Chennai faced fresh power outages after strong winds and rain on Thursday, affecting many areas. Residents protested in Sembakkam, blocking roads. Officials cited fallen trees and hoardings as causes.
Home minister Amit Shah stressed effective crime control through scientific investigation, time-bound prosecution, and integrated criminal justice system using technology at the 26th All India Fingerprint Conference.
Delhi forest department fines DCM Limited Rs 15.3 lakh for illegal felling of three trees and damage to 67 others. Company ordered to plant 50 saplings and carry out soil treatment.
A PSPCL employee in Ludhiana was attacked by a drunken mob after refusing to verify electricity restoration, resulting in a fractured nose. Police filed a case after 10 days.
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Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya predicts BJP victory in 2027 UP polls, dismisses SP defection rumors, defends Ram temple donations, and criticizes Akhilesh Yadav as anti-Ram.
Samajwadi Party MPs led by Anand Bhadauriya filed a complaint against a news group for a social media reel alleging 27 MPs were ready to defect, calling it defamatory.
Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak emphasized coordinated efforts and public participation to eradicate TB, highlighting UP's progress under PM TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and RCH programmes during a virtual review meeting.
Uttar Pradesh Congress workers marked Rahul Gandhi's birthday with Rudrabhishek, cake-cutting, and community outreach in Lucknow, led by state chief Ajay Rai.
Delhi's heat index hit 42.5°C on Friday. IMD forecasts max temps 37-39°C, yellow alert for rain. AQI at 142, slight improvement.
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Frequent defections by politicians undermine democratic trust and stability, highlighting the need for stronger anti-defection laws and ethical governance.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized CM Yogi Adityanath's visit to Ram Temple in Ayodhya, questioning attempts to influence the SIT probe into donation irregularities.
A former Punjab Police officer and two associates were arrested for conspiring to extort Rs 10 crore from a Delhi-based defence entrepreneur via death threats on a messaging app.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated 245 development projects worth Rs 290 crore in Ayodhya, including a Ramayan Wax Museum, and highlighted the city's transformation.
UK PM Keir Starmer faces largest cabinet rebellion as Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander reportedly tells him to plan departure, sparking leadership crisis.
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The SIT probing Ram Temple donation irregularities has examined 24 individuals, reconstructed fund flow from donation boxes to bank deposits, and scanned CCTV footage and financial records.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath visited Gonda and approved over 1,000 development projects worth Rs 4,900 crore, including road repairs, bridges, and religious site connectivity.
Supreme Court proposes statutory fund for young first-generation lawyers and better infrastructure for women in courts, citing financial and infrastructural challenges.
The Department of Homeland Security argues in court that the $100,000 H-1B visa fee is not a tax, urging the First Circuit to reverse a judge's decision striking it down.
A fast track court in Barabanki acquitted two men in a 13-year-old narcotics case, citing serious inconsistencies and procedural lapses in police investigation, including missing seizure date and NDPS Act violations.
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Lucknow cyber crime police froze ₹9 lakh after an elderly businessman reported a ₹15 lakh cyber fraud. The victim's quick action helped trace the suspect.
A 30-year-old tile worker was allegedly beheaded with a sword in Sant Kabir Nagar over a dispute that began at a wedding. Three accused have been booked.
UP vigilance team arrested mining officer Sanjay Pratap and Lakhan Singh for accepting a ₹24,000 bribe in Farrukhabad. The arrest followed a complaint about bribery for soil excavation permissions.
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A roundup of reader opinions and letters to the editor published in Deccan Herald on June 20, 2026, covering diverse topics from politics to social issues.
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Uttar Pradesh government distributes child-friendly learning materials in Bal Vatikas, including guides, workbooks, and progress cards, aligned with NEP 2020.
IAS officer Ram Kumar Singh, arrested in the Rs 79.4 crore Panchkula MC scam, was remanded in police custody by a special CBI court. CBI cited missing phone data and potential witness influence.
BSP chief Mayawati rejects allegations of seeking financial aid from candidates, calling them a conspiracy by opposition. She asserts party funds are lawful and used for electoral success.
A 40-year-old labourer died from an electric shock near a streetlight in Aerocity, Mohali. Residents protested, blaming authorities for negligence and demanding a safety audit.
Two pilgrims died and four were injured in a landslide on Pavagadh hill route near Maachi village. Heavy rainfall triggered the incident early Friday. Rescue operations were conducted, and vehicular movement is suspended.
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A 23-year-old civil engineer was arrested for stealing SIM cards from passengers' phones at Pune railway station to access bank accounts and obtain online loans.
