Daily Republic News
- India
- June 16, 2026
Govt Hikes Diesel Export Duty To Rs 14/Litre, ATF To Rs 12.5/Litre From Today; Petrol Rates Unchanged
New Delhi: The Union government has raised the export levies on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) with effect from Tuesday, while keeping petrol duties unchanged. In an official notification released on Monday, the Department of Revenue announced that the rate of duty on die Read More
- India
- June 15, 2026
‘They Can Throw a Hundred…’: Egg Thrown at Kunal Ghosh Outside Mamata Banerjee’s Residence | Caught on Cam
West Bengal: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Beliaghata MLA Kunal Ghosh was hit by an egg outside party chief Mamata Banerjee’s Kalighat residence in south Kolkata on Monday evening, in the latest instance of public protests targeting senior leaders of the ruling party.The in Read More
- India
- June 15, 2026
The Swedish Gambit: Evaluating the Gripen F Bid for the IAF
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is navigating a critical structural transition, facing an active fighter strength that has stabilized at a challenging 29 to 31 squadrons against a sanctioned requirement of 42. While India has recently advanced its multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) pr Read More
- India
- June 15, 2026
Omar Abdullah Says Reservation Clarifications Ready, Cabinet to Approve Reply Before Sending File Back to Centre
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government’s long‑pending proposal on reservation has inched closer to resolution, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that a detailed response to clarifications sought by the Centre is ready and will be sent to New Delhi after Cabinet app Read More
- India
- June 15, 2026
Ahead of Amarnath Yatra, Ram Mandir in Jammu Resonates with Chants of ‘Bam Bam Bhole’ as Sadhus Arrive Weeks Early
Srinagar: As the Amarnath Yatra prepares to begin on July 3, sadhus and spiritual seekers have already converged at Jammu’s Ram Mandir, turning the temple into a vibrant hub of devotion, service, and preparation.The shrine, echoing with chants of “Bam Bam Bhole”, has become a spi Read More
- India
- June 15, 2026
‘Pilgrims Are Guests of Kashmir’: PDP Chief Urges Local Protection of Yatra
Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said safeguarding the Amarnath Yatra is the collective duty of Kashmiris, describing the annual pilgrimage as a chance to counter hate and build harmony across India.Meanwhile, during her visit to Pahalgam to meet hospitality stake Read More
- India
- June 15, 2026
Omar Abdullah Urges Caution as US‑Iran Peace Deal Awaits Formal Signing
Srinagar: Omar Abdullah on Monday urged caution, saying the fragile US‑Iran peace accord must hold until its formal signing in Switzerland this Friday, even as Pakistan confirmed an immediate end to military operations across all fronts.Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehba Read More
- India
- June 15, 2026
Supreme Court To Hear Plea Seeking Restriction On Use of Aadhaar As Proof of Citizenship
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that seeks to strictly limit the operational usage of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)-issued Aadhaar card. The plea alleges widespread misuse of the identification document, Read More
- India
- June 15, 2026
LNG Ship Disha Navigates Strait of Hormuz, Arrival in India Expected On This Date
Director of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), Opesh Kumar Sharma, on Monday said that LNG carrier Disha, managed by a Shipping Corporation of India-led consortium, has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz and is carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of LNG cargo to Read More
- India
- June 15, 2026
‘Under What Law Does It Operate?’: Priyank Kharge Seeks Answers on RSS Funding, Legal Status
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister and senior Congress leader Priyank Kharge has written an open letter to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), seeking clarity on its legal status, financial transparency and constitutional accountability as the organisation marks 100 years of its ex Read More
