Here are the top national news headlines and major developments across India on Saturday, June 6, 2026:
1. Massive “Cockroach Janta Party” Protest Hits Jantar Mantar; 6 Detained
High security was deployed across New Delhi as thousands of students, aspirants, and parents gathered at Jantar Mantar. The demonstration, led by Abhijeet Dipke—founder of the satirical online movement “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP)—and supported by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, ended peacefully after police briefly detained six individuals to prevent clashes.
2. Congress Slams Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Over CBSE Portal Row
Escalating the political friction over the Jantar Mantar protests, the Congress launched a scathing attack on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh labeled Pradhan “incompetent” following lapses in the CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, stating his continuation in office is an insult to lakhs of students.
3. Russia’s Share in Indian Crude Imports Surges to 11-Month High of 38%
Amid ongoing geopolitical shifts in West Asia, data revealed that Russia’s share in the value of India’s oil imports jumped back to nearly 38% in April 2026. Concurrently, the premium charged by Russia saw a steep 425% increase, while India’s dependence on oil from the United States plummeted to multi-month lows.
4. Over 1,000 Indian Nationals Deported from the U.S. So Far in 2026
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that 1,076 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States this year. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that both Washington and New Delhi remain strictly committed to working together to curb illegal migration channels.
5. Wayanad School Medical Crisis: 150 Students Fall Ill; Precautionary Holiday Declared
A major health scare unfolded in Kerala’s Wayanad district as nearly 150 students and a teacher from an aided upper primary school in Koilady fell ill with fever and vomiting over the last three days. While 38 children remain hospitalised in a special ward, health officials have declared a week-long precautionary holiday for the school.
6. Cricket: Gill and Rahul Smash Centuries as India Dominates Afghanistan Test
On Day 1 of the standalone Test match against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Singh PCA Stadium, India took absolute control. After winning the toss and electing to bat, India reached a commanding score of 368/3 at stumps, powered by brilliant centuries from Shubman Gill (103) and KL Rahul (100), alongside Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 50.
7. TMC Leaders Under Fire in West Bengal Over Alleged Relief Material Hoarding
A widening enforcement crackdown in West Bengal has put several Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders under scrutiny. Significant quantities of government relief materials, including blankets, tarpaulins, and food grains meant for disaster-hit residents, were recovered from locked quarters linked to a local TMC leader in Paschim Bardhaman.
8. K. Annamalai Launches Independent Political Movement Post-BJP Exit
Days after resigning from the primary membership of the BJP, former Tamil Nadu party chief K. Annamalai officially launched an independent political movement. Built around the governance ideals of former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the movement intends to challenge established factions in upcoming state and national cycles.
9. Karnataka Examination Authority Declares KCET 2026 Results
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) officially announced the results for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026. Aspirants can now access their scorecards and merit lists on the official portal, marking the commencement of the state’s engineering and professional course counseling cycle.
10. CPI Condemns Alleged RSS Assault on Annie Raja During Delhi Protests
Political tensions boiled over as Communist Party of India (CPI) State Secretary Binoy Viswam strongly condemned an alleged RSS attack on party National Secretary Annie Raja and other leaders. The incident reportedly occurred while they were expressing solidarity with student protesters at Jantar Mantar, sparking calls for state-wide demonstrations in Kerala.
