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TMC rebel faction announces parallel committee excluding Mamata, Abhishek
A faction within India’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced a 30-member parallel organisational committee, excluding party supremo Mamata Banerjee and senior leader Abhishek Banerjee, in a move that highlights deepening internal rifts following the party’s recent electoral setbacks in West Bengal.
US temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil sales for 60 days
The United States has temporarily suspended economic sanctions on Iranian oil sales for a period of 60 days, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday.
13 killed in devastating fire at coaching center in Uttar Pradesh
At least 13 people were killed after a devastating fire broke out at a coaching center in Lucknow, the capital of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Monday.
3 students killed, 7 injured in Philippines school shooting
At least three students were killed and seven others injured when two fellow students opened fire at a school on the central Philippine island of Leyte, local police confirmed on Monday.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns
Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as leader of the UK's ruling Labour Party and as Prime Minister, stating he will continue to serve until a new leader is elected.
Pakistan defence minister warns of 'war' against India
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has indicated the possibility of a military conflict with India, warning that his country would be forced to consider war if its national security, particularly water supply, is threatened.
Explosion at Qatar's major gas field, over 50 injured
At least 54 people have been injured and 18 are reported missing following a massive explosion at the Ras Laffan gas field, Qatar's main industrial facility, authorities said on Sunday, June 21.
TMC's Rs 440-crore bank accounts frozen
Police have frozen debit operations in three TMC bank accounts after complaints from rebel MLAs. The move deepens the party's internal power struggle by bringing its finances under criminal scrutiny.
Child trafficking racket in Delhi: Baby boy sold for ₹8 lakh, baby girl for ₹4 lakh
Police in Delhi police have uncovered a major organised child trafficking network operating in the Indian capital, involving the sale of newborns stolen from vulnerable families and sold to childless couples for several lakh rupees.
Israel orders halt to military operations in Southern Lebanon
Israel has ordered its military to suspend operations in southern Lebanon, marking a significant tactical shift in the ongoing cross-border conflict, according to Israeli media reports.