President Murmu accepted Ravneet Singh Bittu's resignation as Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, effective immediately, after his Rajya Sabha tenure ended. Bittu, a former Congress MP who joined BJP, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve.
Ravneet Singh Bittu resigned as Union Minister of State for Railways after his Rajya Sabha tenure ended on June 21. The former three-time Congress MP, who joined BJP in 2024, stepped down as the BJP focuses on the 2027 Punjab Legislative Assembly elections.
Gitanjali Angmo defended her husband Sonam Wangchuk's decision to end his 26-day hunger strike against the NEET paper leak, urging compassion from critics. Wangchuk concluded his fast after negotiations with Union ministers, while the Cockroach Janata Party vowed to continue nationwide protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
A Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) delegation will meet Union ministers on Friday, following recent clashes between CJP supporters and Delhi Police. The party has called for a nationwide protest against alleged police brutality and is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities.
Union ministers JP Nadda and Dr Jitendra Singh visited activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram to inquire about his health. This followed a Delhi High Court order for his immediate transfer from Safdarjung Hospital due to his prolonged hunger strike over the alleged NEET paper leak, with protests continuing.
A delegation from the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) met Union minister JP Nadda in New Delhi, demanding accountability for the NEET-UG paper leak, including Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and compensation for affected families. Protests continued, with police using force as demonstrators marched towards Parliament.
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje alleges Karnataka is using permanent residence certificates to regularize illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, compromising national security and electoral integrity. She urged Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene.
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu labeled actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh an 'impostor' and denied government involvement in the removal of Dosanjh's film 'Satluj' from Zee5. Bittu claimed Dosanjh removed the film himself after making money and criticized his film choices.
The Telangana High Court granted regular bail to Bandi Bhagirath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a POCSO case. He was arrested in May for alleged sexual harassment of a minor and ordered to furnish a Rs 1 lakh bond.
Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri addressed concerns about ethanol-blended fuel, calling them a "misinterpretation" and stating that automobile manufacturers report no issues with E20 petrol. Meanwhile, minister Nitin Gadkari promoted hydrogen-powered mobility, highlighting his personal use of hydrogen vehicles and upcoming hydrogen trucks and buses.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy alleges the Karnataka government is using the forest department to claim 430 acres of HMT land, obstructing a revival package. He calls it interference with judicial proceedings and vows to challenge the order.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri addressed social media misinformation about ethanol-blended fuel, welcoming constructive criticism but rejecting rumors about pests or engine damage. He highlighted ethanol's century-long history and past Indian government initiatives, while ARAI data shows a 2-6% drop in fuel consumption with E20 compared to E10.
Over 100 prominent Indian and Pakistani figures, including former chief ministers and diplomats, have jointly appealed to PMs Modi and Sharif to revive bilateral dialogue and restore normal ties, stressing sustained engagement as the only viable path to resolving differences.
Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary defends receiving a Rs 99 lakh subsidy for his cucumber farm in Rajasthan, citing application in 2018 (pre-ministry) and adherence to all rules.
Union Minister Bhagirath Choudhary denies wrongdoing in receiving a nearly Rs 1 crore subsidy from his own ministry for farming, citing transparency. Opposition leaders Ashok Gehlot and Pawan Khera accuse the BJP of corruption and conflict of interest.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday wish for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on X received a community note, days after a NEET retest necessitated by a question paper leak, which had caused widespread public furore.
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian has resigned, fueling speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle. His Rajya Sabha term ended without renomination, and President Murmu accepted his resignation. PM Modi's meeting with the President further fueled these discussions.
Union Minister of State George Kurian has resigned from the council of ministers after his Rajya Sabha term concluded and the BJP chose not to renominate him. President Droupadi Murmu accepted his resignation, effective immediately. Kurian also served as Minister of State in the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata, emphasizing "Yoga for Healthy Ageing." Thousands participated nationwide, with Union ministers and chief ministers joining events in various cities, highlighting yoga's role in physical and mental well-being.
India's Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri suggested petrol and diesel prices may decrease as cheaper crude oil arrives. He defended current prices, noting limited increases despite global volatility and government excise duty cuts, while OMCs face daily losses.
India and the US have finalized the framework of a trade agreement, but its implementation is stalled by New Delhi's need to secure a competitive tariff advantage over rival nations, according to Union Minister Piyush Goyal. The key hurdle is ensuring Indian exports face lower duties than those from competing countries.
Bageerath, son of Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, received interim bail until June 25 from a Hyderabad court. Arrested in a POCSO Act case involving a 17-year-old girl, he sought bail to attend BBA exams. The case involves allegations of sexual harassment and counter-claims of extortion.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Deshmukh met Union minister Pratap Jadhav of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in New Delhi, intensifying speculation about potential defections. Deshmukh had skipped a party meeting called by Uddhav Thackeray, claiming technical issues for online attendance.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), urged supporters to remain peaceful after being attacked during a protest in Jaipur. He stated the assault was a sign of fear and cowardice, asserting the movement for Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation would continue.
