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1. Calcutta High Court refuses interim order on Ritabrata Banerjee’s appointment as Bengal LoP

Calcutta High Court refuses interim order on Ritabrata Banerjee’s appointment as Bengal LoP Calcutta High Court on Thursday (June 18, 2026) refused to stay the decision of the West Bengal Assembly Spe

2. ‘Operation Tiger’: Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs skip parliamentary body meeting

‘Operation Tiger’: Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs skip parliamentary body meeting

‘Operation Tiger’: Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs skip parliamentary body meeting As speculation of a rebellion in Shiv Sena (UBT) intensifies, six of the party’s Lok Sabha MPs skipped the parliamentary meeting in New Delhi on Thursday (June 18, 2026). Only four MPs were present — Arvind Sawant, Anil Desai, Rajabhau Waje, and the party’s lone Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut. The six MPs in question who skipped the meeting amid ‘Operation Tiger’ buzz are Nagesh Aashtikar, Sanjay Deshmukh, Sanjay Jadhav, Sanjay Dina Patil, Omprakash Rajenimbalkar and Bhausaheb Wakchaure. “We had issued a whip to them. Action will be taken as per party discipline,” Anil Desai said. ‘Operation Tiger’ is an informal term referring to the speculations over six MPs from Shiv Sena (UBT) likely to quit the party and join Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Raut had alleged that Maharashtra’s MPs are being bought for ₹50 crore and that they sat in a plane only after they received ₹15 crore. ‘Lesson needs to be taught’ Ahead of the crucial meeting, party leader Arvind Sawant said action will be taken against those who violate the whip. Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut said a "lesson needs to be taught" to the rebels. In a swift counter-offensive to contain the damage, the party high command issued a mandatory three-line whip, summoning an emergency parliamentary party meeting in New Delhi on Thursday (June 18) to force a showdown where the MPs will have to mark their presence physically. Raut said the whip was issued because there was a need to discuss important issues.

3. Governor’s address in T.N. Assembly: Illicit mining and tax evasion will be dealt with an iron hand, says Arlekar

Governor’s address in T.N. Assembly: Illicit mining and tax evasion will be dealt with an iron hand, says Arlekar

Assembly: Illicit mining and tax evasion will be dealt with an iron hand, says Arlekar Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday (June 18, 2026) said there had been significant leakage of revenue from mineral resources due to corrupt practices that pervaded the mining sector in the State. “This government will ensure the efficient and environmentally sustainable exploitation of mineral resources in Tamil Nadu. Organised illicit mining and tax evasion will be curbed with an iron hand through proper regulation and enforcement to ensure that revenues flow into the government treasury without diversion. Through these efforts, the government is striving to double revenue from minerals,” he said in his first address to the State Assembly after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led coalition government headed by Chief Minister C. Follow live updates on the Tamil Nadu Assembly session here. The Governor said soon after assuming office, the government had granted permission for the free supply of silt deposited in lakes and ponds across Tamil Nadu to farmers, potters, and individuals for household use. “This will not only help increase the storage capacity of waterbodies but also aid the conservation of rainwater and groundwater. The scheme will improve the nutritional status of the soil and thereby enhance agricultural productivity. So far, 18,274 lakes and ponds have been notified under the scheme,” he said. The Governor said revitalising the agricultural sector and improving the livelihoods of the farming community were among the highest priorities of the government. ‘Transparent governance’ Reiterating the government’s commitment to rooting out corruption in the administrative system and providing honest, transparent, and clean governance, he said all departmental procurements and public tenders would be…

4. Messi event row : Aroop Biswas appears after skipping three police summons

Messi event row : Aroop Biswas appears after skipping three police summons

Messi event row: Aroop Biswas appears after skipping three police summons Former West Bengal sports Minister Aroop Biswas on Thursday (June 18, 2026) appeared before the Bidhannagar Police in connection with the probe into alleged irregularities surrounding a 2025 event here featuring Argentine football star Lionel Messi, officials said. The senior TMC leader arrived at the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate headquarters around 9.55 a.m., after skipping three previous summonses, they said. The case stems from a complaint lodged by event organiser Shatadru Dutta, who accused Biswas of ticket black-marketing, extortion, cheating and criminal intimidation in connection with the high-profile football event held at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on December 13 last year, featuring Messi. The event had ended with sections of spectators allegedly vandalising parts of the stadium, claiming that they failed to catch a glimpse of Mr. Messi despite paying thousands of rupees for a ticket, as influential people kept him surrounded on the ground. Biswas has denied any wrongdoing and maintained that he was not involved in the financial aspects of the programme. The Calcutta High Court had earlier granted him conditional protection from coercive action, while directing him to cooperate with the investigation. On June 5, the former Minister had written to Bidhannagar Dakshin police station seeking two weeks' time to appear, citing health reasons.

5. Nava Kerala Sadas assault case: High Court issues notice to accused on SIT plea against bail

Nava Kerala Sadas assault case: High Court issues notice to accused on SIT plea against bail The Kerala High Court has issued notice to the five accused in the alleged assault on Youth Congress- Keral

1. Special Police Establishment vs. Kamta Prasad Mishra and Ors. (15.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0638/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the Special Police Establishment (SPE) of Madhya Pradesh could be exempted from the Right to Information Act, 2005, under a notification claiming it as an

2. Meenakshi Natarajan vs. Election Commission of India and Ors. (12.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0637/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination for a Rajya Sabha seat by the Returning Officer due to non-disclosure of a pending criminal case. Natarajan argue

3. S. Senthil Kumaran Bose and Ors. vs. The State of Tamil Nadu and Ors. (15.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0636/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute over the recruitment process for 113 Motor Vehicle Inspector-Grade II posts by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC), involving appellants S

4. Jayakrishna Menon vs. Krishnankutty and Ors. (09.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0635/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed a contempt petition filed by Jayakrishna Menon against Krishnankutty and others, concerning the alleged misuse of a captive elephant, Raman, despite court orders.

5. Meenakshi Natarajan vs. Election Commission of India and Ors. (12.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0634/2026)

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