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Ritabrata Banerjee, once a young CPM leader, got expelled from Trinamool Congress on Monday for "anti-party activities." He had joined Trinamool after a CPM scandal. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said Banerjee and another MLA complained about forged signatures. Banerjee's political journey showed a quick rise and fall.
Jammu and Kashmir's anti-drug drive, started April 11, got over 1,000 arrests in 51 days. The campaign has seen 923 FIRs and 55 traffickers detained. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said, "This people's movement has connected every heart." Many driving licenses were cancelled, weakening terror networks.
Christianity and Hinduism must work together to deal with Islamic radicalism in India. Many Christians globally face persecution, with groups like ISIS and Boko Haram targeting them. India also faces decades of terrorism linked to radical Islamist groups. The article suggests, "Christianity and Hinduism must find common ground."
Expelled MLAs Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee are fighting the TMC over a forged signature row. They say their signatures were used without consent for a letter nominating Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as Leader of Opposition. The party expelled them for "anti-party activities." West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari said, "Trinamool stole its own MLAs' signatures."
Supreme Court refused to order a NEET-UG retest in computer-based mode, citing practical difficulties. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said he will return June 6 to protest for Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. West Bengal's cabinet expanded with 35 MLAs taking oath. Delhi High Court recognised the 'right to be forgotten'.
Hungary's PM Péter Magyar will amend the Constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok. Magyar said the president refused to resign, and he will instruct lawmakers to begin "necessary procedures" to remove him. This move aims to eliminate officials appointed under former PM Viktor Orbán.
Police raided SAD leader Bikram Majithia's homes on Monday after alleging a "jailbreak" attempt. A 60-strong mob, allegedly led by Majithia, stormed a police station to free an arrested man. The SAD called it political harassment. Police said they got the suspect back, but the mob created a ruckus.
Over 100 minors got arrested for alleged involvement with armed groups in Manipur. Data showed 114 minors booked under UAPA between May 2023 and April this year. Many said they took up arms "to defend their villages." Prolonged exposure to weapons led them to pick up guns.
Jammu Police and military intelligence foiled Pakistan-backed cyber-espionage attempts. A 23-year-old was arrested for sharing defence photos with an ISI operative. Many youth were targeted, with one rescued from blackmail. Security agencies are tightening digital monitoring, urging citizens to "refrain from interacting with unverified entities online."
Nepal's PM Balendra Shah will raise the Lipulekh Pass dispute with the UK. India announced the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh, sparking Nepal's strong dissatisfaction. Nepal said, "the Lipulekh region is an integral part of Kathmandu-Nepali territory." India maintains its position is consistent, noting the Yatra has used the pass since 1954.
TMC faces a split as 22 MLAs, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, reportedly plan to break away. Discontent over leadership and a forged signature case fuels the rift. TMC MLA Sandipan Saha said, "Submitting the signatures of those who weren't there, this is a huge blunder."
Two Trinamool Congress MLAs were suspended on Monday for anti-party activities. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said they "filed complaints of signature forgery" on a party letter. The party noted their absence from meetings and "activities prejudicial to the interests of AITC." This follows a controversy over alleged forged signatures for the Leader of Opposition nomination.