon near Dhamangaon Railway in Amravati district. According to police the speeding car crashed into a truck parked on the roadside. The family from Chandrapur was travelling to Akola to attend a function. Those killed include the car driver his parents his wife his daughter-in-law and his 10-year-old granddaughter. Police have registered the case and started an investigation to find out the exact cause of the accident. US and Iran Agree to Pause Attacks Qatar Talks Tomorrow The United States and Iran have agreed to stop military attacks on each other for now. The two countries had exchanged strikes over the last three days raising fears of a bigger conflict in the Middle East. Officials say both sides are ready to continue diplomatic talks instead of fighting. Another round of negotiations will take place in Qatar tomorrow. Meanwhile ships will continue to pass through the Strait of Hormuz one of the worlds most important oil routes. The decision has eased concerns about global oil supplies and regional security. The world is now watching the Qatar talks closely. Pakistan Claims Strikes on Militant Bases Inside Afghanistan Pakistan says it has carried out military strikes on three militant bases inside Afghanistan. According to the Pakistani military security forces first launched a ground operation in the Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They then carried out cross-border attacks on three suspected militant hideouts in Afghanistan. Pakistan claims that 29 militants including a commander of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan or TTP were killed. The operation came just one day after a militant attack in Karachi. Afghan authorities have not yet confirmed Pakistans claims. The incident may increase tensions between the two neighboring countries. The situation is being closely monitored. Sensex Falls 200 Points Auto and IT Stocks Under Pressure Indian stock markets opened lower on Monday with the Sensex falling nearly 200 points to trade around 76900. The Nifty also slipped about 50 points and was trading near the 24000 mark. Selling pressure was seen mainly in auto IT and metal stocks pulling the markets down. Investors remained cautious as weakness continued across several major sectors. Market experts say global trends and profit booking may have affected investor sentiment. Trading is expected to remain volatile as investors closely watch domestic and international market developments throughout the day. Ireland Beat India 2-0 End 16-Series Winning Run Paragraph: India suffered a narrow one-run defeat against Ireland in the second T20 match in Belfast as Ireland completed a 2-0 series clean sweep. The loss ended Indias remarkable run of 16 consecutive T20 series victories. Captain Shreyas Iyer became only the second Indian captain to lose his first two T20 matches in charge after Rishabh Pant. Meanwhile opener Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a duck for the sixth time in T20 internationals. Floods Wash Away 300-Metre Iron Bridge in Assam Heavy rainfall has created flood-like conditions in the northeastern states of Assam Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. In Assams Dhemaji district a 300-metre-long iron bridge over the Kemi River was washed away after the river overflowed because of continuous rain. The bridge was an important road link and its collapse has cut off transport between Jonai Sadar and nearby villages. In Arunachal Pradesh three people lost their lives in separate rain and landslide incidents. In Sikkim a Bailey bridge over the Phi Khola River was also swept away by strong floodwaters. Rescue and emergency teams have been deployed and authorities are closely monitoring the situation. People living in low-lying areas have been asked to stay alert as more heavy rain is expected.
