News Update : Now, rebellion in SP? UP minister Rajbhar makes big claim, Akhilesh Yadav responds - TOI NEWS DESK

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has dismissed claims of a major split within his party. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of a history of engineering defections in opposition parties. Yadav stated the Samajwadi Party is prepared for such challenges. These remarks come amid political positioning for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has dismissed claims of a major split within his party. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of a history of engineering defections in opposition parties. Yadav stated the Samajwadi Party is prepared for such challenges. These remarks come amid political positioning for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sp-is-fully-prepared-akhilesh-hits-back-at-rajbhar-says-bjp-has-history-of-engineering-splits/articleshow/131794760.cms Date: 2026-06-17T09:55:09.000Z

News Update : Why 'military-grade' security? Ex-BJP chief Annamalai, BJP lock horns over NEET-UG re-exam - TOI NEWS DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/why-military-grade-security-ex-bjp-chief-annamalai-bjp-lock-horns-over-neet-ug-re-exam/articleshow/131762174.cms Date: 2026-06-16T07:44:33.000Z

News Update : Over $40bn & global fuel crisis: What it cost US and the world to 'open' Strait of Hormuz - AASHISH SAXENA

A costly US military operation, dubbed 'Epic Fury,' aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in billions spent, hundreds of aircraft lost, and thousands of lives lost across the region. Despite the immense price, Iran maintains the strait was never closed, highlighting a stark paradox in the conflict's outcome and its devastating global impact on trade and energy. A costly US military operation, dubbed 'Epic Fury,' aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in billions spent, hundreds of aircraft lost, and thousands of lives lost across the region. Despite the immense price, Iran maintains the strait was never closed, highlighting a stark paradox in the conflict's outcome and its devastating global impact on trade and energy. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/over-40bn-thousands-of-deaths-global-fuel-crisis-what-it-cost-us-and-the-world-to-open-strait-of-hormuz/articleshow/131739346.cms Date: 2026-06-15T13:23:35.000Z

News Update : 20 rebel TMC MPs to merge with Nationalist Citizens Party, back NDA: Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar - TOI NEWS DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/20-rebel-tmc-mps-to-merge-with-nationalist-citizens-party-back-nda-kakoli-ghosh-dastidar/articleshow/131722409.cms Date: 2026-06-14T14:33:59.000Z

News Update : Watch: SriLankan Airlines flight with over 200 onboard hit by lightning; lands safely - TOI WORLD DESK

A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney was forced to return to Colombo on Friday after being struck by lightning. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing sparks from an engine. The crew managed the situation, and the aircraft landed safely back in Colombo due to minor engine damage. A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney was forced to return to Colombo on Friday after being struck by lightning. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing sparks from an engine. The crew managed the situation, and the aircraft landed safely back in Colombo due to minor engine damage. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/watch-srilankan-airlines-flight-with-over-200-onboard-hit-by-lightning-lands-back-safely-in-colombo/articleshow/131705966.cms Date: 2026-06-13T14:10:56.000Z