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RJD chief Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi returned their security personnel on Saturday in protest against the withdrawal of their Z cover. Lalu's spokesperson said, "They want to crush the opposition." The government had reduced their security cover a day earlier, with the Bihar Special Armed Police now providing protection.
Karnataka Congress said all is well after Ramalinga Reddy sent his resignation over WhatsApp. Senior leader Randeep Surjewala said, "There has been some misunderstanding." Reddy got the Irrigation Minister portfolio. Chief Minister D K Shivakumar also said Reddy is his friend and all problems have been resolved.
CJP supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar on June 6, protesting the Union Education Minister. Students like Maahvir expressed anger over the OSM system, saying, "We students" got impacted. Many worried about their future, with one father saying, "We can't watch them play with the future of our children."
Himachal minister Chander Kumar on Saturday called his son Neeraj Bharti's charges against CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu "baseless and without facts." Bharti resigned Thursday after a show-cause notice for social media criticism. Kumar said, "allegations made without facts damage the image." Many party leaders are now discussing the issue.
DMK chief MK Stalin said the TVK government is in power due to his party's grace. He asked workers to pledge to end Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's administration. Stalin said, "you may go, it is your choice." Many AIADMK workers joined DMK in Chennai.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor defended Rahul Gandhi after historian Ramachandra Guha questioned his PM qualifications. Tharoor argued that prior executive experience isn't always needed, citing Barack Obama. He said Gandhi has led a party for over a decade and has "extensive contacts with leaders around the world."
Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti's visit to the under-construction AIIMS project caused a stir. The ruling National Conference called her visit "an unconstitutional step". Mufti met officials, overlooking plans. PDP said a government with 50 MLAs should not be intimidated. The project, announced in November 2015, is delayed.
G S Malik, who led the drive to deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, was named Gujarat police chief on Saturday. Malik, Ahmedabad police chief since July 2023, also served in a UN mission. His name was picked from a panel sent by UPSC. He starts his day with badminton.
Students and parents gathered at Jantar Mantar on Saturday for the Cockroach Janta Party's first street protest. The movement, born online, demanded accountability over examination irregularities and the Union Education Minister's resignation. Founder Abhijeet Dipke said, "You may be able to delete our posts, but you cannot erase us."
Lingamaneni Ramesh filed his nomination papers as Jana Sena Party (JSP) candidate for Rajya Sabha polls on Saturday. He submitted papers to Returning Officer R. Vanita Rani. Many leaders were present. Mr. Ramesh said, "I am grateful to Mr. Pawan Kalyan for trusting me." He got the B-Form earlier.
CPI's Binoy Viswam condemned an alleged RSS attack on Annie Raja and others during a CJP protest in New Delhi. He said the attack was "shocking" and urged CPI units to hold demonstrations. Six people were detained by Delhi Police on Saturday to prevent clashes at the Jantar Mantar protest.
Ukraine targeted St Petersburg again on Saturday (June 6, 2026) with many drones. Governor Beglov told residents to stay home. This attack came after President Putin rejected Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy wrote on X, "our drones covered a distance of about 1,000 kilometres."
Six were detained as CJP's Jantar Mantar protest ended peacefully on June 6, 2026. The founder said, "We have to lead this movement with love and peace!" Meanwhile, Russian oil's share in India's imports rose to 38% in April 2026, with a 425% premium jump. Nearly 150 students in Kerala fell ill.