Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 5 (ANI): Fresh snowfall on Thursday caused a sharp drop in temperature in the Dhauladhar mountain ranges in Himachal Pradesh. Snowfall on the higher reaches is very rare in June. The minimum temperature in Dharamshala was recorded at 16 degrees Celsius, whereas the maximum temperature was 21 degrees Celsius. Also Read | OpenAI Academy India: ChatGPT Developer Launches First International Initiative To Expand Education Platform Partnering With IndiaA...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Fintech firm BimaPay Finsure on Thursday said it has entered into corporate insurance financing and aims for Rs 20 crore in premiums in 2025-26. Launching the pilot phase with insurance partners, BimaPay said the initiative will allow businesses to pay premiums in easy equated monthly instalments (EMIs) instead of bearing the burden of full upfront costs. Also Read | Who Is Pinaki Misra? From Age to Family Background and Net Worth, Here's All About BJD Leader With Whom M...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Kyrgyz Foreign Affairs Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich on Thursday signed a protocol for enforcement of a bilateral investment treaty to foster bilateral economic relations and encourage cross-border investments between the two nations. The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) signed on June 14, 2019, in Bishkek, between the Government of India and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, enters into force, with effect from June...Read More
Chhattisgarh: Senior Maoist cadre and Central Committee Member (CCM) Gautam, also known as Sudhakar, was neutralised during an exchange of fire between security forces and Maoists in the National Park area of Bijapur District, Chhattisgarh. The encounter took place amid ongoing operations aimed at curbing insurgent activities in the region. According to IG Bastar P Sundarraj, the security forces recovered one AK-47 rifle along with a substantial quantity of explosive materials, arms, and ammuni...Read More
BENGALURU, India, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott India proudly achieved its ambitious goal for World Environment Day 2025, a commitment to plant 100,000 trees across its extensive portfolio of over 150 hotels nationwide. This significant undertaking marked a powerful escalation of Marriott India's dedication to sustainability and ecological restoration, building upon the success of its previous environmental initiatives. This landmark endeavor was built upon the successful foundation of ...Read More
New Delhi, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) A high-level US trade delegation has arrived in the national capital to move ahead on the negotiations for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with India. The negotiators are aiming to finalise an interim trade deal ahead of the July 9 deadline that has been fixed by US President Donald Trump for the 90-day pause on new tariffs that were to be levied on Indian products. Negotiations are expected to continue after that for a broader trade deal to be signed in Sep...Read More
Imphal: After four days of severe disruption caused by landslides, authorities partially restored road connectivity to Manipur on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Goods-laden vehicles have resumed plying on National Highway (NH)-37, connecting Imphal (Manipur) to Silchar in Assam. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! However, NH 102 (Imphal to Dimapur, Nagaland) and NH 102-B (Imphal to Mizoram) remain cut off due to extensive landslide damage. Officials conf...Read More
Mumbai, Jun 5 (PTI) A sessions court in Mumbai on Thursday granted bail to a middleman arrested for alleged involvement in the more than Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam. The bail plea of Jay Joshi was allowed by Additional Sessions Judge N G Shukla on execution of personal bond of Rs 1 lakh. Joshi had approached the sessions court for bail after facing rejection from a magistrate court. The accused, through his advocates Yusuf Iqbal and Zain Shroff, had submitted that he was not even r...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday came out with an operational framework for issuance of social bonds, sustainability bonds and sustainability-linked bonds, which together will be known as Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) debt securities. This will help issuers to raise money for more sustainable projects, assisting in closing the funding gap for the Sustainable Development Goals. In its circular, Sebi said the debt securities will be labelled as 'social bonds' ...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Fintech firm BimaPay Finsure on Thursday said it has entered into corporate insurance financing and aims for Rs 20 crore in premiums in 2025-26. Launching the pilot phase with insurance partners, BimaPay said the initiative will allow businesses to pay premiums in easy equated monthly instalments (EMIs) instead of bearing the burden of full upfront costs. The company aims to finance over Rs 20 crore worth of premiums by the end of 2025-26, it said in a release. The solu...Read More
Mysuru: Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), the State-run manufacturer of the iconic Mysore Sandal Soap, is ramping up efforts to boost its presence in international markets, Industries Minister M.B. Patil announced on Wednesday. Speaking at a function at Karnataka State Open University, where safety kits were distributed to frontline Forest personnel, Patil revealed that 82 percent of KSDL's sales currently come from States outside Karnataka, primarily Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and ...Read More
BIJAPUR: A senior Maoist leader carrying Rs 40 lakh bounty was killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Thursday, official sources said. According to the sources, Maoists' Central Committee member Gautam alias Sudhakar was gunned down in the latest gunfight, which comes days after CPI (Maoist) general secretary Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju was killed by security forces in the Bastar region, dealing a major blow to the armed movement. However, Sud...Read More
NEW DELHI: State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) recorded a 34% year-on-year growth in environmentally friendly coal transportation in FY 2025, moving 102.5 million tonnes (MT) through 20 First Mile Connectivity (FMC) projects linked to the Indian Railways network. In comparison, 76.5 MT was transported in FY 2024 through 17 such projects. In the current financial year, up to the end of May, CIL registered a 36.7% increase in coal dispatch via FMC projects, compared to 15 MT during the same peri...Read More
New Delhi, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday held a meeting with Kyrgyzstan Foreign Affairs Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich, discussing ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries and also thanking him for Bishkek's support and solidarity in countering terrorism. "A productive meeting with FM Zheenbek Kulubaev of Kyrgyz Republic. Thanked him for their support and solidarity in countering terrorism. Discussed our cooperation in b...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Kyrgyz Foreign Affairs Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich on Thursday signed a protocol for enforcement of a bilateral investment treaty to foster bilateral economic relations and encourage cross-border investments between the two nations. The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) signed on June 14, 2019, in Bishkek, between the Government of India and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, enters into force, with effect from June...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 5 (ANI): French aerospace company Dassault Aviation has signed four Production Transfer Agreements to manufacture the Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage in India, in partnership with Tata Advanced Systems. This marks a significant step forward in strengthening the country's aerospace manufacturing capabilities and supporting global supply chains. 'This facility represents a significant investment in India's aerospace infrastructure and will serve as a critical ...Read More
New Delhi, June 5 (UNI) Ahead of the Fourth India-Central Asia Dialogue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from the Central Asian nations. He met with FM Sirojiddin Muhriddin of Tajikistan, Deputy PM and FM Murat Nurtleu of Kazakhstan, FM Zheenbek Kulubaev of Kyrgyz Republic and FM Rashid Meredov of Turkmenistan. In posts on X, the EAM said of the bilateral meetings: "A good meeting with FM Sirojiddin Muhriddin of Tajikistan. "Agreed o...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 5 (ANI): Law student Sharmistha Panoli, arrested for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through a social media post, has been granted interim bail by the Calcutta High Court on Thursday. The court directed her to cooperate with the investigation, not leave the country, and furnished bail on a personal bond of Rs 10,000. The court also ordered appropriate police protection for her. Her father, Prithviraj Panoli, expressed relief, citing her health issues,...Read More
June 5 (Reuters) - The founding firms of India's Bajaj Finserv (BJFS.NS), opens new tab will sell at least a 1.58% stake they own in the financial services company in a deal worth 47.5 billion rupees ($554 million), news channel ET NOW reported on Thursday, citing sources. The firms, which include Jamnalal Sons and Bajaj Holdings and Investment (BJAT.NS), opens new tab, will sell the 25.3 million shares they own in the secondary market at a floor price of 1,880 rupees per share, the report said...Read More
Bengaluru: Taking suo-motu cognisance of the stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives, the Karnataka High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Karnataka Government asking it to submit a status report about the tragic incident by coming Tuesday. A bench chaired by Justices V Kameshwara Rao and C M Joshi took suo-motu cognisance of the incident based on the media reports. "Further orders will be given based on the status report to be submitted by the Government," the bench said. ...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Silver prices hit a lifetime high of Rs 1,04,100 per kilogram in the national capital on Thursday, and gold prices jumped Rs 430 in line with strong global cues, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Continuing the winning run for the fourth straight session, the white metal bounced Rs 2,000 to hit a fresh peak of Rs 1,04,100 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) in the local markets. Also Read | Why Is Zimbabwe Killing Elephants in Save Valley Conservancy and D...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 5 (ANI): Law student Sharmistha Panoli, arrested for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through a social media post, has been granted interim bail by the Calcutta High Court on Thursday. The court directed her to cooperate with the investigation, not leave the country, and furnished bail on a personal bond of Rs 10,000. The court also ordered appropriate police protection for her. Her father, Prithviraj Panoli, expressed relief, citing her health issues,...Read More
Katra/Jammu, Jun 2 (PTI) Noting that he has been "waiting for this day for a long time", Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the inauguration of rail service is better late than never as it will be a landmark occasion for the people of the valley. He also said the start of the rail service will enable people to travel without spending much and put an end to the practice of some air service providers who "rob us" by selling tickets worth Rs 5,000 at Rs 20,000. Prime ...Read More
New Delhi: Silver prices hit a lifetime high of Rs 1,04,100 per kilogram in the national capital on Thursday, and gold prices jumped Rs 430 in line with strong global cues, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Continuing the winning run for the fourth straight session, the white metal bounced Rs 2,000 to hit a fresh peak of Rs 1,04,100 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) in the local markets. HDFC Securities' Senior Analyst of Commodities Saumil Gandhi said the "price of silver rea...Read More
Hyderabad: Twelve Telangana farmers were arrested in connection with a protest that turned violent at the site of a proposed ethanol plant in Jogulamba Gadwal district, police said on Thursday, June 5. Scores of villagers gathered near Pedda Dhanwada in Rajoli mandal the previous day, demanding that the government revoke permission for the project. The protesters from seven to eight surrounding villages, allegedly set fire to temporary shelters and a container placed by the company at the site ...Read More
CHENNAI: The Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited, a joint venture of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), has signed the contract for the development of a multimodal facility complex (MMFC) and the redevelopment of the Kuralagam Building at Broadway. The project to redevelop the property at a cost of Rs 566.59 crores was awarded to Bridge and Roof Company (India) Limited. The work is being executed by the Chennai Metro Asset Management ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 5: Reviewing your car insurance isn't just a yearly formality -- it's a smart way to keep your coverage in sync with how you drive your four-wheeler. Whether you've moved cities, upgraded your car, changed your commute, or bought a second-hand vehicle, your policy should reflect those changes. A regular review ensures your premiums, add-ons, and IDV still make sense and that you're not missing out on better deals. Thanks to online platforms, reviewing and updating your p...Read More
Oslo [Norway], June 5 (ANI): The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, attended the MoU signing ceremonies in Oslo, as Indian maritime companies inked them with leading global players, exploring opportunities for collaboration and future business. A Memorandum of Intent (MOI) was signed by Carsten Rehder Schiffsmakler und Rehder GmbH & Co. KG, Germany and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) for the construction of an additional 4 numbers of 7,50...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, one of the world's leading enterprises in the naval industry, is celebrating the start of a new phase in the company's development with the launch of a new brand. From now on, it will operate under the new brand name TKMS and the new claim 'Your Maritime Powerhouse'. According to a company release, the new name and the new brand represent an important milestone along the path to the independent positioning of TKMS. The rebranding of...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 5 (ANI): The Karnataka High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the state government over the stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed the lives of 11 people and left several injured. The High Court took suo motu cognisance of the incident and asked for a further status report. 'News items have been published in various newspapers, narrating the tragedy that happened when 11 persons died and 75 were injured during the course of the victor...Read More