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Jammu & Kashmir government staffer dismissed over terror links

Times of India - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:54
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has dismissed Mohammad Shafi Malik, a Power Development Department inspector, for alleged terror links. Malik is the ninth government employee terminated this year and faces charges including murder and attempt to murder. This action is part of an ongoing crackdown on terror infrastructure within government institutions.
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Maharashtra govt seeks to get mining rights for six iron ore mines in Gadchiroli

Hindu - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:52
Over 40 mineral blocks in the State are ready for auction, and the process for 14 of the 34 has already started
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Omar Abdullah cabinet expansion delay stirs NC rumblings, BJP taunts

Times of India - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:48
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah faces internal pressure from his National Conference party to expand his cabinet, with some members expressing concerns about the performance of current ministers. Opposition BJP claims the delay is due to fear of the NC government collapsing if more berths are filled, a notion the NC dismisses as a bluff.
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W.B. Assembly session begins with Governor address, Budget on June 22

Hindu - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:47
Governor Ravi in his 20-page address, commended the State government’s decision to strengthen border infrastructure and provide land to the BSF for erecting barbed-wire fencing along the W.B.- Bangladesh border
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U.P. CM Adityanath accuses SP and Congress of nepotism, corruption

Hindu - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:41
He was speaking during a public gathering in Unnao where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 101 development projects valued at over ₹570 crores
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Meeting with government Secretaries: Pinarayi accuses Governor of violating constitutional conventions

Hindu - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:40
The Chief Secretary has written to Lok Bhavan expressing the government’s dissatisfaction with the holding of such a meeting, says Chief Minister's Office
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S.D. Sanjay appointed Bihar’s new Advocate General

Hindu - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:35
S.D. Sanjay is currently ASG of India representing union government in the Supreme Court
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Guntur railway station subway to remain closed till June 30 for seepage mitigation works

Hindu - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:31
Officials to take up expansion of the existing sump and allied infrastructure works designed to improve drainage and prevent water accumulation in the subway, particularly during the monsoon
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Jagan promises greater role for party cadre when YSRCP comes to power in A.P.

Hindu - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:29
Public dissatisfaction with the ruling coalition government is steadily increasing, says the YSRCP president
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Muslim Youth League urges Education Minister not to change stance on PM SHRI

Hindu - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:29
MYL Malappuram constituency committee organises a protest programme
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A.P. govt. eyeing ₹20,000-crore investment in rare earth mineral processing sector, says Minister

Hindu - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:27
With 13 tonnes of gold reserves, Jonnagiri project in Anantapur district will soon enter the commercial production phase, says Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra
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'We will not accept if ...' - Iran Supreme leader's first reaction on deal with US

Times of India - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:26
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei authorized a memorandum of understanding with the US, despite personal reservations. He granted approval after receiving assurances that Iran's rights and the "Resistance Front" would be protected. The agreement, signed by both presidents, aims to end hostilities and pave the way for further negotiations.
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‘Diesel shortage’ is hurting farmers, aqua sector and auto drivers in A.P., alleges YSRCP

Hindu - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:25
The diesel shortage is forcing farmers and transport operators to spend hours in queues at fuel stations, says Nagi Reddy
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Govt. will ensure remunerative prices for tobacco farmers in A.P., says Minister

Hindu - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:21
The Chief Minister has advised companies to procure tobacco at a minimum price of ₹200 per kg, says Gottipati Ravi Kumar
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Youth missing case: court orders preserving of CCTV footages of Krishnalanka police station

Hindu - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:15
The court also directs production of Call Data Records of the mobile phones of the victim and his mother
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Union Minister calls for village-level crop planning to boost farmers' income in A.P.

Hindu - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:13
Committees comprising progressive farmers, scientists, agriculture and horticulture officials will be formed at the village level to prepare scientific crop plans, says Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar
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