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CRPF chief reviews Kashmir security, stresses proactive measures for Amarnath Yatra safety

11 Jun 2026 | 3:31 PM

Srinagar, June 11 (UNI): Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Gyanendra Pratap Singh on Thursday stressed the need for proactive security measures to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, scheduled to begin next month.

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Asaduddin Owaisi to launch UP assembly poll campaign from Bahraich on Sunday

11 Jun 2026 | 3:28 PM

Lucknow, Jun 11(UNI) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) led by Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, is all set to launch the party's assembly election campaign in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.

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J&K: DYSS orders Inter-Zonal District Level, Inter-District competitions on League-cum-Knock out basis for fair selection

11 Jun 2026 | 3:24 PM

Jammu, June 11 (UNI) Expressing that the the knock-out format of tournaments restricts talented players from demonstrating true potential, Jammu and Kashmir Department of Youth Services and Sports has ordered the conduct of Inter-Zonal District Level and Inter-District competitions on League-cum-Knock Out basis for fair selection of athletes for various national level competitions.

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Nation’s First India map-shaped ‘Subhash Chandra Bose Bharat Sarovar’ set to boost tourism in Saharanpur

11 Jun 2026 | 2:27 PM

Saharanpur, Jun 11 (UNI) Inspired by the spirit of patriotism from India’s freedom struggle, the people of Chakwali village in Saharanpur have created ‘Subhash Chandra Bose Bharat Sarovar’, the country’s first pond shaped like the map of India.

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Raman Arora and Kikki Dhillon appear before the ED in disproportionate assets cases

11 Jun 2026 | 2:24 PM

Chandigarh, June 11 (UNI) Punjab Aam Aadmi Party MLA Raman Arora and former Congress MLA from Faridkot Kushaldeep Singh alias Kikki Dhillon appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Jalandhar on Wednesday in connection with separate cases related to alleged disproportionate assets and money laundering, officials said.

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Amritsar doctor enters Mrs India top 10, eyes national crown

11 Jun 2026 | 1:44 PM

Chandigarh, June 11 (UNI) An Amritsar-based government doctor has secured a place among the top 10 finalists of the Mrs India competition, balancing the demands of a medical career with her passion for personal achievement and women’s empowerment.

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Visa in hand, entry denied: Haryana Sikh Jatha turned back at Wagah

11 Jun 2026 | 1:41 PM

Chandigarh, June 11 (UNI) A Sikh pilgrimage group from Haryana was compelled to return from the Attari-Wagah border in disappointment after being denied final clearance to enter Pakistan, despite holding valid visas, officials and members of the group said.

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Record electricity demand in UP surpasses 31,894 MW, Energy Minister says state delivers highest supply in history

11 Jun 2026 | 1:24 PM

Lucknow, June 11 (UNI) Electricity demand in Uttar Pradesh continues to set new records.

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Dharamshala bans paragliding, aerial activities during India-Afghanistan ODI

11 Jun 2026 | 1:19 PM

Dharamshala, Jun 11 (UNI) The district administration has imposed a ban on paragliding and all other aerial activities in and around Dharamshala ahead of the One-Day International (ODI) cricket match between India and Afghanistan scheduled to be held at the HPCA Stadium on June 13.

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Farooq Abdullah urges UN Rights Body to probe PoK situation amid unrest

11 Jun 2026 | 1:15 PM

Srinagar, June 11 (UNI) National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday appealed to the United Nations Human Rights Committee to investigate the situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), alleging that people there were facing severe oppression amid the ongoing unrest in the region.

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Gym owner shot dead in Hansi, Lawrence gang claims responsibility

11 Jun 2026 | 12:38 PM

Chandigarh, June 11 (UNI) In a shocking incident in Haryana’s Hansi, a gym owner was shot dead early Thursday morning while he was conducting warm-up sessions for trainees, with a woman also sustaining injuries during the firing, police said.

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CBI registers case against 19 people, unknown officials in PMEGP loan scam case in J&K’s Bandipora

11 Jun 2026 | 11:50 AM

Srinagar, June 11 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against 19 private people, unknown officials of J&K Bank, and unidentified public servants in connection with alleged irregularities in sanctioning and diversion of loans under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district.

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Akhilesh Yadav busy finalising names of SP candidates ahead of time to gauge mood of rebels

11 Jun 2026 | 11:17 AM

By Vidya Shankar Rai
Lucknow, June 11 (UNI) While the Samajwadi Party (SP) is yet to officially announce its candidates for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the party leadership has begun hinting at potential candidates.

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Modi may set another record of longest tenure by securing 2029 mandate: Shanta Kumar

11 Jun 2026 | 1:00 AM

Dharamshala, June 10 (UNI) Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and erstwhile union minister Shanta Kumar on Wednesday expressed confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would secure another mandate in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, enabling him to set a record that may remain unmatched for decades.

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Heritage will be visible from intersections to ponds in Kashi, with Mahakal pillars to be built on VIP routes

11 Jun 2026 | 12:45 AM

Varanasi, June 10 (UNI) The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has prepared a grand action plan to modernize the city while preserving its ancient and historical sites. The project outlay has been estimate at Rs 48.88 crore.

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