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Jun 15, 2026 07:53 PM IST

Are Trinamool rebel MPs at risk of disqualification? Legal opinions split

Manoj C G and Damini Nath in New Delhi are reporting that the anti-defection law protects a breakaway legislature party with two-thirds support, but the question is whether this applies when the original party remains intact. TMC rebel MPs cite the Goa verdict, where a merger of two-thirds of the legislature party was upheld, while critics argue the law requires a merger of the original political party. The fate of the TMC rebels lies with the Speaker, but the decision can be challenged in court.

Their deep dive news report is coming up on indianexpress.com in just a bit.

Jun 15, 2026 07:48 PM IST

Yogesh Sanap from Pune becomes fastest Indian at Comrades Marathon, breaks 7-hour mark

Anuradha Mascarenhas reports that Pune’s Yogesh Sanap has become the fastest Indian finisher at the Comrades Marathon, clocking a sub-seven-hour finish. He broke the previous record set by Devarao Chaudhari. Sanap’s achievement is a testament to his dedication and training, and he is now a coach for runners in India and abroad.

Jun 15, 2026 07:33 PM IST

CID to probe actor Bengali actor Rahul’s death by drowning

Sweety Kumari from Kolkata reports that the West Bengal CID will investigate the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who allegedly drowned while shooting a TV series. The decision was made on the family’s request after inconsistencies in the production crew’s statements and reports of the shoot being conducted without proper permissions. The Chief Minister also announced an increase in the number of sea guards and their remuneration in coastal areas.

Jun 15, 2026 06:36 PM IST

Akal Takht panel declares Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ‘Guru-Dokhi’, AAP rejects charge

Kamaldeep Singh Brar from Amritsar reports that the Akal Takht Jathedar declared Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann a “Guru-Dokhi” (one who has betrayed or shown disloyalty to the Guru) and “Khalsa Panth Virodhi” (opposed to the Khalsa Panth) based on forensic reports that deemed a viral sacrilege video authentic. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) rejected the charges, arguing the reports didn’t establish Mann’s identity in the video and accusing the Shiromani Akali Dal of politicising Sikh institutions. AAP also highlighted Mann’s anti-sacrilege legislation, asserting his commitment to protecting Sikh sentiments.

Jun 15, 2026 06:31 PM IST

RTO staff across Maharashtra to go on indefinite strike from June 16 over promotion, policy deadlock

Shubham Kurale reports from Pune that RTO clerical staff across Maharashtra will go on an indefinite strike starting June 16 due to a deadlock over promotions and policy. The strike is a result of the Maharashtra government’s delay in implementing administrative reforms approved in 2022, specifically the restructuring of the clerical department and the lack of a new recruitment policy. The union is demanding the approval of promotion proposals, the framing of recruitment rules, and other benefits for employees.

Jun 15, 2026 06:01 PM IST

Ready to take up Hyderabad metro rail work without centre's help: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy

Nikhila Henry from Hyderabad reports that the Telangana government is ready to begin work on the second phase of Hyderabad Metro Rail without assistance from the Centre, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has said Monday.

Jun 15, 2026 05:35 PM IST

Gujarat: Demanding 'original identity' of Bharuch Jama Masjid, thousands march to collector

Kamaal Saiyed from Surat reports that thousands of people, mainly followers of famous Chakradhar Swami of Maharashtra, came down to Gujarat's Bharuch and handed a memorandum to the Bharuch District collector demanding the preservation of original identity of the “Jama Masjid” which, they said, was an ancient Jain temple and birth place of Chakradhar Swami of Maharashtra. The memorandum includes the signatures of around 35,000 people from Bharuch and Maharashtra.

Jun 15, 2026 05:19 PM IST

Bengal ex-minister Sujit Bose's arrest in municipal scam: Agency seeks time from Calcutta High Court in bail hearing

Tanusree Bose from Kolkata reports that the Enforcement Directorate on Monday sought time from the Calcutta High Court 

regarding the bail plea of former state minister Sujit Basu.  The matter came up for hearing  before the bench of Justice Joy Sengupta. The bench directed the ED to submit its response in writing by June 29. The court will hear the case again on July 1.

Jun 15, 2026 04:56 PM IST

Pakistan will 'oversee' US-Iran deal signing in Geneva, says Shehbaz Sharif: Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera is reporting that Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif says his country will "oversee" the US-Iran agreement’s formal signing ceremony on Friday in Switzerland. Islamabad has been a key mediator between the US and Iran for months.

Jun 15, 2026 04:44 PM IST

Ram Temple donation row: SIT begins probe as political storm intensifies

Maulshree Seth from Lucknow reports that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government has formally begun its probe into allegations of misappropriation of donations and valuables at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The controversy has snowballed into a major political issue with opposition parties, religious leaders and temple saints demanding a thorough investigation.