Una (HP), June 16 (UNI) Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri reviewed the preparations for the Mata Shri Chintpurni Temple development and expansion project and directed officials to expedite all formalities and commence construction work immediately.
Washington, June 16 (Sputnik/UNI) A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed not long after it took off on the Edwards airfield in California, Edwards Air Force Base said. It also confirmed that eight crew members of the B-52 strategic bomber are thought to be dead.
Bhubaneswar, June 15 (UNI) In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking in Odisha, the Special Squad of Angul and Chhendipada Police on Monday busted a brown sugar racket and arrested five alleged drug smugglers, including two women, seizing around 11.5 kg of brown sugar from their possession.
Aizawl, June 15 (UNI) The Indian Army''s Assam Regiment on Monday celebrated its 85th Raising Day in Mizoram for the first time, with serving and retired soldiers, veterans and their families gathering in Aizawl to honour the regiment''s distinguished military legacy and remember its fallen heroes. .
Hyderabad, June 15 (UNI): Residential property registrations in Hyderabad rose sharply in May 2026, with 8,344 housing units registered during the month, marking a 35 per cent year-on-year (YoY) and 22 per cent month-on-month (MoM) increase, according to Knight Frank India.
Pune, Jun 15 (UNI) Doctors at Manipal Hospital Kharadi successfully removed an open hairpin from the digestive tract of a 1.5-month-old baby boy through an emergency endoscopic procedure, preventing a potentially serious complication.
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New Delhi, June 15 (UNI) The Centre on Monday said India remains well-prepared to deal with any fallout from the evolving situation in West Asia, asserting that fertiliser availability, petroleum supplies and maritime operations continue to remain stable, while authorities are maintaining close surveillance over developments in the region.
New Delhi, Jun 15 (UNI) More than 15,000 citizens joined a massive cleanliness drive along the Yamuna on Monday as the Delhi Government launched the “Maa Yamuna Tat Swachhta Abhiyan” across 28 major ghats, removing 116.6 metric tonnes of waste in one of the capital''s largest citizen-led river cleaning initiatives.
Patna, Jun 15 (UNI) Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi said on Monday that Block Assistance-cum-Public Welfare Camps are being organised to commemorate the completion of 12 years of service, good governance and welfare initiatives under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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New Delhi, June 15 (UNI) Passenger Vehicles (PV) sales rose to 27.3 per cent year-over-year (Y-o-Y) 4,38,854 units in May, according to Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) data released on Monday here.
Panchkula, June 15 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday visited the site of the devastating fire that gutted several shops in Rohtak''s D-Park area and announced a special relief package for affected traders and the families of the victims.
Hyderabad, June 15 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka celebrated his 65th birthday on Monday, with leaders from across the political and administrative spectrum extending their greetings and best wishes.
Guadalupe (Mexico), June 15 (UNI) A sensational late surge powered Sweden to a commanding 5–1 victory over Tunisia in their FIFA World Cup Group Stage clash at the Estadio BBVA on early Monday IST, with Yasin Ayari striking twice, including a stoppage-time thunderbolt, to seal a statement win.
Panchkula, June 14 (UNI) The Panchkula Police have announced a special traffic management plan around Tau Devi Lal Stadium in view of the Haryana Police recruitment drive, where Physical Standard Tests (PST) for candidates will commence from June 15.
Rotterdam, June 14 (UNI) The Indian Men''s Hockey Team suffered a narrow 2-3 loss against the Netherlands at Hockey Club here on Sunday.
Dharamshala, Jun 14 (UNI) The Department of Justice under the union Ministry of Law and Justice will organise a regional workshop on the Tele-Law initiative and a ‘Reforms Utsav’ at the Government PG College Auditorium in Dharamshala on June 15.
Vijayawada, June 14 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over Sunday''s boat tragedy in the Krishna river in Palnadu district which resulted in four persons drowning and announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia to each of the bereaved families. Officials said the boat dashed against a sandbank and capsized. Three children identified as Gandham Sandra (9), Gandham Saini (10), Battula Karthik (12) drowned alongwith 28-year-old Konata Chaitanya.
New Delhi, 14 Jun (UNI) India''s space economy could expand nearly five-fold over the next decade, growing from the current USD 8-9 billion to about USD 40-45 billion, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday, attributing the projected growth to policy reforms, increased private sector participation and a growing startup ecosystem.
Panchkula, June 14 (UNI) Maximum temperatures across Haryana, Punjab, Delhi and Chandigarh are likely to rise gradually by 4-6 degrees Celsius during the next five days, according to the latest forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) today.
Vijayawada, June 14 (UNI) The opposition YSRCP has assured full legal and political support to candidates who claim they were denied justice in the DSC-2025 teachers recruitment process.
Mumbai, Jun 14 (UNI) In the history of Hindi cinema, two films, ''Lagaan'' and ''Gadar: Ek Prem Katha'', released on June 15, 2001, wrote such a story of success, which even after 25 years, has retained its shine till date.
Panchkula, June 14 (UNI) union Minister of State for Cooperation Krishan Pal Gurjar today distributed registry documents of 100-square-yard plots to 148 eligible beneficiaries from Fatehpur Billoch village, Faridabad.
New Delhi, June 14 (UNI) India''s space economy is poised to grow from the current USD 8-9 billion to nearly USD 40-45 billion over the next decade, driven by policy reforms, growing private participation and a rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem, said union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences said Dr Jitendra Singh.
Imphal, June 14 (UNI) Security forces seized 15.350 kg of suspected opium concealed in a vehicle bearing an insignia of an Army official during a frisking and checking operation at T. Khullen check post in Senapati district on Sunday.
Lucknow, Jun 14 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Government is set to take a major step toward making the NIPUN Bharat Mission more effective at the school level.
Nice (France), June 14 (UNI) India''s Parul Chaudhary bettered her own national record in the women''s 5000m event by clocking a new personal best time of 15:04.26 at the Meeting Nikaia 2026 here. The 31-year-old Indian athlete finished second in the race behind Ethiopia''s Bereka Seniya Mohammed, who just about edged out Parul from the top spot with a meet record time of 15:03.85 on Saturday.
New Delhi, June 14 (UNI) The Indian Women’s Hockey Team is all set to begin its campaign at the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26 in Auckland with a clear objective — securing promotion to the next year’s FIH Hockey Pro League.
Washington, June 14 (UNI) The New York Knicks ended a 53-year wait for an NBA championship, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on the road in Game 5 of the 2025-26 NBA Finals to clinch the series 4-1.
Panchkula, Jun 14(UNI) Haryana will commence the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across the state from June 15, with the Election Commission launching a comprehensive exercise to ensure the accuracy and transparency of voter lists ahead of future elections.
Patna, June 13 (UNI) Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary today expressed profound grief over the deaths of five Indian Air Force personnel in the crash of an AN-32 aircraft in Assam''''s Jorhat.
Manchester, June 13 (UNI) Australia Women registered a dominant 65-run victory over South Africa Women in the 3rd match of Group A at the ICC Women''s T20 World Cup 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday.
Kolkata, June 13 (UNI) In a fresh development that might land Trinamool Congress MP and the party''s National General Secretary, Abhishek Banerjee in more trouble, an FIR has been lodged against him alleging that he had been involved in financial irregularities worth nearly Rs 250 crore in the distribution of Amphan cyclone relief funds.
Bengaluru, June 13 (UNI) India''s space economy is expected to witness a five-fold expansion over the next decade, growing from the current USD 8-9 billion to nearly USD 40-45 billion, union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said on Saturday, highlighting the rapid rise of private participation and startups in the country''s space sector.
New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team is set to return to action in the Netherlands leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26.
Bengaluru, June 13 (UNI) The discovery of 35,000 Anna Bhagya scheme-branded bags in a private warehouse during recent Lokayukta raids has triggered a political storm in Karnataka, with the BJP on Saturday alleging a large-scale diversion of food grains meant for poor beneficiaries and demanding a high-level probe into the matter.
Mumbai , June 13 (UNI) Mumbai recorded its hottest June night in 57 years on Friday, June 12, as minimum temperatures crossed 30 degrees celsius across the city, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Hyderabad, June 12 (UNI) Chhattisgarh attracted investment proposals worth Rs 9,580 crore across high-growth sectors including data centres, semiconductors and GPU infrastructure, solar energy equipment, textiles, cement, pharmaceuticals and dairy at the state''s Investors Connect roadshow held here on Friday.
Hyderabad, June 12 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday announced that 335 legal heirs who recently qualified for compassionate and dependent appointments in the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) will receive appointment letters at a special programme to be held in Mancherial on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jun 12 (UNI) With a renewed focus on voter awareness, transparency and combating misinformation, the Election Commission of India on Friday convened a one-day national conference of Media and Communication Officers, bringing together more than 350 officials from across the country to strengthen public outreach strategies ahead of upcoming electoral exercises. The conference brought together Media Nodal Officers (MNOs), Social Media Nodal Officers (SMNOs), District Media Nodal Officers and Public Relations Officers from all 36 States and union Territories.
New Delhi, June 12 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Jalandhar Zonal Office, today said it had conducted search operations at six business and residential premises linked to Punjab Basmati Rice Limited and its directors/promoters, including Kulwinder Singh Makhni and others, in connection of an alleged bank fraud amounting to Rs ₹350.84 crore.
Accra, June 12 (UNI) Jordan Ayew, captain for Ghana''s male senior football national team, the Black Stars, has vowed the team will make the country proud at the 2026 FIFA World Cup .
Nagpur, June 12 (UNI): A retired banker from Nagpur has donated Rs 25.51 lakh to the Indian Army Central Welfare Fund after the passing of his wife brought an end to the couple’s long-awaited dream of travelling the world post-retirement.
New Delhi, June 12 (UNI): India is set to achieve a significant milestone in indigenous defence technology with the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) of the Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system scheduled to be formally declared on June 25 at the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) in Bengaluru.
Husnabad (Telangana), June 12 (UNI) union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar participated in a "Tiffin Baitak" with residents of Rekonda village in Husnabad constituency on Friday, sharing a meal with them and discussing local issues.
Kolkata, June 12 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday announced a probe into the expenditure incurred towards organising the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) during the tenure of the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in the state.
Hyderabad, June 12 (UNI) The Railway Protection Force (RPF), South Central Railway (SCR), rescued 512 children under ''Operation Nanhe Farishte'' between January and May 2026, reaffirming its commitment to protecting vulnerable children across the railway network.
Panchkula, Jun 12(UNI) The Haryana Government has announced an increase in Dearness Relief (DR) for state government pensioners and family pensioners drawing pension under the 5th Pay Commission structure.
Abidjan, June 12 (UNI) Eight people were killed and more than 50 others injured in a road accident that occurred near the town of Niakaramandougou in northern Cote d''Ivoire. .
Washington, June 12 (Sputnik/UNI) An F-35 fighter jet of the US Air Force has transmitted the code 7700 during a flight over the UAE, which means a general emergency, RIA Novosti revealed from flight data.
Chandigarh, June 11 (UNI) A head constable posted at the Women Police Station in Manesar, Gurugram, was arrested while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000, the Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB) said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Jun 11 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, presenting her vision on the development of the national capital, on Thursday said that an inter-state panel is working to restore the flow of the Yamuna River and that by March 2027, Delhi will have over 5,800 Electric buses.
Chandigarh, June 11 (UNI) A court in Amritsar on Thursday sought CCTV footage from the police in connection with an FIR registered against senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia and more than 50 party supporters, while scheduling the next hearing in the matter for June 15.
Washington, Jun 11 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has urged congressional Republicans to swiftly pass a $350 billion defence spending package that would also introduce sweeping changes to federal election rules ahead of next year''s midterm elections.
Mumbai, June 11 (UNI) The long arm of the law has finally caught up with four men, five years after they murdered a friend over a financial dispute and staged it as a road accident in Kudal town in Maharashtra''s coastal Sindhudurg district.
Mumbai, June 11 (UNI) In a major move to enhance public transportation, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) administration has initiated plans to induct 1,500 new air-conditioned electric midi buses into its fleet. Midi buses are single decker buses larger than minibuses but smaller than regular buses.
Shimla, June 11 (UNI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday sought a Rs 50,000 crore support package from the Centre, citing losses due to RDG discontinuation, natural disasters, the GST regime and pending hydropower dues at the NITI Aayog meeting held at New Delhi.
Greater Noida, Jun 11 (UNI) With just three days left ahead of its June 15 commercial launch, Noida International Airport successfully completed its final full-scale Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition (ORAT) turnaround trial with IndiGo, putting the airport’s operational ecosystem through a comprehensive end-to-end test.
Chennai, June 11 (UNI) In tragic accidents, five students were killed and three injured in two separate road accidents in Tamil Nadu on Thursday afternoon.
Ranchi, June 11 (UNI): Jharkhand''s folk and tribal performing arts traditions have received national recognition with three artistes from the state being selected for prestigious honours announced by the Sangeet Natak Akademi for 2024 and 2025.
Karimnagar, June 11 (UNI) union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday urged farmers to move away from chemical fertilisers and embrace natural farming, warning that excessive use of chemicals in agriculture is contributing to serious health issues.
Ahilyanagar, June 11 (UNI) Ahead of social activist Anna Hazare''s 90th birthday, the Ministry of Defence has presented him with a unique gift: a T-55 tank that saw action in the wars of 1965 and 1971.
New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday announced a global strategic partnership with Anthropic, the developer of AI assistant Claude, to help enterprises scale artificial intelligence adoption and move AI initiatives from pilot projects to production.
Patna, Jun 11 (UNI) Bihar Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh Thursday said that the ambitious Dumri Sports City will be developed over 100 acres, at an expenditure of Rs 574 crore.
Shillong, Jun 11 (UNI) Meghalaya will host the North East India Infrastructure Summit to promote economic growth, strengthen cooperation and align development priorities across the Northeastern states.
Ralegan Siddhi, Jun 11 (UNI) In a rare gesture of recognition, veteran social reformer and former army serviceman Anna Hazare has been presented with a T-55 battle tank, popularly known as ‘Bhim’, by the Indian Army and the Defence establishment at his native village, Ralegan Siddhi, in Maharashtra.
Bhubaneswar, June 11 (UNI) Odisha has taken a significant step towards strengthening its sports ecosystem with the selection of 25 coaches across 12 sporting disciplines, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing talent and enhancing sports infrastructure in the state.
Kochi, June 11 (UNI) India’s agricultural exports have achieved a historic milestone, reaching a record USD 52.55 billion in FY 2025-26, up from USD 32.08 billion in FY 2014-15, reflecting more than a decade of sustained growth, resilience and expanding global market presence.
Hyderabad, June 19 (UNI) Theom, a global AI and data security company, on Wednesday announced the launch of its India operations with the opening of a new office in Hyderabad.
Tirumala, June 10 (UNI) The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) continues to operate one of the world''s largest free meal programmes, serving nutritious food to lakhs of devotees every day under its Sri Venkateswara Annaprasadam Trust.
Kozhikode, June 10 (UNI) A plantation worker was killed in a wild elephant attack at Kattikulam near Mananthavady in Kerala''s Wayanad district on Wednesday. What enraged the pachyderm is not known. The incident adds to a troubling series of intensifying human-wildlife conflicts in the region.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 10 (UNI) The Kerala government has decided to constitute a 500-member Special Reserve Force to address the growing threat posed by wild elephants and to strengthen measures aimed at reducing human-wildlife conflicts across the state.
Cardiff, June 10 (UNI) Richa Ghosh lit up Sophia Gardens with a fearless counterattack, but her brilliant 68 off 36 balls went in vain as India Women fell short by 5 runs against England Women in the 11th match of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches 2026, finishing at 166 all out in a dramatic final-over finish.
New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 has crossed a significant milestone, with the total number of guarantees issued under the scheme surpassing the 1 lakh mark as of June 9, 2026.
Bengaluru, June 10 (UNI) Deccan Gold Mines Ltd has announced the signing of a definitive Earn-In, Option and Shareholders Agreement for the Logrosan Tungsten Project in Spain, marking a strategic expansion into critical minerals amid rising global demand for secure resource supply chains.
Lucknow, Jun 10 (UNI) Tata Motors Foundation’s Integrated Village Development Programme (IVDP) has positively impacted over 4,500 lives and facilitated the convergence of government schemes in the aspirational districts of Sharvasti and Balarampur in Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) Indian Stock Markets pared their early gains during afternoon trade amid profit booking at higher levels. At close, Sensex settled 64.42 points or 0.087 percent higher at 73,983.18 while Nifty was down 27.15 points or 0.12 percent at 23,214.95.
Mumbai, June 10 (UNI) ZEE5 is set to elevate the football viewing experience by bringing FIFA action to millions of fans through seamless, high-quality streaming on its platform.
New Delhi, Jun 10 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved the construction of a General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) campus in Andhra Pradesh''s capital city Amaravati, a major housing initiative aimed at providing residential facilities for Central government employees and supporting the development of the state''s greenfield capital.
Kanpur, Jun 10 (UNI) In a significant step towards strengthening its research and academic infrastructure, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) will establish a new Chemical Engineering Annex, supported by a generous commitment of USD 1.15 million from distinguished alumnus Jagjeet Singh Bindra (BT/CHE/1969).
Mumbai, June 10 (UNI) Two Sri Lankan nationals were arrested at Mumbai''s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for allegedly smuggling hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 8.56 crore from Bangkok, Mumbai Customs Zone-III officials said on Wednesday.
Mumbai, June 10 (UNI) The Maharashtra government has sanctioned a fund of Rs25 crore to provide immediate financial assistance to the families of farmers who have died by suicide due to the recurring cycle of crop failure, mounting debt, and persistent repayment pressure.
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.
Bhubaneswar, June 9 (UNI) In a major boost to healthcare infrastructure and medical education, the Odisha government has approved the creation of 755 new posts across government medical colleges and medical education institutions in the state.
Visakhapatnam, June 9 (UNI) union Minister for Steel H D Kumaraswamy, accompanied by Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V Anitha and MP M Bharat, today visited the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant where a blast and fire claimed eight lives and left six others injured on Monday evening.
Bhubaneswar, Jun 9 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday approved an increase in the Daily Duty Call-up Allowance (DCA) for Home Guards from Rs 639 to Rs 650 per day.
Mumbai, June 9: (UNI) The Bombay High Court Tuesday declined interim relief to Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust and imposed Rs 5 lakh cost, holding that HDFC Bank’s press release against the trustees was not defamatory.
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.
Vijayawada, June 9 (UNI): Andhra Pradesh Minister for Agriculture K Atchannaidu has informed that the daily market purchases of tobacco has risen to an average of 700 bales per day with the measures taken by the government and coordination between farmers and companies.
New Delhi, Jun 6 (UNI): Delhi sweltered under intense heat on Tuesday as temperatures neared 45°C, forcing residents to shield themselves with dupattas, gamchas and umbrellas while venturing outdoors.
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.
Hyderabad, June 9 (UNI): Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Tuesday said Telangana had created a record in paddy procurement by purchasing over 75 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of paddy during the current Yasangi season, despite the Centre fixing a target of only 52 LMT for the State.
Kolkata, June 9 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to visit West Bengal on June 13 to lay the foundation stone for a major dairy manufacturing project of Amul in Howrah’s Sankrail, marking one of the largest private-sector investments in the state''s dairy sector in recent years.
Chennai, June 9 (UNI) THINK Gas, one of India''s leading city gas distribution companies, on Tuesday announced significant progress in expanding its natural gas infrastructure across the Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu Geographical Areas (GAs) of Tamil Nadu having completed over 500 km of steel and MDPE pipeline network, enabling access to cleaner fuel for domestic, commercial and industrial consumers.
Prayagraj, June 9 (UNI) In a significant ruling on police accountability, the Allahabad High Court has imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 per day on authorities responsible for illegal detention.
Hyderabad, June 9 (UNI) Conditions are favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon into some more parts of the central Arabian Sea, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, the remaining parts of Tamil Nadu and southwest Bay of Bengal, as well as some more parts of the westcentral and northwest Bay of Bengal, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Odisha during the next 4-5 days, the Meteorological Centre said on Tuesday.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 9 (UNI) The annual 52-day trawling ban aimed at protecting marine resources and ensuring the breeding and regeneration of fish stocks during the monsoon season will come into force from midnight on June 9 and remain in effect until July 31.
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.
Suri, June 8 (UNI) The Birbhum district BJP on Monday filed a complaint against six persons, including former West Bengal Minister Chandranath Sinha, at the Bolpur Police Station, alleging their involvement in post-poll violence in 2021.
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.
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.
Buldhana, June 8 (UNI) At least 25 passengers sustained injuries after a private bus rammed into a truck on the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district in the early hours of Monday, police officials said.
Pune, June 8 (UNI) Pune’s 500 mn AI roadmap was unveiled at the Shakti Summit 2026 by the HEF Pune District Chapter at the Pune International Centre.
Bhubaneswar, Jun 8 (UNI) Odisha Vigilance officials on Monday arrested a woman MGNREGA assistant in Kalahandi district while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 35,000 from a beneficiary for facilitating the release of payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
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.
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.
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.
New Delhi, June 8 (UNI) Over 580 million Jan Dhan accounts have helped bring crores of Indians into the formal banking system, ensuring that welfare benefits, low-cost insurance, and pensions reach beneficiaries directly without leakages, union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
Lucknow, Jun 8 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh has emerged as an effective national model in the fight against malnutrition. Owing to the proactive efforts of the Mahila Evam Bal Vikas Vibhag and the Bal Vikas Seva Evam Pushtahar Yojana, the Take Home Ration (THR) Scheme, being implemented across the state, provides renewed strength to maternal and child nutrition.
Mumbai, June 8 (UNI) Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer pan-India entertainer "Peddi" has emerged as one of the biggest box-office successes of the year, grossing over Rs 292.5 crore worldwide within its first four days of release.
London, June 8 (UNI) Alexandra Eala won her second WTA 125 title with victory over doubles partner Nikola Bartunkova in the Birmingham Open final. .
New Delhi, June 8 (UNI) Over 580 million Jan Dhan accounts have brought crores of Indians into the formal banking system, and the Jan Dhan scheme has ensured that benefits under welfare schemes, low-cost insurance and pensions reach without leakages, said union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Lucknow, Jun 8 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Government is continuously taking significant steps to strengthen the AYUSH healthcare system and expand quality healthcare and medical education across the state. In this direction, the government has decided to establish 5 new Integrated AYUSH Hospitals and Colleges.
Bengaluru, June 8 (UNI) A Karnataka Police investigation into an alleged terror-linked online radicalisation network has revealed that a Pakistan-based handler allegedly instructed two arrested youths to recruit 50-60 members, establish an organised network, provide training and promised financial assistance to expand operations in India, according to investigators.
Sourav ShekharNew Delhi, Jun 8 (UNI) Three major climate negotiating groups -- the Umbrella Group, the European union (EU), and the Environmental Integrity Group (EIG) -- collectively projected to fall short of their 2030 and 2035 targets, said the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) report released here on Monday.
Chennai, June 8 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay was ''floored'' in a short game by chess wizard R Praggnanandhaa when he was felicitated with Rs 50 lakh award for becoming the first Indian to win the Norway chess title at Oslo two days back.
Kolkata, June 7 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday announced that a member from each of the families of BJP workers allegedly killed in post-poll violence following the 2021 Assembly elections would be provided government jobs this month, along with a one-time financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
Pune, June 7 ( UNI) Tushar Patil, an Additional Superintendent of Police passed away at the age of 45.
Pune, June 7 (UNI) Police raided an illegal party of revellers consuming banned drugs and intoxicants, in the early hours of Sunday in Tulapur on the city outskirts.
Hyderabad, June 7 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday evening laid foundation stones for development works worth Rs 1,511 crore in Uppal and announced a series of infrastructure initiatives aimed at transforming Hyderabad into an international-standard city.
Lucknow, June 7 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has begun preparations for the next phase of foundational education reforms.
New Delhi, June 7 (UNI) The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 1.25 trillion in a week with the Reliance Industries took the biggest hit.
Bengaluru, June 7 (UNI) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team departed from Kempegowda International Airport here on Saturday night for the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26, where they will take on some of the top hockey nations in a crucial phase of the tournament. The Indian contingent is travelling to Brussels, Belgium, via Abu Dhabi, as the team will undergo a preparatory training camp and play a friendly match between June 7 and 9 in Brussels.
Mullanpur, June 7 (UNI) Washington Sundar produced a composed unbeaten half-century to steer India to a formidable 564 for eight declared, overshadowing a maiden Test six-wicket haul by Mohammad Saleem Safi as the hosts tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan national cricket team here on Sunday.
Mullanpur, Jun 7 (UNI) When Afghanistan desperately needed a way back into the contest, it was paceman Mohammad Saleem Safi who provided the spark, producing a spirited spell with the second new ball to emerge as the hero of the morning session despite India marching to 475 for six at lunch on Day Two of the one-off Test here on Sunday.
Hyderabad, June 7 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will visit Uppal on Sunday evening to lay foundation stones for multiple development projects worth Rs 1,511 crore aimed at improving infrastructure and public healthcare facilities in the region.
Hyderabad, June 6 (UNI) State-owned Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) today rejected allegations made by BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) regarding the alleged disappearance of nearly 40 lakh metric tonnes of coal worth around Rs ₹1,600 crore, clarifying that the company had only 26.51 lakh tonnes (2.651 million tonnes) of coal stock as of June 4, 2026.
Chandrapur, June 6 (UNI) A major cyberattack has targeted the Chandrapur Cancer Care Foundation (Cancer Hospital), with hackers allegedly encrypting the hospital’s entire database and demanding a ransom of nearly Rs 75 lakh in Bitcoin to restore access, officials said today.
Kolhapur/Raigad, Jun 6 (UNI) The 353rd ''Shivrajyabhishek'' (coronation) day of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was celebrated with great enthusiasm and festivity today at the historic Raigad fort in Raigad district.
Bhubaneswar, June 6 (UNI) The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is underway across Odisha, with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) today urging citizens to cooperate with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) engaged in door-to-door verification and data collection.
Vijayawada, June 6 (UNI): The YSRCP DSC Committee has decided to approach the Governor seeking a comprehensive CBI inquiry into the irregularities in the DSC-2025 recruitment process.
Nagpur, June 6 (UNI): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Nagpur Regional Unit under the Mumbai Zonal Unit, has busted an interstate narcotics trafficking syndicate and seized over 522 kg of ganja valued at Rs 2.61 crore in Maharashtra’s Nagpur district, officials said on Saturday.
Hyderabad, Jun 6 (UNI) As many as 72,956 students are expected to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG re-examination at 208 centres across 24 cities in Telangana on June 21.
Pune, June 6 ( UNI): Pune Police has decided to install AI-powered cameras at 500 locations cross the city to improve traffic discipline.
Lucknow, June 6 (UNI): The Uttar Pradesh government''s initiatives and its strong commitment to effective implementation are set to receive national recognition.