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New Delhi: Just a day after X (formerly Twitter) lit up with signs of a possible ceasefire between the two alpha billionaires of American influence, US President Donald Trump has poured cold water over any reconciliation talk. Asked by ABC News if he would speak to Musk after their very public clash, he scoffed, "You mean the man who has lost his mind? I am not particularly interested in talking to him." Classic Trump, doubling down even when the temperature seems to be cooling. There is an o...Read More
New Delhi: Nominations for the posts of chairperson and deputy chairperson of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's pivotal standing committee were filed on Friday. Satya Sharma of BJP submitted her papers for the post of chairperson, while Sunder Singh filed for deputy chairperson. For the Aam Aadmi Party, Praveen Kumar and Mohini Jeenwal filed their nominations, respectively, for the posts of chairperson and deputy chairperson.The filing of nominations took place at the municipal secretary's of...Read More
New Delhi: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday he will attend the Group of Seven leaders summit in Canada this month after receiving an invitation from the new Canadian premier. "Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada," Modi said in a statement posted on social media platform X. "Congratulated him on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month... look forward to our meeting at the summi...Read More
Bengaluru: More heads rolled in the Bengaluru stampede case as Karnataka govt Friday removed MLC K Govindaraju as political secretary to chief minister Siddaramaiah and transferred ADGP (Intelligence) Hemant Nimbalkar.Official sources claimed Govindaraju's reported push to hold RCB celebrations at Vidhana Soudha may have contributed to his removal.During a press conference Thursday, CM Siddaramaiah had acknowledged lapses in intelligence over the stampede: "No decision has been made yet about wh...Read More
Chennai: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has proposed to party founder S Ramadoss a compromise formula that gives him the official leadership and his father a virtual veto power on party policies and decisions, multiple sources told TOI.At the 45-minute meeting between the warring father-son, sources said, Anbumani did much of the talking while the senior maintained a studied silence. At the end of it, Ramadoss remained non-committal. Anbumani's associates said the meeting was a sudden decision....Read More
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court Friday acquitted former coal ministry officials H C Gupta (secretary), K S Kropha (joint secretary), and K C Samaria (coal allocation director) in a case related to alleged irregularities in the allocation of Jharkhand's Mahuagarhi coal block to JAS Infrastructure Capital Pvt Ltd, a private company.The court of special judge Sanjay Bansal has convicted the firm and its director, Manoj Kumar Jayaswal. Arguments on their sentence will be heard on July 8.CBI alleged, JAS In...Read More
New Delhi: A quiet splash. A dark current. And then, chaos. Concrete cracking. Steel shattering. Russia's mighty Crimean Bridge, once a symbol of unbreakable control, was torn. Not by fighter jets. Not by missiles. But by bombs, sleeping silently beneath the waves. On June 3 morning, Ukraine's security service SBU claimed responsibility for a jaw-dropping underwater strike on the Kerch Bridge, an important supply line between Russia and the occupied Crimean Peninsula. The attack, which reported...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 6: A dream first envisioned in 1884 by Maharaja Pratap Singh of Jammu and Kashmir came to life on Friday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the iconic Chenab and Anji Khad railway bridges, effectively integrating the Kashmir Valley into India's national railway grid for the first time. The milestone marks the culmination of over a century of ambition, halted many times by history, geography, and conflict. In 1884, Maharaja Pratap Singh instructed his Prime Minister, Diwa...Read More
ITANAGAR, 6 Jun: More than 200 people without valid inner line permits (ILP) were externed from the Itanagar Capital Region on Friday, a senior police officer said. The violators were detected during an enforcement drive conducted by the Naharlagun police across Papu Hills, Naharlagun, Nirjuli, and Banderdewa, as part of the ongoing initiative to uphold the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation. Naharlagun Superintendent of Police (SP) Mihin Gambo said that all 219 individuals were found without ...Read More
The historic Shivarajyabhishek ceremony, which marked a turning point in the rise of Swarajya and Maratha identity, completes 351 years in 2025. Considered a cornerstone of Indian self-rule, this grand event continues to inspire generations. On this occasion, renowned Kolhapur-based historian Indrajit Sawant spoke to Local18 about the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation and the mysteries surrounding the legendary 32-maund (approximately 144kg) golden throne. The formidable and s...Read More
RCB felicitation at Vidhana Soudha came with stringent guidelines, shows Karnataka government Letter. The Karnataka government had cleared the arnataka State Cricket Association's (KSCA) request to felicitate Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the eastern steps of the Vidhana Soudha on June 4, with strict conditions, including a Rs 15 lakh refundable security deposit if tents or structures were erected at the venue. According to the government order accessed exclusively by India Today, the a...Read More
PwDs nominees to receive same benefits as elected councillors Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has granted assent to bills that empower the state government to nominate persons with disabilities (PwDs) to positions in the municipal administration and rural development departments. Chief Minister MK Stalin took a dig at Ravi while acknowledging the governor's decision. "The Governor has approved the bill for disabled people today ... It was expected as we passed it in the legislative resolution. May...Read More
Bengaluru: Four officials of RCB and event management firm DNA Entertainment Private Limited were arrested on Friday in connection with the stampede outside Chinnaswamy stadium that killed 11 people, police sources said. They were remanded to 14-day judicial custody. A complaint was filed by social activist HM Venkatesh against cricketer Virat Kohli holding him responsible for the stampede during the celebrations of RCB's first ever IPL victory on June 4. However, no FIR has been registered on ...Read More
HYDERABAD: Former minister and senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao on Friday asked for an explanation from irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on why the Cabinet, which met for five hours on Thursday, failed to discuss Andhra Pradesh's Banakacharla project. "There is nothing more important than Telangana's water rights. This government is watching silently as AP is making plans to take away 500 TMC of water from Godavari river. Uttam Kumar Reddy must answer these questions." Speaking to media ...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
Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has ordered that the Uttar Pradesh authorities would not take any coercive action against more than two dozen madrassas of Shravasti district. It also cautioned the state that it would not demolish any madrassas which have approached the court. The bench asked the state government to file its reply against the writ petitions till July 3.A bench of Justice Jaspreet Singh passed the order on the petitions moved by Madarssa Moinul Islam Qasmiya...Read More
Ayodhya: A total of 45 kilograms of pure gold has been used in the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, according to Nripendra Mishra, the chairman of the Ram Temple Construction Committee. He said the estimated value of the gold, excluding taxes, is around Rs 50 crore. Gold has been used extensively in the doors on the ground floor of the temple and the throne of Lord Ram.He added that gold work is still ongoing in the Sheshavatar Temple. While the main structure of the Ram Temple has bee...Read More
New Delhi, June 6: The 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, held in Brasilia on June 4-5, concluded with a strong joint condemnation of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Parliaments of all 10 BRICS member nations, including India, Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Indonesia, expressed solidarity with India and agreed to cooperate on adopting a unified policy of zero tolerance against terrorism. The Indian Parliamentary Delegation, led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om...Read More
New Delhi, June 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received a phone call from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. During the conversation, PM Modi congratulated Carney on his recent electoral victory and thanked him for the invitation to attend the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing India-Canada relations, recognising the strength of their deep-rooted people-to-people ties. They agreed to work together with renewed vigour,...Read More
Katra, Jun 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday in his inimitable manner pleaded the cause of restoration of statehood, in the presence of the Prime Minister, by reflecting on his (Omarís) personal tryst with key milestones in J&Kís rail history. The Chief Minister was addressing a large gathering at Katra stadium after the inauguration of the Chenab and Anji Bridges and at the flagging-off ceremony of the Vande Bharat Train to Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Also present on the occ...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 6: The holy festival of Eid-ul-Adha will be observed across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday with religious enthusiasm and devotion. The day marks a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, celebrated annually on the 10th day of Zul Hijjah, the concluding month of the Islamic lunar year. As a tradition, the largest Eid gathering in Kashmir is set to take place at the Hazratbal shrine on the banks of Dal Lake. Thousands of devotees are expected to assemble for the special Eid pr...Read More
Nagpur: Warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to the entire country, but British history tried to confine him as a regional icon, said BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, who was in Nagpur on Friday to attend an event marking the 351st anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj's coronation. Trivedi told TOI at the event organized by Shivaji Maharaj Kruti Samiti that Shivaji Maharaj's contribution in 'safeguarding' the southern part of India from Mughal invasion must not be forgotte...Read More
Nagpur: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed development works in Gadchiroli, including the pre-monsoon preparations and chalked out future strategy, in a meeting with officials. Fadnavis said, "Gadchiroli district is a top priority on my development agenda, and all govt departments should keep this in mind, prioritizing the district in their plans and executing development works accordingly."The CM emphasized the need for coordinated mechanisms at both district and state levels to prevent ...Read More
RCB Stampede: Karnataka Cricket Association Says RCB, Government Responsible For Bengaluru Stampede The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has moved the High Court seeking an urgent hearing against the FIR filed in connection with the deadly Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede that killed 11 and injured over 50 during RCB's IPL victory celebrations. KSCA President, Secretary, and Treasurer have called the FIR a "serious miscarriage of justice," claiming the event was held at the Karnataka gover...Read More
SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the iconic Chenab Bridge, Anji rail bridge and Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project and flagged off Vande Bharat Trains, connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha called it a momentous occasion that will go down in history. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dedicating the historic rai...Read More
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that he will be attending the G7 Summit later this month in Canada following a phone call from newly elected PM Mark Carney, signalling an improvement in bilateral ties following the changing of the guard in the North American country. The summit will be held in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15-17. It will be Modi's maiden engagement abroad since Operation Sindoor, presenting him with an opportunity to highlight the menace of cross-bo...Read More
SRINAGAR: Bridging the "dil ki doori" (distance between hearts) between Delhi and Srinagar by freeing Kashmiri prisoners is as crucial to establishing a connection as opening the Valley's first rail link with the rest of the country, J&K's chief cleric and separatist Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said Friday after PM Narendra Modi flagged off the inaugural Vande Bharat Express train from Katra station."If the PM truly seeks to close the gap, as he often mentions in his speeches, then human...Read More
KATRA: Mixing humour with political resolve, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday used the flagging-off ceremony of the first train to Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Katra to subtly but clearly articulate his government's demand for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Recalling the opening of the Katra railway station, the last programme of his first government in 2014, Abdullah pointed at a "coincidence" that four people present at the event on Friday were also on ...Read More
KATRA: The Chairman of Guru Nanak Sewa Charitable Trust (GNSCT), Parvinder Singh Happy on Friday hailed the Prime Minister's visit to the holy town of Katra as a historic milestone for Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister inaugurated a flagship railway line that will now directly connect Kashmir to the national railway network-an achievement the Chairman called a "remarkable step" by the Modi government. According to the Chairman, the direct rail connectivity to Kashmir will not only bridge p...Read More
Jaipur, Jun 6 (PTI) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced on Friday that the Rajasthan government will send 50,000 senior citizens on pilgrimage by AC trains this year. Sharma was speaking at the launch of the 'Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2025-26' here. He also flagged off the first AC 'Rajasthan Vahini Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train' under the scheme from Durgapura railway station, according to an official statement. Senior citizens will travel to the pilgrimage sites of Rameswaram and ...Read More