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The Congress will hold press conferences across the country on Thursday as part of its nationwide campaign “Chhatron Ki Goonj” (Students’ Echo), aimed at highlighting issues faced by students, including alleged examination irregularities, rising education costs and concerns over India’s education system.
Rebel MLAs of the Trinamool Congress on Monday (June 22, 2026) removed party founder and former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from the post of chairperson at a meeting held in Kolkata on Monday (June 22, 2026).
In a major setback for the Congress, its Jharkhand Rajya Sabha candidate Pranav Jha lost the election despite the ruling INDIA bloc enjoying a comfortable numerical strength in the Assembly. Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani secured a return to the Upper House with the backing of the BJP. The result triggered allegations of cross-voting within the INDIA bloc.
Former Kolkata deputy mayor and Trinamool Congress leader Atin Ghosh, along with his daughter and son-in-law, has been booked by police in connection with an alleged property dispute involving a three-storey house and adjoining land valued at around ₹4 crore in eastern Kolkata.
Indian equities weathered a choppy afternoon to end in the green on Thursday, as easing crude oil prices and a ceasefire breakthrough in the Middle East revived risk appetite. The BSE Sensex added 109.25 points, or 0.14%, to settle at 77,100.47, while the NSE Nifty 50 edged up 34.35 points, or 0.14%, to close at 24,056.00.
Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his doubters in Texas on Tuesday night. The 41-year-old superstar scored two goals to lead Portugal to a massive 5-0 victory over tournament newcomers Uzbekistan, breaking two historic World Cup records in the process.