Top news of the day: June 7, 2026

‘INDIA janbandhan’ united, 23 parties have confirmed participation: Congress

Twenty-three political parties have confirmed their participation in the “INDIA janbandhan” meeting at the Constitution Club here on Monday (June 8, 2026), the Congress said and asserted that the opposition bloc continues to stand united through its diversity.

Our agitation will continue until Union Minister Pradhan resigns: Cockroach Janta Party founder Dipke

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Sunday (June 7, 2026) his agitation over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests will not stop until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.

LPG price hike: Government says rates in India among world’s lowest despite 46% jump in global benchmark

Indian households continue to pay among the lowest prices for cooking gas globally despite a sharp rise in international LPG prices triggered by disruptions in West Asia, the government said on Sunday (June 7, 2026), a day after increasing domestic LPG prices by ₹29 per cylinder.

Lack of privacy, toilets, persistent stigma forces girls in Odisha to miss school during menstruation

Absenteeism from school during menstruation continues to be a major concern for female students across Odisha, with nearly 74% of them missing anywhere between one to eight days of classes per cycle, according to a study on menstrual health released here recently. 

Nepal not asking for mediation from third parties on border dispute with India: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal

Foreign Minister of Nepal Shisir Khanal said in New Delhi on Sunday (June 7, 2026) that Kathmandu is focused on establishing Nepali claim on the Kalapani-Lipulekh-Limpiyadhura trijunction and not “asking for mediation” from third parties. 

West Asia war LIVE: Israel Army says intercepted two projectiles fired from Lebanon

Israel’s military said Sunday (June 7, 2026) that it had intercepted two projectiles launched from Lebanon into Israeli territory, despite a new ceasefire agreement announced this week aimed at ending hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. 

TVK Government drawing criticism well before six months, says Stalin

DMK president M.K. Stalin on Sunday (June 7, 2026) said though he had earlier maintained the government headed by the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) should be given six months before being criticised, the prevailing circumstances would not permit such a wait.

Arrested TMC councillor faces public fury, egg attack

Anger spilled onto the streets of southest Kolkata on Sunday (June 7, 2026) as hundreds of residents gathered outside the Patuli police station to protest against Trinamool Congress Councillor Bappaditya Dasgupta, arrested on serious charges, including extortion.

IDFC First Bank-AU Finance Bank fraud case: CBI conducts searches at six locations

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted searches at six premises in connection with a large-scale misappropriation fraud allegedly involving IDFC First Bank and AU Finance Bank.

Indonesian FM Sugiono arrives in New Delhi to co-chair 8th Joint Commission Meeting with EAM Jaishankar

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono has arrived in the national capital to co-chair the 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting alongside External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

Trinamool’s minority cell secretary Ajmal Siddiqui resigns, blames Abhishek Banerjee for party ‘collapse’

Trinamool Congress (TMC) State minority cell secretary Ajmal Siddiqui on Saturday (June 6, 2026) announced his resignation from the party, squarely blaming Abhishek Banerjee for what he describes as the party’s ongoing collapse.

Mamata travels to Delhi to attend INDIA bloc meeting amid speculation of split among Trinamool MPs

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee travelled to Delhi on Sunday (June 7, 2026), a day ahead of the INDIA bloc meeting, amid speculation of a possible split among the party’s MPs in Parliament.