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Abhishek Sheoran

Abhishek Sheoran

Abhishek Sheoran is a Chief Sub-Editor at India TV News, where he primarily covers politics. With over eight years of experience in the media industry, he specialises in elections and political developments. Before joining India TV, he worked with leading media organisations, including The Daily Jagran and The Tribune. Abhishek holds a Master's degree in English from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. He can be reached at abhisheksheoran@indiatvnews.com.

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Wayanad landslide death count rises to six; rescue op underway for two missing workers
India | Jul 09, 2026, 08:35 PM IST
Meanwhile, 57 families living in landslide-prone areas have been shifted to two relief camps set up at Meppadi Polytechnic College and the Government UP School in Cheeral village.
Bizarre theft disrupts Bihar's Gaya–Patna rail section as thieves cut overhead electric wire
Bihar | Jul 09, 2026, 07:58 PM IST
According to local residents, the theft took place near Madarpur Railway Gumti, where the absence of late-night police patrolling may have allowed the thieves to carry out the crime.
Incessant rains wreak havoc in Uttarakhand, 7 districts on red alert; roads closed amid landslides
India | Jul 09, 2026, 06:00 PM IST
Rising water levels have been recorded in the Ganga, Yamuna and several tributaries following the continuous rain. In Tehri district's Kaddukhal area, an abandoned house was damaged after a landslide on Wednesday evening.

Relief for Mamata as Calcutta HC allows operation of TMC's frozen bank accounts, imposes conditions
West Bengal | Jul 09, 2026, 08:12 PM IST
The High Court clarified that allowing the temporary operation of the accounts should not be construed as recognising either faction as the 'real' Trinamool Congress. The bench observed that the dispute over the party's identity is already pending before the EC.
Chhattisgarh Cabinet approves Ease of Doing Business Bill 2026 to boost investments, job creation
Chhattisgarh | Jul 09, 2026, 04:08 PM IST
The Bill introduces a series of reforms designed to eliminate procedural delays and ensure time-bound delivery of government services. A key feature is the provision for deemed permission, under which applications pending beyond the prescribed timeline will automatically be treated as approved.
Fissures in MVA? Sanjay Raut slams Sharad Pawar for holding party meeting at Eknath Shinde's office
Maharashtra | Jul 09, 2026, 03:39 PM IST
Raut argued that extending political courtesy to Eknath Shinde sends the wrong message to the people of Maharashtra. In a pointed remark, he questioned whether Shinde deserved to be placed alongside some of Maharashtra’s most respected political figures.

Trump says he is 'number one' on Iran's kill list, credits himself for Israel's continued existence
World | Jul 08, 2026, 11:37 PM IST
This came shortly after Trump said the US was preparing another barrage of strikes on Iran. He also said the ‘ceasefire was over’ and that he would now target civilian infrastructure, following a series of strikes by Iran on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and on American bases in the Gulf.
Viral train decor for 'honeymoon' couple costs TC his job; all about the incident and its aftermath
India | Jul 08, 2026, 11:52 PM IST
The incident took place on Train No. 11002 Nandigram Express on July 6. According to the ministry, the couple had hired a private decorator through an online service to decorate their First AC cabin. The decorator entered the coach without official permission and transformed the compartment.
DRDO successfully tests Pinaka long-range guided rocket; what makes the advanced LRGR a game changer
India | Jul 08, 2026, 09:14 PM IST
All range instrumentation deployed during the trial continuously tracked the rocket throughout its flight. The data collected will be used to further validate the weapon system's performance. This is a major boost to the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 8, 2026
India | Jul 08, 2026, 08:22 PM IST
Mamata accused the BJP and the police of disrupting the protest march held over the alleged rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Baruipur.
Mamata Banerjee loses cool amid TMC Kolkata protest march, slaps own worker | VIDEO
West Bengal | Jul 08, 2026, 07:24 PM IST
Mamata accused the BJP and the police of disrupting the protest march held over the alleged rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Baruipur. She claimed the police failed to follow the Calcutta High Court's order that had allowed the rally to take place peacefully.
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre arrested for assaulting doctors at KDMC hospital in Thane
Maharashtra | Jul 08, 2026, 05:56 PM IST
The violence took place at the municipal hospital in Maharashtra's Thane district after doctors advised the family of a newborn to shift the baby to another medical facility for further treatment. The recommendation reportedly led to an argument.

Rahul Gandhi alleges fresh UGC-NET exam leak, targets Centre over exam integrity
India | Jul 08, 2026, 05:23 PM IST
The Congress leader highlighted a media report alleging that the question paper was being sold for Rs 2.25 lakh in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan.
ED freezes Rs 440 crore in multiple TMC-linked accounts after raids over 'suspicious' transactions
West Bengal | Jul 08, 2026, 05:09 PM IST
The agency carried out searches at five premises in Kolkata on Tuesday, including locations linked to the Carewell Group of Companies, which operates Carewell Aviation India Pvt. Ltd., a private jet and charter hiring service.
From fake donation receipts to stolen offerings, Ayodhya Temple probe uncovers fresh fraud
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 08, 2026, 04:33 PM IST
The alleged racket involved several accused, including Tinnu Yadav, Lav Kush Mishra, Karunesh Pandey and Anukalp Mishra, along with others who have already been arrested. Authorities are now verifying the authenticity and origin of the recovered receipts to determine the scale of the alleged fraud.

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav's four staff members abruptly removed; Congress questions move
India | Jul 08, 2026, 03:55 PM IST
The sweeping clearing of the minister's deck was executed through separate official directives, citing a mix of administrative grounds, premature repatriations and immediate terminations.
BKTC suspends employee as probe begins into Badrinath Temple donation irregularities
India | Jul 07, 2026, 11:27 PM IST
The controversy emerged after claims of irregularities during the counting of devotees' offerings at Badrinath Dham circulated on social media. Following these allegations, an organisation called Bhairav Sena submitted a complaint seeking a detailed investigation and the registration of a FIR.
PMO conducts high-level review to assess El Nino preparedness across key sectors
India | Jul 07, 2026, 10:37 PM IST
The PMO directed all ministries to closely monitor the evolving situation and adopt micro-level, location-specific strategies to minimise any adverse impact on agricultural production and overall economic activity.
ED raids five locations in 'suspicious' financial transactions linked to Trinamool Congress
West Bengal | Jul 07, 2026, 09:11 PM IST
The ED said the transaction chain appears suspicious at first glance and that the investigation is aimed at establishing the ultimate purpose and end-use of the funds. The allegations are part of an ongoing probe, and no judicial findings have yet been made regarding the claims.
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 7, 2026
India | Jul 07, 2026, 08:29 PM IST
Champat Rai dismissed the allegations made against him regarding the alleged misappropriation of donations meant for the Ram Temple, stating that the facts would become clear once the Special Investigation Team (SIT) completes its probe and submits its final report.