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Mulayam echoes Modi on Akhilesh: ‘Jo baap ka nahi, woh kisi ka nahi’

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SP patriarch stopped shy of announcing new party but reiterated that he doesn’t endorse decisions taken by his son

A formal split within the Samajwadi Party (SP) looks imminent. Although contrary to expectations, the party’s patriarch – Mulayam Singh Yadav – did not announce a new political outfit while interacting with the media in Lucknow, on Monday, he gave ample indications that walking out of the party he founded was now a matter of “when” and not “if”.

Echoing sentiments of Prime Minister Narendra Modi about SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, Mulayam said: “the man who occupies the highest political office of the country had said in Kannauj – jo baap ka nahi, woh kisi ka nahi (one who isn’t loyal to his father, can’t be loyal to anyone else) – need I say anything else now”.

Mulayam – the SP founder – was replying to a volley of questions on whether there was any possibility of a rapprochement between him and his son Akhilesh.

Though in the run up to his interaction with the media on Monday it was largely speculated that Netaji (as Mulayam is usually referred to) would formally announce a split in his party and possibly take over the Lok Dal as its national president – a rumour that was only strengthened further by Lok Dal chief Sunil Singh’s assertion to this effect – the political warhorse refrained from doing so.

“I am not forming a new party as of now”, Mulayam told reporters who pointedly asked him if he was finally moving away from the SP due to continuing differences with his son. Journalists even asked the SP founder why he was staying put in the party when he clearly didn’t approve of Akhilesh’s leadership and had been “betrayed” by his son who had earlier this year claimed that Mulayam would take over the party as its president after the UP assembly elections.

“I have been betrayed and everyone knows that,” Mulayam said. Asserting that as Akhilesh’s father, he will always “wish him well”, Mulayam said, “I don’t endorse the decisions being taken by him (as SP chief). The former three-term UP chief minister also said that he will “soon come before you all (the media) and give details” of the decision taken by Akhilesh that he doesn’t support.

Interestingly, Mulayam younger brother, Shivpal Yadav – the man because of whom differences between the father and son are said to have reached a point of no return – was conspicuous by his absence from Monday’s interaction. Mulayam said that Shivpal was “away on some important work in Etawah and Mainpuri (the political bastion of the SP clan)”.

Akhilesh Shivpal

Differences between Mulayam and Akhilesh came out in the open in the run up to the UP Assembly elections that were held earlier. Sources in the party had claimed then that while Akhilesh wanted the party to shed its image of an outfit that functioned purely as a family enterprise and particularly hoped to check Shivpal’s growing influence and alleged bullying tactics, Mulayam was favourably inclined towards Shivpal, the man who holds significant clout over the party’s grassroots cadre.

The differences between the father-son duo have split the party down the middle – though formalization of this split has been deferred for reasons best known to the Yadav clan. While a large chunk of the party’s old guard and a significant cadre base remains loyal to Mulayam and Shivpal, the more aspirational new guard along with some veterans like Mulayam’s cousin Ramgopal Yadav and former minister Azam Khan have stuck with Akhilesh Yadav.

Sources said that while Mulayam is set to launch his breakaway faction – though on Monday he continued to insist that Akhilesh was out of the Samajwadi Party as “his decisions don’t adhere to the party’s wishes” – he wants to first comprehensively gauge the political repercussions of such a move. There is already a buzz that Shivpal is in talks with the BJP for an alliance between Mulayam’s faction and the ruling party.

However, sources close to Akhilesh claim that the SP chief is himself contemplating ways to pip his father in this race and could announce his own outfit – a remodelled version of the current party – in the next few weeks.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed next Army chief, to take charge on June 30

The government has appointed Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, currently the Vice Chief of Army Staff, as the next Army chief. He will succeed General Upendra Dwivedi on June 30.

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The Centre has appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), paving the way for a leadership transition in the Indian Army later this month. Lt Gen Seth, who currently serves as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, will succeed General Upendra Dwivedi upon the latter’s retirement on June 30, 2026.

The appointment was announced on Saturday, with the government confirming that Lt Gen Seth will assume office from the afternoon of June 30. He will take over command after General Dwivedi completes his tenure as the Army’s 30th chief.

Veteran Armoured Corps officer

An officer of the Armoured Corps, Lt Gen Seth was commissioned into the Indian Army in December 1986 after graduating from the National Defence Academy. Over nearly four decades of service, he has held a range of operational, command, staff and strategic appointments across the Army.

Before becoming Vice Chief on April 1, 2026, he served in several senior leadership roles, including heading the Southern Command and South Western Command. He has also commanded formations such as the Delhi Area and the XXI Corps during his military career.

Leadership transition in the Army

Lt Gen Seth’s elevation comes as the Army prepares for a change of command at the highest level. His appointment follows his move to Army Headquarters as Vice Chief earlier this year, a role he assumed on April 1.

The Ministry of Defence said the incoming Army chief brings extensive experience from command, operational and strategic assignments across diverse military domains.

With the appointment, Lt Gen Seth is set to lead the Indian Army through the next phase of its modernisation and operational preparedness efforts after taking charge at the end of the month.

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IAF AN-32 aircraft crashes while landing at Assam’s Jorhat airbase, five personnel killed

Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam. The IAF has ordered a court of inquiry into the accident.

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An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of five Air Force personnel. The accident occurred during a routine sortie and triggered an emergency response at the airbase.

According to the IAF, the aircraft met with the accident during the landing phase at Jorhat. The force later confirmed the loss of five personnel and expressed condolences to their families. A court of inquiry has been ordered to determine the circumstances that led to the crash.

Court of inquiry ordered

The Indian Air Force said a formal investigation will examine the cause of the accident. Officials have not yet disclosed what may have led to the crash, and the inquiry is expected to review technical, operational and environmental factors.

Reports indicated that the co-pilot survived the accident and is undergoing medical treatment.

Personnel who lost their lives

The IAF identified the five personnel killed in the accident as:

  • Squadron Leader Prashant Singh
  • Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar
  • Sergeant Jitendra Sharma
  • Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat
  • Agniveervayu Danish Alam

The Air Force said it stands with the bereaved families during this difficult time.

AN-32’s role in the Air Force

The AN-32 is a twin-engine transport aircraft that has been a key part of the Indian Air Force’s logistics operations for decades. It is widely used to transport personnel, equipment and supplies, particularly in remote and high-altitude regions. India remains one of the largest operators of the aircraft type.

The crash comes months after a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft accident in Assam that claimed the lives of two IAF pilots.

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Delhi records coolest day of June so far as rain and thunderstorms bring relief from heat

Delhi recorded its coolest day of June after rain and thunderstorms caused a sharp drop in temperatures. IMD has forecast more showers and gusty winds before temperatures begin rising again.

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Delhi witnessed its coolest day of June so far after widespread rain and thunderstorm activity caused temperatures to drop significantly across the national capital. The change in weather provided much-needed relief from the intense summer heat that had gripped the region in recent weeks.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rain and thunderstorms over the past 24 hours brought a noticeable decline in both maximum and minimum temperatures. Official weather observations showed that Delhi’s maximum temperatures fell well below normal levels, while several areas experienced strong winds and rainfall.

More rain and thunderstorms likely

The IMD has forecast additional thunderstorms, light to moderate rain and gusty winds for Delhi and nearby areas through Saturday. A yellow alert remains in place, with weather conditions expected to stay unsettled before gradually improving.

Weather experts have attributed the recent change to the influence of a western disturbance and associated weather systems affecting northwestern India. While the disturbance is gradually moving away, its impact is expected to continue for a short period.

Temperatures may rise again next week

Meteorologists expect the pleasant conditions to last for another couple of days. After that, temperatures are likely to begin rising again as rainfall activity decreases. The IMD’s latest forecast also indicates a gradual increase in temperatures by the middle of next week.

Recent weather systems have brought relief not only to Delhi but also to parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and other northern states, where thunderstorms and rain have helped ease heatwave conditions.

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