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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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How Pakistan's military secured back-route control of PIA; the army-corporate nexus explained
World | Jul 01, 2026, 07:27 PM IST
PIA's decline had been building for decades. From the 1990s onwards, the airline was hit by mounting losses, poor management, ageing aircraft and maintenance issues, pushing it deeper into financial distress.
JD Vance dismisses Iran's peace talks denial, says 'other options' open if diplomacy fails
World | Jul 01, 2026, 06:02 PM IST
He expressed frustration over Iran’s public messaging, saying the country's officials deny peace talks while simultaneously acknowledging technical discussions related to a peace agreement.
Firms selling fake 'Rajdhani' pulses and gram flour busted in UP's Shahjahanpur; stock seized
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 01, 2026, 06:14 PM IST
The operation came to light following a complaint from a Delhi-based company, which alleged that its brand identity was being illegally copied and misused to market counterfeit products.

Revanth Reddy vs Nitin Nabin: BJP-Congress slugfest escalates ahead of 2028 Telangana polls
Telangana | Jul 01, 2026, 04:54 PM IST
The exchange began after Nabin, during his three-day Telangana visit, expressed confidence that the BJP would emerge as a strong challenger in the state. Referring to the party's 35 per cent vote share in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, he said the BJP has gained strength in the state.
WhatsApp's new username feature under government's scanner amid impersonation concerns: Sources
Technology | Jul 01, 2026, 08:10 PM IST
WhatsApp is preparing to launch a new username feature that will let people connect with others without revealing their phone numbers. The Meta-owned messaging platform has also started early username reservations before the feature is made available to all users later this year.
Four Indian Americans named as Carnegie's Great Immigrants for 2026; here's the list
World | Jul 01, 2026, 03:54 PM IST
The 2026 class includes 25 naturalised US citizens from 21 different countries and was revealed as the United States gets ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its independence.

Three women die, two missing after drowning in river in Ayodhya; CM Yogi expresses anguish
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 30, 2026, 11:53 PM IST
Bikapur MLA Amit Singh Chauhan said that local divers, villagers, police personnel and the civil administration are jointly carrying out the search operation. He said the rescue effort has been intensified to recover the missing women as quickly as possible.
Champat Rai grilled in Ram Temple donation theft case; here's what he told police
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 30, 2026, 10:51 PM IST
The statement comes amid growing scrutiny over whether the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust had prior knowledge of the alleged theft. CCTV footage dated June 5 is said to indicate that Trust officials had already detected discrepancies in the donation collections.
Reforms, Aatmanirbhar push top agenda at PM Modi's high-level meet with Union Secretaries | Details
India | Jun 30, 2026, 09:21 PM IST
Emphasising a 'Whole-of-Government Approach,' PM Modi called for breaking departmental silos and strengthening inter-ministerial collaboration to ensure seamless policy implementation. He also underscored the need for extensive use of the PM GatiShakti platform.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, June 30, 2026
India | Jun 30, 2026, 08:13 PM IST
Following the findings of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), officials have intensified the probe into the suspected misappropriation of donation funds at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, initiating major legal proceedings and administrative measures.
Bihar dowry death case mystery deepens as accused husband dies by suicide before court surrender
Bihar | Jun 30, 2026, 07:26 PM IST
According to eyewitnesses, Ravi's body was found hanging from a tree. Upon receiving the information, the Dumra police arrived at the scene, took possession of the body, and sent it to Sitamarhi Sadar Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi to visit India from July 1; here's key agenda for talks with PM Modi
India | Jun 30, 2026, 07:09 PM IST
India and Japan elevated their relationship to a Special Strategic and Global Partnership in 2014. Prime Minister Modi's visit to Japan in August last year laid out a roadmap for cooperation over the coming decade, with priority areas including defence and security.

Delhi Metro Blue Line witnesses technical glitch, services delayed between Anand Vihar and Vaishali
Delhi | Jun 30, 2026, 06:26 PM IST
Commuters, especially those coming back from their offices, faced significant delays and congestion. Many passengers also expressed their frustration over social media due to the inconvenience.
EC begins SIR across five states; here's all you need to know about voter list revision exercise
India | Jun 30, 2026, 05:13 PM IST
In all of these five states, the draft electoral roll will be published on August 5, while claims and objections can be filed between August 5 and September 4. These applications will be processed till October 3, and the final electoral roll will be issued on October 7.
Another crisis in the offing? SP MLA Kamal Akhtar resigns as chief whip amid 'rift' with Ruchi Veera
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 30, 2026, 04:39 PM IST
Before Akhtar, chief whip's post was held by Manoj Pandey, who later broke ranks by cross-voting, eventually leaving the SP and joining the BJP. Pandey now serves as a minister in the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government.

SC orders status quo in BPCL ethanol allocation row; Centre says 20% blending target 'unchanged'
India | Jun 30, 2026, 04:11 PM IST
The dispute stems from a Karnataka High Court order directing authorities to reopen the ethanol allocation process for the 2025–26 supply year. BPCL has argued that reopening the allocation could disrupt the implementation of the Centre's nationwide ethanol blending programme.
SBI wanted to replace Ram Temple cash-counting staff months before donation theft emerged: Sources
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 29, 2026, 11:10 PM IST
On Monday, all eight people accused in the alleged embezzlement of donations were remanded to 14 days of judicial custody by a local court. The accused will remain in custody until July 13.
India condemns Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan, reaffirms support for Kabul's sovereignty
India | Jun 29, 2026, 10:17 PM IST
Fresh violence along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border has left at least 36 civilians dead and more than 160 others injured, according to Afghan officials. The overnight airstrikes and military operation have further increased tensions between the two neighbouring countries.
Delhi to launch weekend traffic courts from July 5 to clear pending challans | Details
Delhi | Jun 29, 2026, 09:06 PM IST
Officials said the move is aimed at providing a quicker and more accessible system for resolving traffic violations. It is also expected to reduce inconvenience for vehicle owners and encourage people to voluntarily comply with traffic rules.
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, June 29, 2026
India | Jun 29, 2026, 07:40 PM IST
The theft in the Ram Temple donation case has sparked a political controversy in UP, where assembly elections are scheduled for early next year. The Samajwadi Party has attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the incident and called for the strictest possible action against those responsible.