States

AP: 8 workers killed, 9 injured in molten steel spill at Visakha Steel plant

08 Jun 2026 | 7:20 PM

Visakhapatnam, June 8 (UNI) Eight workers were killed and nine others injured in a major industrial accident at the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (Visakhapatnam Steel Plant) here on Monday.

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Maha: Bachchu Kadu’s Pitch for Eknath Shinde as CM Sparks Row, BJP Rules Out Leadership Change

08 Jun 2026 | 7:17 PM

Mumbai, June 8 (UNI) The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra witnessed fresh political frictions today following statements by Shiv Sena (Shinde) leader Bacchu Kadu, who expressed his desire to see Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde return as the Chief Minister, suggesting that current Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis be moved to a national-level role in New Delhi.

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Dr. Neelam Gorhe Demands SIT Probe into Rave Party Cases MPDA Action Against Key Masterminds

08 Jun 2026 | 7:13 PM

Mumbai, June 8 (UNI) Expressing serious concern over the increasing number of illegal rave parties, drug trafficking, and deaths linked to such events in Pune, Mumbai, and surrounding areas, Shiv Sena leader and former Deputy Chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council Dr. Neelam Gorhe on Monday demanded a SIT probe.

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

08 Jun 2026 | 7:13 PM

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." .

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India Bloc itself falling apart

08 Jun 2026 | 7:04 PM

Earlier in the day, Raut reiterated the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena's commitment to the opposition's INDIA bloc alliance through a tweet on his X handle, saying that party president Uddhav Thackeray would join the INDIA bloc meeting through video conference link.

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Samarth Panel Wins Decisively in All India Marathi Film Corporation Polls

08 Jun 2026 | 7:00 PM

Pune, June 8 (UNI) The Samarth Panel led by Meghraj Rajebhosale, on Monday secured a sweeping victory in the All India Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal elections once again establishing its dominance.

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Sukhna Lake to get solar-powered double-decker cruise for eco-friendly tourism

08 Jun 2026 | 6:52 PM

Chandigarh, Jun 8 (UNI) In a bid to elevate the tourism experience and promote environmental sustainability, Chandigarh’s iconic Sukhna Lake will soon feature a state-of-the-art, solar-powered double-decker cruise.

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Odisha CM inaugurates 650-bed teaching hospital in Baripada

08 Jun 2026 | 6:51 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jun 8 (UNI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed 650-bed Teaching Hospital of Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital at Baripada in Mayurbhanj district, describing it as a landmark healthcare project that will transform medical services across north Odisha.

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Maha: Praful Patel's Man Friday Rajendra Jain Beats Bhujbal In Race To Rajya Sabha

08 Jun 2026 | 6:49 PM

Mumbai, June 8 (UNI) Senior Sunetra Ajit Pawar-led NCP leader Praful Patel's right hand man, Rajendra Jain, filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha here today, edging out his party colleague Maharashtra Food & Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal from the Rajya Sabha race, after senior party leader Sunil Tatkare officially announced Jain's candidature.

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Bihar cabinet approves rural livelihood mission and infrastructure projects

08 Jun 2026 | 6:48 PM

Patna, Jun 8 (UNI) The Bihar Cabinet Monday approved a series of major policy initiatives and infrastructure projects covering rural employment, irrigation, flood management, drinking water supply, urban development, agriculture, social security, and industrial investment promotion.

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AP procures paddy worth Rs 30,361 crore in two years: Minister

08 Jun 2026 | 6:47 PM

Vijayawada, June 8 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar on Monday said the state government has procured 1.29 crore metric tonnes of paddy worth Rs 30,361 crore from 17.97 lakh farmers during the last two years.

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Punjab Police crosses 35,000 arrests in anti-gangster drive, conducts 469 raids in a day

08 Jun 2026 | 6:47 PM

Chandigarh, June 8 (UNI) Punjab Police on Tuesday intensified its ongoing crackdown against organised crime by carrying out 469 raids across the state as part of its anti-gangster campaign, leading to the detention of hundreds of suspects and the arrest of several wanted individuals.

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

08 Jun 2026 | 6:31 PM

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.

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Three Bangladeshi among 4 arrested on Tripura border

08 Jun 2026 | 6:28 PM

Agartala, June 8 (UNI) The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested three Bangladeshi nationals along with an Indian accomplice for allegedly trying to cross the India-Bangladesh border illegally via the Kadamtala sector in North Tripura today.

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Shimla gets Rs 3.18-cr sports stadium; Sukhu pushes anti-drug sports drive

08 Jun 2026 | 6:22 PM

Shimla, June 8 (UNI): Sports infrastructure in Shimla received a significant boost on Monday with the inauguration of a Rs 3.18-crore multipurpose sports stadium at Sanjauli, alongside announcements for further development of the historic sports ground and measures aimed at promoting sports and drug-free youth engagement in the state.

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