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Bihar: RLM President Upendra Kushwaha claims death threats from Bishnoi Gang, seeks urgent police action

Siwan (Bihar) | June 20, 2025 11:14:26 AM IST

Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) national president and Member of Parliament Upendra Kushwaha on Friday claimed that he received death threats from individuals claiming to be members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. ... read..

"Double-engine govt in Bihar has all but given up on proposed 65 per cent reservation": Congress' Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | June 20, 2025 10:44:40 AM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bihar, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday alleged that the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in the state has almost "given up" on the proposed 65 per cent reservation for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, ... read..

"Yoga is for body and mind": Ex VP M Venkaiah Naidu ahead of Yoga Day

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 20, 2025 10:44:35 AM IST

Ahead of the International Day of Yoga, former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said that Yoga is for everyone's health and mind, and it gives balance and positive ideas. ... read..

Indian Army partners worldwide to promote Yoga for health and harmony

New Delhi | June 20, 2025 10:44:30 AM IST

The Indian Army, in collaboration with Indian diplomatic missions and cultural centres, is commemorating the International Day of Yoga 2025 with great fervour across various international locations. Aligned with the global theme of fostering health, harmo ... read..

International Yoga Day: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to pratice Yoga tommorow on banks of Yamuna

New Delhi | June 20, 2025 10:44:29 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday asserted that she will practice Yoga on the banks of the Yamuna on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga. ... read..

"Yoga builds inner strength for future challenges," says NCC Cadets in Ahmedabad ahead of International Yoga Day

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | June 20, 2025 10:14:38 AM IST

Several National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets gathered in Ahmedabad on Friday to take part in a disciplined and energetic yoga session to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga. ... read..

Placard with "Rapa Rapa" slogan at YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's Palnadu visit sparks row

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | June 20, 2025 10:14:33 AM IST

A placard bearing the provocative slogan "Rapa Rapa Narukutham" (we'll chop heads one by one) caused a stir during YSR Congress Party President and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's tour of Palnadu on Thursday. The slogan, report ... read..

"World is enthused to celebrate the International Yoga Day": Kishan Reddy after participating in 24-hour countdown event

Hyderabad (Telangana) | June 20, 2025 10:14:30 AM IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has said that the whole world is enthused to celebrate the International Yoga Day on 21 June. He also said that many participated in the 24-hour countdown event ahead of International Yoga Day at Lal Bahadur Stadium in Hyder ... read..

J-K: NDRF-trained stray dog steals spotlight at Udhampur yoga session ahead of International Yoga Day

Udhampur (Jammu & Kashmir) | June 20, 2025 10:14:28 AM IST

A unique participant stole the show during a special yoga session organised by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) at its 13th Battalion campus in Sui, Udhampur, ahead of the 11th International Yoga Day. ... read..

Several Air India flights cancelled due to maintenance, bad weather, and airspace restrictions

New Delhi | June 20, 2025 10:14:27 AM IST

Air India has cancelled several international and domestic flights on Friday due to increased aircraft checks, bad weather, and airspace restrictions. ... read..

Tejashwi Yadav fires 12 sharp questions ahead of PM Modi's Bihar visit, asks if PM will respond

Patna (Bihar) | June 20, 2025 9:44:25 AM IST

Just hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Bihar, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav fired off 12-pointed questions, challenging the Prime Minister to answer them during his speech, according to the official statement. ... read..

'Remarkable stewardship and profound public connect': Union Minister Kiren Rijiju wishes President Murmu on her 67th birthday

New Delhi | June 20, 2025 9:44:23 AM IST

Union Minister for Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju extended greetings to President Droupadi Murmu on her 67th birthday on Friday, praising her for "remarkable stewardship" and "profound connection with the people." ... read..

CM assured the accused will be punished: Aiswarya Biswal on Gopalpur rape case

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | June 20, 2025 9:44:17 AM IST

BJP Mahila Morcha President Aiswarya Biswal slammed the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) while addressing the issue of the Gopalpur rape case. Biswal mentioned that during the BJD government, sitting ministers and senior party leaders were involved in crimes. ... read..

"Charge sheet against SP MP Barq, others in Sambhal violence case": Sambhal SP KK Bishnoi

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | June 20, 2025 9:44:14 AM IST

Uttar pradesh Police on Thursday filed a chargesheet against the Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq and others in connection with the violence that broke out near the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal in November last year. ... read..

Manipur police exchange heavy fire with miscreants following firing incident in Phubala

Imphal (Manipur) | June 20, 2025 9:44:12 AM IST

The Manipur police informed that the law-and-order situation in Manipur was generally normal in the past 24 hours except for a lone report of unprovoked firing in Bishnupur district, according to a press release. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh Police capture three robbers in Unnao after encounter

Unnao (Uttar Pradesh) | June 20, 2025 9:44:10 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Police arrested three alleged robbers on Friday after an encounter at Ganga Ghat in Unnao district, said the police. ... read..

"Epitome of women empowerment": Uttarakhand CM wishes President Murmu on her 67th birthday

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 20, 2025 9:14:36 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami wished President Droupadi Murmu on her 67th birthday on Friday and called her the epitome of spontaneity, simplicity, gentleness and women empowerment. ... read..

"Her life and leadership continue to inspire crores": PM Modi extends birthday wishes to President Murmu

New Delhi | June 20, 2025 9:14:34 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warmest birthday wishes to President Droupadi Murmu on Friday, praising her life, leadership, and dedication to the service of the nation. ... read..

1000 NCC cadets perform yoga in Ahmedabad ahead of International Yoga Day

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | June 20, 2025 9:14:33 AM IST

Around 1000 cadets from the National Cadet Corps performed Yoga in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Friday ahead of the International Yoga Day. ... read..

"PM Modi got Yoga Day recognised on world stage": Delhi CM Rekha Gupta ahead of International Yoga Day

New Delhi | June 20, 2025 9:14:31 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi made Yoga Day recognised on the world stage in such a way that every country in the world is adopting Yoga with great affection today. ... read..

"They don't want Marathi parties to unite": Uddhav Thackeray hints at alliance with MNS on Sena foundation day

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 20, 2025 9:14:29 AM IST

Indicating that the option of an alliance with Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) was on the cards, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray said he would do what was in the minds of people of the state. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Yoga camp held at Gorakhnath Temple ahead of Yoga Day

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | June 20, 2025 9:14:28 AM IST

People perform yoga on Friday at the 'weekly yoga camp' at Gorakhnath Temple Complex ahead of the International Day of Yoga, which will be observed worldwide on 21 June. ... read..

Telangana: Traffic police constable killed in road accident in Rangareddy

Rangareddy (Telangana) | June 20, 2025 9:14:26 AM IST

A traffic police constable died in a road accident near Pasumamula village under the Hayathnagar Police Station limits in Rangareddy district of Telangana. The incident occurred when the constable's motorcycle collided with a stationary tipper lorry on th ... read..

Assam: CM Sarma hails decline in Maternal Mortality Rate, says every decline represents a "saved life"

Guwahati (Assam) | June 20, 2025 8:44:23 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed that Assam's Maternal Mortality Rate (MRR), which was 480 in the year 2006, observed a decline to 125 in 2022, which is currently one of the sharpest falls in maternal deaths across the country. ... read..

J-K: Special self-defence camp for girls organised by Rashtriya Sewika Samiti in Jammu

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 20, 2025 8:44:21 AM IST

A 15-day special self-defence camp for girls is currently underway in Jammu, organised by the Rashtriya Sewika Samiti. Around 60 girls from various districts of the Jammu region are participating in the training program, which aims to empower them with es ... read..

DRI seizes meth, ecstasy worth Rs 5 crore in Mumbai; Nigerian woman arrested

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 20, 2025 8:44:18 AM IST

Acting on specific intelligence, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, intercepted a Nigerian woman suspected of transporting narcotic substances from Delhi to Mumbai by bus. ... read..

"Loud voice of Marathi people means Shiv Sena": Eknath Shinde lauds party's progress, slams Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai (Mahrashtra) | June 20, 2025 8:44:16 AM IST

Hailing Shiv Sena's progress Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the party means "loud voice" for the Marathi people. He mentioned that the party has faced many challenges in the past 59 years, but has kept growing like a "banyan tree". ... read..

PM Modi on two-day visit to Bihar, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi | June 20, 2025 8:44:15 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit, beginning with Bihar and Odisha on June 20, followed by Andhra Pradesh on June 21. ... read..

Delhi: Speeding Audi car hits bike in Bhogal area, 1-year-old girl injured

New Delhi | June 20, 2025 8:44:11 AM IST

A speeding Audi car hit a motorcycle in the Bhogal area of Delhi in the early hours of Thursday, leaving a family injured, including a 1-year-old girl who was admitted to AIIMS Trauma Centre. ... read..

Uttarakhand Govt transfers 33 IAS, 24 PCS officers

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 20, 2025 8:14:20 AM IST

In another major administrative rejig, the Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttarakhand transferred 33 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and 24 Provincial Civil Service (PCS) officers. ... read..

Political parties divided on 'One Nation, One Election'; people support the idea: BJP's Jai Ram Thakur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 20, 2025 6:44:13 AM IST

The Joint Committee on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024, currently on a nationwide consultation tour, visited Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday as part of its outreach to gather state-level feedback o ... read..

Bike taxi riders urge Karnataka govt to reverse crackdown, demand legal clarity

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 20, 2025 6:44:11 AM IST

A group of 110 bike taxi riders from Namma Bike Taxi Association met Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and Dasarahalli MLA S. Muniraju on Thursday, urging the government to reverse its crackdown on bike taxis. ... read..

Delhi: AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj slams CM Rekha Gupta over waterlogging, cites letter by BJP MCD councillor

New Delhi | June 20, 2025 6:14:35 AM IST

AAP Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj launched an attack against Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta after MCD councillor Dr Amit Nagpal wrote to Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, flagging waterlogging in the city. ... read..

Odisha: CM Mohan Charan Majhi reviews arrangements ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | June 20, 2025 6:14:33 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has reviewed the arrangements and preparations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. PM Modi will mark the first anniversary celebration of the BJP Government in Odisha on Friday. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: "Big loss to Maoist organisation..," says IG Bastar as key Maoist members neutralised

Bastar (Chhattisgarh) | June 20, 2025 6:14:31 AM IST

In a significant setback to the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range, P Sundarraj, announced that security forces have dealt a major blow to the outfit. ... read..

Uttarakhand: 222 illegal madrasas sealed following crackdown by Dhami govt

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 20, 2025 6:14:28 AM IST

Following instructions by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, a total of 222 illegal madrasas have been sealed so far as part of the ongoing crackdown against them in the state, an official release said. ... read..

Kerala: Three remanded in judicial custody after woman dies by suicide over moral policing in Kannur

Kannur (Kerala) | June 20, 2025 6:14:26 AM IST

Three men have been remanded in judicial custody in connection with the death of a woman who was found dead at her house in Kayalode under the Pinarayi police station limits on Tuesday, Kerala Police said. ... read..

CM Manik Saha to inaugurate development projects worth Rs 32 crore in South Tripura

Agartala (Tripura) | June 20, 2025 6:14:21 AM IST

In a major boost to infrastructure and public services in South Tripura, Chief Minister Manik Saha is set to inaugurate 19 development projects worth Rs 32 crore on Friday. ... read..

Air India to reduce flights on international routes, suspend operations to three cities till July 15

New Delhi | June 20, 2025 5:44:22 AM IST

Air India said on Thursday that it will reduce flights on various internationa routes per week and temporarily suspend operations on three routes from June 21 to July 15, 2025. ... read..

PM Modi to flag off first 'made in India' locomotive for export to Guinea from Marhowra plant in Bihar

New Delhi | June 20, 2025 5:14:14 AM IST

Furthering the vision of "Make in India - Make for the World," Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off a state-of-the-art locomotive built at the Marhowra Plant in Bihar's Saran for export to the Republic of Guinea on Friday, a release said. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi thanks PM Modi for birthday wishes

New Delhi | June 20, 2025 4:44:13 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday for his birthday wishes. ... read..

Vietnam-bound Air India flight returns to Delhi as "precautionary measure"; all passengers safe

New Delhi | June 20, 2025 4:14:26 AM IST

An Air India flight (AI388) from Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, returned to the national capital on Thursday evening as a precautionary measure shortly after takeoff. ... read..

BJP slams Karnataka government over religion-based reservation, calls it 'unconstitutional'

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 20, 2025 3:44:18 AM IST

The Karnataka government's decision to increase reservation for minority communities under housing schemes has sparked strong criticism from the BJP. State party president Vijayendra Yediyurappa has called it "unconstitutional" and accused the Congress of ... read..

Himachal HC orders state govt to grant NOC to doctor for super specialty course

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 20, 2025 3:44:16 AM IST

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to a government doctor for pursuing a Super Specialty course. ... read..

Indian Youth Congress organises Mega Rojgar Mela 2025 to mark Rahul Gandhi's birthday

New Delhi | June 20, 2025 3:14:21 AM IST

The Indian Youth Congress organised a Mega Job Fair 2025 at Talkatora Stadium in Delhi on Thursday to mark the birthday of Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, a release said. ... read..

Jaipur airport receives bomb threat; declared hoax after security search

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | June 20, 2025 2:44:15 AM IST

Jaipur Airport received a bomb threat on Thursday, which was later confirmed to be a hoax, police said. ... read..

AI-171 plane crash: 215 DNA matches found, 198 bodies handed over to families, says Ahmedabad Hospital chief

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | June 20, 2025 2:44:14 AM IST

Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Rakesh Joshi on Thursday said that 215 DNA samples have been matched, and the mortal remains of 198 deceased in the Air India AI-171 plane crash have been handed over to their respective families. ... read..

Raja Raghuvanshi murder: "She should tell the whole truth," says victim's mother after Sonam sent to police custody

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | June 20, 2025 2:14:11 AM IST

As Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raj Kushwaha were remanded to two-day police custody and the three other accused were sent to 14-day judicial custody in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, the victim's mother, Uma Raghuvanshi, accused Sonam of misleading and inves ... read..

Amit Shah arrives in Bengaluru, to inaugurate Adichunchanagiri University campus

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 20, 2025 1:44:10 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Karnataka's Bengaluru on Thursday evening, to a warm welcome from BJP leaders and supporters. ... read..

Congress MP Venugopal slams centre, says "unemployment rate reached 5.6 % and increasing"

New Delhi | June 20, 2025 1:14:16 AM IST

Senior Congress leader and MP KC Venugopal criticised the central government for its handling of unemployment in the country. ... read..

Omar Abdullah lauds Vande Bharat train experience, says will consider "increasing the train frequency"

Samba (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 19, 2025 11:44:34 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah praised the Vande Bharat Express after travelling on the newly launched Katra-Srinagar route on Thursday, calling the high-speed train the "best way" to commute between Srinagar and Jammu. ... read..

"PM Modi should hold press conference...": CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat on US President Trump's remark

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 11:44:32 PM IST

CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not "addressing" US President Donald Trump's claims about 'brokering' a deal between India and Pakistan. ... read..

ECI marks several firsts in Bye-polls: Mobile Deposit Facility; Upgraded VTR sharing process; 100% Webcasting of Polling Stations

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 11:44:29 PM IST

The bye-polls to five Assembly Constituencies (ACs) held by the Election Commission of India (ECI) today witnessed successful implementation of several major new initiatives launched by the ECI in the past four months, as envisaged by the Chief Election C ... read..

"It feels good to be back with our family..." says Kashmiri student evacuated from Iran, hails embassy's efforts

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 19, 2025 11:44:25 PM IST

Saba Rasool, the Kashmiri MBBS student from Srinagar evacuated from Iran under India's Operation Sindhu, returned home on Thursday. ... read..

Gujarat: Junagadh's Sakkarbaug Zoo leads nation in Indian Grey Wolf conservation success

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 19, 2025 11:44:24 PM IST

India's dedication to wildlife preservation ensures that future generations can enjoy and benefit from the country's rich natural heritage. Among the many species requiring urgent attention is the Indian Grey Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes), an endangered car ... read..

CM Nitish Kumar is physically, mentally 'unfit': Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor

Gopalganj (Bihar) | June 19, 2025 11:44:22 PM IST

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor sharply criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar amid a spate of shooting incidents across the state, including one near Yadav's residence in Patna. ... read..

DK Shivakumar hails Rahul Gandhi on his birthday, says "Our leader sacrificed a lot for sake of country"

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 19, 2025 11:44:19 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday joined Congress leaders and workers across the country in celebrating the birthday of Congress leader and LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. ... read..

Evacuation of Indian students from conflict-hit Iran, "is our responsibility," says J-K CM

General News | June 19, 2025 11:44:20 PM IST

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that evacuating Indian nationals, including hundreds of students from Jammu and Kashmir, from conflict-affected regions of Iran is a collective responsibility, and he has spoken to External Affairs Minister S ... read..

Mumbai Customs seize foreign currency of 50000 Saudi Riyal, diamond from passenger departing to Dubai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 19, 2025 11:44:12 PM IST

Mumbai Customs of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI) Airport seized foreign currency of 50000 Saudi Riyal (SAR) and diamond valued Rs 1,70,94,900 concealed inside handbag and body cavity from passenger departing to Dubai. ... read..

"Quota for minorities in urban housing allotment to be increased:" K'taka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 19, 2025 11:14:27 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday announced an increase in the housing quota for minorities in urban areas, raising it from 10% to 15%. ... read..

AAP govt ended 'Inspector Raj' in Delhi, BJP reintstated it: Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 11:14:26 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday said "red-tapism is back", "corruption is thriving" and Delhi's businesspersons are once again under the thumb of officials. ... read..

Ahmedabad man recovers 70 tolas of gold, cash from plane crash site during rescue efforts; hands it to authorities

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | June 19, 2025 11:14:22 PM IST

Rajesh Patel, a businessman and an eyewitness to the tragic AI171 plane crash on June 12, has claimed that while helping in the rescue efforts, he discovered around 70 tola gold and around Rs 70,000 in cash from the debris, which he handed over to governm ... read..

Karnataka HC stays SIT probe against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | June 19, 2025 11:14:19 PM IST

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday stayed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the allegations of land encroachment against former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy. ... read..

Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Chhattisgarh on June 22-23; focus on security, development

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 11:14:17 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to embark on a significant two-day visit to Chhattisgarh on June 22 and 23, underlining the central government's commitment to bolstering both internal security and development in the region. ... read..

J-K: IGP Kashmir reviews security arrangements for Muharram, International Yoga Day

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 19, 2025 11:14:12 PM IST

In a significant step towards reviewing current security arrangements for Muharram, International Yoga Day and other upcoming events, Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone VK Birdi chaired a meeting at Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir on Thursday. ... read..

NIA Special Court sentences one more accused to rigorous imprisonment in Kolkata JMB terror conspiracy case

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 11:14:11 PM IST

The Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) sentenced one accused to six years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) in a Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) anti-India terror conspiracy case in Kolkata on Thursday. According to a NIA press rel ... read..

MP: CM Mohan Yadav to inaugurate Sadanira Samagam in Bhopal tomorrow

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | June 19, 2025 10:44:25 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is scheduled to inaugurate the Sadanira Samagam under the Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan at Bharat Bhavan in the state capital Bhopal on Friday, June 20. ... read..

"Young aviator full of promise": Air India pays tribute to First Officer Clive Kunder killed in crash

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 10:44:23 PM IST

Expressing grief, Air India paid heartfelt tribute to First Officer Clive Kunder, who lost his life in tragic air crash resulting in loss of 241 lives on board Air India-171 flight in Ahmedabad on June 12. ... read..

"Best gift....": Sachin Pilot after Congress organises job fair on Rahul Gandhi's birthday

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 10:44:22 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot said that large-scale job fair organised by the party on Thursday to commemorate Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's 55th birthday was the "best gift" the party could give to its leader. ... read..

PM Modi to visit Bihar, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh on June 20-21

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 10:44:18 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Bihar and Odisha from Friday where he will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects. He will also lead the national celebration on International Yoga Day on June 21 fr ... read..

Delhi Metro services to commence from 4 am on International Yoga Day

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 10:14:47 PM IST

In order to facilitate the movement of Yoga Enthusiasts on the occasion of international Yoga Day, the Delhi Metro services will commence from 4 AM from all originating stations on June 21, an official statement said. ... read..

"Shouldn't worry, all our assets abroad are safe": Pranav Adani amid Israel-Iran tensions

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | June 19, 2025 10:14:42 PM IST

Amid ongoing conflict in West Asia, Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani on Wednesday assured that the group's overseas assets remain secure. "There are concerns, but luckily, all our assets abroad are safe. We shouldn't worry about it," he told report ... read..

"June 25 is a black day...": West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari on 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 19, 2025 10:14:39 PM IST

As West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the idea of observing June 25 as "Samvidhan Hatya Diwas", Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday said that June 25 is a black day and every "national ... read..

Six new Milk plants to be set up in Himachal: CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 19, 2025 10:14:37 PM IST

Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday directed to establish the dairy cooperative societies across the state adding that six new milk plants will be set up in the state. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to attend Yoga programme in Vadanagar on International Yoga Day

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | June 19, 2025 10:14:36 PM IST

Under the guidance of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, final preparations have been completed for the statewide observance of the 11th International Yoga Day. The Gujarat CM will participate in the state-level main event to be held at the Sharmisht ... read..

Chandigarh University Pro Chancellor Himani Sood credits PM Modi for India's global education rise

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 9:44:15 PM IST

India has made a significant leap in global education standards, with a record number of 54 Indian universities making it to the QS World University Rankings 2026, up from just 11 a decade ago. This achievement has placed India fourth globally--surpassing ... read..

CPI(M) MP Brittas urges Union Education Minister to reconsider exclusion of Mahl and Arabic from Lakshadweep curriculum

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 9:44:14 PM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas has written a letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to expressing strong objection to the exclusion of Mahl and Arabic under the Three-Language Formula being implemented in Lak ... read..

"Doing such acts to destroy democracy": Sukanta Majumdar alleges stones thrown at him by TMC workers

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | June 19, 2025 9:44:12 PM IST

Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar alleged that stones and shoes were thrown at him by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers during his visit to Budge Budge when he was returning after meeting an injured BJP worker. ... read..

People want freedom from 30-35 years of misrule of Lalu-Nitish: Prashant Kishor

Gopalganj (Bihar) | June 19, 2025 9:44:10 PM IST

Jan Suraj founder Prashant Kishor asserted that people want freedom from several years of misrule of former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and present Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He was campaigning for the Bihar polls in Gopalganj on Thursday. ... read..

J-K: CM Omar Abdullah travels to Jammu by Vande Bharat Express, shares moment from journey

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | June 19, 2025 9:14:14 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah travelled to Jammu in the Vande Bharat Express, opting for the semi-high-speed train service over conventional modes of travel. ... read..

Shillong Court sends Sonam Raghuvanshi, Raj Kushwaha to 2 days police custody; 3 others to 14 days judicial custody

Shillong (Meghalaya) | June 19, 2025 8:44:33 PM IST

The District Session Court in Shillong on Thursday sent Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raj Kushwaha to 2 days police custody and the other 3 to 14 days judicial custody. ... read..

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu chairs MoCA review meeting on safety, passenger facilitation and airline performance

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 8:44:32 PM IST

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu convened a detailed video conference with all Airport Directors across the country to review ground-level preparedness and passenger support mechanisms in the light of rescheduling of flights happening due ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Uttarakhand for 3-day visit

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 19, 2025 8:14:43 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday arrived in Dehradun for a three-day visit. ... read..

'Thug Life' row: SC directs Karnataka Govt to take action against fringe persons obstructing release of Kamal Hassan's film

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 8:14:40 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Karnataka government to take appropriate action under the criminal and civil law against any person or group who may attempt to forcibly obstruct the release of Kamal Haasan's new film 'Thug Life', ... read..

AAIB commences formal inquiry into the Air India flight crash incident

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 8:14:38 PM IST

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has commenced a formal inquiry into the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad and the multi-disciplinary team from AAIB has commenced investigation from June 12, said an official statement from the Ministry ... read..

SC panel flags 'unnatural conduct' in Justice Varma inquiry; report sparks demand for judicial accountability

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 8:14:28 PM IST

A 64-page report submitted by a high-powered Judicial Inquiry Committee has cast a spotlight on Justice Yashwant Varma, formerly of the Delhi High Court and now transferred to the Allahabad High Court. ... read..

QS Ranking: DU ranked 30th in the world in Employment Outcomes, first among Indian institutions

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 8:14:22 PM IST

The University of Delhi has maintained its strong global position in the QS World University Rankings 2026, retaining its 328th rank and climbing 14th place in Employment Outcomes to reach 30th place in the world. With this, Delhi University has secured t ... read..

"Books are beautiful!": National Gallery of Modern Art celebrates National Reading Day

By Amrashree Mishra New Delhi | June 19, 2025 8:14:19 PM IST

The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) celebrated the National Reading Day here on Thursday by creating a unique bridge, bringing literature and art together. ... read..

Inquiry into Justice Varma flags conflicting testimonies, communication gaps, and Judicial integrity issues

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 7:44:12 PM IST

A leaked confidential judicial inquiry report has unveiled stark contradictions between testimonies of the domestic staff and independent witness accounts in the investigation into the fire and alleged burning of currency notes at the government residence ... read..

"Criminals fearless in Bihar": Tejashwi Yadav lambasts Nitish Kumar govt on firing incident outside his residence

Patna (Bihar) | June 19, 2025 7:14:35 PM IST

RJD leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday lashed out at the Nitish Kumar-led state government over the law and order situation in the state after an incident of firing was reported near his residence in Patna. ... read..

COVID-19 has never been zero but surveillance and testing scaled up: ICMR NIV Director

By Shalini Bhardwaj Pune (Maharashtra) | June 19, 2025 7:14:33 PM IST

As the Covid-19 active cases are dropping constantly after a peak for a few weeks, ICMR-NIV Pune Director Dr Naveen Kumar said the cases of the Singapore strain Nimbus variant has also been reported in India. ... read..

Delhi HC seeks expert opinion from AIIMS on plea of NDA candidate declared medically unfit to join IAF

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 7:14:32 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has sought an expert opinion from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi (AIIMS) on a plea of an NDA candidate who has been declared medically unfit to join the upcoming course commencing on July 2, 2025. ... read..

Defence Ministry forms Committee to review acquisition procedures

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 7:14:30 PM IST

In light of the declaration of 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms,' the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has commenced a thorough evaluation of the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020. ... read..

Tharoor says 'not invited' for Nilambur bypoll campaign, but he was in Congress star campaigners' list

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | June 19, 2025 7:14:29 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday claimed he was not invited by the party to campaign for its candidate in the Nilambur Assembly byelection in Kerala; however, he was among the list of star campaigners submitted to the Election Commission by the part ... read..

"My gratitude to India's academic community": Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hails India's 2026 QS World University Rankings

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | June 19, 2025 7:14:22 PM IST

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday lauded India's strongest-ever performance in the QS World University Rankings, with 54 institutions making it to the global list -- a 390 per cent increase over the past decade and the highest growth ... read..

Hopeful that relations between India and Canada will improve: Delhi Minister Manjinder Sirsa

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 7:14:20 PM IST

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Canada for the G7 Summit, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa expressed confidence that ties between India and Canada will improve in the coming days. ... read..

India's Constitution played major role in advancing socio-economic justice for its citizens: CJI

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 6:44:38 PM IST

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Thursday said that the Indian Constitution has given us the vision, tools, and moral guidance and has shown us that law can indeed be a tool for social change, a force for empowerment, and a protector of the vulnerable. ... read..

Nilambur Assembly By-election sees 70.76% voter turnout by 5 PM

Malappuram (Kerala) | June 19, 2025 6:44:35 PM IST

The Nilambur Assembly by-election in Kerala recorded a voter turnout of 70.76% as of 5 PM, according to data from the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Kerala. ... read..

"Aircraft and its engines showed no issues before flight," says Air India CEO on AI-171 crash

New Delhi | June 19, 2025 6:44:26 PM IST

Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson on Thursday said that the flight AI-171, which crashed shortly after taking off in Ahmedabad on June 12, was "well-maintained" and both the aircraft and its engines were regularly monitored, showing no issue before the ... read..

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