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Bomb threat email triggers security scare at Mumbai Mayor’s office, BSE and key govt buildings

Mumbai, June 10 (UNI) Mumbai Police on Wednesday launched an investigation after a bomb threat email was sent to the office of Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde and several other prominent establishments, including the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Chief Minister’s Office and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) offices, triggering heightened security measures across the city.

#Bomb threat email triggers security scare at Mumbai Mayor’s office # BSE and key govt buildings

Prithviraj Chavan slams Centre over economic crisis and NEET paper leak scandal

Mumbai, June 10 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan, on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the union Government, accusing it of systemic failure in managing the economy of the country and failing to ensure the integrity of critical competitive exams.

#Prithviraj Chavan slams Centre over economic crisis and NEET paper leak scandal

Odisha: Crime Branch cracks Rs 1.38 Cr ‘digital arrest’ scam

Bhubaneswar, June 9 (UNI) Amid rising concerns over “Digital Arrest” cyber frauds, the Odisha Crime Branch’s Cyber Crime Police has unearthed a well-knit interstate cybercrime network allegedly involved in duping a Bhubaneswar resident of Rs 1.38 crore through intimidation, impersonation and a web of fake bank accounts.

#Odisha: Crime Branch cracks Rs 1.38 Cr ‘digital arrest’ scam

Telangana to Launch 'Indiramma Kutumba Bheema' Insurance Scheme for 1.15 Crore Families: Dy CM Bhatti

Hyderabad, June 9 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Tuesday announced that the State Government would soon launch the "Indiramma Kutumba Bheema" scheme, providing insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh to 1.15 crore families irrespective of caste or religion.

#Telangana to Launch 'Indiramma Kutumba Bheema' Insurance Scheme for 1.15 Crore Families: Dy CM Bhatti

IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorm forecast for Delhi, NCR amid scorching heat

New Delhi, Jun 9 (UNI) As residents of Delhi braved the scorching heat with temperatures breaching 42°C, the weather department has forecast rain and thunderstorms for the city on Tuesday.

#IMD forecasts rain # thunderstorm forecast for Delhi # NCR amid scorching heat

Mumbai: Modernise cultural schemes with tech, make awards merit-based: Shelar

Mumbai, June 9 (UNI): Maharashtra Information Technology and Cultural Affairs Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar on Tuesday directed the Directorate of Cultural Affairs to modernise all schemes using technology to make them more transparent, effective and artist-centric.

#Mumbai: Modernise cultural schemes with tech # make awards merit-based: Shelar

Ireland, Scotland notch impressive wins in T20WC warm-ups

London, June 9 (UNI) The tune-up to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 continued on Tuesday, as Ireland took on Bangladesh and Pakistan faced off against Scotland in the first set of warm-up games.
Later in the day, the two finalists of the previous edition will face off as New Zealand take on South Africa, while tournament debutants Netherlands will play against Sri Lanka.

#Ireland # Scotland notch impressive wins in T20WC warm-ups

Tally Solutions Makes Strategic Investment in OTU India to Explore Scalable Workforce Management Solutions for MSMEs

Centre's maternity benefit scheme disburses Rs 20,150 crore to pregnant, lactating mothers

New Delhi, Jun 9 (UNI) The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal and child health through the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), a flagship maternity benefit programme that has supported over 4.27 crore women across the country since its launch in 2017.

#Centre's maternity benefit scheme disburses Rs 20 #150 crore to pregnant # lactating mothers

Ayushman Bharat SEHAT Scheme: No cashless treatment to Golden Card beneficiaries from July 1: J&K PHDA

Jammu, June 9 (UNI) Private hospitals and dialysis centres are likely to permanently suspend Golden Card services under the Ayushman Bharat–SEHAT Scheme from July 1 due to alleged prolonged non-payment of claims and non-compliance with National Health Authority (NHA) guidelines.

#Ayushman Bharat SEHAT Scheme: No cashless treatment to Golden Card beneficiaries from July 1: J&K PHDA

Bengal: Congress to screen TMC entrants; no place for leaders with criminal or corruption records

Malda, June 9 (UNI) Amid reports of growing discontent within the Trinamool Congress following the political change in West Bengal, sections of TMC leaders and workers are exploring a shift to the Congress in several districts, including Malda, Cooch Behar and Darjeeling district.

#Bengal: Congress to screen TMC entrants; no place for leaders with criminal or corruption records

Delhi Congress targets AAP and BJP over alleged Rs 650 crore medical procurement scam

New Delhi, Jun 9 (UNI) Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Devender Yadav on Tuesday alleged that the recently reported Rs 650 crore medical procurement scam, in which Delhi’s Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has registered an FIR over alleged irregularities in the purchase of medicines and medical equipment, highlights systemic issues in the Capital’s public healthcare administration.

#Delhi Congress targets AAP and BJP over alleged Rs 650 crore medical procurement scam

Maha: Rohit Pawar Slams Central, State Govts Over Alleged Reduction in Welfare Scheme Benefits

Mumbai, June 9 (UNI) Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) MLA, Rohit Pawar, today launched a scathing attack on the central and state governments, accusing them of curtailing benefits for welfare scheme beneficiaries following the conclusion of recent elections.

#Maha: Rohit Pawar Slams Central # State Govts Over Alleged Reduction in Welfare Scheme Benefits

Three students from CCL CSR education schemes crack JEE Advanced

Ranchi, June 9 (UNI): Three students enrolled under Central Coalfields Limited''s (CCL) CSR-supported education initiatives, "CCL Ke Laal" and "CCL Ki Laadli", have qualified in JEE Advanced 2026, the company said on Tuesday.

#Three students from CCL CSR education schemes crack JEE Advanced

Meghalaya CM flags off e-buses under PM eBus Sewa Scheme

Shillong, June 9 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday flagged off a fleet of five electric buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme to provide citizens with cleaner, greener, and more efficient public transportation services.

#Meghalaya CM flags off e-buses under PM eBus Sewa Scheme

TRS stages protest in Hyderabad over private school fee hikes

Hyderabad, June 9 (UNI): Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) leaders and activists on Tuesday staged a protest at the Directorate of School Education at Lakdikapul demanding immediate enactment of a fee regulation law to curb alleged exorbitant fee hikes by private and corporate schools.

#TRS stages protest in Hyderabad over private school fee hikes

Maharashtra mulls clearing 4-month backlog under Ladki Bahin scheme

Mumbai, June 9 ( UNI): The Maharashtra government is reportedly evaluating a proposal to clear the four-month backlog of financial aid for thousands of beneficiaries under the ''Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin'' scheme, sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

#Maharashtra mulls clearing 4-month backlog under Ladki Bahin scheme

Trump prevented Israel-Iran from returning to full scale hostilities by hair’s breadth

Washington, June 9 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has managed to pull both Israel-Iran back from the brink of escalation of hostilities this week, even as uncertainty continues to cloud just how long the current ceasefire will hold.

#Trump prevented Israel-Iran from returning to full scale hostilities by hair’s breadth

UP Govt to provide housing scheme benefits to Triple Talaq and acid attack victims

Lucknow, Jun 9 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Government is continuously taking new steps for the social, economic, and health empowerment of women. In this direction, the government has taken a major step to bring women affected by serious social hardships, such as Triple Talaq and acid attacks, into the mainstream and provide them with a dignified life.

#UP Govt to provide housing scheme benefits to Triple Talaq and acid attack victims

CBI arrests 2 key accused in cyber slavery and human trafficking network linked to Southeast Asian scam Compounds

New Delhi, Jun 9 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday said it has arrested two key accused in connection with an ongoing investigation into a human trafficking network that lured Indian nationals to scam compounds operating in Southeast Asia under the guise of lucrative overseas employment opportunities.

#CBI arrests 2 key accused in cyber slavery and human trafficking network linked to Southeast Asian scam Compounds

Work to secure maximum budget for centrally sponsored schemes: Anurag Thakur

Hamirpur, June 9 (UNI) BJP MP Anurag Thakur has urged all officials to work proactively to secure the maximum possible budget for Hamirpur district under centrally sponsored schemes and developmental projects.

#Work to secure maximum budget for centrally sponsored schemes: Anurag Thakur

Bengal bottlers want ‘distributorship system’ scrapped, say Jahangir Khan enforced extortion

Siliguri/Kolkata, June 9 (UNI) Bottlers in the state have demanded the immediate abolition of the "distributorship system" in the West Bengal State Beverages Corporation Limited (WBSBCL) after The Statesman expose, on the authority of a confidential report, of a possible liquor scam perpetrated by high-ranking excise department officials to the benefit of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee.

#Bengal bottlers want ‘distributorship system’ scrapped #say Jahangir Khan enforced extortion

Take self-employment schemes to every household: Jaryal at MSME workshop in Palampur

Palampur, June 9 (UNI) The Department of Industries organised a one-day awareness workshop under the MSME Ministry’s RAMP Programme at Palampur to promote digital literacy, brand building and government procurement opportunities among MSMEs and self-help groups.

#Take self-employment schemes to every household: Jaryal at MSME workshop in Palampur

Kerala: Free bus travel scheme for women, transgender persons to begin on June 15

Thiruvananthapuram, June 9 (UNI) Kerala''s much-awaited free travel scheme for women in Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses will come into effect from June 15, with the state government expediting measures for its implementation.

#Kerala: Free bus travel scheme for women # transgender persons to begin on June 15

Odisha: Cabinet Approves Rs.1,500 Cr Tourism Land Bank Scheme to Attract Private Investment

Bhubaneswar, June 8 (UNI) In a major push to transform Odisha into a leading tourism and hospitality destination, the State Cabinet today approved the ambitious "Land Bank for Hospitality Infrastructure" scheme, a landmark initiative aimed at creating investment-ready land parcels across key tourist destinations and attracting large-scale private investments in the sector.

#Odisha: Cabinet Approves Rs.1 #500 Cr Tourism Land Bank Scheme to Attract Private Investment

The School of AI, Bangalore Demonstrates India''s Frontier-Scale AI Capability with LightningLM, a 120-Billion-Parameter Language ModelThe School of AI, Bangalore Demonstrates India''s Frontier-Scale AI

Odisha Cabinet clears Rs.500-Crore Waterfront Development Scheme to revive riverfronts

Bhubaneswar, June 8 (UNI) The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Monday approved the implementation of the Waterfront Development Scheme, a major initiative aimed at rejuvenating riverfronts and urban water bodies across the state.

#Odisha Cabinet clears Rs.500-Crore Waterfront Development Scheme to revive riverfronts

Plea in SC Questions Bihar Minister Deepak Prakash’s Reappointment Without Election to Legislature

New Delhi, June 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court has been moved challenging the reappointment of Bihar Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash, contending that his continuation in office for a second successive term without being elected to either House of the State Legislature violates Article 164(4) of the Constitution.

#Plea in SC Questions Bihar Minister Deepak Prakash’s Reappointment Without Election to Legislature

Haryana to Roll Out Scientific Framework for Greener, Dust-Free Urban Roads

Panchkula, June 8 (UNI) In a major initiative aimed at improving urban air quality and curbing road dust pollution, the Haryana Government has partnered with leading research and planning institutions to implement a scientific framework for the paving, greening and sustainable management of urban roads across the state.

#Haryana to Roll Out Scientific Framework for Greener # Dust-Free Urban Roads

Chhattisgarh: CM Sai Reiterates Commitment to Responsive Governance, Reviews Development & Welfare Schemes I

Raipur, June 8 (UNI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai today emphasised that the success of governance depends on ensuring that welfare schemes reach every eligible beneficiary through accountable, sensitive and citizen-focused administration.

#Chhattisgarh: CM Sai Reiterates Commitment to Responsive Governance # Reviews Development & Welfare Schemes I

NIT Arunachal, SCITeG sign MoU to establish AI Centre of Excellence

Itanagar, June 8 (UNI) In a major step towards advancing the Digital Arunachal vision, the State Council for IT and e-Governance (SCITeG), Department of IT and Communication, and the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Arunachal Pradesh on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence (AI-CoE) at NIT-AP.

#NIT Arunachal # SCITeG sign MoU to establish AI Centre of Excellence

West Bengal joins Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme after signing MoU with Centre

New Delhi, June 8 (UNI) West Bengal on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), becoming the 36th state or union Territory to join the national health insurance programme.

#West Bengal joins Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme after signing MoU with Centre

Bengal: Schoolgirls block National Highway in Malda, demanding bicycles under former state scheme

Siliguri, June 8 (UNI) Schoolgirls in West Bengal''s Malda district staged a demonstration on a national highway on Monday, saying continued delays and the absence of a firm assurance had left them with no alternative.

#Bengal: Schoolgirls block National Highway in Malda # demanding bicycles under former state scheme

Regional Meteorological Centre will scientifically advance vision of Viksit Bharat through Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi

Lucknow, June 8 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said, "The results of the work carried out over the past 12 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the field of weather forecasting and research are clearly visible today. The establishment of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Lucknow will provide special benefits to Uttar Pradesh. UP is the most populous state in the country. Despite having only 11 percent of the country''s cultivable land, Uttar Pradesh contributes 21 percent of India''s food grain production." .

#Regional Meteorological Centre will scientifically advance vision of Viksit Bharat through Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi

Telangana Transport Minister orders crackdown on traffic violations, unsafe school vehicles

Hyderabad, June 8 (UNI) Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Monday directed Transport Department officials to intensify enforcement drives across the state and take strict action against vehicles violating transport regulations.

#Telangana Transport Minister orders crackdown on traffic violations # unsafe school vehicles

Centre launches nationwide awareness drive to mark 10 years of maternal health scheme

New Delhi, Jun 8(UNI) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will launch a nationwide awareness and outreach campaign from Tuesday to mark the 10th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), a maternal healthcare initiative aimed at ensuring safe pregnancy and healthy motherhood.

#Centre launches nationwide awareness drive to mark 10 years of maternal health scheme

Telangana to hand over 553 RTC buses to women SHGs under Indira Mahila Shakti scheme

Hyderabad, June 8 (UNI): Telangana Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao on Monday said the state government will hand over 553 RTC buses to women Self-Help Groups across Telangana under the ‘Indira Mahila Shakti’ scheme at a programme to be held on Tuesday at the Secunderabad Parade Grounds.

#Telangana to hand over 553 RTC buses to women SHGs under Indira Mahila Shakti scheme

Viyash Scientific to acquire Italy’s BioForLife for Rs ₹188 Cr Strengthening Global Pet Care Business

Hyderabad, June 8 (UNI) Hyderabad-based Viyash Scientific Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary Alivira Animal Health Limited, has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 100 per cent stake in BioForLife (BFL), a leading pet care company headquartered in Milan.

#Viyash Scientific to acquire Italy’s BioForLife for Rs ₹188 Cr Strengthening Global Pet Care Business

Bhopal Leopards chase down 204 in last-over thriller in MPL T20 Scindia Cup

Indore, June 8 (UNI) It was a run fest at the Holkar Stadium as Rewa Jaguars and Bhopal Leopards produced another thrilling contest in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20
Scindia Cup 2026.

#Bhopal Leopards chase down 204 in last-over thriller in MPL T20 Scindia Cup

AISF opposes school consolidation proposal, warns of statewide agitation

Hyderabad, June 8 (UNI) All India Students Federation (AISF) Telangana State President Kasireddy Manikanta Reddy and State Secretary Putta Lakshman on Monday strongly criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over the proposal to consolidate 27,000 government schools into 4,000 institutions.

#AISF opposes school consolidation proposal # warns of statewide agitation

Kavitha criticises Revanth Reddy over school merger plan, alleges move will hurt poor students

Hyderabad, June 8 (UNI) Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) President K Kavitha on Monday strongly criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over the reported proposal to merge 27,000 government schools into 4,000 institutions, alleging that the move would deprive poor and girl students of education.

#Kavitha criticises Revanth Reddy over school merger plan # alleges move will hurt poor students

India crush Afghanistan by 300 runs, script biggest Test win in history

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, June 8 (UNI) India registered the biggest victory in their Test cricket history after crushing Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in New Chandigarh, completing a dominant performance inside three days and rewriting a long-standing national record.

#India crush Afghanistan by 300 runs # script biggest Test win in history

Major push towards making UP textile hub: Sant Kabir Textile and Apparel Park scheme gains momentum

Lucknow, June 8 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh is rapidly advancing towards becoming one of India''s leading textile and apparel manufacturing hubs through the Sant Kabir Textile and Apparel Park Scheme.

#Major push towards making UP textile hub: Sant Kabir Textile and Apparel Park scheme gains momentum

IIT Kanpur launches official JoSAA counselling helpdesk 2026; open house scheduled for June 9

Kanpur, June 8 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has launched its Official JoSAA Counselling Helpdesk 2026 to support JEE Advanced-qualified candidates during the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling process.

#IIT Kanpur launches official JoSAA counselling helpdesk 2026; open house scheduled for June 9

Will an IAS officer reveal the full story? CBI weighs key move in Haryana bank scam

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, June 8 (UNI): A fresh twist may be emerging in the investigation into the alleged Rs 661-crore bank fund diversion case linked to government departments in Haryana, with indications that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is examining the possibility of relying on insider testimony to strengthen its case.

#Will an IAS officer reveal the full story? CBI weighs key move in Haryana bank scam

Bengal liquor scam: Excise Dept altered policy to siphon off thousands of crores to Abhishek Banerjee, says confidential report

Manas Banerjee, Siddhartha Rai and Nitish Kapoor
Kolkata/New Delhi, June 8 (UNI) After Delhi, West Bengal has thrown up its own iteration of a liquor scam. The state''s liquor policy was altered in 2017, allegedly at the behest of All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) National General Secretary and then Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee''s nephew Abhishek Banerjee, enabling the state to monopolise liquor distribution.

#Bengal liquor scam: Excise Dept altered policy to siphon off thousands of crores to Abhishek Banerjee #says confidential report

Bengal liquor scam: Excise Dept altered policy to siphon off thousands of crores to Abhishek Banerjee, says confidential report

Manas Banerjee, Siddhartha Rai and Nitish Kapoor
Kolkata/New Delhi, June 8 (UNI) After Delhi, West Bengal has thrown up its own iteration of a liquor scam. The state''s liquor policy was altered in 2021, allegedly at the behest of All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) National General Secretary and then Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee''s nephew Abhishek Banerjee, enabling the state to monopolise liquor distribution.

#Bengal liquor scam: Excise Dept altered policy to siphon off thousands of crores to Abhishek Banerjee # says confidential report

Bengal Liquor Scam: How Abhishek is linked to the case

Manas R Bannerjee, Siddhartha Rai, Nitish Kapoor

Kolkata/New Delhi, June 8 (UNI) Following the Delhi liquor scam, West Bengal is now confronting allegations of a similar excise scandal.

#Bengal Liquor Scam: How Abhishek is linked to the case

Inter-state drug racket under scanner in Himachal, after arrest of Punjab-based accused

Shimla, June 7 (UNI) Shimla Police have arrested an alleged drug supplier from Punjab in connection with a heroin trafficking case registered at Boileuganj police station,in Himachal Pradesh unraveling a wider inter-state narcotics network through analysis of digital and financial evidence.

#Inter-state drug racket under scanner in Himachal # after arrest of Punjab-based accused

Bundelkhand Bulls edge past Gwalior Shernis in MPL T20 Scindia Cup

Indore, June 7 (UNI) Bundelkhand Bulls continued their winning run in the women’s competition of the Aditya Birla Group Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 with a thrilling four-wicket victory over Gwalior Shernis.

#Bundelkhand Bulls edge past Gwalior Shernis in MPL T20 Scindia Cup

India's global reputation grown, and benefits of public welfare schemes reaching last person in society: Rajnath Singh

Lucknow, June 7 (UNI) Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh claimed that the country''s defense production is steadily increasing, and most defense equipment is now being manufactured domestically.

#India's global reputation grown # and benefits of public welfare schemes reaching last person in society: Rajnath Singh

CBI raids 6 locations in Rs 661-Cr Govt funds scam linked to IDFC First Bank, AU Finance Bank

New Delhi, Jun 7 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday conducted raids at six locations across Chandigarh, Panchkula and Delhi-NCR in connection with a massive Rs 661-crore government funds misappropriation case linked to IDFC First Bank and AU Finance Bank.

#CBI raids 6 locations in Rs 661-Cr Govt funds scam linked to IDFC First Bank # AU Finance Bank

FIFA World Cup Group I preview: Mbappe, Haaland lead scintillating attack

Paris, June 7 (UNI) At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group I featuring France, Norway, Senegal and Iraq is not a classic "group of death", but it offers one of the biggest stories of the tournament: Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, two of the most talked-about strikers in the current era, are set to finally meet on the World Cup stage.
France team: France arrives as one of the title favorites after winning the 2018 World Cup and finishing runner-up in 2022. But this squad is at a delicate moment. The attack is full of talents,
yet the balance of the team is in doubt.

#FIFA World Cup Group I preview: Mbappe # Haaland lead scintillating attack

Integrated residential schools are ‘temples of vision’: Bhatti Vikramarka

Khammam, June 7 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Sunday described the Integrated Residential Schools being constructed across the state as “temples of vision” that would shape a brighter future for coming generations.

#Integrated residential schools are ‘temples of vision’: Bhatti Vikramarka

Kharge attacks Centre over LPG price hike, questions fuel policy and Ujjwala scheme reach

New Delhi, Jun 7 (UNI) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi-led government over rising domestic LPG prices, alleging that repeated increases in cooking gas rates were placing an unbearable burden on ordinary households and raising questions about the effectiveness of the Centre’s energy and welfare policies.

#Kharge attacks Centre over LPG price hike #questions fuel policy and Ujjwala scheme reach

Himachal school education board directs transparent, student-centric conduct of exams

Dharamshala, Jun 6 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has decided to place special emphasis on making academic activities, board examinations, and overall functioning more effective during the 2026-27 session, with student welfare remaining its top priority.

#Himachal school education board directs transparent # student-centric conduct of exams

Teleangana: Two SCCL Employees Arrested in ACB Probe into Medical Board Irregularities

Hyderabad, June 6 (UNI) The state-owned Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) today said it has initiated stringent measures to address alleged irregularities in its Medical Board assessments conducted for dependent and compassionate appointments after the arrest of its two employees.

#Teleangana: Two SCCL Employees Arrested in ACB Probe into Medical Board Irregularities

South Africa, Scotland triumphant in Women's T20WC warm-ups

London, June 6 (UNI) The prelude to the ICC Women''s T20 World Cup 2026 began on Saturday, with the first set of warm-up matches getting underway in Derby and Loughborough.
English weather made its presence felt on the very first day as both the South Africa-Ireland and the Netherlands-Scotland matches were delayed due to rain.

#South Africa # Scotland triumphant in Women's T20WC warm-ups

Union Environ Ministry, NBA launch world’s first ever dedicated Voluntary Certification scheme under Biological Diversity Act

Chennai, June 6 (UNI) The union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in collaboration with the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), Quality Council of India (QCI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India, on Saturday launched the world''s first ever dedicated Voluntary Certification Scheme for Incentivization of Access and Benefit Sharing (VCS-I-ABS) under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.

#Union Environ Ministry # NBA launch world’s first ever dedicated Voluntary Certification scheme under Biological Diversity Act

UP reviews implementation of PM Surya Ghar scheme in Varanasi

Varanasi, June 6 (UNI): An important meeting was held here on Saturday to review the effective implementation and progress of the PM Surya Ghar: Free Electricity Scheme.

#UP reviews implementation of PM Surya Ghar scheme in Varanasi

Bengal: Standard 1 girl student found dead in school hostel toilet; family alleges murder

Krishnagar, June 6 (UNI) The body of a seven-year-old Class I student was found inside the toilet of a girls'' hostel attached to a school here in West Bengal''s Nadia district on Saturday morning, police said.

#Bengal: Standard 1 girl student found dead in school hostel toilet; family alleges murder

JPSC publishes revised Civil Judge PT result after SC order

Ranchi, June 6 (UNI) The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) published the revised result of the Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination-2023 following directions issued by the Supreme Court in connected cases.

#JPSC publishes revised Civil Judge PT result after SC order

40 lakh tonnes of coal missing? KTR seeks probe into alleged Rs 1,600 cr Singareni scam

Hyderabad, June 6 (UNI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) has demanded an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the alleged disappearance of nearly 40 lakh metric tonnes of coal worth around Rs 1,600 crore from Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL).

#40 lakh tonnes of coal missing? KTR seeks probe into alleged Rs 1 #600 cr Singareni scam

Odisha: Scientists stress sustainable farming at ICAR-CIFA awareness programme

Bhubaneswar, June 5 (UNI) Emphasising the need to reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers and promote sustainable agriculture, the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA) today organised an awareness programme for women farmers from Scheduled Caste communities in Odisha''s Khordha district.

#Odisha: Scientists stress sustainable farming at ICAR-CIFA awareness programme

CM Majhi, Kangana Ranaut attend special screening of ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’ in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, June 5 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and actor-politician Kangana Ranaut on Friday attended a special screening of the film Bharat Bhagya Vidhata at a multiplex cinema here.

#CM Majhi # Kangana Ranaut attend special screening of ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’ in Bhubaneswar

AP: Steps taken to maintain BC hostels, residential schools efficiently: Minister

Vijayawada, June 5 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for BC Welfare S Savitha has said that the BC welfare hostels and residential schools will be graded based on their performance while announcing grading will determine priority in future transfers and promotions.

#AP: Steps taken to maintain BC hostels # residential schools efficiently: Minister

Arbitration in India has not failed; judicial and govt intervention have sometimes failed it, says SC

Parmod Kumar

New Delhi, Jun 5 (UNI) The Supreme Court has said that arbitration in India has not failed, but that judicial interference, and at times the conduct of governments, has undermined the efficacy of the arbitral process. The Court said the role of governments in casting doubts over the viability of arbitration cannot be overlooked, particularly given its impact on the ease of doing business in India.

#Arbitration in India has not failed; judicial and govt intervention have sometimes failed it # says SC

Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim steps down, says 'cannot work in changed political scenario'

Kolkata, Jun 5 (UNI) In a major blow to the Trinamool Congress-dominated Kolkata Municipal Corporation, city Mayor Firhad Hakim on Friday tendered his resignation, claiming his inability to work in the "changed political scenario."
"In accordance with the provisions of the KMC Act, 1980, I hereby tender my resignation from the office of Mayor of Kolkata, with immediate effect," Hakim, also a prominent TMC leader, said in a letter addressed to the civic body''s chairperson Mala Roy, ending his innings as the first citizen of the city.

#Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim steps down # says 'cannot work in changed political scenario'

Proposal to create safer school zones through zebra crossings, school-zone signage, wall murals, and awareness campaigns

Pune, June 5 (UNI) To make intersections near schools in the Aundh–Bopodi area safer, more organized, and traffic-friendly, Pune corporator Sunny Vinayak Nimhan has submitted a proposal to the PMC Road Department.

#Proposal to create safer school zones through zebra crossings # school-zone signage # wall murals # and awareness campaigns

Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim steps down, says "cannot work in changed political scenario"

Kolkata, June 5 (UNI) In a major blow to the Trinamool Congress-dominated Kolkata Municipal Corporation, city Mayor Firhad Hakim on Friday tendered his resignation, claiming his inability to work in the "changed political scenario."

"In accordance with the provisions of the KMC Act, 1980, I hereby tender my resignation from the office of Mayor of Kolkata, with immediate effect," Hakim, also a prominent TMC leader, said in a letter addressed to the civic body''s chairperson Mala Roy, ending his innings as the first citizen of the city.

#Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim steps down # says "cannot work in changed political scenario"

Bihar launches CGRM portal for online monitoring of rural welfare schemes

Patna, 5 June (UNI): Bihar Rural Development Department and Information and Public Relations Minister Shrawan Kumar today said departmental schemes would now be monitored online, ensuring transparent and timely delivery of benefits to people living in rural areas.

#Bihar launches CGRM portal for online monitoring of rural welfare schemes

How Credit Score and Market Risk Affect Personal Loan Approval

At first Cabinet meet, Vijay unveils 436 schemes for TN’s development

Chennai, June 5 (UNI) In his maiden meeting of the Tamil Nadu Cabinet, Chief Minister Vijay on Friday discussed a host of proposals, including presentation of full-fledged bugetand attracting investment proposals, while chalking out a roadmap by approving 436 schemes across various departments to accelerate development and ensure inclusive growth. .

#At first Cabinet meet # Vijay unveils 436 schemes for TN’s development

How Magento Development Drives Scalable eCommerce Growth

Haryana Schools Told to Mention UDISE Code in All Civil Works Proposals

Panchkula, Jun 5 (UNI) In a move aimed at improving administrative efficiency and expediting infrastructure development in government schools, the Haryana Directorate of School Education has directed all District Education Officers (DEOs) to ensure that the UDISE code of the school concerned is mandatorily mentioned in every proposal related to repair, maintenance, or construction works in school buildings.

#Haryana Schools Told to Mention UDISE Code in All Civil Works Proposals

Delhi Hotel Fire: Owner’s Past Arrest in Fake Passport Racket Under Scanner

New Delhi, Jun 5 (UNI) In a shocking revelation in connection with the Malviya Nagar fire case, where 21 people lost their lives, sources in the police have claimed that hotel owner Lovkesh Bajaj was previously arrested for allegedly helping Bangladeshi nationals by arranging fake Indian passports and forged identity documents.

#Delhi Hotel Fire: Owner’s Past Arrest in Fake Passport Racket Under Scanner

Kerala to scale up Responsible Tourism Model: Minister

Thiruvananthapuram, June 5 (UNI) Kerala will strengthen and expand its globally acclaimed Responsible Tourism initiatives through improved hospitality standards, sustainable practices and greater collaboration between the government and private sector, Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh has said.

#Kerala to scale up Responsible Tourism Model: Minister

Modi govt has freed North East from the scourge of insurgency: Shah

Raymond Kharmujai
Shillong, Jun 4 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Narendra Modi government has freed the North East from the scourge of insurgency.

#Modi govt has freed North East from the scourge of insurgency: Shah

Bed & Breakfast scheme has been misused, illegal hotels operated under patronage of AAP & Cong leaders: Malhotra

New Delhi, Jun 4 (UNI) Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra has welcomed the Delhi government’s decision to withdraw the Bed and Breakfast Licensing Scheme that has been in operation in the national capital since 2007. He also suggested that the Rekha Gupta-led government should similarly focus on strengthening safety regulations and compliance mechanisms for small nursing homes.

#Bed & Breakfast scheme has been misused # illegal hotels operated under patronage of AAP & Cong leaders: Malhotra

Subhadra Metals Fraud Case: Prime Accused Shweta Salvi Surrenders Before Police Station After SC Rejects Anticipatory Bail

Mumbai, June 4 (UNI) Shweta Rupesh Salvi, the prime accused in the multi-crore financial fraud involving Subhadra Metals Pvt. Ltd., surrendered before the Kalachowki Police here on Thursday.

#Subhadra Metals Fraud Case: Prime Accused Shweta Salvi Surrenders Before Police Station After SC Rejects Anticipatory Bail

North Eastern states will form central core of Viksit Bharat by 2047: Scindia

Shillong, Jun 4 (UNI) union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Thursday said the eight North Eastern states will form the central core of Viksit Bharat by 2047, following the roadmap laid out by Home Minister Amit Shah.

#North Eastern states will form central core of Viksit Bharat by 2047: Scindia

Malviya Nagar fire tragedy: Accountant, Manager under police scanner; 60 phones and 30 passports recovered

Atul Krishan
New Delhi, Jun 4 (UNI) In a significant development in the Malviya Nagar guest house fire tragedy, in which 21 people were killed, the guest house''s accountant, Jay Mishra, and manager, Rakesh, have come under the scanner of Delhi Police.

#Malviya Nagar fire tragedy: Accountant # Manager under police scanner; 60 phones and 30 passports recovered

Nagaland: Kohima DC announces Rs 2 lakh scholarship scheme for girl students

Dimapur, June 4 (UNI) Kohima District Collector B Henok Buchem today announced a Rs 2 lakh scholarship fund under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) programme for meritorious girl students in the district, aimed at promoting girls'' education and empowerment.

#Nagaland: Kohima DC announces Rs 2 lakh scholarship scheme for girl students

Buddy4Study''s Pay-It-Forward Scholarship Model: When Yesterday''s Scholars Become Today''s Funders

Home tri-series victory has Scotland ready for T20 World Cup

Edinburgh, June 4 (UNI) Scotland skipper Kathryn Bryce led from the front with a Player of
the Match performance as Scotland clinched their home tri-series with a DLS victory over the Netherlands.

#Home tri-series victory has Scotland ready for T20 World Cup

England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt fit for opener, but only to bat

London, June 4 (UNI) All-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt, 33, has missed all of England''s international summer so far because of a calf injury, but says she expects to be fit for the tournament opener against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. .

#England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt fit for opener # but only to bat

FIFA World Cup Group C preview: Brazil enters group under scrutiny

Mexico City, June 4 (UNI) Brazil headlines Group C as it seeks a sixth World Cup title, with Morocco aiming to build on its historic run in Qatar and Scotland and Haiti making long-awaited returns.

#FIFA World Cup Group C preview: Brazil enters group under scrutiny

DRT-approved loan settlement bars initiation of criminal case against borrower: SC

Parmod Kumar

New Delhi, Jun 3 (UNI) In a significant ruling aimed at preserving the sanctity of negotiated settlements in commercial disputes, the Supreme Court has held that criminal proceedings against a borrower cannot be initiated or continued once the borrower and the lending bank have entered into a compromise settlement that has been approved by the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT).

#DRT-approved loan settlement bars initiation of criminal case against borrower: SC

Nishant Kumar Welcomes Expansion of CM Medical Assistance Scheme

Patna, June 3 (UNI) Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar has said that patients from families with an annual income of up to Rs 4 lakh will now be eligible for assistance under the Chief Minister''''s Medical Assistance Fund following a decision taken by the state cabinet on Wednesday.

#Nishant Kumar Welcomes Expansion of CM Medical Assistance Scheme

ED officials reach Abhishek's house, issue summons related to primary teacher recruitment scam

Kolkata, June 3 (UNI) Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials on Wednesday reached Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee''s Kalighat Road residence in South Kolkata and issued summons requiring him to appear before the central agency in connection with the alleged primary teacher recruitment scam.

#ED officials reach Abhishek's house # issue summons related to primary teacher recruitment scam

Bihar cabinet raises annual income limit to Rs 4 lakh for medical assistance scheme

Patna, June 3 (UNI) The Bihar Cabinet on Wednesday approved a major expansion of the Chief Minister''''s Medical Assistance Scheme by raising the annual income eligibility limit from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 4 lakh, enabling a larger number of residents to avail financial support for medical treatment.

#Bihar cabinet raises annual income limit to Rs 4 lakh for medical assistance scheme

Mahayuti government's farm loan waiver scheme is merely eyewash: Congress

Mumbai, June 3 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshvardhan Sapkal said on Wednesday that the loan waiver scheme announced by the BJP-led Mahayuti government under the leadership of Devendra Fadnavis is merely a showpiece.

#Mahayuti government's farm loan waiver scheme is merely eyewash: Congress

President Murmu inaugurates Space Labs in 13 Odisha tribal schools

Bhubaneswar, Jun 3 (UNI): In a major boost to science and technology education among tribal students, 13 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) in Odisha have been selected for the establishment of advanced Space Labs under a nationwide initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

#President Murmu inaugurates Space Labs in 13 Odisha tribal schools

Chamber seeks clarity on building regularisation scheme

Ranchi, June 3 (UNI) A delegation of the Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FJCCI) on Wednesday met Urban Development and Housing Department Principal Secretary Sunil Kumar and discussed issues related to the state''s scheme for regularisation of unauthorised buildings.

#Chamber seeks clarity on building regularisation scheme

No Salute Snub, No Scuffle: Army Labels Viral CDS-Army Chief Row Claim Fake

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, June 3 (UNI): A viral social media post claiming that Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi were involved in a seniority dispute, resulting in an altercation and resignation, has been exposed as fake and misleading.

#No Salute Snub # No Scuffle: Army Labels Viral CDS-Army Chief Row Claim Fake

Cummins hints at skipping IPL 2027 amid packed Australia schedule

New Delhi, June 3 (UNI) Australia captain Pat Cummins has admitted that he may skip IPL 2027 as he looks to carefully manage his workload during a packed period for Australian cricket.

#Cummins hints at skipping IPL 2027 amid packed Australia schedule

Political row erupts over Maharashtra’s new farm loan waiver scheme

Mumbai, Jun 3 (UNI) A major political controversy has erupted in Maharashtra following the state government’s decision to approve a loan waiver of up to Rs 2 lakh for farmers.

#Political row erupts over Maharashtra’s new farm loan waiver scheme

Army drone crash-lands in Punjab school playground during testing exercise

Chandigarh, June 3 (UNI): A drone found in the playground of a government school in Haripur village of Adampur in Punjab''s Jalandhar district triggered concern among residents, prompting police and security agencies to launch an inquiry before it was confirmed to be an Army drone involved in a testing exercise.

#Army drone crash-lands in Punjab school playground during testing exercise

KTR vows to scrap ‘Future City’ project, accuses Congress of real estate dealings

Hyderabad, June 3 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) on Wednesday alleged that the Congress government was using the proposed “Future City” project for real estate interests and vowed that the BRS would scrap the project immediately after returning to power.

#KTR vows to scrap ‘Future City’ project # accuses Congress of real estate dealings

Hyd: ICFAI Law school signs MoU with NACIN to strengthen legal Education and Research

Hyderabad, June 3 (UNI) ICFAI Law School, a constituent of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), Hyderabad, on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN), Hyderabad Zonal Campus, to promote academic collaboration in the fields of taxation, customs, indirect taxes and regulatory law.

#Hyd: ICFAI Law school signs MoU with NACIN to strengthen legal Education and Research

Uruguay's De Arrascaeta suffers World Cup scare

Montevideo, June 3 (UNI) Uruguay midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta has suffered a suspected muscle injury less than two weeks before the team''s FIFA World Cup opener against Saudi
Arabia.
The 32-year-old left the national team''s training base near Montevideo on Tuesday to undergo tests, Uruguayan Football Association president Ignacio Alonso said.
"It appears to be a muscle-related issue, but we still need to confirm the extent of it to know how serious it is," Alonso told reporters.

#Uruguay's De Arrascaeta suffers World Cup scare

J&K: X-ray scanners, Aadhaar verification strengthen security grid along LoC in Poonch

By Vishal Bharti
Jammu, June 3 (UNI) In a significant upgrade to border management, the Indian Army has deployed X-ray scanning machines and introduced Aadhaar-based digital verification for residents living in villages beyond the border fencing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The measures aim to curb cross-border smuggling of arms and narcotics while tightening surveillance in the sensitive region.

#J&K: X-ray scanners # Aadhaar verification strengthen security grid along LoC in Poonch

India-South Africa science partnership broadens focus from astronomy to AI and Earth observation

New Delhi, June 3 (UNI) India and South Africa to intensify research collaboration in priority areas including Artificial Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure and Geospatial Technologies, according to an official document shared by the Ministry of Science and Technology on Wednesday.

#India-South Africa science partnership broadens focus from astronomy to AI and Earth observation

Cabinet approves Rs 9,585-cr vehicle replacement scheme to cut pollution in Delhi-NCR

New Delhi, Jun 3 (UNI) In a major push to combat air pollution in the National Capital Region, the union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a two-year scheme worth Rs 9,585 crore to facilitate the replacement of older, highly polluting trucks and buses with cleaner BS-VI-compliant and electric vehicles across Delhi-NCR.

#Cabinet approves Rs 9 #585-cr vehicle replacement scheme to cut pollution in Delhi-NCR

Punjab extends Sehat Scheme to lone residents, adds 17 treatments

Chandigarh, June 3 (UNI) The Punjab government has expanded the scope of its flagship Chief Minister Sehat Yojana, allowing beneficiaries to avail cashless treatment for 17 additional medical procedures at empanelled private hospitals and extending coverage to individuals living alone, including senior citizens, widows and parents whose children reside abroad.

#Punjab extends Sehat Scheme to lone residents # adds 17 treatments

After the Amritsar student tragedy, Punjab moves to rein in private school fee hikes

Chandigarh, June 3 (UNI)
After the Amritsar student tragedy, Punjab moves to curb school fee hikes
The Punjab government on Wednesday announced a major regulatory framework for private schools, proposing a cap of five per cent on annual fee hikes and mandating the refund of excess fees collected over the prescribed limit during the past three years.

#After the Amritsar student tragedy # Punjab moves to rein in private school fee hikes

UP govt to provide cashless healthcare to school staff, cooks

Lucknow, June 3 (UNI): Prioritizing the welfare of cooks and school personnel who play a crucial role in strengthening the state''s education and nutrition systems, the Uttar Pradesh Government has launched another significant initiative.

#UP govt to provide cashless healthcare to school staff # cooks

New Zealand announce schedule for action-packed home summer

Wellington, June 3 (UNI) New Zealand men’s and women’s sides are set for a packed and exciting home summer after New Zealand Cricket announced a blockbuster schedule featuring a host of high-profile international fixtures for both sides.

#New Zealand announce schedule for action-packed home summer

Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Death toll rises to 21, safety violations under scanner

New Delhi, June 3 (UNI): The death toll in the devastating fire at Hotel Lemon in South Delhi''s Malviya Nagar has risen to 21, while 37 people, including several foreign nationals, were rescued in a large-scale emergency operation, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

#Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Death toll rises to 21 #safety violations under scanner

ED raids Ex-IAS JK Dhruv’s residence in CGPSC scam probe

New Delhi, June 3 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted search operations at nearly a dozen locations in connection with the alleged Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) recruitment scam, marking the agency''s entry into the high-profile case.

#ED raids Ex-IAS JK Dhruv’s residence in CGPSC scam probe

CBI Intensifies Probe into CGPSC Recruitment Scam, Raids Former IAS Officer Dhruv's Residence

New Delhi, Jun 3 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is probing the alleged irregularities in the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) recruitment process, intensified its action on Wednesday by conducting a raid at the Bhilai residence of retired IAS officer J K Dhruv.

#CBI Intensifies Probe into CGPSC Recruitment Scam # Raids Former IAS Officer Dhruv's Residence

Four Odisha students bring laurels to India at prestigious Sakura Science Programme in Japan

Bhubaneswar, June 2 (UNI) Four meritorious students from Odisha have made the State proud by representing India at the prestigious Sakura Science High School Programme (SSHP) 2026 in Japan, a flagship international initiative aimed at fostering scientific learning and global collaboration among young minds.

#Four Odisha students bring laurels to India at prestigious Sakura Science Programme in Japan

AP: Aarogyasri health scheme diluted: Ex-CM alleges

Vijayawada, June 2 (UNI) Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said it is extremely unfortunate that the Aarogyasri scheme, conceived to provide quality healthcare to the poor, is being weakened, leaving poor and middle-class families facing severe hardship.
A group of doctors from Narasaraopet and Guntur met former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at the YSRCP central office in Tadepalli and expressed concern over the condition of the healthcare sector in the state and the difficulties being faced by patients.

#AP: Aarogyasri health scheme diluted: Ex-CM alleges

Maha: Govt clarifies stance on eligibility for 'Ladki Bahin' scheme

Mumbai, June 2 (UNI) The Maharashtra government has addressed concerns regarding the exclusion of nearly 8 million women from the ''Majhi Ladki Bahin'' scheme, clarifying that the removals were based on strict adherence to eligibility criteria and verification processes.

#Maha: Govt clarifies stance on eligibility for 'Ladki Bahin' scheme

Odisha notifies enhanced reservation for ST, SC & SEBC students in Technical Education

Bhubaneswar, June 2 (UNI) The Odisha government on Tuesday issued a formal memorandum implementing enhanced reservation for students belonging to Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC) and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) in technical and professional education courses, with the revised policy set to take effect from the 2026-27 academic session.

#Odisha notifies enhanced reservation for ST # SC & SEBC students in Technical Education

Odisha notifies enhanced reservation for ST, SC & SEBC students in Technical Education from

Bhubaneswar, June 2 (UNI) The Odisha government on Tuesday issued a formal memorandum implementing enhanced reservation for students belonging to Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC) and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) in technical and professional education courses, with the revised policy set to take effect from the 2026-27 academic session.

#Odisha notifies enhanced reservation for ST # SC & SEBC students in Technical Education from

Mumbai Youth Congress Holds Massive Protest March Against Alleged NEET and CBSE Exam Paper Leaks and Scams

Mumbai, June 2 (UNI) The Mumbai Youth Congress organised a massive "Yuva Aakrosh Morcha" in Dadar, Central Mumbai, on Tuesday in protest against the scams in the NEET and CBSE examinations and demanded that union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign taking moral responsibility.

#Mumbai Youth Congress Holds Massive Protest March Against Alleged NEET and CBSE Exam Paper Leaks and Scams

Haryana Orders Summer Vacation Repair Drive in Government Schools, Warns of Action for Negligence

Panchkula Jun 2 (UNI) The Haryana Education Department has launched a statewide drive to complete minor repair and maintenance works in government schools during the ongoing summer vacation, directing officials to ensure that all essential infrastructure deficiencies are addressed before schools reopen.

#Haryana Orders Summer Vacation Repair Drive in Government Schools # Warns of Action for Negligence

Odisha Governor calls on probationers to master welfare schemes for better service delivery

Bhubaneswar, Jun 2 (UNI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Tuesday urged probationary officers to acquire a thorough understanding of government welfare schemes and ensure their effective implementation for the benefit of citizens.

#Odisha Governor calls on probationers to master welfare schemes for better service delivery

Three Arunachal scholars participate in special interaction with President Murmu

Itanagar, June 2 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona has expressed pride over the participation of three scholars from the state in a special interactive meeting with President Droupadi Murmu.

#Three Arunachal scholars participate in special interaction with President Murmu

Telangana releases 91 life convicts under special remission scheme

Hyderabad, June 2 (UNI) The Telangana Prisons and Correctional Services Department on Tuesday released 91 life convict prisoners under a special remission granted by the State Government as part of rehabilitation and correctional reforms.

#Telangana releases 91 life convicts under special remission scheme

BJP Wants Me to Stop Naming the School But I Will Continue to Raise the Issue: Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi, Jun 2 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday alleged that an FIR registered against its Delhi unit chief, Saurabh Bhardwaj, was an attempt to silence him for raising concerns over the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old girl at a school in west Delhi''s Janakpuri area.

#BJP Wants Me to Stop Naming the School But I Will Continue to Raise the Issue: Saurabh Bharadwaj

Jharkhand: Marandi alleges political protection in liquor scam

Ranchi, June 2 (UNI) Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi today alleged that the Jharkhand liquor scam was carried out under political patronage and involved a nexus between liquor operators and persons close to those in power.

#Jharkhand: Marandi alleges political protection in liquor scam

Ujjain Falcons hand captaincy to Chanchal Rathore for MPL T20 Scindia Cup

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), June 2 (UNI) Ujjain Falcons have named Chanchal Rathore as captain for the upcoming edition of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup, while promising youngster Madhav Tiwari has been appointed vice-captain.

#Ujjain Falcons hand captaincy to Chanchal Rathore for MPL T20 Scindia Cup

In my phone notes, I mentioned that I wanted to score 700 runs: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

New Delhi, June 2 (UNI) Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi revealed that scoring 700 runs in IPL 2026 was a goal he had set for himself even before the tournament began.

#In my phone notes # I mentioned that I wanted to score 700 runs: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

CBI arrests two key accused in Rs 800-crore Uttarakhand LUCC Chit Fund Scam

New Delhi, June 2 (UNI) In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the Uttarakhand LUCC Chit Fund Scam, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two accused persons in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

#CBI arrests two key accused in Rs 800-crore Uttarakhand LUCC Chit Fund Scam

Over 36 crore screened for oral cancer, 17 crore women for breast cancer: Nadda

New Delhi, June 2 (UNI) Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday highlighted the government''s efforts to strengthen preventive healthcare, stating that more than 36 crore people have been screened for oral cancer across the country.

#Over 36 crore screened for oral cancer # 17 crore women for breast cancer: Nadda

BJP alleges delay in Jharkhand treasury scam probe, seeks time-bound investigation

Ranchi, June 2 (UNI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday alleged that the Jharkhand Government was not acting swiftly enough in the investigation into the alleged treasury scam and demanded a time-bound probe into the matter.

#BJP alleges delay in Jharkhand treasury scam probe # seeks time-bound investigation

Ensure every needy person receives benefits of welfare schemes: CM Yogi

Gorakhpur, Jun 2 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday instructed the officials to ensure that the benefits of the government''s welfare schemes reach every eligible citizen.

#Ensure every needy person receives benefits of welfare schemes: CM Yogi

ED Attaches Properties Worth Over ₹1,000 Crore in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam, Files Fresh Charges Against Four Accused

New Delhi, June 1 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Raipur Zonal Office, on Monday said it has attached properties with a deed value of approximately Rs. 200 crore and an estimated market value exceeding Rs. 1,000 crore in connection with the Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam.

#ED Attaches Properties Worth Over ₹1 #000 Crore in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam # Files Fresh Charges Against Four Accused

Bengal: Drowned student's mother lodges FIR against school principal, swimming trainer

Asansol, June 1 (UNI) The mother of a class six student, who died after drowning in his school swimming poll here in West Bengal, has lodged a written police complaint against the Principal and trainers alleging her son perished following gross negligence.

#Bengal: Drowned student's mother lodges FIR against school principal # swimming trainer

Bengal to settle state govt employees' DA arrears in line with SC order: CM

Kolkata, June 1 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday assured representatives of government employees'' organisations that his administration would implement the Supreme Court''s directive on pending Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears and gradually bridge the gap between the DA rates of state and central government employees.

#Bengal to settle state govt employees' DA arrears in line with SC order: CM

MIT-ADT University Launches School of Artificial Intelligence to Shape India's Next Generation of AI Leaders

B.Tech programmes in AI & Machine Learning and AI & Data Science open for admissions for academic year 2026–27
Pune, June 1 ( UNI) MIT Art, Design and Technology University (MIT-ADT University) has announced the launch of its School of Artificial Intelligence (SoAI), a pioneering academic initiative that marks a defining moment in the University''s journey towards becoming an institution of national eminence.

#MIT-ADT University Launches School of Artificial Intelligence to Shape India's Next Generation of AI Leaders

CCTV footage of man's body on scooter sparks murder probe in Amritsar

Chandigarh, June 1 (UNI): A chilling CCTV video purportedly showing the body of a 27-year-old man being transported on a scooter has triggered a major police investigation in Punjab''s Amritsar, with one accused arrested and another on the run.

#CCTV footage of man's body on scooter sparks murder probe in Amritsar

Nominations open for Rajya Sabha, Legislative Council polls as ECI unveils June 18 election schedule‎

‎New Delhi, Jun 1 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday kicked off the nomination process for elections to 27 Rajya Sabha seats and 17 seats in State Legislative Councils, launching an important round of indirect elections that will shape representation in Parliament''s Upper House as well as legislative councils in Bihar and Karnataka. ‎.

#Nominations open for Rajya Sabha #Legislative Council polls as ECI unveils June 18 election schedule‎

Nominations open for Rajya Sabha, Legislative Council Polls as ECI unveils June 18 election schedule

‎‎New Delhi, Jun 1 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday kicked off the nomination process for elections to 27 Rajya Sabha seats and 17 seats in State Legislative Councils, launching an important round of indirect elections that will shape representation in Parliament''s Upper House as well as legislative councils in Bihar and Karnataka.

#Nominations open for Rajya Sabha # Legislative Council Polls as ECI unveils June 18 election schedule

Telangana: Revanth Reddy launches phase-II of Indiramma Housing Scheme, stresses on hut-free rural areas

Komaram Bheem Asifabad, June 1 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy today declared that the government would ensure permanent housing for every poor family in the state and asserted that “not a single hut should remain” in tribal hamlets and rural areas.

#Telangana: Revanth Reddy launches phase-II of Indiramma Housing Scheme # stresses on hut-free rural areas

Delhi CM announces approval of ‘One-Time Amnesty Scheme’ for J&K migrant families

New Delhi, Jun 1 (UNI) The Delhi Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved important proposals related to the Ad-Hoc Monthly Relief (AMR) scheme provided to Jammu and Kashmir migrant families.

#Delhi CM announces approval of ‘One-Time Amnesty Scheme’ for J&K migrant families

Opposition Slams Maha Govt Over Removal of 80 Lakh Beneficiaries From Its Popular Ladki Bahin Scheme

Mumbai, June 1 (UNI) The Maharashtra government''s decision to remove nearly 80 lakh women beneficiaries from the Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana over non-compliance with e-KYC requirements has evoked sharp criticism from opposition leaders today.

#Opposition Slams Maha Govt Over Removal of 80 Lakh Beneficiaries From Its Popular Ladki Bahin Scheme

Philippines Defence Minister Teodoro cites Vijay Gokhale's 'Talk and Take Strategy' on SCS

Singapore, Jun 1 (UNI) Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr reaffirmed Manila''s commitment to defending its maritime rights in the South China Sea, citing former Indian Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale and accusing China of employing a "talk and take strategy" to alter facts on the ground while projecting a commitment to negotiations.

#Philippines Defence Minister Teodoro cites Vijay Gokhale's 'Talk and Take Strategy' on SCS

Telangana to implement Employees Health Scheme through dedicated Trust

Hyderabad, June 1 (UNI): Telangana Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao on Monday announced that the Employees Health Scheme (EHS) would be implemented through a dedicated Employee Health Care Trust, which is expected to be constituted within the next few days.

#Telangana to implement Employees Health Scheme through dedicated Trust

Congress Demands Action Over Alleged Irregularities in Ladki Bahin Scheme

Pune, June 1 (UNI) The Maharashtra Congress has demanded strict action against officials allegedly responsible for approving and disbursing benefits under the Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana to beneficiaries who were later found ineligible.

#Congress Demands Action Over Alleged Irregularities in Ladki Bahin Scheme

Govt school teacher hacked to death in broad daylight in Amritsar

Chandigarh, Jun 1 (UNI) A government school teacher was brutally murdered in broad daylight in Punjab''s Amritsar district on Monday, with unidentified assailants allegedly attacking him with sharp-edged weapons while he was returning home after dropping his daughter off for tuition classes.

#Govt school teacher hacked to death in broad daylight in Amritsar

Rohit Pawar Alleges Govt Is Gradually Dismantling Ladki Bahin Scheme as 81 Lakh Women Removed After Verification Drive

Mumbai, Jun 1 (UNI) Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) MLA Rohit Pawar on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Maharashtra government, accusing it of deliberately weakening the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ by removing a large number of beneficiaries under the guise of mandatory electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) verification.

#Rohit Pawar Alleges Govt Is Gradually Dismantling Ladki Bahin Scheme as 81 Lakh Women Removed After Verification Drive

PM hails PM SVANidhi scheme on sixth anniversary, says it has transformed lives of street vendors

‎New Delhi, June 1 (UNI) ‎Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the impact of the Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor''s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme as it completed six years, saying the initiative has transformed the lives of countless street vendors by providing access to collateral-free credit, financial inclusion and opportunities for growth.

#PM hails PM SVANidhi scheme on sixth anniversary #says it has transformed lives of street vendors

Public welfare schemes of Irrigation and Water resources department to be widely promoted through special campaign in UP

Lucknow, June 1 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government will launch a major outreach campaign to publicise the public welfare schemes and achievements of the Irrigation and Water Resources Department among the people.

#Public welfare schemes of Irrigation and Water resources department to be widely promoted through special campaign in UP

West Bengal starts free bus travel scheme for women across state

Kolkata, June 1 (UNI) A statewide free bus travel scheme for women came into effect on Monday, fulfilling a key electoral promise made by the BJP before coming to power in West Bengal.

#West Bengal starts free bus travel scheme for women across state

AP: SCoR Zone is a victory of Telugu people: TDP State president

Visakhapatnam, May 31 (UNI) TDP State President and Gajuwaka MLA, Palla Srinivasa Rao said that the formal commencement of the South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR), headquartered in Visakhapatnam, represents the culmination of decades of public struggle, generational aspirations, and the collective determination of the people of North Andhra.

#AP: SCoR Zone is a victory of Telugu people: TDP State president

Short film raises awareness about Multiple Sclerosis

Neurologists highlight importance of early diagnosis and support on Multiple Sclerosis Day
Pune, May 31 (UNI) Early diagnosis, accurate treatment, a positive outlook from the patient, and support from family members, friends, and others in public life are essential for effectively managing Multiple Sclerosis (MS), neurologists said on Sunday.

#Short film raises awareness about Multiple Sclerosis

New dawn of democracy in WB, people getting central schemes benefits: Mangal

Patna, 31 May (UNI) Senior BJP leader and West Bengal in-charge Mangal Pandey Sunday claimed that a “new dawn of democracy” had emerged in West Bengal and that people were now receiving the benefits of Central welfare schemes without discrimination.

#New dawn of democracy in WB # people getting central schemes benefits: Mangal

Indiramma housing scheme becoming a social movement in Telangana: Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy

Hyderabad, May 31 (UNI) Telangana Minister for Housing, Revenue and Information & Public Relations Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Sunday said Telangana was emerging as a role model for the country by implementing a massive housing programme aimed at fulfilling the dream of home ownership for poor families.

#Indiramma housing scheme becoming a social movement in Telangana: Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy