KHONSA, 6 Jun: The Nocte Students' Union (NSU) has submitted a representation to the deputy director of school education (DDSE) of Tirap district, urging that no subject teachers be transferred or released without a suitable replacement. In the letter, the NSU expressed concern over the shortage of subject teachers in Tirap district, particularly following the retirement of experienced educators. It emphasized that releasing teachers without appointing/posting relievers would further exacerbate...Read More
MUMBAI: RBI on Friday issued revised norms for loans backed by gold and silver, aimed at widening credit access for small borrowers and standardising regulations across banks and NBFCs. The new rules will come into force from April 1, 2026.Under the revised framework, loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for smaller consumption loans has been increased. Borrowers can now avail loans up to Rs 2.5 lakh with an LTV of 85%, up from 75%. For loans above Rs 2.5 lakh and up to Rs 5 lakh, the LTV is capped at 80%,...Read More
New Delhi, June 6: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Mina on Thursday along with his team to oversee arrangements for the ongoing Hajj pilgrimage, as hundreds of thousands of pilgrims gathered at Mount Arafat to observe Arafat Day. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Crown Prince visited Mina on behalf of King Salman "to oversee the comfort of pilgrims and the services and facilities provided to them so that they perform their rituals with ease and safety." Millions o...Read More
Pune: Thundershowers accompanied by strong gusty winds swept across several parts of Pune city on Friday evening, bringing respite from heat.It started to rain around afternoon and the intensity varied in different localities, with some areas experiencing only light showers.India Meteorological Department (IMD) data said Pashan recorded the highest rainfall at 19.8mm, followed by Narayangoan at 18mm and Rajgurunagar at 17.5mm. Shivajinagar area received 15.2mm of rainfall, while the NDA area saw...Read More
Nagpur: Principals of a few well-known city schools were shocked when the education department summoned them last month for an inquiry related to the teacher hiring scam, asking them about some of their 'new recruits'. These recruits were the ones suspected of being hired fraudulently under the Shalarth ID scam, which is currently under investigation by the cops.The fact that came out was that these principals had no role in the hiring process because the 'new recruits' were in fact teachers who...Read More
Hyderabad: The city is preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) on Saturday. Marked by early morning prayers, the traditional qurbani (animal sacrifice) and grand feasts, Bakrid brings families and communities together in a vibrant display of faith, sacrifice and charity.Eidgahs and mosques across the city, including those in the Old City, Mehdipatnam and Tolichowki, are set to host thousands of worshippers for the special namaz that marks the start of the day's religious observances. "Bakrid...Read More
Gurgaon: A chemist and a lab operator have been arrested for allegedly selling medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) kits illegally. Two separate FIRs were lodged against the accused at Sector 10 and Sector 9A police stations, police said on Friday.The pharmacy was sealed and medical officials have initiated proceedings to cancel its licence. District drugs control officer Suresh Verma said the department received information about illegal sales of MTP kits - also called abortion kits - from Ju...Read More
Mumbai: Seven hundred and ten passengers will join the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Circuit Train Tour, which departs from CSMT on June 9. The six-day heritage tour, organised by IRCTC in collaboration with the Maharashtra govt and Indian Railways, covers key locations associated with the life of the Maratha ruler.The train will have 480 passengers in sleeper class (economy), 190 in 3AC (comfort), and 40 in 2AC (superior). tnn...Read More
Chandigarh, Jun 6 (PTI) A man was shot dead while his accomplice was injured after unidentified armed assailants opened fire at them near a shopping mall in Haryana's in Panchkula district, police said on Friday. The incident took place late Thursday evening in the Pinjore area, they said. Also Read | How To Activate Your UAN Online? Step-by-Step Guide As EPFO Extends Activation Deadline to June 30, 2025. Police said the deceased was identified as Sonu Nolta, aged around 30, and the injured w...Read More
Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Friday flagged off the first air-conditioned 'Rajasthan Vahini Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train' from Durgapura railway station under the Devasthan department's Senior Citizens Pilgrimage Scheme-2025. This initiative marked the beginning of the pilgrimage to Rameshwaram, carrying around 800 passengers.Under the scheme, 50,000 senior citizens will travel to 13 different pilgrimage sites via AC trains for the first time this year. The eight-day journey is the lo...Read More
Nagpur: A woman from Kapilnagar area of Nagpur has found herself in legal trouble after she reportedly entered Pakistan without permission, at a time when India's Operation Sindoor was on in full swing. While Kargil Police in Jammu & Kashmir have registered a case against the woman, who is currently lodged in a jail in Maharashtra, the formal custody transfer has been delayed reportedly due to missing documents. As per reports, just two hours after crossing the border, the woman, Sunita Jamgade...Read More
Bengaluru: Another FIR has been registered against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), DNA Entertainment, an event management company, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) management boards at Cubbon Park police station in connection with the stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium. The FIR was registered based on the complaint of Rolan Gomes, a resident of Mallasandra, Kengeri. Rolan, who works as a designer in a private company, has lodged this complaint. He went to Chinnaswamy Stadiu...Read More
Panaji: A change in strategy has helped the health services bring down the non-seasonal incidence of dengue this year. It reported just four cases this May -- one each from Mapusa, Cansarvarnem and Colvale in North Goa and from Margao in South Goa -- as against the 21 cases logged during May last year. The significant drop in infections is also reflected in the 33 dengue cases recorded from Jan to May this year when compared to the 116 cases reported during the same period last year, deputy dire...Read More
Ranchi: The Siromtoli flyover, inaugurated on Thursday by chief minister Hemant Soren amid protests by various tribal outfits to demolish the flyover's ramp in front of the Kendriya Sarna Sthal, has become a popular spot among motorists and citizens alike. The newly built structure has not only eased traffic congestion but also significantly reduced the travel time for commuters. Motorists are eager to try a ride over the new flyover, which connects the Mecon roundabout to Siromtoli via the Raje...Read More
Shimla: Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday stressed the importance of skill development to create employment opportunities for the youth.Sukhu was chairing the 16th board of directors' meeting of Himachal Pradesh Kaushal Vikas Nigam (HPKVN). He directed the HPKVN to formulate a comprehensive action plan for market-driven training programmes and ensure their effective implementation.The CM said enhancing the capacity and employability of the youth must remain the focus of all initiat...Read More
Ranchi: The fight against plastic pollution in Ranchi has many challenges. Despite appeals and regulations imposed against plastic usage, the city's landscape is marred by plastic. Scattered mounds of plastic packets of various food items, single-use water bottles, and carry bags across the city have become a sight of discomfort for everyone.On Thursday, the state celebrated World Environment Day based on the theme of reducing single use plastic. However, the bizarre contradiction lies in the fa...Read More
Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is also the Gadchiroli district guardian minister, on Friday said the district is on top priority list on his development agenda and directed all government departments to give priority and carry out development works. "I have consciously taken up the post of Guardian Minister here so that the issues of Gadchiroli should come directly to me. I have taken note of all the issues raised by the people's represen...Read More
Bhopal, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) To speed up its promotion on solar energy further, the Madhya Pradesh government will organise 'Suryamitra Agriculture Feeder Scheme Summit' in Bhopal on June 10, said an official on Friday. Based on the 'vocal for local' vision, the summit will be organised at Kushabhau Thakre convention center aimed at providing developers and stakeholders with detailed information about the bidding process, financial structuring, and technical specifications. "The state is co...Read More
Mumbai: As part of the 'Green Maharashtra' initiative, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis declared an ambitious plan to plant 11 crore saplings in three months, but the big challenge before the administration will be to procure such a large number of saplings. "It is expected the exercise will have to be completed before monsoon, and before that we will have to procure the saplings and plant them across the state. It will be a challenging task," a revenue official said.According to the presentatio...Read More
Berhampur: Two girls, aged 11 and 15, were allegedly abducted and gang-raped by four miscreants in Ganjam district on Tuesday night. The incident came to light late on Thursday when the mother of one of the survivors lodged a police complaint. The girls, both cousins, had gone to attend a marriage ceremony in a village in the district with their family members. One of the girls belonged to a nearby village, while the other lived around 40km away. At the wedding they were met by two men, one of w...Read More
Bhubaneswar: In a move towards enhancing renewable energy infrastructure, Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) Ltd on Friday signed a project management consultancy agreement with Gurgaon-based WAPCOS for the 600 MW Upper Indravati pumped storage project.The agreement was signed in the presence of deputy chief minister KV Singh Deo . The project represents a strategic approach to power management, designed to utilise surplus grid power for pumping water to an upper reservoir during off-peak hou...Read More
Ahmedabad: The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport, Ahmedabad, announced on Friday that it received Level-4 accreditation by the Airports Council International (ACI) for improved customer experience.This recognition places SVPI Airport among a select group of airports globally and third in India for enhanced customer experience. The accreditation evaluates multiple parameters, including airport culture, governance, operational improvement, measurement, customer strategy, and cu...Read More
Dimapur: CM Neiphiu Rio inaugurated the new state emporium complex in Kohima on Friday to promote and preserve the rich handloom and handicraft tradition of Nagaland.The seven-storey facility will serve as a hub for Naga handloom, handicrafts and cultural promotion of the state. Addressing the gathering, Rio emphasised the cultural and economic importance of the new facility, calling it a 'beacon of identity and opportunity'. "Our state's diversity, embodied in over 17 major tribes, gives rise t...Read More
Puri: In a major enforcement drive ahead of Rath Yatra, Puri police busted an arms smuggling racket, arresting six criminals and seizing illegal weapons on Friday. The operation follows intensified security measures for the chariot festival on June 27. "We have seized six country-made firearms and 20 rounds of ammunition from the accused, effectively preventing what could have been a serious security threat during the festival," SP (Puri) Vinit Agrawal said. The accused, all with previous crimin...Read More
Berhampur (Odisha), Jun 6 (PTI) Environmental activist Medha Patkar on Saturday appealed to the people of Odisha for protection of Rushikulya river. The government planned to construct a dam in the river Pipalapnaka under Sorada block in the district. While participating in the Save Rushikulya river movement in Ganjam district, she said, "Rivers may be small or big, but they are our mother. We have to protect the rivers from attacks." She attended a meeting were organised by the Rushikulya Ban...Read More
Chandigarh: Members of various Sikh organisations participated in the 41st Operation Bluestar anniversary that was observed peacefully at Golden Temple, Amritsar, amid tight security on Friday. It may be recalled that it was following damage to the building of the Akal Takht - the supreme temporal seat of Sikhs - in the Operation Bluestar by army in 1984 a new structure of the Akal Takht was built in 1998 and 1999 and the radical Sikh outfit Dal Khalsa started observing the June 6 anniversary s...Read More
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Dr Samir V Kamat, in an exclusive interview to India TV, said that work is underway on layered defence systems like Iron Dome. Currently, India has systems like Akash missile, QRSAM, and S-400. Apart from this, work is underway on Kusha missile, equivalent to S-500. Many units of these systems will be required to protect the entire country, he said. Dr Kamat said the recent conflict with Pakistan saw the integrated use of DRDO-developed...Read More
Mumbai, June 6 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at Bollywood actor Dino Morea's residence on Friday afternoon in Mumbai. This raid was part of searches at multiple locations across Mumbai in connection with the Mumbai Mithi River scam. ED is probing the alleged financial irregularities and corruption related to the river's cleanup project. According to sources, officials have examined various records and documents related to the financial transactions of the actor. The ...Read More
Mumbai, Jun 6 (PTI) The first 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Circuit Train Tour' has received overwhelming response as all the seats have been booked ahead of the scheduled departure on June 9, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited said on Friday. In a release, IRCTC, a 'Navratna' PSU under the railway ministry, said all 710 seats have been booked in 11 coaches. These comprise 480 in the Economy (Sleeper) category, 190 in Comfort (3AC) and 40 in Superior (2AC), indicating s...Read More
Bhubaneswar, Jun 6 (PTI) The state-run Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) on Friday signed an MoU with central enterprise Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS) Ltd for project management for the upper Indravati pumped storage venture. The agreement was signed here in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Development Commissioner Anu Garg for project management consultancy services for the 600 MW upper Indravati pumped storage project (UIPSP) at Mukhiguda i...Read More