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"India-Canada relations are now getting back on track": Defence Expert Sanjeev Srivastava hails PM Modi's visit
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | June 19, 2025 9:44:55 AM IST
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Canada and meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Defence Expert Sanjeev Srivastava on Thursday said that India-Canada relations are now getting back on track. ... read..


Ludhiana West bypoll: AAP candidate casts his vote, urges voters to exercise their franchise
Ludhiana (Punjab) | June 19, 2025 9:44:50 AM IST
AAP candidate for Ludhiana West assembly by-polls, Sanjeev Arora, cast his vote along with his family in the early hours of the voting, which began at 7 am on Thursday. ... read..


JIPMER inaugurates State-of-the-Art BHISHM Cube for disaster management
Puducherry (Tamil Nadu) | June 19, 2025 9:44:49 AM IST
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) marked a significant advancement in disaster preparedness with the inauguration of the BHISHM Cube (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri), a mobile emergency me ... read..


"Nation awaits answers": Randeep Surjewala asks PM Modi to clarify US President's "trade deal" remarks
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 9:44:47 AM IST
After US President Donald Trump reiterated that he used a trade deal to stop tensions between India and Pakistan, Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi' s-led central government, asserting ... read..


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extends birthday wishes to Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 9:14:23 AM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended birthday wishes on Thursday to the leader of the opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his 55th birthday. ... read..


Northern Army Commander reviews operational logistics unit, emphasises tech-driven modernisation
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 19, 2025 9:14:20 AM IST
Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Commander-in-Chief of the Udhampur-based Northern Army Command, visited a key operational logistics unit to assess the ongoing transformation in operational and logistical preparedness, said the army. ... read..


"PM Modi should be ashamed to come to Bihar": RJD's Tejashwi Yadav
Patna (Bihar) | June 19, 2025 9:14:17 AM IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his upcoming visit to Bihar, claiming that the PM is coming to Bihar to do "politics of hatred" and should be ashamed to come to the state due to unfulfille ... read..


"I have fulfilled my constitutional duty," says Congress' Ashu as by-elections held in five states
Ludhiana (Punjab) | June 19, 2025 9:14:15 AM IST
Voting is underway for assembly by-elections in five constituencies across the country on Thursday, including the high-profile Ludhiana West seat in Punjab. Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu, after casting his vote at booth numbers 72-76 at Malwa Sen ... read..


Uttarakhand: CM Dhami practises yoga ahead of the International Yoga Day
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 19, 2025 9:14:11 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami practised yoga in Dehradun on Thursday morning ahead of the International Day of Yoga on June 21. ... read..


Telangana: BJP MP Arvind Dharmapuri terms Banakacherla's project meeting "Sheer eyewash"
Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 19, 2025 8:44:12 AM IST
BJP MP Arvind Dharmapuri has criticised the proposed meeting by Telangana Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy on the Banakacherla project. ... read..


Manipur artist inspires with dolls made from repurposed vegetable refuse
Senapati (Manipur) | June 19, 2025 8:44:10 AM IST
In the picturesque hills of Senapati district, 38-year-old Nelly Chacheya is creating waves with her eco-friendly handicrafts, delicate dolls made from discarded vegetable waste. A florist by profession, Nelly is now gaining recognition as a dollmaker who ... read..


Civil Aviation ministry issues new rules to demolish obstructions near airports after AI-787 crash
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 8:44:07 AM IST
A week after the Air India crash in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has released new draft rules to tighten control over structures that pose a risk to aircraft safety. ... read..


Polling begins for assembly by-elections across 4 states
Nilambur (Kerala) | June 19, 2025 8:14:26 AM IST
Voting began for the high-stakes assembly bye-elections in five constituencies across the country on Thursday. ... read..


J-K: 4 Rashtriya Rifles steps up patrolling in Bhaderwah to maintain peace and security
Bhaderwah (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 19, 2025 8:14:25 AM IST
The Indian Army's 4 Rashtriya Rifles has intensified patrolling in the dense forests and hilly terrain of Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen the security grid and ensure peace in the region. ... read..


"Bound not by blood, but by thought, vision, purpose": TN chief minister Stalin wishes Rahul Gandhi on his 55th birthday
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 8:14:21 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday extended wishes to the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on his 55th birthday, saying that he is bound to the latter not by blood but by thought, vision, and purpose. ... read..


Court agreed that evidence presented indicates corruption has occurred: Sukanta Majumdar on HC directive to resume MGNREGA
Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 19, 2025 8:14:17 AM IST
Following the Calcutta High Court's directive to the Centre to resume disbursal of MGNREGA funds in West Bengal from August 1, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday said that it was too early to comment on this, but the court agreed that the eviden ... read..


Magenta line services delayed between Botanical Garden- Kalkaji Mandir: Delhi Metro
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 8:14:13 AM IST
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Thursday said that train services on the Magenta Line between Botanical Garden and Kalkaji Mandir were experiencing delays. ... read..


BSF apprehends Bangladeshi national, seizes narcotics and contraband in Tripura
Agartala (Tripura) | June 19, 2025 8:14:11 AM IST
In a series of coordinated operations, the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura apprehended one Bangladeshi national, two Indian nationals, and seized a large quantity of narcotics and contraband goods worth over ?1.09 crore. ... read..


West Bengal: Mock-polling held ahead of bypolls in Kaliganj
Kaliganj (West Bengal) | June 19, 2025 7:44:09 AM IST
Mock polling was held at a polling booth in the Kaliganj assembly constituency ahead of voting for the Kaliganj bye-elections, which began at 7 AM. ... read..


Operation Sindhu: Flight carrying 110 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran lands in Delhi, students thank Indian govt
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 7:44:07 AM IST
Amid conflict between Israel and Iran, a flight carrying 110 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran landed in Delhi under the Operation Sindhu. Students evacuated from Urmia, Iran, thanked the Government of India. ... read..


Polling begins for assembly by-elections across five states
Nilambur (Kerala) | June 19, 2025 7:44:04 AM IST
Voting began for the high-stakes assembly bye-elections in five constituencies across the country on Thursday. ... read..


"Both leaders agreed to the much-awaited reboot of India-Canada relationship...": AAP MP Vikramjeet Singh Sahney on PM Modi's visit
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 6:44:15 AM IST
AAP MP Vikramjeet Singh Sahney on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for strengthening the ties between the two nations, calling it a 'reboot' of the relationship. ... read..


"Very Sorry": Air India Chairman N Chandrasekharan apologises after AI-171 tragedy
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 6:14:11 AM IST
N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons and Air India, has apologised for the Air India AI-171 tragedy that claimed more than 270 lives after the flight crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12. ... read..


Bosiram Siram appointed as new chief of Arunachal Congress
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 5:44:33 AM IST
Congress appointed Bosiram Siram as the President of Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee, replacing Nabam Tuki, with immediate effect. ... read..


Road accident in Pune rural claims 8 lives, including a woman, 7 men
Pune (Maharashtra) | June 19, 2025 5:44:31 AM IST
A road accident on Tuesday evening on the Jejuri-Morgaon Road in Pune district claimed the lives of eight people, and left four others injured, including two children, the Pune Rural Police updated. ... read..


One Nation, One Time: India's march towards time sovereignty, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 5:44:30 AM IST
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, organised a landmark Round Table Conference on Time Dissemination at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, today, under the visionary theme "One Nation, One Time." ... read..


"Mamata Banerjee wants to solve this problem..." TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on interim stay on state govt's OBC list notification
Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 19, 2025 4:44:16 AM IST
As the Calcutta High Court granted an interim stay on the state government's OBC list notification, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wants to solve the problem. ... read..


"I don't know anything about Sanjay Verma": Govind, accused Sonam Raghuvanshi's brother
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | June 19, 2025 4:44:14 AM IST
As Sanjay Verma's name surfaced in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, the accused Sonam Raghuvanshi's brother, Govind, said that he does not know Sanjay. ... read..


Goa: Bengaluru woman murdered by partner, accused detained
Margao (Goa) | June 19, 2025 4:44:12 AM IST
Goa Police found the body of a Bengaluru woman murdered in a forest area in South Goa. Her partner slit her throat, and was caught by the police in an attempt to fleeing. ... read..


Resident Commissioner to support Keralites returning in wake of Israel-Iran war: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | June 19, 2025 3:44:14 AM IST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday instructed the Resident Commissioner in Delhi to provide necessary facilities to Keralites returning from Iran and Israel amid the escalating conflict between the two countries. ... read..


"Plants can be plotted anywhere...": Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses row over Tulsi plant
Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 19, 2025 3:14:18 AM IST
Addressing the communal tension over planting Tulsi in place of a fruit vendor's shop, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called it an insult to the sacred plant and said that people have the right to follow their religion. ... read..


Singapore Airlines offers condolences to families of victims in AI-171 plane crash
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 2:14:19 AM IST
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group issued a statement extending condolences to the families of the victims in the Air India-171 plane crash. The statement came after Praful Patel, Former Union Aviation Minister and Working President of the NCP, questioned ... read..


BRS leader KT Rama Rao writes to ACB, calls mobile phone submission a violation of fundamental rights
Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 19, 2025 2:14:17 AM IST
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao wrote a reply to the Anti-Corruption Bureau's (ACB) notice seeking submission of his mobile phone in the Formula E race case. He called the submission of his mobile phone a violation of his fundamental rights. ... read..


"Maharashtra govt should make clarification of what the policy really is": Supriya Sule on Hindi as third language
Pune (Maharashtra) | June 19, 2025 2:14:15 AM IST
NCP SCP MP Supriya Sule has urged the Maharashtra government to provide clarity on the reported move to mandate Hindi as the default third language in schools across the state. ... read..


Air India reduces international services on wide-body aircraft by 15%
Gurugram (Haryana) | June 19, 2025 1:44:11 AM IST
Air India has reduced its international services on wide-body aircraft by 15 per cent for the next few weeks. The decision comes after the tragic loss of 241 lives on board Air India-171 flight, which crashed in Ahmedabad. ... read..


Telangana CM Revanth Reddy holds all-party meeting to oppose Godavari-Banakacherla Project
Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 19, 2025 1:14:15 AM IST
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy held an all-party meeting with Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar and Union Minister Kishan Reddy regarding the Godavari-Banakacherla Water Project. ... read..


Dharmendra Pradhan meets Andhra Education Minister Nara Lokesh; appreciates his effort to "transform learning landscape" in state
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 1:14:08 AM IST
Union Education Minister Dharmedra Pradhan on Wednesday met with Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Minister for Information Technology and Education, Nara Lokesh, and appreciated his efforts to transform the learning landscape in the state. ... read..


Operational, regulatory, weather factors drive recent Air India disruptions: Spokesperson
By Shafali Nigam

New Delhi | June 18, 2025 11:44:46 PM IST
Amid a spate of flight disruptions, Air India has clarified that a mix of operational, regulatory, and environmental challenges--not just technical issues--are behind the recent cancellations and delays across its domestic and international network. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM sanctions over Rs 1,269 lakh for infrastructure projects in state
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 18, 2025 11:44:43 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved Rs 1,269 lakh for various infrastructure projects in Nainital and Rudraprayag districts. ... read..


"From a party whose lies are exposed daily": Hardeep Singh Puri slams Jairam Ramesh's "triple jhatka" remark on Trump-Modi phone call
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 11:44:40 PM IST
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday dismissed Congress MP Jairam Ramesh's "triple jhatka" remark on Indian foreign policy and diplomacy following Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump's telephonic conversation, noting that ... read..


"Lacks mentality to ensure justice for all": BJP leader CT Ravi slams Congress over caste census
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 18, 2025 11:44:33 PM IST
BJP leader CT Ravi on Wednesday reiterated the party's commitment to social justice, while launching a sharp critique of the Congress over its past handling of OBC reservations and welfare. ... read..


Puri failed diplomat, parrots statements from PMO: Congress MP Manickam Tagore
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 11:44:30 PM IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, labelling him a "failed diplomat" and a "failed minister" who merely "parrots" statements from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). ... read..


Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam's Customer Facilitation Centre inaugurated
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 18, 2025 11:44:25 PM IST
MLA of Shimla Urban and Mayor of Shimla Municipal Corporation inaugurated the first Customer Facilitation Centre (CFC) of Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited (SJPNL) on Wednesday in Sanjauli. ... read..


PM Modi's Canada visit "hard slap" to Khalistani forces: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 11:44:20 PM IST
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Canada, characterising it as a "hard slap" on Khalistani extremist forces, noting that it will improve "shortcomings and problems" in bilateral relations ... read..


"Very sorry, all we can do is to grieve with the families": Air India Chairman after AI171 crash
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 11:44:18 PM IST
Air India and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Wednesday publicly expressed his sorrow over the London-bound Air India flight crash on June 12, finally breaking his silence after the tragedy during an interview with Group Editor-in-Chief of Times No ... read..


Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor hits out at BJP ahead of PM Modi's Bihar visit
Gopalganj (Bihar) | June 18, 2025 11:14:51 PM IST
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to Bihar and said that the people of the state should question why the BJP is seeking support without delivering benefits in return. ... read..


Chandigarh tops school education performance index, scores dip in 12 states/UTs
By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | June 18, 2025 11:14:48 PM IST
Chandigarh has emerged as the top performer in the Education Ministry's Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2023-24, even as 12 states and UTs -- including Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Bihar -- saw a dip in school education performance from ... read..


"Is there democracy in India today?" Bengal CM condemns Samvidhan Hatya Diwas
Howrah (West Bengal) | June 18, 2025 11:14:43 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday condemned the idea of observing June 25 as "Samvidhan Hatya Diwas" and said that she objected to the name. She questioned if democracy prevailed in the country under the current government. ... read..


Delhi: LG accords sanction to prosecute two police officials in embezzlement case
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 11:14:41 PM IST
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has accorded sanction to prosecute two Delhi Police officials in connection with an embezzlement case, according to a statement on Wednesday. ... read..


Assam Rifles foils major smuggling bid; illegal cigarettes worth Rs 5.1 cr siezed in Tripura
General News | June 18, 2025 11:14:37 PM IST
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 18 (ANI) In a major crackdown on smuggling activities, Assam Rifles successfully seized 170 cartons of banned foreign cigarettes during an operation near general area Chandrapur, Agartala, Tripura, according to a statement ... read..


Maharashtra: Seven people killed in road accident in Pune
Pune (Maharashtra) | June 18, 2025 10:44:27 PM IST
As many as seven people have died in a road accident involving a Sedan and a pick-up truck in Maharashtra's Pune district on Wednesday, as per police. ... read..


Electors to get EPICS within 15 days of update in electoral rolls: ECI
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 10:44:25 PM IST
To ensure faster delivery of Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPICS) to the electors, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) enabling the delivery of EPICs within 15 days of an update in the electoral ... read..


"India is ahead of world in digital payments," says FM Sitharaman
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 10:44:22 PM IST
At the Digital Payment Award distribution ceremony held in the national capital, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman hailed India's extraordinary achievements in digital payments and financial technology, noting that the ... read..


NIA arrests 4 more accused in TN radicalisation and recruitment case
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 10:44:20 PM IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested four more accused in the Tamil Nadu radicalisation and recruitment case, an offshoot of the Coimbatore car bomb blast case, according to an official statement. ... read..


Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Yatra witnesses 11.4 lakh pilgrims till June 18
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 18, 2025 10:44:19 PM IST
In the 48 days since the doors of Shri Kedarnath Yatra were opened, the number of devotees arriving for the pilgrimage as of Wednesday has crossed 11 lakh 40 thousand. ... read..


"Necessary to intensify pilgrimage, tourism activities in Uttarakhand": CM Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 18, 2025 10:14:30 PM IST
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday reiterated the importance of strengthening pilgrimage and tourism activities to ensure the holistic development of Uttarakhand. ... read..


Telangana: Hyderabad police conducts special drive against drunk driving by school bus drivers
Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 18, 2025 10:14:28 PM IST
In a bid to ensure the safety of school children, the West and North Zone Traffic Police conducted a special drive against drunk driving by school bus drivers on June 18. The drive was carried out at 34 locations across prominent areas, including Jubilee ... read..


Eastern Railway announces introduction of AC suburban services at affordable cost
Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 18, 2025 10:14:27 PM IST
To fulfil the growing requirements of suburban passengers, Eastern Railway is preparing to run Air Conditioned Electric Multiple Unit (AC EMU) locals soon, Eastern Railway said in a press release. ... read..


'Blow to BJP's politics of revenge': TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee on Court's directive on MGNREGA
Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 18, 2025 10:14:25 PM IST
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee said on Wednesday that the Calcutta High Court's order today to restart MGNREGA in Bengal is a "blow to the BJP's politics of revenge" and said that the Court's directive today is a "step" toward restoring justice. ... read..


Assam CM Himanta Sarma presents appointment letters to 400 Medical, Health officers
Guwahati (Assam) | June 18, 2025 10:14:20 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday presented appointment letters to 400 Medical and Health Officers at a programme held at GMCH auditorium in Guwahati. It may be noted that with these 400 appointments, the present government achieved a ... read..


Ahmedabad plane crash tragedy: Civil Hospital ensures systematic arrangement of embalming and coffin sealing certification for mortal remains
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 18, 2025 9:44:39 PM IST
In the aftermath of the recent tragic AI 171 plane crash in Ahmedabad, the Civil Hospital has followed important and legal procedures to ensure the respectful and dignified transportation of the victims' mortal remains to their respective hometowns. ... read..


BJD's Political Affairs Committee to handle duties in absence of chief Naveen Patnaik
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | June 18, 2025 9:44:36 PM IST
In the absence of former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik, the duties of the party office will be managed by its Political Affairs Committee. Additionally, Debi Prasad Mishra, Senior Vice President, Headquarters, wi ... read..


Naxal suffers major blow as senior cadre couple surrenders in Chhattisgarh
Mohla Manpur (Chhattisgarh) | June 18, 2025 9:44:32 PM IST
In a significant setback to the CPI (Maoist), a senior Naxal couple, active in Left Wing Extremism for the past 25 years, surrendered before the police and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in Chhattisgarh's Mohla Manpur district on Wednesday. ... read..


6th meeting of Sub-Committee for Assam Accord held in Guwahati
Guwahati (Assam) | June 18, 2025 9:44:26 PM IST
The 6th meeting of Sub-Committee for Implementation of various clauses of Assam Accord under the chairmanship of Assam Minister of Implementation of Assam Accord Atul Bora and leadership of All Assam Students' Union (AASU) was held at Janata Bhawan in Guw ... read..


NIA chargesheets key accused in 2023 Chhattisgarh IED blast case
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 9:44:23 PM IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted a key accused in the case relating to the IED blast that had killed 10 District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and their civilian driver in Chhattisgarh by members of the banned CPI (Maoist) terror ... read..


ADA kickstarts process to build Made in India fifth-generation fighter jet AMCA with Indian firms
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 9:44:21 PM IST
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has invited Indian firms to participate in the development of the indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). ... read..


Himachal govt conducts statewide review to gear up for monsoon season
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 18, 2025 9:14:18 PM IST
As monsoon season approaches, the Himachal Pradesh government has intensified its efforts to minimise potential losses from rain-related disasters by initiating a comprehensive preparedness plan across the state. ... read..


Class 12 first-class scorers see 86 pc rise in 11 years: Education Ministry
General News | June 18, 2025 9:14:14 PM IST
India has seen an 85.8 per cent increase in the number of students scoring above 60 per cent in Class 12 board exams over the past 11 years, with girls significantly outperforming boys across all social categories, according to data released by the Minist ... read..


On PM's call, gram panchayats gearing up for historic nationwide celebration of International Yoga Day
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 9:14:11 PM IST
Panchayats across the country are gearing up to make the upcoming International Day of Yoga (IDY) a historic one with mass mobilisation. This is in response to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's letter where he appealed Gram Pradhans to encourage and insp ... read..


CBI registers corruption case against former ONGC officials, others over fake bills worth Rs 45 lakh
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 8:44:28 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against 10 accused including the then DGM (MS) and a Contractual Medical Officer (Occupational Health) of ONGC, Jorhat and Proprietors of 8 private medical shops on the allegation that accuse ... read..


Heavy rainfall hits 8-9 places in Odisha, more downpour expected in next 2-3 days: IMD
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | June 18, 2025 8:44:26 PM IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) of Bhubaneswar has reported heavy rainfall across Odisha, with eight to nine places recording significant downpours in the last 24 hours. ... read..


"There will be stability in prices": Union Minister Puri on shortage fear over India's energy supplies amid Israel-Iran conflict
By Suchitra Mukherjee

New Delhi | June 18, 2025 8:44:25 PM IST
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday assured that India has sufficient petrol and diesel reserves and that country has nothing to worry about, as it also has enough ... read..


Himachal CM inaugurates newly constructed Rs 14.174 crore bus stand at Theog
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 18, 2025 8:44:23 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday inaugurated the newly constructed bus stand at Theog, built at a cost of Rs 14.84 crore, and the APMC Fruit and Vegetable Market Complex at Shilaru, constructed at a cost of Rs 23 crore, ... read..


Himachal CM inaugurates newly constructed Rs 14.84 crore bus stand at Theog
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 18, 2025 8:44:20 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday inaugurated the newly constructed bus stand at Theog, built at a cost of Rs 14.84 crore, and the APMC Fruit and Vegetable Market Complex at Shilaru, constructed at a cost of Rs 23 crore, ... read..


SC grants relief to Cancer patient accused in NDPS case, stays order to surrender
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 8:44:15 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted relief to a woman suffering from cancer, who is an accused in a case registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. ... read..


Punjab: BSF recovers two drones from Tarn Taran, Ferozepur districts
Tarn Taran (Punjab) | June 18, 2025 8:14:34 PM IST
The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered two drones from Tarn Taran and Ferozepur districts in two separate search operations on Wednesday, according to an official statement. ... read..


MLC Kavitha slams Revanth Reddy over 'inaction' on BC Bill
Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 18, 2025 8:14:32 PM IST
Telangana Jagruthi president and BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha has made a strong warning to the state government, stating that if 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) is not implemented in the upcoming local body elections, hundreds of nominat ... read..


"Big relief to public will come into effect from Aug 15": Nitin Gadkari on new FASTag-based annual pass
Gurugram (Haryana) | June 18, 2025 8:14:31 PM IST
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that the introduction of a FASTag-based Annual Pass will provide a 'big relief' to commuters as it will reduce the financial burden and ease travel with no need to stop at toll pla ... read..


Ahmedabad police says swift response with 'green corridor' facilitated emergency rescue efforts after plane crash
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | June 18, 2025 8:14:25 PM IST
In the aftermath of the Air India plane crash on June 12 which claimed the lives of 241 people, the Ahmedabad Police on Wednesday said that a green corridor was established to allow ambulances swift and unhindered access, while ground rescue operations we ... read..


Union Minister Jitendra Singh lauds 11 years of Modi govt; says era marked a "turning point" for India
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 8:14:23 PM IST
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday lauded the extensive administrative reforms that have reshaped India's governance landscape on the occasion of the completion of 11 years of the NDA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasising thei ... read..


We thank Centre, but seek full Rs 9000 crores restoration support: Himachal Minister on Centre's disaster aid
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 18, 2025 8:14:20 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Industry Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan has expressed gratitude to the Central government for releasing Rs 2006.40 crore towards disaster restoration efforts following the unprecedented natural calamity that devastated the state in 2023. ... read..


DRI seizes leopard skins and bones, arrests one trafficker
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 8:14:18 PM IST
In a continued effort to combat wildlife crimes, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) executed an operation on June 16, successfully obstructing the trafficking of leopard parts. ... read..


First organised, pre-planned crime in Meghalaya: Minister Hek on Raja Raghuvanshi murder case
East Khasi Hills (Meghalaya) | June 18, 2025 7:44:38 PM IST
Meghalaya's Minister Alexander Laloo Hek on Wednesday said that the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case is the first instance of an organised, premeditated crime in the state. ... read..


Calcutta High Court directs Centre to resume MGNREGA in West Bengal from August 1
Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 18, 2025 7:44:37 PM IST
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to resume disbursal of MGNREGA funds in West Bengal from August 1, while allowing the Union government to set necessary safeguards to prevent corruption. ... read..


Ministry of Education signs MoU to further spirit of NEP 2020
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 7:44:30 PM IST
In a significant step towards ensuring equitable access to education for disabled children (Divyangjans), a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between National Institute for Open Schooling (NIOS), National Council of Educational Resea ... read..


UP govt promotes 'Y-Break Yoga' on International Yoga Day
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 18, 2025 7:44:28 PM IST
Ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to integrate yoga into daily governance and office culture. Acting on the Ministry of AYUSH's guidance, the state has directed all government offices to implement the 'Y-Break ... read..


Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to undergo treatment for cervical arthritis
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | June 18, 2025 7:44:32 PM IST
Former Chief Minister of Odisha and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik, is scheduled to undergo treatment for cervical arthritis. ... read..


"No one allowed to take law in their hands": Punjab Women Commission on influencer Kanchan Kumari's murder
Mohali (Punjab) | June 18, 2025 7:44:12 PM IST
Punjab Women Commission Chairperson Raj Lali Gill on Wednesday condemned the murder of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari and asserted that no individual has the right to take the law into their own hands. ... read..


Here's what we know about US' PlayStation's concert series
Los Angeles | June 18, 2025 7:44:08 PM IST
There's great news for gamers out there. ... read..


Shiv Sena's foundation day will be celebrated with great fanfare: Maharashtra Minister
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 18, 2025 6:44:34 PM IST
Maharashtra Minister Shambhuraj Desai said on Wednesday that the Shiv Sena's foundation day would be celebrated with great fanfare and guidance of the chief leader of the Shiv Sena, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, will be the event's main attraction. ... read..


NAKSHATRA to boost viral genomic surveillance and preparedness for future pandemics: ICMR NIV Director
By Shalini Bhardwaj

Pune (Maharashtra) | June 18, 2025 6:44:29 PM IST
The NAKSHATRA state-of-the-art initiative aims to revolutionise how genomic and bioinformatics data are processed, addressing limitations faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... read..


PM Modi's visit to Canada "huge success" for India: BJP MP Satnam Singh Sandhu
Chandigarh (Punjab) | June 18, 2025 6:44:26 PM IST
Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Canada for the G7 is a "huge success" for India. ... read..


"Hindi not national language...": Raj Thackeray warns schools against imposition of "northern" language in Maharashtra
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 18, 2025 6:44:24 PM IST
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has issued a stern warning to the educational institutions in the state not to support the Fadnavis government's plan to impose the language that is "spoken in some northern provinces." ... read..


J-K: Police attach properties worth Rs 40 lakhs in Anantnag under NDPS
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 18, 2025 6:14:48 PM IST
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag attached properties worth Rs 40 lakhs belonging to individuals involved in narcotics-related cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, according to a statement on Wednesday. ... read..


Odisha CM: "Under PM's leadership, focusing on tribals, so that they can be brought to the forefront of society .."
Mayurbhanj (Odisha) | June 18, 2025 6:14:17 PM IST
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi addressed the Adivasi Shakti Inclusion program in Mayurbhanj on Wednesday, emphasising the state government's commitment to tribal welfare under the mantra of "Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas". ... read..


CM Pramod Sawant participates in Goa Revolution Day; highlights achievements of govt
Panaji (Goa) | June 18, 2025 5:45:02 PM IST
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant participated in Goa Revolution Day celebrations organised by the Home department, Government of Goa on Wednesday. ... read..


MP: CM Yadav participates in 'Gramin Rang Paryatan Sang', exchanges MoUs to boost rural tourism
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | June 18, 2025 5:45:00 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in 'Gramin Rang Paryatan Sang' programme held in Bhopal on Wednesday and exchanged Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with various organisations to encourage rural tourism projects. ... read..


"Telangana will lose its water share": BRS MLC K Kavitha opposes Banakacherla project
Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 18, 2025 5:44:58 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Wednesday voiced strong opposition to the Banakacherla project under the proposed Godavari-Cauvery river linking, alleging that it would deprive Telangana of its rightful share of river water and leave several ... read..


Assam: Lakimpur Police arrest seven after cattle skulls found near Namghar
Lakhimpur (Assam) | June 18, 2025 5:44:40 PM IST
In a swift operation, Lakhimpur Police have apprehended seven individuals following the recovery of three cattle skulls approximately 30 metres from Siring Chuk Namghar along a roadside, an incident that has raised communal concerns in the region. ... read..


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