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Government is extending protective shield of insurance to crores of families: PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 1:26:12 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the government is extending the protective shield of insurance to crores of families across the country and a significant safety net can begin with a very small amount. ... read..

Illegal sex determination, female foeticide case: SIT arrests two more accused; police custody till July 1

Pune (Maharashtra) | June 28, 2026 1:26:08 PM IST

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the illegal prenatal sex determination and female foeticide case under the jurisdiction of Yavat Police Station has made a significant breakthrough by arresting two more key accused. ... read..

Union Minister CR Patil leads plantation drive in Surat, says PM Modi's call inspirational

Surat (Gujarat) | June 28, 2026 1:26:04 PM IST

Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Sunday led a large-scale plantation drive in Surat, Gujarat, saying the initiative was inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to citizens to plant more trees. ... read..

Report on tiger reserves challenges, deficiencies to be placed before NTCA: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav

Alwar (Rajasthan) | June 28, 2026 1:25:59 PM IST

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday said that the findings and recommendations on the deficiencies and challenges identified across the country's tiger reserves during a two-day workshop will be placed before the National Tiger Conservati ... read..

"Hargila bird plays vital role in keeping nature clean": PM Modi praises Assam's 'Hargila Army' efforts in Mann Ki Baat

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 1:25:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday detailed how once known as a bird of ill omen, the endangered 'hargila bird' has now become the identity of villages in Assam. In the 135th episode of the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, PM lauded the efforts of thousands ... read..

Himachal Pradesh High Court orders transfer of Kullu DC, SP, SDM; directs SIT probe into Kasol Rave Parties and Russian DJ's death

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 28, 2026 1:25:55 PM IST

In a landmark order aimed at curbing the growing menace of illegal rave parties in Himachal Pradesh's Parvati Valley, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the immediate transfer of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Superintendent of Police (SP) of ... read..

Telangana student found dead in London; family seeks Govt's help to bring body back to India

Kamareddy (Telangana) | June 28, 2026 12:55:48 PM IST

Twenty-five-year-old Srinath Reddy, a native of Talamadla village in Rajampet mandal of Kamareddy district, has died under suspicious circumstances in London according to his family. ... read..

Man facing theft charges injured in encounter: Bahraich Police

Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh) | June 28, 2026 12:55:46 PM IST

A man facing charges in several theft cases and carrying a reward of Rs 50,000, was injured in an encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich on Saturday, police said. ... read..

"Indian culture reaching various corners of world": PM Modi lauds Dominican Republic group 'Brahmakamal Dominicana' for learning vedic mantras

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 12:55:44 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted how Indian culture is finding new admirers far beyond the country's borders, pointing to a small but dedicated group in the Dominican Republic that has taken up the study of Vedic traditions. ... read..

"God will never forgive this gang": SP's Rajeev Rai slams BJP over Ram Mandir donation row

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 12:55:34 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai on Sunday launched a sharp attack over the Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, alleging that the accused had exploited people's religious faith for political and financial gains. ... read..

Trinamool MP Dola Sen seeks FIR against rebel group over "criminal impersonation, forgery"

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 12:55:31 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Dola Sen has written to the Officer-in-Charge of Pragati Maidan Police Station in Kolkata, seeking registration of a First Information Report (FIR) over alleged criminal impersonation, forgery, cheating by personation and circu ... read..

"Ensuring future free from polio": Puducherry CM launches vaccination drive

Puducherry | June 28, 2026 12:55:30 PM IST

Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangaswamy on Sunday inaugurated the polio vaccination drive for children at a government primary health centre.Chief Ministers across several states on Sunday launched the National Pulse Polio Immunisation campaign, urging pa ... read..

West Bengal govt exempts essential sectors from diesel container supply curbs

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 28, 2026 12:26:01 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced that his government has stepped in to exempt several sectors from a recent restriction on diesel supply in containers, saying the curbs had created serious problems for farmers, hospitals, an ... read..

Rajasthan police bust Pakistan-linked sleeper cell network, 20-year-old youth held

Hanumangarh (Rajasthan) | June 28, 2026 12:25:59 PM IST

Police in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh have exposed a Pakistan-linked sleeper cell module allegedly operating through digital communication channels. A 20-year-old local youth has been arrested in connection with the case, officials said on Sunday. ... read..

PM Modi thanks citizens for supporting calls to curb gold purchases, adopt fuel-saving habits amid West Asia crisis

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 12:25:53 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked citizens of the country for responding positively to his earlier appeals made amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia, saying people have not just supported his requests but are actively acting on them. ... read..

Hyderabad Police Commissioner honours couple for timely intervention in saving minor girl

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 28, 2026 12:25:49 PM IST

Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar appreciated and honoured a couple whose quick and timely response saved a seven-year-old girl from an attempted sexual assault by a 60-year-old man. The Commissioner felicitated the couple, Kollati Ramesh and ... read..

"Shaping India's destiny": PM Modi praises Nalanda Varsity for blending 'Shastrarth' tradition with modern tech

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 12:25:46 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the revival of the ancient Indian tradition of Shastrarth (scholarly debate) at Nalanda University, saying the institution is successfully blending India's civilisational heritage with modern education and tec ... read..

Karnataka: Man found dead inside burnt car in Tumakuru; probe underway

Tumakuru (Karnataka) | June 28, 2026 12:25:42 PM IST

A man was found dead inside a burnt car on the Pune Highway in Karnataka's Tumakuru district, while a woman travelling with him sustained minor injuries, police said on Sunday. ... read..

'Operation Sheruwali' enters 37th day as security forces intensify search operations in Rajouri's forested areas

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 28, 2026 11:56:10 AM IST

In a step towards strengthening the security arrangements within Jammu and Kashmir, the 'Operation Sheruwali' entered its 37th day on Sunday, where large-scale search operations were conducted in the forested areas of Dorimal in the Gambir Mughlan Manjako ... read..

Nationwide Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme: Children under five receive polio vaccine at special camp in Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | June 28, 2026 11:56:08 AM IST

The nationwide Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme is underway on Sunday, with special attention being given to children from birth up to five years of age. A special immunisation camp has been established at Chinna Mani Nagar Park in Thoothukudi to facili ... read..

India continues to attain achievements that fill citizens with pride: PM Modi in 'Mann ki Baat'

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 11:56:07 AM IST

Noting that India attained achievements concerning security and self-reliance in June that will fill every citizen with pride, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the maiden successful flight of the first made-in-India C-295 military transport a ... read..

Ketan Agarwal murder case: Pune Police recreate crime scene with Siya, Chetan at Lohagad Fort

Pune (Maharashtra) | June 28, 2026 11:56:05 AM IST

Pune Police on Sunday took accused Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary to Lohagad Fort near Pune to recreate the crime scene in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, using a dummy matching the victim's weight to reconstruct how the incident unfolded. ... read..

Gujarat: Bardoli's Twisha Vyas selected for Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for excellence in Garba

Bardoli (Gujarat) | June 28, 2026 11:56:04 AM IST

Twisha Killolkumar Vyas, a young folk artist from Bardoli in South Gujarat, has been selected for the prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2025 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, an autonomous organisation under the Union Ministry of Culture, for her ... read..

UP: Wanted cow slaughter accused injured in police encounter in Aligarh

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | June 28, 2026 11:25:41 AM IST

A wanted accused carrying a reward of Rs 25,000 and absconding in a cow slaughter case since September 2025 was injured in a police encounter in Aligarh after he allegedly opened fire on a police team attempting to arrest him, police said on Sunday. ... read..

'Lakshya' free coaching in Chhattisgarh's Pandariya becomes beacon of hope for rural youth for chasing competitive exam dreams

Kabirdham (Chhattisgarh) | June 28, 2026 11:25:37 AM IST

A free coaching institute in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district is emerging as an effective tool to craft future officers and is turning out to be a beacon of hope for rural youths whose financial distress is one of the biggest barriers during preparation ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Mukhyamantri Swasth Bastar Abhiyan helps rehabilitate malnourished children in remote Sukma

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | June 28, 2026 11:25:36 AM IST

The Mukhyamantri Swasth Bastar Abhiyan is bringing relief to critically malnourished children in the remote and inaccessible village of Gumdi in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, with the administration intensifying efforts to identify, treat and rehabilitat ... read..

Over 1,000 Telangana youth receive job offers at Kaushal Mahotsav-Warangal 2026

Warangal (Telangana) | June 28, 2026 10:56:08 AM IST

More than 1,000 young job seekers from across Telangana received job offers at Kaushal Mahotsav - Warangal 2026, organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with the Government of Telangana and the National ... read..

West Bengal: Three neighbours arrested for alleged sexual abuse of minor in Hooghly's Dankuni

Hooghly (West Bengal) | June 28, 2026 10:56:06 AM IST

A minor girl was allegedly lured away and sexually abused by three neighbours in the Sheikh Para area of Dankuni, Hooghly, prompting the victim's mother to lodge a complaint with local authorities. Acting on the allegations, the Dankuni Police arrested th ... read..

CBI must probe Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case: Acharya Pramod Krishnam

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 10:56:05 AM IST

Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Saturday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, saying a high-level investigation was necessary to preserve the faith and trust of cr ... read..

Ketan Agarwal Murder Case: Pune Rural Police take accused Siya, Chetan to Lohagad Fort to recreate crime scene

Pune (Maharashtra) | June 28, 2026 10:56:00 AM IST

Pune Rural Police on Sunday took the two accused in the Ketan Agarwal murder case to Lohagad Fort to recreate the crime scene, officials said. ... read..

UP: Massive fire breaks out at cold storage in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | June 28, 2026 10:55:58 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at Himalayan Cold Storage in the Chinhat area in Lucknow, officials said on Sunday. ... read..

NDRF intensifies search for missing persons after Arunachal flash flood, two bodies recovered

Keyi Panyor (Arunachal Pradesh) | June 28, 2026 10:55:56 AM IST

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has intensified search and rescue operations to trace three persons who remain missing after a flash flood struck the NEEPCO Colony near Possa village in Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor district on June 24, offi ... read..

Mumbai Police arrest man for distributing 'rat poison' capsules during Muharram procession, avert major tragedy

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 28, 2026 10:55:53 AM IST

A major tragedy was averted as Mumbai Police noticed a suspicious man distributing capsules during a Muharram procession in the city with the intent to cause "mass harm". ... read..

UCC bound to be passed in West Bengal, says Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 28, 2026 10:25:51 AM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Sunday said the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill will eventually be passed in the state assembly, pointing out that several other states have already cleared similar legislation. ... read..

"Was CM setting record of Ayodhya visits to oversee ongoing thefts?": Akhilesh Yadav targets Yogi Adityanath over Ram Mandir donation row

Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh) | June 28, 2026 10:25:49 AM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has called into question Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's earlier repeated visits to Ayodhya, asking whether the Chief Minister had been "setting a record" of visits to the temple to oversee the "ongoing ... read..

Delhi Police seize 49,000 litres of liquor, beer cans in excise-related complaints on Muharram day

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 10:25:47 AM IST

Delhi Police has launched an "Operation Shuddh Prahar" for tackling excise-related and complaints and seized 49,000 litres of liquor, along with 720 beer cans in separate cases on Friday. ... read..

Delhi ACB arrests former CPA head Dr Vinod Kumar Ranga in alleged procurement corruption case

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 10:25:46 AM IST

The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Delhi government has arrested Dr Vinod Kumar Ranga, former Head of Office of the Central Procurement Agency (CPA), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GN ... read..

Anant Ambani offers prayers at Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | June 28, 2026 10:25:44 AM IST

Reliance Industries Executive Director Anant Ambani visited the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple on Sunday and offered prayers. ... read..

Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu passes away at 59

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 10:25:42 AM IST

Sitting Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, passed away in the early hours of Sunday while undergoing treatment at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. He was 59 years old and had been unwell for some time. ... read..

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at warehouse in Bhiwandi; no casualties

Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) | June 28, 2026 10:25:40 AM IST

A fire broke out at a warehouse in Bhiwandi Taluka in the early hours of Sunday, prompting a firefighting operation at the site, officials said. ... read..

Karnaprayag clash: Three accused Nihang Sikhs offer prayers at Gurudwara in Himachal after being granted bail

Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh) | June 28, 2026 10:25:38 AM IST

Three Nihang Sikhs accused in the Karnprayag clash at Hemkund Sahib Yatra offered prayers on Sunday morning at Gurudwara Paonta Sahib in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district after being granted bail by the district and sessions court in Gopeshwar a day bef ... read..

PM Modi pays tributes to PV Narasimha Rao on birth anniversary, recalls "enduring contributions"

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 10:25:34 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary, remembering his enduring contributions to India's progress. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Rape accused injured after exchange of fire with police in Budaun

Budaun (Uttar Pradesh) | June 28, 2026 9:55:49 AM IST

A 60-year-old man accused of abducting and raping a four-year-old girl was injured in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun district after he allegedly opened fire on a police team that had gone to arrest him, police said on Sunday. ... read..

Delhi Police arrests wanted chain snatcher after brief exchange of fire in Outer District

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 9:55:44 AM IST

A team of the Special Staff of Delhi Police's Outer District on Sunday arrested a wanted chain snatcher following a brief exchange of fire in the national capital, during which the accused sustained a gunshot injury to his leg, police said. ... read..

Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlights role of 'precision medicine' in future healthcare

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 9:55:43 AM IST

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh, illuminated the practice of "precision medicine" in the future and said India is steadily developing homegrown solutions for global health challenges through gene t ... read..

Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy to unveil key road and drinking water projects during Nalgonda visit

Nalgonda (Telangana) | June 28, 2026 9:55:41 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will visit Nalgonda district on Sunday to inaugurate key infrastructure and drinking water projects, besides addressing a public meeting. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Murder case accused with ?1.75 lakh bounty killed in Pilibhit police encounter; two cops injured

Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh) | June 28, 2026 9:55:39 AM IST

The main suspect involved in the recent murder of Pappu Gupta was killed during a police encounter in Pilibhit, officials said. The suspect had multiple rewards on him, totalling more than Rs 1 lakh attached to his arrest. ... read..

Large-scale looting has taken place in Ram Mandir, says Congress' Digvijaya Singh

Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh) | June 28, 2026 9:55:38 AM IST

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Sunday questioned the handling of the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, claiming that despite signs of large-scale financial irregularities, action was delayed. ... read..

First phase of 2026 Char Dham helicopter operations concludes successfully

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 9:25:35 AM IST

The Ministry of Civil Aviation successfully conducted helicopter operations during the first phase of the Char Dham Yatra 2026, reaffirming the Government's unwavering commitment to ensuring safe, seamless and reliable air connectivity for the pilgrims. ... read..

Delhi Police arrests former DGHS Dr Vatsala Agarwal in corruption case

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 9:25:31 AM IST

Delhi Police has arrested former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr Vatsala Agarwal in a corruption case involving alleged irregularities in the procurement of medicines, surgical supplies and medical equipment. ... read..

Union Minsiter Sonowal inaugurates Goa's new Captain of Ports Terminal building, announces phase-I priority for Goa water metro

Panaji (Goa) | June 28, 2026 9:25:30 AM IST

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal, in Panaji, inaugurated Goa's new Captain of Ports Terminal Building, a Rs 48.87 crore waterfront facility designed to strengthen maritime administration, improve vessel monitoring ... read..

"Contribution to India's progress will always be remembered": Cong Prez Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to PV Narasimha Rao

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 9:25:26 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday paid tribute to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary, recalling his government's economic reforms, contributions to India's nuclear programme, and foreign policy initiatives. ... read..

Karnaprayag clash: Nihang Sikhs offer prayers at Gurudwara in Himachal after being granted bail

Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh) | June 28, 2026 9:25:25 AM IST

Haryana CM gives directions for desilting of drains ahead of monsoon

Chandigarh (Haryana) | June 28, 2026 8:55:20 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officers to ensure time-bound implementation of key public welfare programmes and improve the quality of citizen services across departments, stressing greater efficiency, accountability and the extens ... read..

"Malicious Act": KTR slams Telangana govt over reduction of RS Praveen Kumar's security

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 28, 2026 8:25:30 AM IST

KT Rama Rao, Working President of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), on Sunday strongly condemned the government's decision to reduce the security provided to BRS General Secretary and former senior IPS officer RS Praveen Kumar. ... read..

"First NEET, now TET": AIMIM's Waris Pathan says govt 'toyed with future of 22 lakh students'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 28, 2026 8:25:27 AM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Waris Pathan has demanded strict action against those responsible for the alleged Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak, saying accountability must be fixed in the matter after the Maharashtra Stat ... read..

Supporters of Mamata Banerjee within TMC being "repressed and oppressed": Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal), | June 28, 2026 8:25:25 AM IST

Amidst the ongoing rebellion within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), party MLA Kunal Ghosh has accused the BJP-led state government of targeting leaders who support the Mamata Banerjee faction through "repression and oppression," while members of the rebel c ... read..

BJD alleges deteriorating law and order in Odisha over recent firing incidents

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | June 28, 2026 7:26:01 AM IST

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has criticised the Odisha government over recent firing incidents in Puri, Balasore and Cuttack, alleging that the State's law and order situation had deteriorated under the BJP government. ... read..

"None of the culprits will escape punishment:" MoS for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case

Gonda (Uttar Pradesh) | June 28, 2026 7:25:58 AM IST

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, on Saturday, backed the arrest of eight accused in the Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, declaring that none of the culprits will escape punishment as the perpetrators have played with ... read..

PV Narasimha Rao's grandson NV Subhash inaugurates "A Statesman's Journey" special exhibition on eve of former PM's 105th birth anniversary

New Delhi | June 28, 2026 6:25:41 AM IST

Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao's grandson, NV Subhash, on Saturday inaugurated a special exhibition titled 'A Statesman's Journey' at the Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya on the eve of the late leader's 105th birth anniversary. ... read..

Tigress Zeenat takes walk with growing cubs at Similipal Reserve in Odisha

Mayurbhanj (Odisha) | June 28, 2026 6:25:39 AM IST

In a heartwarming update for wildlife lovers, the authorities of Similipal Tiger Reserve on Saturday shared wonderful photos of tigress Zeenat, who was taking walks with her growing cubs in the forest. This development brings fresh hope for tiger conserva ... read..

"After Indira Gandhi, PM Modi alone could read pulse of people so well": Sharmistha Mukherjee recalls her father's observations

Gurugram (Haryana) | June 28, 2026 5:55:46 AM IST

Author Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, on Saturday shared several recollections from her father's diaries and personal interactions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying Pranab Mukherjee had written that after form ... read..

"Pineapple is a symbol of Tripura's cultural identity:" CM Manik Saha at Tripura Global Pineapple Festival 2026

Agartala (Tripura ) | June 28, 2026 5:55:39 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha attended the Tripura Global Pineapple Festival 2026, organised in New Delhi on Saturday. ... read..

Tripura Govt bars AGMC-GBP doctors from private practice to strengthen public healthcare in state

Agartala (Tripura ) | June 28, 2026 5:55:38 AM IST

To strengthen public healthcare and improve medical education, the Tripura government has decided to prohibit doctors and faculty members of Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital from engaging in private practic ... read..

"Your MP was sold for 50 crores": Sanjay Raut slams rebel Sanjay Deshmukh, challenges him to re-contest

Yavatmal (Maharashtra) | June 28, 2026 5:25:52 AM IST

Launching a vitriolic attack on the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha constituency MP and rebel leader of Shiv Sena, Sanjay Deshmukh, Rajya Sabha MP and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday alleged that Deshmukh was "sold" for Rs 50 crore and challenged ... read..

Robotic surgery project has turned into Himachal's biggest scandal; Government excels only in tall claims: BJP

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 28, 2026 4:56:05 AM IST

BJP State Chief Spokesperson Rakesh Jamwal has strongly criticised the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government over what he described as the deteriorating state of healthcare infrastructure in the state. Referring to the recent admission of Rajya Sabha M ... read..

Ketan Agarwal murder case: Lonavala Rural Police seizes Chetan Chaudhary's two-wheeler vehicle, conducts forensic examination

Pune (Maharashtra) | June 28, 2026 4:56:03 AM IST

Lonavala Rural Police on Sunday seized accused Chetan Chaudhary's two-wheeler vehicle in connection with the ongoing investigation into the murder case of 26-year-old businessman Ketan Agarwal in Lohagad Fort. ... read..

Karnaprayag clash: 4 Nihang Sikhs granted bail, Haryana CM's advisor says Hemkund Sahib Yatra to continue peacefully

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) | June 28, 2026 3:55:54 AM IST

In a significant development following the June 16 clash in Karnaprayag, the District and Sessions Court in Gopeshwar on Saturday granted bail to the four Nihang Sikhs who were in judicial custody. ... read..

Nadiad's cleanliness model earns top rank in Gujarat

Nadiad (Gujarat) | June 28, 2026 3:55:53 AM IST

Nadiad has emerged as Gujarat's latest cleanliness success story by securing the top rank among the state's nine newly formed municipal corporations in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. The city also ranked first in the citizen feedback category. ... read..

Gujarat's Road Transport Corporation cuts fares as state's expressways transform travel

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | June 28, 2026 3:25:59 AM IST

The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has introduced new air-conditioned bus services on the Ahmedabad-Dholera and Delhi-Mumbai Expressways, reducing travel time and fares while improving connectivity for commuters across the state. ... read..

Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi encourages Team India during Asian Volleyball Championship at Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 28, 2026 1:25:43 AM IST

Gujarat Home and Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi attended the Asian Volleyball Championship semi-final between India and Indonesia at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. ... read..

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs high-level review meeting to transform Gandhinagar into the Nation's Model 'Green Lok Sabha Constituency'

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 28, 2026 1:25:40 AM IST

To transform the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha Constituency into the nation's model 'Green Constituency' and create a cleaner environment for future generations, a large-scale tree plantation campaign has been planned for 2026-27. ... read..

Political storm over Maharashtra TET paper leak: Govt assures strict action, Opposition demands accountability

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 27, 2026 11:55:42 PM IST

The alleged Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 paper leak triggered a major political controversy on Saturday, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordering a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe, while the opposition launched a sharp atta ... read..

UP CM Yogi, Union IT Minister Vaishnaw lay foundation stones for electronics manufacturing projects worth ?6,750 crore in Jewar

Jewar (Uttar Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 11:55:37 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday laid the foundation stones for electronics manufacturing projects worth around ?6,750 crore in Jewar, giving a major boost ... read..

"DMK has no ethics towards allies": BJP Tamil Nadu Secretary attacks DMK after MDMK quits alliance

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 27, 2026 11:55:35 PM IST

BJP Tamil Nadu State Secretary Vinoj P Selvam on Saturday took a swipe at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) after the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) announced its decision to withdraw from the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance. ... read..

Bengaluru: Youth Congress holds torchlight rally demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 27, 2026 11:55:33 PM IST

The Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee (KPYCC) organised a torchlight rally demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him responsible for the alleged deaths of students caused by the NEET question paper leak ... read..

"Hurting people's faith is a serious matter": Congress's Mumtaz Patel on Ram Mandir donation row

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 11:25:58 PM IST

Congress leader Mumtaz Patel on Saturday expressed concern over the alleged Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, saying that while politics over votes or religion may occur, hurting the faith of devotees is a serious matter. ... read..

"Those looting Ram Temple are Babar's descendants": Uddhav Thackeray on theft of donation in Ayodhya Mandir

Washim (Maharashtra) | June 27, 2026 11:25:53 PM IST

Launching a fierce attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday claimed that those "looting" the temple are the "descendants of Babar." ... read..

Karnataka CM announces 'Wall of Gratitude' for landowners; 15 lakh saplings planted on Kempegowda Jayanti

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 27, 2026 11:25:49 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced that the state government will establish 'Walls of Gratitude' to honour landowners who voluntarily part with their land for public welfare projects, saying their contribution would be permanently commemorat ... read..

Several Punjab leaders join BJP in presence of Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh | June 27, 2026 11:25:47 PM IST

Several prominent leaders and local representatives from Punjab joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. ... read..

BJP's Keya Ghosh questions Sonia Gandhi's silence on Bangladesh Hindus, Israel incidents amid Modi Govt critique

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 27, 2026 11:25:45 PM IST

BJP leader Keya Ghosh on Saturday hit out at Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi over her recent remarks on India's foreign policy, questioning her stance on several domestic and international issues. ... read..

"Either abstaining or silent": Abhishek Manu Singh slams Central govt over Palestinian crisis

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 11:25:41 PM IST

Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Saturday slammed the Central government for remaining silent on the Palestinian crisis. Singhvi's sharp remarks come in support of a recent editorial by Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson S ... read..

"Paper leak has become seasonal activity, nobody is accountable": Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Maharashtra TET case

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 11:25:39 PM IST

Senior Congress leader and Supreme Court advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Saturday said that repeated exam paper leaks in the country have become a "seasonal activity", while questioning accountability at multiple levels of governance in the Maharashtra ... read..

"Any coaching institute without fire audit will face strict action": CM Rekha Gupta; gives one-month deadline

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 10:56:10 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that coaching institutes in the national capital must comply with fire safety norms within one month, warning strict action, including sealing, against violators. ... read..

"Thieves of Shri Ram will meet same fate as Ravana... neither Yogi nor PM Modi will spare them": Anil Vij

Chandigarh (Haryana) | June 27, 2026 10:56:08 PM IST

Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij, giving a strong reply to the opposition regarding the Shri Ram temple offerings case. ... read..

Tripura: Assam Rifles and the customs department seize five crore yaba tablets at Mungiakami

Agartala (Tripura) | June 27, 2026 10:56:01 PM IST

Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Customs Department, achieved a significant success against narcotics trafficking by seizing a large consignment of Yaba tablets at General Area Mungiakami, Tripura. ... read..

"UCC bill will be introduced in Bengal Legislative Assembly on June 29": Minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 27, 2026 10:55:56 PM IST

West Bengal Minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay on Saturday said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill will be introduced in the state Assembly on June 29, asserting that the state will join the list of states that have enacted the law. Speaking on the issu ... read..

Ketan Agarwal murder case: Family, locals join candlelight march in Pimpri-Chinchwad; demand death penalty for the accused

Pimpri-Chinchwad (Maharashtra) | June 27, 2026 10:55:53 PM IST

Ketan Agarwal's family members and society residents in Pimpri-Chinchwad on Saturday held a candlelight march to pay tribute to him, whose alleged murder is currently under investigation, and demanded justice for him. ... read..

"Congress will revive under him": Congress' Hidayathullah welcomes Manickam Tagore as new TNPCC chief

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 27, 2026 10:55:49 PM IST

Vice President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC), SM Hidayathullah, on Saturday welcomed the appointment of Member of Parliament B Manickam Tagore as the new President of the TNPCC, asserting that the state unit will "revive" under his leadershi ... read..

Ram Mandir should set benchmark for temple management, such incidents must never repeat: Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 10:55:48 PM IST

Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain on Saturday called for stronger and transparent temple management systems while reacting to the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, stating that such incidents must never be repeated and should serve as a "lesson fo ... read..

"Buck cannot stop here, find out how wide rot is": Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Ram Mandir donation row

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 10:55:46 PM IST

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said the controversy surrounding the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case was disturbing, given the emotional and religious significance attached to the project. ... read..

"Masterly hypocrisy": Jairam Ramesh attacks PM Modi over Seychelles post, raises Great Nicobar concerns

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 10:26:08 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his weekend visit to Seychelles and a social media post paying tribute to the Aldabra Giant Tortoise at the National Botanical Gardens, alleging hypocrisy in light of e ... read..

DRI busts firecracker smuggling syndicate, seizes Chinese-origin firecrackers worth Rs 35 crore in operations at Chennai and Mumbai; 12 arrested

New Delhi | June 27, 2026 10:26:02 PM IST

In a continued crackdown against the illicit import of hazardous contraband, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully foiled two attempts to smuggle Chinese-origin fireworks and firecrackers into India through Chennai Port, the Minis ... read..

"As long as BJP govt remains in power, paper leaks will persist": Akhilesh Yadav slams Centre over recurring exam leaks

Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 10:26:01 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that examination paper leaks would continue as long as the party remained in power, and accused the government of repeatedly failin ... read..

Fire erupts at mattress and quilt shop in UP's Jaunpur

Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh) | June 27, 2026 10:25:57 PM IST

A fire broke out at a mattress and quilt shop in the Johiyapur area in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur on Saturday evening. ... read..

Odisha CM dismisses newly recruited OT&AS officer arrested in criminal case

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | June 27, 2026 9:56:08 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has dismissed newly recruited Odisha Taxation and Accounts Service (OT&AS) officer Bhimasen Tudu from government service after he was arrested in connection with a criminal case during his training period. ... read..

Amit Shah chairs DISHA meeting in Gandhinagar in presence of Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 27, 2026 9:56:05 PM IST

A meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) was held Saturday in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of Gandhinagar MP and Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh ... read..

Punjab Police recover 10 sophisticated pistols, arrest 4 in cross-border arms smuggling module

Amritsar (Punjab) | June 27, 2026 9:55:59 PM IST

Amritsar Commissioner of Police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar on Saturday said Punjab Police had recovered 10 sophisticated pistols and arrested four accused in connection with an alleged cross-border arms smuggling module. ... read..

SIA Kashmir executes proclamation proceedings against absconding narco-terror handler

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 27, 2026 9:55:58 PM IST

The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir on Saturday executed proclamation proceedings against an absconding accused involved in a cross-border narco-terror case linked to the smuggling of heroin from a Pakistan-based terror network, a release said. ... read..

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