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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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Man kills son, dies by suicide after domestic dispute in Andhra Pradesh
India | Jul 07, 2026, 07:59 PM IST
Investigators revealed that Saheb was severely addicted to alcohol and neither he nor his son held steady employment. The situation at home had grown increasingly tense due to Saheb's habits, as he frequently harassed his wife for money to fund his drinking.
Trump reaches Turkey for NATO summit, set to meet several alliance leaders
World | Jul 07, 2026, 07:18 PM IST
The summit comes as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues despite repeated attempts to broker peace. Trump is set to meet Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the summit.
BJP names Abhishek Kumar as candidate for Bankipur byelection in Bihar
Bihar | Jul 07, 2026, 06:18 PM IST
The Bankipur byelection was necessitated after the resignation of former BJP MLA Nitin Nabin, who vacated the seat following his election to the Rajya Sabha.

Record-breaking devotee rush at Amarnath Yatra adds pressure on authorities; Baba Barfani vanishes
Jammu And Kashmir | Jul 07, 2026, 05:11 PM IST
Within the first five days of the pilgrimage, nearly one lakh devotees had already completed the darshan. In comparison, last year approximately 55,000 pilgrims had visited during the first four days, while this year the figure has climbed to nearly 86,000 during the same period.
Maharashtra mandates domicile proof for driving licences from August 1, announces bike taxi roadmap
Maharashtra | Jul 07, 2026, 04:22 PM IST
Minister Sarnaik said private motorcycles cannot be used to carry passengers without official permission. However, the State Transport Authority has issued 30-day temporary licences to aggregator companies.
At Indonesian Parliament, PM Modi highlights Ramayana, Mahabharata as pillars of bilateral relations
World | Jul 07, 2026, 03:55 PM IST
Highlighting the geographical proximity between the two nations, PM Modi observed that while their capitals are separated by thousands of kilometres, the waters between them span only about 150 kilometres.

Mumbai battles floods, fallen trees and traffic due to heavy rain; schools to remain shut amid alert
Maharashtra | Jul 06, 2026, 11:52 PM IST
Heavy rainfall and flooding on railway tracks disrupted train operations in the Mumbai Central division of Western Railway. Four passenger trains were cancelled due to waterlogged tracks, while several other services experienced delays and disruptions.
Congress to challenge MP Waqf Board reorganisation with Hindu members in SC; BJP defends move
Madhya Pradesh | Jul 06, 2026, 11:53 PM IST
Congress MLA Arif Masood said the issue of the Waqf Act is already before the Supreme Court and that the state government should have waited for the court's final verdict before making such appointments.
Mamata-led TMC faction files detailed reply to EC, dismisses rival camp's claim over party
West Bengal | Jul 06, 2026, 11:53 PM IST
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee argued that the rebel faction's June 22 ‘special session’, where it claimed to have reconstituted the party organisation, violated the AITC constitution.

2 Assam Rifles personnel killed, several injured in militant ambush in Manipur's Ukhrul
Manipur | Jul 06, 2026, 11:53 PM IST
Security forces immediately launched search operations in the surrounding areas. Additional teams have also been deployed to carry out area domination in vulnerable and fringe locations.
Silver idol worth Rs 51 lakh stolen from temple in Karnataka’s Vijayapura; FIR filed
Karnataka | Jul 06, 2026, 06:25 PM IST
The theft occurred at the Sri Pavada Basaveshwara Temple sometime between 9:00 PM on July 5 and 4:30 AM on July 6, according to police and temple authorities.
Maharashtra FDA bans Pakistan-origin 'Goree Beauty Cream' after detecting toxic mercury, lead
Maharashtra | Jul 06, 2026, 06:00 PM IST
The crackdown was carried out following complaints and surveillance operations in April, during which multiple cosmetic products—including various fairness creams, soaps, and body lotions such as Goree Whitening Body Lotion and Golden Star Beauty Cream—were confiscated from several shops.

PM Modi arrives in Indonesia on first leg of three-nation tour; fighter jets escort aircraft | VIDEO
World | Jul 06, 2026, 11:53 PM IST
After completing engagements in Indonesia, Modi will travel to Melbourne in Australia at the invitation of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The final leg of the tour will be in Auckland in Auckland, following an invitation from New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Iran applauds India for participation at Khamenei's funeral, hails enduring friendship
World | Jul 06, 2026, 04:29 PM IST
The embassy stated that the gesture would be remembered by the Iranian people as an important symbol of friendship and compassion. It added that India's support during the mourning period would serve as a foundation for strengthening bilateral relations in the years ahead.
Punjab Congress rift deepens as Channi camp boycotts Warring-led party events; leaders rush to Delhi
India | Jul 06, 2026, 03:49 PM IST
The development comes despite senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel's recent visit to Chandigarh, where he held meetings in an attempt to defuse tensions and bring warring factions together after the organisational rejig.

13 killed in rain-related incidents across Maharashtra, several flights, trains affected
Maharashtra | Jul 06, 2026, 11:02 PM IST
Mumbai rains LIVE: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continuous spells of rain over the next 24 hours, with heavy to very heavy rainfall at some places, extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations and gusty winds of 60-70 kmph.
Six dead after part of four-storey chawl collapses amid heavy rain in Mumbai | VIDEO
Maharashtra | Jul 05, 2026, 11:16 PM IST
Preliminary reports suggest that two to three residential tenements within the structure collapsed. Soon after the incident, rescue teams reached the spot and began efforts to search for and evacuate those trapped.
Flights delayed, trees uprooted as monsoon fury submerges Mumbai; schools shut amid fresh rain alert
Maharashtra | Jul 05, 2026, 11:39 PM IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) continued its red alert for Mumbai after several locations received more than 200 mm of rainfall, with some areas recording close to 300 mm within 24 hours. The weather department warned that heavy rain could continue.
Noida burglary gang busted after several thefts; how their stone-and-surveillance trick got exposed
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 05, 2026, 11:39 PM IST
Police from Sector-20 station arrested the accused from the Sector-29 area and recovered a stolen motorcycle, lock-breaking tools, Rs 20,500 in cash, two knives, and additional stolen items from their possession.
Jharkhand govt unveils industrial and textile policies to accelerate investment and job creation
Jharkhand | Jul 05, 2026, 07:32 PM IST
To further refine the proposed frameworks and attract national and global investment interest, the Government of Jharkhand will host a two-day National Stakeholder Consultation Meet in New Delhi on July 8–9.