VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Cassie Ventura leaves US following a legal showdown with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, with no intention to return | Quote of the day for kids by Wayne Gretzky: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t…” S-400 Air Defence System: India’s ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ gets more powerful: Fourth S-400 squadron arrives from Russia – report Three British Navy personnel killed in helicopter crash during training exercise in Devon, MOD confirms | World News Sri Lanka 0/0 in 0.3 Overs | WI vs SL Live Score, 1st ODI: West Indies opt to bowl as Sri Lanka bat first in ODI series opener at Sabina Park ‘He is fun loving person’: Abhimanyu Singh looks back on his time with Ranveer Singh in ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela’ Hero launches Splendor+, HF Deluxe flex-fuel bikes: Price, changes explained Major upset! World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka crashes out of French Open 2026 after losing to Diana Shnaider in quarterfinals ‘We would not fly in this visibility’: Indian-origin pilot Dave Fiji warned before fatal helicopter crash in Georgia, says father US stock markets today (June 3, 2026): Oil nears $100 amid Iran tensions, Wall Street stays close to record highs 5 Reasons to watch Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer ‘Peddi’ Licensed for 6 rooms, running 25: Delhi’s Malviya Nagar hotel fire kills 21, including 17 foreigners Ritabrata Banerjee (File photo) In a major escalation of the crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), expelled party leader Ritabrata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed that Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose had recognised him as the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and accepted the rebel camp’s claim to legislature party status.Addressing a press conference, Banerjee said the rebel faction represented the “real and main opposition” in the Assembly and announced a new leadership structure. He named Javed Khan, Sandipan Saha, Sabina Yasmin and Shiuli Saha as deputy leaders of the legislature party.The development comes after 58 rebel MLAs submitted letters of support to the Speaker, comfortably crossing the two-thirds threshold required under the anti-defection law for a breakaway faction to avoid disqualification. The group has proposed Banerjee as legislature party leader and Akhruzzaman as chief whip.While openly challenging the authority of TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, the rebels stopped short of directly confronting ex-chief minister Mamata Banerjee. Banerjee said he wanted Mamata Banerjee to serve as the chief adviser of the legislature party, while the rebel camp continued to recognise her as party chairperson.The revolt, triggered after the TMC’s defeat in the recent Assembly elections, is widely viewed as the biggest internal challenge faced by the party since its formation. In response, the TMC has dissolved all organisational committees across West Bengal and announced a review of its party structure.Who is Ritabrata Banerjee, the face of the TMC rebellion?Ritabrata Banerjee’s emergence as the leader of the rebel camp marks another dramatic turn in a political career defined by sharp ideological shifts and repeated clashes with party establishments.The 46-year-old first rose to prominence as general secretary of the Students Federation of India (SFI), the student wing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), and was regarded as one of the Left’s most promising young leaders. In 2014, he entered the Rajya Sabha with CPI(M) support and was considered close to senior leaders including Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and Sitaram Yechury.However, allegations of indiscipline and factionalism led to his suspension and eventual expulsion from the CPI(M) in 2017, bringing an abrupt end to what many in the party had seen as a promising political career.After a brief period on the political sidelines, Banerjee moved closer to the TMC and formally joined the party in 2020 following the completion of his Rajya Sabha term. Within the party, he quickly regained influence, heading the Indian National Trinamool Trade Union Congress (INTTUC), securing another Rajya Sabha berth in 2024 and later winning election to the Assembly.His rise within the TMC made his role in the current revolt particularly striking. Once viewed as part of the party’s inner circle, Banerjee is now leading the biggest internal challenge faced by the party since its formation, with the rebel camp claiming the support of 58 MLAs and control of the legislature party.”This is perhaps the only major Bengal politician who has been expelled by both the CPI(M) and the TMC,” quipped a veteran political observer, as quoted by PTI.The developments have drawn comparisons with Maharashtra’s 2022 political upheaval led by Eknath Shinde, where legislative strength became the basis for a challenge to the party leadership. About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosThe US Just Threatened India With New Tariffs Mid-Negotiation. 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Officials said most victims were from Liberia, Nigeria, Mozambique and Bangladesh. The hotel was reportedly operating far beyond its approved six-room permission under the bed-and-breakfast policy, with 25 rooms including basement units. Read full storyTMC faces internal revolt as rebel MLAs claim opposition leadership in Bengal AssemblyIn a major political development in West Bengal, expelled Trinamool Congress leader Ritabrata Banerjee claimed that the Assembly Speaker has recognised him as the leader of opposition. He also said the Speaker had accepted the breakaway faction’s claim over legislature party status. Read full storyIndia condemns Kuwait airport attack after Indian national killed The ministry of external affairs condemned the attack on Kuwait International Airport in which an Indian national was killed and several others injured. It called for an immediate halt to strikes on civilian areas and infrastructure, while assuring full assistance to affected Indian citizens. Read full storyDK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka CM as Congress projects unityD K Shivakumar was sworn in as the new chief minister of Karnataka, with Congress projecting a message of unity and smooth transition. The ceremony in Bengaluru was attended by top leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, along with other Congress chief ministers. Read full storyTrump admits calling Netanyahu ‘crazy’ amid tensions over Lebanon escalationDonald Trump has confirmed that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‘crazy’ during a recent phone call, while insisting the two still share a strong working relationship. In an interview with The New York Post, Trump said he was frustrated over Israel’s military escalation in Lebanon, which he claimed was complicating wider diplomatic efforts involving Iran. Read full storyAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos21 Dead, 47 Rescued After Massive Fire Engulfs Building In Delhi’s Malviya NagarModi Cabinet Approves ATF Price Stabilisation Fund, Unveils Scheme To Reduce Delhi Air PollutionWhy The 58-MLA Rebel Claim Could Become A Major Test For Mamata Banerjee?Delhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant Fire: 21 Dead, 47 Rescued in Massive Blaze | WatchIndia’s Oman Bet: A Strategy To Reduce Fuel Shock Risks Beyond HormuzRBI Rejects Claims of $12 Billion Gold Sale, Says India’s Gold Stock Remains UnchangedKhan Sir Alleges Rival Coaching Attack In Patna, Police Say CCTV Shows No Evidence Of FiringTwo TMC Councillors Arrested In A Day As Corruption Crackdown IntensifiesVande Mataram Row Erupts In Bengal: AIMPLB Opposes Mandatory Singing In Schools, MadrasasNishikant Dubey Targets Nehru-Gandhi Family Over Partition, Calls June 3 Plan A ‘National Betrayal’123PhotostoriesKangana Ranaut skips fast fashion, embraces handloom royalty in Gaurang Shah’s majestic Kanjeevaram sareeBenefits of Tulsi Mala according to hindu traditions8 metro corridors driving residential growth and transforming India’s urban housing landscapeGreen anacondas can do THIS? 10 facts that may surprise youKatrina Kaif to Kareena Kapoor Khan: Bollywood actresses who became mothers after 40 and broke stereotypesLalit Modi’s crores-worth London mansion is a 7,000 sq ft cricketing den with signed jerseys, lavish interiors and a private liftUttarakhand’s Valley of Flowers is now open for 2026: Everything travellers need to know before visitingLove vs ego: 7 powerful differences that can make or break your relationship7 royal palaces in India that are now luxury hotelsSummer travel making you feel sick? 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Aamir Khan Wedding Date: Aamir Khan to marry Gauri Spratt on July 5: Times when the actor talked about his love in public | ‘Any Indian who supported Vickrum Digwa must be deported’: UK MP issues warning after Sikh man murders Henry Nowak ‘He wanted dignified exit’: Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor, TMC says Mamata Banerjee ‘permitted’ him to step aside | India News ‘I’m baffled’: Former England batter questions Jofra Archer absence after full IPL stint Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt From reconnecting after 25 years to private July wedding, complete relationship timeline India’s drone doctrine takes flight with planned $2 billion indigenous procurement NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated DK Shivakumar for taking oath as the chief minister of Karnataka on Wednesday. He assured that the Centre would work closely with the state government for people’s welfare.”Congratulations to Shri DK Shivakumar for taking the oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Best wishes for his tenure. The Centre will work closely with the Karnataka government for the welfare of the people,” PM Modi said in a post on X.Congress leader DK Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka’s 34th chief minister at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan, ushering in a new chapter in the state’s leadership. Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara also took oath as deputy chief minister. Shivakumar took the oath of office holding a copy of the Constitution of India, highlighting the importance of the occasion. The event drew a large gathering of senior Congress leaders, religious figures and dignitaries from across the country. Among those in attendance were Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal, signalling the party’s backing for the new government in Karnataka.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Cabinet Approves ATF Price Stabilisation Fund, Unveils Scheme To Reduce Delhi Air PollutionWhy The 58-MLA Rebel Claim Could Become A Major Test For Mamata Banerjee?Delhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant Fire: 21 Dead, 47 Rescued in Massive Blaze | WatchIndia’s Oman Bet: A Strategy To Reduce Fuel Shock Risks Beyond HormuzRBI Rejects Claims of $12 Billion Gold Sale, Says India’s Gold Stock Remains UnchangedKhan Sir Alleges Rival Coaching Attack In Patna, Police Say CCTV Shows No Evidence Of FiringTwo TMC Councillors Arrested In A Day As Corruption Crackdown IntensifiesVande Mataram Row Erupts In Bengal: AIMPLB Opposes Mandatory Singing In Schools, MadrasasNishikant Dubey Targets Nehru-Gandhi Family Over Partition, Calls June 3 Plan A ‘National Betrayal’Jana Sena Eyes Telangana Expansion As Pawan Kalyan Vows Statewide Campaign | Watch123PhotostoriesKangana Ranaut skips fast fashion, embraces handloom royalty in Gaurang Shah’s majestic Kanjeevaram sareeBenefits of Tulsi Mala according to hindu traditions8 metro corridors driving residential growth and transforming India’s urban housing landscapeGreen anacondas can do THIS? 10 facts that may surprise youKatrina Kaif to Kareena Kapoor Khan: Bollywood actresses who became mothers after 40 and broke stereotypesLalit Modi’s crores-worth London mansion is a 7,000 sq ft cricketing den with signed jerseys, lavish interiors and a private liftUttarakhand’s Valley of Flowers is now open for 2026: Everything travellers need to know before visitingLove vs ego: 7 powerful differences that can make or break your relationship7 royal palaces in India that are now luxury hotelsSummer travel making you feel sick? 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Ritabrata further claimed that the Speaker has accepted the rebel group’s claim for legislature party status”We are real and main opposition in West Bengal assembly according to parliamentary norms,” Ritabrata said. “Javed Khan, Sandeepan Saha, Sabina Yasmin, Shiuli Saha to be deputy leaders of TMC legislature party,” he added.Also Read | Why TMC revolt is about Abhishek Banerjee, not MamataAddressing a press briefing, Ritabrata requested Mamata Banerjee to the play role of chief adviser of TMC legislature party.The move marks a dramatic escalation of the crisis within the TMC, with the rebel camp claiming control of the party’s legislature wing following the party’s defeat in the recent assembly elections. Ritabrata, who was expelled from the TMC earlier, said the rebel group consisted of the 58 legislators elected on the party symbol and claimed that two more MLAs were likely to join them.Also Read | TMC split on display: Rebel leaders attend CM Suvendu Adhikari’s review meetingEarlier in the day, the rebel MLAs submitted letters of support to the Speaker, comfortably crossing the two-thirds threshold required under the anti-defection law for a breakaway faction to avoid disqualification. The rebel camp also proposed a new leadership structure, naming Banerjee as legislature party leader, with Javed Khan, Sandipan Saha and Shiuli Saha as deputy leaders and Akhruzzaman as chief whip.Despite challenging the authority of TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, the rebels stopped short of directly confronting Mamata Banerjee. In their communication to the Speaker, they continued to recognise her as the party’s chairperson while rejecting her nephew’s role in the legislature party’s affairs.The developments prompted the TMC to dissolve all its organisational committees across West Bengal and announce a review of the party structure. The rebellion is widely seen as the biggest internal challenge faced by the party since its formation.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Cabinet Approves ATF Price Stabilisation Fund, Unveils Scheme To Reduce Delhi Air PollutionWhy The 58-MLA Rebel Claim Could Become A Major Test For Mamata Banerjee?Delhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant Fire: 21 Dead, 47 Rescued in Massive Blaze | WatchIndia’s Oman Bet: A Strategy To Reduce Fuel Shock Risks Beyond HormuzRBI Rejects Claims of $12 Billion Gold Sale, Says India’s Gold Stock Remains UnchangedKhan Sir Alleges Rival Coaching Attack In Patna, Police Say CCTV Shows No Evidence Of FiringTwo TMC Councillors Arrested In A Day As Corruption Crackdown IntensifiesVande Mataram Row Erupts In Bengal: AIMPLB Opposes Mandatory Singing In Schools, MadrasasNishikant Dubey Targets Nehru-Gandhi Family Over Partition, Calls June 3 Plan A ‘National Betrayal’Jana Sena Eyes Telangana Expansion As Pawan Kalyan Vows Statewide Campaign | Watch123PhotostoriesKangana Ranaut skips fast fashion, embraces handloom royalty in Gaurang Shah’s majestic Kanjeevaram sareeBenefits of Tulsi Mala according to hindu traditions8 metro corridors driving residential growth and transforming India’s urban housing landscapeGreen anacondas can do THIS? 10 facts that may surprise youKatrina Kaif to Kareena Kapoor Khan: Bollywood actresses who became mothers after 40 and broke stereotypesLalit Modi’s crores-worth London mansion is a 7,000 sq ft cricketing den with signed jerseys, lavish interiors and a private liftUttarakhand’s Valley of Flowers is now open for 2026: Everything travellers need to know before visitingLove vs ego: 7 powerful differences that can make or break your relationship7 royal palaces in India that are now luxury hotelsSummer travel making you feel sick? 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Stock logs worst single-day fall since Covid-era rout Rajasthan BSTC result 2026 expected soon; counselling process to begin after scorecards are released ‘Don 3’ was developed around Ranveer Singh for nearly three years; industry circles question last-minute exit Quote of the day by Roman poet Ovid: “I am the poet of the poor, because I was poor when I loved; since I could not give gifts, I gave words.” | Google makes biggest-ever equity capital markets transaction of all time, company can now sell stock without … The dark side of plastic recycling: Why some waste ends up being burned NEW DELHI: The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led alliance has allotted a Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu to its alliance partner, the Indian National Congress, ahead of the biennial elections scheduled for June 18.In a statement, the alliance announced that the seat falling vacant from Tamil Nadu and set to be filled through the upcoming Rajya Sabha election has been allocated to the Congress as part of the seat-sharing arrangement within the TVK-led front. Watch MK Stalin Launches Fierce Attack On Vijay, Says TVK Government May Collapse Before Five YearsCongress Tamil Nadu, election in-charge, Girish, Chodankar, had met CM Vijay earlier in the day. “I have just met the chief minister, and I have urged him, requested him that this seat should be allocated to us by them and then it will also help us in the Parliament in Rajya Sabha,” he said.”I think CM should be considering our request, it looks like. Candidates’ names are finalised only by the central election authority of the Congress party. The moment this seat is announced as a Congress seat, then we will request our central election committee to decide on our candidate,” he added.The Rajya Sabha election for the seat is scheduled to be held on June 18. The Congress is expected to announce its candidate for the Upper House seat in the coming days.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Cabinet Approves ATF Price Stabilisation Fund, Unveils Scheme To Reduce Delhi Air PollutionWhy The 58-MLA Rebel Claim Could Become A Major Test For Mamata Banerjee?Delhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant Fire: 21 Dead, 47 Rescued in Massive Blaze | WatchIndia’s Oman Bet: A Strategy To Reduce Fuel Shock Risks Beyond HormuzRBI Rejects Claims of $12 Billion Gold Sale, Says India’s Gold Stock Remains UnchangedKhan Sir Alleges Rival Coaching Attack In Patna, Police Say CCTV Shows No Evidence Of FiringTwo TMC Councillors Arrested In A Day As Corruption Crackdown IntensifiesVande Mataram Row Erupts In Bengal: AIMPLB Opposes Mandatory Singing In Schools, MadrasasNishikant Dubey Targets Nehru-Gandhi Family Over Partition, Calls June 3 Plan A ‘National Betrayal’Jana Sena Eyes Telangana Expansion As Pawan Kalyan Vows Statewide Campaign | Watch123PhotostoriesKangana Ranaut skips fast fashion, embraces handloom royalty in Gaurang Shah’s majestic Kanjeevaram sareeBenefits of Tulsi Mala according to hindu traditions8 metro corridors driving residential growth and transforming India’s urban housing landscapeGreen anacondas can do THIS? 10 facts that may surprise youKatrina Kaif to Kareena Kapoor Khan: Bollywood actresses who became mothers after 40 and broke stereotypesLalit Modi’s crores-worth London mansion is a 7,000 sq ft cricketing den with signed jerseys, lavish interiors and a private liftUttarakhand’s Valley of Flowers is now open for 2026: Everything travellers need to know before visitingLove vs ego: 7 powerful differences that can make or break your relationship7 royal palaces in India that are now luxury hotelsSummer travel making you feel sick? 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