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Bandi Sanjay sets Aug 31 deadline to clear freedom fighter pension cases

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Aug 13 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has directed officials to resolve all pending pension cases of freedom fighters by August 31 and expedite the nationwide survey on enemy properties.
He also noted that the Centre has so far earned Rs 107 crore from the sale of such properties.
Chairing a review meeting with senior officials of the Freedom Fighters and Rehabilitation Department (FFR) and the Custodian of Enemy Property for India (CEPI) at North Block on Tuesday, Bandi Sanjay was briefed on the status of pensions, disposal of enemy properties, and refugee rehabilitation efforts.
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The Steady Hand Falls Silent: India Bids Farewell to Shooting Legend Jaspal Rana

12 Jun 2026 | 12:49 PM

Shahid K Abbas
New Delhi, Jun 12 (UNI) Indian sport lost one of its finest marksmen, most passionate mentors, and most enduring champions, as Jaspal Rana passed away at the age of 49 following a cardiac emergency. For a generation of shooters, he was more than a champion; he was a guiding force whose unwavering belief in excellence transformed Indian shooting from a niche discipline into a global force.

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MIB unveils draft Broadcasting Rules 2026, seeks public feedback

12 Jun 2026 | 12:39 PM

New Delhi, Jun 12 (UNI) The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has released the draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 for public consultation, marking a major step towards streamlining the regulatory framework governing India's broadcasting sector.

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PM Modi mourns passing of shooting legend Jaspal Rana ‎

12 Jun 2026 | 12:04 PM

‎New Delhi, Jun 12 (UNI) ‎Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed deep grief over the passing of veteran Indian shooter and renowned coach Jaspal Rana, describing his death as a profound loss to Indian sports and the shooting fraternity.

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Delhi: Three killed, two critical after massive fire in Govindpuri residential building

12 Jun 2026 | 10:53 AM

New Delhi, June 12 (UNI) At least three people lost their lives, and two others were in critical condition after a major fire broke out in a five-storey residential building in South East Delhi's Tughlakabad Extension this morning.

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‎PM highlights women’s empowerment as NDA govt marks 12 yrs in office

12 Jun 2026 | 10:28 AM


‎New Delhi, Jun 12 (UNI) ‎Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the achievements of women across various sectors over the past 12 years, asserting that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government's focus on women-led development has expanded opportunities and empowered women to play a larger role in nation-building.

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