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Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait breaks down, draws truckloads of farmers back to Delhi border, farmer mahapanchayat in western UP today

On Thursday, the tension rose at Ghazipur border as Delhi police in anti-riot gear started arriving at the site to remove the protesting farmers, the Bharatiya Kisan Union’s Rakesh Tikait said they would not budge. Tikait then broke down on stage as he appealed to farmers not to leave the protest site.

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After the Uttar Pradesh government issued orders for removal of the protesting farmers camping at various Delhi borders, a standoff was built up between the Delhi police and protesting farmers at Ghazipur border on Thursday night. A major group of protesters have called a Mahapanchayat meeting in Muzaffarnagar to decide the future course of action on Friday.

Some parts of the Delhi border has been closed to traffic. The other two-key borders- Tikri and Singhu, the epicenters of farmers’ protest have also been placed under tight security.

On Thursday, the tension rose at Ghazipur border as Delhi police in anti-riot gear started arriving at the site to remove the protesting farmers, the Bharatiya Kisan Union’s Rakesh Tikait said they would not budge. Tikait then broke down on stage as he appealed to farmers not to leave the protest site and said the agitation would continue. He also declared that if needed he is ready to face bullets.

This is a conspiracy against farmers and if the three farm laws will not be repealed they will not go anywhere, said emotional Tikait adding that this is a betrayal of farmers. Amid continuous sloganeering of Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan by protesters waving the tricolour, farmer leader Jagat Singh Rathi said, he can protest while standing up instead of the sit-in protest at the site. 

The Ghaziabad police officer said that the excess security force from the protest site has been withdrawn and only a minimal deployment of personnel remains there, since the tension was building at UP Gate due to excessive deployment of force last night.

As soon as the video of the emotional Tikait surfaced online, more farmers started to join the sit-in protest at Ghazipur border late at night. Several appeals have also been made by the leaders in Western UP urging others to join the protest today. The farmers in Haryana blocked the Chandigarh national Highway near Kandela Village of Jind district.

Also Read: Farmers protest: Delhi police serves notice to 20 farm leaders, Amit Shah meets injured cops

Tikait told the reporters that the Supreme Court has justified the peaceful sit-in, there has been no violence on the Ghazipur border. Despite this, the government has adopted a repressive policy, it is the face of the Uttar Pradesh government, said Tikait. There has been no power at the site since Wednesday afternoon, and they have not got any water supply through tankers, added Tikait.

Meanwhile, the Ghazipur border had been sealed since the farmers started their protest on November 26. On Republic Day, the farmers had broken barricades and taken out their tractor rally. The farmers have allegedly carried out violence at the iconic Red Fort on Tuesday. More than 25 cases over the violence have been filed against the farmer union leaders, 19 people have been arrested by the Delhi police.

However, the farmers have said the violence on Republic Day was the result of a conspiracy to malign them. The government was trying to break their peaceful protest. Rakesh Tikait has demanded a judicial inquiry into the events at the Red Fort.

Also Read: Farmer unions stick to protest site as police try to muscle them out, Bengal resolution asks Centre to revoke farm laws

Thousands of protesting farmers have been camping at Delhi’s borders for almost two months, demanding the rollback of the three farm laws enacted by the Centre. The farmers and the government have involved in several round of talks in an attempt to end the deadlock, but they were inconclusive. The farmers have been adamant on their demands to repeal the three laws, while government has offered to postpone the enactment of laws to one and half years.

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UGC NET June 2026 admit card released; candidates can download hall tickets online

The National Testing Agency has released UGC NET June 2026 admit cards. Candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official website before the examination begins on June 22.

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the UGC NET June 2026 examination. Registered candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official UGC NET portal by logging in with their application credentials. The examination is scheduled to be conducted between June 22 and June 30, 2026.

The admit card is a mandatory document for entry to the examination centre and contains important details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, examination date, reporting time and allotted test centre. Candidates have been advised to carefully verify all information mentioned on the document after downloading it.

How to download the UGC NET admit card

Candidates can follow these steps to access their hall tickets:

  1. Visit the official UGC NET website.
  2. Click on the admit card download link.
  3. Enter the application number, date of birth or password, and security details.
  4. Submit the information to log in.
  5. Download and save the admit card.
  6. Take a printout for use on the examination day.

Important instructions for candidates

Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre. The city intimation slip issued earlier is meant only for advance travel planning and cannot be used as a substitute for the admit card.

Applicants are also advised to check reporting timings, examination guidelines and centre details mentioned on the hall ticket well in advance to avoid last-minute issues.

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Delhi records coolest day of June as rain brings relief from heat

Heavy rain and cloudy conditions helped Delhi record its coolest day of June, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting further relief from heat in the coming days.

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Delhi experienced a significant break from the intense summer heat after rainfall and cloudy skies pushed temperatures down, making it the coolest day of June so far.

The change in weather brought much-needed relief to residents who had been dealing with high temperatures and humid conditions over the past several weeks. Rainfall was reported in several parts of the national capital and adjoining NCR regions, leading to a noticeable drop in daytime temperatures. Similar weather conditions have recently helped keep temperatures below normal across the city.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the combination of rain-bearing systems and cloud cover contributed to the cooler conditions. The weather department has indicated that pleasant weather is likely to continue, with chances of additional rainfall and thunderstorms over the next few days.

The rainfall not only lowered temperatures but also improved outdoor conditions after a prolonged spell of heat. Earlier this month, Delhi had experienced episodes of extreme weather, including heatwave conditions and dust storms, making the recent spell of rain a welcome change for residents.

IMD’s latest forecast suggests that while temperatures may gradually rise later in the week, intermittent rain and thunderstorms could continue to provide temporary relief from the summer heat.

Weather officials have advised people to stay updated on local forecasts as changing weather conditions could bring brief spells of rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR.

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Uddhav Sena MPs unreachable as Delhi meetings fuel fresh split speculation

Fresh uncertainty surrounds Shiv Sena (UBT) after several MPs reportedly became unreachable, with attention now focused on crucial meetings in Delhi.

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Fresh political uncertainty has gripped the Shiv Sena (UBT) after several of its Lok Sabha MPs reportedly became unreachable, prompting senior leaders to make personal efforts to contact them amid growing speculation of a possible rebellion within the party.

Party chief Uddhav Thackeray and other senior leaders are understood to be reaching out to MPs as concerns grow over potential defections. The developments come ahead of a parliamentary committee meeting in Delhi, where several MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray camp are expected to gather.

Reports suggest that some MPs from the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction could hold discussions in the national capital alongside leaders from the rival Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde. Sources have indicated that a group of MPs may explore forming a separate faction in Parliament before potentially aligning with the Shinde-led camp, although no official announcement has been made.

Names being discussed in political circles include MPs such as Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Deshmukh, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, Omraje Nimbalkar, Bhausaheb Wakchaure and Sanjay Jadhav. However, at least one MP, Sanjay Dina Patil, has publicly rejected reports linking him to any rebel group.

Meanwhile, senior Uddhav camp leaders including Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai are expected to remain actively engaged in efforts to maintain party unity. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has also been in Delhi amid the unfolding developments.

The latest episode has revived memories of previous political upheavals in Maharashtra and intensified speculation over whether the Shiv Sena (UBT) could face another significant organisational challenge in the coming days. As meetings continue in Delhi, political observers will be closely watching for any formal announcements from either camp.

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