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Hawkers are being removed from Indian streets, impacting city life. Architect Vidya Tongbram said, "With activities [like hawkers], there's vigilance." This pursuit of clean looks strips cities of identity, pushing out the working class. Journalist Sameera Khan noted, "The marginalised and working class are kept away from them." Many struggle with access, making simple tasks difficult.
PTI claimed jailed Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi were denied healthcare and family access. Khan, imprisoned since August 2023, has an eye ailment. Bibi, jailed in May 2024, also faces restrictions. PTI said, "no authenticated medical report...were shared." They want personal doctors and hospital transfer.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh said India is the world's fastest-growing major economy. He noted India's economy grew by 7.7 per cent in FY 2025-26, with growth accelerating to 7.8 per cent in the fourth quarter. Singh said India combined growth with stability, confidence, sustainability, and credibility under PM Modi.
Supreme Court said accused can't be denied documents forming part of chargesheet. Withholding them could prejudice fair trial rights. Justices J.K. Maheshwari and A.S. Chandurkar directed typed copies of "highly confidential" documents be given to retired Major General V.K. Singh. The court noted relevance and fair trial needs.
NFHS-6, India's health survey, dropped 43 indicators, including anaemia and child mortality. Experts worry about "uncomfortable realities no longer measured." Five years ago, NFHS-5 showed a worsening anaemia crisis, sparking debate. Now, all anaemia indicators are gone, leaving programme outcomes unmeasured. This survey shapes national policy.
Shashi Tharoor defended Rahul Gandhi against Ramchandra Guha's criticism, saying Gandhi "has led a national party for a dozen years." Tharoor asked what experience Barack Obama or Narendra Modi had before taking office. He argued that Gandhi has global contacts and advisers, and the controversy is overblown.
CPI(M) asked Congress to clarify allegations of an understanding with BJP during the Kerala election. M.A. Baby wrote to Mallikarjun Kharge, saying Congress's "sustained campaign against the CPI(M) in Kerala" hurt the INDIA bloc. He argued these charges impacted the alliance's foundation, questioning Congress's national partnership while accusing them of collusion.
Cracks widened in the INDIA bloc before a June 8 meeting. CPI(M) and JMM showed displeasure with Congress's style. JMM got upset over a unilateral Rajya Sabha candidate announcement. CPI(M) conveyed strong displeasure over Congress leaders attacking Pinarayi Vijayan, saying, "We have seen the letter." Many constituents urged Congress to take everyone along.
BJP State president Nainar Nagenthran urged party workers on Saturday (June 6, 2026) not to get distracted by political developments. He said PM Modi has not extended support to any other political movement. Many BJP office-bearers switched to former president K. Annamalai's new group. Nagenthran warned this is a "betrayal" of party discipline.
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Indian economy's Q1 FY27 growth may surpass RBI's 6.6% estimate if momentum continues. High-frequency indicators in April and May showed above-average acceleration. SBI Research said, "the Indian economy is poised to remain the fastest-growing major economy in FY27." Formalisation and digitisation are key drivers.
NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule said she will introduce a Bill in Parliament to stop "horse-trading" in elections. This came after the Maha Vikas Aghadi withdrew candidates, giving unopposed wins to the ruling Mahayuti in six Maharashtra Legislative Council seats. Sule wants to replace secret ballots with a public "show of hands" voting system.
A study found India's transport policy, with ₹4.5 lakh crore spent, heavily favoured metros, neglecting buses. Registered vehicles grew from 90 million to 413 million. Professor OP Agarwal said, "The core problem was motorisation." The review called for a new policy by 2026 to address urban mobility challenges.
India's UN envoy Parvathaneni Harish slammed Pakistan at the UNGA on Friday for raising Jammu and Kashmir. He said, "Jammu and Kashmir was, is, and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India." Harish accused Pakistan of spreading misleading narratives on the issue.